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England settle for quick-fix despite Ashes talk ahead of Sri Lanka Test

England appear to have stopped looking for a replacement for Ben Stokes - at least in the short-term

Evening Standard

Ollie Pope will strike different tone as leader but continuity is key

England’s stand-in Test captain has a weakened team under him for the first Test against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK

Five talking points ahead of England’s Test series against Sri Lanka

Ollie Pope steps in as skipper in the absence of Ben Stokes and Dan Lawrence gets the chance to impress.

The Independent UK

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Ollie Pope: England captain ready for 'one of the greatest honours in cricket'

The 26-year-old believes he is up for the challenge of stepping into Ben Stokes’ shoes

Evening Standard

Matthew Potts to face Sri Lanka as part of five-man England bowling attack

Matthew Potts will form part of a five-man England bowling attack in the opening Test against Sri Lanka, with Harry Brook promoted to vice-captain

The Guardian - UK

Matthew Potts named in England’s team for first Sri Lanka Test

Matthew Potts and Dan Lawrence have been named in England’s Test team against Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

Dan Lawrence confident he fits the mould for England as team to play Sri Lanka confirmed

Ollie Pope to captain side as Ben Stokes ruled out due to injury

Evening Standard

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Dan Lawrence confident his approach will suit new role as England opener

Lawrence will open with Ben Duckett in the absence of the injured Zak Crawley.

The Independent UK

World after Jimmy Anderson becomes clearer for England as attack shows bite

Return of Ben Stokes as a bowling force, plus the emergence of Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith, gives real hope for future

The Guardian - UK

England vs West Indies: Ben Stokes sure Mark Wood will join the 100 club

Record broken at Trent Bridge with Wood on the verge of history

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes says naming unchanged England side against West Indies an ‘easy decision’

Nottinghamshire seamer Dillon Pennington’s wait for a Test debut goes on, while Matthew Potts also sits out.

The Independent UK

England’s ruthless effort to replace Anderson and Broad starts at Lord’s

Dillon Pennington, Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson have potential but face tough battle to prove they can replace country’s greatest Test bowlers

The Guardian - UK

Keaton Jennings hits 183 not out for Lancashire: county cricket – as it happened

Batter’s brilliance overshadowed Jimmy Anderson’s presence at Southport, while Surrey’s Jamie Smith also hit a ton

The Guardian - UK

England Test squad: Surrey wicketkeeper Jamie Smith among uncapped trio called up to face West Indies

Three-match series begins on July 10

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Bazball 2.0 takes shape with senior England players left out of Test squad

No Bairstow, Foakes or Leach in squad to start West Indies series with Surrey’s Jamie Smith handed maiden Test call-up and the gloves

The Independent UK

Life after James Anderson: Five fast bowlers who could lead England’s future Test bowling attack

The County Championship’s standout seamers vying to take over from James Anderson this summer

The Guardian - UK

Lancashire v Durham, Surrey v Worcestershire: county cricket – as it happened

Tom Aspinwall impressed with ball in hand against Durham, while Gloucestershire ran riot against Leicestershire

The Hindu

Huge hole will be left: Stuart Broad on England's bowling attack after James Anderson's retirement

Stuart Broad expresses concerns about England's inexperienced bowling attack post James Anderson's retirement, highlighting potential challenges ahead.

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The Guardian - UK

Potts promises more Bazball and title ambition from all-action Durham

The fast bowler is targeting back-to-back triumphs as his swashbuckling promoted side step up to the County Championship’s First Division

The Times of India

Matthew Potts, Brydon Carse wreak havoc as England Lions bowl out India A for 192

AHMEDABAD: Durham pace duo of Matthew Potts and Brydon Carse wreaked havoc on a depleted India A side as they bowled the hosts out for a modest 192 to give England Lions upper hand in the third and final unofficial Test on Thursday.

The Times of India

England Lions pin India A to mat despite Rajat Patidar's quick 140

NEW DELHI: Despite a dazzling unbeaten ton from Rajat Patidar on the second day of the first unofficial Test, England Lions continued to dominate India A in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Evening Standard

England Lions pick strong squad for India tour as Matthew Potts, Keaton Jennings and Alex Lees called up

The likes of Matthew Potts, Keaton Jennings and Alex Lees will hope that they could yet play a part for the senior Test side

The Independent UK

England lose ODI series as West Indies chase reduced target

Jos Buttler out first ball as top-order collapse leaves England with mountain to climb in Barbados.

The Independent UK

Ben Duckett helps England rally to 206 in ODI series decider against West Indies

The tourists had slumped to 49 five in the 10th over.

The Hindu

Brook, Root among players to get ECB multi-year central contract; Stokes in one-year category

England cricketers awarded multi-year contracts, with Ben Stokes receiving a one-year deal. Joe Root, Mark Wood and Harry Brook given three-year contracts, while 18 others, including Jos Buttler, given two-year deals

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