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England’s summer was far from perfect but they head towards winter in upbeat mood | Mark Ramprakash

Following a chaotic period featuring management turmoil, coaching vacancies, and sudden retirements, England's cricket setup has shifted into a positive trajectory heading into the winter. Strong displays across both Test and limited-overs fixtures during the latter half of the summer have established a talented player base and a stable coaching framework, setting the stage for an upcoming series against South Africa.

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