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Ben Stokes achieves major milestone on England return

England captain Ben Stokes picked up his 250th Test wicket on day two of the third Test against New Zealand on Wednesday. Stokes is back to lead England in the deciding Test of the series, which currently stands at 1-1, after missing the second Test due to a curfew breach.…

The Independent UK · Jun 26

England begin yet another reset but heat is on for series decider at Trent Bridge

So much has happened over the first two Tests it is easy to forget the result of this series could have a big effect on the future of English cricket

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Stokes saga humiliates McCullum and exposes England’s captaincy succession crisis

With Stokes now 35, the ECB needs to identify rising talents with the capacity to be serious people, not just young men having fun with their mates

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Phillips hits maiden Test ton as NZ pressurise England

New Zealand have enjoyed a strong second day in the second Test at the Oval, with Glenn Phillips scoring a maiden ton in their 391 before England sank to 6-222.

AAP · Jun 18

Ragged England left to rue mistakes as New Zealand gain upper hand at Oval

The hosts were 222 for six in reply to New Zealand’s 391 all out.

The Independent UK · Jun 18

Emilio Gay puts Ben Duckett mix-up behind him to lead England response

The Durham opener made a mistake as he called through his batting partner for a risky single.

The Independent UK · Jun 18

England edge first day of NZ Test with debutant shining

New Zealand battled to 7-291 at stumps on the first day of the second Test with debutant Sonny Baker impressing for hosts England at the Oval.

AAP · Jun 17

Jacob Bethell strikes twice as new-look England keep New Zealand in check

England fielded three debutants as New Zealand reached 291 for seven at the end of day one, with Jacob Bethell taking two wickets in the final hour

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

How Joe Root filled Ben Stokes’ funky shoes to help new-look England keep New Zealand in check

New Zealand 284-7 (75): England’s stand-in skipper managed a new-look bowling attack well on an entertaining opening day at the Kia Oval

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Captain Root 2.0: more fun but a different kind of burden in leadership reboot

He is back in the groove as leader, but the callow nature of this team has forced a fresh approach as Ben Stokes’s stand-in

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17