DARK SECRETS: 5 | Vintage Vibes

England to debut two in Oval Test, or maybe three

England will give Test debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker against New Zealand at The Oval, with James Rew in contention to be a third newcomer.

AAP · Jun 15

England confirm two debutants for second New Zealand Test – and there could be a third

The England team for the second Test, led by stand-in skipper Joe Root in Ben Stokes’ absence, will have a fresh look to it

The Independent UK · Jun 15

IPL: Foreign players auctioned, paid, then unavailable? BCCI has a message for teams

The BCCI will not mediate player availability for the IPL, leaving it to franchises and players. Concerns over overseas stars pulling out due to injuries or national duty persist. Meanwhile, the board plans a gradual auction purse increase and eyes an early March start for the IPL post-2027 to accommodate…

The Economic Times · Jun 13

Is Ollie Robinson the chaos English cricket needs in a team stuffed with Nice Young Lads?

With the Test team under pressure and desperately craving engagement, a returning firebrand could salvage the summer

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

England in thrall to franchise world before visit of tricky New Zealand

The debate over Jofra Archer’s absence after his IPL stint and at least one new face in Emilio Gay add to the enticing storylines

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3

CRIK:Stokes says absent Archer is 'committed' to England

England captain Ben Stokes insists fast bowler Jofra Archer loves playing for his country despite IPL commitments that mean he will not face New Zealand.

AAP · Jun 3

Stokes says absent Archer is 'committed' to England

England captain Ben Stokes insists fast bowler Jofra Archer loves playing for his country despite IPL commitments that mean he will not face New Zealand.

AAP · Jun 3

Stokes defends Archer’s Test absence and warns strictness risks England exit

Ben Stokes has defended England’s decision to excuse Jofra Archer from the start of the Test summer so he could compete in the Indian Premier League

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3

Ben Stokes defends Jofra Archer over his England absence due to IPL commitments

Stokes fears a hard-line stance could see the likes of Archer desert international cricket.

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Ben Stokes insists Jofra Archer is committed to England despite missing Lord’s Test

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The Independent UK · Jun 3