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India head for victory over England as Yastika and Ecclestone make history at Lord’s

England needed 327 runs to beat India with four wickets remaining, while Yastika Bhatia and Sophie Ecclestone claimed the first Test milestones for women at Lord’s

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India head for victory over England as Yastika and Ecclestone make history at Lord’s

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India head for victory over England as Yastika and Ecclestone make history at Lord’s

RIP Bazball: McCullum’s philosophy burned bright but all too briefly

‘He just wants to see the best version of us’: Harry Kane accepts Tuchel criticism

Tuchel and Bellingham need to cool tension with England so close to history

Scaloni plays down Argentina and England history: ‘A football game and that is all’

Is 5ft 9in Arthur Fery really ‘diminutive’? | Brief letters

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‘He just wants to see the best version of us’: Harry Kane accepts Tuchel criticism

Tuchel and Bellingham need to cool tension with England so close to history

Scaloni plays down Argentina and England history: ‘A football game and that is all’

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India head for victory over England as Yastika and Ecclestone make history at Lord’s

RIP Bazball: McCullum’s philosophy burned bright but all too briefly

Brendon McCullum ‘gutted’ after being sacked as England Test coach

Kranti Gaud makes history as India turn up heat on England in women’s Test

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