Ollie Robinson takes five wickets as England seize control against New Zealand Josh Tongue also claimed three wickets to help England take a first-innings lead of 27. The Independent UK · Jun 5
Ollie Robinson shines on England return during wicket-ladened first day at Lord’s The seamer raised the roof with a sensational triple-wicket maiden as New Zealand staggered to 61 for six in response to England’s 140 all out. The Independent UK · Jun 4
How Ollie Robinson lifted England’s gloom to make sensational return to Test cricket Robinson struck three times in his first over to swing a wild day of 16 wickets England’s way The Independent UK · Jun 4
England struggling in first Test as New Zealand pick apart shaky batting lineup Brendon McCullum’s men appeared to be suffering from an extended Ashes hangover at Lord’s. The Independent UK · Jun 4
Emilio Gay endures difficult start on England Test debut at Lord’s Emilio Gay was handed his maiden Test cap as he made his debut for England against New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday. New Zealand won the toss at Lord’s and opted to field first, meaning opening batter Gay was straight into the action. Gay hit the first ball of his… The Independent UK · Jun 4
England’s Emilio Gay an early casualty before rain disrupts first Test of summer His big day turned sour when he nicked Kyle Jamieson to first slip for just eight in the sixth over of the morning. The Independent UK · Jun 4
Why England are under pressure as New Zealand Test series gets underway IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 4
England in thrall to franchise world before visit of tricky New Zealand The debate over Jofra Archer’s absence after his IPL stint and at least one new face in Emilio Gay add to the enticing storylines The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
Revolution or evolution for England? Here’s what to expect at Lord’s after Ashes humbling Having been fortunate to survive the Ashes debacle, Brendon McCullum and his side must find a new way against a familiar foe The Independent UK · Jun 3
England consider handing Test debut to fast bowler in first red-ball match since Ashes disaster England will play their first Test match since losing the Ashes when they take on New Zealand later this week The Independent UK · Jun 2
England head to training camp with fresh faces but post-Ashes identity still a mystery Brendon McCullum will have to adapt to a new environment as Test setup looks to move on from thrashing The Guardian - UK · May 15
‘World class’ Ollie Robinson handed another England chance Rob Key says bowler is ‘one of the best in the world’ when fit as he is recalled for New Zealand Test. The Independent UK · May 13
Rob Key sends message to axed Zak Crawley and explains Ollie Robinson’s England Test recall England have also selected Durham’s Emilio Gay and rising talent James Rew in a reshaped squad for the first Test against New Zealand, signalling the start of a rebuild after the Ashes The Independent UK · May 13
Who is Emilio Gay? England batter in line for debut after being named in Test squad Emilio Gay has been named in England’s squad for their first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s, which is due to get underway on 4 June. Gay, 26, has hit three centuries for Durham this season, and appears to be in pole position to open the batting alongside Ben Duckett… The Independent UK · May 13
The Independent UK · May 13 Zak Crawley dropped as England name first Test squad since dismal Ashes IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 13 England keep options open as uncapped trio called up and Ollie Robinson recalled to squad for first Test Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker will all hope for debuts, with Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed vying for the spinner’s spot
The Guardian - UK · May 13 Sarah Taylor named England men’s fielding coach while Gay, Rew and Baker are called up Sarah Taylor, the former England wicketkeeper, will be in charge of the fielding drills during the men’s three-Test series against New Zealand
The Independent UK · May 12 Emilio Gay among a number of county hopefuls waiting on England squad Gay has hit three centuries and posted 552 runs at 92.00 in the County Championship so far this season.
The Guardian - UK · May 10 Middlesex, Durham and Essex wrap up wins: county cricket, day three – as it happened Naavya Sharma took three wickets in one over as Middlesex claimed victory over Lancashire
The Independent UK · May 7 The three England places up for grabs and a new Ben Stokes role to monitor on County Championship return With the England captain back in action, and a new selector seemingly in place, the fight for Test places will be in focus in this round of County Championship fixtures
AAP · Apr 27 Bell chimes in to help Aussie mate find winning groove Tasmanian quick Gabe Bell has made his first big impression for Gloucestershire, helping Cameron Bancroft's side win their first match of the season.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Emilio Gay presses England case in Durham victory on day of draws in County Championship Stylish left-hander Gay made a superb fourth-innings ton to steer Durham to victory
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025 Yorkshire climb off bottom of Division One after 10-wicket victory over Essex Jonny Bairstow’s side skittled Essex for 131 in their second innings, with Yorkshire easing to the 41 runs needed.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025 Jofra Archer strikes for Sussex to push England Test claims Archer, playing a first red-ball match in four years, had Durham’s Emilio Gay lbw.
The Independent UK · May 17, 2025 Alex Lees’ half-century helps Durham close in on Nottinghamshire total Lees scored 82 as the hosts reached 320 for four at stumps on day two.