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England face three Test selection problems in defining year for Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum

Ben Stokes nurses another injury heading into 2025, while Jacob Bethell’s dazzling displays in New Zealand and the drop in form for Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir leave questions ahead of Tests against India and the Ashes

The Independent UK

No ‘holding back’ vows Ben Stokes despite injury problems

The England captain will have a scan on his hamstring after the 423-run defeat to New Zealand in the third Test.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes suffers fresh injury blow as England limp towards heavy defeat against New Zealand

England lose two early wickets in improbable chase of 658

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Ben Stokes hit by fresh injury blow as England toil in third Test

The England captain limped off after clutching his hamstring as New Zealand set the tourists 658 to win and claimed two early wickets.

The Independent UK

Collingwood says ‘special’ spell blew England away but Crawley ready to fire

England’s assistant coach, Paul Collingwood, admitted Will O’Rourke was too good on day two of the third Test but said struggling Zak Crawley will be back

The Guardian - UK

Stokes hails Bethell after England’s ‘phenomenal’ victory in New Zealand

Ben Stokes was blown away by England’s victory over New Zealand in the second Test, saying Jacob Bethell ‘proved why we rate him so highly’

The Guardian - 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.

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England’s extreme selection adds to changing tides of Test cricket

Ben Stokes’s side bid to end an inconsistent 2024 on a high against the Black Caps, who remain in the hunt for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s next year

The Independent UK

McCullum needs England at the races alongside thoroughbred Stokes in New Zealand

England’s lead-up to the series has been a cause for concern but head coach has urged Pope and co to let Pakistan hurt wash over them

The Guardian - UK

Jordan Cox ruled out of Test series ahead of England debut

Ollie Pope is likely to take over the wicketkeeping role in the first Test against New Zealand after Cox broke his thumb in the nets.

The Independent UK

Stokes and McCullum need strong start to year that could define Bazball

Three-Test series against familiar foes New Zealand, where they haven’t won 16 years, is taster for even bigger challenges ahead for England

The Guardian - UK

A decade after Phillip Hughes’ death: how much has cricket changed?

Safety in the game has evolved but the cricketing prodigy comes to mind whenever someone’s helmet takes a blow

The Guardian - UK

‘All the attributes are there’ – Jacob Bethell backed to thrive at Test level

The 21-year-old has selected as batting cover for three Tests in New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler wants Ben Stokes and Joe Root back in England’s white-ball plans

The experienced pair have not played the shorter formats for England since the 2023 World Cup debacle in India.

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England in-tray: What will Brendon McCullum need to sort in new white-ball role?

Test head coach McCullum will also take charge of the men’s white-ball teams in the new year.

The Independent UK

Taking off the gloves helping Jos Buttler to appreciate England’s success

The white-ball captain handed over the wicketkeeping duties as England won their T20 series in the West Indies.

The Guardian - UK

England toast T20 series win over West Indies after washout

Just five overs were bowled in the fifth T20 international in St Lucia, the abandonment confirming England’s 3-1 series win over West Indies

The Independent UK

Rain forces abandonment of England’s final match of white-ball tour of Caribbean

Just five overs were possible in the fifth T20 international in St Lucia on Sunday.

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The Independent UK

England white-ball coaches to stand down from roles when Caribbean tour finishes

Brendon McCullum is soon to take over as limited-overs head coach.

The Independent UK

Marcus Trescothick eyes permanent England role after head coach audition

ECB managing director Rob Key would like to eventually find an English successor to Brendon McCullum.

The Independent UK

West Indies v England prediction: Buttler and Mahmood to star with bat and ball

Follow our free cricket betting tips as England face the West Indies in the third T20 on Thursday

The Independent UK

James Anderson predicts Jofra Archer to have ‘huge’ impact for England in Ashes

Archer has not featured for England in Test cricket since 2021 but is targeting a return ahead of next year’s tour of Australia

The Guardian - UK

Jos Buttler returns for England ‘excited’ by McCullum’s white-ball takeover

Jos Buttler said he feared he could be sacked as England captain after their T20 World Cup exit, but hopes that Brendon McCullum’s appointment can reignite his career

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler determined to lead ‘next era’ for England alongside Brendon McCullum

Managing director of cricket Rob Key opted to persevere with Buttler.

The Independent UK

James Anderson opens up on enforced retirement: ‘It was like Goodfellas’

Anderson’s record-breaking Test career was brought to an end this year by England’s brainstrust of Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum and Rob Key

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