The Latest Breaking News from Matt Potts

Conscript Potts is England’s paratrooper fighting a lonely Ashes war in Sydney

While England’s batting always gets to hog the limelight, this tour has also been lost in the bowling fade-outs

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6

Confused England not helping Jacob Bethell to flourish on bewildering Ashes tour

Batter has been thrown in at the deep end at No 3 and if the selectors have faith in a young player they should be doing everything to help them succeed

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1

Joe Root splutters but Ollie Pope prospers in England’s Ashes warm-up

Joe Root and Harry Brook were out cheaply but Ollie Pope scored 100 as England were all out for 426 in their first innings in their Ashes warmup

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025

Gus Atkinson and Brydon Carse are now the main men of England’s attack

Hopes that were once pinned on Mark Wood and Jofra Archer have been boosted by the emergence of a new pace pair

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Kamran Ghulam’s debut hundred gives Pakistan timely lift against England

Pakistan recovered from the loss of two early wickets to close on 259 for five on the first day of a second Test that remains in the balance

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024

Pakistan vs England: Ben Stokes returns for second Test, takes captaincy duty

England captain Ben Stokes returned to the England XI for the second Test against Pakistan which will be played on the same Multan pitch as the record-breaking first Test.

The Times of India · Oct 14, 2024

England’s Rob Key backs Kookaburra ball for full-time use in county cricket

The early season trial of the Kookaburra ball in the County Championship has been hailed as a success by Rob Key

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024

‘Work to do’: McCullum targets refined England after humbling in India

Head coach insists the belief is still there despite a 4-1 series defeat but admits side ‘have to be smarter’ with their approach

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024

Ashes to Ashes, rust to bust: England must find groove to remedy sloppy start

Ben Stokes’s declaration on day one was a mistake but it was not a fatal one and a lack of match practice really undid England in the opening Ashes defeat

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023

County Championship 2023: team-by-team guide to the new season

Hampshire have eyes on first title in 50 years with a formidable bowling attack but Lancashire have recruited well and defending champions Surrey will be tough to beat

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2023