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  • Sunday, 19 November, 2023
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  • Monday, 25 September, 2023
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  • Sunday, 13 August, 2023
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    Finely balanced contest against Australia is teed up for a nail-biting climax — weather permitting

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  • Wednesday, 5 July, 2023
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    Australian players celebrate as England’s Jonny Bairstow, centre, looks dumbfounded after being adjudged stumped on day 5 of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s
  • Tuesday, 4 July, 2023
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  • Tuesday, 4 July, 2023
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  • Monday, 26 June, 2023
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  • Wednesday, 21 June, 2023
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  • Friday, 31 March, 2023
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