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(c)Cricinfo en-gb Head coach wants "refinement" of Test approach after being backed by ECB following Ashes debacle https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/417500/417584.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1538857.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1538857.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/brendon-mccullum-refreshed-keen-finish-job-we-started-england-1538857 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:33:33 GMT Kent allrounder rescues hosts after they plummet to 36 for 5 in face of searching spell https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/417000/417089.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1538889.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1538889.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-lions-vs-sa-a-ekansh-singh-95-props-up-lions-after-tiaan-van-vuuren-five-for-1538889 Fri, 29 May 2026 19:08:46 GMT England also appear to be leaning towards recall for Shoaib Bashir ahead of first Test of summer 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https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1537596.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1537596.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/csa-squeeze-out-home-fans-with-ticket-sales-for-new-years-test-1537596 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:29:46 GMT Batter led England in 25 of his 50 Tests, and also claimed an England cap as a fly-half in rugby union https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/417100/417198.4.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1537322.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1537322.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mjk-smith-former-england-and-warwickshire-captain-dies-aged-92-1537322 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:39:13 GMT England names 15-player squad for two four-day matches beginning next week https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/387200/387294.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536860.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536860.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mousley-to-captain-england-lions-in-south-africa-red-ball-series-1536860 Tue, 19 May 2026 11:08:33 GMT Former England allrounder is set for his first franchise coaching role overseas after two seasons in the Hundred with Northern Superchargers outside of his current England Lions role https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/399300/399399.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536680.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536680.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/andrew-flintoff-set-to-be-named-new-sydney-thunder-bbl-coach-1536680 Thu, 14 May 2026 07:57:57 GMT Rob Key says Sussex captain has 'done what was required of him' after ending two-year spell on outer https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414900/414993.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536584.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536584.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-ready-go-back-world-class-ollie-robinson-1536584 Thu, 14 May 2026 01:28:33 GMT Taylor set to become first female coach to work with senior England men's team https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/412900/412906.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536566.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536566.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/sarah-taylor-appointed-england-mens-test-fielding-coach-new-zealand-series-1536566 Wed, 13 May 2026 18:27:48 GMT Allrounder played four Tests for England alongside more than 200 appearances for his county https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/404300/404326.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536561.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536561.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/liam-dawson-retires-first-class-cricket-immediate-effect-1536561 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:20 GMT England confirm North as new selector, announce 15-man squad with seven changes from Ashes https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/415200/415211.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536523.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536523.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/gay-rew-robinson-named-for-englands-first-test-against-new-zealand-1536523 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:05:45 GMT Durham's director of cricket takes over after lengthy search to replace outgoing Luke Wright https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/416800/416806.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536529.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536529.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/marcus-north-confirmed-as-england-mens-new-national-selector-1536529 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:01:24 GMT Potential for T20I tour to be included in 2027-31 FTP, following T20 World Cup thriller https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413100/413112.5.jpg 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https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ollie-robinson-reveals-brendon-mccullum-encouragement-eyes-england-test-recall-1535246 Tue, 05 May 2026 09:08:07 GMT England name 15-player squad with Sciver-Brunt captaining, and Wyatt-Hodge retained for eighth campaign https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/415900/415962.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1534141.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1534141.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/tilly-corteen-coleman-named-in-england-womens-t20-world-cup-squad-1534141 Sun, 10 May 2026 14:17:41 GMT Charlotte Edwards has largely stuck with core group, who have one last chance to perform on world stage https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/395500/395522.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1534237.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1534237.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/womens-t20-world-cup-fresh-face-tilly-corteen-coleman-arrives-to-reinforce-england-old-guard-1534237 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:59:33 GMT Supporters' group distances itself from former cheerleader, who will be standing for Oldham Council https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/416300/416315.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1534162.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1534162.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/vic-flowers-former-barmy-army-cheerleader-to-stand-as-reform-uk-candidate-1534162 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:20:49 GMT Spinning allrounder reflects on formidable career, as he targets future role as coach ... and maybe selector https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/416100/416133.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533519.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533519.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/everything-has-to-come-to-an-end-samit-patel-bows-out-of-english-cricket-after-24-years-1533519 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:15:33 GMT Warwickshire and Knighthead Capital apply Tom Brady model by bringing Birmingham's highest-profile footballer on board https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/415900/415993.