First England vs Ireland ODI abandoned without play in blow to Joe Root’s pre-World Cup plans Root had been hoping to find some form before flying out to India with England’s World Cup squad Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023
England v Ireland: first men’s cricket ODl abandoned after heavy rainfall – as it didn’t happen The first match of the series has been abandoned due to a saturated outfield following heavy earlier rain The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023
England: Zak Crawley putting country before club for now Zak Crawley says he has not given “too much thought” to England players’ looming club-versus-country dilemma, insisting he will deal with any clashes as and when they occur. Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023
England captain Zak Crawley happy to have Joe Root available against Ireland Root is the only member of the first-choice squad taking on the Irish in the series opener at Headingley on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Zak Crawley leads England’s next generation in ODI series against Ireland Sam Hain and Tom Hartley are among four debutants in the squad while Joe Root requested to play in the first ODI on Wednesday to find his touch The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023
Zak Crawley relishing England ODI captaincy after Ashes exploits open new doors Kent opener will lead his country on just his fourth 50-over appearance as England look to the future with World Cup stars rested Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023
The talking points ahead of England’s three-match one-day series against Ireland The hosts are carrying a fresh-faced squad after ringing the changes ahead of the World Cup. The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Zac Crawley reacts to ‘shock’ England captaincy call for Ireland series Zak Crawley admits he was “shocked” to be asked to captain England for the first time as he prepares to lead the One-Day side into action against Ireland tomorrow. Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023
Zak Crawley ‘shocked’ to be handed England ODI captaincy against Ireland With England’s World Cup squad preparing to head for India, the selectors have cast their net far and wide for the three matches The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
Paul Collingwood backs Zak Crawley to excel in role of England captain Crawley has been eager to break into the white-ball setup for some time. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
County cricket: Durham promoted to Division One with a whimper – as it happened Durham were promoted without picking up a bat as rivals Leicestershire were dismissed for 108 by Sussex The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023
Zak Crawley puts Kent in command as Lancashire dominate Middlesex Tom Bailey took three wickets for the Red Rose while in Division Two, Yorkshire’s Shan Masood and Finlay Bean were on form. The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
Harry Brook added to England squad to face New Zealand in World Cup boost Harry Brook has been added to England’s squad for the ODI series against New Zealand, presenting him with a chance to play his way into World Cup contention The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
Harry Brook added to England squad for New Zealand ODI series Harry Brook has been added to England’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand and named in an experimental group to face Ireland later this month, as the defending champions consider rejigging their World Cup plans to accommodate the in-form batter. Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023
The Times of India · Aug 14, 2023 'I feel my game will get more aggressive as years go on': England batter Zak Crawley NEW DELHI: England batter Zak Crawley believes that his approach to the game will progressively become more aggressive as he continues to develop, but he remains committed to playing quality shots and choosing the right moments for aggression.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023 Test selection is set to get interesting, whether Ben Stokes likes it or not Captain spoiled the fun of armchair selectors with consistent sides during Ashes but must make adjustments for India tour
The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023 England batter Zak Crawley keen to test 'Bazball' approach in India next year Crawley stated that England would be venturing into the unknown due to the surprise choice of destinations for the trip, but that they will be prepared for any challenge, whether the ball seams or spins.
The Times of India · Aug 4, 2023 Zak Crawley wants to take 'Bazball' approach to India NEW DELHI: England's next tour to India in January-March 2024 gives a 'great opportunity' to showcase 'Bazball', according to swashbuckling opener Zak Crawley who added that adapting to conditions would be critical.
The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023 Zak Crawley looks to test India with Bazball approach next year, wants to adapt to pitches England's Zak Crawley says India tour in 2024 presents 'amazing opportunity' to showcase Bazball. Adapting to conditions key. England last won Test series in India in 2011-12. Crawley hopes for pitches that suit England's seamers and spinners.
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023 Jonny Bairstow reveals how his ankle has held up during Ashes after horrific leg break Bairstow delighted with how his horrific leg break held up during gruelling Ashes series
Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023 Zak Crawley explains how doomed Australia tour helped him become ‘unlikely’ Ashes hero Zak Crawley says his standout innings in Sydney during the last Ashes series in Australia gave him the confidence to take on the world’s best attack this summer - but admits even he did not think he would end up England’s leading run-scorer.
The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023 Jonny Bairstow ready for next test after ankle ‘held up really well’ in Ashes A freak accident a year ago left Bairstow with three fractures, ligament damage and a dislocated ankle.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023 Bairstow stumping to Broad bails: 15 moments that shaped the 2023 Ashes All five Tests had twists, starting with Ben Stokes’s declaration at Edgbaston through to Stuart Broad’s sting in the bail
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023 Ashes 2023: our writers’ end-of-series England v Australia awards After a thrilling series, our team pick over the players and moments of the series, along with much more besides
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023 End of an era for Ashes greats leaving dancefloor after golden summer This Ashes series was a genuine banger with scant few days of outright dominance and four positive results but a changing of the guard is inevitable