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INSANE: 6 - The Real Truth

Ben Stokes fit and firing for the Ashes after starring in warm-up match

England captain returned after injuring his shoulder in July

Evening Standard

England reveal Ashes blueprint only for Mark Wood injury scare to threaten ripping it up

England captain Ben Stokes announced his readiness for the Ashes with six wickets on the first day of their in-house warm-up game

The Guardian - UK

Mark Wood suffers Ashes scare as Ben Stokes comes back firing

Captain Stokes’ six wickets against the England Lions were overshadowed by a hamstring problem for paceman Wood.

The Independent UK

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Ben Stokes looks ready for Ashes as he stars in warm-up against England Lions

The England captain took four of the first five wickets to fall in the warm-up match in Perth

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes commits future to England Test team ahead of Ashes

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Ben Stokes signals 2027 Ashes readiness by signing new two-year central contract

Ben Stokes has signalled his desire to play in the 2027 Ashes at home after signing a new two-year central contract with England

The Guardian - UK

England hand central contract to Jacob Bethell as Ben Stokes future confirmed ahead of Ashes

Bethell was previously on a development deal but earns an upgrade after a breakthrough year

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5 things we learned after England’s limited-overs tour of New Zealand

Three top-order failures ultimately doomed the tourists.

The Independent UK

England’s recurring issue exposed again by New Zealand in final international before Ashes

The tourists were beaten by two wickets in Wellington.

The Independent UK

Harry Brook urges England team-mates to follow his example after first ODI loss to New Zealand

Brook's defiant ton was ultimately in vain as England suffered defeat to New Zealand

Evening Standard

Harry Brook urges England to ‘go a little bit harder’ in next New Zealand clash

Brook rescued the tourists from total ignominy with 135 off 101 balls.

The Independent UK

England beaten in ODI opener against New Zealand despite Harry Brook heroics

Brook’s century rescued England from 33 for five to post 223, but New Zealand chased the target down to start the three-match series with a victory.

The Independent UK

‘Team togetherness is crucial’: David Gower on how to win the Ashes

The victorious 1985 home captain who helped win away in 1986-87 looks forward to this winter – and picks his No 3

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand vs England: Harry Brook and Phil Salt power tourists to dominant T20 win

England take 1-0 lead in three-match series in Christchurch after first match was abandoned due to rain

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Harry Brook and Phil Salt power England to dominant T20 win over New Zealand

The duo’s efforts formed the backbone of the tourists’ 236 for four.

The Guardian - UK

Rashid and Salt star as England thrash New Zealand in second men’s T20 – as it happened

England ran riot with the bat in Christchurch, smashing 236 for four to set up an impressive 65-run victory

The Independent UK

England’s opening T20 against New Zealand abandoned due to rain

The tourists were denied the chance to defend 153 for six because of the weather

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand v England: first men’s T20 cricket international hit by rain – as it happened

Rain washes out the first match of the series at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch

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Broad brands Australia’s team as their worst since 2010 as pre-Ashes barbs fly

Stuart Broad has said that England will face “probably the worst Australian team since 2010” on tour this winter

The Independent UK

Sir Alastair Cook relishing ‘bucket list’ role as Ashes commentator in Australia

Cook plans to attend the first, fourth and fifth games this winter.

The Independent UK

England Ashes selection won’t lead to a rivalry with Ollie Pope – Jacob Bethell

Pope has been the long-term incumbent at number three but Bethell’s rise to prominence has cranked up the competition.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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

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

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