Player SpotlightMoeen Ali Sets Sights on Coaching England One Day
Moeen Ali is studying for his ECB Level Three award and says coaching England is his ultimate dream, with batting technique a key area to address.
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70 SportCricket stories and 28 match previews tagged England, published between 18 May 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.
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Team NewsMcCullum Believes Harry Brook’s Time as England Test Captain Will Come
Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook for future Test captaincy while praising Stephen Fleming, who takes over as England’s Test head coach this winter.
Player SpotlightBen Stokes Says He Would Love to Coach England One Day
Ben Stokes is studying for his Level 3 coaching badge and says he would love to coach England, while backing Joe Root’s return as Test captain.
NewsJoe Root Pledges to Build on England’s Progress in Second Spell as Captain
Joe Root says Stephen Fleming was a big reason he agreed to captain England in Tests again, starting with the Pakistan series at Headingley on August 19.
AnalysisVaughan Cautions Fleming That England Have No MS Dhoni to Captain Him
Michael Vaughan says Stephen Fleming will face a different task with England than at Chennai, where MS Dhoni’s leadership and a strong staff aided him.
Team NewsFleming Leads the Race to Succeed McCullum as England Test Coach
Stephen Fleming has emerged as the leading candidate for England’s Test coaching job, with Marcus Trescothick expected to cover the Pakistan series first.
AnalysisChopra Laments India’s Slide After 2-1 ODI Series Loss to England
Aakash Chopra said India are winning too little and must avoid a habit of losing after the ODI series defeat at Lord’s followed a T20I whitewash.
NewsDarren Lehmann Backs Justin Langer as a Strong Candidate for England Test Coach
Darren Lehmann says he has had no call from the ECB, is happy at Northamptonshire, and believes Justin Langer would make a very good England Test coach.
Player SpotlightJoe Denly to Retire From Cricket at the End of the 2026 Season
Former England batter Joe Denly, 40, will retire after the 2026 campaign, ending a career of 729 professional matches that began with Kent in 2004.
Player SpotlightWashington Sundar Credits Gambhir After Unbeaten 52 Seals India ODI Win
Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 52 helped India chase 259 against England in the first ODI, and he thanked Gautam Gambhir for sharpening his batting.
NewsBen Stokes Poised for Durham Return Days After Retiring from England Duty
Ben Stokes, who retired from England duty on 29 June, is expected to return for Durham and may weigh franchise cricket, but rules out an England comeback.
AnalysisKarthik Questions Whether Andy Flower Can Combine England Test Job with RCB Role
Dinesh Karthik doubts Andy Flower could take England’s Test coaching job alongside his Royal Challengers Bengaluru duties, citing the scheduling clashes.
AnalysisAbhishek Nayar Names His India XI for the First ODI in England and Hails Bumrah
Abhishek Nayar picks his India XI for the opening ODI against England, praising Jasprit Bumrah’s return and tipping Gurnoor Brar as an X-factor.
Team NewsMcCullum Says Sorry to England Fans for Failing to Win Big Test Series
Brendon McCullum has apologised for not winning Test series against India and Australia, calling it his biggest regret as he turns to white-ball duty.
Team NewsECB Dismisses Brendon McCullum as England Test Coach, Ending the Bazball Era
The ECB has removed Brendon McCullum as England’s Test head coach after nearly four years, though he will stay on to lead the white-ball teams.
AnalysisDravid and Flower Linked with England Test Job After McCullum Exit
Rahul Dravid is reported as a frontrunner to succeed Brendon McCullum as England Test coach, with Andy Flower also among those considered.
NewsSooryavanshi Seen in Tears After 4-0 Defeat; Iyer Cites Tactical Omission
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was filmed emotional in the dugout after India’s 4-0 loss to England; Shreyas Iyer said his omission was purely tactical.
NewsBCCI to Hold T20I Review After India’s Series Loss to England, Says Saikia
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia says India’s struggling T20I side will be reviewed once the England tour ends, after a nine-wicket loss in Bristol.
NewsBrook Wants 4-0 and the World No. 1 Spot as England Close in on India Sweep
Harry Brook says England want to beat India again in the fifth T20I in Southampton to win 4-0 and move to the top of the men’s T20I rankings.
NewsEngland Bring in Stricter Alcohol Rules After Stokes and Atkinson Nightclub Incident
The ECB has tightened England’s alcohol policy, banning public drinking without permission and post-match drinks, after the Stokes and Atkinson incident.
NewsGibbs’ Virat Kohli Remark Goes Viral After India’s Collapse Against England
Herschelle Gibbs questioned India’s patience after they were bowled out for 76 chasing 202, saying Virat Kohli always gave himself a chance in chases.
NewsGambhir Says Sanju Samson Can Still Force His Way Back Into India’s XI
After a 125-run T20I defeat to England, Gautam Gambhir said Sanju Samson can return if form and match needs demand, and urged batters to adapt.
Women's CricketWomen’s T20 World Cup 2026: Australia Win Final as Prize Money and Awards Confirmed
Australia beat England in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final; see Beth Mooney’s awards, the prize money and the tournament’s statistical leaders.
Women's CricketJay Shah Salutes Australia’s Seventh Women’s T20 World Cup Title
ICC chairman Jay Shah congratulates Australia on a seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title and calls beaten finalists England ‘champions in spirit’.