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India captain Virat Kohli to miss final three Tests against England
India Cricket Team
India captain Virat Kohli has been ruled out of the final three Tests against England due to personal reasons, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed.
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India captain Virat Kohli set to miss rest of England Test series with two other stars rested
India Cricket Team
India captain Virat Kohli has not played in the first two Tests against England and is now a major doubt for the remainder of the series with two other stars also set to be rested
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Ben Stokes' leg-spin wildcard Rehan Ahmed admits he finds cricket 'boring'
England Cricket Team
Rehan Ahmed has been a breath of fresh air for England in the ongoing Test series against India, with the leg-spinner admitting he finds bowling maidens 'boring'
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Ian Bell has key England instruction for ‘absolute classic’ second Ashes 2023 Test
Cricket
Former England batsman Ian Bell has shared his thoughts about what the team should do in order to earn an important victory over Australia in the second Ashes Test
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Durham's Ben Stokes faces 'mental breakdown' and career crossroads in new documentary
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes has revealed exactly how close he was to walking away from the sport he has achieved so much in.
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Ben Stokes announces shock decision to retire from one-day internationals
Ben Stokes
The England Test captain will play his final match as his home county Durham this week
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Matthew Potts rocks New Zealand as Ben Stokes' England era gets off to dream start
England Cricket Team
The Durham bowler made a huge impression on the first morning at Lord's in his England Test debut
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Newcastle United evening headlines as Steve Bruce talks team selection and Callum Wilson
Newcastle United FC
The latest Newcastle United news and headlines, including a damning Brentford revelation, Jak Alnwick on his Premier League ambition, and Steve Bruce on the need for rotation as Callum Wilson is due a rest.
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Ben Stokes pays tribute to his father Ged, who has died aged 65
Ben Stokes
Former Workington and Whitehaven rugby league coach Ged Stokes died on Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer
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Former Durham and Australia batsman Dean Jones dies aged 59
Durham CCC
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England cricketer Mark Wood delivers rousing rendition of Jerusalem
England Cricket Team
England fast bowler Mark Wood delivered a one-man show to his team-mates with a powerful display of Jerusalem
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Durham CCC confident of 'riding out' crisis as cricket begins to consider how it will return
Durham CCC
With funding already an issue in the County Championship, the lack of matches and events during the pandemic is a cause for concern
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The day when Ashington's Steve Harmison shook the cricketing world
Stephen Harmison
The Durham pace bowler destroyed the West Indies attack on a famous day at Sabina Park in 2004
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Watch England and Durham star Mark Wood's brilliant dance exercise routine
England Cricket Team
The fast bowler responded to a challenge from England team-mate Joe Denly with a superb display of dance moves
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Ben Stokes' dad critically ill, forcing England cricketer to leave squad ahead of South Africa test
Ben Stokes
The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ged Stokes was taken to hospital with a 'serious illness' and Stokes is now a doubt for the Boxing Day test at SuperSport Park in Centurion
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SPOTY winner Ben Stokes: I don't want 2019 to end
Ben Stokes
The Durham and England cricket star was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year
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Ben Stokes' success story was made in Durham - and he's not alone
Ben Stokes
The England all-rounder had a stunning summer in 2019
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Bob Willis dead: Former England cricketer and Ashes hero dies aged 70
England Cricket Team
Bob Willis, who went on to captain England after his debut in 1971, was a familiar face on TV screens working as a pundit for Sky Sports
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Sir Ian Botham and David Gower leave Sky Sports and cricket fans are not happy
Sky
ITV Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan was among those to pay tribute to the cricketing legends
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Who does Ben Stokes support? England cricketer declares football allegiance
Ben Stokes
England and Durham County Cricket Club player Stokes has said he is now supporting a Premier League football club
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Ben Stokes' helmet smashes into pieces during Ashes test versus Australia at Headingley
Ben Stokes
The England cricket star was rattled on the helmet by Josh Hazlewood as he fought to keep the Ashes dream alive
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England v Australia Ashes odds at Headingley: How Jofra Archer can double your money
Cricket
After an impressive debut at Lord's, Jofra Archer looks set to lead the bowling attack at Headingley against the Aussies
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Why is everyone wearing red at the Ashes Test cricket match?
Durham University
Red blazers, hats, rosettes and T-shirts are all over the cricket pitch at Lord's - so what is going on?
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The Ashes 2019 - what price an England whitewash?
Ben Stokes
Ashes series are unpredictable - but does anyone believe England can whitewash their oldest rivals?
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'Blockbuster' Newcastle United transfer dream Eddie Howe won't allow to die
Eddie Howe
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Amanda Staveley
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'Blockbuster' Newcastle United transfer dream Eddie Howe won't allow to die
Eddie Howe
Newcastle United were linked with one marquee signing after another when the takeover went through but the club have to face reality as Alan Shearer comparison made
Jobe Bellingham transfer claim will be music to the ears of Sunderland
Jobe Bellingham
The youngster continues to be linked with a move away from Wearside this summer
Gateshead BMX star Kieran Reilly well-placed for Olympic gold after impressing at Paris 2024
The Olympic Games
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'Blockbuster' Newcastle United transfer dream Eddie Howe won't allow to die
Eddie Howe
Newcastle United were linked with one marquee signing after another when the takeover went through but the club have to face reality as Alan Shearer comparison made
Forensics teams descend on County Durham property after baby's skeleton discovered by contractors
Bishop Auckland
Durham Police has launched an urgent investigation after suspected human remains were discovered.
Man who stabbed to death grandad previously told medics he found knife in his bed, inquest hears
Newcastle upon Tyne
Lee Santos was repeatedly stabbed by Andrew Peacock in Cullercoats, North Tyneside
More than 300,000 North East pensioners to lose winter fuel payments - see how many are in your area
DWP
Well over 300,000 people in the North East are set to lose their
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Have your say as GPs threaten to bring NHS to a 'standstill'
NHS
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Northern Lights hunters look out for stunning 'extremely rare' cloud phenomenon
Weather
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Tosin Adarabioyo breaks silence on choosing Chelsea over Newcastle United transfer
Newcastle United FC Transfer News
Newcastle were keen on a move for the defender before he made the move to Chelsea
Morrisons giving away free food to UK shoppers in every store this August
Morrisons
Morrisons and Warburtons are teaming up to offer shoppers a free meal this August - and all you need to do is say a three-word phrase when you order to claim the offer