Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. (AP) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is reportedly unhappy with Cricket Ireland for hosting Afghanistan in a five-match ODI series, even though England continue to play Afghanistan in ICC tournaments.The five-match ODI series between Ireland and Afghanistan began on Wednesday in Bready. According to a report in The Guardian, Ireland’s…
England’s Joe Root and Gus Atkinson (AP Photo) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled a packed home schedule for 2027, headlined by the men’s five-Test Ashes series against Australia and the women’s multi-format Ashes, with both contests set to run simultaneously across one of the busiest summers in recent memory.England’s bid to…
London, July 23 (IANS) The Oval has been confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final in 2027 will be played at The Oval, with the title clash scheduled from June 9 to 13. The venue will host the prestigious match for the…
Former Australia cricketer and coach Justin Langer poses for a photograph with the Waterford Crystal trophy. (Reuters File) TimesofIndia.com in London: Former Australia opener and coach Justin Langer has emerged as the leading contender to become England’s next Test head coach after Brendon McCullum was sacked from the role last week.Langer is understood to be…
Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) England’s search for a new Test coach has taken on a distinctly IPL flavour, with several of the world’s most accomplished franchise coaches emerging as leading contenders to replace Brendon McCullum following his dismissal.Former England coach and current Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower heads a nine-man shortlist that also…
Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) English cricket’s fondness for Brendon McCullum’s acumen as a Test coach has ended with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) sacking him on Sunday after four years in the job. ECB, however, has retained his services for the white-ball teams.Sunday’s development is a culmination of a tumultuous eight months which…
Former England captain Ben Stokes has reignited speculation surrounding his retirement with a cryptic two-word social media post after reports emerged that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over footage of his retirement announcement.Stokes, who announced his decision to retire from international cricket during the Trent Bridge…
England’s Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes (AP Photo) England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson have been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into a nightclub incident that occurred after their team’s victory over New Zealand earlier this month. The pair had already been handed written warnings by the England and Wales…
Ben Stokes Gus Atkinson (Photo by Getty Images) England stars Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been pulled out of their ongoing County Championship matches after a request from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), a move that has fuelled speculation that both players could return for the third Test against New Zealand at…
Engalnd captain Ben Stokes (Getty Images) England Test captain Ben Stokes is set to return to competitive action after being included in Durham’s 15-man squad for their upcoming County Championship clash against Northamptonshire at Chester-le-Street, which begins on Friday.The all-rounder has not featured since being left out of England’s ongoing second Test against New Zealand…