George Dobell
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Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the final Test due to that hamstring injury we saw in Melbourne. He's the 3rd seamer from the XI which played the first Test to succumb to injury. England aren't calling anyone else up to the squad.
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"In terms of the playing group, we're absolutely committed to the management. Theyβve been outstanding." Joe Root has thrown his support behind the England team management |
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This team has improved: Joe Root backs England management | The Cricketer
Joe Root has thrown his support behind the England team management despite Ashes defeat
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/this_team_has_improved_joe_root_backs_england_management.html?t=639025203197338323
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Ben Stokes has paid tribute to his top-order batters after England achieved what he believes was one of the "sweetest" run-chases in his era as captain |
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Ben Stokes lauds England bravery after MCG shootout | The Cricketer
Ben Stokes has paid tribute to his top-order batters after England achieved what he believes was one of the sweetest run-chases in his era as captain
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/ben_stokes_lauds_england_bravery_after_mcg_shootout.html?t=639024250395914931
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England find belated character to end painful wait for victory and give supporters result they deserve | βοΈ
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England find belated character to end painful wait for victory and give supporters result they deserve | The Cricketer
England beat Australia in the fourth Test at the MCG by four wickets to win their first away Ashes Test since 2011
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/england_belated_character_end_painful_wait_supporters_result_deserve.html?t=639024158411842101
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'I'd like to book 16 rooms for a 3-night break in Noosa, please.'
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The run-rate shouldn't be an issue...
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Smith raises his bat to celebrate his not out...
3 days ago
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Keeper and slips have been too deep for England a lot of late (very much not meant in the sense that they spend their evenings discussing Nietzsche and Descartes).
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Having had 4 sessions to look at this pitch, it's pretty obvious Somerset should be penalised.
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From England camp: "England seamer Gus Atkinson left the field after bowling his fifth over of the innings, having felt some soreness in his left hamstring. He will be assessed over the next few hours." Not from Eng camp: be amazed if we see him again this series.
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Centenary test vibes at the MCG. Or, as the MD would say: "We under-over-prepared, maybe, or another thing, I dunno, 20 percent, or something, my vocabulary isn't great, don't bash the pope" π«’π€π
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Right now, in the England dressing rooms, Gus Atkinson is being assessed. Brendon McCullum is leaning over and suggesting to the physio 'have you tried more cowbell?'
3 days ago
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3 days ago
"What do you make of this pitch?" π€ ποΈ
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Melbourne Madness | Ask George
YouTube video by The Cricketer
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On the bright side... they should make happy hour.
3 days ago
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The greatest innings ever played in a boxing day test match at the MCG was Alan Mullally's 16 in 1998. Discuss. A puzzle below to consider whilst you draft your discussion papers. Festive cheers to one and all! ππ¦ππ
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Hereβs my preview of the MCG Test:
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4 days ago
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Hereβs my preview of the MCG Test:
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4 days ago
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4 days ago
"As those ghosts of Christmas past remind us, there won't be much peace and goodwill on the pitch over the next few days" | βοΈ
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Distractions, distractions and more distractions as England aim to keep the tiger from the door | The Cricketer
We'll all have seen that Ben Duckett video by now. It was sad more than shocking, really. More bereft than bawdy, more lost than lascivious
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/distractions_distractions_distractions_england_tiger_door.html?t=639022591543421197
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England have made two changes to their XI for the fourth Test against Australia at the MCG |
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Injury forces two changes to England XI for fourth Test | The Cricketer
Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remainder of England's tour of Australia with a side strain.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/injury_england_xi_fourth_test.html?t=639021567888907936
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It just gets worse: Jofra Archer is out of the Ashes tour with a side strain. In his place, England have recalled Gus Atkinson for the 4th Test. They've also dropped Ollie Pope. Jacob Bethell replaces him. There are no other changes.
