Swashbuckling Rishabh Pant century turns India fortunes around on fascinating opening day against England Fifth Test, Day One - England vs India 338-7: Pant smashed a brilliant 146 off just 111 balls The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022
Rishabh Pant smashes superb century as India turn the tables on England A sixth-wicket partnership of 222 with Ravindra Jadeja saw the tourists fight back from 98 for five in rescheduled fifth Test The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022
Superb Rishabh Pant century turns Indian fortunes around against England Pant smashed a brillaint 146 off just 111 balls. The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022
5th Test: Phenomenal Rishabh Pant plots India's fight back with game-changing ton on Day 1 BIRMINGHAM: Rishabh Pant played a knock for the ages to turn the tables on England and take India to an imposing 338 for seven on a rain-hit day one of the rescheduled fifth Test here on Friday. The Times of India · Jul 1, 2022
Matthew Potts removes Virat Kohli before India fight back at Edgbaston James Anderson led from the front with three wickets as India reached tea at 174 for five. The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022
India vs England, 5th Test: Rishabh Pant scores half-century as India reach 174 for 5 at tea on Day 1 BIRMINGHAM: Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja's counter-attacking partnership helped India recover to 174 for five at tea on day one of the rescheduled fifth Test against England on Friday. The Times of India · Jul 1, 2022
England vs India: James Anderson removes both openers before rain disrupts day one of Edgbaston Test England’s James Anderson struck twice to reduce India to 53 for two as rain brought about an early lunch on the first day of the rearranged fifth Test at Edgbaston. Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2022
James Anderson strikes as England enjoy early success in rearranged India Test Zak Crawley caught both of India’s openers at second slip. The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022
5th Test, Day 1: Ageless James Anderson reduces India to 53 for 2 before rain forces early lunch BIRMINGHAM: England's most decorated pacer James Anderson produced probing spells in the rain-hit morning session to reduce India to 53 for two at lunch on day one of the rescheduled fifth Test here on Friday. The Times of India · Jul 1, 2022
Ben Stokes backs struggling Zak Crawley: ‘Entire England dressing room has his back’ Ahead of England’s meeting with India at Edgbaston, captain Ben Stokes has given his most fulsome backing yet of Zak Crawley, the opener who struggled in the recent series against New Zealand. Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2022
Zak Crawley is backed by England but has one Test to save his spot Morning rain delayed England’s charge for an improbable, exhilarating 3-0 series win. But whether they secured the 113 runs required to win this Test or not, the overwhelming expectation was that — barring late injuries or a change of heart — they would instantly name an unchanged squad for Friday’s… Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022
Zak Crawley should be a perfect fit for this England but offers only high farce Opener’s flashy 25 was of a piece with the McCullum-Stokes ethos but frankly he could do with a bit more fear, and a return to his county The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022
England step up the chase to close on series sweep against New Zealand Ollie Pope and Joe Root took charge on the fourth afternoon to put the hosts in sight of 3-0 series win The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022
England on course for New Zealand series whitewash after Jack Leach career-best figures Day 4 - New Zealand 329 & 326; England 360 and 183-2 – 113 more to win: Spinner Leach took 10 wickets in a Test match for the first time- before England motored towards victory at Headingley The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022
Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2022 Joe Root and Ollie Pope strike sublime partnership with England on course for famous New Zealand series win This series has been a modern classic, which is a little odd, because all three games have shared plenty of characteristics.
Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022 6 talking points as Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton launch stunning counter-attack England ended day two of the third Test against New Zealand at Headingley on 264-6 after a magnificent partnership between Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2022 Bairstow’s thrilling knock keeps England in touch with New Zealand An unbeaten stand of 209 between Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton kept England in contention after day two of the third Test at Headingley
The Hindu · Jun 24, 2022 NZ vs Eng, Third Test | England collapses to 91-6 on day two Kiwi batter Mitchell notches up his third ton of the series; Leach gets a five-for
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022 England top order left in tatters as New Zealand gain upper hand at Headingley The hosts were 93-6 in reply to New Zealand’s 329 all out.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022 Jonny Bairstow’s innings showed benefit of giving players a clear message It is easier to play aggressively in home conditions but Alex Lees and Ollie Pope also showed encouraging signs for England
Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2022 Zak Crawley must realise England potential soon with credit running out In the unforgettable Trent Bridge Test that finished a week ago, 1,675 runs were scored. There were five individual centuries, seven fifties and five more scores in the forties. Runs veritably flowed. But just four of them came from Zak Crawley, England’s opener.
Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022 5 talking points as Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes help England seal stunning victory England have completed a remarkable series victory over New Zealand after Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes shared a brutal 179-run partnership
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022 Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow key to England’s victory hopes at Trent Bridge The hosts need another 160 runs with six wickets remaining in Nottingham.
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022 England lose Zak Crawley for a duck at start of 299-run chase New Zealand were bowled out for 284 on the morning of the final day of the second Test at Trent Bridge.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2022 Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson toil but fielders test bowlers’ patience For the new England Test coach Brendon McCullum, the job will be feeling a lot bigger now than it did this time last week