England hand central contract to Jacob Bethell as Ben Stokes future confirmed ahead of Ashes Bethell was previously on a development deal but earns an upgrade after a breakthrough year The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
5 things we learned after England’s limited-overs tour of New Zealand Three top-order failures ultimately doomed the tourists. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025
England’s recurring issue exposed again by New Zealand in final international before Ashes The tourists were beaten by two wickets in Wellington. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025
Harry Brook urges England team-mates to follow his example after first ODI loss to New Zealand Brook's defiant ton was ultimately in vain as England suffered defeat to New Zealand Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025
Harry Brook urges England to ‘go a little bit harder’ in next New Zealand clash Brook rescued the tourists from total ignominy with 135 off 101 balls. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025
England beaten in ODI opener against New Zealand despite Harry Brook heroics Brook’s century rescued England from 33 for five to post 223, but New Zealand chased the target down to start the three-match series with a victory. The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025
‘Team togetherness is crucial’: David Gower on how to win the Ashes The victorious 1985 home captain who helped win away in 1986-87 looks forward to this winter – and picks his No 3 The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025
New Zealand vs England: Harry Brook and Phil Salt power tourists to dominant T20 win England take 1-0 lead in three-match series in Christchurch after first match was abandoned due to rain Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2025
Harry Brook and Phil Salt power England to dominant T20 win over New Zealand The duo’s efforts formed the backbone of the tourists’ 236 for four. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Rashid and Salt star as England thrash New Zealand in second men’s T20 – as it happened England ran riot with the bat in Christchurch, smashing 236 for four to set up an impressive 65-run victory The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025
England’s opening T20 against New Zealand abandoned due to rain The tourists were denied the chance to defend 153 for six because of the weather The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025
New Zealand v England: first men’s T20 cricket international hit by rain – as it happened Rain washes out the first match of the series at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2025
Your Guardian sport weekend: Premier League returns, F1 in the US and World Cup cricket Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025
Broad brands Australia’s team as their worst since 2010 as pre-Ashes barbs fly Stuart Broad has said that England will face “probably the worst Australian team since 2010” on tour this winter The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025 Sir Alastair Cook relishing ‘bucket list’ role as Ashes commentator in Australia Cook plans to attend the first, fourth and fifth games this winter.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2025 England Ashes selection won’t lead to a rivalry with Ollie Pope – Jacob Bethell Pope has been the long-term incumbent at number three but Bethell’s rise to prominence has cranked up the competition.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025 Rob Key insists Brook’s England promotion is not ‘scheme’ to oust Pope The team director said: ‘Brook is the better leader, so that’s why he gets that [vice-captain] job’ while all but confirming Chris Woakes’ England career is over
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025 Why England have changed vice-captain for the Ashes: ‘Harry Brook is just a better leader’ Brook takes over from Ollie Pope, whose place could come under threat from Jacob Bethell in Australia
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 Will Jacks handed surprise Ashes call-up as England overlook Rehan Ahmed and Chris Woakes for Australia Jacks appears to have got the nod ahead of Ahmed and Liam Dawson as back-up to lead spinner Shoaib Bashir, while fast bowler Mark Wood is fit to return
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2025 England lay down gauntlet after naming five 90mph seamers in Ashes squad Rob Key’s selection panel has named England’s quickest attack for a generation to try to win back the Ashes in Australia
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025 Jordan Cox was determined to grasp England T20 chance after Test heartbreak Cox helped steer England to a series victory over Ireland.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2025 Jordan Cox grins and bears it to help wrap up England’s T20 series in Ireland Jordan Cox overcame a knee injury suffered in the field to make his first fifty for England in a six-wicket win over Ireland that sealed a 2-0 victory
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025 England facing modest chase of 155 to clinch T20 series win over Ireland Ireland made 154 for eight at Malahide.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025 Ireland v England: second men’s T20 cricket international abandoned due to rain – as it didn’t happen There was no play possible in Malahide as England take a 1-0 lead into the series decider on Sunday
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025 Jos Buttler: England’s new-look white-ball team ‘shaping up really well’ Harry Brook has succeeded Buttler as captain.