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Upbeat England’s summer hits will be music to Test cricket addicts’ ears

The McCullum and Stokes duo promise to entertain again as England face Ireland in Ashes rehearsal

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023

Ben Stokes does not fear for future of Test cricket amid Ashes excitement

Ireland rested star bowler Josh Little following his IPL exploits to raise concerns over Test cricket’s future.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

England captain Ben Stokes issues Ashes warning to Australia with 2019 reminder

England face Ireland in their first Test of the summer, and captain Ben Stokes insists his knee issues are behind him and that he's ready to tear into Australia when the Ashes rolls around later this month

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2023

England captain Ben Stokes unconcerned over ability to bowl in the Ashes

Ben Stokes bowled only one over in the recent IPL.

The Independent UK · May 31, 2023

Josh Tongue handed shock England debut as Chris Woakes omitted for Ireland Test

Mark Wood is not risked as Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum exercise caution ahead of the Ashes series

Evening Standard · May 30, 2023

Josh Tongue to make England Test debut at Lord's against Ireland

'Dream come true' for Worcestershire seamer who was called up as cover, but now gets to make England debut in Ashes warm-up at the Home of Cricket

Daily Mirror · May 30, 2023

Their misfortune means I’m here – Chris Woakes understands cost of Ashes chance

Woakes missed over a year of first-class cricket following knee surgery.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Chris Woakes admits he feared Test career was over ahead of return to England squad

Woakes won't get the opportunity to add to his stunning record at Lord's after missing out on England's XI for the Ireland Test but is back in the squad ahead of the Ashes

Daily Mirror · May 30, 2023

What time and TV channel is England v Ireland Test Series Cricket? Streaming information and betting odds

Ireland face the old enemy, who are preparing for this summer's Ashes, in a four-day test.

Irish Mirror · May 30, 2023

Ashes uncertainty for England but Brendon McCullum cannot wait for the magic to start

As most of the country enjoyed the final knockings of the spring’s rare hat-trick of bank holidays yesterday, England’s players arrived at Lord’s, the most monumental international summer since 2019’s World Cup-Ashes double-header now almost upon us. Brendon McCullum, the head coach, could hardly keep the smile off his face.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2023