Ben Stokes returns as England make two changes for second Test against Pakistan The captain will bat at six and take his share of the work with the ball The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024
Zak Crawley and Joe Root begin England fightback in response to big Pakistan total Three Pakistan batters made first-innings tons in daunting total of 556 Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2024
England suffer cruel twist of fate during Pakistan Test – ‘You couldn’t write it’ Aamer Jamal produced a stunning catch at midwicket to send England captain Ollie Pope, only filling in as an opening batter, back for a two-ball duck The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
England rally at end of tough day against Pakistan but concerns over Ben Duckett The tourists were 96 for one in pursuit of Pakistan’s 556 in the first Test The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
England’s very English attack left with existential regret after wilting in Multan heat A bowling line-up lacking in overseas experience must learn fast after enduring a chastening opening day in Pakistan The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024
Pakistan vs England: Shan Masood and Abdullah Shafique star as tourists feel the heat in First Test Late wicket flurry gives England hope in sweltering Multan, but Pakistan dominate on flat pitch after winning the toss Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2024
England find late hope after Pakistan pile on runs in baking Multan Pakistan closed the opening day on 328 for four, with Chris Woakes taking a late wicket to provide the tourists with hope heading into day two The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024
Shan Masood ends lengthy Test century drought for Pakistan captains Shan Masood scored his first Test century in four years, in over 1500 days, to lift Pakistan to 233/1 at tea on Day 1 of the first Test against England. The Times of India · Oct 7, 2024
England struggle for inspiration as Pakistan pile on the runs in Multan Ollie Pile’s side did not make a breakthrough in the second session. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024
Brendon McCullum defends bowling consultant James Anderson for choosing golf over England Test Anderson will join up with the test team on day two of the first test after playing in Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Pro-Am The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024
England made to toil in opening session as Pakistan rack up runs England nabbed an early wicket through Gus Atkinson. The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2024
Chris Woakes: ‘Yes, I need to get better away from home. But my home record is bloody good’ New leader of England’s Test attack is ready for the challenge of Pakistan after show of faith from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024
England Test player ratings: Gus Atkinson enjoys stunning debut summer but first blip for Harry Brook New faces largely delivered for England in summer of evolution Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2024
Ollie Pope admits England ‘shot ourselves in the foot’ during Oval defeat England’s hopes of an unbeaten Test summer were ended by a comprehensive defeat to Sri Lanka. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024 Ollie Pope’s aggressive moves leave England with regrets after ‘shooting themselves in the foot’ England were left to pay for reckless batting and wayward bowling as Sri Lanka won by eight wickets
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024 England hopes of unbeaten Test summer wrecked as Sri Lanka claim memorable win Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 127 to guide Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory at the Oval
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2024 Sri Lanka take control of third Test against careless England England were bowled out for 156 in just 34 overs.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024 England vs Sri Lanka predictions: Will England complete the whitewash? England face Sri Lanka face off in the third Test at the Oval as the hosts look to complete the series whitewash
The Times of India · Sep 5, 2024 Ben Stokes tells which cricketer has made the biggest impact in his first Test NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes, the captain of the England men's Test team, feels that Gus Atkinson has had the greatest impact of any player during his first summer of playing Test cricket for the team. He also says he felt the pacer was going to be successful in the longer…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024 Next stop Oval: England and Sri Lanka talking points heading into third Test Joe Root continues to deliver masterful centuries and Olly Stone offers glimpse of potency but tourists toil at Lord’s
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024 ‘Smashed it’: Atkinson earns Pope praise after taking 5-62 to join England elite Stand-in captain Ollie Pope paid tribute to Gus Atkinson after he secured England’s series win against Sri Lanka
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2024 Ollie Pope admits England were taken aback by low turnout at Lord’s on Sunday While the first three days all neared the 31,100 capacity, the fourth saw only around 9,000 file in as England won the second Test by 190 runs.
Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2024 Gus Atkinson takes another Lord's five-wicket haul as England seal series win over Sri Lanka Atkinson has his name on all three honours boards at Lord’s after only two appearances
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2024 England wrap up series victory but empty seats at Lord’s highlight wider cricket problem England secured the series win, taking a 2-0 lead against Sri Lanka, a first for stand-in captain Ollie Pope
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024 England seal Sri Lanka series as Gus Atkinson adds five wickets to century England lead 2-0 with one match to play after winning the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s by 190 runs, after Atkinson’s 5-62