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        <title>Vasconcelos 181* the star turn as Stokes, Durham upstaged</title>
        <description>England captain sees Northants opener dropped off his bowling before striking late in day</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/rothesay-county-championship-vasconcelos-181-the-star-turn-as-stokes-durham-upstaged-1541856</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:51:43 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Ben Stokes set to play for Durham as England investigation continues</title>
        <description>Stokes named in Durham squad on same day he and Atkinson interviewed by Cricket Regulator</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/ben-stokes-play-durham-england-investigation-continues-1541708</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:50:14 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Teams regroup after mid-series chaos, ahead of must-win Oval Test </title>
        <description>England to make five changes amid injuries, paternity leave and nightclub antics</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-teams-regroup-after-mid-series-chaos-ahead-of-must-win-oval-test-1541376</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:49:06 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Crumpled but still a good fit, Root dons his blazer for the England cause once more</title>
        <description>England's senior pro takes the reins for the 65th time in Tests, four years on from his previous stint</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-2nd-test-crumpled-but-still-a-good-fit-root-dons-his-blazer-for-the-england-cause-once-more-1541423</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:25:35 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Root stops the England captaincy gap ... but for how long?</title>
        <description>Former captain returns to role he relinquished in 2022, with Stokes' return to the job far from certain</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/root-stops-the-england-captaincy-gap--but-for-how-long-1541403</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:51:24 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>McCullum 'worried' about Stokes' wellbeing after being stood down by England</title>
        <description>Head coach stops short of saying Ben Stokes could return as captain after investigations into night out are complete</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-mccullum-worried-stokes-wellbeing-stood-down-england-1541305</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:42:35 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Potts eight-for seals innings win for Durham</title>
        <description>Ryan Campbell says Ben Stokes 75% chance of playing Durham's next Championship match</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/rothesay-county-championship-potts-eight-for-seals-innings-win-for-durham-1541181</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:48:06 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Rob Key: England Test team is not a 'national embarrassment'</title>
        <description>Managing director won't rule out sacking Stokes following incident in Chelsea nightclub</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/rob-key-england-test-team-is-not-a-national-embarrassment-1540497</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:25:15 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Rob Key on Test captaincy: 'Joe Root is the man that gets England out of a hole'</title>
        <description>Managing director says Brook's disciplinary issues &quot;not the main reason&quot; why he was overlooked to lead team</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/rob-key-on-test-captaincy-joe-root-is-the-man-that-gets-england-out-of-a-hole-1540493</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:24:01 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Stokes, Atkinson omitted from second Test as Root steps up as interim captain</title>
        <description>England name Jofra Archer and Jordan Cox in rejigged squad after nightclub incident</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-stokes-atkinson-omitted-from-second-test-as-root-steps-up-as-interim-captain-1540348</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:14:18 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Root rides again in moment of crisis as England pay the price for optics</title>
        <description>Calm but reluctant ex-captain steps up to avoid nonsensical prospect of Brook deputising for Stokes</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/england-vs-new-zealand-2nd-test-root-rides-again-in-moment-of-crisis-as-england-pay-the-price-for-optics-1540424</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:55:06 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Stokes to hold crisis talks with management as Test future hangs in balance</title>
        <description>Allrounder considering retirement as he anticipates suspension and fine following breach of team curfew</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/stokes-to-hold-crisis-talks-with-management-as-test-future-hangs-in-balance-1540277</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:18:13 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Lord's pitch rated as 'unsatisfactory' following England's first Test win</title>
        <description>ICC also hands out demerit point to Gadaffi Stadium for third ODI between Pakistan and Australia</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-1st-test-lords-pitch-rated-as-unsatisfactory-following-englands-first-test-win-1540288</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:36:09 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Stokes captaincy on the line following nightclub incident</title>
        <description>Atkinson and Saracens rugby players also involved in aftermath of Lord's Test victory</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/stokes-and-atkinson-investigated-by-ecb-over-nightclub-incident-1540197</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>MCC admit Lord's pitch 'fell short of expectations'</title>
        <description>Ben Stokes says &quot;extreme conditions&quot; seen for first Test &quot;not going to help game in future&quot;</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-1st-test-mcc-admit-lords-pitch-fell-short-of-expectations-1540041</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:13:48 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>England brace for new beginnings as old failings take back seat</title>
        <description>New Zealand are perfect opponents to stress-test post-Ashes attitude, as they seek another away series win</description>
        
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            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:30:16 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>McCullum signals Stokes-Smith swap in England batting order</title>
        <description>England also appear to be leaning towards recall for Shoaib Bashir ahead of first Test of summer</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/brendon-mccullum-signals-ben-stokes-jamie-smith-swap-england-batting-order-1538846</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:08:25 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Stokes makes do with net practice as rain prevents play at Beckenham</title>
        <description>Water under the covers leaves England captain waiting on time in the middle</description>
        
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            <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:06:29 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Dawkins, Northeast thrive as Stokes suffers through the sickness</title>
        <description>England skipper deepens Crawley gloom but endures tough day at Beckenham</description>
        
