England Test captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the second Test against New Zealand following a midnight curfew breach in London. The ECB has named Joe Root interim captain as Stokes reportedly weighs his international future
England captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been dropped from the squad for the second Test against New Zealand following an alleged nightclub incident. Joe Root will serve as interim captain for the match starting June 17
Former skipper Michael Vaughan argues that Ben Stokes' midnight curfew breach at a London nightclub should not cost him England's Test captaincy. Vaughan believes Stokes holds enough "credit in the bank" despite the ongoing ECB investigation ahead of the second Test
England's Harry Brook has dethroned teammate Joe Root to reclaim the No. 1 ICC Test batter ranking. Meanwhile, Indian captain Shubman Gill jumped to eighth place following a blistering 126-run knock against Afghanistan
Former England batter Mark Butcher has criticized captain Ben Stokes' decision to drop to number seven for the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's. Butcher also questioned pacer Jofra Archer's absence following his IPL 2026 stint
Former England and Worcestershire spinner Norman Gifford has died at 85 after a long illness. He played 15 Tests and two ODIs, captained England in Sharjah in 1980, and led Worcestershire to multiple titles during his career
Joe Root struck his first Ashes century in Australia, scoring an unbeaten 135 to lead England’s recovery on Day 1 of the second test at Gabba. Despite Mitchell Starc’s six wickets, England reached 325-9 with Jofra Archer’s career-best 32
England all-rounder Chris Woakes injured his shoulder while diving to save a boundary on the first day of the fifth Test against India at The Oval and left the field.
England vice-captain Ollie Pope said Ben Stokes, who retired hurt with cramps during the fourth Test against India, will recover and be ready to contribute with both bat and ball on Saturday.
Joining the English captain was former England cricketer Ryan Sidebottom who felt IPL has helped England. Yes, we all agree that the IPL has a massive influence to improvise England players’ style of play.
Visitors' skipper Morgan on Tuesday added another feather to his illustrious cap as he became the first England cricketer and fourth overall to play 100 T20Is.
