Joe Root abandons team curfew after return as England Test captain A curfew had been introduced after the Ashes and was allegedly broken by Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson during the New Zealand series The Independent UK · Aug 12
Gurnoor Brar could be India's X-Factor in Bumrah's absence: Former Sri Lanka allrounder Farveez Maharoof Former Sri Lanka allrounder Farveez Maharoof sees Gurnoor Brar as an X-factor for India. He would be tempted to debut the young pacer against Sri Lanka. India will miss Jasprit Bumrah's reverse-swinging ability in the upcoming series. Maharoof also discussed the spinner selection and Rishabh Pant's potential impact. He predicted… The Economic Times · Aug 11
Dan Lawrence and Jordan Cox set to play in England’s first Test against Pakistan The post-Ben Stokes era starts at Headingley on August 19. The Independent UK · Aug 6
Wallabies boss tipped to do more in timely first Test Seeking his 'true north', James Horwill expects Les Kiss to immediately assess his options in Japan after adding some fresh faces to his first Wallabies squad. AAP · Aug 5
The numbers behind Joe Root’s mixed record as England captain Root returns to the role having already overseen a record number of Tests as England skipper The Independent UK · Jul 30
Joe Root back as England captain with Stephen Fleming confirmed as new Test coach Fleming replaces Kiwi compatriot Brendon McCullum while Root returns in his second stint as permanent Test captain The Independent UK · Jul 30
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
Stephen Fleming set to become England’s new Test coach Fleming has reportedly moved to the forefront of consideration after a series of interviews The Independent UK · Jul 29
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
Lock him in: new Test coach's big selection call Les Kiss has recalled Lukhan Salakaia-Loto in his first big move as Wallabies coach, while a rookie could form a centre partnership with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii AAP · Jul 23
Brendon McCullum looking forward to working closely with new England Test coach McCullum bounced back from losing his Test role with two white-ball series wins over India The Independent UK · Jul 20
Josh Canham leads Wallabies to nine-try rout of Italy in coach Schmidt’s farewell Test Australia thump Italy 57-10 to kickstart their Nations Championship campaign while Canham scores three tries and Paenga-Amosa adds two The Guardian - AU · Jul 18
Sir Garfield Sobers, great West Indies all-rounder, dies aged 89 Perhaps the most complete cricketer who ever lived, ‘Garry’ Sobers excelled with bat and ball to help usher in an era of West Indian dominance The Independent UK · Jul 17
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 Independent UK · Jul 14
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 Flower power: can England tempt head coach back with an already flawed setup? England Test head coach vacancy may not appeal to the Zimbabwean who is at the top of his field
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 Independent UK · Jul 13 Brendon McCullum speaks out for first time since England Test coach sacking IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12 RIP Bazball: McCullum’s philosophy burned bright but all too briefly The sacked England Test coach reinvigorated an ailing team in 2022, but his super-aggressive style proved unsustainable
The Independent UK · Jul 12 Five contenders to replace Brendon McCullum as England Test coach McCullum has been stood down but will remain in charge of England’s white-ball teams
Evening Standard · Jul 12 ‘I'm gutted’: Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test coach He will remain in charge of the white-ball set-up
AAP · Jul 12 RIP Bazball: McCullum sacked as England Test coach Brendon McCullum's controversial reign as England Test coach is over, though he'll continue to lead the country's white-ball teams.
The Independent UK · Jul 12 ‘Gutted’ Brendon McCullum departs his role as England Test coach McCullum, famed for his ‘Bazball’ style, will remain in charge of the white-ball teams.
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 Independent UK · Jul 3 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 1 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.