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        <url>https://www.cricinfo.com/story/rothesay-county-championship-dawkins-northeast-thrive-as-stokes-suffers-through-the-sickness-1536888</url>
        
        
            <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:19:26 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Stokes falls to Home-town hero as Worcestershire keep Durham in check </title>
        <description>England's Test captain out for 14 to young seamer Jack Home in first innings since the Ashes </description>
        
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            <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:47:40 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Hose mans pumps as Raine reigns in the rain</title>
        <description>Stokes claims two wickets in successful return from injury </description>
        
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            <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:29:26 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Marcus North set to be named as England Men's selector</title>
        <description>Former Australia batter and current Durham director of cricket expected to be confirmed ahead of NZ Test series</description>
        
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        <title>To Lord's and beyond, as Knight-Stokes Cup expands horizons for state-school cricket</title>
        <description>Inaugural Under-15 tournament will feature over 1,100 boys and girls teams from 820 secondary state schools</description>
        
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            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:20:50 GMT</pubDate>
        


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        <title>Stokes 'got lucky' with facial injury as he targets Durham comeback in May</title>
        <description>England captain aims to play three first-class games, including England Lions, ahead of NZ series</description>
        
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        <title>Stokes: Talk of rift with McCullum is 'massive overstatement'</title>
        <description>England captain uses in-house media to break lengthy silence and reaffirm partnership with head coach</description>
        
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        <title>Stokes dismisses Labuschagne after heated exchange</title>
        <description>The incident occurred late on day two, and culminated with the wicket of Australia's No. 3</description>
        
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        <description>There is debate about what a 3-2 series result would mean for England while Usman Khawaja ends his Test career</description>
        
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        <title>Stokes 'can't see' future as captain without McCullum</title>
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        <description>He is the first England bowler named player of the match in an Ashes Test in Australia since Dean Headley in 1998</description>
        
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        <description>England captain says his feedback to match referee &quot;won't be the best&quot; after tourists seal victory in two days</description>
        
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        <description>Ben Duckett has been retained despite a poor run and an ECB investigation into his conduct</description>
        
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        <description>Flags at Adelaide Oval will fly at half-mast and a moment's silence will be held before the 'Welcome to Country' and national anthems before the first day's play in the third Ashes Test</description>
        
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        <description>Australia find themselves in a familiar position: 1-0 up for the fourth home Ashes series in a row</description>
        
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        <title>Wood set to miss second Test after long road back from injury</title>
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        <description>The England captain insisted it was not a &quot;skill issue&quot; that caused the meltdown in Perth as the tourists plot their fightback</description>
        
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        <title>Stokes: Calling England arrogant is a step too far</title>
        <description>The England captain attempted to reset the tone for the tour as the team begins preparations for the second Test</description>
        
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        <title>Michael Vaughan: 'Amateurish' if England don't play PM's XI fixture</title>
        <description>There is a two-day match in Canberra next weekend but Ben Stokes indicated Test squad members were unlikely to feature</description>
        
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        <title>'Shellshocked' Stokes hails Head for 'knocking the wind' out of England</title>
        <description>England captain says England will lick their wounds and try to come back stronger at Brisbane</description>
        
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        <title>Australia on the ropes after frenetic 19-wicket opening day</title>
        <description>Mitchell Starc ripped through England with a seven-wicket haul but England hit right back thanks to Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes</description>
        
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        <title>Carse hails 'phenomenal' Stokes as captain inspires England fightback</title>
        <description>Fast bowler hails decisions on and off the field as England emerge on top on rollercoaster first day</description>
        
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        <title>Ben Stokes yearns to join 'lucky few' in Ashes history</title>
        <description>Skipper calls on his England side to claim their own place in series pantheon on Australian soil</description>
        
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        <title>Ollie Pope puts selection talk to bed with warm-up century</title>
        <description>No. 3 inks himself in for first Test while Stokes also in runs after failures for Root, Brook</description>
        
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        <description>Skipper shows form on return from injury but Mark Wood's early exit casts shadow over touring group</description>
        
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        <title>Stokes urges England players to go full throttle in intrasquad Ashes warm-up</title>
        <description>England's captain confirmed the three-day intrasquad practice match &quot;will be proper and taken very seriously&quot;</description>
        
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        <title>Duckett: England evolving from being 'entertaining, reckless at times'</title>
        <description>The England opener said that Ben Stokes had been training like a &quot;beast&quot; since arriving in Perth</description>
        
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        <title>England and Australia Ashes squads compared: who comes out on top?</title>
        <description>The age of the home side is a major talking point but they remain formidable while England have come full of strokemakers and genuine pace</description>
        
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        <title>Robinson aids Smith's Ashes prep as Stokes steps up bowling return</title>
        <description>Former England seamer makes surprise appearance in NSW nets during Sydney grade-cricket stint</description>
        
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        <title>Stokes signals 2027 Ashes intent with two-year England deal</title>
        <description>ECB confirms central contracts for 26 players, with four more on development deals</description>
        
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        <title>Vaughan: 'Stokes will expect to win the Ashes, that is his mentality'</title>
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