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In the run-up to the third Test, in which England are set to be beaten to lose the series at the earliest opportunity, Stokes said he had let his message "drift around" his players.
From BBC
India are the defending champions, having beaten South Africa in a thrilling 2024 final in Barbados.
From Barron's
Brown immediately was replaced by Perry, whose defensive inattentiveness quickly reemerged when Ward beat him off the dribble for a one-handed dunk.
From Los Angeles Times
The American did not beat the count, although there was palpable relief inside the arena when he was able to rise to his feet and leave the ring without assistance.
From BBC
She walked to the ring singing along to Whitney Houston's 'I'm Every Woman' and started confidently, moving in and out of range and repeatedly beating Panatta to the punch.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.