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England: Zak Crawley putting country before club for now

Zak Crawley says he has not given “too much thought” to England players’ looming club-versus-country dilemma, insisting he will deal with any clashes as and when they occur.

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley relishing England ODI captaincy after Ashes exploits open new doors

Kent opener will lead his country on just his fourth 50-over appearance as England look to the future with World Cup stars rested

Evening Standard

Paul Collingwood backs Zak Crawley to excel in role of England captain

Crawley has been eager to break into the white-ball setup for some time.

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England should give Freddie Flintoff permanent role... he’s still got so much to offer the sport

It would be hugely beneficial to all parties if the 2005 Ashes hero’s short-term involvement with ODI team became a full-time arrangement

Evening Standard

Nat Sciver-Brunt thrilled to continue Ashes ODI form with record-breaking ton

The stand-in England captain scored a record-breaking century in her 100th ODI.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2005: England end 18-year wait to win back Ashes after Oval draw

Kevin Pietersen’s maiden Test hundred helped England clinch a 2-1 series win over Australia.

The Independent UK

England must make the most of Ben Stokes now as uncertainty lies beyond World Cup

There were elements of Ben Stokes’s press conference here in Cardiff on Thursday that could have been plucked from any of the many he gave during the summer’s rollercoaster Ashes.

Evening Standard

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England star Ben Stokes coy on plans for injured knee ahead of ODI return

Stokes’ return to the ODI set-up ahead of the World Cup has removed what was a six-month gap in his calendar

Evening Standard

England Women to get same match fees as men after Ashes summer boosts profile

Crowds and viewing figures increased markedly for an enthralling summer.

The Independent UK

England Women to get match-fee parity with men after success of Ashes

The England and Wales Cricket Board has said it will pay men and women internationals the same match fees and its chief executive, Richard Gould, said: ‘Growing the women’s and girls’ game is a key priority’

The Guardian - UK

On this day in 2019: Ben Stokes seals an Ashes win for the ages

Stokes’ unbeaten 135 – and 76-run partnership with Jack Leach (1no) – earned an unforgettable victory over Australia at Headingley.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2015: Chris Tremlett calls time on his cricket career

The England pace bowler helped his country win the Ashes Down Under in 2011.

The Independent UK

World Cup joy, Ashes glory and netball delight – Big England wins in Australia

A look back at some of England’s other memorable triumphs in Australia

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes’ likely return to have big say in England squad as Cricket World Cup looms

The Ashes may not yet have been reduced to speck-in-rear-view-mirror status, but England’s focus has already shifted towards white-ball endeavours, with squads for the late-summer’s series against New Zealand and Ireland set to be announced on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

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The Conversation

Amid dreadful sexual abuse, sport brings grace in a school memoir that resists easy judgement

A friend likes to remind me about the one time I attended an Ashes test in Melbourne, Boxing Day, 1974. The crowd was waiting, excited, to watch the English team, and Dennis Amiss particularly, front up to the wicket. On he came, bravely facing just eight balls. Then he was…

Evening Standard

Ashes winner Steven Finn retires from cricket after England and Middlesex career

Former England and Middlesex bowler Steven Finn has announced his retirement from professional cricket.

The Guardian - UK

Test selection is set to get interesting, whether Ben Stokes likes it or not

Captain spoiled the fun of armchair selectors with consistent sides during Ashes but must make adjustments for India tour

The Hindu

I don’t see why Bumrah can’t return to where he was: Glenn McGrath

Glenn McGrath believes Ashes result fair; backs Test cricket, Jasprit Bumrah's return. McGrath feels 2-2 result in Ashes was fair, backs Test cricket's future & Jasprit Bumrah's return to form. He believes Australia, India, England & Pakistan are top 4 teams for World Cup. #Ashes #TestCricket #JaspritBumrah #WorldCup

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The Guardian - UK

Glorious English summer hustle has been an Ashes rush like no other

As the light fades on my journey – from Lauren Filer on another plane to Stuart Broad’s Oval exit – joy at an epic series lingers

The Hindu

Why did ‘Bazball’ fail to regain the Ashes?

Up against a great Australian side, England discovered that there is an essential limit to the competitive advantage ‘Bazball’ offers because it is an approach, for the most part, to batting. And it’s bowling that typically wins Test matches and series

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow reveals how his ankle has held up during Ashes after horrific leg break

Bairstow delighted with how his horrific leg break held up during gruelling Ashes series

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley explains how doomed Australia tour helped him become ‘unlikely’ Ashes hero

Zak Crawley says his standout innings in Sydney during the last Ashes series in Australia gave him the confidence to take on the world’s best attack this summer - but admits even he did not think he would end up England’s leading run-scorer.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow ready for next test after ankle ‘held up really well’ in Ashes

A freak accident a year ago left Bairstow with three fractures, ligament damage and a dislocated ankle.

The Hindu

Bumrah should take a call on his workload: Glenn McGrath

Glenn McGrath, Australian pace bowling great, is happy India has produced a battery of fast bowlers. He defends India's tactics of using spin-oriented pitches for home matches. McGrath believes shoehorned schedules are taking a toll on fast bowlers, and suggests Jasprit Bumrah reduce his workload to increase longevity. On Ashes,…

The Independent UK

Shaun Wane: Revised international calendar a shot in the arm for rugby league

A World Cup in the southern hemisphere and the return of Ashes tours are on the horizon.

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