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"Maybe he really should gather his belongings, follow directions from staff and make his way quietly and calmly to the nearest exit":
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"In attempting to explain away England's defeats, Rob Key was interrupted by a very loud announcement repeated multiple times. In every sense you wanted to look at it, alarm bells were sounding" |
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Rob Key points the finger at the individual at most to blame for Ashes catastrophe - himself | The Cricketer
The managing director of England Men's cricket did two hours of media, during which he appeared as though he was recognising the magnitude of his own failings in real time
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/rob_key_points_finger_individual_blame_ashes_catastrophe_himself.html?t=639020855783940560
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6 days ago
β McCullum β Specialist coaches β Preparation Rob Key explains where England's Ashes campaign went wrong, and what the future holds |
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Preparation, mantra and McCullum... England Men's MD opens up on pivotal Ashes failings | The Cricketer
Rob Key believes there is plenty of life left in England's current leadership team, but accepts the setup will need to evolve having failed to get the best out of their players.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/preparation_mantra_mccullum_england_mens_md_ashes_failings.html?t=639020729693056117
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βOne glass of wine over dinnerβ:
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7 days ago
"If they're drinking lots and it's a stag do, that's completely unacceptable." π¬ Rob Key reponds to Noosa drinking reports | βοΈ
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Rob Key reponds to Noosa drinking reports | The Cricketer
The England management are to look into the behaviour of the players during the mid-tour break in Noosa
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/rob_key_noosa_drinking_reports.html?t=639020454666528713
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This was todayβs main piece:
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8 days ago
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"Nothing's changed" π¬ Ben Stokes makes future captaincy intentions clear |
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Nothing's changed: Ben Stokes makes future captaincy intentions clear | The Cricketer
Ben Stokes has admitted the dream is over for England but insists he remains committed to leading the team as captain
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/nothing_changed_ben_stokes_makes_future_captaincy_intentions_clear.html?t=639019033697025113
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8 days ago
"They've just lost their fourth Test in succession. And their 13th in 25. They've won one series in four. They've lost the Ashes in 11 days of cricket." Second-best in all departments, England's failure to prepare prepares them to fail |
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Second-best in all departments, England's failure to prepare prepares them to fail | The Cricketer
It's this team management who stopped using specialist coaching, thought the series preparation was adequate, encouraged players to go hard and are now claiming they also urged them to absorb pressure
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/second_best_in_all_departments_england_failure_prepare_prepares_them_fail.html?t=639019002093419080
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"English cricket tolerates mediocrity" π¬ ποΈ
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"English cricket tolerates mediocrity" | Ask George
YouTube video by The Cricketer
https://youtu.be/8Pc_9Dgp59s
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"He's another batter who has seen this series - the sort of series which can define a career - sweep by him without making a significant impact. "With better advice, in a more sophisticated regime, it could have been so much better" |
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Good sides don't leave themselves needing to perform a superhuman act | The Cricketer
England lose their top six as Australia take another step towards securing the men's Ashes with two Tests still to play
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/good_sides_dont_leave_themselves_needing_perform_superhuman_act.html?t=639018212467267414
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10 days ago
It speaks volumes for England's performance this week that, for a third day in succession, media duties were fulfilled by a member of the backroom staff |
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It's about time we saw something magical: England set ultimate challenge to keep Ashes hopes alive | The Cricketer
Jeetan Patel, the latest assistant coach asked to front up during the third Test, believes the tourists are capable of something extraordinary
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/about_time_something_magical_england_ultimate_challenge_ashes_hopes_alive.html?t=639017313695383932
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10 days ago
"The short-term lure of financial gain is tough for administrators to ignore. Until they can see the bigger picture, England are going to keep paying for this Achilles heel" | βοΈ
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England's Achilles heel leaves them hiking in stilettos | The Cricketer
Will Jacks is simply the latest in a long line of bowlers who have been asked to plug the hole in the production line of spin bowlers in the county game
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/england_achilles_heel_hiking_stilettos.html?t=639017288274165899
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11 days ago
A homage below to the famous "test of many three-fors". A rare historic time when the English team arrived in Adelaide with a lead and hammered it home. Also a time when players were more anagramable! πππ
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"Can you think of anything that's improved? What's improved? They hype?" ποΈ
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"It's a Ponzi scheme" | Ask George
YouTube video by The Cricketer
https://youtu.be/XyoFHCu3dP0
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11 days ago
"Maybe, in years to come, this will be remembered as the day the Key-McCullum-Stokes regime reached its tipping point" | βοΈ
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But for a miracle, the darkness is coming for England's failing men | The Cricketer
Even their most famed anthem, even their storied captain, even something extraordinary cannot surely save the tourists from the inevitable now
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/but_miracle_darkness_coming_england_failing_men.html?t=639016433721329910
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12 days ago
England review reinstated after controversial Alex Carey decision | βοΈ
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England review reinstated after controversial Alex Carey decision | The Cricketer
England have had a review they used on day one of the Adelaide Test reinstated after it was accepted that Snicko had suffered a fault during an appeal for a caught behind decision off Alex Carey
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/england_review_reinstated_after_controversial_alex_carey_decision.html?t=639016114701615552
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England have had their review reinstated after it was accepted all round that Snicko didn't work for the Alex Carey appeal.
