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...

IND vs END, 2nd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal's scintillating double ton headlines terrific first session on Day 2 (Lunch)

Feb 03, 2024

At the time of Lunch, England's score read 32/0 with Ben Duckett (17) and Zak Crawley (15) standing unbeaten at the crease.

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.

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...

Steve Smith stars with ton, England claim early wickets to restrict Australia to 416 (Lunch, Day 2)

Jun 29, 2023

England were 13/0 at lunch with Ben Duckett (7) and Zak Crawley (6) unbeaten at the crease. Australia resumed Day 2 on 339/5...

"England started positively, would be happy with newer ball getting softer...": Broad after balanced first session of play at Lord's

Jul 10, 2025

Nitish sending back the opening duo of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett in his first over after drinks was the highlight of the first...