EXPLAINED: 2 - The Real Truth

Stokes looks to bigger picture before long-delayed England v India finale

Both sides are much changed for an Edgbaston Test that will decide the 2021 series that was curtailed due to Covid

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2022

Anderson hails Stokes for instilling England spirit ‘I’ve never seen before’

Jimmy Anderson has now played Test cricket under eight England captains and six head coaches but says none compare with the current regime under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum by way of mentality

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022

England vs New Zealand series ratings: Bairstow and Root majestic as Potts shines but Crawley form a concern

England made a superb start to the Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes era as they secured a 3-0 series clean sweep over reigning World Test Champions New Zealand.

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2022

England take charge of third Test with late Headingley burst but Daryl Mitchell remains a familiar obstacle

For a happy half-hour deep into the final session of day three, the sun shone between rain delays and England’s entertainers made hay.

Evening Standard · Jun 25, 2022

Jack Leach reverses his England fortunes with five-star display

The spinner’s lucky dismissal of Henry Nicholls was pivotal as he went on to pick up five Test wickets for the first time on home soil

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2022

New Zealand’s Mitchell and Blundell hold up England’s charge in third Test

New Zealand were reduced to 123 for five by England but gritty batting from Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell helped the visitors finish the day with an additional 102 runs for no further loss

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2022

Familiar foes Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell frustrate England on first day of third New Zealand Test

When England lost the toss on a straw-coloured pitch, under cloudless skies, Stuart Broad, the leader of their attack, was heard groaning loudly as he ran off to get his bowling boots on. On every level, it looked a batting day.

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2022

Test captains left to field thorny questions while the suits hide at Headingley

Ben Stokes and Kane Williamson have had more than cricket to discuss with Yorkshire the hosts following the racism scandal

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022

England player ratings: Jonny Bairstow brilliance as Ben Foakes close to flawless

Jonny Bairstow struck England's second-fastest Test hundred as New Zealand were beaten at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2022

Late New Zealand wickets keep England hopes alive in second Test ahead of final day

The powers that be at Trent Bridge announced in the final session of day four that the conclusion of this match on Tuesday would be free to attend. It was a generous decision that reflected their satisfaction with a strong week for the club.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022