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'Not playing to survive': Joe Root defends Smith's approach after poor dismissal in fifth Ashes Test

England batter Joe Root defended teammate Jamie Smith after his dismissal in the first innings of the final Test in Sydney, saying a batter’s role is to score runs and not just stay at the crease.
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Root ready for Ashes without Stokes

LONDON — England captain Joe Root said Friday his side were prepared to be without star all-rounder Ben Stokes for the whole of their upcoming Ashes tour of Australia. Stokes, England's vice-captain, ...