England lead Ireland by 255 runs at stumps: Test match, day two – as it happened Over-by-over report: Ollie Pope hit 205 in an epic stand with Ben Duckett as the hosts closed on victory The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023
England vs Ireland LIVE: Test cricket score and updates as Josh Tongue picks up three wickets on dominant day England are closing in on victory after a dominant display at Lord’s The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Stuart Broad sends timely Ashes message with vintage England performance ENGLAND VS IRELAND DAY ONE: Stuart Broad warmed up for the Ashes in style, as England look towards hosting Australia this month by playing a warm-up test against Ireland Daily Mirror · Jun 1, 2023
Almost perfect start to big summer – Stuart Broad hails dominant England display Broad’s five-wicket haul was followed by half-centuries for Zak Crawley (56) and Ben Duckett (60) at Lord’s. The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Broad’s five-wicket haul puts England in commanding position against Ireland England ended the first day of the one-off Test against Ireland at Lord’s on 152-1, 20 runs behind the visitors who were all out for 172 The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2023
Josh Tongue handed shock England debut as Chris Woakes omitted for Ireland Test Mark Wood is not risked as Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum exercise caution ahead of the Ashes series Evening Standard · May 30, 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
England should pull plug if Zak Crawley falters again against Ireland England have shown faith in their players but the batter has been given a long run without showing consistency The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023
‘Can the two selves help each other?’ Mike Brearley on Bazball, Test cricket and psychoanalysis Mike Brearley, the Ashes-winning captain from 1981, tells Donald McRae how he has been captivated by England’s dynamic leadership duo, with another series about to start The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2023
County Championship leaders Surrey race to emphatic win over Kent Zak Crawley fell for 34 having added just three to his overnight score before edging into the cordon. The Independent UK · May 20, 2023
Zak Crawley: Maverick match-winner or an England gamble destined to fail? This iteration of England have never been shy in backing Zak Crawley. Evening Standard · May 17, 2023
‘I don’t care’: Zak Crawley responds to online critics over England Test selection Zak Crawley was named in the squad for England’s pre-Ashes Test against Ireland The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
England cut is harsh on Foakes but Bairstow decision offers Ashes clarity Whatever the rights and wrongs of Jonny Bairstow’s return behind the stumps for England’s Test side, the selectors cannot be accused of dithering The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023
England make ‘seriously tough decision’ over Jonny Bairstow ahead of Ashes Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ashes, while Bairstow is poised to make a return for England in place of Ben Foakes The Independent UK · May 16, 2023
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 Jonny Bairstow returns to England squad as Ben Foakes makes way Bairstow has recovered from injury.
The Independent UK · May 15, 2023 James Anderson set to be named in England Test squad despite groin injury England are due to to announce their group for the Test against Ireland, which runs from June 1-4, on Tuesday morning.
The Independent UK · May 14, 2023 Craig Overton defends Somerset’s non-declaration tactics in draw with Lancashire Lancashire used nine bowlers in total.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023 Jamie Smith half-century helps Surrey claim upper hand against Warwickshire Middlesex veteran Tim Murtagh also dismissed England opener Zak Crawley for a golden duck
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023 Kemar Roach stars as Surrey seize upper hand on opening day at Warwickshire Surrey, having asked their opponents to bat, reduced Warwickshire to 143 for eight as Roach took three for 31.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023 Zak Crawley, Harry Brook and the value of logging off from social media Failure is written through cricket and your next low score is never far away, hence the potential value of a digital detox
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023 County cricket: Middlesex beat Notts, Somerset draw with Lancs Weather had a heavy impact on proceedings but Middlesex managed to win an exciting match against Nottinghamshire
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023 From county to country? 5 players impressing domestically ahead of Ashes summer Alex Davies, Sam Hain and Jamie Porter are among those who have stood out so far this term in the County Championship.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023 County cricket: Pope leads Surrey past Hampshire, Notts see off Somerset – live Ollie Pope and Dom Sibley carried Surrey to a statement victory at the Oval with an unbroken stand of 193 in 30 overs
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023 Ben Duckett will not complain about Nottinghamshire role in build-up to Ashes England opener Duckett could prepare for the summer series by batting at number three.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 Zak Crawley issues a case for the defence as attention shifts to an Ashes summer The 25-year-old batter had a disappointing winter with the bat but says he has a good defensive technique.