England named a 16-man squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, addressing the absence of Ben Stokes by recalling Dan Lawrence and selecting Jordan Cox to bat at No 3 under returning captain Joe Root.
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar paid tribute to retired India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, praising his underrated leadership during the historic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in Australia.
Ben Stokes aims to coach England after retirement, surprised by Joe Root's Test captaincy appointment over Harry Brook, and denies returning for 2027 Ashes.
Former England cricket captain Ben Stokes has revealed an ambition to coach the national team in the future, while expressing surprise that Harry Brook was overlooked for the Test captaincy in favour of Joe Root.
Joe Root expressed enthusiasm for leading England's Test side again, citing incoming coach Stephen Fleming's vision as a key factor. Root, who returned to captaincy after Ben Stokes' removal, praised Fleming's energy and shared outlook, while also crediting Brendon McCullum and Stokes for transforming the team's approach.
England's managing director Rob Key indicated Ben Stokes might return to Test cricket despite his retirement. Key also confirmed Stephen Fleming as the new Test coach and Joe Root's reappointment as captain, defending the decisions amid some criticism.
Shreyas Iyer, captaining India in the opening T20I against Zimbabwe in Harare, won his eighth consecutive toss, surpassing MS Dhoni's record for most successive toss wins by an Indian captain in T20 Internationals. India elected to bowl first on a pitch expected to have pace and bounce.
Former India batter Hanuma Vihari criticized Shubman Gill's captaincy after India's 27-run ODI loss to England at Lord's. Vihari questioned the decision to field only five bowlers and omit Kuldeep Yadav, stressing the need for experienced match-winners for the ODI World Cup.
Australian cricketer David Warner pleaded guilty to a drink-driving charge from Easter Sunday, casting doubt on his captaincy of Sydney Thunder. He recorded a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit and faces a potential driving ban, fine, and prison term, with sentencing scheduled for August 18.
Trade talks for Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin are stalled due to recent front-office changes and high asking prices for young talent. A move might not happen until the 2026-27 NHL season, with the team possibly retaining Larkin if expectations aren't met, creating uncertainty for the club's leadership.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has ended its long-standing association with head coach Stephen Fleming. The franchise is reviewing its cricket operations, with former India batter Hemang Badani reportedly a contender to join the coaching staff. Fleming coached CSK for nearly two decades, leading them to multiple titles.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has ended its long-standing association with head coach Stephen Fleming. The franchise is reviewing its cricket operations, with former India batter Hemang Badani reportedly a contender to join the coaching staff. Fleming, who was with CSK for nearly two decades, led them to multiple titles.
India's new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer is facing criticism after two consecutive series defeats. Former player Saba Karim questioned Iyer's tactical decisions, particularly the batting order in a recent match, stating it differed from his IPL captaincy.
Shreyas Iyer's sister, Shresta Iyer, defended his captaincy after India's heavy T20I loss to England. She urged fans to be patient, citing legends who also lost matches, and expressed confidence in his future as a great Indian captain.
India suffers a massive 125-run T20I defeat in Nottingham, their fourth consecutive loss. Captain Shreyas Iyer calls the batting "atrocious" amid concerns over captaincy, IPL-influenced play, and questionable selection choices.
India faces England in the 3rd T20I at Trent Bridge, needing a win to avoid a 2-0 series deficit. Shreyas Iyer's captaincy struggles and the team's overseas performance are under scrutiny.
Suryakumar Yadav has refuted a fake statement circulating on social media, denying claims of unhappiness over his T20I captaincy and future. He reiterated his full support for the Indian team and congratulated young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on his record-breaking debut.
Charlie Dean, once defined by a controversial Mankad dismissal, has stepped up as England captain during Nat Sciver-Brunt's injury, steering the team to the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a calm and infectious leadership style.
Following Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket, Harry Brook is the leading candidate to become England's next Test captain. Brook expressed his honor and privilege at the prospect, calling Test cricket the pinnacle of the game. He also supported the decision to appoint Joe Root as captain for the second Test against New Zealand.
India's new T20I captain, Shreyas Iyer, expresses readiness for the leadership role, detailing his aggressive playing philosophy. Despite a recent series loss to Ireland, he aims to learn and build a fearless team identity ahead of the upcoming five-match series against England.
Harry Brook has expressed his readiness to take on the vacant England Test captaincy, stating it would be a "great honour" and a "dream" to lead the team. He is open to uniting the captaincy across all formats, a role last held briefly by Andrew Strauss in 2009. Brook, who currently captains England's white-ball teams, is committed to playing for England and is known for his fearless, attacking style.
Harry Brook has stated he would accept the England Test captaincy if offered and believes it's possible to lead the country in all three formats of cricket. Ben Stokes, the outgoing Test captain, has endorsed Brook as his successor. Brook, who is already the white-ball captain, acknowledged the demanding schedule but suggested his lack of franchise cricket involvement would allow focus on fitness and captaincy duties.
Ben Stokes has publicly endorsed Harry Brook as his successor to lead England's Test cricket team. Despite Brook not captaining in a recent Test, Stokes believes he is the natural choice due to his vice-captaincy and influence, backing him fully.
England’s Ben Stokes delivered pace and leadership while Ben Duckett struck a century as the series ended in dramatic fashion; New Zealand’s Tom Latham led a successful run-chase and several Kiwi batsmen contributed strong performances in a tightly contested series.
