England selector Marcus North has explained the decision to appoint Joe Root as the new Test captain, insisting that Harry Brook remains central to the team’s long-term leadership plans despite missing out on the role. Root was officially named England’s Test skipper on July 31, 2026, making a surprise return to the position more than […]

Former England captain Ben Stokes has spoken candidly about cricket’s long-standing relationship with alcohol, insisting that the sport’s drinking culture is not unique to England. The all-rounder said it is unfair to single out the English team, arguing that alcohol has remained deeply embedded in cricket across all levels for generations. The debate around drinking […]

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Managing Director Rob Key has explained why Joe Root was chosen to return as England’s Test captain instead of Harry Brook, insisting the decision was made with the team’s long-term future in mind. Root was officially reappointed as England’s Test captain on Thursday (July 31), replacing Brendon McCullum’s leadership era […]

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is reportedly set to become England’s next Test head coach, marking a major change in the team’s red-ball setup. According to a report in The Telegraph, the legendary left-handed batter is expected to replace Brendon McCullum, who was relieved of his duties earlier this month after serving as England’s […]

Rahul Dravid could be set for a return to international coaching, with reports linking the former India head coach to England’s vacant Test job after Brendon McCullum was removed from the red-ball role. According to recent reports, the England and Wales Cricket Board has begun looking for a new Test coach while McCullum continues to […]

England opener Phil Salt admitted he had to “fight a bit harder” than usual after overcoming a slow start to deliver a match-winning knock against India in the third T20I at Trent Bridge. Salt struck a fluent 70 off 44 balls to help England post a competitive total of 201/7, before the hosts demolished India […]

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 […]

England have named their XI for the opening T20I against India in Durham, making two changes from the side that last faced India in the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final. Saqib Mahmood comes in for Jamie Overton, while Luke Wood replaces Jofra Archer, who has been rested alongside Josh Tongue after England’s recent Test work […]

England head coach Brendon McCullum has moved to dismiss speculation of a rift with captain Ben Stokes, insisting their relationship remains as strong as ever despite recent off-field controversy involving the England skipper. Questions over the pair’s relationship emerged after Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson were suspended for the second Test against New Zealand at […]

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 […]