English cricketer, pace bowler for England across formats
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 sealed the T20 series with a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Cardiff, chasing 146 after a commanding performance from Tom Banton and a share of aggressive batting from the middle order. England now leads the series 2-0, with one match remaining at Old Trafford.
In a tense day of Test cricket, England are chasing a large total after New Zealand’s Ravindra makes 94, Bashir strikes late to remove Ravindra, leaving England with a challenging but still alive chase.
England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has retired from international cricket after a dramatic Trent Bridge finish. The Guardian reports a verdict on Brendon McCullum’s leadership remains contested as England’s form wanes and a new era looms.
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.
England has sealed a commanding T20 series victory over India, chasing 159 in 13.5 overs with Brook scoring 79 and Salt 59 not out in Bristol, securing a 3-0 lead as the series concludes with India winless in the five-match set.
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 has clinched a 2-1 ODI series triumph over India at Lord’s, with Jos Buttler’s explosive finish and Harry Brook’s form underpinning victory. India’s Rohit Sharma produced a scintillating 138, but Jacob Bethell’s late intervention in the chase helped England defend 360 for seven. Root’s 74 and Curran’s all-round impact also shape a dramatic conclusion to the series.
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 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.
England has built a 195-run lead at Headingley as Jordan Cox leads a productive day with 73, Brook and Lawrence adding half-centuries, while Usman claims wickets for Pakistan. Sam Curran faces a groin injury and will miss the third Test.
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.
Australia has leveled the two-Test series against Bangladesh with an innings-and-51-run win in Mackay, powered by Mitchell Starc’s 10-wicket haul. The result follows a shock Darwin defeat and shifts momentum as Australia’s bowlers dominate, while the batting remains a work in progress.
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.
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.
England completes a 3-0 series win after a dramatic third Test at Edgbaston as Pakistan replaces head coach and drops seven players amid off-field turmoil. England’s pace attack dominates, with Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer leading a mouthwatering display; Pakistan’s squad reshuffle signals a turbulent phase.
Pakistan has replaced its head coach and seven players after heavy defeats to England, with Mike Hesson taking charge for the third Test at Edgbaston. The changes aim to restore balance and inject new talent as the tour nears its close.
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 have completed a 3-0 series whitewash against Pakistan after a dominant batting display and a sharp bowling performance, sealing victory on day four with Root and Cox guiding a comfortable chase of 130.
Pakistan’s Razaullah belts nine sixes on 81 off 63, guiding a 449 all out as England chase 130 to seal the series. Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and Azan Awais contribute 50s; England’s bowlers struggle to stem the attack.
England have completed a 3-0 series whitewash over Pakistan as Joe Root anchors a steady end to a chaotic summer that saw Ben Stokes retire, Brendon McCullum depart and disciplinary issues surface. The team now heads into Stephen Fleming’s arrival with a clearer path and a stronger culture.