England and Wales Cricket Board’s 100-ball tournament in England and Wales
Harry Brook has expressed willingness to become England’s Test captain following Ben Stokes’s retirement; he would also captain England across all formats if offered, after prioritising England cricket and forgoing most overseas franchise leagues.
Stokes has returned to Durham for the One-Day Cup after international retirement, guiding Durham to a five-wour win with 108* and a 256-9 total. The Hundred also begins as county cricket restarts. Other articles note Stokes’ international exit and other England cricket stories.
England is searching for a new Test head coach after Brendon McCullum’s departure. Former Zimbabwean player Andy Flower has ruled himself out, citing IPL and Hundred commitments. The ECB is considering other candidates, including Jonathan Trott and Justin Langer, as they look to appoint before the Pakistan series in August.