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The ultimate all-round sportsman - Sobers could do it all

Sir Garfield Sobers, who died at 89, stands as cricket's greatest all-rounder and one of the five best cricketers of the 20th century. Sobers mastered…

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West Indies legend Sobers dies aged 89

Sir Garfield Sobers, widely considered the greatest all-rounder cricket has ever produced, died at age 89. The West Indies legend redefined what was p…

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Flower rules himself out as England seek Test coach

Andy Flower has withdrawn himself from consideration to become England's next Test cricket coach. The former England captain and two-time World Cup wi…

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The Blaze thump Durham by 10 wickets to win T20 Blast

The Blaze won the Women's T20 Blast title, defeating Durham by 10 wickets in what amounts to a dominant performance. Tammy Beaumont, the former Englan…

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Sobers' six sixes remembered

BBC Sport revisited Sir Garfield Sobers' legendary achievement from 1968, when the Nottinghamshire batsman smashed six sixes in a single over against …

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England learning on the job in ODIs - Root

Joe Root identified the core problem holding back England's young ODI batters: they don't play enough 50-over cricket to learn the format properly. Th…

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Root's 99 not out helps England win to level series

England clawed back into the series with a four-wicket win over India, setting up a Lord's decider on Sunday. Joe Root nearly carried them across the …

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Watch England v India: Second ODI highlights

England and India shift to Sophia Gardens for the second ODI after the series opener. The cricket roadshow continues with both teams looking to build …

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Reliable Root steps up again as England beat India to level series

Joe Root refused to let England lose this one. The veteran batter carried his team to a four-wicket victory over India in Cardiff, finishing unbeaten …

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No century, but plenty of class - Root leads England to victory

Joe Root came one swing away from a century but England didn't need it. The England captain finished 99 not out as his team chased down India's total …

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Hants, Northants, Notts & Somerset reach T20 semis

Somerset, Northants Steelbacks, Notts Outlaws and Hampshire Hawks have booked their spots in the T20 Blast semi-finals. The four counties punched thei…

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West Indies beat Ireland to win ODI series 3-0

West Indies swept Ireland 3-0 in their ODI series with a 64-run victory in the final match at Bready. The West Indies controlled the contest throughou…

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England comfortably beaten by India in ODI series opener

England's batting order collapsed catastrophically at Edgbaston, losing five wickets for just 19 runs in the opening ODI against India. The early impl…

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Watch England v India: first ODI highlights

England hosts India at Edgbaston as cricket's relentless summer schedule continues. The first ODI kicks off a series that both teams need after their …

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'Jordan Pickford would be delighted with that' - Duckett's incredible stop

Ben Duckett pulled off a spectacular fielding moment during England's opening one-day international against India at Edgbaston, diving at cover to kee…

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