The Latest Breaking News from Rory Burns

Crawley and Duckett have put an end to rolling cast of England openers

After a decade of top-order batters struggling badly, the little and large combination have stylishly solved the problem

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024

Surrey’s dominance of unhip County Championship rewards their passion

Back-to-back titles secured with a mostly homegrown squad led in outstanding fashion by Rory Burns

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2023

Surrey close on title as rivals Essex beaten by Liam Dawson-inspired Hampshire

The reigning champions are 20 points clear of second-placed Essex heading into the final round of fixtures.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Buckle up: liberated England face ultimate test against greatest rivals

'Bazball’ has been a revelation, but this is the moment of truth: an impossible-to-call Ashes series against a well-oiled Australia

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2023

Surrey to add Dan Lawrence to star-studded squad on three-year deal

Surrey have announced the signing of England international Dan Lawrence on a three-year contract as the defending county champions further bolster their star-studded squad.

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2023

My Ashes memories: England players relive their battles with Australia for the urn

Winning the Ashes ‘can set you up for life’ - what the series means to me

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Why the Ashes’ first ball could be the most important of all

The first ball of the series between England and Australia has earned its own mythology down the years – so can it really set the tone for what’s to come?

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

A look at the numbers behind England’s opening partnerships

The right blend has been sought since Sir Alastair Cook retired nearly five years ago.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

James Anderson dismisses Sir Alastair Cook in County Championship clash

England’s all-time leading wicket-taker trapped his former international team-mate lbw.

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

County cricket: Bohananon inspires Lancashire to hold Surrey to a draw

Josh Bohannon’s century denied last season’s champions as Rishi Patel set up a shock win for Leicestershire at Headingley

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023