Brendon McCullum
‘I think his time will come in the Test job’ – Brendon McCullum on Harry Brook
England’s white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum has opined on the team’s ODI and T20I captain Harry Brook, stating that his time as the Test captain will come. Until the recent Test series against New Zealand, where McCullum was still England’s red-ball head coach and Ben Stokes was captain, Brook was the vice-captain during the series. […]
By SMCS - Aug 7, 2026
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes Eyes England Head Coach Role, Backs Joe Root’s Captaincy
Former England Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he hopes to return to the national setup as head coach in the future, saying he is already preparing for life after retirement by completing his Level 3 coaching qualification. The New Zealand-born all-rounder, who retired from international cricket on June 28, 2026, believes coaching is […]
By CricShots - Aug 4, 2026
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes Defends England, Says Drinking Culture Exists Across Cricket
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 […]
By CricShots - Aug 4, 2026
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes opens up on fallout rumours with Brendon McCullum after retirement
Former England captain Ben Stokes denied having a fallout with former Head coach Brendon McCullum as the duo’s tenures as Test captain and head coach came to an end after their recent home series against New Zealand. With England going down 1-2 in the three-match series and other external issues making headlines during the series, […]
By SMCS - Aug 4, 2026
Joe Root
Joe Root excited to return as England’s Test captain
Returning to lead England’s Test team for the second time, veteran batter Joe Root said that he feels very excited to embrace the challenges that lie ahead, sharing that he’s better equipped for the role than he was during his previous stint as well. Root, who was appointed as Test captain in 2022 after a […]
By SMCS - Aug 1, 2026
Rob Key and Ben Stokes
“It would be a brilliant story if he does” – Rob Key on Ben Stokes’ Ashes return
England Men’s managing director Rob Key has refused to rule out the return of Ben Stokes in time for next year’s Ashes, saying “anything is possible with Ben”. However, Ben Stokes announced his sudden retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand last month, stating that he was burned out and “didn’t […]
By SMCS - Jul 31, 2026
Stephen Fleming
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining England as Test Coach” – Stephen Fleming
England’s new Test head coach Stephen Fleming said that he is hopeful to build on the foundations laid by previous coach Brendon McCullum and earlier captain Ben Stokes while shaping the team’s next generation. He also described the role as “one of the most prestigious coaching positions in world cricket”, adding that he was “incredibly […]
By SMCS - Jul 31, 2026
Brendon McCullum
“I’ll be around for the Hundred” – Brendon McCullum
England coach Brendon McCullum will remain in England to watch the Hundred, a move he sees as important after his focus was limited to head coach of England’s limited-overs set-ups. However, McCullum was stood down as Test coach recently, after a 2-1 loss to New Zealand that was England’s seventh loss of their last nine […]
By SMCS - Jul 21, 2026
rohit sharma
Rohit Sharma Opens Up On Lord’s Century and Why England Remains His Favourite Challenge
Rohit Sharma delivered a vintage masterclass at Lord’s, producing one of the finest innings of his ODI career in what could potentially be his final international appearance on English soil. Amid growing speculation surrounding his retirement, the former India captain silenced the rumours with a breathtaking 138 off 110 balls against England in the third […]
By CricShots - Jul 20, 2026
Harry Brook
‘Beating No.1 ranked team fantastic achievement,’ says Harry Brook
While Rohit Sharma’s probable retirement dominated the lead-up to the third ODI at Lord’s, it was England, ranked seventh in the ICC ODI rankings, that stole the limelight by beating the top-ranked India and clinching the series. “I thought we fought hard and communicated really well, just as we did throughout the T20Is. To come […]
By SMCS - Jul 20, 2026
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