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England settle for quick-fix despite Ashes talk ahead of Sri Lanka Test

England appear to have stopped looking for a replacement for Ben Stokes - at least in the short-term

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2024

I always looked up to him: Joe Root lauds Graham Thorpe

NEW DELHI: Star England batsman and former captain Joe Root paid tribute to the late great Graham Thorpe, saying that without him, the Three Lions would not have had such a successful career.

The Times of India · Aug 21, 2024

Have England found Bazball’s missing piece in Jamie Smith

Wicketkeeper Smith has been chosen for England because of his batting prowess, but he was also tidy with the gloves on debut

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024

James Anderson to stay with England in new role as fast bowling mentor

Anderson will play his 188th and last Test at Lord’s next week.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024

England Test squad: Rob Key explains decision to drop Jonny Bairstow for 'rare talent' Jamie Smith

Bazball era receives first shake-up for West Indies series

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2024

Keaton Jennings hits 183 not out for Lancashire: county cricket – as it happened

Batter’s brilliance overshadowed Jimmy Anderson’s presence at Southport, while Surrey’s Jamie Smith also hit a ton

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2024

England Test squad: Surrey wicketkeeper Jamie Smith among uncapped trio called up to face West Indies

Three-match series begins on July 10

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2024

England shake up Test squad as Bairstow among those dropped for three uncapped players

Ben Foakes and Jack Leach have also been dropped after the heavy Test series defeat to India as Jamie Smith, Gus Atkinson and Dillon Pennington come in for the games against West Indies

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2024

Bazball 2.0 takes shape with senior England players left out of Test squad

No Bairstow, Foakes or Leach in squad to start West Indies series with Surrey’s Jamie Smith handed maiden Test call-up and the gloves

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2024

Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith set to replace Jonny Bairstow in England Test squad

A top score of 38 in 10 innings against India has left Bairstow vulnerable.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2024