Glenn Phillips turned heads on the opening day of the second Test at The Oval, not just for his batting but for the way he handled one of the toughest spells of the match. The New Zealand all-rounder even put on a pair of sunglasses to deal with the glare, then stayed unbeaten on 49 […]

England have suffered a late selection change ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, with wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith withdrawing from the squad after the birth of his second child. The 25-year-old had been named in England’s playing XI on Monday, but the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on the […]

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 […]

New Zealand have moved quickly to fill the massive void left by Kane Williamson’s retirement, naming experienced batter Will Young as his replacement for the remaining two Tests of the ongoing series against England. The decision comes just days after Williamson shocked the cricketing world by announcing his immediate retirement from international cricket on June […]

New Zealand opener Devon Conway has temporarily returned home ahead of the birth of his second child, taking advantage of the gap between the first and second Tests against England. Despite undertaking a remarkable 37,000-kilometre round trip, Conway is expected to be available for the second Test at The Oval, beginning on June 17. New […]

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 […]

England captain Ben Stokes has raised concerns about the nature of the pitch used in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s, arguing that excessively bowler-friendly surfaces may not be beneficial for the long-term growth of Test cricket. While England emerged victorious by 115 runs, Stokes believes the match highlighted a broader issue facing […]

The pitch at Lord’s has come under intense scrutiny during the opening Test between England and New Zealand, with former England captain Nasser Hussain describing the surface as “substandard” after a remarkable 33 wickets fell across the first two days of the match. What should have been a celebration of Lord’s hosting its historic 150th […]