Ben Duckett-Zak Crawley the next long-term opening pair for England in 'Bazball' era?

Jul 29, 2023

They have become the most successful opening pair for England since the days of Alastair Cook and Andrew Strauss, which disbanded when Strauss retired...

Never-seen-before feat registered during first Ashes Test at Perth as express pace dominates proceedings

Nov 21, 2025

The opening combinations of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett (England) and Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) failed to add runs as it was...

350 runs separate England from victory, India need 10 wickets on final day to clinch 1st Test

Jun 23, 2025

In pursuit of a 371-run target, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett ensured England walked out of day four unscathed to set up the final...

Great three days of cricket, with more old-fashioned style, says Tim Southee after stumps on Day 3 in Lord's Test

Jul 13, 2025

At stumps on Day 3 on Saturday, England are 2/0 with Zak Crawley (2) and Ben Duckett (0*) unbeaten on the crease.

"He's the most important man in this side": Ben Duckett weighs in on Stokes' importance in England squad

Nov 11, 2025

Ahead of the opening fixture of the Ashes, England opening batter Ben Duckett termed captain Ben Stokes "probably the most important man" in the...

Duckett-Crawley slams most 50+ partnerships as opening pair against India in Test

Aug 01, 2025

They achieved this feat in their outing in the fifth and final match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against India on Friday at the Oval.