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What is the highest ODI cricket score of all time? Jos Buttler inspires England to record total against the Netherlands

What is the highest ODI cricket score of all time? Jos Buttler inspires England to record total against the Netherlands

England put the Netherlands attack to the sword as they smashed a remarkable 498/4 in the first one-day international in Amstelveen. Phil Salt, Dawid Malan and Jos Buttler all plundered centuries after home captain Pieter Seelaar won the toss and opted to field.

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Joe Root resigns from England Test captaincy after back-to-back series defeats

Joe Root resigns from England Test captaincy after back-to-back series defeats

Joe Root has announced his resignation from the England Test captaincy after five years in the role. The 31-year-old revealed he was stepping down on Friday in a detailed statement, with a replacement yet to be announced.

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England's 20-0 demolition of Latvia exposes women's football problems that UEFA & FIFA must solve

England's 20-0 demolition of Latvia exposes women's football problems that UEFA & FIFA must solve

“Women’s football is a joke,” read one tweet. “A complete farce,” read another. After England beat Latvia 20-0 on Tuesday night, there were heaps more just like these. It was the biggest ever win in a Women’s World Cup qualification game, breaking a record set just days earlier by Belgium, who defeated Armenia 19-0.

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England vs. Italy result: Italians beat English in Euro 2021 final in penalty kick shootout

England vs. Italy result: Italians beat English in Euro 2021 final in penalty kick shootout

“It’s coming to Rome” is what Italian players were shouting in celebration after winning the Euro 2021 final in a dramatic penalty kick shootout against England that saw goalkpeeper Gigi Donnarumma emerge as the hero.

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