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Andrew Flintoff Resigns as England Lions Head Coach
Andrew Flintoff has resigned as England Lions head coach to join Sydney Thunder. Mike Yardy will take charge of the upcoming match against Pakistan Men on August 12.
3 Oct 2026
1 Aug 2026
Rob Key Clarifies England Test Captaincy Decision Regarding Harry Brook
Rob Key has clarified that Harry Brook was overlooked for the England Test captaincy due to timing and maturity concerns, rather than his white-ball workload. Joe Root has been reappointed to lead the Test side into the upcoming series against Pakistan.
31 Jul 2026
Joe Root Reappointed as England Test Captain Amid Criticism
Joe Root has been reappointed as England Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, with Stephen Fleming named as the new head coach. The decision has been labeled a "retrograde step" by pundit Mark Butcher, while others highlight the potential for a strong tactical partnership between Root and Fleming.
16 Jul 2026
England's New Test Coach: The Urgent To-Do List After Bazball
England is searching for a new Test coach to succeed Brendon McCullum, with a focus on appointing a new captain, improving off-field discipline, and finding a successor for Ben Stokes. The new leadership must balance aggressive cricket with tactical refinement ahead of next summer's Ashes.
12 Jul 2026
Brendon McCullum Departs England Test Role, Retains White-Ball Duties
Brendon McCullum is stepping down as England's Test head coach following a difficult run of results, but will continue to lead the white-ball teams. The ECB is now seeking a successor to lead the Test side ahead of next summer's Ashes.
11 Jul 2026
ICC Clears ECB Following Review of Ben Stokes' Dressing Room Video
The ICC will take no action against the ECB after reviewing a dressing room video of Ben Stokes' retirement announcement, which had initially raised concerns regarding anti-corruption protocols for protected match areas.
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23 Oct 2026
Harry Brook double century in vain as Sri Lanka stun England
Sri Lanka chased down 430 to beat England in Rawalpindi despite Harry Brook's record ODI double century, a 202 from 116 balls that set the fastest double hundred in the format. England's bowlers dropped too short and took only one wicket between the fifth and 41st overs, with Sam Curran conceding 103 runs from nine overs. Janith Liyanage's unbeaten 61 finished the chase with one ball to spare.
22 Oct 2026
McCullum Brook relationship has blossomed says England coach
Brendon McCullum says his relationship with Harry Brook has blossomed since he stepped away from the Test job, praising Brook's tactics and standing in the dressing room. England's T20 side tops the world rankings, while the ODI side lost its tri-series opener to Pakistan by 87 runs and faces Sri Lanka next in Rawalpindi.
20 Oct 2026
England ODI tri-series opens with Pakistan clash in Rawalpindi
England open their ODI tri-series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, with Sri Lanka the third side in the tournament. The series doubles as an audition for the Test tour of South Africa, with Mason Crane, James Coles, Will Jacks, Henry Crocombe and Sam Curran all under scrutiny.
19 Oct 2026
Australia Test Tour Reignites Rivalry Against South Africa After Sandpapergate
Australia begins its first Test tour of South Africa since the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal with a three-match series starting in Durban. The matchup pits the top two ranked Test nations against each other following South Africa's World Test Championship victory.
18 Oct 2026
Kagiso Rabada Return Confirmed as South Africa Reshuffle for Gqeberha Test
South Africa welcome back fast bowler Kagiso Rabada for the second Test against Australia in Gqeberha following a 214-run defeat in Durban. Several changes to the batting lineup are expected, while Australia assess fast bowler workloads and abrasive pitch conditions.
23 Oct 2026
Eala Shnaider result ends Filipino run at Ningbo Open
Alex Eala lost 7-5, 6-4 to Diana Shnaider in the second round of the WTA500 Ningbo Open in China, ending her bid for a quarterfinal place. Eala led 4-3 in both sets and held a 40-15 lead in the eighth game of the second set before Shnaider took control. Shnaider next faces world No. 12 Iva Jovic, the No. 4 seed.