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Zak Crawley: Maverick match-winner or an England gamble destined to fail?

This iteration of England have never been shy in backing Zak Crawley.

Evening Standard

‘I don’t care’: Zak Crawley responds to online critics over England Test selection

Zak Crawley was named in the squad for England’s pre-Ashes Test against Ireland

The Independent UK

England cut is harsh on Foakes but Bairstow decision offers Ashes clarity

Whatever the rights and wrongs of Jonny Bairstow’s return behind the stumps for England’s Test side, the selectors cannot be accused of dithering

The Guardian - UK

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‘Like a Formula 1 car’: Jofra Archer setback leaves England searching for answers but hope remains

England’s fast bowler will not renew his rivalry with Steve Smith in this summer’s Ashes, as Sonia Twigg analyses where the ECB turn next to solve his chronic elbow issue

The Independent UK

England keeping faith in Jofra Archer after "distraught" star is ruled out of Ashes

World Cup defence in October also in doubt after Archer is ruled out of entire summer with recurring elbow injury

Daily Mirror

England agonised over dropping Ben Foakes for Jonny Bairstow – Rob Key

Bairstow’s six hundreds in 2022, before breaking his leg in three places in August, meant he was a shoo-in to reclaim his spot.

The Independent UK

Injured Archer out of Ashes, Bairstow replaces Foakes for Ireland test

Jofra Archer, who will miss the Ashes, played five matches for Mumbai Indians before the injury ended his IPL stint last week

The Hindu

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Jofra Archer ‘distraught’ after being ruled out of Ashes summer

The 28-year-old had high hopes of returning to face Australia, having not played Test cricket since February 2021

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer ‘distraught’ after being ruled out of Ashes summer, says Rob Key

The 28-year-old had high hopes of returning to face Australia, having not played Test cricket since February 2021.

The Independent UK

Injured paceman Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes in blow for England

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ashes and "the rest of the summer" in a massive blow for the hosts.

The New Daily

$Jofra Archer to miss Ashes summer with fresh stress fracture in his elbow$

Jofra Archer to miss Ashes summer with fresh stress fracture in his elbow

Archer has not played Test cricket for more than two years but had hoped to make his return against Australia.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow returns to England Test team as wicket-keeper but Jofra Archer OUT of Ashes

Ollie Pope is named vice-captain but Jofra Archer will take no part in the Ashes after being ruled out for the rest of the summer with a stress fracture of his right elbow

Daily Mirror

Jofra Archer tipped to shine for England in Ashes if he makes "smart" decision

Fellow fast bowler Saqib Mahmood reckons high demands on Jofra Archer's talents will need to be managed carefully if he is to have another huge year like he did in 2019

Daily Mirror

England chief offers new 'Bazball' definition as Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum hailed

England have won ten out of 12 Tests under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum while playing a style of cricket that has become known as 'Bazball' and Managing Director Rob Key has given his thoughts on the pair's success, having been the man who appointed them in the first place

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

England players could sign multi-year central contracts after ECB gives go-ahead

The move is to secure the services of England’s best players amid the threat of franchise cricket.

The Guardian - UK

ECB’s Richard Gould calls banter ‘a swear word’ after Yorkshire scandal

Richard Gould confirmed a separate review into dressing room culture has been completed and a proposed cut to the County Championship is ‘dead in the water’

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes urged to snub £1.6m IPL payday and focus on Ashes amid knee injury concerns

England captain Ben Stokes is dealing with a chronic injury problem in his left knee and the likes of Steve Harmison and Michael Vaughan have urged him to withdraw from the IPL and focus solely on the Ashes

Daily Mirror

England chief Rob Key's comments ring true after nail-biting New Zealand Test defeat

England lost by the barest of margins in their second and final Test match against New Zealand earlier today, which ended their six-game winning streak in the longest format

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Daily Mirror

Nasser Hussain makes Ashes prediction ahead of "mouthwatering" England vs Australia clash

England are hoping to regain the Ashes from Australia for the first time since 2015 this summer and former skipper Nasser Hussain has given his thoughts on the upcoming series

Daily Mirror

Alex Lees reflects on "disappointing" England axing as he eyes second chance with Lions

Alex Lees has discusses getting dropped by England and the opener says he is hopeful of earning a recall, having been named in the Lions squad which is set to face Sri Lanka A

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes’ success shows other sports captaincy risks can be worth taking

Mavericks don’t often get the big jobs – Ben Stokes has shown everyone the value of doing things differently

Daily Mirror

Extraordinary England stats that show impact Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have made

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have completely transformed England's Test team this year off the back of a record-breakingly bad 2021, removing the fear of failure and encouraging a more positive and aggressive approach

ABC News

England's rise from the Ashes under Ben Stokes continues apace after historic Pakistan series victory

Suggesting "Bazball" will save Test cricket is too bold a claim, but the way England are playing is shifting the narrative, and it bodes well for next year's Ashes — from an entertainment viewpoint at least.

The Independent UK

From Ashes agony to Bazball – English cricket’s whirlwind year

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have proved an inspired partnership

The Guardian - UK

Stokes and McCullum have lifted the pressure from the England Test side

The idea that defeat would be acceptable as long as we gave it a go never got anywhere near any team I played in

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