England aiming to get best from Ben Stokes after dropping Jason Roy from T20 squad Opener Roy has missed out on selection for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup after a prolonged run of poor form The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
Jason Roy DROPPED by England for T20 World Cup but fast bowling injury crisis eases England confirmed the axing of Jason Roy for the upcoming tour of Pakistan and T20 World Cup, but have seen their fast bowling injury crisis eased by the returns of Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Olly Stone. Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2022
England axe Jason Roy from T20 World Cup squad as Mark Wood returns from injury Jason Roy has been dropped by England for the T20 World Cup after a woeful run of form, while Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are both set to make their return after recovering from injury Daily Mirror · Sep 2, 2022
Moeen Ali to lead England T20 side during first visit to Pakistan for 17 years The vice-captain will take charge in the absence of Jos Buttler while Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow are likely to be rested for the seven-match series The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022
England’s ‘benchmark’ win was built on pragmatism and flexibility Hosts’ dominance in second Test dispelled notions of a hell-raising approach under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022
England vs South Africa: Brilliant Bens thrive as Stokes and Foakes centuries put hosts in firm control By the end of the second day at Old Trafford, England were in party mode. Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2022
5 talking points as brilliant Ben Stokes hundred leaves England in charge vs South Africa Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes both scored hundreds as England ended day two with a 241-run lead over South Africa, having declared on 415-9 in their first innings Daily Mirror · Aug 26, 2022
Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes centuries put England in complete control against South Africa Stokes hit 103 as he and Foakes powered their side into a commanding first-innings lead of 264 The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
Ben Stokes and Ben Foakes partnership puts England on top against South Africa Stokes was 98 not out at tea The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
Ben Stokes defies knee discomfort to help England take lead against South Africa Stokes and Ben Foakes helped the hosts to 212 for five at lunch The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022
England v South Africa: second Test, day two – as it happened The two Bens, Stokes and Foakes, made superb centuries to give England a huge first-innings lead at Old Trafford The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2022
Anderson hails ‘brilliantly intelligent’ Crawley for frustrating South Africa Jimmy Anderson praised Zak Crawley, whose England form has been criticised, after the opener’s unbeaten 17 helped put his side in charge of the second Test The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022
James Anderson felt South Africa played into England’s hands by batting A gloomy outlook at Emirates Old Trafford meant seamers were always likely to enjoy themselves early on. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022
Zak Crawley helps England end opening day of second SA Test in strong position James Anderson and Stuart Broad took three wickets apiece in helpful conditions. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022
Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022 James Anderson and Stuart Broad star as England take control after dismissing SA for 151 James Anderson and Stuart Broad starred with the ball for England as they skittled South Africa for just 151, before reaching 111-3 in response with Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley unbeaten
The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022 England make swift progress on opening day of second South Africa Test James Anderson and Stuart Broad took three wickets apiece in helpful conditions before England reached 111-3 at the end of the opening day
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2022 Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow keep England in control on Day 1 after bowlers deliver against South Africa The Second Test between England and South Africa, as the hosts’ tend to these days, is not for messing around.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2022 Bairstow and England on top after Broad and Anderson skittle South Africa Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley were unbeaten at stumps as England closed in on South Africa’s first-innings total of 151 in the second Test
Daily Mirror · Aug 25, 2022 5 talking points as James Anderson and Stuart Broad put England in charge vs South Africa England trail South Africa by just 40 runs in the second Test after bowling the Proteas out for 151 and reaching 111-3 at the close of play with Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow unbeaten
The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2022 McCullum may see himself in Crawley but struggling in spotlight is tough place to be To say poor scores are acceptable is to judge him differently to every opening batter who has ever been selected for England
The Times of India · Aug 24, 2022 IPL: Punjab Kings quash rumours on possible change in captaincy MOHALI: The 2014 Indian Premier League (IPL) runners-up Punjab Kings on Thursday quashed rumours about possible change in captaincy of the side ahead of the next season of the league. Earlier this week, speculations were rife in the media that Mayank Agarwal, the captain of the side in IPL 2022,…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2022 ‘I tried to rev it up a bit’: Nortje says slow start spurred him on against England Anrich Nortje has said he wasn’t happy with the start of his performance against England in the first Test, despite inspiring South Africa to victory
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022 England beaten inside three days as impressive South Africa claim series lead South Africa skittled out England for 149 to secure victory in the first Test at Lord’s with seven sessions to spare.
The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022 SA vs Eng 1st Test | South Africa gives England big reality check with innings defeat After taking a lead of 161 runs into the second innings, the Proteas dismissed England for 149 in 37.4 overs before tea on Day 3 and went 1-0 ahead in the three-Test series
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2022 England Test player ratings vs South Africa: Zak Crawley all at sea again but Ollie Pope takes step forward England suffered their first defeat of the Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum era as South Africa cruised to victory at Lord’s.