Ben Stokes has the drive and celebrity wattage to revive the pulse of Test cricket England’s new captain is demanding where Joe Root was biddable and has the strength to lift a lifeless red-ball team The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022
James Anderson celebrates England return with trio of wickets for Lancashire Anderson was given the green light to return to the England side by new Test captain Ben Stokes and new managing director Rob Key. The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Rob Key strikes the right notes as he embarks on England mission The ECB’s new managing director of men’s cricket faces a tough task to turn England’s red-ball struggles around, but has the personal skills to stand up to the job The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Stuart Broad tips "leader" Ben Stokes to be an "exceptional" England Test captain Ben Stokes has replaced Joe Root as England Test captain and veteran seamer Stuart Broad has hailed the all-rounder's appointment, insisting the "added responsibility of being a captain" will not "affect the way he plays" Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022
Stuart Broad and James Anderson available for first Test of summer, Rob Key confirms England’s new Managing Director Rob Key has confirmed that James Anderson and Stuart Broad’s international exile on the recent tour of the Caribbean was only temporary and that they are available for selection this summer. Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2022
‘Honoured’ Ben Stokes ‘excited’ to lead England after taking on Test captaincy Stokes replaces Joe Root in the role The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Is Ben Stokes married and does he have children as he's appointed England Test captain England's new Test captain, Ben Stokes, takes up the role with a strong family base to support him - here's what you need to know about his partner and whether or not he has children Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022
Ben Stokes hailed as 'beast' by cricket legend who addresses England captain's priority Ben Stokes has been appointed England Test captain, with the 30-year-old replacing Joe Root after he resigned earlier this month following a disappointing defeat to the West Indies Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022
Rob Key confirms James Anderson and Stuart Broad decision as Ben Stokes is made captain Veteran seamers James Anderson and Stuart Broad are set to return to the England side this summer Rob Key has revealed, after the pair were dropped following the Ashes Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022
James Anderson and Stuart Broad back in England Test contention The pair have taken 1,177 Test scalps between them. The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
England again call on Ben Stokes in their hour of need – this time as captain Not for the first time, England have turned to their talisman to help get them out of trouble, writes Vithushan Ehantharajah The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Ben Stokes to succeed Joe Root as England Test captain The appointment of Ben Stokes is expected to be revealed by Rob Key on Thursday with Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson likely to return to the Test team this summer The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022
Ben Stokes makes James Anderson and Stuart Broad decision after accepting captaincy Ben Stokes is keen for James Anderson and Stuart Broad to be recalled by England this summer, after the pair were dropped following the Ashes Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022
Stuart Broad set for Nottinghamshire return as he targets England spot The 35-year-old was controversially left out of the Test tour to the West Indies The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2022 James Anderson reflects on Joe Root's time as England captain as he makes big admission Joe Root recently resigned as England Test captain after five years in the job and James Anderson has reflected on his tenure, admitting the role had an effect on their friendship
Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2022 Stuart Broad 'was close to retiring' after England axing to 'become Sky Sports pundit' Stuart Broad was controversially dropped by England for their recent tour of the West Indies, along with long-time bowling partner James Anderson, and the decision reportedly led to him contemplate retiring
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022 Why studying England’s win/loss ratio can bring selectors some clarity If you work out the win/loss ratio for England’s recent Test players, you end up with a surprising top five
Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022 Rob Key 'holds talks with James Anderson and Stuart Broad' as duo target England recall James Anderson and Stuart Broad were controversially axed for England's 1-0 series defeat by the West Indies and new Managing Director of England Men's Cricket Rob Key has already reached out to the duo
Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022 Rob Key 'to meet Ben Stokes this week' to discuss replacing Joe Root as England captain Joe Root resigned as England Test captain after a poor run of recent results which saw his side win just one of their last 17 Test matches and vice-captain Ben Stokes is viewed as his most likely successor
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022 James Anderson and Stuart Broad available to play for their counties this week Anderson and Broad were controversially omitted from the three-Test tour of the West Indies last month
Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022 James Anderson set for first match since England axing as Stuart Broad remains sidelined James Anderson and Stuart Broad have not played a competitive match since England's 4-0 Ashes defeat this winter and both are being managed as they target recalls to the Test team this summer
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022 What next for England as Rob Key’s appointment signals start of new era? The new managing director of England men’s cricket has plenty of tough decisions to make
Daily Mirror · Apr 18, 2022 Geoffrey Boycott issues bleak prediction for Joe Root's successor as England captain Former England opener Geoffrey Boycott has revealed who he believes should take over from Joe Root as captain, but despite his opinion, he has warned of the worrying state of the domestic international game
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2022 Rob Key’s in-tray as new managing director of England men’s cricket Rob Key has been named managing director of England men’s cricket – the first appointment of a new era for the England and Wales Cricket Board.
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2022 Rob Key backed to succeed in bid to ‘shape next great era of English cricket’ Former England captain Nasser Hussain is among those wishing Key well in his new role as managing director.