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 […]

Ben Stokes has admitted that his decision to step away from international cricket was far from easy, revealing that he spent much of the week trying to talk himself out of it before accepting that the moment had arrived. The England all-rounder announced his retirement on Sunday, the fourth day of the third Test against […]

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 […]

Nasser Hussain has drawn high praise for Ben Stokes, comparing the current England Test captain to the revered Mike Brearley, widely regarded as one of the finest cricketing leaders. Ahead of the much-anticipated Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, where England hosts India for a five-Test battle starting June 20 at Headingley, Hussain lauded Stokes for getting the “balance […]