The Latest Breaking News from Jack Leach

Jack Leach not in England’s current thoughts, says selector Marcus North

The 35-year-old has taken 142 wickets in 39 Tests.

The Independent UK · Oct 14

‘The cycle repeats’: England’s troubles with spinners are leaving a generation behind

Dom Bess is one of many in a long line of England spinners to struggle for a sustained run in Test cricket. Why is there no lasting solution?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Ben Stokes was England’s flawed champion – and he’s irreplaceable

Stokes became a specialist in the impossible and his ability to shock lasted until the very end – with his mid-Test retirement announcement

The Independent UK · Jun 28

Will Jacks named in England’s Ashes squad with new vice-captain Harry Brook

Jacks has been handed the final spot in a 16-man squad that travels to Australia with hopes of reclaiming the urn for the first time since 2015.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025

Nottinghamshire stun Surrey, Glamorgan promoted and more: county cricket, day four – as it happened

Notts are on the verge of their first title since 2010 after a dramatic 20-run win over Surrey at the Oval

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025

Chris Woakes expected to miss Ashes and faces surgery after shoulder injury

Chris Woakes is expected to be ruled out of the Ashes tour this winter and faces the possibility of surgery following the shoulder injury that has ruled him out of the remainder of the fifth Test

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025

Jack Leach bowls Somerset to victory over Durham inside two days

Off-spinner Archie Vaughan assisted Leach by taking four for 85.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025

England call up veteran spinner Liam Dawson to replace Bashir for fourth Test with India

The spinning all-rounder Liam Dawson, who last played Test cricket eight years ago, is in England’s squad for Old Trafford next week

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025

Liam Dawson handed England Test recall after Shoaib Bashir is ruled out

Dawson, 35, made the last of his three Test appearances in 2017.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

England recall spinner Liam Dawson for fourth Test to replace Shoaib Bashir

The Hampshire man has been picked ahead of fellow left-armer Jack Leach, despite the latter being centrally contracted

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025