4 d. ago Etsy witch who cast spell on Charlie Kirk days before his assassination says she ‘regrets’ what happened

‘Our spells are spiritual in nature and we do not perform actions that are intended to cause physical harm,’ the self-proclaimed witch said

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4 d. ago Farewell the Wizard: Chris Woakes could cast spells but let his cricket do the talking | Ali Martin

Warwickshire all-rounder always put the team first and hit the heights for England with an enviable Test career and two World Cup winsAs suspected at the time, Chris Woakes bravely walking out to bat at the Oval in August, arm in a sling, crowd on their feet, was his final act as an England cricketer. Grimacing through the agony of a dislocated shoulder, it made for front page news and a fitting, albeit unwitting, exit.Few Test careers get endings such as Stuart Broad’s mic‑drop at the same ground, or the sentimental farewells laid on for Jimmy Anderson or Alastair Cook. But this one suited Woakes: full circle at the scene of his Test debut 12 years earlier and still putting the team first. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Chris Woakes announces retirement from international cricket

The England all-rounder has retired from Three Lions duty with immediate effect

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4 d. ago Chris Woakes: England seamer retires from international cricket after Ashes omission

Warwickshire all-rounder told he is not in Three Lions’ plans

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9 d. ago Rob Key insists Brook’s England promotion is not ‘scheme’ to oust Pope

Key all but confirms Woakes’ international career is overBrook replaces Pope as vice-captain for Ashes seriesRob Key has all but confirmed that Chris Woakes has played his last game for England and insisted that Harry Brook’s promotion to vice-captain for the Ashes is not “an elaborate scheme” to oust Ollie Pope from the team.Speaking a day after naming a 16-man squad to take on Australia, Key, the team director, clarified the selections – not least the late switch in deputy for Ben Stokes – and confirmed that Woakes missed out due to the dislocated shoulder sustained during the final Test of the summer. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Potts in contention for England’s Ashes squad as Woakes faces race to be fit

Chris Woakes a risk after dislocating shoulderRehan Ahmed also in frame as second spinner Matthew Potts could be handed a spot in England’s main Ashes squad when Rob Key and the selectors finalise their plans for Australia. While the head coach, Brendon McCullum, has said to expect few surprises after a settled period for the Test side, Jamie Overton’s withdrawal from first-class cricket – plus uncertainty over the fitness of Chris Woakes – does mean there are final decisions to be made this week as regards the seamers.The core of this group picks itself, with Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue all considered bankers – none are expected to play the final round of the County Championship – and optimism that Mark Wood is on track for a return after undergoing knee surgery in March. Continue reading...

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