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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

Daily Mirror

‘A chance I thought would never come again’: Hales sets sights on World Cup

England opener says he had a ‘blunt’ chat with Rob Key before his recall and his relationship with Ben Stokes is ‘fine’

The Guardian - UK

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

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Alex Hales lifts lid on 'arguing' initial England T20 World Cup omission ahead of recall

Alex Hales spoke with both Rob Key and Jos Buttler about his initial omission from England's T20 World Cup squad, before an injury to Jonny Bairstow saw him recalled as a replacement

Daily Mirror

Repentant Alex Hales determined to grab ‘chance to right the wrongs’

The opener has insisted he has grown into a better player and person after rejoining the England fold following a three-year exile

The Guardian - UK

Alec Stewart the frontrunner for England national selector role

Alec Stewart has emerged as favourite to become England’s new national selector.

Evening Standard

‘I don’t do a lot’: Brendon McCullum plays down role in England resurgence

Brendon McCullum has said England’s summer – six wins out of seven Tests –was a ‘resounding success’

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England ahead of schedule as rapid rebuild prepares for toughest test yet in Pakistan

Rob Key took over as England’s managing director of men’s cricket on Easter Sunday. By then, he knew that Ben Stokes would be his captain and that he wanted Brendon McCullum as his Test coach.

Evening Standard

Ben Stokes makes himself the point of difference against South Africa

All-rounder seems to play close to his pain threshold but late wickets of Jansen and Rabada turn Test England’s way

The Guardian - UK

Pragmatism prevails as Alex Hales gets his second England chance at last

England and Hales have moved on from the circumstances that led to his 2019 exclusion and the opener is an obvious World T20 choice

The Guardian - UK

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

Alex Hales back in England squad for T20 World Cup as Jonny Bairstow replacement

The 33-year-old Nottinghamshire batter has not played for his country since 2019

The Independent UK

England end Alex Hales exile as opener replaces Jonny Bairstow in T20 World Cup and Pakistan tour squads

Alex Hales’s international exile is over, after he was called up as an injury replacement to England’s squads for the upcoming tour of Pakistan and T20 World Cup in Australia.

Evening Standard

Alex Hales to end England exile as he replaces Jonny Bairstow in T20 World Cup squad

Alex Hales tested positive for recreational drugs three years ago but is now due to replace injured star Jonny Bairstow after 'serving his time for misdemeanours'

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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

Daily Mirror

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

Alex Hales "argued" England T20 World Cup omission after Jason Roy axed amid poor form

After taking the decision to drop Jason Roy for the T20 World Cup, England discussed a potential recall for Alex Hales after three years away from international cricket

Evening Standard

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.

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The Independent UK

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

Out-of-form Jason Roy left out of England’s T20 World Cup squad

Opener has paid the price for a poor run.

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

The Guardian - UK

Rob Key: wrapped up in cricket’s cosy world but still England’s figure of hope

He may play golf with Zak Crawley’s dad but the fascinating man at the helm of the English game has no personal agenda

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.

Daily Mirror

Rob Key responds to Geoffrey Boycott's criticism of Dave Brailsford's role in ECB review

After Geoffrey Boycott questioned the involvement of figures from outside cricket in the ECB's high performance review, Rob Key has offered an explanation

Daily Mirror

Freddie Flintoff says 'Bazball' is "one of the worst things I have ever heard"

England's new positive and aggressive brand of Test cricket has been branded 'Bazball' but legendary all-rounder Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff does not like the term

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