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Brydon Carse Charged by Cricket Regulator Following Nightclub Incident
England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been charged by the Cricket Regulator under Regulation 3.2 following an August incident in Derby. The case has been referred to an independent Cricket Discipline Panel after Carse was omitted from multiple national squads.
3 Oct 2026
3 Oct 2026
England Secure 2027 Cricket World Cup Spot; West Indies Face Qualifier
England have secured their place in the 2027 Cricket World Cup by finishing in the top eight of the ODI rankings. Meanwhile, the West Indies must enter a qualifying tournament for the third successive cycle, as the ICC prepares for a controversial new format.
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.
22 Jul 2026
Stuart Broad Questions Appeal of England Test Head Coach Role
Stuart Broad has suggested the England Test head coach role has become less attractive due to the rise of lucrative franchise cricket opportunities. Following Andy Flower's refusal of the position, the ECB faces mounting pressure to find a successor while also addressing the Test captaincy vacancy.
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.