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Rob Key insists Brook’s England promotion is not ‘scheme’ to oust Pope

The team director said: ‘Brook is the better leader, so that’s why he gets that [vice-captain] job’ while all but confirming Chris Woakes’ England career is over

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025

Why England have changed vice-captain for the Ashes: ‘Harry Brook is just a better leader’

Brook takes over from Ollie Pope, whose place could come under threat from Jacob Bethell in Australia

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

The Ashes: Harry Brook named England vice-captain as Will Jacks a surprise inclusion in 16-man squad

Veteran Chris Woakes will miss the tournament after injuring his shoulder this summer

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2025

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Will Jacks named in England’s Ashes squad with new vice-captain Harry Brook

Jacks has been handed the final spot in a 16-man squad that travels to Australia with hopes of reclaiming the urn for the first time since 2015.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Will Jacks handed surprise Ashes call-up as England overlook Rehan Ahmed and Chris Woakes for Australia

Jacks appears to have got the nod ahead of Ahmed and Liam Dawson as back-up to lead spinner Shoaib Bashir, while fast bowler Mark Wood is fit to return

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Potts in contention for England’s Ashes squad as Woakes faces race to be fit

Matthew Potts could be handed a spot in England’s main Ashes squad when Rob Key and the selectors finalise their plans for Australia

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025

Chris Woakes provides injury update ahead of Ashes

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The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025

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Chris Woakes could reject surgery on shoulder in bid to be fit for Ashes

The series gets under way on November 21 and an eight-week period of rehabilitation would increase Woakes’ chance of featuring

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

Sports quiz of the week: heroes, villains, outcasts, legends and local rivals

Have you been paying attention to the football, cricket, cycling, rugby, golf, baseball and basketball?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum face win-or-bust Ashes after India raise the stakes

The England captain and coach have plenty to prove this winter, having played three series against Australia and India and won none

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

I ‘never considered’ not attempting to bat with my arm in a sling – Chris Woakes

Woakes was suffering from a suspected dislocated shoulder sustained in trying to prevent a boundary on day one.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

England’s Chris Woakes: ‘It’s not the way you want to be front-page news’

The pace bowler tells Ali Martin of risking his career by going out to bat against India after dislocating his shoulder: ‘You just know you’re part of something bigger’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025

Pope’s form, Stokes’ fitness and pace options – the questions facing England

Attention will quickly turn from an epic series against India to this winter’s Ashes.

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025

Are you not wowed? Bazball, India and a one-armed man deliver drama and beauty

England’s Baz-era has been maddening to many but this was another moment it gave us utterly thrilling cricket

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

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AAP · Aug 4, 2025

Stokes: I'm looking forward to getting to Australia

England's captain has said that India series proves Test cricket is in good shape as attention turns to the first Ashes Test in Perth in November.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

Ben Stokes hails Chris Woakes’ one-armed effort in dramatic defeat to India

Ben Stokes paid tribute to Chris Woakes, who endured obvious agony as England fell seven runs short of victory on day five in the fifth Test against India at the Oval

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Charlie Dean hopes new investment can help with pay disparity in The Hundred

Stakes of the eight franchises have been sold to private investors.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

‘Amazing’ series shows Test cricket is not dying – Ben Stokes

India completed a dramatic victory in the fifth Test at the Oval, despite Chris Woakes batting with a dislocated shoulder, to draw the series 2-2.

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The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

The numbers behind England vs India and a test series for the ages

India tied the series with England after a dramatic final day at The Oval

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Ben Stokes gives two-word response to idea of cricket substitutions after Chris Woakes’ injury heroics

Chris Woakes played as England’s No 11 batter despite dislocating his shoulder on day one at The Oval

Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025

India tie England series in one of greatest Test finales

India beat England by six runs to win fifth Test on its final day at the Oval and level the five-match series at 2-2.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025

England and injured Woakes denied as India win fifth Test thriller to draw series

England’s Chris Woakes was sent out in a sling as India won by six runs to draw the series in a thrilling finish to the fifth Test

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Late India heroics seal classic Test match victory

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The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Chris Woakes and the sporting stars who played beyond the pain barrier

What other sportsmen and women have played through the pain barrier to defy the odds?

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

How ‘warrior’ Mohammed Siraj set the tone to announce a new era for India

The India fast bowler delivered a deadly spell on day five, claiming three wickets, to carry the tourists over the line in a famous win at The Oval to ensure a 2-2 draw in the series against England

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