I was on books of EFL club’s youth teams… now I’m in England squad for major tournament in completely different sport

I was on books of EFL club’s youth teams… now I’m in England squad for major tournament in completely different sport

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Jacob Bethell's a fantastic player - but I can't afford to look over my shoulder, says OLLIE POPE as England No 3 opens up on pressure, form... and why he still dreams of the captaincy

Jacob Bethell's a fantastic player - but I can't afford to look over my shoulder, says OLLIE POPE as England No 3 opens up on pressure, form... and why he still dreams of the captaincy

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Australians accused of sledge as South Africa claim historic World Test Championship

Australians accused of sledge as South Africa claim historic World Test Championship

Rookie teen Eddie Jack reveals how Freddie Flintoff helped influence dream call to join England's Test squad

Rookie teen Eddie Jack reveals how Freddie Flintoff helped influence dream call to join England's Test squad

Australia captain Pat Cummins admits his team could face drastic rebuild just SIX MONTHS before the Ashes following World Test Championship final defeat by South Africa

Australia captain Pat Cummins admits his team could face drastic rebuild just SIX MONTHS before the Ashes following World Test Championship final defeat by South Africa

Inside Karun Nair's remarkable comeback: India star broke down in tears on his wife's birthday after being exiled to the wilderness with 'no explanation'... here's how he turned it around to win a Test lifeline

Inside Karun Nair's remarkable comeback: India star broke down in tears on his wife's birthday after being exiled to the wilderness with 'no explanation'... here's how he turned it around to win a Test lifeline

South Africa win ICC World Test Championship after Aiden Markram's century anchors superb chase during historic victory over Australia at Lord's

South Africa win ICC World Test Championship after Aiden Markram's century anchors superb chase during historic victory over Australia at Lord's

World Test Championship: South Africa end long trophy wait with tense Lord's victory over Australia

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World Test Championship: South Africa end long trophy wait with tense Lord's victory over Australia

See the savage sledge from the Marsh brothers aimed at decorated England quick Jimmy Anderson as well as Ashes villain Stuart Broad

See the savage sledge from the Marsh brothers aimed at decorated England quick Jimmy Anderson as well as Ashes villain Stuart Broad

Aussie cricket star David Warner has vowed to NEVER fly with Air India again after plane crash disaster

Aussie cricket star David Warner has vowed to NEVER fly with Air India again after plane crash disaster

Aiden Markram hits unbeaten century to put South Africa on brink of World Test Championship glory

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Aiden Markram hits unbeaten century to put South Africa on brink of World Test Championship glory

Big Bash coup as Pakistan superstar Babar Azam agrees to maiden tournament in Australia

Big Bash coup as Pakistan superstar Babar Azam agrees to maiden tournament in Australia

Australia on the ropes in World Test Championship final after Smith injury, Markram ton

Australia on the ropes in World Test Championship final after Smith injury, Markram ton

Australia staring at shock defeat in World Test Championship final as Aiden Markram and captain Temba Bavuma lead South Africa's charge towards glory

Australia staring at shock defeat in World Test Championship final as Aiden Markram and captain Temba Bavuma lead South Africa's charge towards glory

Australia cricket superstar Steve Smith is left GAGGING by horror finger injury suffered during World Test Championship final at Lord's

Australia cricket superstar Steve Smith is left GAGGING by horror finger injury suffered during World Test Championship final at Lord's

Is this the worst sport statue EVER? Fans have a field day as cricket legend Wasim Akram gets immortalised in tribute that 'looks more like Sylvester Stallone'

Is this the worst sport statue EVER? Fans have a field day as cricket legend Wasim Akram gets immortalised in tribute that 'looks more like Sylvester Stallone'

Albo's government has just made a decision that will infuriate every sports fan in Australia

Albo's government has just made a decision that will infuriate every sports fan in Australia

Pat Cummins gets sent flying and Alex Carey has another VERY controversial moment at Lord's as high drama hits Aussies in cricket final

Pat Cummins gets sent flying and Alex Carey has another VERY controversial moment at Lord's as high drama hits Aussies in cricket final

England could pick Ollie Pope AND Jacob Bethell against India - but only with one key omission to side

England could pick Ollie Pope AND Jacob Bethell against India - but only with one key omission to side

Aussies stage huge comeback in World Test Championship final as Steve Smith surpasses Don Bradman - and South Africa make a shocking mistake

