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County Championship: Team-by-team guide to new season – and the England hopefuls to look out for

With Test places up for grabs, another thrilling English summer could be in store

The Independent UK

County Championship 2026: team-by-team guide to the new season

Surrey look well placed to reclaim the title after their runner-up finish last season while all eyes are on promotion for Lancashire

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes set for new England coaching role during injury rehabilitation in UAE

The 34-year-old all-rounder is continuing his recovery from injury on the recent Ashes tour of Australia

The Independent UK

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PCA calls for cut to County Championship schedule to protect players’ wellbeing

Counties have held discussions about changes to the calendar for next year.

The Independent UK

England’s clash with India heading for nerve-shredding conclusion

The hosts are one wicket away from victory and the tourists just 30 short of a remarkable win.

The Independent UK

Stamina, skills, hunger: how do England solve a problem like Shubman Gill?

India’s new captain was given chance to dictate the second Test and has shown he is one of the batters to take over as era of Fab Four wanes

The Guardian - UK

Jofra Archer returns to England squad before second Test against India

Fast bowler aiming to make first Test appearance since February 2021 at Edgbaston after Sussex comeback

Evening Standard

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Jofra Archer joins England squad for first time in four years ahead of second India Test

Archer has not played Test cricket since 2021 but is back in the squad for the second Test at Edgbaston

The Independent UK

England reveal Jofra Archer comeback plan ahead of India series

The Sussex seamer could make a long-awaited return in England whites at Edgbaston

The Independent UK

Jamie Overton returns to England Test squad for time in three years

Overton won his solitary Test cap against New Zealand in 2022.

The Independent UK

England line up Jofra Archer return for second Test against India

Jofra Archer is being primed to make an England comeback in the second Test against India at Edgbaston – his first appearance in whites for four years

The Guardian - UK

Gus Atkinson ruled out of first India Test as Jamie Overton and Jacob Bethell return to England squad

Overton played his sole Test so far in the summer of 2022 while Bethell’s availability leaves England with a selection headache

The Independent UK

James Anderson: ‘In my head, I was nowhere near retirement’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ten months after his international career was brought to an abrupt end, England’s leading Test wicket-taker opens up to Harry Latham-Coyle about his retirement, his enduring love of his craft and what the future may hold

The Independent UK

Pope determined to prove he warrants England place and Stokes’ defence

The batter is relaxed about Jacob Bethell’s potential return after his Test century against Zimbabwe, with India and Australia to come this summer

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England vs Zimbabwe: Harry Brook takes stunning catch as Shoaib Bashir stars in three-day Test win

Sensational slip grab provides highlight as Bashir takes career-best six for 81 to wrap up emphatic Trent Bridge triumph

The Independent UK

Shoaib Bashir stars for England in perfect start to Test summer against Zimbabwe

England triumphed by an innings and 45 runs at Trent Bridge with a day to spare as Bashir took six wickets in the second innings

The Independent UK

Shoaib Bashir finally breaks through after frustrating morning for England

Zimbabwe were 141 for three at the break, still 159 behind.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Ahmed and Hill turn on the style for Leicestershire

Gloucestershire struggled at Northants as Parkinson becomes unfortunate Derbyshire history-maker

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The Guardian - UK

Sam Cook strikes early but he’s still in a race against time to convince England

Finally getting his chance after a decade in county cricket, medium pacer needs to make an impact in Zimbabwe’s second innings to prove he deserves his place

The Guardian - UK

Bennett scores Zimbabwe’s fastest Test century before England regain grip

Zimbabwe lost two late wickets in the final session at Trent Bridge after providing a tough workout for England’s attack for much of day two

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes underlines importance with vital spell as England turn the screw against Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe (265 & 30-2) trail England (565/6d) by 270 runs: Back from an injured hamstring, the England captain produced a key burst of fast bowling to help his side seize total control at Trent Bridge

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes strikes twice for England as Brian Bennett leads Zimbabwe resistance

Zimbabwe were 210 for five at tea replying to England’s 565 for six.

The Independent UK

Sam Cook claims debut wicket as England dominate Zimbabwe

England resumed on 498 for three, the most runs ever scored on day one of a Test in this country, and added another 67 in a lively 45 minutes.

The Independent UK

The new-ball burst that showed why England rate Sam Cook highly

Given the new ball on debut, the Essex seamer extracted Zimbabwe’s Ben Curran and beat the bat several more times on a placid pitch

Evening Standard

'I've got to be mindful': Ben Stokes to play injury comeback safe ahead of England Test vs Zimbabwe

The Three Lions kick off their summer Test series in Nottingham on Thursday

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