James Anderson says ‘nobody in the world can cope with’ an on-song England The seamer is in a bullish mood and ‘excited’ about the team’s Ashes prospects. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
England’s Jonny Bairstow feared he might not walk again after golf injury Jonny Bairstow feared he might not be able to walk again but, newly fit after last year’s horrific leg break and restored to the role of Test wicketkeeper, the batter fancies the good times can roll once more come the Ashes. The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023
England cut is harsh on Foakes but Bairstow decision offers Ashes clarity Whatever the rights and wrongs of Jonny Bairstow’s return behind the stumps for England’s Test side, the selectors cannot be accused of dithering The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023
England agonised over dropping Ben Foakes for Jonny Bairstow – Rob Key Bairstow’s six hundreds in 2022, before breaking his leg in three places in August, meant he was a shoo-in to reclaim his spot. The Independent UK · May 16, 2023
Ben Stokes a fitness doubt for England’s first Test of summer against Ireland The Test captain is the latest England player whose fitness is in doubt, after the coach of his IPL team admitted that Stokes is currently unable to bowl The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023
Jimmy Anderson gives England injury scare after suffering mild groin strain Lancashire confirm injury was sustained during the draw against Somerset but assessments suggest Anderson will recover in time for Ashes The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023
County cricket: Somerset’s Rew repeats century to top run charts – as it happened Lancashire and Somerset bemused the crowd in a bore draw while Glen Chapple said Jimmy Anderson’s injury is 'nothing too serious’ The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023
County cricket: Anderson unable to bat or bowl for Lancashire Jimmy Anderson was again absent for Lancashire against Somerset, for whom Craig Overton impressed, while Glamorgan and Warwickshire wrapped up victories The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2023
County cricket: Abbas helps Hampshire make hay against Surrey amid washouts Mohammad Abbas made inroads at the Oval on an otherwise soggy and slow-going day The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023
County cricket: Anderson takes Cook’s wicket in battle of England legends Warwickshire are in control of their County Championship match against Kent thanks to Yates and Hain hitting centuries The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023
Sam Cook hoping for chance to step into James Anderson’s shoes with England The 25-year-old spent time with his idol in the winter and it reaffirmed he is on the right path for Test honours. The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Saqib Mahmood hopes to impress England captain with Lancashire displays Mahmood has not played first-class cricket in a year. The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023
Chris Woakes targets talks with Ben Stokes over Ashes recall requirements Knee surgery kept the fast bowler out of first-class cricket for the past year but he will make his red ball return for Warwickshire against Kent The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023
Temba Bavuma: ‘The more I played, the more I understood my significance’ South Africa’s first black Test captain on the pressures and privileges of his role and why he is a silent supporter of rival Ben Stokes The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023
Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023 England's Bazball approach could be hampered as balls are "back to normal" ahead of Ashes Brendan McCullum's England will face a new challenge in the home Ashes series with Australia with the heavily criticised Dukes ball now being "back to normal"
Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023 Ashes 'double agent' names one key area in which England have edge over Australia Fast bowling coach David Saker will return to the England set-up for the Ashes series this summer having enjoyed success in the Australia camp in recent years
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2023 David Saker agrees to be England’s fast bowling coach for Ashes Australian David Saker has said he was approached by Ben Stokes at the T20 World Cup to return to role he filled from 2010 to 2015
The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023 Cricket a big winner after enthralling series in New Zealand, says Steve Harmison New Zealand won one of the tightest games in Test history on Tuesday after beating England by one run in Wellington
Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2023 England lose the unlosable Test as New Zealand win by one run in all-time great finish In a scarcely believeable finale, last man James Anderson was caught behind with England needing two runs to win
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2023 Harry Brook halts Williamson’s record run as New Zealand set England target The fourth day brought a Kane Williamson masterclass and an England fightback to set up an intriguing conclusion to the two-Test series
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2023 Anderson and Leach bring New Zealand to their knees after Root’s unbeaten 153 Joe Root’s unbeaten 153 helped England declare at 435 for eight before Jack Leach and Jimmy Anderson took three wickets each as New Zealand slumped to 138 for seven
Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023 England bowlers ‘licking their lips’ over prospect of green pitch for second New Zealand Test Ben Stokes’ side are unchanged for Wellington clash, with Ollie Robinson, James Anderson and Stuart Broad all playing
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023 England seam attack ‘licking their lips’ before second Test against New Zealand Ben Stokes has named an unchanged England team for the second Test against New Zealand that starts on Friday
The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023 England chase magnificent seven as New Zealand battle with Bazball England aim to continue winning run while the Black Caps will hope to counter tourists’ tactics at their Wellington stronghold
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023 Joe Root admits he is searching for his role with England under Stokes Former England captain Joe Root admits he is still finding his role under the leadership of Ben Stokes