BIZARRE: 5 - What They Never Told You

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

Ollie Pope will strike different tone as leader but continuity is key

England’s stand-in Test captain has a weakened team under him for the first Test against Sri Lanka

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024

Five talking points ahead of England’s Test series against Sri Lanka

Ollie Pope steps in as skipper in the absence of Ben Stokes and Dan Lawrence gets the chance to impress.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

Dan Lawrence confident his approach will suit new role as England opener

Lawrence will open with Ben Duckett in the absence of the injured Zak Crawley.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2024

World after Jimmy Anderson becomes clearer for England as attack shows bite

Return of Ben Stokes as a bowling force, plus the emergence of Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith, gives real hope for future

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024

England vs West Indies: Ben Stokes sure Mark Wood will join the 100 club

Record broken at Trent Bridge with Wood on the verge of history

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2024

Ben Stokes says naming unchanged England side against West Indies an ‘easy decision’

Nottinghamshire seamer Dillon Pennington’s wait for a Test debut goes on, while Matthew Potts also sits out.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2024

England’s ruthless effort to replace Anderson and Broad starts at Lord’s

Dillon Pennington, Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson have potential but face tough battle to prove they can replace country’s greatest Test bowlers

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 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