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The week in Cricket
The week therefore combined established dominance with several teams starting to rebuild.
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Stokes' international retirement and New Zealand's farewell-series win forced England to confront a new era, with Stokes backing Brook as a Test captaincy option. The transition became immediate in the India Test as Archer returned, Tongue debuted, England won with batting depth, and the team emphasized fielding standards.
Australia followed their semi-final win over West Indies by beating England by seven wickets to claim a seventh Women's T20 World Cup. England's returnee Nat Sciver-Brunt made an unbeaten 58, but Australia chased 150 in control.
Injuries and illness forced Sri Lanka to reshape its XI, but Lahiru Udara's 188 and first Test century put West Indies under pressure in Antigua. West Indies also regained Shai Hope and adjusted to Kemar Roach's availability.
Pakistan removed Shan Masood as Test captain, restored Babar Azam, and left several senior players out of plans for the West Indies and England Tests.
A run of county results reshaped both the top of the table and the knockout race: Northants maintained a perfect record, Hampshire strengthened its lead, and Yorkshire's win improved its position while Worcestershire stayed in contention.
Sussex's reshaping reached beyond the playing squad as fast bowler Henry Crocombe agreed to leave for Surrey, Clark stayed for another year, and former athletics chief Warner became chair.
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