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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 - The Untold Story

Why England have changed vice-captain for the Ashes: ‘Harry Brook is just a better leader’

Brook takes over from Ollie Pope, whose place could come under threat from Jacob Bethell in Australia

The Independent UK

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

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

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Rehan Ahmed gets vote of confidence from Marcus Trescothick as Ashes squad looms

A selection panel led by managing director Rob Key and head coach Brendon McCullum will finalise their touring party this week.

The Independent UK

The England selection decision looming large before the Ashes

England’s dramatic 2-2 draw with India was their last taste of Test cricket before the Ashes begins in Perth in November, and there is little time left to win a place in the squad

The Independent UK

Electric Archer lights up India classic to justify Test return for England

Fast bowler displayed all the attributes which set him apart from others to deliver optimism for rest of series and Ashes

The Guardian - UK

Jofra Archer waits at least another week for Test return with England unchanged

Archer missed training on Monday to tend to a family emergency and England then confirmed they were keeping the same XI that won the series opener.

The Independent UK

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England given reality check against India as Smriti Mandhana blasts stunning hundred

Mandhana’s outstanding knock condemned England to their first defeat under Charlotte Edwards

The Independent UK

Rob Key never doubted Jofra Archer’s desire to return to Test cricket

Stress fractures in his right elbow and lower back have conspired to keep Archer on 13 Test caps since February 2021.

The Independent UK

Key denies Archer concerns and backs him to be ‘one of best England have had’

Rob Key has played down concerns about Jofra Archer’s readiness for Test cricket, insisting England could have fast-tracked his comeback sooner

The Guardian - UK

Rob Key backs ‘unbelievable talent’ Jofra Archer to thrive on Test match return

Archer only made his first-class comeback this week after a four-year absence following repeated injury setbacks.

The Independent UK

Two superstars will decide outcome of England-India test series claims Rob Key

England’s managing director believes the impact of Ben Stokes and Jasprit Bumrah will define the summer series

The Independent UK

WCA concerned players cannot make ‘informed decisions’ over return to IPL action

The Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League were paused last week as military hostilities between the two nations escalated.

The Independent UK

In-form Tom Haines feels he is batting better than ever amid England uncertainty

Sussex’s left-handed opener is still waiting for his first senior international call-up.

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Mark Wood cautions England players against making ‘dumb’ comments to the media

Rob Key, England’s managing director of men’s cricket, said last month some England players “speak a lot of rubbish a lot of the time”.

The Guardian - UK

ICC rejects Ben Stokes’ plea for review of over-rate penalties in Tests

Ben Stokes’ plea for changes to the punitive system of over-rate penalties has been rejected by the International Cricket Council

The Guardian - UK

ICC set to delay controversial decision over creation of two-tier Test cricket

The World Test Championship is set to continue in a single-league format but plans for two divisions could return to the ICC’s agenda for the 2027-2029 cycle

The Guardian - UK

Brook named men’s white-ball captain as England opt against Stokes split

Harry Brook has been named as England’s new white-ball captain, with Rob Key, the director of men’s cricket, admitting the opportunity has come ‘slightly earlier than expected’

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Dan Worrall: ‘I haven’t thought about England – I’m just going to do my best for Surrey’

Interview: The Australian-born seamer, who qualifies for England this summer, has been a key figure in Surrey’s County Championship three-peat and a call-up from his adopted nation could yet come

The Independent UK

Joe Root rules out taking on England white-ball captaincy: ‘That ship’s sailed’

The experienced batter had been suggested as a possible short-term captaincy solution

The Independent UK

Dan Worrall would accept England call-up but says current focus is on Surrey

Australia-born Worrall claimed 52 wickets in the County Championship last season and can represent England from next month.

The Independent UK

The brave Harry Brook IPL decision that hands England a dilemma

The batter’s withdrawal would appear well timed with England on the hunt for a new men’s white-ball captain

The Independent UK

Who is in the running to be England’s new white-ball captain?

Harry Brook and Ben Stokes are just two contenders.

The Guardian - UK

Flintoff earmarked as England white-ball coach if McCullum takes break

Andrew Flintoff has been earmarked as a potential caretaker coach of England’s senior white-ball teams if Brendon McCullum requires a break before the Ashes

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes hints he could be open to England white-ball captaincy – Rob Key

Jos Buttler stood down as limited-overs skipper following the Champions Trophy exit.

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