12 days ago
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12 days ago
Six wickets in one day fall to legside catches at Adelaide! I can't help but to recall a horrible pre-lunch moment in 1991 and the silliness which preceded it. Here's to a good day's night. ππ
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Hereβs todayβs
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featuring more cowbell and a very hot Melinda. Which COULD be meant as a compliment.
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
"If England can use the new ball to cut through the tail quickly on the second day and then bat deep into the third day, they will be a good position to win this match. They really couldn't wish for a better opportunity" | βοΈ
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Interesting:
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12 days ago
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12 days ago
"We want these series to be hard fought, but we also want to give ourselves both opportunities to be the best prepared we can be in a schedule thatβs so hard and so tight, so helping each other makes perfect sense." π¨οΈ Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg speaks to
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England had first-class game at Test ground Ashes warmup option, says Cricket Australia CEO | The Cricketer
England were given the option of playing a first-class game against quality opposition at a Test ground at the start of this Ashes tour, according to Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/england_first_class_game_test_ground_ashes_warmup_option_cricket_australia_ceo.html?t=639015421741065161
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I yearn for the days when English medium pacers were outgunned by fiery Australian quicks. Vice versa is much more depressing. A puzzle below in homage to some hapless dibbly-dobblies of yesteryear. Enjoy the game, if you dare! π
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13 days ago
"It all feels as if, under pressure, rather a lot has changed" | βοΈ
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England's commitment to clarity is buckling under the pressure | The Cricketer
With the Ashes slipping out of view, suddenly, clear and concise decision-making is starting to look fraught and drastic
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/england_commitment_clarity_buckling_pressure.html?t=639014908624182204
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13 days ago
"We are in a situation here where we know we need to win three games." Ben Stokes admits the third Test in Adelaide is the "most important game" in his tenure as captain |
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Ben Stokes: I don't want to be another Nasser Hussain | The Cricketer
Ben Stokes has admitted the third Test in Adelaide is the most important game in his tenure as captain.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/ben_stokes_dont_want_another_nasser_hussain.html?t=639014688472586523
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14 days ago
Ben Stokes has asked his team to show "a bit of dog" as they strive to sustain their Ashes dream | βοΈ
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14 days ago
Harry Brook has admitted he may need to "rein it in a little bit" in what he sees as a "crunch" Test in Australia |
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Adelaide not Perth. Sorry.
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Josh Tongue has replaced Gus Atkinson in the England side for the third Test in Perth. Thatβs the only change.
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15 days ago
"I certainly don't coach to protect the job. I coach to get the best out of people, and that's the same with the skipper." Brendon McCullum warns "two-nil can become five-nil real quick" | βοΈ
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Brendon McCullum warns two-nil can become five-nil real quick | The Cricketer
Brendon McCullum has admitted his England team have not been anywhere near our best over the first two Tests of the Ashes series and warned two-nil can become five-nil real quick
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/brendon_mccullum_warns_two_nil_can_become_five_nil_real_quick.html?t=639012990284286687
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