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England 'leaning towards' dropping Ben Stokes down Test batting order

England coach Brendon McCullum has said that they are "leaning towards" dropping captain Ben Stokes down the batting order ahead of the Test series against New Zealand that starts on Thursday.

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England cricket boss Rob Key backing returning Ollie Robinson to deliver

Seamer Ollie Robinson was a surprise inclusion in England's Test squad to face New Zealand, but director Rob Key is backing the big quick.

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Ollie Robinson recalled, Zak Crawley dropped as England unveil new-look squad for New Zealand Test

England have ushered in a new era for their Test side by recalling Ollie Robinson, dropping Zak Crawley and handing maiden call-ups to Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for next month's first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

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England captain Ben Stokes admits he got 'lucky' after 'pretty scary' facial injury

Ben Stokes admits he got "quite lucky" after a suffering a "pretty nasty" facial injury that has ruled the England Test captain out for at least the next month.

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Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum will 'work together in a slightly different way'

England Test captain Ben Stokes is "very confident" that he and head coach Brendon McCullum will work well together when the home series against New Zealand gets underway in June.

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Ben Stokes sidelined until May after surgery to repair broken cheekbone

England Test captain Ben Stokes will be sidelined for at least the next month after undergoing surgery to repair a broken cheekbone.

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