"england-cricket"

Kevin Pietersen has made a shock return to the England set-up after being named specialist mentor of the white-ball side. Pietersen will join Brendon McCullum's coaching staff, with his tenure beginning during England's white-ball fixtures against Sri Lanka later this month

England interim coach Marcus Trescothick has drawn parallels between his current pace attack and the famed 2005 Ashes quartet. He praised the unit’s pace and skill but said England remain focused on completing a 3-0 series win over Pakistan

Former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott revealed that world No. 1 Test batter Harry Brook never reached out after being offered mentorship. Boycott warned that Brook's aggressive shot selection risks squandering talent comparable to Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar

New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry has detailed how his side identified and exploited vulnerabilities in England’s aggressive "Bazball" strategy. Henry’s 12-wicket haul helped secure a 2-1 series victory, ultimately triggering key departures in the English Test setup

England fast bowler Olly Stone has signed a two-year contract extension with County Championship holders Nottinghamshire. The pacer, who recently claimed 10 wickets against Surrey, has taken 26 Division One wickets this season after returning from injury

Ben Stokes has criticised the exclusion of Headingley from the 2027 men’s Ashes schedule, calling the decision ‘shambolic’. The omission of northern venues has drawn backlash from players and commentators, with concerns raised over representation and accessibility of the iconic series

Former Australia batter Michael Hussey is considering an England Test batting coach role after an informal approach from new head coach Stephen Fleming. Hussey said family commitments remain a factor but backed Fleming to succeed and praised his coaching approach

England selector Marcus North said Joe Root was reappointed Test captain because the selectors did not want to burden Harry Brook with leadership across all three formats. Brook will continue to lead the ODI and T20I sides with a focus on the 2027 World Cup.

Joe Root says he feels energised and better prepared as he returns for a second stint as England's Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement. The veteran batter aims to build on the team's recent progress while embracing the challenges ahead

England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum says he looks forward to collaborating with the country’s next Test head coach. After guiding England to an ODI series win over India, McCullum confirmed he will stay out of the Test selection process

Former England coach Andy Flower has ruled himself out of succeeding Brendon McCullum as the national Test coach, confirming he will remain with IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru and London Spirit in The Hundred

Joe Root hit a tactical, unbeaten 99 to guide England to a series-levelling four-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Cardiff. Root downplayed missing out on a century, emphasizing that the team's victory mattered far more

Former England captain Ben Stokes will make his competitive cricket return for Durham against Derbyshire on Tuesday, marking his first domestic 50-over appearance in 12 years following his sudden retirement from international cricket last month

England have named a spin-heavy playing eleven for the first ODI against India at Edgbaston, promoting Jacob Bethell to open with Ben Duckett. Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler is also set to hit a major milestone, earning his 200th ODI cap

Brendon McCullum has stepped down as England men’s Test head coach following seven losses in nine games. Marking the official end of the 'Bazball' era after Ben Stokes' retirement, McCullum will remain in charge of the white-ball teams

India will look to avoid a 4-0 T20 series defeat against England in the fifth and final match at Southampton. Shreyas Iyer's side remains winless in the series and hopes to finish with a consolation victory after a disappointing campaign

Ben Stokes issued a tongue-in-cheek "Sack him..." response on X following reports that the ICC contacted the ECB over a dressing room retirement video filmed during the Trent Bridge Test, which technically bypassed anti-corruption filming protocols.

England have retained their winning playing XI for the third T20I against India at Trent Bridge as they seek to build on their 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The hosts are banking on continuity after their four-wicket victory in Manchester

Legendary England all-rounder Ben Stokes shared an emotional farewell message on social media following his retirement from international cricket, thanking fans and teammates while reflecting on the "highest highs and lowest lows" of his iconic 15-year career

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket following the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand. The 35-year-old legendary all-rounder leaves the game as a double World Cup winner and iconic Ashes hero