Nottinghamshire's Test, ODI and county hub on the River Trent
Harry Brook has signalled willingness to captain England in all formats, describing it as a privilege and acknowledging the demanding nature of the role. He has committed to England cricket and rejected overseas franchise leagues, amid speculation about the next Test captain after Ben Stokes’s retirement.
Brendon McCullum has indicated Ben Stokes is likely to return as England captain for the third Test against New Zealand, after curfew-breach suspensions and ECB investigations. Stokes has been withdrawn from county duty while the ECB probes the incident, and Joe Root has captained in his absence. The team faces a pivotal moment as selection is announced ahead of Trent Bridge.
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.