Jack Leach has Durham in a spin and improves Somerset’s title chances Teenage prospect Farhan Ahmed claimed a record-breaking 10-wicket match haul for Nottinghamshire against Surrey. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2024
‘I feel I am getting back to my best’ – Jack Leach targets England’s winter tour The spinner claimed match figures of 12 for 174 to provide a reminder of his quality to England selectors. The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2024
Shoaib Bashir offers nod to future for England with Ashes target in mind The 20-year-old off-spinner is clearly still raw but his promising start suggests he could play a part in Australia The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2024
England matchwinner Shoaib Bashir ‘still learning the tricks of the trade’ The spinner led England to victory at Trent Bridge The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024
Ben Stokes already has an eye on the Ashes as England step into a new era Out with the old and in with the new as Test cricket returns Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2024
England captain Ben Stokes says ruthless selection calls made with Ashes in mind Wednesday’s game at Lord’s marks a watershed moment in Stokes’ reign, with 41-year-old James Anderson making a farewell appearance The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024
England vs West Indies: Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson to make Test debuts at Lord's James Anderson’s final game for England features two new faces Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024
Bazball 2.0 shows clear decision over England’s future after key players snubbed Jonny Bairstow, the epitomy of Bazball, has been left out of England’s squad for the first two Tests this summer The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024
James Anderson to stay with England in new role as fast bowling mentor Anderson will play his 188th and last Test at Lord’s next week. The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024
England Test squad: Surrey wicketkeeper Jamie Smith among uncapped trio called up to face West Indies Three-match series begins on July 10 Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2024
England shake up Test squad as Bairstow among those dropped for three uncapped players Ben Foakes and Jack Leach have also been dropped after the heavy Test series defeat to India as Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson and Dillon Pennington come in for the games against West Indies The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2024
Bazball 2.0 takes shape with senior England players left out of Test squad No Bairstow, Foakes or Leach in squad to start West Indies series with Surrey’s Jamie Smith handed maiden Test call-up and the gloves The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2024
Nathan Lyon gets better of Ben Stokes to give Lancashire the upper hand The pair have engaged in several compelling arm-wrestles in the Ashes through the years and another clash was the headline attraction on Saturday. The Independent UK · May 18, 2024
Jack Leach named in Somerset squad as England spinner continues comeback Leach has recovered from surgery after suffering his latest setback during January’s Test win in Hyderabad. The Independent UK · May 16, 2024
The Times of India · May 14, 2024 Watch: 'Chhotu idhar mat maar na yaar' - Former India coach Ravi Shastri tells Ashwin what made him say that to Rishabh Pant It was a Test match against England in Chennai during Ravi Shastri's days at the helm of Indian cricket team as its head coach. As Rishabh Pant continued hitting Jack Leach over the top, Shastri came up with an out-of-the-box advice for the Indian wicketkeeper-batsman. Offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin happened to…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024 ‘Work to do’: McCullum targets refined England after humbling in India Head coach insists the belief is still there despite a 4-1 series defeat but admits side ‘have to be smarter’ with their approach
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2024 England’s callow spinners need a chance at home after thriving in India Unlike in their 2021 series loss, England’s spin attack will emerge from this tour with credit. They deserve opportunities elsewhere
The Times of India · Feb 25, 2024 England spinner Jack Leach to undergo knee surgery NEW DELHI: England left-arm spinner Jack Leach is set to undergo knee surgery on Tuesday, marking the end of his participation in the ongoing five-Test tour of India.
Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2024 Shoaib Bashir puts India in a spin as England seize control of Fourth Test Recalled spinner steps up on the same day Jack Leach confirms he will undergo tour-ending knee surgery
Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2024 India can cope with Kohli’s loss but ‘phenomenal’ England need Test runs India face England in the third Test in Rajkot on Thursday with the five-match series level at 1-1.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024 England spinners have proved me wrong about need for Jack Leach’s control Young players have made their mark in India thanks to Ben Stokes’s captaincy and their mental strength
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2024 Rehan Ahmed to get Third Test all-clear after India visa issues hit England again The 19-year-old was held up at Rajkot airport on Monday
The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024 IND vs ENG Tests | Rahul ruled out of Rajkot Test, Padikkal named as replacement Devdutt Padikkal receives maiden Test call-up as KL Rahul is ruled out of India's third Test against England.
The Times of India · Feb 11, 2024 England spinner Jack Leach ruled out of last three India Tests England's left-arm spinner Jack Leach will play no further part in the ongoing five-match Test series in India, as a left knee injury has ruled him out of the remainder of the tour.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2024 100 up: five of Ben Stokes’s most memorable Test matches The most superhuman displays of the England captain’s career which will reach a century of Tests against India next week