Ashes in sight as Lyon, Cummins torment England Australia are on the verge of retaining the Ashes, with England 6-207 at the end of day four chasing a highly-improbable 435 for victory in the third Test. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
England double down on Bashir as ‘No 1 spinner’ after Jacks toils in Adelaide England’s assistant coach Jeetan Patel said: ‘I still believe Bash is our No 1 guy,’ despite Will Jacks being preferred – and struggling – in Adelaide The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2025
'We need something magical': Poms seek positive spin England's camp admit they need something magical as their hopes of an Ashes comeback fade. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
Jeetan Patel admits England would have ‘liked Graeme Swann out there’ for Ashes Spinner Will Jacks has toiled in Adelaide while Shoaib Bashir was overlooked again. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025
Shoaib Bashir backed to thrive in Ashes as England spinner returns from injury Bashir broke a finger during the summer Test series against India. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025
Liam Dawson’s selection an about-face from England and a reward for county form Spinner may have thought his Test days were gone, but consistent performances for Hampshire have been recognised The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025
“We’ll find another way”: England assistant coach believes they can turn around the second Test against India Jeetan Patel claims England can overcome adversity and find a way to beat India in the second Test at Edgbaston The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025
‘We’ll find another way’: England still believe they can fight back to defeat India England’s assistant coach Jeetan Patel said: ‘There’s a lot of cricket to go,’ and that a win was possible, despite the side ending day two 510 runs behind The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025
Assistant coach Jeetan Patel admits 151 overs in field had taken toll on England Captain Shubman Gill ground down the hosts with a superb 269. The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
Jeetan Patel hails England bowlers for ‘digging deeper’ on docile Pakistan pitch England’s bowlers were praised for “digging deeper” after they fought back to take three wickets as Pakistan ended the opening day in Multan on 328 for four The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024
India vs England: Jack Leach battling 'pretty serious' knee injury as tourists' plight worsens England are sweating over the fitness of their only senior frontline spinner after a punishing day in Hyderabad Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2024
Jack Leach bowls with injured knee but England confident of quick recovery NEW DELHI: England spinner Jack Leach displayed determination and resilience by bowling with an injured knee on the second day of the opening Test against India. The Times of India · Jan 26, 2024
Jack Leach knee injury alert adds to England’s India Test tour woes Jack Leach has emerged as England’s first injury concern on their tour of India after picking up a knee problem that saw him hampered during a tough second day for the tourists The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
Jeetan Patel: ‘We want excitement levels high when we hit that first Test’ England assistant coach on the challenge awaiting young spinners in India, his coaching philosophy, and why the team are preparing in Abu Dhabi The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024
The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023 England vs Australia, Ashes 2023, 2nd Test: Assistant coach Jeetan Patel says England are 'about breaking records' England's assistant coach Jeetan Patel on Friday expressed that England are about "breaking records," as they stare at a formidable run-chase coming up for them against Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's.
AAP · Jul 1, 2023 England view Murphy as equal to Lyon for Leeds England's coaches believe Todd Murphy could be just as challenging for their batters as Nathan Lyon, with Australia's young spinner likely to come in for Leeds.
The Times of India · Jul 1, 2023 England vs Australia, Ashes 2023, 2nd Test: Ollie Pope to play on after shoulder injury According to England's spin-bowling coach Jeetan Patel, batter Ollie Pope is expected to continue participating in the second Ashes Test at Lord's despite re-injuring his shoulder during the third day's play on Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023 England confused by erroneous warning from officials over Ollie Pope injury The England camp reported that they were wrongly told by match officials that if Ollie Pope did not participate in Australia’s second innings they would only be allowed to field with 10 players
The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023 England ‘bewildered’ as Ollie Pope pressed into fielding with shoulder injury Pope may struggle to be at his best after hurting his right shoulder for a second time.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022 Leaking luggage, Minder and a £1,000 bonus: memories of touring Pakistan A Test series in Pakistan is always an experience. I’ve been present for three of the previous four tours so I’m conditioned for the odd surprise
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022 Jeetan Patel: ‘The way we operate now, I’d love to play for England’ Spin coach believes the tourists have the players – Jacks, Livingstone, Ahmed and Leach – who can take the game to Pakistan
Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2022 England bowling coach Jon Lewis set to revert to player development role as backroom changes loom England bowling coach Jon Lewis appears set to revert to a role in the player pathway, away from the national team, at the end of this season.
Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2022 England urged to appoint "best candidate out there" Paul Collingwood as permanent coach Paul Collingwood has expressed an interest in becoming England's permanent head coach and former teammate Steve Harmison believes he is the "best candidate" for the job