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Writing a book with Chris Woakes revealed inner steel of the nicest man in cricket

All-rounder and ‘the best teammate you could wish for’ has seen profound change since his first-class debut in 2006

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21

Chris Woakes: ‘It’s unacceptable seeing the way some England players have acted’

Chris Woakes tells Donald McRae about his surreal last stand at the Oval, his ‘shabby’ treatment by Rob Key and the problem of cricket’s drinking culture

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

Nice guys finish first as Bamber and Woakes help Warwickshire seal slow-burn title

Two bowlers often described as ‘the nicest guys in cricket’ played starring roles as the Bears outlasted the County Championship competition

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

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Warwickshire clinch County Championship title with victory over Leicestershire

Warwickshire were crowned the County Championship winners after beating Leicestershire by an innings and 79 runs at Edgbaston

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

Warwickshire clinch the title, Bairstow the hero for Yorkshire: County Championship, third day – as it happened

Updates from the final round of county cricket games, with Tanya Aldred at the controls

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

Warwickshire ‘in the groove’ as County Championship destiny calls

Going into the last round 11 points clear, the bowler Olly Hannon-Dalby is confident the favourites can clinch the title

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

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 · Aug 23

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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 · Aug 22

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.

AAP · Aug 3

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 · Apr 3

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 · Apr 1

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 · Apr 1

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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

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 · Nov 10, 2025

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The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025

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 · Oct 21, 2025

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 · Oct 21, 2025

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 · Oct 21, 2025

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.

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The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025

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 · Oct 21, 2025

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.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025

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 · Sep 29, 2025

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 · Sep 29, 2025

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 · Sep 29, 2025

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

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

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

Chris Woakes announces retirement from international cricket

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

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