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 […]

England all-rounder Sam Curran has missed out on selection for the first two Tests of the upcoming three-match series against Pakistan, but the 27-year-old remains firmly in contention for a return later in the series. England selector Marcus North confirmed that Curran’s omission was purely fitness-related, with the left-arm seam-bowling all-rounder currently managing a few minor […]