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Former England captain Michael Vaughan has issued a warning to the England players not to run themselves into the ground during their preparation for the Ashes in Australia.

The ICC board have approved the introduction of a Test world championship, ODI league as well as a trial for four-day Test matches after the governing body's meeting in Auckland.

Ben Stokes has been dropped by New Balance in light of his late-night brawl outside a Bristol nightclub in September, with the Durham man currently under police investigation.

Ben Stokes will not travel with England to Australia for the Ashes – for now – as he awaits clearance from a police investigation into the incident that saw him involved in a brawl.

Steven Finn has been drafted into the travelling squad with Stokes remaining subject to a police investigation and an internal disciplinary procedure.

England hope to retain Ashes urn in Australia in five-Test series, which begins on 23 November in Brisbane.

England's all-rounder was arrested last month after being involved in a brawl outside a nightclub in Bristol.

Stokes was caught on video in a violent brawl last week.

Jonny Bairstow smashes an unbeaten 141 to complete nine wicket victory and 4-0 series success.

Video footage emerged of the violent incident on Wednesday night.

The Sun has published footage of a brawl involving a group of males in the early hours of Monday.

Duo combine for 77 runs in eight overs as England scrape six-run victory on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.

England squad to play in Australia this winter was announced with three uncapped players included.

Stokes was arrested for his alleged involvement in a brawl outside a nightclub.

Durham all-rounder will remain as Joe Root's Test vice-captain "pending any disciplinary procedures".

All-rounder released under investigation without charge following incident in the early hours of Monday morning.

Teams will resume five-match series at Bristol on Sunday [24 September].

The Ashes will begin on 23 November.

The South Asian nation became the last team to automatically qualify.

Bairstow racked up 100 to guide England to victory with 11 overs left.

The former world number one says strides are being made for women in sports.

Kesrick Williams and Carlos Brathwaite both took three wickets as England failed to chase 177.

England win by nine wickets on day three after Anderson takes 7-42.

The 35-year-old become just the sixth bowler to reach that milestone.

Hosts close day one of the decisive third Test against West Indies trailing by 77 runs on 46-4.

The white-ball matches could serve as a preview for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

Barbadian becomes the first player ever to score two centuries in the same first-class match at the home of Yorkshire.

Visitors close day four at Headingley at 5-0 after their opponents declare on 490-8.

There have been five day-night Test matches played so far.