Former England pacer Stuart Broad has delivered a blunt assessment of Pakistan ahead of their three-match Test series against England, claiming the visitors are a “poor side” and predicting a comfortable 3-0 series victory for the hosts. The opening Test began at Headingley on Wednesday, with England captain Joe Root winning the toss and opting to […]

Harry Brook has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s Test batting rankings, moving back to the top on August 19, 2026. The England batter replaced Australia’s Travis Head, whose difficult outing in the Darwin Test saw him slide four places to fourth. Head managed scores of 22 and 17 as Bangladesh produced a […]

England’s newly appointed Test captain Joe Root has said that there will be no curfew during his time as England Test captain, stating that he wants his players to take responsibility for their actions rather than be governed by strict restrictions as well. However, the ECB had introduced new guidelines in July in the aftermath […]

England selector Marcus North has explained the decision to appoint Joe Root as the new Test captain, insisting that Harry Brook remains central to the team’s long-term leadership plans despite missing out on the role. Root was officially named England’s Test skipper on July 31, 2026, making a surprise return to the position more than […]

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 […]

Former England batter Mark Butcher has criticised the ECB’s decision to bring Joe Root back as England’s Test captain, arguing that the move risks taking the side in the wrong direction after the leadership shift that followed Ben Stokes’ rise. Root was officially reappointed on July 31, with the ECB also confirming Stephen Fleming as […]

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Managing Director Rob Key has explained why Joe Root was chosen to return as England’s Test captain instead of Harry Brook, insisting the decision was made with the team’s long-term future in mind. Root was officially reappointed as England’s Test captain on Thursday (July 31), replacing Brendon McCullum’s leadership era […]

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 […]

Former England captain Michael Vaughan issued a big warning for new Test head coach Stephen Fleming just after his appointment as well. Fleming, who won five IPL trophies with Chennai Super Kings and enjoyed a stunning partnership with MS Dhoni at the franchise, was removed from his position after IPL 2026 as well. Just after […]

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 […]