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"Great Privilege" to Play Alongside Joe
April 23, 2022
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Cricket

"Great Privilege" to Play Alongside Joe

Ben reflects on Joe Root's departure as England’s Test captain in his latest Daily Mirror column...

Back to his Best
March 18, 2022
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Cricket

Back to his Best

After a disappointing Ashes series, Ben was back to his best in Bridgetown. Scoring his first century since 2020, Ben’s 120 (6 sixes, 11 fours ) off 128 balls...

England “Gave Everything”
March 15, 2022
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Cricket

England “Gave Everything”

In his latest Daily Mirror column, Ben says England “gave everything” during the drawn first Test in the West Indies. After recovering from a side strain, Ben reported feeling fine...

Ben's Caribbean Tests in Numbers
March 8, 2022
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Cricket

Ben's Caribbean Tests in Numbers

When the first Test gets underway later today, it will be Ben's seventh Test in the Caribbean and his third at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium...

The Start of Something New
February 8, 2022
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Cricket

The Start of Something New

After England's Ashes series defeat, Ben looks towards the future in his latest Daily Mirror column. Ben writes that the upcoming three match Test series in the West Indies, "has to be the start of something new..."

2022 IPL
January 24, 2022
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Cricket

2022 IPL

Ben will not be playing in the 2022 IPL. After being released by Rajasthan Royals, Ben's name was missing from the list of players available for the IPL mega auction...

Ben Commits His Future
December 14, 2021
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Cricket

Ben Commits His Future

Ben commits his future with Durham, after signing an extension to his contract with the county.

Good News Day
October 25, 2021
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Cricket

Good News Day

It’s a good news day. Ben will be flying to Australia for the upcoming Ashes series...

Further Surgery
October 7, 2021
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Cricket

Further Surgery

Yesterday, in a Daily Mirror exclusive Ben revealed he has undergone further surgery on his index finger...

ECB Announcement
July 30, 2021
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Personal

ECB Announcement

Late today the ECB announced that Ben will be taking an "indefinite break from all cricket with immediate effect..."

Ben in Test Squad
July 21, 2021
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Cricket

Ben in Test Squad

Earlier today (21 July) Ben was named in the England squad to face India. Due to COVID, Chris Silverwood announced the 17 player squad for the first two Test of the five match LV= Insurance series...

Preparing for The Hundred
July 19, 2021
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Cricket

Preparing for The Hundred

After leading England to a 3-0 ODI series win over Pakistan, Ben's attention turns to the The Hundred...

100 England Appearances
July 11, 2021
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Cricket

100 England Appearances

It's now 100 England appearances in ODIs for Ben. Before leading England to a series win over Pakistan, Ashley Giles presented Ben with his cap for reaching the "100" landmark...

Ben Leads England Wins
July 9, 2021
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Cricket

Ben Leads England Wins

Ben eased himself in to his new role of leading England's ODI team. England's acting captain and his team of replacements produced a dominant display to overpower Pakistan in Cardiff...

Ben Leads England
July 6, 2021
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Cricket

Ben Leads England

It was announced this morning that Ben will lead England in the upcoming Royal London ODI series against Pakistan. The ECB were forced to name a new 18 player squad after three players originally selected for the series and four backroom staff had tested positive for COVID...

Fourth Game in Six Days
June 27, 2021
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Cricket

Fourth Game in Six Days

When Durham took on Birmingham Bears on Saturday (26 June), Ben chalked up his fourth Vitality Blast game in six days. It was also the second time in six days that Durham have defeated the Bears. In overcoming the Bears for the second time, Ben hit 35 with the bat before taking 4-27...

Playing Again Felt Like Christmas
June 22, 2021
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Cricket

Playing Again Felt Like Christmas

Ben said playing again felt like Christmas in his latest Daily Mirror column. Ben admitted he felt both excited and nervous about his return to competitive cricket. He reveals his recovery from injury was quicker than expected...

First Game Since April
June 21, 2021
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Cricket

First Game Since April

Ben has played his first game since injuring his finger in April. Back with Durham, Ben hit 29, took a wicket and completed two catches in the Vitality Blast win over the Birmingham Bears on Sunday...

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