All news by author: Matthew Cooper

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England World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan announces retirement from cricket
Eoin Morgan, who captained England to victory in the 2019 50-over World Cup has announced his retirement from cricket and revealed plans to become a full-time pundit and commentator
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England star Robinson criticises "gimmicky" cricket ahead of New Zealand Test
As England gear up to take on New Zealand in a day-night Test, seamer Ollie Robinson has labelled them "gimmicky" and also criticised the "inconsistent" pink ball
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Broad names "pretty special" England star who is "more talented" than Root
England bowler Stuart Broad has compared Harry Brook to former captain Joe Root, claiming Brook is "more talented" than any other player he has seen during his career
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Steve Borthwick rebuild has long way to go as England fear factor has "gone"
New England head coach Steve Borthwick said after his first game in charge that he had taken over a team who "weren't good at anything" and former full-back Mike Brown agrees with his assessment
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Robinson responds to Smith becoming Sussex teammate ahead of Ashes battle
England seamer Ollie Robinson will be teammates with Australia batter Steve Smith for three County Championship games at Sussex ahead of this summer's Ashes series
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Stuart Broad explains why other teams will emulate England's 'Bazball' success
Stuart Broad believes 'Bazball' will be adopted by other teams after witnessing the stunning success Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's new approach has brought England
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Ex-Yorkshire star pens critical statement as he pulls out of ECB racism hearing
Richard Pyrah, who spent 12 years playing for Yorkshire before joining their coaching staff, has claimed Azeem Rafiq's allegations of racism have been both "badly handled" and "not appropriately challenged"
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India cricket star sparks 'cheating' debate as Vaughan weighs in on row
Australia were skittled for just 177 on day one of the first Test against India in Nagpur, with spinner Ravindra Jadeja taking a five-wicket haul before India reached 77-1 in response
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Pope says chauffeuring McCullum helped him bounce back after Ashes horror
Ollie Pope acted as Brendon McCullum's chauffeur during his first series in charge last summer and credits the England coach with helping him find form at Test level after a nightmare Ashes
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Ex-England women's coach hopes trailblazing work with Buttler will open doors
Former England women's head coach Lisa Keightley is currently working as Paarl Royals' tactical performance coach and hopes that other female coaches will also be given opportunities to work in men's cricket
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Stokes has "lofty plans" as England vow to "do something special" in huge 2023
Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have completely transformed England's Test team and are looking forward to a huge 2023, which will see them try and regain the Ashes from Australia
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Skier Elena Fanchini dies aged 37 after Olympics ace had career ended by tumour
Skier Elena Fanchini, who represented Italy at three Winter Olympics and six World Championships, has died at the age of just 37 after her career was ended when she was diagnosed with a tumour
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Kenny Logan opens up on sex life with wife Gabby after prostate cancer treatment
Kenny Logan and his wife Gabby were open about his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment and the former Scotland rugby international has now been given the all clear
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Atherton slams "asleep at the wheel" cricket chiefs amid franchise concerns
Former England captain Michael Atherton has voiced his concerns at the impact franchise cricket is having on the international game, accusing administrators of being "asleep at the wheel"
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England star Brook vows to "dominate" international cricket after breakout year
Harry Brook enjoyed a brilliant 2022, winning the T20 World Cup and smashing three back-to-back Test hundreds against Pakistan, and the 23-year-old is now hoping to "dominate" 2023
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Shane Warne's will released as cricket legend leaves behind £12m fortune
Shane Warne tragically passed away in March last year at the age of just 52 after suffering a heart attack while on holiday in Thailand and details of his will have now been released by the Supreme Court in Victoria
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Leach reflects on "bad memories" after fearing he may die on last tour of NZ
Jack Leach feared for his life after falling ill with gastroenteritis and contracting sepsis on England's last Test tour of New Zealand in 2019 and the spinner found himself reflecting on those "bad memories"
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Paris Mayor joins calls to ban Russian athletes from Olympics amid IOC decision
The Mayor of Paris, the city which is hosting next year's Olympics, has criticised the IOC's plans to "explore a pathway" which will allow Russian athletes to compete
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"A number of young athletes" among earthquake victims as IOC promises help
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has promised they are "ready to help in whatever way we can" after Turkey and Syria were devastated by earthquakes
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Cavendish robbers jailed for combined 27 years over knifepoint raid at his home
Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish was robbed at knifepoint at his home in November 2021 and two men have now been sentenced to jail time over the robbery
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Ex-Yorkshire star latest to snub racism hearing as club admit four charges
Former England captain Michael Vaughan is the only individual still involved with the disciplinary process into allegations of racism made by Azeem Rafiq
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WWE star Bray Wyatt shows off disfigured hand after suffering gruesome injury
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT - WWE superstar Bray Wyatt has tweeted an image of his disfigured finger after sustaining a gruesome injury while wrestling
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Bottas opens up on 'eating disorder' as he trained to "pain" in F1 career
Valtteri Bottas, formerly of Mercedes, has revealed the struggles he went through during the early days of his Formula 1 career when he was promoted by Williams to full-time driver
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Tiger Woods' old coach says PGA Tour stars should "thank" LIV Golf rivals
Tiger Woods' revered ex-coach Butch Harmon, who helped him win eight of his 15 majors, has claimed golfers who have spoken out against LIV "ought to thank them"
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Olympic champion's urgent plea as '30-40 wrestlers' trapped in Turkey earthquake
Olympic freestyle wrestler Taha Akgul has pleaded for "urgent help" after the building where his wrestling club is based was "demolished" by a massive earthquake leaving 30-40 wrestlers trapped "under the rubble"