Stuart Broad leads England’s charge on first morning at Headingley England responded brilliantly after losing the toss to leave the tourists uncomfortably set on 65 for three. The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022
Ben Foakes reveals how Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum can fire England's red-ball team back to the Test match big time Wins over world champions New Zealand at Lord's and Trent Bridge have made Test cricket cool again after a nightmare run of defeats left England languishing in the rankings Wales Online · Jun 22, 2022
‘A match made in heaven’: Ben Foakes hails England’s new Test leadership The wicketkeeper praised Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum after England took a 2-0 lead in their series against New Zealand The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022
Jonny Bairstow reveals Ben Stokes' words of encouragement ahead of brutal innings vs NZ Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes shared a magnificent 179-run partnership as England beat New Zealand by five wickets, with Stokes telling Bairstow to simply "send it into the stands" before his brutal assault after tea Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022
England player ratings: Jonny Bairstow brilliance as Ben Foakes close to flawless Jonny Bairstow struck England's second-fastest Test hundred as New Zealand were beaten at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2022
Stunning Jonny Bairstow blitz leads England to remarkable record win over New Zealand Jonny Bairstow scored England's second-fastest Test century off just 77 balls as they chased down 299 to win the second Test against New Zealand and seal a series victory Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022
England lose Zak Crawley for a duck at start of 299-run chase New Zealand were bowled out for 284 on the morning of the final day of the second Test at Trent Bridge. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
England chasing target of 299 to win second Test against New Zealand The Black Caps were bowled out for 284 having resumed on 224 for seven The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022
‘It’s a fantastic game’: England and New Zealand both eye second Test win England and New Zealand hope for victory in a match of high scoring transformed into one of high drama with both teams ‘confident’ of forcing a decisive result The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2022
England’s Ben Foakes predicting ‘one hell of a day’ as second Test nears conclusion All three results are still possible heading into day five at Trent Bridge The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022
England set up grandstand finish as New Zealand feel the heat under pressure The second Test between England and New Zealand is set for a grandstand finish, with the visitors seven wickets down and leading by 238 runs Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2022
Late New Zealand wickets keep England hopes alive in second Test ahead of final day The powers that be at Trent Bridge announced in the final session of day four that the conclusion of this match on Tuesday would be free to attend. It was a generous decision that reflected their satisfaction with a strong week for the club. Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022
6 talking points as England push for remarkable win after stunning Joe Root hundred New Zealand lead England by 238 runs heading into the final day of the second Test, with Ben Stokes' side looking to push for victory following Joe Root's brilliant 176 Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2022
Ben Foakes predicts thrilling second Test finale as England chase New Zealand Ben Foakes believes there is a thrilling final day in store at Trent Bridge, and that with the likes of Ben Stokes in their ranks, England can chase “anything”. Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022 New Zealand steady ship after James Anderson reaches another wicket landmark The Black Caps lead by 128 with eight second-innings wickets remaining.
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022 James Anderson claims 650th Test wicket for England Anderson bowled New Zealand opener Tom Latham after England were dismissed for 539
Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022 James Anderson takes 650th Test wicket to as England hunt down unlikely victory over New Zealand Jimmy Anderson took his 650th Test wicket as England went hunting an unlikely victory on the fourth day of the Second Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.
Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2022 Ollie Pope throws off shackles of potential to become an England performer as hard work with Joe Root pays off These days, England give their Test cricketers a new cap when they hit 25 and 75 appearances, as well as 50 and 100, the game’s more conventional milestones. They accompany it with a speech from a colleague or coach, then stick it on social media.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2022 Pope and Root centuries light up England’s reply against New Zealand Ollie Pope hit 145 while Joe Root finished day three at Trent Bridge unbeaten on 163 as England reached 473-5, 80 behind New Zealand’s 553
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022 New Zealand plans in tatters after Kane Williamson is ruled out with Covid-19 The New Zealand captain has been ruled out of the second Test at Trent Bridge in a blow to his side’s hopes of levelling series
Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2022 Ben Stokes delivers "world-class" verdict on Ben Foakes amid talk of Jos Buttler return Ben Stokes has backed "world-class" England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes despite Rob Key talking up the prospect of Jos Buttler making a return to the Test team
Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2022 Ben Stokes' Stuart Broad admission gives insight into Brendon McCullum's England vision England Test coach Brendon McCullum was set to promote Stuart Broad up the order to "have a slog" and win the game for England if either Joe Root or Ben Foakes got out
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2022 England v New Zealand: five things we learned from the first Test Ben Foakes and Joe Root excelled in the Lord’s win that provided plenty of talking points besides the hefty price of tickets
Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2022 England’s new era under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum off to positive start despite familiar batting woes It was not a perfect performance — far from it — but England were well past the point of that mattering.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2022 Joe Root ensures panic and caution give way to sense of the unknown After three days of absurdist back and forth, the first Test ended with England calmly and efficiently knocking off the runs