England have named their playing XI for the third and final Test against New Zealand, with Ben Stokes back in the side after the ECB wrapped up its investigation into the nightclub incident that led to his omission from the previous match. Gus Atkinson also returns, giving England a timely boost ahead of the series […]

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 […]

England’s bruising week took another hit on Sunday, June 21, as the ICC sanctioned the hosts for a slow over-rate in their second Test defeat to New Zealand at The Oval. Barely hours after being thrashed by 253 runs in the second match of the three-Test home series, England were handed a fresh setback that […]

Virat Kohli is steadily progressing in his recovery from the hamstring injury he sustained while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru during IPL 2026. The injury forced the veteran batter to miss India’s ongoing ODI series against Afghanistan despite initially being included in the squad. As a result, Yashasvi Jaiswal was drafted in as his replacement. […]

England head coach Brendon McCullum said that his initial reaction of anger at Ben Stokes breaching team protocols has given way to “worry and concern” after the nightclub incident that has left his captain’s test future in the balance as well. Stokes and his teammate Gus Atkinson were dropped from the squad last week before […]

England football captain Harry Kane has sent social media into a frenzy after sharing pictures of himself trying his hand at cricket during a light-hearted training session. While the post was intended as a fun crossover between two of England’s most popular sports, its timing has sparked widespread speculation among fans, many of whom believe […]

Ollie Robinson could hardly have scripted a better comeback. After spending more than two years away from international cricket, the England fast bowler produced a sensational spell on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s, reminding everyone why he was once considered one of the most complete seamers in world […]

Ollie Robinson produced a dream return to Test cricket as England seized control of the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s. In a dramatic contest dominated by the bowlers, Robinson’s fiery spell helped reduce New Zealand to 61/6 at stumps after England had earlier been bowled out for just 140. The […]

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 […]

Former New Zealand player Simon Doull slammed veteran England pacer Jofra Archer for missing the opening Test between the sides, starting at Lord’s on Thursday, June 4. Archer, who participated in IPL 2026, remained with his franchise, Rajasthan Royals (RR), through the playoffs as well. Reacting to Archer’s absence from the England opening Test squad, […]