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 […]

Rob Key has backed England Lions coach Andrew Flintoff following “disrespectful” criticism, calling him an “unsung hero” and defending the ECB’s decision to allow him to leave an upcoming tour to South Africa early to coach in the Big Bash as well. Notably, Flintoff returned to professional cricket three years ago after recovering from serious […]

England Men’s managing director Rob Key has refused to rule out the return of Ben Stokes in time for next year’s Ashes, saying “anything is possible with Ben”. However, Ben Stokes announced his sudden retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand last month, stating that he was burned out and “didn’t […]

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has called for sweeping changes in English cricket following Ben Stokes’ retirement, insisting that head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director of men’s cricket Rob Key should step down as part of a “complete clearout.” Vaughan’s comments came after England’s disappointing 2-1 Test series defeat to New Zealand, which marked […]

Rob Key, England’s managing director of cricket, is weighing up tougher alcohol restrictions for the men’s team after the latest London nightclub incident involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. The pair have already been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand, and Key has not ruled out further leadership changes as England deals […]

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 managing director Rob Key has issued a stern warning to the touring squad ahead of the Ashes 2025 in Australia, urging players to stay disciplined and avoid off-field distractions. The five-Test series kicks off on November 21 in Perth, and Ben Stokes’ side is aiming to reclaim the Ashes for the first time since […]

England’s Managing Director of Men’s Cricket, Rob Key, has claimed that India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and veteran England batter Joe Root will re-create James Anderson and Virat Kohli’s rivalry in the upcoming five-match Test series between England and India, starting on June 20. However, many big names like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravichandran […]

England’s managing director, Robert Key, has made it clear that overlooking Ben Stokes for the ODI captaincy would be a mistake. With Jos Buttler stepping down after England’s disastrous ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, the team is in search of a new leader to rebuild its struggling white-ball unit. Given Stokes’ exceptional leadership record and […]

England’s managing director Rob Key believes it would be a mistake not to consider Ben Stokes as captain of the ODI team. However, England are coming from another poor ICC tournament, having exited the 2025 Champions Trophy in the group stage without a single win as well. After this, Jos Buttler stepped down as captain, […]