Pope hails ‘massive confidence boost’ after mammoth stand with Duckett The England No 3 made his maiden Test double century against Ireland and shared a 252-run second-wicket stand with Ben Duckett The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023
Ollie Pope says entertainment matters as England close in on win against Ireland Pope and Ben Duckett went big at Lord’s but some players will go into the Ashes series with minimal time in the middle. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Ireland fans few in number but big on enthusiasm despite team’s struggles A Thursday start means this Test has seen fewer supporters in green than hoped, but those who were at Lord’s did not flag The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023
Ben Duckett revels in ‘dream’ Lord’s century - but knows the Ashes will pose a far greater challenge Ben Duckett celebrated a dream hundred in his first home Test, but says he is under no illusions about the challenge of facing “one of the greatest attacks ever” when the Ashes start later this month. Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2023
Pope hits heavenly new heights with double ton as England pile on the runs Ollie Pope hit the fastest double century on English soil at Lord’s as the home side reached a dominant position against Ireland The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023
Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett move England close to big win over Ireland at Lord’s Duckett blitzed 182 before Pope struck a maiden double century in Test cricket on another trademark day of ‘Bazball’ cricket The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
What England’s batting thrills does – and doesn’t – tell us about the Ashes Ollie Pope scored a record-breaking maiden Test 200 at Lord’s against Ireland but England’s learnings were limited against a toiling opponent The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
England declare with victory in sight after Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett heroics Pope’s brilliant 205 backed up Duckett’s record-breaking 182 against Ireland at Lord’s. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Ben Duckett breaks Lord’s record as Ollie Pope piles on runs for bullish England Pope closed in on a maiden 200 for England after Duckett’s explosive 182 against Ireland at Lord’s. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Ollie Pope scores brilliant double-hundred as England close on victory over Ireland Stumps: England (524/4d) lead Ireland (172 & 97/3) by 255 runs Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2023
Ben Duckett leads the way with record hundred as England turn screw on Ireland Duckett plundered an unbeaten 161 off 160 balls, the fastest 150 in a Lord’s Test, on a wicketless morning for Ireland. The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
England vs Ireland LIVE: Test cricket score and updates as Josh Tongue picks up three wickets on dominant day England are closing in on victory after a dominant display at Lord’s The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Stuart Broad sends timely Ashes message with vintage England performance ENGLAND VS IRELAND DAY ONE: Stuart Broad warmed up for the Ashes in style, as England look towards hosting Australia this month by playing a warm-up test against Ireland Daily Mirror · Jun 1, 2023
Almost perfect start to big summer – Stuart Broad hails dominant England display Broad’s five-wicket haul was followed by half-centuries for Zak Crawley (56) and Ben Duckett (60) at Lord’s. The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2023 Stuart Broad ‘addicted’ to England’s brand of cricket after latest five-for Stuart Broad says he is “addicted” to England’s brand of cricket after his five-wicket haul on an explosive first day of the Test summer at Lord’s.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 England openers shine after Stuart Broad takes five on first day against Ireland Broad claimed five for 51 to dismiss Ireland for 172 before England closed on 152 for one.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Stuart Broad fires down Ashes warning as England dominate Ireland with bat and ball at Lord’s England close on 152-1 after Ireland make 172
Evening Standard · May 30, 2023 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
The Independent UK · May 30, 2023 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 · May 28, 2023 Opening batter Ben Duckett backed to thrive long-term in second England chance Since his recall late last year, Duckett has been the model opening batter for the regime under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.
The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2023 ‘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 Independent UK · May 19, 2023 Steve Smith upstaged by Sussex teenager James Coles in clash with Glamorgan Smith was on course for a ton until he was rapped on the back pad by James Harris.
Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2023 England star Ben Duckett sends Australia warning after hitting first hundred of Ashes summer It will be Duckett’s first Ashes series and with the Ireland Test set to be his first International match in England, it was handy that he managed to register one hundred at Lord’s on Thursday
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023 County cricket: Hampshire v Northants, Somerset v Lancashire on day two – as it happened County cricket: Jimmy Anderson took five wickets before Keaton Jennings hit a hundred for Lancashire against Somerset while Hampshire took control against Northants
AAP · Apr 20, 2023 Harris marks Ashes call-up with rare county failure Marcus Harris fell cheaply in his first innings since learning of his Ashes call-up, but England opener Ben Duckett impressed again in his latest county knock.