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Teenager who got Stokes and Cook out in the nets aged 11 "ready" for England Test debut

Rehan Ahmed has an outside chance of becoming England's youngest men's Test cricketer this winter and the 18-year-old believes he is "ready" to make the step up

Daily Mirror

England 'to call up 18-year-old starlet' who got Stokes and Cook out in the nets aged 11

A teenage leg-spinner who got Ben Stokes and Alastair Cook out in the nets when he was 11 is reportedly set to be a travelling reserve for England's upcoming Test series against Pakistan, meaning he could become England's youngest Test debutant

Daily Mirror

Alex Lees' central contract snub could spell end of England opener's short Test career

Opener Alex Lees, who recorded 327 runs at an average of 25.15 across seven Tests this summer, is facing a nervous wait over the future of his Test career - with England not offering him a central contract

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Harry Brook hails "genius" Alastair Cook after following in his footsteps with award win

England star Harry Brook has won the PCA Men's Young Player of the Year award, while Jonny Bairstow, Nat Sciver and Freya Kemp were also recognised by the Professional Cricketers' Association

Daily Mirror

Lancashire and Essex break 42-year-old county record with horrendous batting display

"They can't lay a bat on it", said Lancashire coach Glenn Chapple during a remarkable County Championship match with Essex where both teams scored a total of 370 runs across two innings - with the contest over inside two days

Daily Mirror

On this day in 2012 – Kevin Pietersen omitted from England squad for India tour

The batter had been dropped the previous month for sending “provocative” text messages to South Africa players.

The Independent UK

England’s ageless pace pair key to ending memorable summer in style

South Africa likely revert to their four-man pace attack while Harry Brook makes his England debut in the deciding Test

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England vs South Africa: Memories of 2004 as Ben Stokes’ side look to finish dizzying summer on a high note

As autumn unmistakably draws in, England have a shot at capping an electric summer of Test cricket with a sixth win out of seven — a significant statistic that shows they are on the right path.

Evening Standard

On this day in 2012: Andrew Strauss steps down as England captain

Strauss was replaced as skipper by Alastair Cook.

The Independent UK

Alastair Cook names ideal Zak Crawley replacement as England opener's struggles continue

England opener Zak Crawley is under pressure after a lean summer and Sir Alastair Cook believes Harry Brook should replace him at the top of the order

Daily Mirror

Alastair Cook hits out at England's "zero sense" preparation before South Africa defeat

England slumped to an innings defeat against South Africa at Lord's and Sir Alastair Cook believes their performance was affected by a lack of first-class cricket in the lead-up to the series

Daily Mirror

Relaxed England setup won’t suit all, but it’s perfect for Jonny Bairstow

Yorkshireman has been marginalised in the past, but England are playing to his strengths now and reaping the rewards

The Guardian - UK

Meet England's leg-spinner in-waiting who got Stokes and Cook out aged 11 in the nets

Teenage leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has enjoyed a remarkable rise and looks to be on the verge of an England debut, having first bowled to the likes of Ben Stokes and Alastair Cook in the nets when he was just 11

Daily Mirror

Will Jacks smashes 150 to lead Surrey fightback against Essex

Surrey were 159 runs adrift of Essex after staggering to 112 for seven.

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County cricket: Keaton Jennings hits triple century for Lancashire

Ed Pollock’s century guides Worcestershire to win over Middlesex as Essex wrap up win over Gloucestershire

The Independent UK

Rory Burns excels as Surrey frustrate Yorkshire in run-fest at Scarborough

The opener was closing in on a century.

The Independent UK

Simon Harmer helps Essex into strong position against Gloucestershire

Tom Alsop hit a century as Sussex finished day one on 407 for four against Leicestershire.

The Guardian - UK

Morgan’s greatest legacy may be how Stokes is reshaping Test team in his image

England’s new Test captain admits he is replicating the environment Morgan created in the limited-overs game

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England vs India: Crunching the numbers on England’s record run-chasers

The Test team completed the largest fourth-innings run chase in their history against India

The Guardian - UK

Eoin Morgan signs off as simply the best of England’s one-day captains

He was a man with a plan who made his team the best ODI side in the world – and created a new, exciting culture

The Hindu

Root carves his niche in the pantheon after an immortal 18 months

The Englishman’s purple patch since January 2021 has lifted his standing among Test cricket’s batting greats. He is now more than 2,000 runs clear of the other members of the Fab Four and on par with Tendulkar’s tally at the same age

Daily Mirror

Nasser Hussain names "exceptional" Joe Root as England's best ever batter

Nasser Hussain has delivered his verdict on the five best England batters that he has ever seen, with Joe Root ranked number one

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow's brutal ton like "Brian Lara's Cricket on cheat mode" says Alastair Cook

England wrapped up a series victory over New Zealand with a breathtaking five wicket win at Trent Bridge, largely thanks to Jonny Bairstow's hundred

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Joe Root and Ollie Pope centuries drag England back into Test

Joe Root and Ollie Pope both scored excellent hundreds for England as they ended day three of the second Test against New Zealand on 475-3

Daily Mirror

Alastair Cook delivers verdict on Zak Crawley's England struggles after latest failure

Sir Alastair Cook has given his thoughts on Zak Crawley's struggles after the England opener was out for another single-figure score against New Zealand

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