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Rahul Dravid among contenders for England test team coach's job after McCullum sacking: report

With the departure of Brendon McCullum after a series defeat against New Zealand, Rahul Dravid's name surfaces as a top candidate to take over as the England Test team coach. Known for his thorough approach to the game, Dravid is among the favorites alongside Andy Flower and Richard Dawson, as…

The Economic Times

Ben Stokes stuns cricket world with shock retirement and magical farewell wicket

At 3.25pm it was announced that one of the most celebrated, storied and successful players of his generation would be walking away for good.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes’ former teammate pays tribute to England ‘talisman’ after shock retirement announcement

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) then made the announcement publicly while Stokes was on the field

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ECB reviews Yorkshire’s £1.75m payment to CEO’s company over Hundred sale

The England and Wales Cricket Board is planning to review a payment of £1.75m from Yorkshire to a company controlled by their chief executive, Sanjay Patel

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes could be back soon as England captain as mood turns his way

The England and Wales Cricket Board is hopeful that Ben Stokes will be able to make a quick return as England captain

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes named in Durham squad to face Northamptonshire

The England captain was not considered for the second Test against New Zealand after breaking a team curfew.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson dropped from England squad after nightclub incident

Joe Root handed interim captaincy for second New Zealand Test instead of vice-skipper Harry Brook

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Michael Vaughan backs Ben Stokes to retain England captaincy – but admits concern over behaviour

Question marks linger over the 35-year-old’s future following his involvement in a nightclub incident which also involved team-mate Gus Atkinson

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes could retire following nightclub incident: Report

England Test captain Ben Stokes faces potential retirement following a nightclub incident. Teammate Gus Atkinson was also involved. The England and Wales Cricket Board is investigating the breach of team protocols. The incident occurred early Monday morning after England's victory. Former player Steve Harmison has defended Stokes. The second Test…

The Economic Times

Ben Stokes’ future as England Test captain uncertain after nightclub incident

The England and Wales Cricket Board said it was investigating a ‘breach of team protocols’.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes’ future as Test captain in doubt after nightclub incident

The England and Wales Cricket Board is looking into ‘a breach of team protocols’ over an incident in the early hours of Monday

The Guardian - UK

England interest rekindled and injury substitutes arrive as county cricket returns

The County Championship returns on Good Friday, with the England and Wales Cricket Board and Ben Stokes saying England places are up for grabs

The Guardian - UK

Middlesex ‘drifting towards irrelevance’: Gatting leads revolt against club leadership

A group of past Middlesex players led by the former England captain Mike Gatting has delivered a withering assessment of the county’s leadership

The Guardian - UK

ECB set for U-turn on interviews of England’s Ashes players before county season

The England and Wales Cricket Board appears ready to reverse plans to block the Test contingent from speaking.

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England find new location for women’s training camp due to Middle East crisis

The England and Wales Cricket Board scrapped plans to head to Abu Dhabi amid safety concerns and travel disruption in the region.

The Guardian - UK

English cricket’s hunger for Indian money has led it into a moral and legal minefield

The potential exclusion of Pakistan players in the Hundred could breach UK laws on discrimination and leave the ECB exposed

The Independent UK

Harry Brook admits lying to ‘protect my teammates’ after New Zealand nightclub incident

News of the incident broke after England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat

The Guardian - UK

Sussex CCC placed in special measures over alleged financial mismanagement

Sussex have been placed in special measures by the England and Wales Cricket Board due to alleged financial mismanagement

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England hand central contract to Jacob Bethell as Ben Stokes future confirmed ahead of Ashes

Bethell was previously on a development deal but earns an upgrade after a breakthrough year

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The Guardian - UK

ECB joins forces with BCCI to thwart new Saudi Arabia-backed T20 competition

The England and Wales Cricket Board has joined forces with the Board of Control for Cricket in India to try to thwart a new global Twenty20 league backed by Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

England could host conclusion of Indian Premier League

The plug was pulled on both the IPL and Pakistan Super League on Friday.

The Independent UK

Pakistan Super League follows Indian Premier League in postponing matches

The PSL had originally moved some of its teams and infrastructure to the United Arab Emirates.

The Times of India

Harry Brook named England's new white-ball captain

England have ushered in a new era in white-ball cricket, naming 26-year-old Harry Brook as their new limited-overs captain following Jos Buttler’s resignation in the wake of a disastrous ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the appointment on Monday, April 7.

The Guardian - UK

ECB insists sale of Hundred teams will go through despite TV rights wrangle

The England and Wales Cricket Board insists the sale of the eight Hundred franchises will be completed, despite the ongoing delays to negotiations

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