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There was a definite sense of the opening session of the Ashes’ second day being after the Lord Mayor’s Show. After 19 wickets fell on the first day, the second got off to a sedate start with the loss of just two wickets prior to lunch and England establishing a 99 run lead.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / November 21

England lead by 40 after taking final Australian wicket

Ben Duckett takes the catch at gully to dismiss Nathan Lyon for four, as Australia are bowled out for 132 to give England a lead of 40 runs heading into the second innings on day two of the first Ashes Test in Perth.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 19

England Ashes Squad 2025: Full Team & Key Players

England have announced a 16-player squad for the Ashes in Australia, beginning November 21, with the final Test on January 4. The core remains unchanged, with all-rounder Will Jacks being a surprise inclusion as the second spinner.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 12

Ben Stokes is in beast mode ahead of the Ashes, says Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett has sent a clear message to Australia ahead of the Ashes, stating that Ben Stokes is in “beast mode” and is involved in intense training. Stokes is among the only three all-rounders who have scored over 7,000 runs while claiming more than 200 wickets, alongside legends Gary Sobers and Jacques Kallis.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / November 11

Stokes Has Been In Beast Mode; Most Important Man On This Side: Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett: England opener Ben Duckett dubbed Ben Stokes the ‘most important’ man of their team and said that the all-rounder has been undergoing immense training, something he has never seen the English Test skipper do before.

Cricket News / CricTracker / November 10

Ashes 2025-26: ‘We’ve got a fresh group with not a lot of baggage’ - Duckett on England’s squad

England opener Ben Duckett believes the team will begin the Ashes series unburdened by past performances and acknowledged that their aggressive approach to Test cricket is evolving beyond what has sometimes been perceived as reckless.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / October 25

Brook Eager For England Momentum As Root And Duckett Return For New Zealand ODIs

New Zealand ODIs: England’s Harry Brook is confident the team can build on their growing momentum as they prepare for the first ODI against New Zealand on Sunday, with senior players Joe Root and Ben Duckett poised to return.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / August 2

Watch: Akash Deep and Ben Duckett Keep Wholesome Send-Off Tradition Alive

In a reversal of roles, English opener Ben Duckett kept the send-off tradition alive between himself and Akash Deep on the third day of the final Test.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 24

Ben Stokes, Duckett, Crawley Push India to the Ropes at Old Trafford

By Shah Faisal Manchester, July 24, 2025 — In a day that combined valiant grit and unrelenting dominance, Ben Stokes and England’s openers flipped the script of the fourth Test in Manchester.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / July 19

English Legend Criticizes ICC’s Hefty Fine to Mohammed Siraj after ‘Fired Up’ Moment

Former England captain-turned cricket commentator Nasser Hussain slammed the ICC, for slapping a hefty fine on Mohammed Siraj for a ‘fired up’ moment on Day 4 of the third Test, at Lord’s.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 14

Can Emotions Ever Be Left Out of Cricket? Lord’s Test Between India and England Sparks the Debate Again

By Shah Faisal The India vs England series for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has been a captivating contest, balancing brilliance with grit. But while the cricketing quality remained high, the Lord’s Test took a volatile turn, especially during the final sessions of Days 3 and 4.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / July 14

Watch: Ben Duckett Takes Brutal Dig at Shubman Gill During Lord’s Test: '600 Runs and He is Done for the Series'

The heated rivalry between England and India persisted into the final session of Day 4 of the third Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground. English opener Ben Duckett hit back at Indian captain Shubman Gill, with a brutal dig about his ‘600 runs’ in the series (so far), amidst intense pressure on both teams to win the match.

