English international cricketer and captain-in-wacth for England's limited-overs sides
New Zealand has beaten India by 245 runs at Mount Maunganui after posting 333, with Will Young scoring 125 and Matt Henry taking 6-27 to bowl India out for 89. India has made several changes to its side ahead of upcoming Test call-ups; the result leaves India unable to lose the five-match series but New Zealand able to avoid defeat with a win in the final match on Sunday.
England’s One-Day International tour of Australia has been hit by Jacob Bethell’s knee setback, forcing him home for specialist review. England names James Coles and Eddie Jack as cover; Rashid shines in Perth warm-up as Bethell’s absence looms large ahead of a South Africa series and World Cup preparations.
England has abolished the midnight curfew for both Test and white-ball squads as a new leadership era under Joe Root and Stephen Fleming begins. The move aims to foster adult responsibility and a cohesive culture ahead of a three-Test series against Pakistan at Headingley.
Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket and is preparing for a coaching career. He is coaching with club and franchise teams while eyeing England duty in the future, saying his ultimate dream is to coach England and that he will gain experience after this winter.
England has built a commanding lead over Pakistan on a damp Headingley day, with Brook narrowly missing a century but Root, Cox and Lawrence contributing, and Tongue and Robinson leading the bowling effort as Pakistan's attack struggles in the field.
England has thrived in a commanding opening three days of the Rothesay Test, with Joe Root restoring captaincy, Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson excelling with ball, and Jofra Archer contributing both bat and ball as Pakistan crumble for 135 in the second innings after a 409-run first-innings lead.
England’s home Ashes schedule excludes Headingley for the next two summers. Notably, Nottingham’s Trent Bridge will host the northerly match in 2027, with Headingley and Old Trafford out of the men’s rotation. England’s win over Pakistan at Headingley secures momentum, but fans face years without a Headingley Test.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been removed from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan while the Cricket Regulator investigates a Derby nightclub incident in which footage shows him in handcuffs. He remains in consideration pending the investigation; Sonny Baker is called up to replace him.
Brydon Carse has been stood down from England’s squad for the second Test amid an ongoing investigation by the Cricket Regulator into an incident in Derby. He has been replaced by Sonny Baker as the team prepares for the Lord’s clash.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been detained on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Derby and later de-arrested. Police are investigating allegations of assault. Carse has been removed from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan as regulators investigate the incident; Joe Root says the team is “hacked off” and will need to rebuild trust amid a string of alcohol-related incidents.
Pakistan has seen a rapid collapse in form and a dramatic but controversial shake-up of players and coaches during a Tests tour in England, prompting questions about management and future strategy. England leads the series after dominant wins, while the PCB faces an inquiry into conduct.
Pakistan has announced a major overhaul of its Test squad ahead of the third match in the England series, replacing head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and seven players with Mike Hesson leading a mix of uncapped and new faces. The move follows heavy defeats at Headingley and Lord’s and signals a bid to re-balance the side amid criticism of the former regime.
England leads by 23 runs after Pakistan bowled out for 133 on day one. Gay and Brook build a 104-run stand for England; Tongue, Robinson, and Archer dominate with the ball. Debutants for Pakistan struggle as Razaullah shines briefly before dismissal.
England has completed a 3-0 Rothesay Series clean sweep after defeating Pakistan by eight wickets at Edgbaston. Root and Cox secure a calm chase of 130, following Razaullah’s fearless 81 from 63 and Abbas’s 4-42 in Pakistan’s first innings. The result caps a turbulent tour for Pakistan and a triumphant turnaround for England.
England’s white-ball unit dominates Sri Lanka at Southampton, with Baker claiming three wickets and Brook blasting 114 to propel a 254-run total; the hosts surge toward victory in Southampton, while the Sri Lankans bowled out for 135.
Aneurin Donald has opened the batting for England, marking a historic moment as the Glamorgan-born batter debuts at Cardiff after stepping up due to injuries in the squad. England’s white-ball series begins with a strong statement of intent as Donald pairs with Jos Buttler.
England has chased Sri Lanka’s 145-9 in 12.1 overs to seal a 3-0 series win in a high-paced T20I at Old Trafford, with Liam Dawson taking 3-32 as hosts dominate the finale.
England have named Thomas Rew as captain for the Lions T20s against West Indies A in the Caribbean, with a broader squad announced for ODI and T20 tours. The 18-year-old wicketkeeper-batter could become England’s youngest debutant if selected for Australia later this year.
Pakistan has clinched the tri-series final in Lahore, with Arafat Minhas and Fakhar Zaman delivering pivotal knocks as Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis posted a record century but fell short. The hosts chase 326 and reach the target with two balls to spare, aided by a late surge from Minhas and a composed finish by Shaheen Afridi.
Bangladesh’s Hridoy has delivered a record 242 not out in the first innings, lifting his side to a 30-run lead over West Indies as rain and bad light interrupt play in Sylhet; Bangladesh’s chase is not yet confirmed as the second day ends.