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533318.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533318.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/brings-magic-dust-inside-story-jude-bellinghams-birmingham-phoenix-investment-1533318 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:15:44 GMT This will be the England allrounder's first stint in the IPL https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/409300/409313.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533267.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533267.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2026-rehan-ahmed-replaces-ben-duckett-at-delhi-capitals-1533267 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:12 GMT Batter defends absence from County Championship, despite criticism from former pros including Alastair Cook https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/416000/416012.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533119.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533119.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jacob-bethell-keen-to-cement-no-3-test-berth-despite-ipl-downtime-1533119 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:31:15 GMT Real Madrid star and Birmingham City graduate invests approx £1 million in home city club https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/416000/416001.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533043.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533043.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jude-bellingham-buys-minority-stake-in-birmingham-phoenix-1533043 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:38:58 GMT Changes under discussion could bring England qualification more into line with ICC regulations https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/304800/304828.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1532354.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1532354.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ecb-considering-relaxing-rules-england-eligibility-1532354 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:39:41 GMT England captain aims to play three first-class games, including England Lions, ahead of NZ series https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/415100/415198.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1531999.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1531999.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/stokes-got-lucky-with-facial-injury-as-he-targets-durham-comeback-in-may-1531999 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:40:56 GMT England captain uses in-house media to break lengthy silence and reaffirm partnership with head coach https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/415600/415642.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1531855.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1531855.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/stokes-says-talk-of-rift-with-mccullum-is-massive-overstatement-1531855 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:06:30 GMT Four Indians among Five Cricketers of Year in latest edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/415600/415631.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1531836.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1531836.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mitchell-starc-deepti-sharma-named-as-wisdens-leading-cricketers-in-the-world-1531836 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:52:29 GMT Six players involved on the Ashes tour were in action on the opening day of the County Championship https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/407900/407956.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1530279.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1530279.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/harry-brook-sit-out-april-joe-root-three-yorkshire-appearances-1530279 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:55:10 GMT No further action taken against Tongue, after incident in which England white-ball captain was hit by nightclub bouncer https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/415100/415146.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1530115.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1530115.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/brook-bethell-receive-warnings-from-cricket-regulator-after-wellington-incident-1530115 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:29:16 GMT England's "jam-packed" schedule means involvement in mooted Asia Cup-style tournament unlikely https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/411500/411594.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529986.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529986.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ecb-unmoved-by-irelands-euro-nations-cup-proposal-1529986 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:50:48 GMT England Test captain had been expected to play first round of County Championship for Durham https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/415000/415013.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529572.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529572.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ben-stokes-out-action-may-broken-cheekbone-1529572 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:07:38 GMT England opener is vulnerable after limited impact in Ashes, and needs runs at Kent to make his case https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/320700/320720.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529261.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529261.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/crawley-confronts-the-consequences-of-another-winter-of-failed-promise-1529261 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:43:30 GMT Rob Key begins hunt for Luke Wright's successor, but challenges abound over role's remit https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/402300/402329.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529158.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529158.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/selecting-the-selector-proves-tricky-as-ecb-find-options-thin-on-the-ground-1529158 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:38:02 GMT Managing director lifts the lid on "fairly tetchy" call with allrounder, who remains in England's plans https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414600/414662.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528955.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528955.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/key-no-reason-livingstone-should-think-england-career-is-over-1528955 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:23:22 GMT The 35-year-old England left-arm quick has recent success behind him having won this year's ILT20 and the BBL https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/412400/412425.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528946.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528946.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2026-david-payne-replaces-jack-edwards-at-sunrisers-hyderabad-1528946 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:12:58 GMT Management back the incumbents to turn the Test team's fortunes, but proof will be in the pudding https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/409900/409942.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528916.