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India eased to a six-wicket win over England in the first men's one-day international at Edgbaston.

George Dobell and Melinda Farrell reunite to discuss England's ODI prospects, the fallout from Brendon McCullum's sacking as Test head coach and the possible reduction in nations for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

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India's spinners combined to complete a resounding win in a landmark Test; in truth, England were hardly ever in the contest from the very first morning.

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Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont both fell cheaply in their final international innings, as India closed in on an utterly dominant victory.

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Melinda Farrell and Nick Friend assess day two of the Women's Test between England and India at Lord's.

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Melinda Farrell and Nick Friend dissect day one of the Women's Test between England and India at Lord's.

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Nick Howson and Oscar Ress discuss England's nine-wicket win over India at Bristol.

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