The Latest Breaking News from Ben Foakes

There cannot have been many more pleased to see Ben Foakes start his season with a fine hundred at Lancashire last week than his Surrey team-mate Jamie Smith.

Josh Bohannon’s century denied last season’s champions as Rishi Patel set up a shock win for Leicestershire at Headingley

A careful 76 from Ben Foakes calmed Surrey’s nerves after a nervous spell at Lancashire, while Dan Lawrence put Essex in a strong position at Middlesex

Cameron Steel was unbeaten on 86 at the close as Lancashire’s attack toiled throughout the afternoon despite three wickets for Tom Bailey.

Amid concerns about Ben Stokes' knee injury, Steve Harmison has identified a surprising potential replacement for the England skipper should he break down during the Ashes

Having averaged almost 39 since Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum took charge of England’s men’s Test team, Ben Foakes’ recent form is not the kind that would usually have a player fretting over his place in the side. And so, despite obvious pressure on his position pending the imminent return…

Jonny Bairstow’s imminent return to fitness has put scrutiny on Foakes’ position ahead of the Ashes.

Jonny Bairstow is set to make his England return in the Ashes this summer, having been out of action since September after suffering a freak leg break while playing golf

We’ll surely never find out but might the white-ball genius have thrived at Test level with the TLC of McCullum and Stokes?

Coach backs skipper to be fit and firing for Australia, despite his niggling knee injury

New Zealand’s one-run victory over England gave devotees a pinch-yourself moment of glee at one of the greatest Tests