The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially appointed former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of England’s men’s Test team, ushering in a new era for the side ahead of a crucial phase in the World Test cycle. The announcement was made on Thursday, July 30, with Fleming replacing […]

Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant England men’s Test coaching role, confirming that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has not approached him following Brendon McCullum’s departure from the position earlier this month. Langer had emerged as one of the leading names reportedly under consideration for […]

Brendon McCullum has broken his silence following his departure as England’s Test head coach, admitting his disappointment at not delivering series victories against India and Australia while insisting he remains immensely proud of his four-year tenure. The former New Zealand captain will now shift his complete focus to England’s white-ball setup after stepping down from […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes Andy Flower is one of the strongest candidates to succeed Brendon McCullum as England’s Test head coach, but feels the former Zimbabwe captain is unlikely to accept the role because of his growing commitments in franchise cricket around the world. Following reports linking Flower with England’s Test coaching vacancy, […]

England head coach Brendon McCullum has revealed that he tried to convince Ben Stokes to reconsider his decision to retire from international cricket, but the England captain had already made up his mind. Stokes announced his retirement during the fourth day of the decisive Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand, bringing the curtain down on […]

England cricket has entered a new era after Ben Stokes officially announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to one of the most influential careers in the modern game. The England captain will bid farewell after the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, closing a remarkable journey that began with […]

Rob Key, England’s managing director of cricket, is weighing up tougher alcohol restrictions for the men’s team after the latest London nightclub incident involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. The pair have already been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand, and Key has not ruled out further leadership changes as England deals […]

England Test captain Ben Stokes has weighed in on the growing debate over franchise cricket and international commitments, warning that a hardline approach by cricket boards could ultimately drive players away from representing their countries. His comments come amid discussions over Jofra Archer’s absence from England’s first Test against New Zealand following an extended stint […]

Ben Stokes has opened up about what he described as the most challenging phase of his tenure as England’s Test captain, admitting that the past three months tested him both mentally and emotionally. However, despite the recent setbacks, Stokes has made it clear that he remains fully committed to leading England’s red-ball revival alongside the […]

England men’s head coach Brendon McCullum has firmly defended his leadership style amid growing scrutiny following England’s 4–1 Ashes defeat, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) reportedly set to conduct a detailed review of the series. While sections of the English media suggest the ECB may push McCullum to rein in his methods […]