HISTORICAL FACTS: 18 | History Defined

I owe it to myself to have a few more good performances – Zak Crawley

Crawley has long divided opinion as he possesses an underwhelming average of 31.4 from 58 Tests.

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

West Indies turn to Lara and co after record Test low, but future looks bleak

Teams can rebound from abysmal innings yet, after their 27 all out against Australia, the Windies are losing hope

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025

The short-term England approach that can lift Ben Stokes over major hurdle at Old Trafford

Ben Stokes’ side lead 2-1 heading to Old Trafford, with rain expected in the fourth Test, but two veteran picks could finally bring a series win over India or Australia

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

Zak Crawley stokes flames and sparks India’s fury in tetchy heatwave Test

Shubman Gill takes issue with England opener’s delaying tactics at end of gruelling day of blood and sweat cricket

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025

Jofra Archer: Brendon McCullum confirms 'buzzing' bowler in England selection frame for Third India Test

Surrey pace bowler has not played at Test level for four years

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

Brendon McCullum rules out move up the order for Jamie Smith despite Edgbaston records

Wicketkeeper Smith made scores of 184 not out and 88 batting at number seven in the second Test defeat

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

Jofra Archer ‘ready to go’ with England set to make changes for ‘blockbuster’ third Test against India

Archer could well return to Test cricket for the first time in four years at Lord’s with the series all square at 1-1

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

Jofra Archer poised to make England Test comeback against India at Lord’s

Jofra Archer is poised to make his long-awaited England comeback in the third Test against India this week

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025

Hothouse kid Jamie Smith starts as he goes on and changes Test in 20 minutes

England’s keeper came in on a hat-trick, hit his first ball for four and never stopped battering India’s bowlers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025

Andrew Flintoff reveals stance on succeeding Brendon McCullum as England head coach

Flintoff is overseeing the fortunes of England Lions and has been tipped as a possible contender to take charge of the main side

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025