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DARK SECRETS: 9 | Vintage Vibes

Test cricket summers are the sunshine-shaped bookmarks of our lives

When you reach a certain age you start measuring life in cricket summers, bringing memories of old acquaintances

The Guardian - UK

Zimbabwe’s welcome return sets the table for England’s banquet of Test cricket

A four-day encounter at Trent Bridge is a low-key affair compared to five-Test series against India and Australia but a first meeting with Zimbabwe in 22 years could yet prove crucial for England

The Independent UK

England stars stutter with the bat in County Championship action

Joe Root was dismissed for one, Yorkshire and England team-mate Harry Brook hit 33 and Zak Crawley made just six for Kent.

The Independent UK

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England selectors back Zak Crawley ‘to the hilt’ despite run of low scores

Pressure is building around the 27-year-old, who averaged just 8.66 in a torrid tour of New Zealand before Christmas.

The Independent UK

Sam Cook gets England chance for Zimbabwe test

England will be heavy favourites for the four-day Test at Trent Bridge

Evening Standard

England call up uncapped duo for Zimbabwe Test as Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir retained

Essex seamer Sam Cook earns his first call-up and could make his debut at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

Sam Cook selected for England Test squad as Chris Woakes misses out

Sam Cook has been selected for England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month as seamer Chris Woakes, who has an ankle injury, makes way

The Guardian - UK

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Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir set to keep England spots for Zimbabwe Test

Ben Stokes is likely to return after injury.

The Independent UK

Stick or twist? England’s selectors weigh up options for Zimbabwe Test

If Zak Crawley’s form is a worry the middle-order is not, but Ben Stokes’s ability to function as an all-rounder remains unknown

The Guardian - UK

Jamie Porter claims six second-innings wickets as Essex see off Worcestershire

Porter finished with match figures of eight for 101.

The Independent UK

Crawley denies Green debut county victory with Glos

Cam Green's English county debut for Gloucestershire has ended in a tense draw, the Australian denied by Ashes foe Zak Crawley who steered Kent to survival.

AAP

Tortured Zak Crawley’s prolonged poor form leaves England with a decision to make

The Kent opener’s lean start to the summer is poorly timed with a looming logjam in England’s top order

The Independent UK

Kyle Verreynne hits 111 as Nottinghamshire recover from bad start against Essex

The South African helped the hosts recover from 78 for five to 328 for eight.

The Independent UK

Aussie seamer O'Neill makes fine English county debut

Three Australian newcomers to the County Championship, headed by Fergus O'Neill, have made a big impression on the opening day of the season in England.

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The Independent UK

Jordan Cox gives England reminder with opening-day century in Championship

Cox’s ninth first-class century and fifth inside a year helped Essex to 355 for four.

The Independent UK

Familiar faces and trophy races – talking points ahead of the new county season

International issues, domestic bragging rights and players pushing for a bright future are all on the agenda.

The Times of India

SA20: Batting woes leave Sunrisers Eastern Cape searching for answers and win after three matches

Champion teams pride themselves on not panicking when their back are against the wall.

The Guardian - UK

McCullum has renewed England in 2024 but also shown ruthless side

The influx of young talent such as Bethell, Atkinson and Carse leaves the head coach with a revived team but more big choices

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Jacob Bethell form gives Brendon McCullum selection ‘headache’

Bethell made three half-centuries in New Zealand to put pressure on vice-captain Ollie Pope’s England place.

The Independent UK

England face three Test selection problems in defining year for Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

Ben Stokes nurses another injury heading into 2025, while Jacob Bethell’s dazzling displays in New Zealand and the drop in form for Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir leave questions ahead of Tests against India and the Ashes

The Independent UK

Q&A: How England’s Test team fared during an eventful 2024 and what comes next

England won nine of their 17 Tests this year, losing eight.

Evening Standard

New Zealand deal England heavy defeat in series finale

Injured captain Ben Stokes watches on as 2024 comes to a close

The Independent UK

England may look to manage Ben Stokes’ bowling after latest injury blow

Stokes left the field clutching the same left hamstring he tore badly in August.

The Guardian - AU

Ben Stokes in new injury scare as England toil in third Test against New Zealand

England captain Ben Stokes suffered another injury setback as his side endured a demoralising day in Hamilton

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes suffers fresh injury blow as England limp towards heavy defeat against New Zealand

England lose two early wickets in improbable chase of 658

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