Josh Tongue claims five on debut as England beat battling Ireland by 10 wickets England made it 11 wins in 13 Tests under Ben Stokes’ and Brendon McCullum but endured a frustrating day at Lord’s. The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023
Resistance of Ireland tail-enders ensures England must bat again at Lord’s Debutant Josh Tongue claimed a five-wicket haul but Mark Adair and Andy McBrine hit fifties for dogged Ireland. The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023
Harry Tector half-century helps Ireland hold up England victory charge at Lord’s Josh Tongue, Jack Leach and Joe Root claimed wickets but Ireland made it through until lunch on day three. The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2023
England name unchanged squad for first two Ashes Tests as Josh Tongue keeps his place after impressive debut Tongue’s inclusion means England will take a 16-man squad to Edgbaston for the series opener, which starts on June 16 Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2023
England vs Ireland: Jack Leach the lad to turn to as variety wins the day The early introduction of the spinner Leach shows England have options ahead of the Ashes Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2023
Broad’s five-wicket haul puts England in commanding position against Ireland England ended the first day of the one-off Test against Ireland at Lord’s on 152-1, 20 runs behind the visitors who were all out for 172 The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023
Stuart Broad’s five-wicket haul puts England on top at Lord’s Stuart Broad finished with five for 51 to dismiss Ireland for 172 on the opening day at Lord’s The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Stuart Broad claims four as England take charge against Ireland at Lord’s Broad’s four for 45 has England in control despite the best efforts of Ireland’s Curtis Campher at Lord’s. The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Ireland dig in after England seamer Stuart Broad rips through top order Paul Stirling and James McCollum helped the tourists regroup. The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Ben Duckett takes rampant England into lead over Ireland after Stuart Broad five-for Stumps: England (152/1) trail Ireland (172 all-out) by 20 runs with 9 wickets remaining Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2023
Josh Tongue handed shock England debut as Chris Woakes omitted for Ireland Test Mark Wood is not risked as Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum exercise caution ahead of the Ashes series Evening Standard · May 30, 2023
A look at the numbers behind England’s opening partnerships The right blend has been sought since Sir Alastair Cook retired nearly five years ago. The Independent UK · May 30, 2023
Chaos and creation: are we seeing the last of the backyard cricketers? Every player has their own origin story but might environmental ingenuity be disappearing from the game? The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023
England chief Rob Key's comments ring true after nail-biting New Zealand Test defeat England lost by the barest of margins in their second and final Test match against New Zealand earlier today, which ended their six-game winning streak in the longest format Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023 England go down by narrowest of margins as New Zealand draw series with victory They had been bowled out for 256 pursuing a target of 258.
ABC News · Feb 28, 2023 New Zealand beats England by 1 run in Wellington to become fourth side in Test history to win after following-on New Zealand clinches a stunning win over England at the Basin Reserve, becoming only the fourth side in Test history to win after following-on.
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023 Kane Williamson baffled by Harry Brook's first England wicket with "worst ball he bowled" Harry Brook has enjoyed a brilliant start to his Test career with the bat and now has his first wicket in an England shirt, having dismissed New Zealand's all-time leading run scorer Kane Williamson
Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2023 Jack Leach confident England have what it takes to chase down New Zealand The second Test is poised for a thrilling finale
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023 Jack Leach has ‘learned a hell of a lot’ and thriving for England under Stokes After his five-wicket haul, a weary Jack Leach credited the ever-encouraging captaincy of Ben Stokes for alloying his previously fragile confidence
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 Harry Brook gamble hands England chance of historic win over New Zealand The tourists ended day four on 48 for one, chasing a tricky 258 to win the series 2-0
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 Jack Leach: Harry Brook could not stop smiling after claiming key wicket Brook had Williamson caught behind for 132.
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 Harry Brook wicket cracks open New Zealand resistance in Wellington The tourists ended day four on 48 for one, chasing a tricky 258 to win the series 2-0.
Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023 England set 258 to seal historic New Zealand win after excellent Kane Williamson ton Kane Williamson was back to his best with an outstanding 132 as New Zealand set England 258 to win both the second Test in Wellington and the series
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 Determined Kane Williamson keeps England toiling away in the field At tea on the fourth day at Basin Reserve, Williamson’s expertly measured 113 not out had put the Black Caps 197 ahead.
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 Kane Williamson holds England up as New Zealand rally in Wellington The Black Caps were 99 ahead at lunch on day four, having reached 325 for five.