England expect Jacob Bethell to be fit for the first Test against New Zealand despite the injury that curtailed his time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Indian Premier League.

England expect Jacob Bethell to be fit for the first Test against New Zealand despite the injury that curtailed his time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Indian Premier League.
England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge will be available for the second and third matches of the T20 series against India following the birth of her first child.

England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge will be available for the second and third matches of the T20 series against India following the birth of her first child.
England have three T20s against India to come before the World Cup starts, with some question marks over their batting line-up for head coach Charlotte Edwards to answer.

England have three T20s against India to come before the World Cup starts, with some question marks over their batting line-up for head coach Charlotte Edwards to answer.
A clinical bowling display led by Dani Gibson helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the third T20 international at Hove which secures a 2-1 series victory.
Jofra Archer is reportedly unfazed by criticism in England over missing the first Test against New Zealand due to IPL commitments with Rajasthan Royals. Assistant coach Trevor Penny said Archer remains relaxed despite comments from former captains Michael Ath…

England batter Jacob Bethell will have an assessment on a finger injury, less than two weeks before the first Test against New Zealand.
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Nat Sciver-Brunt is a huge fitness concern for England before the home T20 World Cup after the captain was ruled out of the series against New Zealand and India with a calf injury.

Nat Sciver-Brunt is a huge fitness concern for England before the home T20 World Cup after the captain was ruled out of the series against New Zealand and India with a calf injury.
Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace says realigning England selection with form in county cricket will highlight developing talent.

Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace says realigning England selection with form in county cricket will highlight developing talent.

England could name their squad for next month's first Test against New Zealand as early as this week. These are the issues to be resolved after the latest round of Championship matches.
Bowler Issy Wong will have a scan on a hamstring issue as England seek clarity before making a decision on her fitness for the T20 World Cup.

Bowler Issy Wong will have a scan on a hamstring issue as England seek clarity before making a decision on her fitness for the T20 World Cup.

During last winter's Ashes, England completely overlooked established first-choice spinner Shoaib Bashir, opting to use part-timer Will Jacks in a move designed to lengthen their batting.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out of their three-match one-day international series against New Zealand with a calf injury.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out of their three-match one-day international series against New Zealand with a calf injury.

With English cricket at a crucial juncture, the kind of cosy appointment that has become commonplace must be avoided. The new national selector must be someone who will challenge the status quo.