All news by author: Dean Wilson

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Buttler confirms talks over England captaincy as Stokes helps seal welcome win
England's captain has opened up on his future ambitions as skipper in the face of a disastrous World Cup defence after a 160-run win over Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday
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Cricket to green-light new shot-clock plan after World Cup timed out controversy
Angelo Mathews was controversially dismissed after being given timed out in Sri Lanka's World Cup clash against Bangladesh, sparking conversations over the spirit of cricket
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Moeen urges England to 'start again' and ditch old guard in dramatic ODI reset
England have endured a wretched World Cup winning just one game in their title defence thus far, and Moeen Ali believes it's time for him - and others - to step aside
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Buttler wastes no time in pinning the blame of England's World Cup humiliation
England slumped to their fifth World Cup defeat in a row, with the 33-run loss Australia officially confirming that the holders will not even make it to the knockout stages
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England star Ben Stokes to undergo knee surgery as soon as World Cup is over
Ben Stokes admits England's World Cup campaign has been a disaster, but the 32-year-old is hoping for a turnaround when they face rivals Australia in Ahmedabad on Saturday
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David Willey announces England retirement midway through Cricket World Cup
As the only player in England's World Cup squad not to be awarded a central contract, David Willey is now open to more offers from cricket franchises after announcing his international retirement
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'Bazball' enters the Collins English dictionary as one of the words of the year
The Ashes might have been drawn 2-2 but England enjoy yet another moral victory with their style of cricket under head coach Brendon McCullum capturing the nation's hearts
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Woeful England suffer another World Cup humiliation to claim unwanted record
It was another harrowing day for defending champions England at the 2023 Cricket World Cup as a defeat to India at the Ekana Stadium made it four defeats in five games
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England World Cup flops facing Champions Trophy qualification failure
The one global trophy that England's white ball teams have never won is the Champions Trophy and if they finish in the bottom two of this World Cup they certainly won’t win it in 2025 in Pakistan
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Buttler insists he's still the man for the job as England hit new World Cup low
England captain Jos Buttler oversaw a dispiriting defeat against Sri Lanka as the Cricket World Cup holders continue to struggle during their title defence in India
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Woeful England humiliated by Sri Lanka to leave World Cup defence in tatters
Jos Buttler's side's shambolic run in India continued as Sri Lanka cruised home by eight wickets inside 26 overs after England had been bundled out for just 156
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Moeen Ali set for World Cup return telling teammates to 'go back to basics'
Moeen played the first game against New Zealand but did not feature in the next three including two humbling losses to Afghanistan and South Africa
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ECB confirm new England contracts as Ben Stokes opts against new long-term deal
Pace ace Mark Wood turned this year's Ashes campaign around in Leeds and has turned down the franchise circuit to sign a new three-year contract
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Root issues Jos Buttler defence as England's World Cup hopes hang by a thread
Joe Root has defended England captain Jos Buttler after their horror start to the Cricket World Cup and warned his teammates they need to "stand up and perform"
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England face Archer decision after injured Topley ruled out of Cricket World Cup
Reece Topley won't bowl another delivery in this year's Cricket World Cup in India after suffering a broken finger - with England now trying to find a replacement
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Buttler wants 'complete honesty' from England flops after World Cup horror show
England skipper admits he got the call to bowl first in the searing Mumbai heat wrong as his team wilts under the Protea pressure
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Brendon McCullum runs rule over England's ailing World Cup campaign
Test coach McCullum made a brief appearance in Mumbai on business and caught up with his ODI counterpart and offered a positive take on the tournament so far
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Ben Stokes' rousing speech to England stars after Cricket World Cup humbling
England take on South Africa in the Cricket World Cup on Saturday morning in what is now a must-win clash following the shock defeat against Afghanistan last weekend
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4 key areas England must improve to save World Cup as light shone on ODI neglect
England suffered a humiliating defeat to Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup on Sunday and are in serious danger of being knocked out of the tournament in India
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Jos Buttler admits England "outplayed" by Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup loss
England, who won the Cricket World Cup in 2019, have now lost two of their opening three matches to leave their hopes of a place in the semi-finals in the balance.
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England suffer defeat to Afghanistan in huge Cricket World Cup upset
England's hopes of reaching the semi-finals have taken a blow after the reigning champions suffered their second defeat in just three World Cup matches
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England cricket star Moeen Ali shows support for Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war
England cricketer Moeen Ali posted a quote from Malcolm X on social media to show support for Palestine, having previously worn wristbands during a Test match that brought attention to the cause
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Dawid Malan credits fatherhood amid spectacular form as he takes aim at critics
Despite a run of form that has seen him establish himself at the top of England's order in ODIs, Dawid Malan is still having to answer critics after his fourth hundred this year against Bangladesh
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Irish stars set for Rory McIlroy quandary as cricket gets nod for 2028 Olympics
Cricket is set to feature at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, and it will leave some Irish players with a decision to make on whether to compete with their English counterparts for a place in the Team GB squad
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Jos Buttler questions integrity of England's World Cup clash with Bangladesh
England in desperate need of a win in second World Cup match but have to be careful how they move around on the turf, with Jos Buttler vocal in the controversy surrounding the clash