DARK SECRETS: 27 | Vintage Vibes

Stokes and Foakes tons ease England away from South Africa in second Test

South Africa reached 23-0, still 241 runs behind, after Ben Foakes (113) and Ben Stokes (103) shared a pivotal stand that put England well in charge

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2022

Buttler’s service in ODIs spoiled by injuries and overstuffed schedule

England’s new white-ball captain also hasn’t done himself many favours by taking on too many roles and sticking with Jason Roy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022

Knee operation puts Chris Woakes’ T20 World Cup prospects in doubt

Chris Woakes will need four to six weeks recovery time after a knee operation that could hinder his chances of playing in the T20 World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022

Durham bowler Matthew Potts in frame for first England Test call-up

Ollie Robinson and Chris Woakes are out with illness and injury but Surrey quick Jamie Overton will also be considered by Rob Key

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022

Injured Chris Woakes set to miss England’s summer Test opener against New Zealand

Chris Woakes appears certain to be ruled out of England’s opening Test of the summer against New Zealand at Lord’s having failed to shake off injuries picked up on the tour of the Caribbean in March.

Evening Standard · May 10, 2022

Ben Stokes: New England Test captain set for County Championship return with Durham this week

New England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to return from injury in the County Championship this week, while Joe Root is also due to play for the first time since resigning the captaincy.

Evening Standard · May 3, 2022

Why studying England’s win/loss ratio can bring selectors some clarity

If you work out the win/loss ratio for England’s recent Test players, you end up with a surprising top five

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022

Ben Stokes: England star’s county plans on hold as he awaits scan results on knee injury

Ben Stokes’ county schedule with Durham at the start of the season will not be determined until he receives the results of a scan on a knee injury this week.

Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2022

5 things England need to fix amid new low following defeat against West Indies

England are currently bottom of the World Test Championship following their latest series defeat to the West Indies, which has left captain Joe Root in a precarious position

Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022

Joe Root in the firing line after calamity in Caribbean – what next for England?

The tourists believed they had enough quality to course-correct after the Ashes, only to record two draws and a dreadful final performance.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022