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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.

Evening Standard

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’.

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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

England offer James Anderson and Ollie Robinson fitness update ahead of Ashes

The England seamers are both battling fitness concerns ahead of a crucial summer

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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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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.

The Independent 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

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 Independent UK

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

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The Hindu

Nobody can cope with England at their best, says veteran pacer James Anderson

England veteran pacer James Anderson said that Australia will not be able to cope with England at their very best when they play the prestigious Ashes series, starting from June 16

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

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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 Hindu

Naive to think players will turn down big T20 league money to play for country: McCullum

England Test coach Brendon McCullum feels the cricketing landscape is changing quickly and the time is not far when several players will choose big money in T20 leagues across the world over playing for their respective countries.

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 Independent UK

Cricket has to be ‘fluid’ over long-term franchise deals, says Brendon McCullum

Reports have suggested Jofra Archer is being lined up for a year-round deal by his Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.

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

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 Independent UK

Stuart Broad dismisses Australia’s Ashes win over England as ‘a void series’

England were beaten 4-0 in Australia in a series held under stringent Covid protocols

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