RB Leipzig News / FirstSportz / July 13

Watch: ‘Furious’ Mohammed Siraj Gives it Back to English Batters Following Ollie Pope, Ben Duckett’s Dismissal

Day 4 of the third Test match between India and England at the Lord’s Cricket Ground was all heated up, with pacer Mohammed Siraj taking center-stage. The 31-year-old bowler gave a fiery send-off to English opener Ben Duckett, after dismissing him early into the day’s play. The third Test match at Lord’s has tested everyone’s nerves.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / June 27

India Sets Records but Loses to England in First Test Thriller

The first Test match between England and India concluded with England winning by five wickets after successfully chasing a target of 371 and reaching 373. The win marked England’s second-highest successful run chase on home soil and one of the highest in their Test history.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / June 25

Leeds Centurions Shine Bright in Latest Rankings Shake-Up

England had a thrilling 5 wicket victory over India in the 1st Test at Headingley. It not only delivered one of the most dramatic finishes in recent memory but also led to significant movement in the latest ICC Men's Test Rankings, especially among the batters.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 25

Leeds Heroes Rise: Pant, Duckett Soar in ICC Rankings as Root, Bumrah Stay Elite

The first Test between India and England at Headingley didn’t just produce thrilling cricket — it significantly shook up the ICC Test rankings. While Joe Root and Jasprit Bumrah retained their respective No.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 24

Duckett's Hundred Helps England Beat India Despite Needing 350 on the Final Day

By Shah Faisal England pulled off yet another historic chase at Headingley, defeating India by five wickets on the final day of the first Test after being set a mammoth target of 371.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / June 24

Crawley, Duckett lay the platform for England’s 371-run chase

Ben Duckett (64*) and Zak Crawley (42*) guided England to Lunch on Day 5 at 117/0, orchestrating a fine session for the hosts. Amidst windy and overcast conditions, India bookended with session with disciplined bowling but England picked up the pace in the middle to set the tone for their 371-run chase.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / October 17, 2024

Pakistan Beats England In 2nd Test In Multan Cricket Stadium On Tuesday

By Mercy Kosgei England lost openers Duckett and Crawley to end on 36-2 to Pakistan leaving them to level to series 1-1. With over 250 runs to win, England really need Ollie Pope and Joe Root to steady things a little.

Cricket News / Total Apex Sports / September 21, 2024

Travis Head Scored a Mammoth Century in Australia’s Win Over England

After England gave up a dominating position to spin, Travis Head scored his undefeated century and led Australia to victory by seven wickets. Ben Duckett’s 95 off 91 deliveries and Will Jacks’ 62 off 56 helped England go from 213 for two.

Cricket News / Total Apex Sports / July 21, 2024

Ollie Pope’s Unbeaten Century Leads England To A Quick Start

The start was good but the end was just amazing! On the first day of England’s second Test against the West Indies, Ollie Pope’s undefeated century helped them reach 259 for 4.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 19, 2024

Scattergun approach reminds West Indies of Kemar-sized hole

Shamarh Joseph adheres to the fourth-stump channel. Ben Duckett is denied room to free his arms, while the good length is keeping drives at bay. Claustrophobia sets in.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 18, 2024

Ben Duckett thrashes Jayden Seales for four consecutive boundaries

Ben Duckett tore into Jayden Seales, collecting four boundaries on the trot as Englandembarked on a boundary spree after the dismissal of Zac Crawley. Ollie Pope has, meanwhile, moved to 17 off 21 balls as the hosts attain the fastest Test fifty of all time.

Cricket News / FirstSportz / March 7, 2024

Watch: Shubman Gill grabs stunning RUNNING catch to dismiss Ben Duckett in fifth Test

India and England are currently locking horns in the fifth Test in Dharamshala. On Day 1 (March 7), Shubman Gill grabbed a brilliant catch to dismiss opener Ben Duckett.

Cricket News / Cricket on ClutchPoints / February 22, 2024

Cricket great roasts Ben Duckett over Yashasvi Jaiswal statement

The row over Ben Duckett’s weird comments about India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is showing no sign of de-escalating as Australian legend Michael Clarke became the latest to blast the England cricketer.