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Ollie Robinson slams brilliant ton as Sussex launch extraordinary fightback against Surrey

From 92-7, No 10 Robinson and No 9 Jack Carson each hit tons to put Sussex in charge at the Oval

The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan on England’s Test troubles: ‘I have no idea why that Ben Stokes interview was released’

Interview: The former England captain wants to see major changes inside Brendon McCullum’s camp when they take on New Zealand in the first Test series of the summer

The Independent UK

Foakes to the rescue for Surrey as County Championship makes its earliest start

Wicketkeeper hits ton against Warwickshire and impresses alongside Tom Lawes on season’s opening day

The Guardian - UK

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Jamie Smith dazzles in the face of danger to prove sky-high potential — but England still left staring down the barrel

Smith made the highest Test score by an England wicketkeeper-batter - but even his unbeaten 184 couldn’t haul his side out of real strife

The Independent UK

Alex Lees’ half-century helps Durham close in on Nottinghamshire total

Lees scored 82 as the hosts reached 320 for four at stumps on day two.

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith: ‘To win an away Ashes would be every England cricketer’s dream’

England’s wicketkeeper-batter on the innings that changed his career, the influence of Kevin Pietersen and a huge year of Test cricket ahead

The Guardian - UK

Josh Tongue laps up moment to impress England as Nottinghamshire beat Durham

The England attack has been depleted by injuries to Mark Wood, Olly Stone and Brydon Carse.

The Independent UK

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Five England hopefuls who impressed in opening round of County Championship

The opening round of the season saw plenty of possible international contenders further their case

The Independent UK

County cricket day four: Middlesex v Lancs, and Essex v Surrey end in draws – as it happened

Join Tanya Aldred for updates as the first round of the County Championship comes to a close

The Guardian - UK

Ben Foakes: ‘I never felt like a go-to guy for England’

Surrey wicketkeeper tells Taha Hashim about the mental toll of his stop-start Test career, the freedom of moving on and T20 ambitions

The Guardian - UK

Neil Wagner: ‘That Test, just one run in it, will stay with me for ever’

Neil Wagner tells Ali Martin about his feelings before and after he took England’s final wicket in 2023

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler sign two-year England contracts as Jamie Smith and Shoaib Bashir get first deals

White-ball batters Will Jacks and Phil Salt have also secured central contracts for the first time

Evening Standard

Captains Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler sign two-year England contracts

Test skipper Stokes last year turned down a three-year deal and signed for only 12 months but is now committed beyond next winter’s Ashes

The Independent UK

Smith’s firefighting knock shows why England sought an upgrade on Foakes

Wicketkeeper’s superb marshalling of the tail was a demonstration of the class and composure that marks him out as a player of real promise

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Evening Standard

Jamie Smith exclusive interview: Becoming a dad will be a special end to my fantastic year

England's star of the summer on his breakthrough year, the tour of Pakistan and a new arrival that will change everything

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith inspired by ‘fantastic’ England head coach Brendon McCullum

McCullum fast-tracked Smith into the Test side this summer and did the same for this month’s ODI series against Australia.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes on song and new faces shine – 5 things we learned from Windies series

The England captain looks back to his best after knee surgery.

Evening Standard

Fast-starter Jamie Smith won't remain under radar for long as England's big plans unfold

Wicketkeeper to make second Test appearance against West Indies in Nottingham

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The Independent UK

Have England found Bazball’s missing piece in Jamie Smith

Wicketkeeper Smith has been chosen for England because of his batting prowess, but he was also tidy with the gloves on debut

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy Anderson lets new England teammates shine in fitting farewell

When Anderson went out to bat for the last time in Test cricket, it was alongside his 109th England teammate, Jamie Smith

Evening Standard

Jamie Smith enjoys dream debut as England dominate West Indies

Revamp Test side outclass hurry into match-winning position

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith makes his mark on debut as England dominate sorry West Indies

West Indies crumbled to 79 for six to make an innings defeat on Friday a virtual certainty.

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith shines as England secure big first-innings lead against West Indies

Smith hit eight fours and two big sixes in an innings that showed the kind of dynamism the selectors want at number seven.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes already has an eye on the Ashes as England step into a new era

Out with the old and in with the new as Test cricket returns

Evening Standard

England vs West Indies: Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson to make Test debuts at Lord's

James Anderson’s final game for England features two new faces

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