Stephen Fleming named new England Test head coach as Joe Root returns as captain Five-time Indian Premier League winner Fleming will replace compatriot Brendon McCullum. The Independent UK · Jul 30
Marsh mayhem rekindles magical Headingley memories Mitch Marsh has been at it again at Headingley, smashing English bowlers all round the famous Yorkshire ground in The Hundred franchise competition. AAP · Jul 28
Presence of Brendon McCullum affecting England’s hunt for a new Test coach The hunt for the next coach of the England men’s Test team is being complicated by the need for the new appointee to work alongside the man he would be replacing, Brendon McCullum The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Joe Root clear favourite to captain England for Pakistan series England are currently without a Test captain or head coach The Independent UK · Jul 24
New owners, team names and much bigger budgets: the 2026 Hundred explained Our guide to what’s new with the ECB’s short-format showpiece involving cricket’s power hitters, which starts on Tuesday The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
England’s white-ball success risks baking in a divide with future Test setup Finding a candidate to lead the red-ball side is no easy task, with Ben Stokes gone and Brendon McCullum still around The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
Harry Brook praises Brendon McCullum for role in ODI success over India Brendon McCullum encouraged the use of Jacob Bethell, who dismissed Rohit Sharma with India restricted to 360 for seven. The Independent UK · Jul 19
England take India ODI series after Duckett’s ton and Bethell’s brilliant star turn Rohit Sharma made 138 for India but England’s 387-3 secured a 27-run win as Ben Duckett hit 141 and Jacob Bethell made 91 and bowled seven overs for 49 The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
Brilliant Ben Duckett century leads record-breaking England to ODI series triumph over India Duckett smashed a sublime 141 as England made a record ODI total of 387 at Lord’s before holding off a valiant Indian chase The Independent UK · Jul 19
India vs England: Jasprit Bumrah misses the series-deciding 3rd ODI due to knee injury IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: India suffered a major blow ahead of the series-deciding third ODI against England as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out with a left knee injury. The BCCI said Bumrah sustained an impact injury while fielding in the second ODI in Cardiff and was unavailable… The Economic Times · Jul 19
England beat India by 27 runs in third and deciding men’s cricket ODI – as it happened England beat India by 27 runs in a high-scoring contest at Lord’s to secure their first bilateral one-day international series victory against the world’s No 1-ranked side since 2018 The Guardian - UK · Jul 19
England vs India Playing 11: Check probable XIs as Rohit Sharma in focus ahead of series-deciding 3rd ODI ENG vs IND Playing 11: The India versus England ODI series stands level at one win each. All eyes are now on the decisive third match scheduled for today. India seeks to rebound after a recent T20 series loss to England. England enters this crucial encounter with considerable confidence after… The Economic Times · Jul 19
Joe Root hits unbeaten 99 as England level ODI series with India Joe Root steered England to a four-wicket victory in Cardiff with an unbeaten 99, sharing a 72-run stand with Will Jacks, to level the ODI series with India The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
Joe Root stranded on 99 but England level ODI series with win over India England had slipped to 125 for five but eventually won with 35 balls to spare to take the three-match series to a Lord’s decider on Sunday The Independent UK · Jul 16
The Guardian - UK · Jul 16 England v India: second men’s one-day cricket international – as it happened Joe Root denied a hundred but masterclass eases England to a four-wicket victory at Sophia Gardens and levels the series
The Economic Times · Jul 16 India vs England Playing 11, 2nd ODI: Predicted lineups, key changes with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in focus IND vs ENG Playing 11: India seeks a series win today at Sophia Gardens after their first ODI victory. Skipper Shubman Gill's fitness remains a significant concern for the Indian team. The middle order provided crucial support in the previous match's successful chase. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli aim to…
The Independent UK · Jul 15 Harry Brook: ‘Awesome’ to have Brydon Carse back in England reckoning Fast bowler has been called into squad for last two ODI games against India.
The Economic Times · Jul 15 Gill's fitness, Rohit's form in focus as India eye series win over England in 2nd ODI India faces Shubman Gill's fitness and Rohit Sharma's form issues before the second ODI. Gill's potential absence as opener and captain raises significant team concerns. Rohit's batting approach has not yielded expected dividends, prompting scrutiny. Jasprit Bumrah's return to form is a major positive for the Indian side. India may…
The Independent UK · Jul 14 Harry Brook says England’s white-ball teams are ‘heading in the right direction’ The captain is ready to leave talk of the Test captaincy to the incoming head coach.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14 England rue selection errors after Patel and Sundar lead India to comfortable win Axar Patel and Washington Sundar both score unbeaten half-centuries to lead India to a six-wicket win against England at Edgbaston
The Independent UK · Jul 14 India end England’s white-ball feelgood factor with Edgbaston win Shubman Gill hit 80 as England were reminded of the work needed in the 50-over game
The Economic Times · Jul 14 India vs England Playing 11: Predicted XI, team news and key changes for 1st ODI IND vs ENG Playing 11: India aims to rebound against England in the first ODI match. Experienced stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return for the Indian team. Jasprit Bumrah also rejoins the bowling attack after his absence. England retains its winning T20I combination for the upcoming series. Both teams…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 ‘Results weren’t good enough’: McCullum fully accepts decision to sack him Brendon McCullum has apologised for the flatlining results that led to his removal as England’s Test head coach
The Economic Times · Jul 13 1st ODI: Under-fire India turn to Ro-Ko to find winning touch against rampaging England Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return for the ODI series against England. Their experience is crucial after recent T20I series defeats. Shubman Gill captains the strong Indian batting lineup. Jasprit Bumrah leads the bowling attack, which needs strategic thinking. England also adjusts to the 50-over format after recent T20 success.
The Independent UK · Jul 12 The death of Bazball: Why Brendon McCullum’s reign as England’s Test coach had to end Comment: McCullum was the right man for England’s ailing Test team when he took the job in 2022, but he failed to show he could transform them from entertainers into elite performers