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Jofra Archer ‘distraught’ after being ruled out of Ashes summer, says Rob Key

The 28-year-old had high hopes of returning to face Australia, having not played Test cricket since February 2021.

The Independent UK

England paceman Archer out of Ashes with elbow injury

London (AFP) - Fast bowler Jofra Archer was Tuesday ruled out of the Ashes with a stress fracture to his right elbow as England announced their Test squad to face Ireland next month.

AFP

Injured paceman Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes in blow for England

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Ashes and "the rest of the summer" in a massive blow for the hosts.

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Jofra Archer to miss Ashes summer with fresh stress fracture in his elbow

Archer has not played Test cricket for more than two years but had hoped to make his return against Australia.

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow returns to England Test team as wicket-keeper but Jofra Archer OUT of Ashes

Ollie Pope is named vice-captain but Jofra Archer will take no part in the Ashes after being ruled out for the rest of the summer with a stress fracture of his right elbow

Daily Mirror

Jofra Archer tipped to shine for England in Ashes if he makes "smart" decision

Fellow fast bowler Saqib Mahmood reckons high demands on Jofra Archer's talents will need to be managed carefully if he is to have another huge year like he did in 2019

Daily Mirror

England chief offers new 'Bazball' definition as Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum hailed

England have won ten out of 12 Tests under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum while playing a style of cricket that has become known as 'Bazball' and Managing Director Rob Key has given his thoughts on the pair's success, having been the man who appointed them in the first place

Daily Mirror

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England players could sign multi-year central contracts after ECB gives go-ahead

The move is to secure the services of England’s best players amid the threat of franchise cricket.

The Independent UK

ECB’s Richard Gould calls banter ‘a swear word’ after Yorkshire scandal

Richard Gould confirmed a separate review into dressing room culture has been completed and a proposed cut to the County Championship is ‘dead in the water’

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes urged to snub £1.6m IPL payday and focus on Ashes amid knee injury concerns

England captain Ben Stokes is dealing with a chronic injury problem in his left knee and the likes of Steve Harmison and Michael Vaughan have urged him to withdraw from the IPL and focus solely on the Ashes

Daily Mirror

England chief Rob Key's comments ring true after nail-biting New Zealand Test defeat

England lost by the barest of margins in their second and final Test match against New Zealand earlier today, which ended their six-game winning streak in the longest format

Daily Mirror

Nasser Hussain makes Ashes prediction ahead of "mouthwatering" England vs Australia clash

England are hoping to regain the Ashes from Australia for the first time since 2015 this summer and former skipper Nasser Hussain has given his thoughts on the upcoming series

Daily Mirror

Alex Lees reflects on "disappointing" England axing as he eyes second chance with Lions

Alex Lees has discusses getting dropped by England and the opener says he is hopeful of earning a recall, having been named in the Lions squad which is set to face Sri Lanka A

Daily Mirror

Ben Stokes’ success shows other sports captaincy risks can be worth taking

Mavericks don’t often get the big jobs – Ben Stokes has shown everyone the value of doing things differently

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Daily Mirror

Extraordinary England stats that show impact Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have made

Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have completely transformed England's Test team this year off the back of a record-breakingly bad 2021, removing the fear of failure and encouraging a more positive and aggressive approach

ABC News

England's rise from the Ashes under Ben Stokes continues apace after historic Pakistan series victory

Suggesting "Bazball" will save Test cricket is too bold a claim, but the way England are playing is shifting the narrative, and it bodes well for next year's Ashes — from an entertainment viewpoint at least.

AFP

England cap revival year with Pakistan whitewash

London (AFP) - The completion of England's 3-0 series success over Pakistan on Tuesday was the latest chapter in a remarkable revival, all the more extraordinary for the woeful run of red-ball results that preceded the 'Bazball' era.

The Independent UK

From Ashes agony to Bazball – English cricket’s whirlwind year

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have proved an inspired partnership

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The Guardian - UK

Stokes and McCullum have lifted the pressure from the England Test side

The idea that defeat would be acceptable as long as we gave it a go never got anywhere near any team I played in

Evening Standard

Start of Pakistan Test match in doubt after England suffer virus outbreak

The start of England’s Test series against Pakistan is in doubt with over half of the playing squad impacted by illness.

Evening Standard

Luke Wright: Former England and Sussex all-rounder named new national selector

Former England all-rounder Luke Wright has been named as the new selector for the men's national side.

The Independent UK

Luke Wright named new selector for England’s men’s team

The 37-year-old was part of England’s T20 World Cup winning team in 2010

Daily Mirror

Ex-England white-ball star 'set to be named' national selector after Alec Stewart snub

England are set to appoint a new national selector, with ECB chief Rob Key restoring a role that was scrapped by his predecessor Ashley Giles

Daily Mirror

First England vs Pakistan Test could be moved due to unrest after Imran Khan shooting

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was shot in the leg in an assassination attempt earlier this month, with political unrest in the region growing

Daily Mirror

England chief admits "nothing is forever" amid calls for Ben Stokes to unretire from ODIs

England chief Rob Key has weighed in after white-ball coach Matthew Mott urged Ben Stokes to reverse his ODI retirement ahead of the 2023 50-over World Cup

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