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SHOCKING: 5 - What They Never Told You

Jamie Smith in a ‘great place’ to attack India in marquee Test series

Smith had never opened in List A cricket before.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum have full faith Jamie Smith can open in ODIs

Smith will open alongside Ben Duckett to start England’s three-match series against the West Indies

The Independent UK

Roland Butcher: ‘West Indies are struggling – we’ve not hit rock bottom yet’

The Barbados-born former England player talks to Simon Burnton about being jettisoned as a West Indies selector, the risks of the new cricket structure and his thwarted football dreams

The Guardian - UK

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Gus Atkinson out of England ODI series against West Indies with hamstring strain

England have decided not to risk the Surrey quick in Harry Brook’s first assignment since taking over as white-ball captain.

The Independent UK

Bennett scores Zimbabwe’s fastest Test century before England regain grip

Zimbabwe lost two late wickets in the final session at Trent Bridge after providing a tough workout for England’s attack for much of day two

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes underlines importance with vital spell as England turn the screw against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe (265 & 30-2) trail England (565/6d) by 270 runs: Back from an injured hamstring, the England captain produced a key burst of fast bowling to help his side seize total control at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

The new-ball burst that showed why England rate Sam Cook highly

Given the new ball on debut, the Essex seamer extracted Zimbabwe’s Ben Curran and beat the bat several more times on a placid pitch

The Independent UK

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England call up uncapped duo for Zimbabwe Test as Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir retained

Essex seamer Sam Cook earns his first call-up and could make his debut at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

Sam Cook selected for England Test squad as Chris Woakes misses out

Sam Cook has been selected for England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month as seamer Chris Woakes, who has an ankle injury, makes way

The Guardian - UK

Hats off to the county cap, the players’ headwear with a mystical symbolism

Bowlers for bowlers? Not quite, but county cricket’s capping traditions are rich, varied – and wonderfully idiosyncratic

The Guardian - UK

Stick or twist? England’s selectors weigh up options for Zimbabwe Test

If Zak Crawley’s form is a worry the middle-order is not, but Ben Stokes’s ability to function as an all-rounder remains unknown

The Guardian - UK

Ben Raine and Codi Yusuf impress as Durham down Worcestershire inside two days

The visitors won by six wickets at New Road.

The Independent UK

County cricket: Durham beat Worcestershire inside two days – as it happened

Durham earned a six-wicket win on a verdant outfield which favoured the bowlers and hampered their hosts

The Guardian - UK

Gus Atkinson ignites Surrey’s stuttering season with hostile spell against Somerset

Somerset (283ao) against Surrey: Atkinson capped a fine week with an impressive spell as the hosts edged the opening day at The Oval

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Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith return to county ranks this week

Wicketkeeper Smith will line up alongside fellow Test players Ollie Pope and Gus Atkinson in Surrey’s clash with Somerset.

The Independent UK

Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith and Sophie Ecclestone named among Wisden Cricketers of the Year

The England trio are named alongside county stars Liam Dawson and Dan Worrall after starring in the 2024 English summer

The Independent UK

Essex rest Sam Cook as 14 wickets fall on opening day against Worcestershire

The prolific seamer has been rested ahead of an increasingly likely Test call-up next month.

The Independent UK

Gus Atkinson knows getting the balance right is important in a busy summer

The 27-year-old has claimed 52 wickets at an average of 22.15 in 11 Test matches for England.

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Evening Standard

Dan Worrall: Australia-born Surrey star gives verdict on potential England call before Ashes

Fast bowler focusing on county cricket but willing to switch international allegiance should he be asked

The Times of India

Champions Trophy 2025 All Team Squads: Full Players List and Updates

NEW DELHI: The ICC Champions Trophy is set to begin in Pakistan on February 19, marking its return after an eight-year gap. The marquee tournament will feature the top eight men’s ODI teams competing for the prestigious title. The teams are divided into two groups, with the top two from…

Evening Standard

England end nightmare India tour with ODI whitewash as Ben Duckett injury sparks Champions Trophy fears

Jos Buttler’s undermanned side finish disastrous trip with a seventh defeat in eight matches in Ahmedabad

The Guardian - UK

Jos Buttler defends England over ‘lazy’ rumours after India seal 3-0 clean sweep

Jos Buttler was left to defend his team from accusations of not training enough after another hammering saw them complete a poor trip to India

The Independent UK

England’s Champions Trophy build-up dented by Ben Duckett worry and another loss

The hosts were too hot to handle in Ahmedabad.

The Guardian - UK

Rohit Sharma hits century as India surge to ODI series victory over England

India beat England by four wickets in the second ODI to clinch the series with a game to spare after Sharma’s heroics

Dynamite News

2nd ODI: England opts to bat first against India; Kohli returns

With India 1-0 up in the series after a four-wicket win in the first ODI at Nagpur, England would be aiming to make a comeback in the series and set up an exciting decider. Read further on Dynamite News:

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