London, July 24 (IANS) Joe Root is expected to return as England’s Test captain, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) close to naming him as Ben Stokes’ successor following the latter’s retirement from international cricket.Root, who captained England in the longest format before handing over the role to Stokes in 2022, is now set for a second stint in charge. His appointment would mark the end of the ECB’s search for a new Test captain ahead of England’s three-match home series agains…
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London, July 21 (IANS) Playing his first competitive match since retiring from Test cricket, Ben Stokes defied severe cramps to score a fighting unbeaten century to help Durham beat Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup on Tuesday.The all-rounder, who led England in the 50-over format, displayed all his usual grit as he battled repeated bouts of cramps to score 108 not out and helped his side chase a target of 257 and secure victory.Stokes was playing his first List A game for his county in nearly 12 ye…
London, July 17 (IANS) Royal Challengers Coach Andy Flower has ruled himself out of the race for becoming the next head coach of the England national team after Brendon McCullum’s exit, saying he is happy with his current coaching stint with the Indian Premier League franchise RCB and The Hundred team London Spirit. “The bottom line for me is that I’m very happy in the work that I’m doing at the moment… I’m really comfortable with what I’m doing, I have [ruled myself out], yes,” Flower said at…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Former England captain Ben Stokes is set to make his competitive return to cricket when he turns out for Durham against Derbyshire in the opening round of the One-Day Cup, marking his first appearance since retiring from international cricket last month.The 35-year-old all-rounder, who surprised everyone with his retirement from international cricket during England’s third Test against New Zealand, will return to domestic one-day cricket on the same day the new version …
Birmingham, July 15 (IANS) England white-ball captain Harry Brook has paid an emotional tribute to Brendon McCullum following the New Zealander’s departure as England’s Test head coach, describing his influence on the team and his own career as ‘phenomenal’. McCullum stepped down from the role after England’s recent Test series defeat, bringing an end to a transformative spell that began in 2022. Alongside then-captain Ben Stokes, McCullum oversaw the aggressive ‘Bazball’ era that revi…
London, July 12 (IANS) In a major shake-up, Brendon McCullum has stepped down as the head coach of the England men’s Test team following a dismal run of results. However, McCullum will continue to coach the white-ball senior men’s teams.McCullum’s exit from the red-ball format brings a definitive end to the high-profile ‘Bazball’ era, coming just two weeks after star all-rounder Ben Stokes stepped down as captain by retiring from international cricket.McCullum stated that while he was disapp…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum said his players had earned the opportunity to celebrate after completing a 4-0 T20I series sweep over India, confirming that he would ease the team’s recently introduced alcohol guidelines for one night.Speaking after England’s 56-run victory at Southampton, McCullum explained that while the squad remained aware of the ECB’s revised code of conduct, he believed the occasion warranted a measured celebration following a successful camp…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar believes it would be ‘harsh’ to question Shreyas Iyer’s future as T20I captain following back-to-back series defeats and said the newly appointed skipper needs to be given the freedom to shape the team according to his vision. India’s difficult run in the shortest format continued on Saturday as they suffered a 56-run defeat to England in the fifth and final T20I at The Rose Bowl, completing a 4-0 series loss. The defeat also sa…
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Ben Stokes reacted with a two-word social media post to reports suggesting that the International Cricket Council (ICC) had contacted the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over a video announcing his retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand. The ICC has reportedly written to the ECB regarding a video filmed inside England’s dressing room at Trent Bridge, in which Stokes informed his teammates of his decision to retire from inter…
London, July 3 (IANS) Days after announcing his retirement from international cricket during the England vs New Zealand third Test, former captain Ben Stokes has shared an emotional farewell message, thanking fans, teammates, and everyone who supported him during his remarkable 15-year career.Stokes, regarded as one of England’s greatest all-rounders and match-winners, reflected on the highs and lows of his journey in a heartfelt post on X, saying the decision to retire was one only he could mak…