cricket
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A 27-month absence from international cricket followed before his fine start to the county season, after taking on the responsibility of captaining Sussex, earned him a recall.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
"We know how to win games of cricket, but we admit that sometimes, especially over the past 18 months, we've contributed towards losing games of cricket on too much of a consistent basis."
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The 32-year-old has an excellent record in Test cricket, averaging less than 23 in his 20 matches.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Archer made his return to Test cricket last July after a four-year injury absence.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
But I wasn’t ready for three Hawker Harrier Jump Jets, close enough to the ground to hit with a cricket ball.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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