BEN DUCKETT

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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.

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Ben Duckett admits England had 'limited footage' of Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed

Ben Duckett admitted England had "limited footage" of Abrar Ahmed ahead of the second Test against Pakistan but insisted he was not a "mystery spinner" after the 24-year-old claimed seven wickets on day one in Multan.