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Ben StokesBen Stokes: bat in hand, gloves close Jasprit BumrahJasprit Bumrah’s delivery, from approach to follow-through Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell on the quieter side of life away from cricket Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell: from “WRITTEN OFF” to raised bat Jasprit BumrahJasprit Bumrah on sharing a World Cup win with his son Jofra ArcherJofra Archer: the drive behind the delivery Andre RussellAndre Russell: “We can beat any team in the world”Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell: the raised bat and the quieter moment after Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell’s raised bat, and a hunch about a hundred Babar AzamBabar Azam’s bat carries through the swing Ben StokesBen Stokes: the pause with bat and helmet raised Joe RootJoe Root at the crease: bat, gloves and a moving ball Jofra ArcherJofra Archer and the split-second demands of fielding Jasprit BumrahJasprit Bumrah’s World Cup win, shared with family Ben StokesBen Stokes and the shape of a delivery Jofra ArcherJofra Archer’s measured charge to the crease Joe RootJoe Root in a quiet moment between the action Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell’s cross-body swing Jofra ArcherJofra Archer: the run-up that brings the field into play Ben StokesBen Stokes and the fielding highlights that follow Joe RootJoe Root’s compact movement into the shot Andre RussellAndre Russell and the confidence behind the cricket moment Joe RootJoe Root on the value of backing one another Virat KohliVirat Kohli: a brisk run past the practice screen Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell holds his shape as the ball comes on Jofra ArcherJofra Archer and the split-second craft of cricket fielding Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell’s cross-body swing finishes low Joe RootJoe Root keeps the bat close through the delivery Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell’s raised bat brings the montage to a close Babar AzamBabar Azam’s cover drive, kept compact Andre RussellAndre Russell and the pause in play Andre RussellAndre Russell and the different demands of fielding Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma: down low, through the line Virat KohliVirat Kohli on dominating when things go wrong Steve SmithSteve Smith resets between deliveries in the nets Andre RussellAndre Russell on the confidence to play his role Steve SmithSteve Smith, set and waiting at the crease Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell’s high finish: the shape of a full swing Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell and Australia’s release at the finish Babar AzamBabar Azam and the tension around the wicket Virat KohliVirat Kohli and the fielders closing in Jasprit BumrahJasprit Bumrah in a glimpse of cricket’s action and release Babar AzamBabar Azam’s T20 centuries, ranked Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell: from crease to raised bat Babar AzamBabar Azam’s name leads a cricket montage Joe RootJoe Root, Brook and the pause after the umpire’s signal Babar AzamBabar Azam and the quiet work of fielding Ben StokesBen Stokes in the tight spaces of a cricket contest Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma: the pause before the next ball Joe RootJoe Root turns the shot into runs Joe RootJoe Root’s net work ends in a full-blooded follow-through Ben StokesBen Stokes throws himself at the boundary Virat KohliVirat Kohli takes the challenge at the crease Jofra ArcherJofra Archer drives in with the ball on a tight line Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma finds his rhythm in the nets Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma and the sweep that changes the field Andre RussellAndre Russell heads back in, gloves on and ready Jasprit BumrahJasprit Bumrah’s red-ball control, in one sharp sequence Jasprit BumrahJasprit Bumrah’s spell, built on one sharp release Steve SmithSteve Smith waits on the delivery Jofra ArcherJofra Archer shifts from grin to gas in one Test spell Jasprit BumrahJasprit Bumrah keeps the line tight Andre RussellAndre Russell and the art of waiting in the nets Joe RootJoe Root lifts the helmet, then keeps the bat moving Virat KohliVirat Kohli’s compact game, in one clean stroke Babar AzamBabar Azam keeps the chase in view Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma keeps it compact at the crease Andre RussellAndre Russell and the art of clearing the rope Ben StokesBen Stokes keeps it simple after the shot Joe RootJoe Root’s bat-and-helmet salute says plenty Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma’s one-knee finish tells the story Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell clears Zampa in a Melbourne derby hit montage Virat KohliVirat Kohli keeps it compact at the crease Steve SmithSteve Smith’s high finish does the talking Virat KohliVirat Kohli’s quiet salute after the bat lift Steve SmithSteve Smith’s salute says it all Steve SmithSteve Smith keeps it simple at the crease Babar AzamBabar Azam keeps it tight as the field closes in Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell and the raised-bat moment Steve SmithSteve Smith keeps it tight in the nets Babar AzamBabar Azam’s net work is all about the reset Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma’s finish does the talking Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell’s appeal says as much as the wicket Ben StokesBen Stokes and the value of the dive Jasprit BumrahJasprit Bumrah keeps it simple at the crease Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell swings hard in the chase Virat KohliVirat Kohli’s first move is the quiet one Babar AzamBabar Azam and the quiet reset at the crease Andre RussellAndre Russell and the art of the clean launch