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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

Why England are under pressure as New Zealand Test series gets underway

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The Independent UK

England in thrall to franchise world before visit of tricky New Zealand

The debate over Jofra Archer’s absence after his IPL stint and at least one new face in Emilio Gay add to the enticing storylines

The Guardian - UK

Three Lord’s of London: 150 Tests at cricket’s grand, complicated citadel

It may be the closely guarded private fiefdom of the MCC, but the weight of history makes the ground a true institution

The Guardian - UK

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CRIK:Stokes says absent Archer is 'committed' to England

England captain Ben Stokes insists fast bowler Jofra Archer loves playing for his country despite IPL commitments that mean he will not face New Zealand.

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Stokes says absent Archer is 'committed' to England

England captain Ben Stokes insists fast bowler Jofra Archer loves playing for his country despite IPL commitments that mean he will not face New Zealand.

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Stokes defends Archer’s Test absence and warns strictness risks England exit

Ben Stokes has defended England’s decision to excuse Jofra Archer from the start of the Test summer so he could compete in the Indian Premier League

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes defends Jofra Archer over his England absence due to IPL commitments

Stokes fears a hard-line stance could see the likes of Archer desert international cricket.

The Independent UK

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Revolution or evolution for England? Here’s what to expect at Lord’s after Ashes humbling

Having been fortunate to survive the Ashes debacle, Brendon McCullum and his side must find a new way against a familiar foe

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes insists Jofra Archer is committed to England despite missing Lord’s Test

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes responds to Jofra Archer’s absence from first Test against New Zealand

Archer is unavailable for the start of the Test summer due to his participation in the IPL

The Independent UK

Wednesday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

Aryna Sabalenka headlines the day’s French Open action while Ben Stokes will face the media.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes warned his England captaincy could be on the line ahead of ‘high stakes’ Test summer

England will be back in Test action when they face New Zealand on Thursday

The Independent UK

McCullum vows to keep ‘firm grip’ on England players after ‘mistakes’ in winter tours

Brendon McCullum has admitted there were ‘some mistakes’ made during England’s winter’s tours of New Zealand and Australia

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Broad admits surprise over Ollie Robinson’s England recall: ‘Why was he not at the Ashes?’

Robinson looks set to take the new ball at Lord’s in the first Test against New Zealand

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Harry Brook proves surprise star with ball as Yorkshire pile pressure on Surrey

The part-timer dismissed England teammate Jamie Smith as one of three key wickets on day three at Headingley

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow’s first century as captain digs Yorkshire out of a hole

Fisher has been drafted into a 15-man England squad for next month’s first Test against New Zealand.

The Guardian - UK

England head to training camp with fresh faces but post-Ashes identity still a mystery

Brendon McCullum will have to adapt to a new environment as Test setup looks to move on from thrashing

AAP

'He stood out': the Aussie who'll select England team

With a new Aussie selector, new female coach, new faces in the team -- and an old hand given a last chance -- it's been a huge day for English men's cricket.

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The Independent UK

Rob Key sends message to axed Zak Crawley and explains Ollie Robinson’s England Test recall

England have also selected Durham’s Emilio Gay and rising talent James Rew in a reshaped squad for the first Test against New Zealand, signalling the start of a rebuild after the Ashes

The Independent UK

England keep options open as uncapped trio called up and Ollie Robinson recalled to squad for first Test

Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker will all hope for debuts, with Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed vying for the spinner’s spot

The Guardian - UK

Sarah Taylor named England men’s fielding coach while Gay, Rew and Baker are called up

Sarah Taylor, the former England wicketkeeper, will be in charge of the fielding drills during the men’s three-Test series against New Zealand

The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan details why Marcus North is a great choice as England’s new selector

The former Australia batter has worked within the County Championship in recent years and is now set to form part of the core group responsible for England’s selection

The Independent UK

Emilio Gay among a number of county hopefuls waiting on England squad

Gay has hit three centuries and posted 552 runs at 92.00 in the County Championship so far this season.

The Guardian - UK

Middlesex, Durham and Essex wrap up wins: county cricket, day three – as it happened

Naavya Sharma took three wickets in one over as Middlesex claimed victory over Lancashire

The Guardian - UK

Glamorgan’s Norton claims hat-trick on debut, Sibley on song for Surrey: county cricket – as it happened

Glamorgan teenager Tom Norton pegged back Somerset while Warwickshire skittled Yorkshire to take control of their match at Edgbaston

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