Ben Stokes pondering England captaincy future as nightclub incident fallout rumbles on Former England captain David Gower feared Stokes’ reign was already all but done The Independent UK · Jun 9
Ben Stokes’ reign as England captain probably already in the past – David Gower Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson breached team protocols by ignoring a recently-imposed midnight curfew. The Independent UK · Jun 9
Ben Stokes’ England captaincy ‘in severe doubt’ after nightclub incident, David Gower says The ECB, the Cricket Regulator and Saracens are investigating events which took place at a London nightclub The Independent UK · Jun 9
Ben Stokes’ future as England Test captain uncertain after nightclub incident The England and Wales Cricket Board said it was investigating a ‘breach of team protocols’. The Independent UK · Jun 8
Ben Stokes Test place and England captaincy in doubt after nightclub incident It is understood that the timing contravened the team’s midnight curfew, which remained in effect despite the match's conclusion The Independent UK · Jun 8
Jofra Archer set to be back in contention for second Test – Brendon McCullum Archer was rested for the Rothesay Series opener at Lord’s after playing a full part in the Indian Premier League. The Independent UK · Jun 8
Not ideal – Ben Stokes bemoans pitch despite entertaining win over New Zealand England wrapped up a 115-run victory on the fourth morning of the first Rothesay Test. The Independent UK · Jun 7
Gus Atkinson on Lord’s honours board again as England thrash New Zealand Atkinson took five for 30 as the tourists were dismissed for 138 chasing 254. The Independent UK · Jun 7
Emilio Gay: England are in the driving seat against New Zealand Left-hander Gay made a determined 57 from 95 deliveries against a classy Kiwi attack. The Independent UK · Jun 5
England in commanding position after frantic second day against New Zealand Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue left the Black Caps 36 for three at the close after England had set the tourists a tough target of 254 to win. The Independent UK · Jun 5
England lose four quick wickets as New Zealand speed toward hasty conclusion A jarringly one-sided battle between bat and ball saw 10 wickets tumble by tea on day two. The Independent UK · Jun 5
Ollie Robinson takes five wickets as England seize control against New Zealand Josh Tongue also claimed three wickets to help England take a first-innings lead of 27. The Independent UK · Jun 5
My legs were numb – Ollie Robinson overcome with joy on superb England comeback Robinson spent two years fearing his international career was over. The Independent UK · Jun 4
Ollie Robinson shines on England return during wicket-ladened first day at Lord’s The seamer raised the roof with a sensational triple-wicket maiden as New Zealand staggered to 61 for six in response to England’s 140 all out. The Independent UK · Jun 4
The Independent UK · Jun 4 England struggling in first Test as New Zealand pick apart shaky batting lineup Brendon McCullum’s men appeared to be suffering from an extended Ashes hangover at Lord’s.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 England’s Emilio Gay an early casualty before rain disrupts first Test of summer His big day turned sour when he nicked Kyle Jamieson to first slip for just eight in the sixth over of the morning.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 England consider handing Test debut to fast bowler in first red-ball match since Ashes disaster England will play their first Test match since losing the Ashes when they take on New Zealand later this week
Evening Standard · May 29 Lucian Freud subject says late painter was a ‘perfectionist’ Sue Tilley sat for the artist three times a week for approximately nine months as he painted Sleeping By The Lion Carpet.
Evening Standard · May 26 Ellie Bamber: It was ‘really empowering’ to play Kate Moss Ellie Bamber stars as Moss in new biographical drama film Moss & Freud
Evening Standard · May 13 In Pictures: Pomp, pageantry and political intrigue at opening of Parliament The King’s Speech came at a time of high tension at Westminster with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer facing calls to quit.
Evening Standard · May 6 Keir Starmer faces judgment day as millions head to polling stations The Prime Minister has acknowledged the elections will be ‘a challenge’ but in a final plea to voters he urged them to ‘choose unity over division’.
Evening Standard · May 5 Keir Starmer acknowledges ‘challenge’ Labour faces at elections The majority of people care about the cost-of-living crisis when casting their ballot, the Prime Minister said.
Evening Standard · May 5 Stepmother accused of killing girl in 1978 ‘told brother to say it was accident’ Janice Nix has denied manslaughter against Andrea Bernard by punishing her with a hot bath in Thornton Heath, south London, on June 6 1978.
Evening Standard · May 5 Stepmother accused of killing girl in 1978 bath scalding ‘violent to children’ Janice Nix, 67, has denied killing Andrea Bernard by forcing her into the hot bath in Thornton Heath, south London, on June 6 1978.
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Jess Warner-Judd relishing second chance at London Marathon after epilepsy shock The 31-year-old suffered a mid-race seizure during the 10,000m final at the 2024 European championships in Rome