The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is considering a major clampdown on player behaviour after fresh concerns emerged over binge drinking and a lack of discipline during England’s disastrous Ashes tour of Australia. According to a report in The Times, the board is weighing up the introduction of a strict curfew for players ahead […]

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has floated a bold suggestion in the wake of England’s disastrous Ashes 2025–26 campaign, recommending the return of Andy Flower as head coach to replace Brendon McCullum. England’s 1–4 series defeat in Australia has triggered intense scrutiny of the team’s leadership, with both McCullum and captain Ben Stokes now under […]

England’s Ashes campaign in Australia was meant to be the ultimate validation of the much-hyped Bazball era. Instead, it ended as one of the most chastening tours in recent memory, with a 4–1 series defeat that brutally exposed shortcomings in preparation, tactics, and leadership. Far from redefining England’s red-ball future, the Ashes unravelled the limitations […]

Brendon McCullum’s future as England men’s head coach could come under severe scrutiny in the coming months, with British media reports suggesting that the former New Zealand captain may be handed a clear ultimatum by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). According to a report by Telegraph Sport, McCullum’s continuation in the role will […]