The Latest Breaking News from Ben Foakes

England are due to to announce their group for the Test against Ireland, which runs from June 1-4, on Tuesday morning.

The Test captain is the latest England player whose fitness is in doubt, after the coach of his IPL team admitted that Stokes is currently unable to bowl

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.