https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/jamesrew/Recent content in jamesrew on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/warwickshire-star-and-eight-others-emerge-as-strong-contenders-for-england-selection-after-ashes/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/warwickshire-star-and-eight-others-emerge-as-strong-contenders-for-england-selection-after-ashes/The 2026 County Championship kicked off quietly over Easter weekend, but beneath the surface, the stakes couldn’t be higher. After a tumultuous Ashes series that left question marks over England’s lineup and strategy, the domestic season has transformed into a critical stage for players to stake their claim for national selection. Rob Key’s recent admission that England may have overvalued “continuity” highlights how incumbent players can no longer take their places for granted.