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Jofra Archer 'distraught' after being ruled out of Ashes summer, says Rob Key

Jofra Archer has been left "distraught" after yet another injury nightmare saw him ruled out of England's entire Ashes summer with a new stress fracture in his right elbow.

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Jonny Bairstow returns to England Test squad as Ben Foakes makes way

Ben Foakes has been dropped for England's one-off Test against Ireland at Lord's next month, paving the way for Jonny Bairstow's return as wicketkeeper ahead of the Ashes.

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Reece Topley targets England recall after feeling 'alienated' from T20 success

Reece Topley admits he felt "alienated" from England's T20 World Cup success after being ruled out on the eve of the tournament but he is now targeting a place in the 2023 World Cup squad.

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Andrew Strauss set to step down from role as ECB's strategic adviser

Andrew Strauss will leave his role as strategic adviser to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after his suggested reforms to the cricketing calendar failed to win favour among counties.

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England Test coach Brendon McCullum cleared of breaching anti-corruption code

Brendon McCullum has been cleared by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) of breaching its anti-corruption code and will face no further action over his involvement with a betting business.

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Ollie Pope would embrace England captaincy in Ashes if Ben Stokes is injured

Ollie Pope would embrace the challenge of being captain in the Ashes if parachuted into the role but insists his main focus ahead of the new season is consolidating his place in England's top three.

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