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Key issues facing England and Australia ahead of the fourth Test

England claimed victory in the third Test at Headingley to make it 2-1 in the series.

The Independent UK

Australia cricketers fire back at Jonny Bairstow as Ashes war of words continues

England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow has struggled for runs during the ongoing Ashes series and is at risk of being replaced by Ben Foakes for the Old Trafford Test

Daily Mirror

Tongue steps up and Bairstow in the spotlight – second Ashes Test talking points

England are 1-0 down after Australia edged a thrilling opener in Birmingham by two wickets.

The Independent UK

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Jonny Bairstow branded "overweight" by BBC cricket commentator as Ashes battle heats up

Despite hitting 78 in the first innings England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow endured a difficult time in the first Test at Edgbaston, shelling a series of chances

Daily Mirror

England approach ‘validated’ despite defeat in opening Ashes Test, says Brendon McCullum

England drove the game forward for the majority of five gripping days at Edgbaston but still find themselves 1-0 down with four to play

The Independent UK

What do England need to do to win the Ashes?

Australia took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series with a thrilling victory at Edgbaston.

The Independent UK

Bairstow is Bazball’s spirit animal but maybe it’s time for the gloves to come off

Even if they win this first Test, England have a tender spot at wicketkeeper. A return for Ben Foakes would be progressive

The Guardian - UK

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Stokes the captain is a fine thing, but England will need the player again

Amid all the razzle and dazzle of Bazball there is a curious gap – a defining performance from the captain himself

The Guardian - UK

Surrey score 501 for highest County Championship run chase in 98 years to beat Kent

Surrey recorded the County Championship's highest run chase in 98 years as they scored 501 to beat Kent by five wickets at Canterbury.

Evening Standard

Harry Brook feels Test cricket is pinnacle as he prepares to fulfil Ashes dream

Brook will fulfil a lifelong ambition when he takes the field against Australia in the first Test.

The Independent UK

Will rock’n’roll England of Stokes and McCullum blow away Australia?

Captain and head coach have transformed Test cricket but the Ashes will be sternest test of their revolution

The Guardian - UK

England should pull plug if Zak Crawley falters again against Ireland

England have shown faith in their players but the batter has been given a long run without showing consistency

The Guardian - UK

‘Can the two selves help each other?’ Mike Brearley on Bazball, Test cricket and psychoanalysis

Mike Brearley, the Ashes-winning captain from 1981, tells Donald McRae how he has been captivated by England’s dynamic leadership duo, with another series about to start

The Guardian - UK

Steve Smith finds form with Ollie Robinson and Stuart Broad among the wickets

Sussex were in control against Glamorgan as Smith made 68 not out after Robinson took four wickets.

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The Guardian - UK

England’s Jonny Bairstow feared he might not walk again after golf injury

Jonny Bairstow feared he might not be able to walk again but, newly fit after last year’s horrific leg break and restored to the role of Test wicketkeeper, the batter fancies the good times can roll once more come the Ashes.

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley: Maverick match-winner or an England gamble destined to fail?

This iteration of England have never been shy in backing Zak Crawley.

The Guardian - UK

England cut is harsh on Foakes but Bairstow decision offers Ashes clarity

Whatever the rights and wrongs of Jonny Bairstow’s return behind the stumps for England’s Test side, the selectors cannot be accused of dithering

The Independent UK

England agonised over dropping Ben Foakes for Jonny Bairstow – Rob Key

Bairstow’s six hundreds in 2022, before breaking his leg in three places in August, meant he was a shoo-in to reclaim his spot.

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The Hindu

Injured Archer out of Ashes, Bairstow replaces Foakes for Ireland test

Jofra Archer, who will miss the Ashes, played five matches for Mumbai Indians before the injury ended his IPL stint last week

The New Daily

Injured paceman Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes in blow for England

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ashes and "the rest of the summer" in a massive blow for the hosts.

ABC News

Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes, Jonny Bairstow returns to Test squad

England will be without pace bowler Jofra Archer for the upcoming Ashes after injury woes continued to plague the Barbadian-born star's career.

The Independent UK

England make ‘seriously tough decision’ over Jonny Bairstow ahead of Ashes

Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ashes, while Bairstow is poised to make a return for England in place of Ben Foakes

Evening Standard

Ben Foakes dropped by England for Ireland Ashes warm-up as Jonny Bairstow returns

James Anderson included for one-off match despite groin injury, while bowlers Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are handed recalls

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow returns to England squad as Ben Foakes makes way

Bairstow has recovered from injury.

The Guardian - UK

Jofra Archer out of Ashes after recurrence of elbow stress fracture

Jofra Archer will miss a second straight summer, while Jonny Bairstow returns for the Test against Ireland and will keep wicket, with Ben Foakes dropped

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