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'Shambolic' - Stokes and Root question Ashes venues

Captain Joe Root said it is "a shame" his England team will not play at Headingley again until 2029, with predecessor Ben Stokes calling it "shambolic".

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22 Aug 2026, 08:36 UTC
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22 Aug 2026, 09:11 UTC
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Captain Joe Root said it is "a shame" his England team will not play at Headingley again until 2029, with predecessor Ben Stokes calling it "shambolic".
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    'Shambolic' - Stokes and Root question Ashes venues

    Captain Joe Root said it is "a shame" his England team will not play at Headingley again until 2029, with predecessor Ben Stokes calling it "shambolic".

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    It would be 'nice to have choice' over Ashes venues - Root

    Joe Root said "it would be nice to have a choice" over the venues where his England team play as they leave Headingley until 2029.

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#1174
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