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528916.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/no-change-is-all-change-as-ecb-opt-for-the-rinse-and-repeat-cycle-1528916 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:37:16 GMT England captain 'so happy' to continue to work with McCullum and Key, despite gruelling winter https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/411600/411614.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528920.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528920.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ben-stokes-says-ashes-aftermath-has-been-hardest-period-of-captaincy-1528920 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:12:37 GMT ECB chief executive puts faith in Key, McCullum and Stokes to learn from Ashes disappointment https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414800/414855.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528905.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528905.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/gould-backs-england-hierarchy-to-adapt-as-status-quo-holds-sway-1528905 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:26:47 GMT ECB chief executive says uptick in interest over past four years is reason to keep faith in leadership https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/401700/401736.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528910.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528910.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/gould-england-tests-against-australia-india-are-significant-priorities-1528910 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:06:39 GMT Australia's men will also host England for white-ball cricket while the women will face Bangladesh and New Zealand https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/376900/376910.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528605.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528605.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/four-tests-in-four-weeks-to-challenge-australia-new-zealand-quicks-1528605 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:54:47 GMT The tournament would evoke the Asia Cup, featuring a handful of European teams https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/406400/406433.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528521.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528521.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ireland-eye-2027-launch-for-euro-nations-cup-1528521 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:35:30 GMT New role could feature more accountability in wake of criticisms about communication with county game https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414700/414775.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528419.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528419.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ecb-advertise-for-new-mens-selector-as-hierarchy-prepares-to-face-the-music-1528419 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:47:10 GMT Manufacturer warns of "major crisis" as conflict in Gulf impacts freight costs https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/227400/227467.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528418.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528418.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ecb-play-down-dukes-supply-chain-fears-ahead-of-county-season-1528418 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:01:29 GMT Former England captain has made one half-century in four ICC events, but is contracted for another 18 months https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414700/414770.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528343.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528343.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jos-buttler-still-has-england-ambitions-despite-t20-world-cup-slump-1528343 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:52:44 GMT Keeper-batter rues shortcomings in Australia but hopes to take lessons into new season https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/399100/399181.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528339.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528339.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/jamie-smith-ipl-omission-can-be-blessing-in-disguise-after-tough-ashes-winter-1528339 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:47:43 GMT Former vice-captain will be back in county ranks for first time since 2022 ahead of Test summer https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/398700/398744.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528198.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528198.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ollie-pope-ashes-axing-was-right-decision-at-the-time-1528198 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:39:35 GMT Livingstone's explosive interview with ESPNcricinfo exposes issues within disjointed England set-up https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/402300/402324.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528248.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528248.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/can-englands-regime-change-to-meet-post-ashes-realities-1528248 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:54:10 GMT Surrey's head coach defends Championship as 'best breeding ground' in world game https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/338200/338237.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528193.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528193.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/surrey-head-coach-gareth-batty-routes-from-county-cricket-to-england-team-have-misted-over-1528193 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:43:37 GMT Varun was the joint-highest wicket-taking but lost the No. 1 spot among bowlers to Afghanistan's Rashid https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414100/414125.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527636.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527636.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ishan-kishan-jumps-to-second-in-icc-t20i-batting-rankings-1527636 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:27:47 GMT The 150th anniversary Test next March will be a day-night contest with crowds of 90,000 expected for the first three days https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/410100/410142.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527616.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527616.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pink-ball-ashes-test-still-part-of-cricket-australias-plans-for-2029-30-series-1527616 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:30:16 GMT England batter takes over from Liam Livingstone who has joined London Spirit https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/386000/386082.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527515.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527515.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/bethell-named-as-birmingham-phoenix-captain-for-2026-hundred-1527515 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:38:26 GMT Flawed but valiant T20 World Cup campaign offers scant proof that Brendon McCullum can recreate magic https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414500/414581.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527512.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527512.