Ollie Pope's century a classy response to questions about his future as England No.3 Surrey batter has made mixed year for Ben Stokes’s side Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2024
England v West Indies: second cricket Test, day two – as it happened Mark Wood’s pace reached 97mph and Kavem Hodge thumped a superb maiden Test century as West Indies maded 351-5 at Trent Bridge The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024
Sam Curran smashes career-best score as Surrey secure home Blast quarter-final Toby Albert hit a career best 66 to propel Hampshire to 183 but it was nowhere near enough in the end. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
Ollie Pope welcomes change of fortunes as Aaron Ramsdale supports England man The Arsenal goalkeeper was at Trent Bridge to see the Nottingham man hit a century Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2024
‘Lucky’ Ollie Pope grateful for friend Aaron Ramsdale’s presence Ollie Pope was grateful to his friend, the Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, as he hit 121 of England’s 416 all out on the first day of the second Test against West Indies The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
He can come more often – Ollie Pope hails ‘lucky charm’ Aaron Ramsdale after ton Pope top-scored with 121 as England made 416 all out against the West Indies on the opening day at Trent Bridge. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
Ollie Pope century puts hosts ahead, but West Indies’ key mistake has helped England Pope rode his luck as his knock of 121 carried Ben Stokes’ men to 416 all out The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
England savour Ollie Pope’s century in 416-run feast against West Indies A free-scoring England were dismissed for 416 on day one of the second Test, with Ollie Pope scoring a stylish 121 The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
Ollie Pope punishes West Indies drops with century as England take control Pope was unbeaten on 115 at tea having been put down twice. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
A closer look as England reach fastest team 50 in Test cricket Responding to the early loss of Zak Crawley, the hosts reached 50 for one in just 4.2 overs to break their own 30-year-old record by one ball. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
West Indies labour at Trent Bridge as Ben Duckett delivers ahead of baby arrival Duckett’s participation in the match had been in some doubt due to the imminent arrival of his first child. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
Jon Lewis confident England will still be in top form for T20 World Cup England’s 20-run victory at Lord’s on Wednesday made it 13 wins out of 14 white-ball matches this summer. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
Longest runs of consecutive innings with wicket as Sophie Ecclestone joins list Muttiah Muralitharan, the record Test wicket-taker, and Australia paceman Dennis Lillee both enjoyed runs of 35 during their illustrious careers. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
England v West Indies: second cricket Test, day one – as it happened Ollie Pope’s sixth Test century put England in a commanding position on day one at Trent Bridge The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2024 Fast-starter Jamie Smith won't remain under radar for long as England's big plans unfold Wicketkeeper to make second Test appearance against West Indies in Nottingham
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 Heather Knight ‘really pleased’ to contribute as England whitewash New Zealand Knight ended a lean spell of international scores with 46 not out to guide her team to 155 for seven.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024 England complete 5-0 T20 sweep of New Zealand with Heather Knight to the fore England Women finished their summer with a record 13th win as they beat New Zealand by 20 runs at Lord’s
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 England win again as New Zealand suffer whitewash at Lord’s Lauren Bell claimed three for 21 to restrict New Zealand, chasing 156, to 135 for eight and clinch a 5-0 series win.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 Ben Stokes excited by new England pace duo ahead of second West Indies Test Gus Atkinson took 12 wickets on debut last week, while Mark Wood has frequently topped 95mph.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024 Ben Stokes backs Chris Woakes to thrive as England’s new attack leader Chris Woakes has been challenged to take on the role of leader of England’s bowling group as they go into the second Test against West Indies after Jimmy Anderson’s retirement
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024 West Indies relish Test of mettle but must envy England’s cricketing riches Kraigg Brathwaite can only dream of a world where his most talented players are not lost to the wealth of T20 cricket
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2024 England vs West Indies: Ben Stokes names new duo to open bowling in post-James Anderson era Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes handed honour despite Mark Wood’s return
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 Prospect of Mark Wood-Gus Atkinson double act for England excites Ben Stokes The duo are in the side for the second Test against the West Indies
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2024 Life without James Anderson begins for England as West Indies look to hit back from thumping loss Second Test starts in Nottingham on Thursday
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024 How Great Britain claimed Olympic cricket glory in Paris 124 years ago Classically English game has featured at the Olympics once, and British team will defend their title at Los Angeles 2028