England split cricket coaching setups and hand out record 39 central contracts Rob Key issues bumper number of central contracts and pledges to ‘map out’ next two years for England men’s teams The Guardian - UK · Oct 12
Razaullah lights up for Pakistan to slow down England’s victory march in third Test Razaullah, Pakistan’s No 9, struck nine sixes on his way to 83 as Pakistan set England a target of 130 to win the third Test The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
Dan Lawrence ‘gutted’ to miss out on century as England dominate Pakistan Lawrence was one of five England players who amassed between 50 and 75 in their 453 all out, giving them a 320-run lead at Edgbaston. The Independent UK · Sep 10
England batter defies dislocated finger to shine against Pakistan England star Jamie Smith suffered a dislocated finger while keeping wicket against Pakistan on Wednesday. The 26-year-old was struck on the end of his finger while standing up to the stumps for Ollie Robinson’s bowling and had a splint on his finger after the first day’s play. However, he was… The Independent UK · Sep 10
Dan Lawrence helps England build commanding lead against Pakistan as weather delays Dan Lawrence made an unbeaten half-century as the hosts closed on 177 for seven in their second innings at Lord’s The Independent UK · Aug 29
Olé for Robinson as England take firm control of Lord’s Test against Pakistan England dismissed Pakistan for 110 with Ollie Robinson taking 4 for 11 for a first-innings lead of 180, then reached 81 for three on day two of the second Test The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
England have found another potent new-ball pairing – and they are too good for Pakistan England (290 & 81/3) lead Pakistan (110) by 261 runs: Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer shared seven wickets as an overmatched touring team were blown away at Lord’s The Independent UK · Aug 28
Jamie Smith feels back to himself after Ashes issues Smith top-scored with 61 for England. The Independent UK · Aug 27
Abbas dusts himself down to dominate England – and close in on the honours board The fast bowler is one wicket away from a target eight years in the making after another display of consistency The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Mohammad Abbas pegs back England as improved Pakistan make their mark at Lord’s Seamer Mohammad Abbas claimed four wickets for the tourists while Jordan Cox and Jamie Smith led England’s resistance in the second Test at Lord’s The Guardian - UK · Aug 27
Jordan Cox takes lead for England against Pakistan The hosts scrapped to 248 for nine in bowler-friendly conditions. The Independent UK · Aug 27
Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox lead England’s resistance as Pakistan finally arrive England 248/9 (56 overs): An even first day was disrupted at either end by the weather as the two sides banished off and on-field woe respectively The Independent UK · Aug 27
England hammer Pakistan inside three days to begin new Test era with victory Joe Root, reinstalled as captain, led England to victory by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley The Independent UK · Aug 21
Jamie Smith eager to thrive for England after ‘challenging’ period The 26-year-old attracted scathing criticism from several ex-England players during last winter’s Ashes series. The Independent UK · Aug 16
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Jamie Smith hoping to use The Hundred as stepping stone to white-ball return The 26-year-old aims to represent England across all formats.
The Independent UK · Jul 5 Jacob Bethell ready to shoulder opening burden in England ODI team The all-rounder played a starring role in Saturday’s T20 victory over India.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30 Ben Stokes in numbers: from specialist superhero to single-minded Test conductor Figures spell out the highs and lows of a force of personality who could swing games in his team’s favour
The Independent UK · Jun 29 England beaten by New Zealand as Ben Stokes era ends on low note The Black Caps completed a 160-run win at Trent Bridge to take the series 2-1.
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Ben Stokes watches on as England slide towards series defeat At lunch the hosts were 191 for seven chasing an imposing 373 against New Zealand.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 27 Ravindra puts New Zealand in dominant position after England fail to take advantage England lost eight wickets for 130 runs and New Zealand put themselves 204 ahead with seven second-innings wickets in hand on the third day of the third Test
The Independent UK · Jun 27 England lose early wickets to put New Zealand back in ascendancy at Trent Bridge At lunch, England were 124 behind on 314 for six, with Harry Brook’s unbeaten half-century the key contribution.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26 Nicholls’ drop defines the day as Duckett cashes in on luck to deliver for England On an unforgiving Trent Bridge pitch where the runs flow like melted butter, every mistake in the field is measured in centuries
The Independent UK · Jun 26 Ben Duckett’s century drags England back into contention against New Zealand Ben Stokes had earlier led the fightback for the hosts at Trent Bridge
The Independent UK · Jun 25 England toil and boil against New Zealand in harrowing Ben Stokes return before late fightback Devon Conway and Tom Latham shared a New Zealand record opening partnership in England of 317 before the hosts found some late joy at Trent Bridge
The Guardian - UK · Jun 25 New Zealand’s Latham and Conway pile on runs to punish England in third Test before late wickets Tom Latham and Devon Conway scored centuries and shared an opening stand of 317 as New Zealand finished day one of the third Test on 361 for four