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James Anderson and Stuart Broad told to ‘get fired up’ for the summer

Andrew Strauss has urged record wicket-takers James Anderson and Stuart Broad to get “fired up” for the summer and re-iterated that their England careers are not at an end. Anderson, Broad and former vice-captain Jos Buttler have all been dropped ...

09 Feb 2022 at 14:25

Sport

Eoin Morgan has ‘no interest’ in England Test captaincy job

England’s World Cup winning captain Eoin Morgan insists he has no designs on succeeding Joe Root as Test skipper. The idea that Morgan would be parachuted in at the age of 35, having last played the five-day format more than 10 years ago, always ...

22 Apr 2022 at 12:55

Sport

England appoint Brendon McCullum as men’s Test coach

Brendon McCullum has been appointed as the new head coach of England’s Test side, with director of men’s cricket Rob Key telling fans to “buckle up and get ready for the ride”. The former New Zealand captain will leave his job in charge of ...

12 May 2022 at 15:25

Sport

Taking on the world: The Kiwi who played his part in bringing glory to England

Before he even starts work as England’s Test coach, Brendon McCullum can already claim to have left an indelible legacy on the country’s cricketing fortunes. The dramatic World Cup victory in 2019 stands as the crowning achievement of the ...

12 May 2022 at 15:55

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West Indies’ Kraigg Brathwaite looks forward to playing in front of England fans

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has welcomed the large number of visiting England fans in Antigua, sensing that his players thrive off the excitement. As many as 5,000 supporters are believed to have made the trip, with fans eager ...

07 Mar 2022 at 22:25

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Virat Kohli steps down from his role as the captain of the India Test team

Virat Kohli has stepped down from his role as captain of India’s Test team. The 33-year-old first led his country in red-ball cricket temporarily during the winter tour of Australia in 2014 before he permanently took the reins from MS ...

15 Jan 2022 at 15:25

Cricket

Sarel Erwee fifty helps South Africa strengthen hold on first Test with England

Sarel Erwee’s unbeaten half-century helped South Africa take further control of the first Test against England by moving within touching distance of a first innings’ lead at tea on day two at Lord’s. Erwee shared an 85-run ...

18 Aug 2022 at 17:32

Cricket

Ben Stokes insists England will adopt front-foot approach in all circumstances

Ben Stokes has promised England will not change their new bold and aggressive approach to Test cricket no matter the challenge in front of them. After four thrilling victories against New Zealand and India earlier this ...

16 Aug 2022 at 19:00

Sport

England hopeful Ben Stokes will be fit for third New Zealand Test after illness

England are crossing their fingers over captain Ben Stokes’ fitness for this week’s Headingley Test after illness forced him to sit out training on a day that saw Covid-19 return to the camp. Stokes was conspicuous by ...

21 Jun 2022 at 19:39

Sport

Unwell Ben Stokes sits out training ahead of final Test against New Zealand

England captain Ben Stokes missed training on Tuesday, 48 hours out from the start of the Headingley Test. Stokes was conspicuous by his absence as the rest of the squad began preparations for the final match of the ...

21 Jun 2022 at 17:26

Sport

England bowlers tee up grandstand finish to second Test against New Zealand

England’s bowlers teed up a grandstand finish to the second LV= Insurance Test against New Zealand, with a rousing effort on day four opening the door to a classic conclusion at Trent Bridge. New Zealand closed 238 ...

13 Jun 2022 at 20:07

Sport

Ben Stokes doubles down on attacking play as England target second Test victory

Ben Stokes wants his England side to double down after victory over New Zealand in his first Test as captain, calling on players to be “even more positive” at Trent Bridge. Stokes and new head coach Brendon ...

09 Jun 2022 at 19:00

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