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/vibes-fumes-englands-mccullum-era-run-out-road-1527512 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:33:50 GMT Iconic figure oversaw MCC's pitch preparations for almost half a century https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/279200/279213.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527284.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527284.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/lords-mourns-mick-hunt-legendary-groundsman-for-49-years-1527284 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:44:51 GMT West Indies have been in India since March 1 due to airspace closures over West Asia https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413900/413948.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527194.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527194.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-west-indies-and-south-africa-to-leave-india-over-the-weekend-on-charter-flights-1527194 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:01:52 GMT Samson's 89 trumped Bethell's 105 on a night of pulsating drama, studded with 499 runs in 40 overs https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414300/414395.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527004.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527004.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-2026-india-in-final-after-clinching-high-scoring-thriller-1527004 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:08:20 GMT "I did not miss two centuries. I have made 97 and 89 - it is a very big thing," Sanju Samson says of his back-to-back match-winning innings at the T20 World Cup https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414300/414391.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527030.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527030.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-semi-final-sanju-samson-maiden-world-cup-final-one-of-the-best-moments-in-my-life-1527030 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:52:12 GMT Captain holds hands up over costly fielding error as England exit T20 World Cup in semi-final defeat to India https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414400/414412.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527016.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527016.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-semi-final-harry-brook-dropping-sanju-samson-my-big-mistake-1527016 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:28:23 GMT Head coach admits team veered away from attacking game during Ashes, but praises white-ball 'identity' https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413400/413456.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527025.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1527025.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-semi-final-mccullum-would-love-to-carry-on-1527025 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:27:22 GMT In a high scoring semi-final in Mumbai, Jasprit Bumrah bowled two economical overs at the death to shut down England's chase https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414400/414414.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526999.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526999.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-semi-final-sanju-samson-i-would-not-be-standing-here-if-not-for-jasprit-bumrah-1526999 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:33:21 GMT India went in with an unchanged XI https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414000/414034.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526957.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526957.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-2026-england-opt-to-bowl-bring-in-jamie-overton-for-rehan-ahmed-1526957 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:30:13 GMT The two teams are meeting in the semi-finals for the third straight edition, on the back of less than perfect campaigns, and seeking a historic third title https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414300/414304.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526793.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526793.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ind-vs-eng-t20-world-cup-semi-final-india-vs-england-pt-3-could-be-the-match-that-defines-eras-1526793 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:57:39 GMT England captain leans into slow-bowling strengths ahead of crucial semi-final at the Wankhede https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414300/414348.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526810.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526810.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/harry-brook-england-get-a-bad-rap-about-playing-spin-1526810 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:10:54 GMT He said England will be hoping to draw inspiration from the 2022 semi-final in Adelaide, when India were comprehensively beaten by 10 wickets https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414000/414042.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526681.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526681.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-curran-backs-england-to-play-the-perfect-game-and-silence-wankhede-crowd-1526681 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:40:39 GMT Jonny Bairstow and family remain in Gulf as white-ball squad return home https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/324100/324115.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526634.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526634.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/england-lions-return-to-uk-after-security-situation-causes-cancellation-of-uae-tour-1526634 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:16:42 GMT England Women training camp postponed as board reiterates safety is "top priority" https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/328900/328970.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526392.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526392.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ecb-cancel-england-lions-fixture-amid-escalating-security-situation-in-uae-1526392 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:53:40 GMT "There's been a lot said about Jos," Brook said before saying Buttler was "probably the best white-ball player to have ever played the game" https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414000/414042.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526273.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526273.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/englands-jos-buttler-in-a-rut-but-gets-harry-brooks-backing-for-semi-finals-1526273 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:27:07 GMT England content to win key moments - and games - en route to World Cup semi-finals https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414100/414199.6.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526281.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526281.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/will-jacks-perfect-game-no-one-really-cares-1526281 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:22:57 GMT New Zealand let the game slip and missed the chance to make the semi-final on their own terms https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414100/414194.