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Mark Wood recalled to play first Test since March against Pakistan

Ollie Pope retains the wicketkeeper gloves ahead of specialist Ben Foakes

The Independent UK

Will Jacks has "really big" England future as "stark" Jack Leach difference highlighted

All-rounder Will Jacks was handed a late Test debut after Ben Foakes was laid low with an illness and he has impressed for England, picking up three important wickets against Pakistan

Daily Mirror

5 talking points as Pakistan fight back after England break records on lifeless pitch

The first Test between England and Pakistan in Rawalpindi has seen the batters make excellent use of a flat pitch, with Ben Stokes' side racking up 657 before the hosts made 181-0 in response

Daily Mirror

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England shake off virus to lead 174-0 at lunch on first day against Pakistan

The drama of the day started before a ball was even bowled, as at 7:30am local time it was confirmed that the game would go ahead as planned after a virus that had swept through the England camp had threatened to postpone the start of proceedings for 24 hours.

Evening Standard

Will Jacks given surprise debut for England’s first Test in Pakistan since 2005

England are playing a first Test match between the nations in the country for 17 years

The Independent UK

Pakistan v England: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Another devastating day of Bazball sees Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum’s Testvangelists break all manner of records as four different batsmen score centuries

The Guardian - UK

Alex Lees snubbed for England central contract but Jofra Archer handed deal despite injury woes

England Test opener Alex Lees has been overlooked for a central contract in the latest round of deals.

Evening Standard

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Injury-hit Jofra Archer retains England central contract as Alex Lees misses out

Ben Foakes and Liam Livingstone have both been handed central contracts.

The Independent UK

Jofra Archer one of 18 England stars to land central contract despite long injury exile

England have announced their men's contracts for the upcoming year, with Jofra Archer retaining his central contract and Jason Roy dropping to an increment deal

Daily Mirror

Jason Roy 'set to lose England central contract' after T20 World Cup axing

England are set to announce their men's contracts for the upcoming year and Jason Roy is reportedly set to miss out on a central contract

Daily Mirror

Ollie Pope and Ben Foakes arrive in time for Surrey’s County Championship title run-in

Surrey will be bolstered by the returns of Ollie Pope and Ben Foakes for their final push to win the County Championship title for the 21st time.

Evening Standard

England summer Test ratings: Bairstow purple patch and Anderson’s age-defying excellence crucial in success

England made short work of South Africa during Monday’s final day of action to round off what has been a fantastic summer of Test cricket.

Evening Standard

5 talking points with England just 33 runs away from stunning series win vs South Africa

England are closing in on a 2-1 series victory over South Africa, with just 33 runs needed to wrap up an excellent victory in the third and final Test at the Oval

Daily Mirror

Ollie Robinson inspires England as South Africa crumble at start of third Test

South Africa manage just 69 for six at the Oval after tribues were paid to the Queen before play began

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The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson leads England charge as third Test begins after tributes to Queen

South Africa were reduced to 69 for six as play finally began following rain and the monarch’s death on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Ollie Robinson sensational for England as South Africa’s top order demolished at The Oval

A sensational spell of new-ball bowling from England’s Ollie Robinson saw South Africa’s fragile top-order blown away as the series-deciding third Test finally got underway at The Oval on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Lion bite, puck to the head and cut by a fish tank: The strangest sporting injuries

England cricketer Jonny Bairstow has become the latest sportsperson to suffer a surprising health setback

The Guardian - UK

England’s ‘benchmark’ win was built on pragmatism and flexibility

Hosts’ dominance in second Test dispelled notions of a hell-raising approach under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

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Evening Standard

Ollie Robinson reveals ‘mindset change’ inspired fitness overhaul ahead of England recall

Positives abound for England in the wake of their series-levelling win against South Africa at Old Trafford: a baby step for the struggling Zak Crawley; a second Test ton for Ben Foakes; and Ben Stokes’ first outstanding all-round performance as captain.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes believes England made ‘real progress’ in thumping second Test win over South Africa

Ben Stokes hailed England’s performance in their series-levelling innings win over South Africa at Old Trafford as their best under his captaincy, and a new “benchmark” that showed their evolution as a team.

The Independent UK

England’s second Test win over South Africa is the benchmark, says Ben Stokes

England recovered from losing the first Test to win inside three days at Old Trafford

Evening Standard

England steamroll South Africa to set up perfectly poised final Test after sides exchange innings victories

An innings victory inside three days for South Africa at Lords; an innings victory inside three days for England at Old Trafford; a series beautifully poised as it heads for a decider at the Kia Oval.

Daily Mirror

England thrash South Africa as captain Ben Stokes stars in stunning innings win

England have beaten South Africa by an innings and 85 runs after brilliant contributions from Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson and Stuart Broad

The Independent UK

Rob Key gives backing to England openers Zak Crawley and Alex Lees

England’s director of men’s cricket pledged patience with the pair despite some indifferent scores.

The Guardian - UK

England thrash South Africa in second Test to level series – as it happened

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