The Latest Breaking News from Alex Lees

McCullum may see himself in Crawley but struggling in spotlight is tough place to be

To say poor scores are acceptable is to judge him differently to every opening batter who has ever been selected for England

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022

England must bounce back against South Africa with feel-good factor under threat after Lord’s rout

England have made a habit of ­backing themselves into tight corners this summer. And that, following a thumping defeat last week, is where they find themselves going into the Second Test at Old Trafford. They cannot afford to make a mess of this one.

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2022

SA vs Eng 1st Test | South Africa gives England big reality check with innings defeat

After taking a lead of 161 runs into the second innings, the Proteas dismissed England for 149 in 37.4 overs before tea on Day 3 and went 1-0 ahead in the three-Test series

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022

England captain Ben Stokes singles out Alex Lees and Zak Crawley ahead of South Africa First Test

Ben Stokes has picked out his openers’ century stand in the victory over India at Edgbaston last month as his most pleasing performance in England’s four Test victories earlier this summer, and heaped praise on the pair, Alex Lees and Zak Crawley.

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022

Alex Lees happy to ‘spread the word’ of England’s aggressive style into county game

The opener has embraced the approach of new head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022

Matthew Potts' "amazing" start to his England career is a "testament to the county game"

EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Potts has made a brilliant step-up to international cricket this summer and his Durham and England teammate Alex Lees believes his success is "a testament to the county game"

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

Joe Root hailed as "effortless and savage" with England star tipped to break more records

Former England captain Joe Root is in the form of his life at the moment and teammate Alex Lees has backed him to "take down some more records" before he retires

Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022

Inside Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's "dream partnership" and England's rejuvenation

England opener Alex Lees has lifted the lid on the immediate impact Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have had on the Test team, praising the pair's "aggressive and positive brand of cricket"

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

Alex Lees opens up about the "tough" journey chasing his England dream

EXCLUSIVE: Alex Lees has been through some "tough" times during his career, but believes they have made him a "far better batter" as he prepares for England's upcoming Test series against South Africa

Daily Mirror · Aug 8, 2022

Does ‘Bazball’ have the staying power to alter Test cricket’s groove?

The brand of fearless, attacking cricket championed by England Test coach Brendon McCullum has made the world sit up and take notice. Can it be sustained and will others follow suit?

The Hindu · Aug 5, 2022