Aussies stage huge comeback in World Test Championship final as Steve Smith surpasses Don Bradman - and South Africa make a shocking mistake

Australia's bowlers lay down Ashes marker but batting was exposed on first day of World Test Championship final against South Africa

Australia's bowlers lay down Ashes marker but batting was exposed on first day of World Test Championship final against South Africa

England equal highest EVER T20 score in this country as Harry Brook's side complete clean sweep over West Indies with dominant victory

England equal highest EVER T20 score in this country as Harry Brook's side complete clean sweep over West Indies with dominant victory

The three sides chasing England spinner Shoaib Bashir, the latest on Jonny Bairstow's Yorkshire future and the brutal raid of Gloucestershire's bowling attack: COUNTY CRICKET TRANSFER ROUND-UP

The three sides chasing England spinner Shoaib Bashir, the latest on Jonny Bairstow's Yorkshire future and the brutal raid of Gloucestershire's bowling attack: COUNTY CRICKET TRANSFER ROUND-UP

Kagiso Rabada backed to use one month drug ban as motivation as South Africa aim to dethrone Australia in World Test Championship final

Kagiso Rabada backed to use one month drug ban as motivation as South Africa aim to dethrone Australia in World Test Championship final

Cricket WAG Emma Lyon stuns in designer outfit as she watches hubby Nathan play in London - and it costs an INSANE amount of money

Cricket WAG Emma Lyon stuns in designer outfit as she watches hubby Nathan play in London - and it costs an INSANE amount of money

Aussie cricket legend Matthew Hayden leaves fans in shock with his bizarre fashion sense

Aussie cricket legend Matthew Hayden leaves fans in shock with his bizarre fashion sense

World Test Championship cricket Day One RECAP: Over-by-over updates as Mitchell Starc spurs Australia to gritty comeback after Kagiso Rabada runs riot

World Test Championship cricket Day One RECAP: Over-by-over updates as Mitchell Starc spurs Australia to gritty comeback after Kagiso Rabada runs riot

Brendon McCullum hints England will not make No 3 decision until next week with vice-captain Ollie Pope at risk of being dropped for Jacob Bethell in first India Test

Brendon McCullum hints England will not make No 3 decision until next week with vice-captain Ollie Pope at risk of being dropped for Jacob Bethell in first India Test

I've been all over the world watching cricket for decades - these are the top 20 grounds you must go to before you die, writes Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH

I've been all over the world watching cricket for decades - these are the top 20 grounds you must go to before you die, writes Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH

Pat Cummins exposes Jeremy Clarkson's wild act at 10am after revealing chat with host on his hit farm TV show

Pat Cummins exposes Jeremy Clarkson's wild act at 10am after revealing chat with host on his hit farm TV show

'Princess Diana asked me when I'd play for England - I knew racists didn't want it'

'Princess Diana asked me when I'd play for England - I knew racists didn't want it'

COURTNEY WALSH INTERVIEW: How West Indies can get back on top - in just two years

COURTNEY WALSH INTERVIEW: How West Indies can get back on top - in just two years

Spectacular flats overlooking iconic UK stadium go on sale from just £400k – with owners able to watch England for free

Spectacular flats overlooking iconic UK stadium go on sale from just £400k – with owners able to watch England for free

Australia vs South Africa preview: Free betting tips, odds and predictions for ICC World Test Championship final

Australia vs South Africa preview: Free betting tips, odds and predictions for ICC World Test Championship final

‘How do you cope with death sentence?’ – England cricket icon David Lawrence reveals ‘torture’ of slow decline with MND

‘How do you cope with death sentence?’ – England cricket icon David Lawrence reveals ‘torture’ of slow decline with MND

How arch-rivals India found a way to sabotage Australia's bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles - despite bombing out of the final at Lords

How arch-rivals India found a way to sabotage Australia's bid for back-to-back World Test Championship titles - despite bombing out of the final at Lords

Fan demands England captain buy him a new pint after Harry Brook’s crunching boundary knocks drink out of his hands

Fan demands England captain buy him a new pint after Harry Brook’s crunching boundary knocks drink out of his hands

England chase down huge total to beat West Indies by four wickets and seal T20 series victory for new captain Harry Brook

England chase down huge total to beat West Indies by four wickets and seal T20 series victory for new captain Harry Brook

