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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 Hindu

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.

The New Daily

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

The Independent UK

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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

Evening Standard

Jonny Bairstow returns to England squad as Ben Foakes makes way

Bairstow has recovered from injury.

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

ICC rules: No 'soft signal' in World Test Championship final

NEW DELHI: The on-field ‘soft signal’ from umpires will be a thing of the past as it has been removed from the playing conditions for the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia in London next month.

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James Anderson set to be named in England Test squad despite groin injury

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

The Independent UK

IPL 2023: Ben Stokes to return home after CSK's final league game

NEW DELHI: Struggling with fitness issues, England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to return home after Chennai Super Kings' final IPL league match to give himself enough time to prepare for next month's Ashes.

The Times of India

Ben Stokes a fitness doubt for England’s first Test of summer against Ireland

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

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes finding bowling ‘a bit of a challenge’ as England’s Ashes opener looms large

England Test captain is still struggling with just a month to go before the opening Australia clash at Edgbaston

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes bowling concerns continue ahead of England Test summer

The all-rounder has been troubled by a long-standing knee injury.

The Independent UK

James Anderson suffers injury blow as England’s fast bowling options dwindle ahead of Ashes

Anderson has sustained a groin strain with just over a month before the Ashes begins

The Independent UK

Cricket chiefs make huge rule change after Ben Stokes publicly called for alteration

Ben Stokes urged the ICC to remove the soft signal rule from international cricket, and now officials have listened to the England star and other critics ahead of next month's World Test Championship final

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Evening Standard

Brendon McCullum warns cricket must not be ‘completely naive’ over attraction of franchise deals

Brendon McCullum says it would be “completely naive” to expect England players to turn down lucrative year-round franchise deals in favour of international contracts.

The Guardian - UK

Olly Stone to miss at least England’s first Ashes Test due to hamstring injury

Olly Stone faces a fight to be fit in time for the second half of this summer’s Ashes series, after injuring his hamstring while playing for Nottinghamshire

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes left out of Chennai Super Kings side despite return to fitness

Stokes has not featured in the IPL for over five weeks.

Evening Standard

The Ashes: England should rejoice that Jofra Archer’s Test fire is still burning bright

The bowler’s determination to play in the Ashes demonstrates the lure of red-ball cricket

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The Times of India

CSK vs DC IPL 2023: Can Delhi Capitals tweakers top Chennai Super Kings' spin power?

CHENNAI: When in Chennai, you must beat the Chennai Super Kings at their own game. Teams have learnt this the hard way, and the scenario will be no different for the Delhi Capitals, who have to win on Wednesday to stay in contention for a playoff berth.

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer’s injury setback leaves England with more Ashes bowling questions than answers

Archer may miss this summer’s Tests due to an elbow injury and he isn’t England’s only worry with the ball

The Guardian - UK

England still unable to get enough of Jofra Archer after latest elbow flareup

The fast bowler’s return from the IPL and a visit to a specialist are sensible but the clock is ticking for the first Test against Australia in June

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope: ‘I think I’ve just become a better player over the last two years’

Upswing in form as England’s No 3 has been inspired by McCullum and Stokes in seeing the runs rather than the wickets, the Surrey batter tells Taha Hashim

Daily Mirror

Australia star Steve Smith fine-tuning for Ashes after signing short-term Sussex deal

Smith will play three County Championship matches for Sussex starting at Worcestershire on Thursday as he aims to win Ashes in England for first time

Daily Mirror

England slammed over sly Ashes tactics to outfox Australia - "what a load of junk"

England are hoping to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015 this summer, having enjoyed great success playing 'Bazball' under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes

The Times of India

CSK vs PBKS IPL 2023: Shikhar Dhawan holds key for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings' spinners

Batting first could be way to go

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