ENGLAND-CRICKET
'Incredible' Ashes record secured Stuart Broad's Edgbaston place – Ben Stokes
England captain Ben Stokes pointed to Stuart Broad's "incredible" record against Australia as the chief reason the veteran seamer got the nod over Mark Wood for the first Ashes Test.
England prefer Stuart Broad over Mark Wood for opening Ashes Test
England have favoured Stuart Broad's experience over Mark Wood's raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston, naming their playing XI two days early in a show of confidence.
Josh Tongue claims five on Test debut as England beat Ireland by 10 wickets
Debutant Josh Tongue claimed five wickets to help England beat Ireland inside three days at Lord's, but only after a record 163-run partnership between tailenders Mark Adair and Andy McBrine.
Ollie Pope hits maiden Test double-ton as England eye early victory over Ireland
England are on the verge of a first victory of the home summer after record-breaking innings by Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett almost saw Ireland defeated inside two days at Lord's.
Ben Stokes does not fear for future of Test cricket amid Ashes excitement
England captain Ben Stokes can feel the excitement building ahead of the Ashes and is in no doubt over the long-term future of Test cricket.
England will not alter aggressive approach during Ashes, says Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum is excited about the "magic" that could occur in the Ashes and has promised England will not move away from their aggressive approach at the first sign of danger.
