The Latest Breaking News from Rob Key

Root backs McCullum after MCG win but Stokes needs support from system

Batter says changing management would be ‘silly’ but questions remain over whether the current setup is producing the best players

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025

Duckett and Bethell were dangled out to dry by failings of a slack setup

No rational judge could have expected England’s fall guys to succeed at the MCG where they were thrown on to a festive bonfire

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2025

Ben Stokes reveals Ben Duckett conversation as England captain addresses viral video

Unverified footage emerged on social media appeared to show an inebriated Duckett in a tense exchange with members of the public

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Rob Key admits England ‘mucked up on the big occasions’ after Ashes defeat

England’s managing director of men’s cricket hopes they are given time to ‘evolve’.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

Rob Key to investigate England’s ‘stag do’ drinking habits on Noosa mid-Ashes break

Rob Key has defended England’s mid-tour break in Noosa but confirmed he will look into reports of excessive drinking by players in between the second and third Ashes Tests

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025

Key to investigate England drinking during Noosa break

As the fallout continues from England's disastrous Ashes tour, their cricket boss Rob Key is looking into what happened during the team's Noosa break.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025

Everything we know about England’s drinking habits after Ashes ‘stag do’ in Noosa sparks investigation

The inquiry follows England’s humiliating Ashes performance in Australia

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

‘It’s not up to me is it?’ McCullum wants to stay on despite England’s Ashes defeat

England’s head coach stands by his methods despite losing Ashes at earliest opportunity with the ECB facing a seven-figure payoff if they cut ties

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025

Sir Geoffrey Boycott calls for England coach Brendon McCullum to go

Boycott believes captain Ben Stokes should also face the axe if he fails to learn some tough lessons

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025

What changes can England make to salvage some pride from dismal Ashes tour?

The tourists have meekly surrendered the urn after three Tests and attention now turns to trying to avoid a whitewash.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025