English-Italian cricketer for Durham and England’s Test team
England has scrapped the midnight curfew for both Test and white-ball squads under new leadership. Joe Root is guiding a return to adult responsibility and a cohesive culture as England faces Pakistan in Headingley, with Stephen Fleming taking over as red-ball coach. Interim coach Marcus Trescothick leads the squad in the interim.
England has tightened its grip in a weather-impacted Test against New Zealand, but rain threatens a decisive finish. New Zealand is 55 for five chasing 199, with Phillips and Conway offering brief resistance in a day interrupted by showers.
England has named a 16-man squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, with Joe Root returning as captain. Jordan Cox is moved to No. 3, while Dan Lawrence is slated at No. 6. Bethell misses the series through knee injury, and Ollie Pope provides batting cover. Stephen Fleming is not yet in post, with Trescothick acting as interim coach.