HISTORICAL FACTS: 7 - The Untold Story

1st ODI: Under-fire India turn to Ro-Ko to find winning touch against rampaging England

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return for the ODI series against England. Their experience is crucial after recent T20I series defeats. Shubman Gill captains the strong Indian batting lineup. Jasprit Bumrah leads the bowling attack, which needs strategic thinking. England also adjusts to the 50-over format after recent T20 success.

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Sam Curran ready to fill all-rounder role as England seek Ben Stokes replacement

Curran won the last of his 24 Test caps five years ago but could emerge as an option as England seek to balance their side

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Stokes has left a vacuum – is McCullum really the coach to mould a young England team?

The New Zealander was the right man to take on the job of persuading a group of jaded senior players to play brilliant cricket, but may not suit a rebuild

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Ben Stokes insists Harry Brook is the right man to replace him as England Test captain

Brook was previously involved in an altercation with a bouncer the night before an ODI in Wellington last year

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Ben Stokes watches on as England slide towards series defeat

At lunch the hosts were 191 for seven chasing an imposing 373 against New Zealand.

The Independent UK · Jun 29

A helter-skelter ride: brilliant, charismatic Stokes is one of England’s best captains ever

Despite disappointments we remain indebted to an all-round talent for transforming the way in which Test cricket is played

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Replacing Ben Stokes as England captain is an impossible task – only one man can do it

Joe Root is the only credible option the ECB can turn to as England’s Test team faces an uncertain future

The Independent UK · Jun 29

Classic Ben Stokes – Joe Root not surprised friend ended England career in style

Between them Stokes and Root have captained England for the last nine years.

The Independent UK · Jun 28

England Test captain Ben Stokes announces international retirement

Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, the England captain taking a wicket just after the news broke during the third Test against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28

Ravindra puts New Zealand in dominant position after England fail to take advantage

England lost eight wickets for 130 runs and New Zealand put themselves 204 ahead with seven second-innings wickets in hand on the third day of the third Test

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27