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Ben Foakes dropped by England for Ireland Ashes warm-up as Jonny Bairstow returns

James Anderson included for one-off match despite groin injury, while bowlers Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are handed recalls

Evening Standard · May 16, 2023

Jonny Bairstow returns to England squad as Ben Foakes makes way

Bairstow has recovered from injury.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Jofra Archer out of Ashes after recurrence of elbow stress fracture

Jofra Archer will miss a second straight summer, while Jonny Bairstow returns for the Test against Ireland and will keep wicket, with Ben Foakes dropped

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

Jonny Bairstow gives England food for thought with blinding catch on Yorkshire return

Jonny Bairstow is stepping up his return to action since breaking his leg last year, claiming three catches on the first day of Yorkshire's clash with Glamorgan on Thursday

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

Ben Stokes named Wisden's Leading Cricketer in World

English Test skipper Ben Stokes has been named as the Wisden's Leading Cricketer in the World for the third time in the past four years. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 18, 2023

Ben Stokes wins leading Wisden award for third time in four years

The all-rounder shone for England in both the Test and T20 formats in 2022

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Jamie Smith interview: Ben Foakes deserves Ashes spot... and it would hand me a big chance

There cannot have been many more pleased to see Ben Foakes start his season with a fine hundred at Lancashire last week than his Surrey team-mate Jamie Smith.

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023

County cricket: Bohananon inspires Lancashire to hold Surrey to a draw

Josh Bohannon’s century denied last season’s champions as Rishi Patel set up a shock win for Leicestershire at Headingley

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023

Ben Foakes steadies ship for champions Surrey at Lancashire on opening day

A careful 76 from Ben Foakes calmed Surrey’s nerves after a nervous spell at Lancashire, while Dan Lawrence put Essex in a strong position at Middlesex

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023

Ben Foakes helps defending champions Surrey recover from poor start on day one

Cameron Steel was unbeaten on 86 at the close as Lancashire’s attack toiled throughout the afternoon despite three wickets for Tom Bailey.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023