Sam Cook

The Hundred's inaugural auction saw young English talent James Coles become the most expensive buy at £390,000, while Jordan Cox also fetched a significant bid. International stars like David Miller and Aiden Markram were also snapped up as franchises finalized their squads for the 2026 season.

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Ben Stokes, recovering from a hamstring injury, is set to captain England in their upcoming Test against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, starting May 22. Uncapped Essex seamer Sam Cook and teammate Jordan Cox have been named in the 13-man squad. Cook's impressive first-class record and recent Lions tour performance earned him a spot.

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Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart used to play Marvin Gaye records to be ''romantic'' with their girlfriends.

Frontman Kishore Krishna of the Chennai-based band, Adam And The Fish Eyed Poets talks about their upcoming third album and his story-telling style of music to Lisa Antao

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England have announced their 14-member squad for the first Test against India, scheduled for June 20, 2025, with Jamie Overton making a comeback. Overton replaces the injured Gus Atkinson, while Jacob Bethell's return adds depth to the batting lineup. Ben Stokes will lead the team, which includes experienced players like Joe Root and Zak Crawley, alongside young talents.

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Early rock 'n' roll music mogul and founder of the influential Specialty Records - Art Rupe is dead. He passed away aged 104.

India's Test specialist Hanuma Vihari gave a far better account of himself in his second County match for Warwickshire but couldn't build on a steady start, scoring 32 against Essex on Friday.

Sixteen-year-old Rocky Flintoff, son of England Lions head coach Andrew Flintoff, has been selected for the Lions' tour of Australia. The squad, including five senior players, departs on January 3 for two four-day matches against a Cricket Australia XI in Brisbane and a first-class game against Australia A in Sydney.

Zimbabwean cricketer Sikandar Raza considers Abu Dhabi his second home and is excited for the upcoming edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 league. Raza has been a fan favorite in Abu Dhabi and was the captain of the Chennai Braves in the previous season. He is looking forward to the seventh edition of the league and believes that the T10 format has had a positive impact.

England faces Zimbabwe in a rare four-day test at Trent Bridge, marking their first international encounter in 18 years. For England, it's preparation for tougher series against India and Australia, featuring a debut for Sam Cook. Zimbabwe's return to English soil signifies their reintegration into test cricket after years of challenges.

England vs Zimbabwe One-Off Test: England and Zimbabwe are set to clash in a historic one-off four-day Test match starting May 22 at Trent Bridge. Zimbabwe, after a period of limited Test cricket, is ramping up its schedule with 10 Tests between December and August. England will debut Sam Cook, welcome back Josh Tongue, and hope for Ben Stokes' fitness.

Johannesburg Super Kings secured a nine-wicket victory over Paarl Royals in a one-sided SA20 eliminator match. The team, led by Sam Cook, Nandre Burger, and Imran Tahir, restricted the Royals to 138 runs in 18.5 overs. Cook, making his debut in SA20 cricket, claimed four crucial wickets, including those of Jos Butler, Mitchell Van Buuren, Codi Yusuf, and Obed Mccoy.

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Liam Dawson makes a comeback to the England Test team. He replaces Shoaib Bashir, who is injured. Bashir broke his finger during the third Test against India. England currently leads the five-match series 2-1. The fourth Test match will be held in Manchester. Gus Atkinson is also likely to return to the team.

Young Somerset batter James Rew has earned his first England call-up for the upcoming Test against Zimbabwe, replacing injured Jordan Cox. Cox, unfortunately, suffered an abdominal strain, adding to his previous injury setbacks. Rew, a promising talent, boasts impressive domestic stats, including over 2,600 first-class runs and a current season average of 54.21.