Barbadian-born cricketer in England’s system
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.
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.
England's white-ball teams have surged on the back of Brook and Salt’s chase, with India defeated as England eye a first-world No. 1 ranking in the format after consecutive series wins. A developing ODI strategy emerges as Stokes' retirement and leadership changes ripple through the squad.
England’s one-day side is reshaping as Bethell eyes an ODI opening spot alongside Duckett, while Stokes’ retirement creates a leadership and selection vacuum. Curran and Coles emerge as other potential pillars as England chase a series win against India in the white-ball format.
India has defeated England by 270 runs in the one-off women’s Test at Lord’s, with Kranti Gaud’s five-wicket haul and Yastika Bhatia’s century guiding a dominant performance. England’s Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight retire after the match, while Sophie Ecclestone posts England’s first Test fifty.
England have won the decider of the ODI series after Joe Root's 99 not out helped them chase, with Bumrah out for India and Tongue back for England. The series had seen changes in both sides ahead of the deciding match.
England have clinched a 2-1 ODI series win over India at Lord’s, with Jos Buttler’s 41 not out and Harry Brook’s big runs underpinning a late push. India’s Rohit Sharma dazzled with a 138 but was ultimately outshone as England’s bowlers restricted the chase.
England has leveled the ODI series against India after a four-wicket win in Cardiff. Root has guided the chase, finishing on 99 not out, as England adapts to 50-over cricket and eyes a Lord’s finale ahead of the World Cup.
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.
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.
England cricket faces fresh scrutiny as Brydon Carse’s Derby nightclub incident is being investigated by the Cricket Regulator. Joe Root has stressed high standards and a culture review as England prepare for the second Test against Pakistan.