Steve SmithSteve Smith: celebrate, then reset Joe RootJoe Root keeps it tight through the shot Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma keeps the stroke compact and the finish neat Andre RussellAndre Russell unloads the big shot Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma keeps it compact at the crease Ben StokesBen Stokes and the roar after the wicket Virat KohliVirat Kohli back in the frame as India prepare for ODI return Ben StokesBen Stokes linked with Australian cricket deal after England retirement Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell helps Australia seal three-wicket win over Afghanistan Andre RussellAndre Russell linked with a new role after IPL retirement talk Ben StokesBen Stokes linked with T20 franchise plans after England retirement Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell helps Belfast Wolves to victory in ETPL opener Jofra ArcherJofra Archer in the middle of England's Lord's Test burst against Pakistan Jofra ArcherJofra Archer in focus as England's attack keeps Pakistan under pressure at Lord's Jasprit BumrahJasprit Bumrah in the frame as India celebrate a wicket Steve SmithSteve Smith back in focus as Australia debate his T20 role Jofra ArcherJofra Archer's pace and England's control put Pakistan under pressure at Lord's Joe RootJoe Root in batting action as England build towards the next Test challenge Babar AzamBabar Azam injury scare hangs over Pakistan's Test build-up Babar AzamBabar Azam in focus as Pakistan weigh batting form against injury concerns Joe RootJoe Root in white as England build towards Pakistan series Joe RootJoe Root reaches 96 as England complete chase in style Ben StokesBen Stokes and England's future: Rob Key leaves the door open for an Ashes return Joe RootJoe Root's Australia Test moment captured in England whites Babar AzamBabar Azam set to miss England Test as Pakistan weigh captaincy change Ben StokesBen Stokes and England's 'golden arm' moment in the field Andre RussellAndre Russell's power-hitting session in the nets points to familiar intent Steve SmithSteve Smith says he is joining IPL 2023 in brief video message Andre RussellAndre Russell back in batting rhythm as IPL retirement talk builds Joe RootJoe Root in the frame as Brook walks off after umpire's finger goes up Joe RootJoe Root's return to the England Test captaincy brings an immediate test of authority Jofra ArcherA closer look at Jofra Archer Joe RootA closer look at Joe Root Babar AzamBabar Azam injury scare leaves Pakistan waiting on their captain Babar AzamBabar Azam injury scare forces Pakistan into a rethink before England Test Joe RootJoe Root returns as England Test captain amid debate over the call Joe RootJoe Root's return to the England Test captaincy puts leadership back in the spotlight Babar AzamBabar Azam injury scare puts Pakistan's England build-up under pressure Joe RootJoe Root's return to England Test captaincy sets the tone for Pakistan series Glenn MaxwellPathum Nissanka's stunning catch ends Glenn Maxwell's T20 World Cup moment Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell's trademark innings under the spotlight after 195 appears in broadcast coverage Babar AzamBabar Azam injury scare overshadows Pakistan's build-up to England Test Joe RootJoe Root's return as England Test captain puts discipline and standards back in focus Joe RootJoe Root's England role stays central as Sky Sports highlights ODI progress and Test leadership debate Virat KohliVirat Kohli's return adds star power to ODI series build-up Jofra ArcherJofra Archer's pace back in the spotlight as The Hundred turns up the heat Steve SmithSteve Smith linked with Amsterdam Flames as European T20 Premier League builds around star names Joe RootJoe Root backs England to be 'adults' as Pakistan series approaches Joe RootJoe Root's England captaincy return adds fresh intrigue ahead of Pakistan series Steve SmithSteve Smith linked with surprise Australia T20 World Cup role after Marsh injury scare Joe RootJoe Root's run-making remains central as England's batting story builds again Glenn MaxwellGlenn Maxwell's quickfire 12 adds to Washington Freedom's tense chase against MI New York Babar AzamBabar Azam helps Pakistan move into control against West Indies in second Test Joe RootJoe Root backs England's ODI rebuild as young batters learn on the job Virat KohliVirat Kohli's ODI return gives India's England series a major lift Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma brushes off retirement talk after Lord's century, with praise from Ravi Shastri Ben StokesBen Stokes' Ashes door left open as England weigh a possible 2027 return Ben StokesBen Stokes' name back in the Ashes conversation as England door stays open Steve SmithSteve Smith says he is joining IPL 2023 as Australia debate his T20 future Virat KohliVirat Kohli set for ODI return against England in July series after injury Virat KohliVirat Kohli set for ODI return as India name squad for England series Ben StokesRob Key leaves door open for Ben Stokes to return for the 2027 Ashes Steve SmithSteve Smith's timely form has put him back in the Australia conversation Jofra ArcherPatrice Evra goads Jofra Archer and is immediately met by a bouncer at The Hundred Joe RootJoe Root's unbeaten 99 underlines his value as England weigh up the next step in ODI cricket Joe RootJoe Root's unbeaten 99 underlines England's reliance on their senior batter Virat KohliVirat Kohli's return adds star power to ODI series Jofra ArcherJofra Archer's sharp finish helps England turn the screw against India Virat KohliVirat Kohli's ODI pull still carries star power as series builds Babar AzamBabar Azam bowled for five in India-Pakistan World Cup clash Joe RootJoe Root to lead England as interim captain for New Zealand Test at the Kia Oval

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