Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has taken a sharp swipe at the Bazball era under head coach Brendon McCullum after England’s heavy 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval. The loss has intensified scrutiny on England’s Test approach, which continues to attract praise for its intent but criticism for its […]

Ben Stokes is set to return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand after the ECB completed its investigation into the nightclub incident that kept him out of the second Test. Pace bowler Gus Atkinson has also been recalled, with both players having already served a one-match disciplinary sanction. The pair were omitted […]

Virat Kohli was spotted spending time with England batter Jordan Cox in London, and the meeting immediately caught the attention of cricket fans. The timing was especially interesting, coming just before Cox’s long-awaited Test debut against New Zealand at The Oval. Kohli and Cox had already built a connection earlier this year during Royal Challengers […]

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 […]

England have taken a decisive step ahead of the second Test against New Zealand, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) excluding Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson from the squad following the ongoing investigation into a nightclub incident that occurred after the first Test at Lord’s. The match, scheduled at The Oval, will now […]

England Test captain Ben Stokes is back in the headlines for off-field reasons after reports linked him and teammate Gus Atkinson to a late-night nightclub incident following England’s first Test win over New Zealand at Lord’s. The ECB has launched an investigation into an alleged breach of team protocols, and the pair could face disciplinary […]

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 […]

English cricket has once again found itself in the spotlight for off-field reasons, with England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson currently under investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for an alleged breach of team protocols. The controversy emerged shortly after England’s impressive victory over New Zealand in the opening […]

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 […]

Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott believes Jacob Bethell will face significant pressure in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand after opting to remain with Royal Challengers Bengaluru during IPL 2026 rather than joining England’s preparations earlier. Bethell’s decision became a major talking point throughout the IPL season. The young England batter was part of RCB’s […]