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Ben Stokes makes himself the point of difference against South Africa

All-rounder seems to play close to his pain threshold but late wickets of Jansen and Rabada turn Test England’s way

The Guardian - UK

Pragmatism prevails as Alex Hales gets his second England chance at last

England and Hales have moved on from the circumstances that led to his 2019 exclusion and the opener is an obvious World T20 choice

The Guardian - UK

England vs South Africa: Memories of 2004 as Ben Stokes’ side look to finish dizzying summer on a high note

As autumn unmistakably draws in, England have a shot at capping an electric summer of Test cricket with a sixth win out of seven — a significant statistic that shows they are on the right path.

Evening Standard

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Alex Hales back in England squad for T20 World Cup as Jonny Bairstow replacement

The 33-year-old Nottinghamshire batter has not played for his country since 2019

The Independent UK

England end Alex Hales exile as opener replaces Jonny Bairstow in T20 World Cup and Pakistan tour squads

Alex Hales’s international exile is over, after he was called up as an injury replacement to England’s squads for the upcoming tour of Pakistan and T20 World Cup in Australia.

Evening Standard

Alex Hales to end England exile as he replaces Jonny Bairstow in T20 World Cup squad

Alex Hales tested positive for recreational drugs three years ago but is now due to replace injured star Jonny Bairstow after 'serving his time for misdemeanours'

Daily Mirror

Alex Hales earns shock England recall for T20 World Cup

Alex Hales has made a dramatic England return having been selected for the T20 World Cup as a replacement for the injured Jonny Bairstow

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Jason Roy "gutted" after England opt against "taking a gamble on him finding form"

Jason Roy has been dropped from England's T20 World Cup squad, but Rob Key has insisted that the door is not closed for him to return to the international fold

Daily Mirror

Alex Hales "argued" England T20 World Cup omission after Jason Roy axed amid poor form

After taking the decision to drop Jason Roy for the T20 World Cup, England discussed a potential recall for Alex Hales after three years away from international cricket

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow to replace Jason Roy as England opener at T20 World Cup with Alex Hales recall considered

Jonny Bairstow will take Jason Roy’s position at the top of England’s order at the T20 World Cup, but managing director Rob Key has revealed that Alex Hales, an outcast since 2019, was considered for the job.

Evening Standard

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

Out-of-form Jason Roy left out of England’s T20 World Cup squad

Opener has paid the price for a poor run.

The Independent UK

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

Rob Key: wrapped up in cricket’s cosy world but still England’s figure of hope

He may play golf with Zak Crawley’s dad but the fascinating man at the helm of the English game has no personal agenda

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The Independent UK

Rob Key gives backing to England openers Zak Crawley and Alex Lees

England’s director of men’s cricket pledged patience with the pair despite some indifferent scores.

Daily Mirror

Rob Key responds to Geoffrey Boycott's criticism of Dave Brailsford's role in ECB review

After Geoffrey Boycott questioned the involvement of figures from outside cricket in the ECB's high performance review, Rob Key has offered an explanation

Daily Mirror

Freddie Flintoff says 'Bazball' is "one of the worst things I have ever heard"

England's new positive and aggressive brand of Test cricket has been branded 'Bazball' but legendary all-rounder Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff does not like the term

The Independent UK

Dom Sibley taking it one game at a time as he hopes for England return

The opener has scored two first-class hundreds this summer and more recently impressed in white-ball cricket.

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Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

Ollie Robinson given chance to stake claim for England Test return against South Africa in Lions warm-up match

Ollie Robinson has a chance this week to stake a claim for a Test recall midway through a year of frustration when he turns out for England Lions against South Africa.

The Independent UK

England confirm finer details of first tour of Pakistan in 17 years

England have not toured Pakistan since 2005 due to security concerns.

Daily Mirror

England managing director Rob Key dismisses Australia rival Steve Smith's Test jibe

Steve Smith ramped up the Ashes mind games this month by questioning whether 'Bazball' would work against Australia and England chief Rob Key has dismissed such suggestions

Daily Mirror

Rob Key lifts lid on England's Test revival under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key has offered some insight into how Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have had an immediate impact on the Test team's fortunes

Daily Mirror

Rob Key admits schedule needs to be "more manageable" after Ben Stokes' ODI retirement

England chief Rob Key believes the current schedule needs to change after Ben Stokes cited it as the main reason behind his retirement from one-day cricket

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes feels his ODI retirement could be wake-up call for international game

Monday’s surprise announcement on social media came with a pointed suggestion from Stokes that England’s fixture schedule was ‘unsustainable’

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