Bethell blasts England to T20 win over India after Sooryavanshi’s historic debut Jacob Bethell smashed 76 from 46 balls as England chased down 191 to win the second T20 international against India The Guardian - UK · Jul 4
England beat India by four wickets in second T20 international – as it happened Jacob Bethell led England home with an unbeaten 76 to secure victory at Old Trafford and a 1-0 series lead The Guardian - UK · Jul 4
Sam Curran ready to fill all-rounder role as England seek Ben Stokes replacement Curran won the last of his 24 Test caps five years ago but could emerge as an option as England seek to balance their side The Independent UK · Jul 3
Bazball ends with a whimper to expose emptiness of English men’s cricket Trent Bridge was not just the end of Ben Stokes’ career, it was further confirmation that Bazball stood for nothing The Guardian - UK · Jul 2
England’s first T20 match against India falls victim to rain in Durham India posted a competitive 189 for seven, but rain prevented the hosts from having a chance to respond. The Independent UK · Jul 1
Joe Root stands alone after old mate Ben Stokes runs out of road Root and Stokes have been friends since they were children – now England’s leading Test scorer must go on even as Bazball comes to its end The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
ENG vs IND, 1st T20I: Playing XI, live streaming, pitch and weather report, match prediction England and India clash in a T20I series opener at Riverside Ground, with hosts England holding a slight edge. Expect a seam-friendly pitch and potential drizzle. India, recovering from an Ireland series defeat, faces a strong English lineup featuring familiar faces. The match promises a close contest, potentially a low-scoring… The Economic Times · Jul 1
Harry Brook responds to England Test captaincy speculation after Ben Stokes’ retirement IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 30
Harry Brook says it ‘would be a privilege’ to succeed Stokes as England Test captain The England white-ball captain said: ‘If I got offered the [Test] job, I’d be happy to take it,’ before the first T20 against India on Wednesday The Guardian - UK · Jun 30
Harry Brook ready for ‘honour’ of replacing Ben Stokes as England Test captain England’s search for Ben Stokes’ successor has begun and Harry Brook has thrown his hat into the ring The Independent UK · Jun 30
India vs England T20I Series 2026: Full schedule, squads, match timings, live streaming and key details India's new T20I era under captain Shreyas Iyer kicks off against England on July 1, 2026, in Chester-le-Street. This five-match series is crucial preparation for the 2028 T20 World Cup and the Olympics. With a blend of seasoned players and exciting young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India aims to build… The Economic Times · Jun 30
Farcical Ben Stokes retirement reveals lasting truth about England’s great showman END OF AN ERA: The orchestrated Ben Stokes retirement sparked chaos at Trent Bridge, but, as Cameron Ponsonby outlines, the former England captain remained true to his ultimate quality in the Test arena, for better and worse The Independent UK · Jun 29
Ben Stokes backs Brook ‘100%’ to succeed him as McCullum restates England commitment Brendon McCullum has insisted that ‘the project isn’t finished yet’ as he pledged to stay on as England head coach The Guardian - UK · Jun 29
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Ben Stokes insists Harry Brook is the right man to replace him as England Test captain Brook was previously involved in an altercation with a bouncer the night before an ODI in Wellington last year
The Independent UK · Jun 29 England are losing the wrong man – McCullum and Key can’t survive while Stokes quits BEN STOKES RETIREMENT: England are losing their Test captain, writes Lawrence Ostlere, while the head coach and ECB director continue to plod on despite poor planning and results
The Independent UK · Jun 29 Replacing Ben Stokes as England captain is an impossible task – only one man can do it Joe Root is the only credible option the ECB can turn to as England’s Test team faces an uncertain future
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 Ben Stokes marks England retirement in extraordinary fashion but New Zealand dominate The England captain delivered another ‘I was there’ moment by taking a wicket moments after his international retirement was announced at Trent Bridge
The Independent UK · Jun 27 England batters stumble as New Zealand take first-innings lead of 84 runs A stand of 56 between Harry Brook and Ben Stokes was the only bright spot for England on day three.
The Independent UK · Jun 27 England lose early wickets to put New Zealand back in ascendancy at Trent Bridge At lunch, England were 124 behind on 314 for six, with Harry Brook’s unbeaten half-century the key contribution.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 24 Standing up to be counted: Tom Blundell leads brave new brand of wicketkeepers Canny seamers such as Matt Henry are thriving from the pressure that having a keeper right behind the stumps can apply on batters
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22 Stokes saga humiliates McCullum and exposes England’s captaincy succession crisis With Stokes now 35, the ECB needs to identify rising talents with the capacity to be serious people, not just young men having fun with their mates
AAP · Jun 20 More history for Root but NZ on verge of England win England batting great Joe Root has followed Sachin Tendulkar as the second batter to 14,000 Test runs, but New Zealand still spoiled his big day at the Oval.
The Economic Times · Jun 20 New Zealand tightens grip at The Oval as England slumps to 182-5 chasing 463 New Zealand is on the cusp of victory at The Oval, setting England a daunting 463-run target. Despite Joe Root's unbeaten 75, England faltered to 182-5 by stumps on day four. Earlier, Daryl Mitchell's 68 was the highlight as New Zealand was bowled out for 362 in their second innings.…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20 England’s Joe Root makes more history but New Zealand close in on levelling series New Zealand need five wickets to win the second Test after England reached 182 for five at the end of day four at the Oval