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Northants thrash Lancashire to keep Kent in sight: county cricket day four – as it happened

Northamptonshire won by 316 runs at Old Trafford which keeps them close to Kent at the top of Division Two

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes stars as Durham boost promotion hopes in County Championship

The former England captain took five wickets against Derbyshire, while Warwickshire pipped Sussex in a Division One thriller

The Independent UK

Fire's Short wins battle of Aussie allrounders

Matt Short and Marcus Stoinis have both made half centuries in scoring half the runs in an English Hundred match with the Victorian coming out on top.

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Foakes to the rescue for Surrey as County Championship makes its earliest start

Wicketkeeper hits ton against Warwickshire and impresses alongside Tom Lawes on season’s opening day

The Guardian - UK

ECB to trial player replacements for injuries, illness and life events in County Championship

Counties will be permitted to replace injured players, though have been warned to respect the rules

The Independent UK

County Championship: Team-by-team guide to new season – and the England hopefuls to look out for

With Test places up for grabs, another thrilling English summer could be in store

The Independent UK

County season arrives with fresh hope of domestic displays paving path to international stage

Not everyone is optimistic it will be the case, but players should start the season believing performances will be noticed by the England setup

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Chris Woakes highlights ‘definite bonus’ for England ahead of first Ashes Test in Australia

Chris Woakes believes one crucial decision could play into England’s hands in the upcoming Ashes

The Independent UK

Chris Woakes happy as Australia give up ‘Gabbatoir’ factor in Ashes opener

The now-retired seamer feels the revised running order gives England a boost for this winter’s series.

The Independent UK

Shaun Wane promises England-Australia ‘smash-up’ in long-awaited rugby league Ashes

The first Test of the three-match Ashes series takes place at Wembley this Saturday

The Independent UK

Amy Jones hoping England strike early blow against Australia at World Cup

Both teams have already qualified for the semi-finals but England will look to turn the tables after the Ashes.

The Independent UK

Adil Rashid insists impressive England ‘still have a long way to go’

The ever-dependable Rashid claimed four for 32 in a 65-run win over New Zealand on Monday.

The Independent UK

Chris Woakes sounds Ben Stokes warning over Ashes bowling

Woakes retired from international cricket this summer but is backing England to perform well down under

The Independent UK

Chris Woakes: England must keep Mark Wood and Jofra Archer fit to win Ashes

The former England all-rounder cited fitness as a key factor in which side will come out on top.

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Flag alert! Gary Neville may not be Orwell but he is a very English type of patriot

An easy target for accusations of luxury hypocrisy, Neville has at least tried to address an issue that has everything to do with aggressively flag-draped and militarised modern sport

The Guardian - UK

Farewell the Wizard: Chris Woakes could cast spells but let his cricket do the talking

Chris Woakes always put the team first and hit the heights for England with an enviable Test career and two World Cup wins

The Independent UK

Nat Sciver-Brunt explains why being ‘outsiders’ might help England at Cricket World Cup

England have disappointed at recent global tournaments but captain Sciver-Brunt is hopeful they can contend in India

The Independent UK

Chris Woakes calls time on England career after missing out on Ashes squad

The 36-year-old suffered a dislocated shoulder fielding against India.

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The Independent UK

Chris Woakes announces retirement from international cricket

The England all-rounder has retired from Three Lions duty with immediate effect

Evening Standard

Chris Woakes: England seamer retires from international cricket after Ashes omission

Warwickshire all-rounder told he is not in Three Lions’ plans

The Guardian - UK

Chris Woakes retires from international cricket to end 15-year England career

Chris Woakes has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing to a close a near 15-year England career

The Guardian - UK

Rob Key insists Brook’s England promotion is not ‘scheme’ to oust Pope

The team director said: ‘Brook is the better leader, so that’s why he gets that [vice-captain] job’ while all but confirming Chris Woakes’ England career is over

The Independent UK

Why England have changed vice-captain for the Ashes: ‘Harry Brook is just a better leader’

Brook takes over from Ollie Pope, whose place could come under threat from Jacob Bethell in Australia

Evening Standard

The Ashes: Harry Brook named England vice-captain as Will Jacks a surprise inclusion in 16-man squad

Veteran Chris Woakes will miss the tournament after injuring his shoulder this summer

The Independent UK

Will Jacks named in England’s Ashes squad with new vice-captain Harry Brook

Jacks has been handed the final spot in a 16-man squad that travels to Australia with hopes of reclaiming the urn for the first time since 2015.

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