Shoaib Bashir finally breaks through after frustrating morning for England Zimbabwe were 141 for three at the break, still 159 behind. The Independent UK · May 24, 2025
County cricket: Ahmed and Hill turn on the style for Leicestershire Gloucestershire struggled at Northants as Parkinson becomes unfortunate Derbyshire history-maker The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2025
Sam Cook strikes early but he’s still in a race against time to convince England Finally getting his chance after a decade in county cricket, medium pacer needs to make an impact in Zimbabwe’s second innings to prove he deserves his place The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025
Bennett scores Zimbabwe’s fastest Test century before England regain grip Zimbabwe lost two late wickets in the final session at Trent Bridge after providing a tough workout for England’s attack for much of day two The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2025
Ben Stokes underlines importance with vital spell as England turn the screw against Zimbabwe Zimbabwe (265 & 30-2) trail England (565/6d) by 270 runs: Back from an injured hamstring, the England captain produced a key burst of fast bowling to help his side seize total control at Trent Bridge The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
Ben Stokes strikes twice for England as Brian Bennett leads Zimbabwe resistance Zimbabwe were 210 for five at tea replying to England’s 565 for six. The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
Sam Cook claims debut wicket as England dominate Zimbabwe England resumed on 498 for three, the most runs ever scored on day one of a Test in this country, and added another 67 in a lively 45 minutes. The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
The new-ball burst that showed why England rate Sam Cook highly Given the new ball on debut, the Essex seamer extracted Zimbabwe’s Ben Curran and beat the bat several more times on a placid pitch The Independent UK · May 23, 2025
'I've got to be mindful': Ben Stokes to play injury comeback safe ahead of England Test vs Zimbabwe The Three Lions kick off their summer Test series in Nottingham on Thursday Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
Zimbabwe’s welcome return sets the table for England’s banquet of Test cricket A four-day encounter at Trent Bridge is a low-key affair compared to five-Test series against India and Australia but a first meeting with Zimbabwe in 22 years could yet prove crucial for England The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Bring back that Bazball feeling: McCullum wants England to reconnect with fans Brendon McCullum has called on England’s cricketers to reconnect with their fans as some comments may have given the impression they are ‘out of touch with the general population’ The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Sam Cook set for England debut as Josh Tongue returns to Test squad vs Zimbabwe Essex bowler Cook will make his England Test debut this week as Tongue returns to a new-look attack Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
England confirm Zimbabwe line-up including Test debut and Josh Tongue return Essex bowler Sam Cook received a long-awaited call-up after several years as one of county cricket’s most reliable wicket-takers The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
County cricket day two: Joe Root and Zak Crawley in the runs to boost England Joe Root made a spritely 90 to dig Yorkshire out of a hole, while Zak Crawley was also in the runs for Kent The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2025
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 England selectors back Zak Crawley ‘to the hilt’ despite run of low scores Pressure is building around the 27-year-old, who averaged just 8.66 in a torrid tour of New Zealand before Christmas.
Evening Standard · May 2, 2025 Sam Cook gets England chance for Zimbabwe test England will be heavy favourites for the four-day Test at Trent Bridge
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 England call up uncapped duo for Zimbabwe Test as Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir retained Essex seamer Sam Cook earns his first call-up and could make his debut at Trent Bridge
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025 Sam Cook selected for England Test squad as Chris Woakes misses out Sam Cook has been selected for England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month as seamer Chris Woakes, who has an ankle injury, makes way
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir set to keep England spots for Zimbabwe Test Ben Stokes is likely to return after injury.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025 Stick or twist? England’s selectors weigh up options for Zimbabwe Test If Zak Crawley’s form is a worry the middle-order is not, but Ben Stokes’s ability to function as an all-rounder remains unknown
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025 Gus Atkinson ignites Surrey’s stuttering season with hostile spell against Somerset Somerset (283ao) against Surrey: Atkinson capped a fine week with an impressive spell as the hosts edged the opening day at The Oval
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025 Tortured Zak Crawley’s prolonged poor form leaves England with a decision to make The Kent opener’s lean start to the summer is poorly timed with a looming logjam in England’s top order
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2025 Haseeb Hameed carries his bat as Nottinghamshire dominate Warwickshire Hammed hit an unbeaten 138 to set up his bowlers.
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025 Durham duo Alex Lees and Emilio Gay pile on the runs against Yorkshire Lees ended day two on 148 and Gay scored a maiden first-class century for Durham.
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 Essex rest Sam Cook as 14 wickets fall on opening day against Worcestershire The prolific seamer has been rested ahead of an increasingly likely Test call-up next month.