Root (left) and Stokes will play no part in the Twenty20 series against South Africa
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England have called up five uncapped players for the three-match Twenty20 series against South Africa after opting to rest five regular faces, including batsman Joe Root and all-rounder Ben Stokes.
Stokes is delighted upon bringing up his third ODI hundred
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Ben Stokes’ terrific all-round performance, coupled with the relentless rain, saw England take down Australia by 40 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method and end their Champions Trophy campaign.
“He’s performed so consistently, and is undoubtedly now the best short form spinner in the world”
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Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has lauded Imran Tahir, branding him as the “best short form spinner in the world”.
Rashid was named Man of the Match for his career-best figures of 5-27 off eight overs
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Adil Rashid took his first five-for in ODI cricket to help England demolish Ireland by seven wickets in the first ODI in Bristol.
