Rajat Patidar will captain the Central Zone squad for the 2026 Duleep Trophy in Bengaluru (Aug 23-Sep 10), with Rinku Singh as vice-captain. Saransh Jain, part of India's Test squad, is expected to miss early matches, potentially making his Test debut against Sri Lanka.
Joe Root has been reappointed as England's Test captain, succeeding Ben Stokes. Root, who previously led the team for five years until 2022, expressed excitement and confidence, drawing on his past leadership experience. He will begin his second stint against Pakistan on August 19.
England's Test cricket team appoints Stephen Fleming as coach after a period of poor performance and leadership changes. Managing director Rob Key emphasizes the need for sustained success and developing future leaders, with Fleming set to focus on refining players and coaching pathways.
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.
Justin Langer expresses doubt over England's proposed coaching setup for red-ball cricket, suggesting it can only succeed if the Test coach and Brendon McCullum share an identical approach.
Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Kevin Keegan, who died at 75, praising him for creating Newcastle United's "greatest team" despite their fierce Premier League rivalry in 1996. Ferguson highlighted Keegan's re-energizing of the club and his ability to attract top players.
England's cricket team faces a challenging summer with ticket sales low and competition from the IPL. Ollie Robinson's recall after past controversies offers a potential spark for the 'Bazball' era, but questions remain about his maturity and the team's relevance.
Hardik Pandya will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on June 2 for fitness assessments. He is expected to join the India ODI squad for the Afghanistan series on June 11, after a week of drills. Meanwhile, the India Test squad begins training in Mullanpur for their match against Afghanistan.
Hardik Pandya will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on June 2 for fitness assessments ahead of the Afghanistan series. The Indian Test squad also begins training in Mullanpur for their one-off Test.
Sarah Taylor, former England wicketkeeper, joins England's men's Test team as fielding coach for the New Zealand series on a short-term basis, praised by ECB Director Rob Key as "one of the best in the business". England also announces squad for the first Test, including newcomers Emilio Gay, Sonny Baker, and James Rew, and returns for Ollie Robinson and Rehan Ahmed.
Team India is considering resting key players like Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in June 2026 to manage workloads following the IPL. Fringe players may receive maiden call-ups for the non-WTC fixture.
James Rew's start to the season makes him a strong contender for an England call-up, but how would he fit into the Test team?
