The Latest Breaking News from Ben Foakes

James Anderson returns for England’s Test against India

Sam Billings also comes in as Ben Foakes and Jamie Overton miss out on the Edgbaston contest.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

England pick Sam Billings and James Anderson against India

Billings was drafted in at short notice for his second Test appearance against New Zealand last week as a Covid substitute for Ben Foakes

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2022

England vs India: James Anderson replaces Jamie Overton but Ben Foakes ruled out of Edgbaston Test

James Anderson will return to England’s XI in place of Jamie Overton for tomorrow’s Test against India at Edgbaston – but Ben Foakes has been ruled out.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022

England vs New Zealand series ratings: Bairstow and Root majestic as Potts shines but Crawley form a concern

England made a superb start to the Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes era as they secured a 3-0 series clean sweep over reigning World Test Champions New Zealand.

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2022

Zak Crawley is backed by England but has one Test to save his spot

Morning rain delayed England’s charge for an improbable, exhilarating 3-0 series win. But whether they secured the 113 runs required to win this Test or not, the overwhelming expectation was that — barring late injuries or a change of heart — they would instantly name an unchanged squad for Friday’s…

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022

5 talking points as Jack Leach and Matt Potts impress with England closing in on victory

England are closing on a 3-0 series whitewash over New Zealand, with Ben Stokes' side needing 113 runs to win the final Test at Headingley with eight wickets in hand

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2022

Joe Root and Ollie Pope strike sublime partnership with England on course for famous New Zealand series win

This series has been a modern classic, which is a little odd, because all three games have shared plenty of characteristics.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2022

Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell thwart England again at Headingley

England drew a blank over the course of two difficult hours on Sunday

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022

Covid-19: England draft in Sam Billings during third New Zealand Test as Ben Foakes tests positive

Foakes did not take the field on the third afternoon against New Zealand after complaining of back pain

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022

Sam Billings answers second England SOS in six months as Covid replacement for Ben Foakes

Billings made a late dash into the team in Hobart in January and he's done it again in Leeds

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2022