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The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes delivers Ashes fitness boost with ‘best chance’ of England captain overcoming injury issues

Test captain unable to say whether he’ll bowl against Ireland but is optimstic after injury recovery for summer series

Evening Standard

Josh Tongue keen to taste first England experience after shock Test call-up

When Josh Tongue joined up with England for the first time at the start of this week, he found his name misspelled on some of his shiny new kit.

Evening Standard

What is Bazball? How England revolutionised Test cricket

Stokes and McCullum have lifted England from rock-bottom to ‘rockstars’

The Independent UK

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England captain Ben Stokes unconcerned over ability to bowl in the Ashes

Ben Stokes bowled only one over in the recent IPL.

The Independent UK

Josh Tongue handed shock England debut as Chris Woakes omitted for Ireland Test

Mark Wood is not risked as Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum exercise caution ahead of the Ashes series

Evening Standard

Josh Tongue to make England Test debut at Lord's against Ireland

'Dream come true' for Worcestershire seamer who was called up as cover, but now gets to make England debut in Ashes warm-up at the Home of Cricket

Daily Mirror

Ashes uncertainty for England but Brendon McCullum cannot wait for the magic to start

As most of the country enjoyed the final knockings of the spring’s rare hat-trick of bank holidays yesterday, England’s players arrived at Lord’s, the most monumental international summer since 2019’s World Cup-Ashes double-header now almost upon us. Brendon McCullum, the head coach, could hardly keep the smile off his face.

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A look at the numbers behind England’s opening partnerships

The right blend has been sought since Sir Alastair Cook retired nearly five years ago.

The Independent UK

Brendan McCullum reveals England opportunities to come - and plan for Ashes bowling

Ollie Robinson and James Anderson had fitness concerns ahead of the start of the international summer

The Independent UK

England will not alter aggressive approach during Ashes, insists Brendon McCullum

England face Ireland before their build-up to the Ashes opener will contain days off, training and ‘quality time’.

The Independent UK

England’s bowling attack in crisis as Lord’s Test against Ireland approaches

Mark Wood is doubtful for Ireland Test but may play given injuries to bowlers, with Ben Stokes still struggling with his knee injury

The Guardian - UK

James Anderson and Ollie Robinson given green light for Ashes but will miss Ireland Test

Stuart Broad set to lead the attack at Lord's this week in the absence of 40-year-old Anderson, who is expected to play in his 10th Ashes series in June

Daily Mirror

England won’t risk James Anderson and Ollie Robinson for Ireland Test as Ashes looms

James Anderson and Ollie Robinson will sit out England’s Test against Ireland this week in the hope of being fit for next month’s Ashes opener, head coach Brendon McCullum has confirmed.

Evening Standard

Ashes 2023: How to get tickets and where you can watch the Old Trafford test

The 2023 Ashes series will get underway this summer with the fourth test taking place at the Emirates Old Trafford

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The Independent UK

Has ‘Bazball’ taken hold in county cricket? What the numbers tell us

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes are keen to see their England side’s aggressive approach replicated in the domestic game.

The Independent UK

Opening batter Ben Duckett backed to thrive long-term in second England chance

Since his recall late last year, Duckett has been the model opening batter for the regime under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum.

The Guardian - UK

England head for the fairways again in bid to tee up successful Ashes

Leisure time on the golf course is being used to help players relax with the hope results will follow against Australia

The Independent UK

England will keep embracing risks during Ashes despite ‘blip’ – Daryl Mitchell

England have enjoyed some rousing successes since Ben Stokes and Kiwi favourite Brendon McCullum took over the Test team.

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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 Independent UK

Ollie Pope credits captain Ben Stokes for helping him believe in his ability

Pope has been installed as Stokes’ vice-captain at the start of an Ashes summer.

The Guardian - UK

Slurs and slights of pre-Ashes ‘phoney war’ are all part of the show

As England’s men and women prepare to take on Australia, nothing builds the anticipation like some well-aimed barbs

Daily Mirror

Stuart Broad addicted to Bazball and fired up for one more tilt at Ashes glory

Job satisfaction is through the roof for Broad who is hoping to go toe-to-toe with David Warner once more when the Aussies arrive to do battle for the urn

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes trolls James Anderson with ruthless tweet on England cricket star's anniversary

Evergreen Lancashire bowler James Anderson celebrated the 20th anniversary of his England Test debut against Zimbabwe on Monday... and is still going strong at nearly 41

Daily Mirror

Jimmy Anderson relishing Ben Stokes' Ashes message as England captain "won't back down"

England face Australia next month in the Ashes series with captain Ben Stokes implementing an aggressive style of cricket, while Jimmy Anderson admits the pre-match trash talk is adding "extra spice" to the showdown

The Guardian - UK

IPL 2023: the state of play, stars so far and how England players are faring

The knockouts arrive this week after a tournament dominated so far by Gujarat Titans and a host of leggies

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