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Glenn McGrath: Ben Duckett reprieve is a 'disgrace'

Australia legend Glenn McGrath was outraged by the umpire's decision to reprieve Ben Duckett shortly before the close of play on day four of the second Ashes Test.

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Ben Duckett barely survives as England chase formidable Australian target

Ben Duckett's narrow escape late on day four of the second Ashes Test kept England's fading hopes alive against Australia.

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Ben Duckett out for 98 as England fight back in Ashes Test

Ben Duckett fell an agonising two runs short of an Ashes century as England took the fight back to Australia in the second Test at Lord's.

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Ollie Pope hits maiden Test double-ton as England eye early victory over Ireland

England are on the verge of a first victory of the home summer after record-breaking innings by Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett almost saw Ireland defeated inside two days at Lord's.

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Opening batter Ben Duckett backed to thrive long-term in second England chance

Ben Duckett has been backed to thrive long-term in a position that has given England a headache for several years after grasping his second chance at Test cricket with both hands.

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Former England assistant coach says Ben Duckett should open in next Ashes

England's Ben Duckett has earned the right to open the batting in the Ashes, according to former assistant coach Paul Farbrace.