England under-19s batter; Barbadian-born cricketer who moved to Warwickshire as a teen.
England’s cricket and rugby leadership are consolidating new structures after recent reviews. The ECB has formed a county feedback panel to inform selection, while rugby appoints Brian McDermott as head coach for the World Cup, aiming to lift performance after a heavy defeat in the Ashes. Changes signal a push for clearer pathways and accountability across sports.
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.