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 […]

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 […]

Former England captain Geoffrey Boycott believes Jacob Bethell will face significant pressure in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand after opting to remain with Royal Challengers Bengaluru during IPL 2026 rather than joining England’s preparations earlier. Bethell’s decision became a major talking point throughout the IPL season. The young England batter was part of RCB’s […]

England head coach Brendon McCullum has provided a major fitness update on Jacob Bethell ahead of the first Test against New Zealand, confirming that the young all-rounder is fully fit and available for selection at Lord’s. Bethell recently cut short his stint with IPL 2026 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to return home and undergo assessment with […]

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’s young spinner Shoaib Bashir has opened up about the memorable dismissal of Mohammed Siraj during the tense third Test against India at Lord’s. Although Bashir admitted he couldn’t fully see what happened in the moment, he said the reaction of his teammates and the crowd made it unforgettable. Bashir, who has been ruled out […]

Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes England were lucky to dismiss Mohammed Siraj during the tense final moments of the Lord’s Test in the recently concluded five-match Test series against India. Siraj’s wicket, which brought India’s lower-order resistance to an end, handed England a narrow 22-run win in what turned out to be one of […]

Mohammed Siraj’s fiery performance with the ball throughout the five-Test series between India and England earned heartfelt praise from none other than England’s Test captain, Ben Stokes. Speaking at the post-match presentation after the thrilling final day at The Oval on August 4, Stokes acknowledged Siraj’s relentless spirit and impact across the series. Siraj, who […]