Former England spinner Graeme Swann has come out strongly in support of England Test captain Ben Stokes following the controversy that has rocked the national side during the ongoing Test series against New Zealand. Swann believes Stokes has been unfairly criticised and insists the real issue lies with England’s controversial midnight curfew policy rather than […]

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has come out strongly in support of Ben Stokes amid growing speculation over the England skipper’s future following his recent off-field controversy. Vaughan believes removing Stokes as England’s Test captain would be a major mistake, arguing that the all-rounder has earned enough goodwill through his leadership and performances to deserve […]

England Test captain Ben Stokes has once again found himself in the headlines, but this time for reasons unrelated to his performances on the cricket field. The star all-rounder is reportedly under investigation following an alleged nightclub incident involving teammate Gus Atkinson after England’s victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s. According […]

England captain Ben Stokes and fast-bowling all-rounder Gus Atkinson are facing an investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) following an alleged breach of team protocols after England’s victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord’s. The incident reportedly took place in the early hours of Monday after England secured a 115-run […]

Michael Vaughan has strongly criticised the ECB’s handling of Jofra Archer and the growing influence of franchise cricket over international commitments, raising fresh concerns ahead of England’s home Test series against the New Zealand national cricket team. Speaking on Cricbuzz, Vaughan questioned the agreement between the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Board of […]

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has revealed that his fallout with the England and Wales Cricket Board over the Indian Premier League played a major role in bringing his international career to an early end. Speaking on a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, Pietersen reflected on the personal cost of backing franchise cricket at a time […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Rajeev Shukla clarified that the board is “least concerned” about the decision by Sunrisers Hyderabad’s sister franchise, Sunrisers Leeds, to sign Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred player auction. Abrar, a 27-year-old leg-spinner, has already built a solid international record with appearances across formats for Pakistan. […]

England’s white-ball campaign may have ended in heartbreak, but head coach Brendon McCullum appears set to keep his job despite the team’s narrow seven-run loss to India in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. According to reports, England men’s cricket director Rob Key is also expected to remain in his role, with […]

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has responded to growing speculation that Indian-linked franchises in The Hundred may avoid selecting Pakistani players. The debate gained momentum after reports suggested that teams connected to Indian Premier League ownership groups could unofficially sideline cricketers from Pakistan during the recruitment process. According to a Cricbuzz report, The […]

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 […]