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Mark Wood ‘absolutely rapid’ in England nets boost ahead of first Ashes Test

There is renewed optimism in the camp that the quickest bowler in the country could be ready for what is expected to be a fast and furious surface.

The Independent UK

Bazball faces its ultimate test as England eye golden Ashes chance

England have a clearly defined identity and optimism, but still need to compete in a manner that earns Australia’s respect

The Guardian - UK

Ashes 2025-26: player-by-player guide to England and Australia squads

Visitors have their strongest Ashes squad in years but face an Australian team brimming with experience

The Guardian - UK

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5 things we learned after England’s limited-overs tour of New Zealand

Three top-order failures ultimately doomed the tourists.

The Independent UK

Half-baked England misfire again as New Zealand wrap up ODI series sweep

England were left hoping there would be fewer red faces when they got their hands on a red ball after losing by two wickets despite some late hope

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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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

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

Jofra Archer to miss England’s first ODI in New Zealand with Ashes in mind

The 30-year-old is set to arrive into New Zealand on Saturday morning alongside fellow express quicks Mark Wood and Josh Tongue.

The Independent UK

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

Salt’s fine form adds flavour to question of who opens for England at T20 World Cup

Lancashire opener’s explosive hitting is making him undroppable in the shortest format despite the claims of Ben Duckett and Jamie Smith

The Guardian - UK

Phil Salt riding highs and lows in T20s as he aims to be ‘the best in the world’

Phil Salt has four of England’s eight centuries in T20s.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Jofra Archer stars as England power to record ODI win against South Africa

Jacob Bethell and Joe Root scored centuries for England to set up record-breaking 342-run rout of South Africa in the third ODI

The Independent UK

Harry Brook insists England’s weary players must keep going after ODI defeat

White-ball captain Brook and a handful of team-mates, including Ben Duckett, Joe Root and Jamie Smith, have run themselves ragged this summer.

The Independent UK

Jacob Bethell’s innings against South Africa offers silver lining amid England’s ODI gloom

A much-improved England came up five runs short at Lord’s as South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series

The Independent UK

Is England v South Africa on TV? How to watch 2nd ODI

England will look to bounce back after a humbling defeat in Tuesday’s opening ODI at Headingley

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England thrashed at home in ODI humbling

South Africa have inflicted a bruising ODI defeat on England at Headingley, wrapping up the first of a three-match series in less than half the scheduled time.

The Independent UK

Sonny Baker endures nightmare debut as sorry England crushed by South Africa

Baker served up seven wicketless overs for 76

Evening Standard

England bowled out for just 131 in embarrassing first ODI loss to South Africa

England’s chosen XI turned in an error-strewn and incoherent effort at Headingley

The Guardian - UK

Sonny Baker endures nightmare debut as South Africa dominate first ODI

England were skittled for 131 at Headingley before Aiden Markram took apart the attack – in particular debutant Sonny Baker – in a crushing win

The Independent UK

England bowled out for just 131 by South Africa on their return to ODI duty

Jamie Smith (54) top-scored as he continued his new role as opener but it was a solitary effort as the rest of the order toppled in timid fashion

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley leads Northern Superchargers to dominant win over London Spirit

The Spirit – second from bottom – had made 135 for three before the Superchargers closed out a fourth win from six games

The Independent UK

Jacob Bethell inspired by Ben Stokes after being named youngest England captain

Harry Brook will take a breather following the ODI and T20 series against South Africa from September 2-14.

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