EXPLAINED: 6 - The Real Truth

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 Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025

Jos Buttler: ‘A big burden has been lifted – I wasn’t the same leader after the 2023 World Cup’

The England white-ball veteran tells Donald McRae about his post-captaincy career, his Ashes struggles and the recent death of his father

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Phil Salt unsure on England ODI recall despite starring in T20 win over Ireland

Salt was the star of the show in the series opener in Malahide, crashing 89 off 46 balls to set up a four-wicket win for the visitors.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

Salt drives England past Ireland in first T20 as Bethell’s big day goes to plan

Phil Salt smashed 89 off 46 balls as England beat Ireland in the first of three T20 games to mark Jacob Bethell’s first game as captain

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025

Phil Salt stars as Jacob Bethell makes winning start as England T20 captain against Ireland

Three Lions were on song in Dublin

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

Phil Salt stars as Jacob Bethell makes winning start as England T20 captain

Salt savaged 89 off 46 balls in the first match of three in the series

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

Salt and Buttler put egos aside to thrive as England’s all-action heroes

Duo are the most productive T20 openers, with Salt’s goal to be ‘best in the world’ after record innings against South Africa

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025

How England thrashed South Africa in stunning T20 victory

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The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

England rout South Africa to level T20 series as Phil Salt stars with rapid ton

The Welshman required just 39 balls to complete his century

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2025