Harry Brook pinpoints England weakness in New Zealand defeat despite ‘awesome’ Jofra Archer display Archer claimed three for 23 in a losing effort for England in Hamilton The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
‘New Zealand outplayed us’: Brook admits England failings as series is lost New Zealand prevail by five wickets to seal ODI series victory, with Jofra Archer’s impressive return the only real positive for England The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025
Steven Finn: ‘Saying I was not selectable was clumsy language and it damaged me’ In his candid new book, the former England fast bowler talks about the lasting mental turmoil that ended his 2013-14 Ashes tour The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
England look to dodge lightning strike after familiar crumble in opening ODI Harry Brook urges batters to follow his example and ‘knock them off their lengths’ to turn things around in second ODI against New Zealand The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
Jamie Overton ‘happy with decision’ to take red-ball break and miss Ashes series Overton cited concerns about the physical and mental exertions of playing all three formats as a major factor in his decision. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
Luke Wood determined to enjoy his latest lease of life with England Wood was an ever-present in England’s rain-affected T20 series win in New Zealand. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Jofra Archer’s late arrival gives Luke Wood chance to shine for England against New Zealand Fast bowler is relishing his opportunity in the first ODI after two years in the international wilderness The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025
England delay team reveal for latest T20 with weather forcing training indoors England were forced to conduct the final training session ahead of their third T20 game against New Zealand indoors The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025
Jofra Archer to miss England’s first ODI in New Zealand with Ashes in mind The 30-year-old is set to arrive into New Zealand on Saturday morning alongside fellow express quicks Mark Wood and Josh Tongue. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 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 Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025
England’s Ashes preparation borders on arrogance – Lord Ian Botham The former England all-rounder is worried Ben Stokes’ side will be underprepared for the first Test in Perth due to the lack of warm-up matches. The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Doubt grows over Cummins' availability for Ashes Pat Cummins' back injury hasn't healed enough to start bowling, as the Australia captain faces the prospect of missing the whole Ashes series. AAP · Oct 8, 2025
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 Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025
AAP · Sep 23, 2025 England make shock Ashes squad pick as Brook promoted Occasional spinner Will Jacks has been included in England's Ashes squad with Harry Brook made vice-captain and several players needing to prove their fitness.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 Will Jacks handed surprise Ashes call-up as England overlook Rehan Ahmed and Chris Woakes for Australia Jacks appears to have got the nod ahead of Ahmed and Liam Dawson as back-up to lead spinner Shoaib Bashir, while fast bowler Mark Wood is fit to return
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025 England lay down gauntlet after naming five 90mph seamers in Ashes squad Rob Key’s selection panel has named England’s quickest attack for a generation to try to win back the Ashes in Australia
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025 Speed thrills: from Donald to Archer, why pace is a spectacle like no other In a modern game peppered with sixes and slanted towards batters, we need the raw beauty of fast bowling more than ever
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 England duo Phil Salt and Harry Brook admit thinking passing 300 was impossible Salt’s record-breaking innings took England past the mark for the first time
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025 England rout South Africa to level T20 series as Phil Salt stars with rapid ton The Welshman required just 39 balls to complete his century
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025 Records tumble as Phil Salt’s stunning century leads England to T20 rout of South Africa England made history, and for the first time more than 300 runs, to thump South Africa in the second Twenty20 at Old Trafford
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 Phil Salt’s brutal brilliance reveals a new England in crushing win over South Africa Salt produced a spectacular innings to batter the Proteas with 141 not-out off just 60 balls, inspiring a crushing 146-run victory to level the series at 1-1 and underline the captivating nature of Bazball
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025 England thrash South Africa after Phil Salt heroics takes them past 300 barrier Salt’s scorching 39-ball ton was England’s quickest in any format and he also recorded their greatest T20 individual score with 141 not out off.
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 Harry Brook describes England’s rain-affected T20 as ‘a bit of a shambles’ England were left with a target of 69 from five overs after a rain interruption ended the Proteas’ innings prematurely.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025 England lose shortened T20 ‘shambles’ against South Africa in rain-affected opener South Africa defeated England by 14 runs (DLS method) in a rain-affected first T20 after scoring 97-5 and restricting the hosts to 54-5 from their five overs