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526259.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526259.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-england-outmuscle-new-zealand-in-nervy-game-and-keep-pakistan-alive-1526259 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:18:17 GMT Rehan Ahmed in for England https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414100/414175.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526221.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526221.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/unchanged-new-zealand-bat-first-in-colombo-1526221 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:48:56 GMT Victory in Colombo would secure last-four berth but narrow defeat might also be enough https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414000/414074.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526093.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526093.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-t20-world-cup-preview-can-new-zealand-lock-in-semi-final-spot-1526093 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:50:22 GMT Bowling coach believes England have more to give, but the most encouraging sign for him isn't the margin of victory but the method https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414100/414120.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526072.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1526072.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/eng-vs-nz-t20-world-cup-tim-southee-targets-perfect-game-in-emotional-face-off-1526072 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:28:35 GMT After Brook fell, England lost three wickets for six runs in 12 balls before crossing the line against Pakistan https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414000/414052.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525827.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525827.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/classy-harry-brook-century-puts-nervy-england-in-the-t20-world-cup-2026-semi-final-1525827 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:43:52 GMT Faheem Ashraf made way for the left-arm quick https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/414000/414030.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525778.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525778.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-eng-vs-pak-pakistan-bat-vs-unchanged-england-with-afridi-back-1525778 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:44:18 GMT Pallekele has been happy hunting ground for Group 2 leaders, but Pakistan are team most in need of victory https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413900/413969.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525609.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525609.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mens-t20-world-cup-england-seek-home-from-home-comforts-as-pakistan-face-critical-encounter-1525609 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:58:12 GMT Eight home Tests this season make up the bulk of their WTC 2025-27 cycle, with South Africa scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in February 2027 https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/409700/409764.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525568.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525568.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/early-season-cape-town-test-headlines-south-africas-2026-27-home-season-1525568 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:18:01 GMT Combination of Dawson, Rashid and Jacks continues stellar run for English spinners in Pallekele https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413900/413941.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525590.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525590.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/dawson-hails-versatil-england-spin-attack-pakistan-clash-1525590 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:08:13 GMT Defending a modest total of 146 after Phil Salt's lone hand, Will Jacks takes three as Sri Lanka are rolled for 95 https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413900/413938.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525447.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525447.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-sl-vs-eng-match-report-will-jacks-stars-again-as-england-dismantle-sri-lanka-1525447 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:58:28 GMT Opener looks a shadow of dominant self but captain is sure he'll come good when team needs him https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413900/413955.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525473.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525473.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/brook-backs-buttler-as-england-overcome-more-top-order-batting-frailties-1525473 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:50:00 GMT England have picked the same XI for the fourth match in a row for their T20 World Cup Super Eight game against Sri Lanka in Pallekele https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413900/413927.6.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525414.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525414.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-sl-vs-eng-toss-report-sri-lanka-bring-back-chameera-and-mishara-ask-unchanged-england-to-bat-1525414 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:33:30 GMT England have a well-rounded team and recent success against Sri Lanka but carry blemishes from their group-stage games https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413800/413841.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525337.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525337.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-stage-set-for-sri-lanka-to-pounce-on-england-1525337 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:34:41 GMT He also urges England batters to"go hell for leather" and put Sri Lanka "under pressure" https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413800/413894.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525296.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525296.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-brook-draws-confidence-from-pallekele-past-but-wary-of-sri-lankas-batting-1525296 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:19:51 GMT England opener passed 4,000 runs against Italy but has not gone past 26 in four group-stage innings https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413200/413250.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525217.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525217.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/buttler-frustrated-by-world-cup-form-but-wont-rein-himself-in-1525217 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:40:45 GMT Surrey grandee would be strong contender for role within English cricket in wake of Ashes loss https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/295400/295416.2.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525110.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1525110.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/alec-stewart-sidesteps-england-question-at-cricketers-trust-unveiling-1525110 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:21:09 GMT In the Super Eight stage, India, Zimbabwe, West Indies and South Africa will be in Group 1, and England, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Group 2 https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413500/413599.