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Robinson gives England Ashes boost but not set to face Ireland in one-off Test

Ollie Robinson has been cleared to join the England squad for the one-off Test against Ireland next week but is unlikely to feature despite scans on his ankle showing no obvious injury

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes trolls James Anderson with ruthless tweet on England cricket star's anniversary

Evergreen Lancashire bowler James Anderson celebrated the 20th anniversary of his England Test debut against Zimbabwe on Monday... and is still going strong at nearly 41

Daily Mirror

England face anxious wait over Ollie Robinson injury blow in latest Ashes setback

Sussex bowler needs a scan on ankle problem as fitness issues mount ahead of first Australia Test at Edgbaston next month

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Ollie Robinson becomes latest injury worry for England ahead of summer Tests

He remained off the field as Sussex took the second new ball on day three of their match against Glamorgan.

The Independent UK

Wallaroos skipper Parry retires on a winning note

Wallaroos captain and 2016 Olympic sevens gold medallist Shannon Parry has enjoyed a successful final Test with Australia beating Fijiana 22-5 in Sydney.

AAP

Former Australia Test cricketer and Olympian Brian Booth passes away

Cricket Australia said Saturday that former Test player and field hockey Olympian Brian Booth has died. Booth played 29 Test matches for Australia and also represented Australia in field hockey at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.

The Hindu

Cricket mourns the passing of Sixties-era Test captain Brian Booth

Brian Booth, a key cog in Australia's batting in early part of the 1960s, has died aged 89. He played 29 Tests and scored five Test centuries

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Former Test captain Brian Booth dies, aged 89

Australia's 31st Test captain and stylish middle-order batter from the 1960s Brian Booth has died, aged 89.

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Boland has Broad plan to combat 'Bazball' in Ashes

Scott Boland has had a meteoric rise in Test cricket for Australia and is ready for his biggest test as he prepares to thwart England's aggressive batters.

AAP

On this day in 2013 – James Anderson takes 300th Test wicket to join elite club

The seamer joined compatriots Fred Trueman, Bob Willis and Ian Botham in reaching the milestone.

The Independent UK

England paceman Archer out of Ashes with elbow injury

London (AFP) - Fast bowler Jofra Archer was Tuesday ruled out of the Ashes with a stress fracture to his right elbow as England announced their Test squad to face Ireland next month.

AFP

Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes, Jonny Bairstow returns to Test squad

England will be without pace bowler Jofra Archer for the upcoming Ashes after injury woes continued to plague the Barbadian-born star's career.

ABC News

$England paceman Archer ruled out of Ashes with stress fracture$

England paceman Archer ruled out of Ashes with stress fracture

London (AFP) - Fast bowler Jofra Archer was Tuesday ruled out of the Ashes with a stress fracture to his right elbow as England announced their Test squad to face Ireland next month.

AFP

Jofra Archer: England bowler to miss Ashes series after latest cruel injury setback

Archer has been ruled out of the entire international summer and also looks a major doubt for England’s 50-over World Cup title defence

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Daily Mirror

England sweating over James Anderson fitness after injury ahead of first Ashes Test

England's bowling attack has suffered another injury setback, with James Anderson expected to miss out on some preparations for the Ashes due to a groin strain suffered playing for Lancashire

The Guardian - UK

Plight of Jeff Jones offers cautionary tale for Jofra Archer and England

The Glamorgan paceman first felt his elbow ‘click’ on England duty aged 26 and was never to play Test cricket again

Evening Standard

The Ashes: England should rejoice that Jofra Archer’s Test fire is still burning bright

The bowler’s determination to play in the Ashes demonstrates the lure of red-ball cricket

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope: ‘I think I’ve just become a better player over the last two years’

Upswing in form as England’s No 3 has been inspired by McCullum and Stokes in seeing the runs rather than the wickets, the Surrey batter tells Taha Hashim

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Australia's Smith targets 'bucket list' Ashes win in England

Hove (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Australia great Steve Smith says winning a Test series in England would be a "bucket list" achievement as he prepares for potentially his final overseas Ashes series with a stint at county club Sussex.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka beats Ireland again, wins Test series 2-0

Prabath Jayasuriya became the fastest spinner to reach 50 Test wickets and Ramesh Mendis claimed his fourth five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka cruised to an innings and 10-run win over Ireland

AFP

Mendis bags five as Sri Lanka crush Ireland to seal Test whitewash

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Ramesh Mendis grabbed a five-wicket haul and Prabath Jayasuriya became the fastest-ever spinner to 50 Test scalps Friday as Sri Lanka thrashed Ireland by an innings and 10 runs in the second Test.

AFP

Mendis bags five as Sri Lanka crush Ireland to seal Test series

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Ramesh Mendis took five wickets and Prabath Jayasuriya became the fastest-ever spinner to 50 Test wickets Friday as Sri Lanka thrashed Ireland by an innings and 10 runs in the second Test.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya breaks 71-year-old Test record

Sri Lanka vs Ireland second Test at Galle: Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya broke a 71-year-old record when he dismissed Ireland’s Paul Stirling to claim his 50th Test wicket on the final day of the second Test

The Hindu

Madushka, Mendis double tons maintain Sri Lanka control

Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis converted centuries into maiden doubles by baton-charging the Ireland bowlers as Sri Lanka sustained control of the second Test here on April 27.

AFP

Madushka, Mendis hit double tons as Sri Lanka pummel Ireland

Galle (Sri Lanka) (AFP) - Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis both made double centuries against Ireland Thursday as Sri Lanka's top four batters all hit hundreds for only the third time in Test history.

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