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Joe Root says axing Sam Curran for Ben Stokes was toughest decision of his career
JOE ROOT claims dumping Sam Curran for the returning Ben Stokes in today’s Third Test against India was the toughest decision of his career. Skipper Root, convinced by Stokes he was ready to play, said: “It’s one of the most difficult decisions I’ve had to make as captain even though I still feel he has
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Ben Stokes back in England team days after sensationally being cleared of affray
BEN STOKES is back in the England team for the Third Test against India at Trent Bridge… replacing Sam Curran. The Durham all-rounder, 27, was acquitted of affray earlier this week and will now replace in-form Surrey youngster in the team, according to skipper Joe Root. Reuters 6 Ben Stokes will play for England against
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How old is Graeme Swann, is the Strictly 2018 star married and when did he retire from playing cricket for England?
GREAME SWANN, the former England cricketer turned Test commentator, is swapping the microphone for the Argentine tango. For the former Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire spinner, a familiar voice on BBC'S Test Match Special, has signed up for BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. Getty Images – Getty 4 Graeme Swann has signed up for Strictly Come Dancing He
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Ben Stokes was recalled to England set-up for his own welfare admits coach Trevor Bayliss
TREVOR BAYLISS has revealed Ben Stokes was recalled by England for his own welfare. And coach Bayliss has urged the Durham all-rounder to make a public apology for his early-morning Bristol street fight. Getty – Contributor 3 Ben Stokes was called back to the England squad for his own welfare As Stokes, 27, trained yesterday
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England head coach Trevor Bayliss urges Ben Stokes to issue a public apology after being found not guilty of affray following Bristol nightclub brawl
ENGLAND head coach Trevor Bayliss has urged Ben Stokes to issue a public apology after being found not guilty of affray following his Bristol nightclub brawl. Stokes, 27, was acquitted on Tuesday and has reportedly apologised to his team-mates for the saga, but has not gone public. PA:Press Association 4 Trevor Bayliss has urged Ben
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Ben Stokes should be welcomed back by England for the Third Test – with a yellow card and final warning
BEN STOKES should be given a yellow card, a final warning and told he must never again damage the image of cricket. But it is right that he is free to play in the Third Test on Saturday and, in my view, the disciplinary commission should not impose further sanctions. 5 Ben Stokes can roar
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Ben Stokes trial must lead England to realise the drinking culture has had its day
IT was the worst of both worlds for English cricket at last winter’s Ashes. England refused to select their best player, Ben Stokes, who was an innocent man then — just as he is now — after a jury acquitted him of an affray charge. News Group Newspapers Ltd 4 Ben Stokes will link up
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Who is Ben Stokes’ wife Clare Ratcliffe, when did they get married and what was the decision in the cricketer’s trial?
CRICKETER Ben Stokes has made more than his fair share of headlines over the years. But what do we know about the England star’s wife, who has supported him as he rose to the top of world cricket? Introducing Clare Ratcliffe… 3 Clare Ratcliffe is pictured with her fiancé Ben Stokes Who is Clare Ratcliffe?
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