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James Anderson: "No-one can cope with our brilliant new style of cricket - not even the Aussies"

Confidence is running high in the England dressing room and veteran bowler Jimmy Anderson is feeling bold about his Ashes opposition this summer as the countdown heads into the final straight

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2023

James Anderson says ‘nobody in the world can cope with’ an on-song England

The seamer is in a bullish mood and ‘excited’ about the team’s Ashes prospects.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Ashes 2023: James Anderson offers new injury update as Australia opener looms

Veteran bowler is not taking any risks with a groin strain suffered just a month before the Edgbaston curtain-raiser

Evening Standard · May 18, 2023

England agonised over dropping Ben Foakes for Jonny Bairstow – Rob Key

Bairstow’s six hundreds in 2022, before breaking his leg in three places in August, meant he was a shoo-in to reclaim his spot.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Injured Archer out of Ashes, Bairstow replaces Foakes for Ireland test

Jofra Archer, who will miss the Ashes, played five matches for Mumbai Indians before the injury ended his IPL stint last week

The Hindu · May 16, 2023

Injured paceman Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes in blow for England

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ashes and "the rest of the summer" in a massive blow for the hosts.

The New Daily · May 16, 2023

England make ‘seriously tough decision’ over Jonny Bairstow ahead of Ashes

Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ashes, while Bairstow is poised to make a return for England in place of Ben Foakes

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Ben Foakes dropped by England for Ireland Ashes warm-up as Jonny Bairstow returns

James Anderson included for one-off match despite groin injury, while bowlers Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are handed recalls

Evening Standard · May 16, 2023

Jonny Bairstow returns to England squad as Ben Foakes makes way

Bairstow has recovered from injury.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Jonny Bairstow returns to England Test team as wicket-keeper but Jofra Archer OUT of Ashes

Ollie Pope is named vice-captain but Jofra Archer will take no part in the Ashes after being ruled out for the rest of the summer with a stress fracture of his right elbow

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023