England head coach Brendon McCullum supports Joe Root's reappointment as Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, while praising new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming and backing Harry Brook as a future leader.
The ECB appointed Joe Root as England's Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, bypassing white-ball captain Harry Brook to prevent format overload.
Former England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum has backed Harry Brook to become Test captain in the future, following Joe Root's reappointment after Ben Stokes' retirement.
Sunrisers Leeds defeated London Spirit by 37 runs after posting the highest total in Hundred history with 241-2 at Headingley, propelled by Ryan Rickelton, Mitchell Marsh, and a rapid 15-ball fifty from Harry Brook.
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.
Ben Duckett's half-century and crucial catch helped Trent Rockets defeat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs at Trent Bridge, extending their lead at the top of The Hundred table with a fourth consecutive win.
England secured a 2-1 one-day international series victory against India at Lord's, posting 387 for three, powered by Ben Duckett's 141. Despite Rohit Sharma's ferocious 138, India fell short by 27 runs, finishing on 360 for seven, with Jacob Bethell's key wicket turning the tide.
England captain Harry Brook aims for a 4-0 T20I series win against India, which could elevate England to the No. 1 spot in the ICC rankings. England leads the series 3-0.
England secured a historic nine-wicket victory over India in the fourth T20I at Bristol, clinching the five-match series 3-0. Chasing 159, England's captain Harry Brook (79*) and Phil Salt (59*) led an unbeaten 151-run partnership to chase the target in just 13.5 overs.
England secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over India in Bristol, powered by Harry Brook's explosive 79 off 35 balls. India struggled to 159, with Shreyas Iyer scoring 80, before England comfortably chased the target, with Phil Salt also contributing significantly. This win puts England in a strong position to overtake India as world No1.
England secured a 3-0 lead in their T20I series against India with a dominant nine-wicket victory in Bristol. Chasing 159, Harry Brook (79*) and Phil Salt (59*) led England to victory with an unbeaten 151-run partnership.
England's Bazball era, characterized by aggressive cricket and focus on viral content, concludes with a home series loss after leading 1-0. The approach, driven by Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, prioritized individual expression and 'influencer cricket' over team ethic and detail, leading to criticism of self-absorption and a lack of strategy. The article laments the commodification of talent and the decline of traditional cricket structures in England.
India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the opening T20I. Varun Chakaravarthy returns from injury, while England rests Archer and Tongue. Both captains expressed confidence in their teams.
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.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a major talking point ahead of India's T20I series against England. If he debuts, he'll be India's youngest international player, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record. England captain Harry Brook confirmed his team has prepared strategies to counter the young batsman.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a major talking point ahead of India's T20I series against England. If he debuts, he'll be India's youngest international player, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record. England captain Harry Brook confirmed his team has prepared strategies for the young batsman.
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.
England has revealed their playing XI for the first T20I against India, captained by Harry Brook. The team features over 650 T20 international caps, highlighting their experience. The series opener is set for Wednesday in Chester-le-Street.
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 men's cricket faces a significant leadership crisis following a home Test series defeat and captain Ben Stokes' resignation. The future of "Bazball," coach Brendon McCullum, managing director Rob Key, and ECB chief Richard Gould is in question, with Harry Brook backed by Stokes as a potential successor.
Harry Brook is expected to counterattack after the break on a challenging pitch, as England faces New Zealand in a Test match where the pitch conditions have significantly deteriorated, causing difficulties for batsmen.
England cricket team's recent losses and off-field disciplinary issues highlight a critical need for Ben Stokes's leadership. The ECB's handling of player celebrations and curfews has been criticized, exposing a lack of clear communication and accountability, particularly from coach Brendon McCullum.
England selects 17-player squad for 5-match T20I series against India starting July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles making his international debut. Harry Brook captains the side, which includes key players Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, and Adil Rashid.