Aussie cricket star Steve Smith lifts the lid on when he could retire and pinpoints the new sporting event he dreams of playing in

Aussie cricket star Steve Smith lifts the lid on when he could retire and pinpoints the new sporting event he dreams of playing in

Mitchell Starc makes emotional career call after Aussie cricketer's tough decision with wife

Mitchell Starc makes emotional career call after Aussie cricketer's tough decision with wife

Liam Dawson says no longer worrying about England selection was integral to his stunning comeback after veteran's career-best figures against West Indies

Liam Dawson says no longer worrying about England selection was integral to his stunning comeback after veteran's career-best figures against West Indies

England vs West Indies: Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson lead hosts to opening T20 victory

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England vs West Indies: Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson lead hosts to opening T20 victory

Harry Brook's winning start as England captain continues as Jos Buttler hammers 96 and Liam Dawson stars on international comeback

Harry Brook's winning start as England captain continues as Jos Buttler hammers 96 and Liam Dawson stars on international comeback

The Hundred set for 'enormous boost' after ECB decision and new 'silver bullet'

The Hundred set for 'enormous boost' after ECB decision and new 'silver bullet'

‘I could actually do this’ – England cricket star reveals he seriously considered AMPUTATING injured toe

‘I could actually do this’ – England cricket star reveals he seriously considered AMPUTATING injured toe

Liverpool transfer news: Luis Diaz holds worrying talks as Florian Wirtz warning issued

Liverpool transfer news: Luis Diaz holds worrying talks as Florian Wirtz warning issued

Pat Cummins' wife Becky takes a simple airport photo - and it speaks volumes about how different their lives are to the average Aussie's

Pat Cummins' wife Becky takes a simple airport photo - and it speaks volumes about how different their lives are to the average Aussie's

England cricketer opens up on why he almost had his toe AMPUTATED in bid to end injury hell... before doctors advised him against drastic move

England cricketer opens up on why he almost had his toe AMPUTATED in bid to end injury hell... before doctors advised him against drastic move

England recall Jamie Overton for India Test opener as Jacob Bethell returns

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England recall Jamie Overton for India Test opener as Jacob Bethell returns

England star recalled following three-year absence for first Test against India... just one week after he broke his finger

England star recalled following three-year absence for first Test against India... just one week after he broke his finger

How Harry Brook got off to a flying start as England's new white-ball captain: Funky fields, empowering team-mates and going hard at the start

How Harry Brook got off to a flying start as England's new white-ball captain: Funky fields, empowering team-mates and going hard at the start

IPL tragedy as at least 11 people dead in horrible crush at Bengaluru victory parade

IPL tragedy as at least 11 people dead in horrible crush at Bengaluru victory parade

11 dead in India cricket stadium stampede as tragedy strikes during IPL celebrations

11 dead in India cricket stadium stampede as tragedy strikes during IPL celebrations

At least 11 people dead in stampede outside cricket stadium ahead of victory parade for IPL Champions

At least 11 people dead in stampede outside cricket stadium ahead of victory parade for IPL Champions

England cricket star Jamie Smith sends warning to India and Australia - 'We're close'

England cricket star Jamie Smith sends warning to India and Australia - 'We're close'

More than 10 dead and dozens injured after horrifying stampede ahead of IPL champions' victory parade

More than 10 dead and dozens injured after horrifying stampede ahead of IPL champions' victory parade

Virat Kohli ends 17-year wait as Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally win first IPL title

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Virat Kohli ends 17-year wait as Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally win first IPL title

Jamie Smith inspires England to seal 3-0 ODI series sweep over West Indies

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Jamie Smith inspires England to seal 3-0 ODI series sweep over West Indies

England thrash West Indies in final ODI to secure whitewash after game was delayed because the visitors were stuck in London traffic

England thrash West Indies in final ODI to secure whitewash after game was delayed because the visitors were stuck in London traffic

England cricket stars forced to arrive to West Indies ODI match on Lime bikes amid ‘shambles’ at The Oval

England cricket stars forced to arrive to West Indies ODI match on Lime bikes amid ‘shambles’ at The Oval

England's 10 greatest ODI innings - where does Joe Root's Cardiff masterpiece rank in Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH's definitive list?

England's 10 greatest ODI innings - where does Joe Root's Cardiff masterpiece rank in Wisden Editor LAWRENCE BOOTH's definitive list?