England Cricket
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Ben Stokes plans to become England head coach, questions Root's appointment as captain over Brook
Cricket | Aug 04, 2026, 01:12 PM ISTBen Stokes says he wants to become England's head coach after retiring from playing and is completing his Level 3 coaching qualification. The former captain also questioned Harry Brook being overlooked for the Test captaincy, while backing Joe Root to succeed in the role.
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Joe Root reveals reason behind accepting England's Test captaincy role again
Cricket | Aug 01, 2026, 07:37 PM ISTJoe Root says Stephen Fleming was a major reason behind accepting England's Test captaincy again. Root also confirmed England will retain key elements of Bazball, aiming to build on recent progress rather than abandoning the attacking approach.
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Michael Vaughan weighs in on Stephen Fleming's absence from upcoming Pakistan series
Cricket | Jul 31, 2026, 02:10 PM ISTFormer England cricketer Michael Vaughan took centre stage and talked about the absence of newly appointed Test head coach Stephen Fleming from England's dugout ahead of the upcoming three-game Test series against Pakistan.
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England appoint Stephen Fleming as new Test coach, reveal new captain after Ben Stokes
Cricket | Jul 30, 2026, 03:42 PM ISTEngland have named Stephen Fleming as their new Test head coach, replacing Brendon McCullum, who will continue with the white-ball side. Former skipper Joe Root returns as Test captain after Ben Stokes, with England aiming to build on recent progress and develop young talent.
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Stephen Fleming to take over as England's next Test head coach? Check what reports say
Cricket | Jul 30, 2026, 10:06 AM ISTFormer New Zealand cricketer Stephen Fleming is being looked at by the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) as the new Test head coach of the side, according to reports after Brendon McCullum stepped down from his role.
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Justin Langer as England Test coach? Former Australia batter shares update on speculations
Cricket | Jul 29, 2026, 01:25 PM ISTJustin Langer says he has not been contacted by the ECB over England's vacant Test coaching role, dismissing speculation as "paper talk." While open to considering the job if approached, the former Australia coach confirmed no discussions have taken place so far.
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What is 'Clicky Ponting' and why is the viral cricket controversy trending on social media? WATCH
Cricket | Jul 29, 2026, 12:36 PM IST"Clicky Ponting" has become a viral cricket nickname after English club cricketer Brian Devine was accused of clicking his fingers to mimic an edge and influence umpiring decisions. The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has launched an investigation into the allegations.
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Joe Root set to become England captain again after Ben Stokes' retirement; why not Harry Brook?
Cricket | Jul 24, 2026, 05:40 PM ISTJoe Root is likely to return as England’s Test captain after Ben Stokes’ retirement, despite Harry Brook being the vice-captain. The ECB prefers Root’s experience ahead of the Pakistan series and Ashes build-up, while viewing Brook as a future leader.
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Can an Ashes Test match be held in India? Cricket Australia open to discussion on the possibility
Cricket | Jul 24, 2026, 10:19 AM ISTWith the schedule of the Ashes revealed, Cricket Australia's chief executive Todd Greenberg came forward and talked about the possibility of hosting an Ashes Test in India, just like the BBL season opener.
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WTC final 2027 venue confirmed, ECB also shares venues of next year's Ashes
Cricket | Jul 23, 2026, 02:54 PM ISTThe ECB has confirmed a major 2027 cricket schedule, with the World Test Championship final set to be held at The Oval and England hosting men's and women's Ashes series simultaneously. The men's Ashes will begin at Trent Bridge on June 18.
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Joe Root scripts history, surpasses Jos Buttler with sublime performances against India
Cricket | Jul 19, 2026, 10:06 PM ISTVeteran England batter Joe Root surpassed Jos Buttler in an elite after his third straight brilliant performance against India in the ongoing three-game series as England posted a total of 387 runs in the first innings of the game.
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Ben Duckett surpasses Sir Vivian Richards in elite list with magnificent century against India
Cricket | Jul 19, 2026, 07:56 PM ISTStar England batter Ben Duckett scored 141 runs in the first innings against India in the third ODI, and in doing so, he surpassed former West Indies batter Sir Vivian Richards in the list of players with the highest individual score at the Lord's Cricket Ground.
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Andy Flower says no to England Test coach role, says happy with his role in RCB, London Spirit
Cricket | Jul 17, 2026, 07:16 PM ISTAndy Flower has ruled himself out of the race to become England's next Test head coach despite talks with the ECB. The former England coach will continue with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and London Spirit, saying he is happy in his current roles.
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'Just get it done': Joe Root reveals conversation with Gus Atkinson after missing out on century
Cricket | Jul 17, 2026, 01:41 PM ISTStar England batter Joe Root came forward and talked about the moment of him telling Gus Atkinson to not worry about his century and to finish the game for England as they defeated India in the second ODI of the ongoing series.
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'Quite disappointing': Shubman Gill opens up after England level ODI series with stellar victory
Cricket | Jul 17, 2026, 07:53 AM ISTStar India skipper Shubman Gill took centre stage and talked about his side's performance in the second ODI of the ongoing series against England. He opened up on what went wrong for his team and how they can improve.
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IND vs ENG pitch report: How will the pitch in Cardiff fare for the second ODI of the series?
Cricket | Jul 16, 2026, 12:39 PM ISTThe stage is set for the second ODI of the ongoing three-game series between India and England. The two sides will meet at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff for the clash, and ahead of the game, let us have a look at the pitch report for the clash.
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Ben Stokes set to return to competitive cricket after international retirement
Cricket | Jul 15, 2026, 08:46 PM ISTBen Stokes will return to competitive cricket on Tuesday, July 21, when he plays for Durham in the One-Day Cup, following his retirement from international cricket. The all-rounder has opted out of The Hundred and will focus on domestic cricket while remaining open to overseas league opportunities.
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Brendon McCullum apologises to England cricket fans for marquee series losses
Cricket | Jul 13, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTEngland removed Brendon McCullum as their Test coach after a string of underachievements with the red-ball English side. Under McCullum, England failed to beat India and Australia both at home and away and recently lost to New Zealand at home.
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Rahul Dravid among contenders to take over as England's Test head coach after McCullum's departure
Cricket | Jul 13, 2026, 09:38 AM ISTFormer India cricketer Rahul Dravid has reportedly emerged as one of the top contenders to take over as England's next head coach in the longest format of the game after the departure of Brendon McCullum from the Test side.
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Alongside Sourav Ganguly, another legendary cricketer inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame
Cricket | Jul 12, 2026, 01:39 AM ISTKevin Pietersen has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, recognising his outstanding international career. The former England batter scored 13,797 runs across formats, played a key role in the 2005 Ashes triumph and later became England’s highest run-scorer.