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England sure Ben Stokes remains ‘completely committed’ after opting against signing multi-year contract

Joe Root and Jofra Archer are among those to sign multi-year deals

The Independent UK

‘Perfect time to come back’: cricket ready to welcome Andrew Flintoff home after horror Top Gear crash

Ex-player makes tentative return to public life while future of BBC motoring show remains in balance

The Guardian - UK

Everything’s pretty rosy – Jason Roy could sign new ECB deal in October

Roy is expected to be central to the defence of England’s 50-over World Cup defence in India in the autumn.

The Independent UK

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England set to offer Ashes star landmark contract to fend off T20 franchises

England got themselves back into the Ashes with a dramatic win by three wickets at Headingley and one of the stars of the show is set to become the face of a new approach to contracts

Daily Mirror

The Ashes: how England cricket's head coach Brendon McCullum developed his 'Bazball' style

The Ashes series of Test cricket matches (played by England and Australia) are a sporting fixture like no other and serve up a scintillating summer of high quality Test match cricket. It is one of the leading biannual international Test cricket series in the world.

The Conversation

Australia legend Ricky Ponting claims he was offered England job before Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum has overseen a revolution while in charge of the England men's Test side, but things could have been very different had Ricky Ponting taken the job

Daily Mirror

Gareth Southgate in ‘no doubt’ over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s midfield switch as he reveals Bazball talks

Gareth Southgate says Trent Alexander-Arnold can give England a different option in midfield after the Liverpool man's outstanding display in the 4-0 win over Malta on Friday.

Evening Standard

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Will rock’n’roll England of Stokes and McCullum blow away Australia?

Captain and head coach have transformed Test cricket but the Ashes will be sternest test of their revolution

The Guardian - UK

Zak Crawley: Maverick match-winner or an England gamble destined to fail?

This iteration of England have never been shy in backing Zak Crawley.

Evening Standard

‘I don’t care’: Zak Crawley responds to online critics over England Test selection

Zak Crawley was named in the squad for England’s pre-Ashes Test against Ireland

The Independent UK

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

‘Like a Formula 1 car’: Jofra Archer setback leaves England searching for answers but hope remains

England’s fast bowler will not renew his rivalry with Steve Smith in this summer’s Ashes, as Sonia Twigg analyses where the ECB turn next to solve his chronic elbow issue

The Independent UK

England keeping faith in Jofra Archer after "distraught" star is ruled out of Ashes

World Cup defence in October also in doubt after Archer is ruled out of entire summer with recurring elbow injury

Daily Mirror

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

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The Hindu

Injured Archer out of Ashes, Bairstow replaces Foakes for Ireland test

Jofra Archer, who will miss the Ashes, played five matches for Mumbai Indians before the injury ended his IPL stint last week

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer ‘distraught’ after being ruled out of Ashes summer

The 28-year-old had high hopes of returning to face Australia, having not played Test cricket since February 2021

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer ‘distraught’ after being ruled out of Ashes summer, says Rob Key

The 28-year-old had high hopes of returning to face Australia, having not played Test cricket since February 2021.

The New Daily

Injured paceman Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes in blow for England

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ashes and "the rest of the summer" in a massive blow for the hosts.

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The Independent UK

Jofra Archer to miss Ashes summer with fresh stress fracture in his elbow

Archer has not played Test cricket for more than two years but had hoped to make his return against Australia.

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow returns to England Test team as wicket-keeper but Jofra Archer OUT of Ashes

Ollie Pope is named vice-captain but Jofra Archer will take no part in the Ashes after being ruled out for the rest of the summer with a stress fracture of his right elbow

Daily Mirror

Jofra Archer tipped to shine for England in Ashes if he makes "smart" decision

Fellow fast bowler Saqib Mahmood reckons high demands on Jofra Archer's talents will need to be managed carefully if he is to have another huge year like he did in 2019

Daily Mirror

England chief offers new 'Bazball' definition as Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum hailed

England have won ten out of 12 Tests under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum while playing a style of cricket that has become known as 'Bazball' and Managing Director Rob Key has given his thoughts on the pair's success, having been the man who appointed them in the first place

The Independent UK

England players could sign multi-year central contracts after ECB gives go-ahead

The move is to secure the services of England’s best players amid the threat of franchise cricket.

The Guardian - UK

ECB’s Richard Gould calls banter ‘a swear word’ after Yorkshire scandal

Richard Gould confirmed a separate review into dressing room culture has been completed and a proposed cut to the County Championship is ‘dead in the water’

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes urged to snub £1.6m IPL payday and focus on Ashes amid knee injury concerns

England captain Ben Stokes is dealing with a chronic injury problem in his left knee and the likes of Steve Harmison and Michael Vaughan have urged him to withdraw from the IPL and focus solely on the Ashes

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