Former England batter Mark Butcher has criticised the ECB’s decision to bring Joe Root back as England’s Test captain, arguing that the move risks taking the side in the wrong direction after the leadership shift that followed Ben Stokes’ rise. Root was officially reappointed on July 31, with the ECB also confirming Stephen Fleming as […]

Kuldeep Yadav continued to make the most of his stint in English domestic cricket as the India spinner starred once again for Yorkshire in the One-Day Cup. The left-arm wrist-spinner dismissed England Test captain Ben Stokes during Yorkshire’s Group B clash against Durham at Clifton Park Ground in York on Friday, finishing with tidy figures […]

Kuldeep Yadav continued his impressive run in England with another impactful performance for Yorkshire in the One-Day Cup, claiming two wickets against Durham on Friday at Clifton Park. The left-arm wrist-spinner has now picked up two wickets in each of his four matches in the competition, underlining his consistency in English conditions. Bowling first in […]

England Men’s managing director Rob Key has refused to rule out the return of Ben Stokes in time for next year’s Ashes, saying “anything is possible with Ben”. However, Ben Stokes announced his sudden retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand last month, stating that he was burned out and “didn’t […]

Ben Stokes may have stepped away from international cricket, but the former England captain is not expected to disappear from the game just yet. According to a report from CODE Sports, several Big Bash League franchises are chasing the star all-rounder for the upcoming BBL 2026 season, with Australian cricket officials increasingly confident that Stokes […]

Ben Stokes reminded the cricketing world why he remains one of the game’s greatest competitors, producing a remarkable unbeaten century on his return to domestic one-day cricket. Battling severe cramps and visible discomfort throughout his innings, the England all-rounder guided Durham to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Derbyshire in their opening match of the 2026 […]

Brendon McCullum has broken his silence following his departure as England’s Test head coach, admitting his disappointment at not delivering series victories against India and Australia while insisting he remains immensely proud of his four-year tenure. The former New Zealand captain will now shift his complete focus to England’s white-ball setup after stepping down from […]

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will not face any action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the governing body completed its review into the release of Ben Stokes’ retirement video, despite early concerns that the footage may have breached anti-corruption protocols. The ICC had asked for clarification after a clip showing Stokes […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly raised concerns with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the timing of a video released during the third Test between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge. According to reports, the ICC believes the ECB breached its standards governing Players’ and Match Officials’ Areas (PMOA) after […]

Former England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan has backed Harry Brook as the leading candidate to succeed Ben Stokes as England’s next Test captain. Following Stokes’ decision to retire from international cricket after the Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand, the debate over England’s next red-ball leader has intensified, and Morgan believes Brook is the standout […]