England v South Africa: first Test, day two – as it happened South Africa finish the day with a lead of 124 despite Ben Stokes firing up a late-afternoon fightback. The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022
Rain stops play as Ollie Pope bids to lead England recovery against South Africa The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch and was unbeaten on 61 when the rain set in. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
Ollie Pope helps England recover from rocky start as South Africa strike early The 24-year-old brought up his half-century just before lunch after England had slipped to 55 for four. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
Relaxed England setup won’t suit all, but it’s perfect for Jonny Bairstow Yorkshireman has been marginalised in the past, but England are playing to his strengths now and reaping the rewards The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2022
England aim to reignite early summer fire but will be wary of South Africa Ben Stokes has made it clear England will maintain their high-octane Test tactics in the series opener at Lord’s The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022
England captain Ben Stokes singles out Alex Lees and Zak Crawley ahead of South Africa First Test Ben Stokes has picked out his openers’ century stand in the victory over India at Edgbaston last month as his most pleasing performance in England’s four Test victories earlier this summer, and heaped praise on the pair, Alex Lees and Zak Crawley. Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022
Voldemort effect of ‘Bazball’ only emphasises why England series with South Africa is a captivating prospect There was a moment of levity as the dictaphones and cameras were arranged before South Africa head coach Mark Boucher’s pre-Test press conference. Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022
South Africa ready to test England’s bold new era – just don’t mention Bazball South Africa captain Dean Elgar has shown little time for England’s revolution under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes ahead of an intriguing first Test at Lord’s on Wednesday The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022
Andrew Strauss hails evergreen James Anderson bowling for England at 40 - "It's crazy" It is a full decade since Sir Andrew Strauss retired but James Anderson is going strong and will be supporting 'Red for Ruth' day on Thursday as England take on South Africa in the opening Test at Lord's Daily Mirror · Aug 15, 2022
Buttler’s service in ODIs spoiled by injuries and overstuffed schedule England’s new white-ball captain also hasn’t done himself many favours by taking on too many roles and sticking with Jason Roy The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022
Does ‘Bazball’ have the staying power to alter Test cricket’s groove? The brand of fearless, attacking cricket championed by England Test coach Brendon McCullum has made the world sit up and take notice. Can it be sustained and will others follow suit? The Hindu · Aug 5, 2022
Jonny Bairstow: Welsh Fire captain withdraws from The Hundred to rest before England-South Africa Test series England’s Jonny Bairstow will not feature in the second edition of The Hundred this summer. Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2022
England’s Jonny Bairstow pulls out of Hundred to rest ahead of South Africa Test Welsh Fire’s Bairstow has endured a relentless schedule with England in recent months The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
5 problems England must address before World T20 amid dismal start to Jos Buttler reign England have endured a difficult start under the new white ball coach and captain combination of Matthew Mott and Jos Buttler and have a number of issues to address ahead of this year's T20 World Cup Daily Mirror · Aug 1, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jul 31, 2022 5 talking points as England capitulate to T20 series defeat vs South Africa England slumped to a 90-run defeat against South Africa in the final T20I after their batting capitulated, with Jos Buttler's side getting bowled out for just 101
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2022 South Africa hammer dismal England to clinch T20 series Defeat by 90 runs to South Africa, who set them 192 to win, was England’s joint-heaviest loss in Twenty20 cricket
Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2022 Jonny Bairstow again at his best for England to show Jason Roy how to get the job done Jonny Bairstow strode to the middle, chest puffed out, in Bristol to an enormous reception, a reflection of the impact of his golden summer.
The Hindu · Jul 28, 2022 Eng vs SA, 1st T20 | Bairstow’s 53-ball 90 helps England beat South Africa by 41 runs Jonny Bairstow hit eight sixes and three fours to help guide England to 234-6 after being put in to bat by South Africa
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022 Moeen Ali claims bragging rights after rapid half-century against South Africa The all-rounder starred alongside Jonny Bairstow as the hosts went one up in the T20 series with a 41-run win
Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2022 Jonny Bairstow in brutal form as England do just enough to take thrilling first T20 against South Africa Flat track, short boundaries, and endlessly aggressive batting: England launched 20 sixes then held off an almighty onslaught from South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs to take victory in a dizzying opening T20 at Bristol.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022 Jonny Bairstow stars again as England win T20 series opener against South Africa The Yorkshireman top-scored with 90 in a 41-run success at Bristol
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022 Bairstow and Moeen provide fireworks as England sink South Africa in first T20 Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali starred with the bat as England beat South Africa by 41 runs in the first T20 international
Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022 Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali power England to South Africa T20 win in Bristol run fest Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali starred for England in an explosive 41-run win over South Africa, despite Tristan Stubbs' brutal 72 off 28 balls
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022 Jonny Bairstow continues to sparkle as England pile up 234 against South Africa The Yorkshireman clubbed a career-best 90 in the first T20 international at Bristol.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022 England beat South Africa by 41 runs: first T20 international – as it happened Moeen Ali smashed an 18-ball fifty, England’s fastest in T20 cricket, in a spectacular runfest that included 29 sixes