Tag: Cricket
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England basks in glorious Ashes comeback
Is Ben Stokes England’s greatest sportsperson? Stokes led the England cricket team to a thrilling, improbable victory against Australia on Sunday. It is his second spectacular feat in six weeks.
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Mental strength triumphs in nail-biting finals
Are mental powers in sport more exciting than physical skills? Cricketer Ben Stokes and Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic performed under crushing pressure to seize victories on Sunday.
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Howzat! England crush Australia to reach final
Should cricket be returned to free-to-air TV? Despite England’s brilliance, our national sport is dying at home while millions overseas are avid fans. Many say this is a criminal waste.
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Farewell to England’s humble cricketing hero
Should we all be more like Alastair Cook? This week, the record-breaking cricketer will play one last game for England. Some say we can all learn something from the great batsman.
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Cheating Aussies and a mealy-mouthed apology
Have public apologies become meaningless? Australian cricket is in crisis after their team was caught blatantly cheating. Captain Steve Smith faces a lengthy ban as his tepid apology falls flat.
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England collapse amid doubts over Test cricket
Is Twenty20 leading to the death of Test cricket? Yesterday England were skittled for 58 in the first test in New Zealand. Now this shambles is being blamed on shorter forms of the game.
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World cricket booms as England face Aussies
Is cricket the greatest sport in the world? England are taking on Australia in the first Ashes Test match. And as the pros do battle, the game flourishes in all corners of the globe.
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Rio Ferdinand swaps boots for boxing gloves
Should we all have more than one big goal in life? Rio Ferdinand aims to win a professional boxing title within 12 months. But some think he has made a “dangerous” decision.
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Cook: England’s ‘stubborn, cautious’ captain
Alastair Cook set a string of records as England’s cricket captain. When he resigned yesterday, commentators praised his quiet, gritty determination. Is this the true source of greatness?
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2016 in review: sport’s legends and underdogs
The last year has seen some memorable sporting achievements, from Leicester City’s title win to another set of gold medals for Usain Bolt. Was 2016 the year of the underdog or the legend?
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You're off! Gentlemen's game to use red cards
Cricketers have been trusted to uphold the spirit of the game since the 18th century. Now, for the first time, umpires will send them off. Should society mourn the demise of self-policing?
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Rags to riches: the boy who scored 1009 runs
On Tuesday, a penniless schoolboy smashed a 117-year-old cricket record. His achievement revived the age-old tale of the humble hero who makes good. Why do such success stories fascinate us?
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2015 in sport: Davids take on the Goliaths
The last twelve months have seen a huge variety of British sporting achievements. Is strength in depth what makes the United Kingdom such a successful sporting nation?
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Ashes contest draws on years of tradition
One of cricket’s fiercest rivalries will recommence in Cardiff today in front of a sell-out crowd. But can a traditional five-day game survive in the fast-paced modern world?
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Cricketer’s sudden death shocks the world
The 25-year-old Australian Phillip Hughes was an outstanding talent in his prime, but a freak cricket accident has cut his life short. Should it make us reconsider how safe some sports are?