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“It’s A Fair Decision”: England Pacer Chris Woakes On Being Left Out Of India Test | Cricket News
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“It’s A Fair Decision”: England Pacer Chris Woakes On Being Left Out Of India Test | Cricket News

[ad_1] Pacer Chris Woakes conceded that England took a fair call by leaving him out of the Test series against India given his record in the sub continent. The 34-year-old was not included in England's 16-member squad for the five-match Test series, starting January 25 in Hyderabad and Woakes said he was at ease with the decision. "It's mixed emotions," Woakes was quoted as saying by 'ESPNCricinfo'. "Whenever there's a Test squad announcement, you're always desperate to be in it. But at the same time, at my age, with my away record - particularly in the subcontinent - I feel like it's a fair decision," he added.Woakes has done well in home conditions, boasting of a bowling average of 21.88 but it balloons to 51.88 overseas. In the three Tests in India in 2016, Woakes managed only three w...
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Chris Woakes Surpasses Ian Botham To Become England’s Most Successful Bowler In World Cups | Cricket News
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Chris Woakes Surpasses Ian Botham To Become England’s Most Successful Bowler In World Cups | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Chris Woakes© AFPChris Woakes became England's most successful bowler in World Cups as he surpassed former all-rounder Ian Botham after claiming a single wicket during England's 93-run victory over Pakistan at the iconic Eden Gardens. Woakes' 31st wicket was the final dismissal of the night as he bowled a slower off delivery, Haris Rauf slogged it with full strength trying to clear the boundary but his shot went straight to Ben Stokes at mid-on.In England's last game against the Netherlands, he levelled Botham's record of 30 wickets for England which he picked during his decorated career.With 29 wickets right-arm pacer Phil Defreitas holds the second spot while James Anderson who still continues to put up performance for England in the Test format has claimed 27 wick...
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Cricket World Cup – “Shakib Ka Khauf”: Internet Reacts As England Star Shows Helmet To Umpire To Not Get ‘Timed Out’ | Cricket News
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Cricket World Cup – “Shakib Ka Khauf”: Internet Reacts As England Star Shows Helmet To Umpire To Not Get ‘Timed Out’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] The 'timed out' controversy has became a big news in the world of sports. And there are enough reasons for it to happen. The dismissal of Sri Lanka star Angelo Mathews was the first timed out dismissal in the 146 history of international cricket. The decision of Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan to appeal for a 'timed out' dismissal after Angelo Mathews took over two minutes to get ready to face the ball, as per the rules of the Cricket World Cup, has been widely discussed. The umpires deemed Angelo Mathews and he was left an unhappy man.The repercussions of that dismissal has been huge. The whole cricket world got divided as Shakib Al Hasan was well within the rules to appeal for the dismissal, but then some former cricketers like Gautam Gambhir were not happy. Gautam Gambhir ca...
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Chris Woakes Levels Ian Botham’s Historic Record As England Beat Netherlands In Cricket World Cup | Cricket News
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Chris Woakes Levels Ian Botham’s Historic Record As England Beat Netherlands In Cricket World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cricket World Cup: File image of Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler© AFPExperienced all-rounder Chris Woakes became England's joint leading wicket-taker alongside iconic pacer Ian Botham in World Cups following England's victory over the Netherlands in the ongoing tournament at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Wednesday. Woakes after playing a crucial hand with the bat came on to produce an economical spell claiming a single wicket in seven overs and conceding just 19 runs.He dismissed dangerous batter Max ODowd for a score of 5 with a lengthy delivery which was chipped by the batter straight to Moeen Ali at mid-on.With that wicket, Woakes claimed his 30th scalp in the World Cup going level with Botham who also has 30 wickets for England during his decorated career...
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ENG vs AUS: Australia Knock Defending Champions England Out Of Cricket World Cup 2023 With 33-Run Win | Cricket News
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ENG vs AUS: Australia Knock Defending Champions England Out Of Cricket World Cup 2023 With 33-Run Win | Cricket News

