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Alex Hales earns shock England recall for T20 World Cup

Alex Hales has made a dramatic England return having been selected for the T20 World Cup as a replacement for the injured Jonny Bairstow

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope enjoying challenge of dictating England batting from No 3

Surrey batter is still finding his feet at Test level but says his confidence has been lifted by Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope hopeful he has earned England No 3 spot on permanent basis

The Surrey batter is enjoying his new role under new captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum

The Independent UK

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England vs South Africa: No place like home for Ollie Pope to seal his spot at No3

Ollie Pope and the Kia Oval has, in recent years, been one of English cricket’s great love affairs.

Evening Standard

Jemimah Rodrigues nominated for ICC ‘Player of the Month’ award

The nominations in the women’s category also feature the gold medal-winning Australian duo of Beth Mooney and Tahlia McGrath

The Hindu

Jonny Bairstow refutes "ridiculous" Ben Stokes rumour after 'freak golf injury'

England star Jonny Bairstow will miss the final Test against South Africa and the upcoming T20 World Cup after suffering a "lower limb injury in a freak accident whilst playing golf"

Daily Mirror

Jemimah Rodrigues nominated for ICC 'Player of the Month' award

DUBAI: Star Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues was on Monday nominated for the ICC 'Player of the Month' award for her impressive performance at the Commonwealth Games in August.

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The Hundred blares out hits and misses for its difficult second album

TV viewing figures are down, but attendances held up despite men’s competition enduring a sluggish sophomore year

The Guardian - UK

Jason Roy "gutted" after England opt against "taking a gamble on him finding form"

Jason Roy has been dropped from England's T20 World Cup squad, but Rob Key has insisted that the door is not closed for him to return to the international fold

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow to replace Jason Roy as England opener at T20 World Cup with Alex Hales recall considered

Jonny Bairstow will take Jason Roy’s position at the top of England’s order at the T20 World Cup, but managing director Rob Key has revealed that Alex Hales, an outcast since 2019, was considered for the job.

Evening Standard

England aiming to get best from Ben Stokes after dropping Jason Roy from T20 squad

Opener Roy has missed out on selection for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup after a prolonged run of poor form

The Independent UK

Jason Roy DROPPED by England for T20 World Cup but fast bowling injury crisis eases

England confirmed the axing of Jason Roy for the upcoming tour of Pakistan and T20 World Cup, but have seen their fast bowling injury crisis eased by the returns of Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Olly Stone.

Evening Standard

England axe Jason Roy from T20 World Cup squad as Mark Wood returns from injury

Jason Roy has been dropped by England for the T20 World Cup after a woeful run of form, while Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are both set to make their return after recovering from injury

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow out of T20 World Cup and third Test after golfing accident

England’s plans for the final Test against South Africa and for the Twenty20 World Cup were thrown into disarray on Friday after Jonny Bairstow picked up an injury that will rule him out of both

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Daily Mirror

Joe Root admits England captaincy made him "a shadow of the person that I want to be"

Joe Root has revealed the last two years of his time as England Test captain "took a toll" on him and that he felt "relieved" after relinquishing the role and passing it onto Ben Stokes

The Independent UK

England name unchanged squad for third Test against South Africa

England thrashed the Proteas by an innings and 85 runs last time out at Old Trafford to level the three-match series at 1-1

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes to lead unchanged England squad in third Test against South Africa

Captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum could stick with the same XI in the series decider at the Kia Oval.

The Guardian - UK

Moeen Ali to lead England T20 side during first visit to Pakistan for 17 years

The vice-captain will take charge in the absence of Jos Buttler while Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow are likely to be rested for the seven-match series

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The Guardian - UK

Ollie Robinson becomes a ‘gym freak’ on his road to England redemption

The pace bowler is stronger, fitter and says there is more to come after his five wickets against South Africa

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

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes hailed as "absolute freak" after starring role in England win - "Frightening"

Veteran seamer James Anderson has joked that Ben Stokes "would be absolutely frightening" if the England captain "had a body that actually functioned properly"

The Independent UK

Ollie Robinson has become a ‘gym freak’ to put England career back on track

The seamer put the finishing touch to the second Test victory over South Africa on his return to the team.

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.

The Guardian - UK

Rich pickings from the sports pages for English lessons

Brief letters: Cricket writing | Tubeless toilet rolls | Soldier beetles | Coastal grandmothers | Counting the decades

Evening Standard

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

England captain Ben Stokes praised his side for producing a “benchmark” performance that swept South Africa aside inside three days at Emirates Old Trafford. Stokes started his reign with four adrenaline-fuelled run chases against New Zealand and India before crashing back to earth with a thumping defeat by the Proteas…

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