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HISTORICAL FACTS: 24 - Caught on Camera

Josh Tongue handed shock England debut as Chris Woakes omitted for Ireland Test

Mark Wood is not risked as Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum exercise caution ahead of the Ashes series

Evening Standard

A look at the numbers behind England’s opening partnerships

The right blend has been sought since Sir Alastair Cook retired nearly five years ago.

The Independent UK

England should pull plug if Zak Crawley falters again against Ireland

England have shown faith in their players but the batter has been given a long run without showing consistency

The Guardian - UK

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‘Can the two selves help each other?’ Mike Brearley on Bazball, Test cricket and psychoanalysis

Mike Brearley, the Ashes-winning captain from 1981, tells Donald McRae how he has been captivated by England’s dynamic leadership duo, with another series about to start

The Guardian - UK

County Championship leaders Surrey race to emphatic win over Kent

Zak Crawley fell for 34 having added just three to his overnight score before edging into the cordon.

The Independent UK

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

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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

England make ‘seriously tough decision’ over Jonny Bairstow ahead of Ashes

Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ashes, while Bairstow is poised to make a return for England in place of Ben Foakes

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow returns to England squad as Ben Foakes makes way

Bairstow has recovered from injury.

The Independent UK

James Anderson set to be named in England Test squad despite groin injury

England are due to to announce their group for the Test against Ireland, which runs from June 1-4, on Tuesday morning.

The Independent UK

Craig Overton defends Somerset’s non-declaration tactics in draw with Lancashire

Lancashire used nine bowlers in total.

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith half-century helps Surrey claim upper hand against Warwickshire

Middlesex veteran Tim Murtagh also dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for a golden duck

The Independent UK

Kemar Roach stars as Surrey seize upper hand on opening day at Warwickshire

Surrey, having asked their opponents to bat, reduced Warwickshire to 143 for eight as Roach took three for 31.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Zak Crawley, Harry Brook and the value of logging off from social media

Failure is written through cricket and your next low score is never far away, hence the potential value of a digital detox

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Middlesex beat Notts, Somerset draw with Lancs

Weather had a heavy impact on proceedings but Middlesex managed to win an exciting match against Nottinghamshire

The Independent UK

From county to country? 5 players impressing domestically ahead of Ashes summer

Alex Davies, Sam Hain and Jamie Porter are among those who have stood out so far this term in the County Championship.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Pope leads Surrey past Hampshire, Notts see off Somerset – live

Ollie Pope and Dom Sibley carried Surrey to a statement victory at the Oval with an unbroken stand of 193 in 30 overs

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The Independent UK

Ben Duckett will not complain about Nottinghamshire role in build-up to Ashes

England opener Duckett could prepare for the summer series by batting at number three.

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley issues a case for the defence as attention shifts to an Ashes summer

The 25-year-old batter had a disappointing winter with the bat but says he has a good defensive technique.

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum issues Ben Stokes injury update with Ashes summer on horizon

McCullum says the England captain is not ‘jeopardising’ his fitness for the summer by taking part in the IPL

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes will be ‘sweet’ for Ashes despite knee trouble, says Brendon McCullum

McCullum says the England captain is not ‘jeopardising’ his fitness for the summer by taking part in the IPL.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s down to whether Stokesy and I cock it up’: McCullum turns focus to Ashes

Brendon McCullum, England’s head coach, has begin to turn his attention to the Ashes series against Australia

Evening Standard

England captain Ben Stokes will be fit for the Ashes, says Brendon McCullum

Coach backs skipper to be fit and firing for Australia, despite his niggling knee injury

Daily Mirror

England urged to recall former opener and drop "failing" Zak Crawley for the Ashes

Zak Crawley is in the midst of a poor run of form and David Lloyd has urged England to drop him ahead of the Ashes and hand a recall to Haseeb Hameed

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