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, […]

The England men’s cricket team are all set to play the upcoming home series against New Zealand on the back of a 4-1 loss at the hands of Australia in their last ICC World Test Championship outing. After 10 matches in the ongoing 2025/27 cycle, England are placed seventh in the Standings with a PCT […]

England have received a timely boost ahead of the start of their home Test summer, with rising batting star Jacob Bethell expected to recover in time for the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord’s, beginning on June 4. The 22-year-old left-hander recently returned to England from the IPL 2026 season after sustaining an injury to […]

England Test captain Ben Stokes has supported his partnership with head coach Brendon McCullum, saying that they remain closely aligned despite minor differences that came into focus during the 4-1 Ashes drubbing in Australia as well. He also stated that while he may have to work with McCullum in a “slightly different way”, the main […]

Veteran England batter Ben Duckett is eager to show how important playing for England is to him after having a woeful Ashes campaign. Meanwhile, England have said that they are ready to adapt under coach Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge despite having a poor 4-1 series defeat in Australia marred by poor preparation and […]

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’s white-ball campaign may have ended in heartbreak, but head coach Brendon McCullum appears set to keep his job despite the team’s narrow seven-run loss to India in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. According to reports, England men’s cricket director Rob Key is also expected to remain in his role, with […]

England captain Harry Brook said that England do not need a “perfect game” to go all the way in the T20 World Cup semifinals. And, Brook also said that he does not believe a perfect game is needed as well. “No, I don’t believe that we need a perfect game to win the competition, to […]