Joe Root and Harry Brook struggle in England’s pre-Ashes warm-up The Test side’s middle-order duo fell cheaply after Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley ran up an opening stand of 182 against England Lions The Independent UK · Nov 14, 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
England lay down gauntlet after naming five 90mph seamers in Ashes squad Rob Key’s selection panel has named England’s quickest attack for a generation to try to win back the Ashes in Australia The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025
Potts in contention for England’s Ashes squad as Woakes faces race to be fit Matthew Potts could be handed a spot in England’s main Ashes squad when Rob Key and the selectors finalise their plans for Australia The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2025
Rain limits action as title-chasing Surrey and Nottinghamshire hunt victory Defending champions Surrey were restricted to just 20 overs on day three against Warwickshire. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025
Steve Smith eclipsed by Ashes rivals in the Hundred Australian great Steve Smith has savoured his debut in the Hundred, but it was a couple of his English Ashes rivals who stole the show at Headingley. AAP · Aug 7, 2025
County Championship leaders Nottinghamshire held to a draw by Yorkshire Defending champions Surrey trail the pacesetters by just two points. The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Daniel Bell-Drummond hits hundred as Kent clinch thrilling Blast win at Somerset The opener smashed 100 off 49 balls during a first-wicket stand of 158 alongside Tawanda Muyeye. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025
England vs West Indies: Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson lead hosts to opening T20 victory Former captain stars with stylish 96 to help successor Harry Brook continue winning start in Durham Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2025
England need 246 to claim ODI series clean sweep against West Indies The Windies fell to 28 for three and then 154 for seven. The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025
England edge West Indies to win second ODI as Root scores 166 not out – as it happened Joe Root carries England to a three-wicket victory against West Indies with a sublime 166 at Cardiff. The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2025
England expect most players will choose country over IPL for West Indies ODIs England expect most of the five IPL players picked for their one-day international series against West Indies to report for international duty rather than complete the rescheduled tournament. The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025
Jos Buttler among five IPL players in England ODI squad for West Indies series despite date clash Clash comes after final stages of IPL were rescheduled following rising tensions between Indian and Pakistan Evening Standard · May 13, 2025
Liam Dawson earns recall to England squad as IPL threatens player availability for West Indies series Harry Brook’s first series as white-ball captain could now clash with the latter stages of the Indian Premier League The Independent UK · May 13, 2025
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 England call up uncapped duo for Zimbabwe Test as Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir retained Essex seamer Sam Cook earns his first call-up and could make his debut at Trent Bridge
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025 Haseeb Hameed carries his bat as Nottinghamshire dominate Warwickshire Hammed hit an unbeaten 138 to set up his bowlers.
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 Sam Cook rested by Essex as possible England Test debut looms The seamer appears in line for an international call-up ahead of the Test against Zimbabwe
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2024 England hopes of series whitewash in New Zealand fade after battling collapse Will O’Rourke leads New Zealand third-Test fightback
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024 England struggle in Hamilton as New Zealand dominate third Test The tourists disintegrated for 143 all out in just 35.4 overs at Seddon Park.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024 Batting collapse puts England on the back foot against New Zealand From 77 for two they collapsed without a trace, losing their last five men for just nine runs.
The Times of India · Dec 14, 2024 Nasser Hussain sees Potts and Atkinson as the next big force in England’s bowling attack Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain expressed optimism about England's fast bowling prospects, as Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson delivered impressive performances on day one of the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2024 New Zealand vs England: Matthew Potts outfoxes Kane Williamson again to help spark tourists Recalled Durham seamer takes prize wicket of Black Caps star for the fourth time in five innings
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2024 Potts changes game for England with ‘massive wicket’ to foil Williamson again Matthew Potts claimed Kane Williamson’s wicket for the fourth time in five encounters and declared himself ‘pretty proud’ with his impact
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024 ‘Pure elation’ for Matthew Potts as he dismisses Kane Williamson again Potts claimed the wicket of the former New Zealand captain for the fourth time in five innings.
The Times of India · Dec 14, 2024 Watch: Kane Williamson's bizarre dismissal against England in 3rd Test NEW DELHI: Cricket has seen its fair share of bizarre dismissals over the years. These moments highlight the unpredictable and sometimes comical nature of the game.