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English cricket’s latest shame raises deeper question about sport’s relationship with alcohol

COMMENT: The fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation after an incident at a nightclub. Harry Latham-Coyle asks why England do not seem to be learning the lessons of a troubled period

The Independent UK

England weigh up Test debut for Sonny Baker with one eye on the weather

England have announced a slimmed-down squad of 12 for the first match of the summer, against New Zealand at Lord’s starting on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Sonny Baker willing to accept injuries in quest for raw speed

The 23-year-old has already overcome three stress fractures in his lower back in his fledgling career.

The Independent UK

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England paceman Mark Wood gives unnerving update on injury recovery: ‘Real slow going’

Wood saw his Ashes campaign derailed by the recurrence of a knee injury

The Independent UK

‘He’s doing all he can’: England back Buttler to end miserable run of form

England will give Jos Buttler the chance to turn around his miserable form at the T20 World Cup, believing a return to his usual high standard is imminent

The Guardian - UK

Jos Buttler insists ‘dressing room knows the truth’ about McCullum’s qualities

Former white-ball captain Jos Buttler launched a staunch defence of coach Brendon McCullum, saying ‘everyone in the dressing room knows the truth’

The Guardian - UK

Nostradamus Starc and Smith saw England's woes coming

Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc's Ashes predictions have proven correct, with the pair highlighting England's biggest bowling issues months before the series.

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England’s Ashes player ratings: Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope flop in 4-1 defeat by Australia as Jacob Bethell shines

England toiled to another Ashes humiliation at the hands of Australia

The Independent UK

Two England bowling options emerge for Sydney Ashes Test after Gus Atkinson injury

Atkinson has been ruled out of the final Ashes Test with a hamstring injury

The Independent UK

Atkinson out: England lose third Ashes quick

England arrived in Australia with a four-strong pace cartel ready to rock the hosts. They will end the series with just one of them still standing.

AAP

England suffer injury blow with Gus Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test in Sydney

Atkinson’s early exit follows the withdrawals of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer

The Independent UK

Matthew Potts poised to play in fifth Ashes Test after England rule out Gus Atkinson

Tourists expected to pick fast bowler in XI for series finale at SCG, while the Cricket Australia boss is confident of a ‘good wicket’ in Sydney

The Guardian - AU

Stokes hails 'brave' England after drought-breaking win

Ben Stokes beamed with pride and a hint of relief after England's "courageous" victory in the fourth Ashes Test ended a 15-year drought in Australia.

AAP

The four changes England must consider to revive Ashes hopes

Needing to win all three remaining Tests to win back the Ashes, will England make changes in Adelaide?

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Mark Wood suffers series-ending injury as England’s hopes of Ashes comeback hit

Wood has suffered fresh knee problems and will depart Australia, having got through just 11 wicketless overs in the first Test at Perth.

Evening Standard

England blow as injured Mark Wood ruled out for remaining Ashes Tests

Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood will also sit out the rest of the series

AAP

England cop hammer blow with quick ruled out of Ashes

England quick Mark Wood has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes, making the tourists' task of recovering from 2-0 down even more difficult.

The Guardian - UK

England dealt fresh Ashes blow with Mark Wood ruled out for rest of series

The fast bowler said: ‘My knee just hasn’t held up,’ after a flare-up following the first Test of the joint he had an operation on in March

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The Independent UK

‘Desperately disappointed’ Mark Wood ruled out of Ashes with knee injury as England call up replacement

Australia, meanwhile, have ruled Josh Hazlewood out of the final three Tests

The Independent UK

Ashes 2025 live score: Root and Archer boost England with late blitz after Starc’s pink-ball masterclass

Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes sends message to Shoaib Bashir after Ashes snub

Will Jacks has got the nod over Shoaib Bashir for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane

The Guardian - UK

Bashir is ‘England’s No 1 spinner’ despite exclusion from Ashes Test, says Stokes

Shoaib Bashir has been reassured that he remains England’s first-pick spinner, despite Will Jacks being selected instead for the second Ashes Test

AAP

Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued.

The Independent UK

England name team for second Ashes Test as Mark Wood’s replacement is revealed

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'Put a helmet on next time': Poms learn scooter lesson

England's players will be more safety conscious on any future e-scooter rides after a handful were photographed without helmets in Brisbane.

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