Ben Stokes says ‘there probably will be a decision to make’ with third Test team Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson could be asked to breathe new life into England’s bowling. The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2025
England vs India: Judgment awaits Brendan McCullum and Ben Stokes in epic year With the Ashes to come this winter, England face a run of ten Tests that will define the Bazball legacy Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025
James Anderson and Stuart Broad assess England seamers ahead of ‘era-defining’ India and Ashes Tests After the retirements of their two highest Test wicket-takers, England head into 10 crucial matches against India and Australia with a new-look stock of pace bowlers The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025
England recall Jamie Overton for India Test opener as Jacob Bethell returns Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse also back as Gus Atkinson ruled out with hamstring injury Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025
England reveal Jofra Archer comeback plan ahead of India series The Sussex seamer could make a long-awaited return in England whites at Edgbaston The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
Jamie Overton returns to England Test squad for time in three years Overton won his solitary Test cap against New Zealand in 2022. The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
England line up Jofra Archer return for second Test against India Jofra Archer is being primed to make an England comeback in the second Test against India at Edgbaston – his first appearance in whites for four years The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025
Gus Atkinson ruled out of first India Test as Jamie Overton and Jacob Bethell return to England squad Overton played his sole Test so far in the summer of 2022 while Bethell’s availability leaves England with a selection headache The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
Jamie Smith in a ‘great place’ to attack India in marquee Test series Smith had never opened in List A cricket before. The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025
Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum have full faith Jamie Smith can open in ODIs Smith will open alongside Ben Duckett to start England’s three-match series against the West Indies The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
Roland Butcher: ‘West Indies are struggling – we’ve not hit rock bottom yet’ The Barbados-born former England player talks to Simon Burnton about being jettisoned as a West Indies selector, the risks of the new cricket structure and his thwarted football dreams The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2025
Gus Atkinson out of England ODI series against West Indies with hamstring strain England have decided not to risk the Surrey quick in Harry Brook’s first assignment since taking over as white-ball captain. The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
Bennett scores Zimbabwe’s fastest Test century before England regain grip Zimbabwe lost two late wickets in the final session at Trent Bridge after providing a tough workout for England’s attack for much of day two The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025
Ben Stokes underlines importance with vital spell as England turn the screw against Zimbabwe Zimbabwe (265 & 30-2) trail England (565/6d) by 270 runs: Back from an injured hamstring, the England captain produced a key burst of fast bowling to help his side seize total control at Trent Bridge The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
The Independent UK · May 23, 2025 The new-ball burst that showed why England rate Sam Cook highly Given the new ball on debut, the Essex seamer extracted Zimbabwe’s Ben Curran and beat the bat several more times on a placid pitch
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 England call up uncapped duo for Zimbabwe Test as Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir retained Essex seamer Sam Cook earns his first call-up and could make his debut at Trent Bridge
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025 Sam Cook selected for England Test squad as Chris Woakes misses out Sam Cook has been selected for England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month as seamer Chris Woakes, who has an ankle injury, makes way
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025 Hats off to the county cap, the players’ headwear with a mystical symbolism Bowlers for bowlers? Not quite, but county cricket’s capping traditions are rich, varied – and wonderfully idiosyncratic
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025 Stick or twist? England’s selectors weigh up options for Zimbabwe Test If Zak Crawley’s form is a worry the middle-order is not, but Ben Stokes’s ability to function as an all-rounder remains unknown
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2025 Ben Raine and Codi Yusuf impress as Durham down Worcestershire inside two days The visitors won by six wickets at New Road.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025 County cricket: Durham beat Worcestershire inside two days – as it happened Durham earned a six-wicket win on a verdant outfield which favoured the bowlers and hampered their hosts
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025 Gus Atkinson ignites Surrey’s stuttering season with hostile spell against Somerset Somerset (283ao) against Surrey: Atkinson capped a fine week with an impressive spell as the hosts edged the opening day at The Oval
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025 Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith return to county ranks this week Wicketkeeper Smith will line up alongside fellow Test players Ollie Pope and Gus Atkinson in Surrey’s clash with Somerset.
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025 Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith and Sophie Ecclestone named among Wisden Cricketers of the Year The England trio are named alongside county stars Liam Dawson and Dan Worrall after starring in the 2024 English summer
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 Essex rest Sam Cook as 14 wickets fall on opening day against Worcestershire The prolific seamer has been rested ahead of an increasingly likely Test call-up next month.