[ad_1] Adam Zampa produced three timely strikes in the middle overs as Australia knocked out defending champions England out of the ODI World Cup with a 33-run win in Ahmedabad on Saturday, their fifth consecutive victory. Australian batters were guilty of not converting starts but still managed to post 286 against arch-rivals England. Marnus Labuschagne (71 off 83) recorded his highest score of the tournament. England, whose formidable batting line-up has massively underperformed in their title defence, had a good opportunity to pick up a win after four consecutive losses.Amid heavy dew, Ben Stokes (64 off 90) kept the chase alive while batting alongside Dawid Malan (50 off 64 ) and Moeen Ali (42 off 43) before Zampa landed the killer blows to stop England at 253 in 48.1 overs.Chris Woa...
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World Cup 2023 – “Hard To Knock India Off Their Perch”: England’s Chris Woakes | Cricket News
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World Cup 2023 – “Hard To Knock India Off Their Perch”: England’s Chris Woakes | Cricket News

[ad_1] England all-rounder Chris Woakes feels that home advantage definitely makes things easier and favourable for India in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup but his side is motivated to "knock them off their perch". Defending champions England will be playing their third WC match against Afghanistan in Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. After a nine-wicket defeat to 2019 finalists New Zealand in the tournament opener, England got back on track with a 137-run win over Bangladesh.India and England will square off on October 29 at Lucknow.The last three editions of the World Cup have been won by hosts, starting with India lifting the WC in 2011 at Mumbai, followed by Australia's triumph at Melbourne in 2015 and then England's win at Lord's in 2019."It is an incredibly tough challenge...
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England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Chris Woakes Gets Steve Smith, Australia Go 8 Down Against England | Cricket News
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England vs Australia, 5th Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Score Updates: Chris Woakes Gets Steve Smith, Australia Go 8 Down Against England | Cricket News

[ad_1] 5th Ashes Test, Day 2 Live: Australia aim to fight back against England on Friday.© AFPENG vs AUS, 5th Ashes Test, Day 2 Live Updates: Steve Smith departed for 71 runs as Australia are eight down against England in their first innings on Friday. Chris Woakes dismissed the star Australia batter. Resuming at 61 for 1, Australia failed to start well on Day 2 as England bounced back with wickets at regular intervals. Stuart Broad, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes have taken two wickets apiece while James Anderson and Joe Root have taken a scalp each. Usman Khawaja scored 47 runs. England had posted 288 all out in their first innings.(Live Scorecard)Topics mentioned in this article [ad_2] Source link
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England Retain James Anderson In Unchanged XI For Ashes Finale | Cricket News
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England Retain James Anderson In Unchanged XI For Ashes Finale | Cricket News

[ad_1] England have named an unchanged team for the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval starting Thursday, with record wicket-taker James Anderson keeping his place in the side. Anderson's 689 Test wickets are the most taken by any fast bowler, with only spinners Muttiah Muralitharan (800) and Shane Warne (708) ahead of the veteran seamer. But in this series Anderson, 41 on Sunday, has taken just four wickets in three Tests at a costly average of 76.75 apiece.Nevertheless, he has kept his place in an attack where both Mark Wood and Chris Woakes have been passed fit.Australia have already retained the Ashes at 2-1 up with one to play following last week's rain-marred draw at Old Trafford.But a win for Ben Stokes's men in London would deny their arch-rivals a first Ashes series victory ...
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Jonny Bairstow’s Sensational Catch To Dismiss Mitchell Marsh During 4th Ashes Test. Watch | Cricket News
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Jonny Bairstow’s Sensational Catch To Dismiss Mitchell Marsh During 4th Ashes Test. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Glimpse of the catch taken by Jonny Bairstow to dismiss Mitchell Marsh.© TwitterThe first day of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia was no less than any rollercoaster ride as the dynamics of the game kept on changing. Opting to bowl first, the Ben Stokes-led side got an upper hand after Chris Woakes took four wickets but the likes of Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head helped Australia reach a total of 299/8 at stumps. The day also turned out to be really memorable for English wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow as he took three brilliant catches behind the stumps. Out of the three dismissals, the wicket of Mitchell Marsh became the highlight of the day.In the 63rd over, Marsh tried to defend a fiery delivery from Woakes. However, the ball touched t...
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