The Latest Breaking News from Zak Crawley

Lyon works magic as Australia blunt Bazball and keep England in check

Helped by an amenable pitch, the wolfish off-spinner took four wickets and denied the hosts a truly formidable total

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023

Joe Root scores superb Ashes century before England declare against Australia

Australia survived a tricky late spell after Root scored 118 not out and England declared when closing in on 400 on the opening day of the first Ashes Test

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2023

Joe Root ensures most-hyped Ashes lives up to billing on thrilling opening day

England 393-8dec, Australia 14-0 - Australia trail by 379 runs: Root made a stunning century before England’s bold declaration at Edgbaston

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Zak Crawley sets the tone for England before Australia hit back in Ashes

Crawley made 61 before falling to the last ball before lunch.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

England opener Zak Crawley’s dad is legendary City trader who ‘made £23m in a year'

England opener Zak Crawley's dad, Terry, went from a £100-a-week job as a carpet fitter to earning millions as a financial trader in the City of London during the 1990s

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023

Zak Crawley shows England’s intent from first ball of Ashes series

The England opener crashed the first ball to the boundary.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

The Ashes: Joe Root ends long wait for century against Australia on thrilling opening day

STUMPS: England 393/8d, Australia 14/0

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 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 16, 2023

5 key issues for England ahead of the first Ashes Test with Australia

The series begins at Edgbaston on Friday.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Ben Stokes names England team for first Ashes Test as key seamer misses out

James Anderson and Ollie Robinson return to lead England’s bowling attack alongside Stuart Broad, but there is no place for Mark Wood

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023