Ben Duckett hundred powers England into dominant position against Zimbabwe Duckett made 140 as England reached two on 295 for one. The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett get England off to solid start against Zimbabwe The hosts reached 130 without loss at lunch on day one at Trent Bridge. The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
How to watch England vs Zimbabwe: live stream one-off Test 2025 online or on TV Here's how you can watch England vs Zimbabwe online, ready for when the Test match starts on Thursday, May 22. WhatToWatch · May 22, 2025
Jacob Bethell ‘has done himself world of good’ – Ben Stokes hints at Test recall The 21-year-old made a strong impression in his debut series against New Zealand before Christmas. The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Bazball’s moment of truth arrives in year that will define era of McCullum and Stokes One-off Zimbabwe Test at Trent Bridge the launchpad for a decisive summer for England and their abstemious captain The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
Test cricket summers are the sunshine-shaped bookmarks of our lives When you reach a certain age you start measuring life in cricket summers, bringing memories of old acquaintances The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
Zimbabwe’s welcome return sets the table for England’s banquet of Test cricket A four-day encounter at Trent Bridge is a low-key affair compared to five-Test series against India and Australia but a first meeting with Zimbabwe in 22 years could yet prove crucial for England The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
England stars stutter with the bat in County Championship action Joe Root was dismissed for one, Yorkshire and England team-mate Harry Brook hit 33 and Zak Crawley made just six for Kent. The Independent UK · May 2, 2025
England selectors back Zak Crawley ‘to the hilt’ despite run of low scores Pressure is building around the 27-year-old, who averaged just 8.66 in a torrid tour of New Zealand before Christmas. The Independent UK · May 2, 2025
Sam Cook gets England chance for Zimbabwe test England will be heavy favourites for the four-day Test at Trent Bridge Evening Standard · May 2, 2025
England call up uncapped duo for Zimbabwe Test as Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir retained Essex seamer Sam Cook earns his first call-up and could make his debut at Trent Bridge The Independent UK · May 2, 2025
Sam Cook selected for England Test squad as Chris Woakes misses out Sam Cook has been selected for England’s one-off Test against Zimbabwe later this month as seamer Chris Woakes, who has an ankle injury, makes way The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025
Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir set to keep England spots for Zimbabwe Test Ben Stokes is likely to return after injury. The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025
Stick or twist? England’s selectors weigh up options for Zimbabwe Test If Zak Crawley’s form is a worry the middle-order is not, but Ben Stokes’s ability to function as an all-rounder remains unknown The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025 Jamie Porter claims six second-innings wickets as Essex see off Worcestershire Porter finished with match figures of eight for 101.
AAP · Apr 21, 2025 Crawley denies Green debut county victory with Glos Cam Green's English county debut for Gloucestershire has ended in a tense draw, the Australian denied by Ashes foe Zak Crawley who steered Kent to survival.
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025 Tortured Zak Crawley’s prolonged poor form leaves England with a decision to make The Kent opener’s lean start to the summer is poorly timed with a looming logjam in England’s top order
The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025 Kyle Verreynne hits 111 as Nottinghamshire recover from bad start against Essex The South African helped the hosts recover from 78 for five to 328 for eight.
AAP · Apr 4, 2025 Aussie seamer O'Neill makes fine English county debut Three Australian newcomers to the County Championship, headed by Fergus O'Neill, have made a big impression on the opening day of the season in England.
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 Jordan Cox gives England reminder with opening-day century in Championship Cox’s ninth first-class century and fifth inside a year helped Essex to 355 for four.
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 Familiar faces and trophy races – talking points ahead of the new county season International issues, domestic bragging rights and players pushing for a bright future are all on the agenda.
The Times of India · Jan 15, 2025 SA20: Batting woes leave Sunrisers Eastern Cape searching for answers and win after three matches Champion teams pride themselves on not panicking when their back are against the wall.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024 McCullum has renewed England in 2024 but also shown ruthless side The influx of young talent such as Bethell, Atkinson and Carse leaves the head coach with a revived team but more big choices
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 Jacob Bethell form gives Brendon McCullum selection ‘headache’ Bethell made three half-centuries in New Zealand to put pressure on vice-captain Ollie Pope’s England place.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 England face three Test selection problems in defining year for Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum Ben Stokes nurses another injury heading into 2025, while Jacob Bethell’s dazzling displays in New Zealand and the drop in form for Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir leave questions ahead of Tests against India and the Ashes