cricket
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But while England will be confident of securing a morale-boosting win after their Ashes debacle in Australia over the winter, a number of former players have criticised the surface at the home of cricket.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
"This is a really poor pitch. This is not the standard of pitch you'd expect for a Lord's Test, and they've got to do something about it," BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew said.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
When the England recall came, director of cricket Rob Key called Robinson "one of the best bowlers in the world".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Left-hander Gay drove his first ball in Test cricket for four, though could do little against one Jamieson got to move away, other than edge to first slip.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
I heard a cricket, and I heard some kids yelling for someone to pass the ball.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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