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524905.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524905.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-pakistan-complete-super-eight-line-up-1524905 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:22:03 GMT Will Jacks and Sam Curran hold off Italy with Harry Brook happy to see back of group stage https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413600/413675.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524564.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524564.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-we-need-to-be-a-lot-better-england-reflect-on-latest-narrow-escape-1524564 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:20:32 GMT Ben Manenti and Grant Stewart kept Italy in the hunt till the very end in a 203-run chase https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413600/413667.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524540.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524540.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-jacks-the-star-as-england-qualify-for-super-eights-with-nervy-win-1524540 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:57:39 GMT Italy's Wayne Madsen remains sidelined with the dislocated shoulder that he sustained while fielding against Scotland https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413300/413337.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524497.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524497.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-england-opt-to-bat-in-bid-to-seal-super-eights-spot-both-teams-unchanged-1524497 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:37:21 GMT Banana-skin potential high with lowest-ranked side in competition raring to cause another upset https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413500/413503.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524335.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524335.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/mens-t20-world-cup-england-face-unexpected-test-of-nerve-in-italy-showdown-1524335 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:45:17 GMT Captain "glad to get over line" after being pushed by Scotland in nervy Kolkata clash https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413500/413502.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524131.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524131.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-eng-vs-sco-brook-relieved-as-england-do-enough-to-get-campaign-back-on-track-1524131 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:16:09 GMT England's Super Eight hopes remain on course after a five-wicket victory over Scotland https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413500/413504.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524114.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524114.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-eng-vs-sco-tom-banton-63-sets-up-nervy-win-for-england-1524114 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:21:37 GMT This will be the first completed T20I between England and Scotland after their meeting in Bridgetown during 2024's T20 World Cup was washed out https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413400/413456.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524063.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1524063.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-england-bowl-against-scotland-both-teams-unchanged-1524063 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:37:41 GMT Opener channels spirit of 2022 triumph after West Indies defeat left them with no room for error https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413300/413327.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523912.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523912.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-phil-salt-england-best-version-scotland-clash-1523912 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:08:19 GMT Grudge match given added edge by coinciding with Six Nations clash in Edinburgh https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413100/413168.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523745.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523745.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-2026-kolkata-the-stage-as-england-scotland-resume-auld-rivalry-1523745 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:17:25 GMT "Thank god we won against Nepal the other night. Otherwise we'd be in a tricky situation," says England captain https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413300/413337.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523583.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523583.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-eng-harry-brook-believes-england-too-careful-in-pursuit-of-west-indies-1523583 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:36:21 GMT Rutherford scored an unbeaten fifty, while Motie and Chase shared five wickets between them as England went down to West Indies at Wankhede again https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413300/413326.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523567.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523567.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/wi-vs-eng-sherfane-rutherford-spinners-lead-west-indies-to-second-straight-win-1523567 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:52:18 GMT Luke Wood and Matthew Forde miss out for England and WI respectively https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/389400/389478.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523507.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523507.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/t20-world-cup-england-vs-west-indies-eng-vs-wi-jamie-overton-and-roston-chase-return-to-xis-in-mumbai-1523507 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:37:12 GMT Both teams are coming off wins in their opening fixtures of the 2026 T20 World Cup https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413200/413250.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523297.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523297.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ghosts-of-2016-writ-large-as-england-west-indies-meet-again-1523297 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:31:21 GMT Bell, 43, joins a Capitals side that narrowly missed out on a playoffs berth in 2025 https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/337600/337683.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523303.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523303.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ian-bell-joins-delhi-capitals-as-assistant-coach-1523303 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:02:05 GMT Former England captain points to importance of reading conditions and adapting on the day https://p.imgci.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/413200/413236.5.jpg https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523265.html?ex_cid=OTC-RSS https://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1523265.html https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/world-cup-pressure-consequences-250-300-scores-less-likely-jos-buttler-1523265 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:09:10 GMT