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Ben Stokes was England’s flawed champion – and he’s irreplaceable

Stokes became a specialist in the impossible and his ability to shock lasted until the very end – with his mid-Test retirement announcement

The Independent UK

A little Sachin in waiting? How cricket dreams are passed down through families

Within days of new parenthood, cricket tragics often find themselves mapping out futures for their offspring in the game. I’m no different

The Guardian - UK

County Championship 2026: team-by-team guide to the new season

Surrey look well placed to reclaim the title after their runner-up finish last season while all eyes are on promotion for Lancashire

The Guardian - UK

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Five things England must do to make it two Ashes Test wins in a row in Sydney

Ben Stokes could take a leaf out of Keira Knightley’s book, Carse and Tongue can hurt Australia again and Crawley must dig in

The Guardian - UK

The Ashes: Harry Brook named England vice-captain as Will Jacks a surprise inclusion in 16-man squad

Veteran Chris Woakes will miss the tournament after injuring his shoulder this summer

Evening Standard

Will Jacks named in England’s Ashes squad with new vice-captain Harry Brook

Jacks has been handed the final spot in a 16-man squad that travels to Australia with hopes of reclaiming the urn for the first time since 2015.

The Independent UK

Nottinghamshire stun Surrey, Glamorgan promoted and more: county cricket, day four – as it happened

Notts are on the verge of their first title since 2010 after a dramatic 20-run win over Surrey at the Oval

The Guardian - UK

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Chris Woakes expected to miss Ashes and faces surgery after shoulder injury

Chris Woakes is expected to be ruled out of the Ashes tour this winter and faces the possibility of surgery following the shoulder injury that has ruled him out of the remainder of the fifth Test

The Guardian - UK

Jack Leach bowls Somerset to victory over Durham inside two days

Off-spinner Archie Vaughan assisted Leach by taking four for 85.

The Independent UK

England call up veteran spinner Liam Dawson to replace Bashir for fourth Test with India

The spinning all-rounder Liam Dawson, who last played Test cricket eight years ago, is in England’s squad for Old Trafford next week

The Guardian - UK

Liam Dawson handed England Test recall after Shoaib Bashir is ruled out

Dawson, 35, made the last of his three Test appearances in 2017.

The Independent UK

England recall spinner Liam Dawson for fourth Test to replace Shoaib Bashir

The Hampshire man has been picked ahead of fellow left-armer Jack Leach, despite the latter being centrally contracted

The Independent UK

Four ways England could replace Shoaib Bashir — and the one they should choose

The off-spinner will miss the remainder of the series against India after taking the final wicket at Lord’s

The Independent UK

Shoaib Bashir ‘still learning’ and shining with England after important support

The spinner has credited Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum for their help in bringing the best out of him.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

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

England vs New Zealand: Jacob Bethell replaces Jamie Smith in Test squad

Uncapped all-rounder has only featured in 20 first-class matches to date

The Guardian - UK

England take chance on batter Jacob Bethell for Test tour of New Zealand

Warwickshire’s Jacob Bethell has been called up for England’s three-match Test tour of New Zealand, while Jamie Smith will not take part

The Independent UK

What do England need to address in the wake of their Pakistan defeat?

England close out the year with a tour of New Zealand.

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The Guardian - UK

England need to reset after Pakistan’s dynamic spin duo offer reality check

Ben Stokes’s side may need to go back to basics after spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan exposed a lack of focus

The Independent UK

Blunted in county cricket, England spin sensation Rehan Ahmed turns deadly in Pakistan

The 20-year-old took four wickets on day two of the third Test in Rawalpindi to help give England a chance of victory over Pakistan

The Times of India

Caught in the spin web! Team India's struggles against spin bowlers

NEW DELHI: It’s a rare sight when the hunter becomes the hunted. India, known for dominating opponents at home, particularly on spin-friendly, dusty tracks, found themselves at the mercy of Mitchell Santner’s spin.

The Independent UK

Rehan Ahmed strikes three times to put England in driving seat in Rawalpindi

The hosts reached the lunch break 80 runs behind on 187 for seven.

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan v England: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Pakistan rallied to take a 77-run lead with Saud Shakeel scoring 134, before England slumped to 24-3 at stumps

Evening Standard

Jamie Smith comes to England's rescue in Test decider against Pakistan

Flamboyant knock of 89 brings tourists back to life

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith comes to England’s rescue in Test decider against Pakistan

Smith’s 89 led England to 267 all out before the hosts slipped to 73 for three.

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