Michael Vaughan: This is how England can win back the Ashes Sport Michael Vaughan has revealed how England can win back the Ashes this winter as he declared their Australian opposition “not a great team”. The former England captain, who led his side to victory in the iconic 2005 Ashes test series, outlined his blueprint of how to win Down Under. Ben Stokes’s side will take on [...]
Is Joe Root actually the greatest English batsman ever? Opinion Joe Root has been acclaimed as the greatest English batsman ever, but is it actually true? Paul Ormerod delves into the stats.
England Cricket drives on sponsor roster with Toyota deal Sport Business England Cricket have strengthened their sponsorship roster with agreement with car giant Toyota. The multi-year deal will see the Japanese motor manufacturer become a principal partner of the England and Wales Cricket Board, supporting the grassroots game nationwide. It comes as banking giant Barclays became the main sponsor of Lord’s and the MCC. Toyota joins [...]
England new boy gets central contract and another chance to impress December 4, 2024 England newcomer Jacob Bethell has received a double dose of good news, keeping his place for the second Test against New Zealand and landing a two-year central contract. Bethell made an unplanned Test debut in last week’s series-opening win in Christchurch – only coming into consideration after Jordan Cox broke a thumb in practice – [...]
Buttler shares thoughts on order change after smashing England to victory November 11, 2024 Buttler’s blistering knock featuring eight fours and six sixes helped the tourists surpass the hosts’ 158-8 with 31 balls to spare.
Root tipped to take world record after breaking Cook’s England Test run tally October 9, 2024 Joe Root has been tipped to overhaul Sachin Tendulkar as Test cricket’s all-time highest run-scorer after he surpassed Sir Alastair Cook’s England record. Root passed his former captain Cook’s mark of 12,472 runs in the morning session of the third day of England’s first Test against Pakistan in Multan on Wednesday. That still leaves him [...]
England’s Bazball cricket has changed the world, say Pakistan (got that, Aussies?) October 6, 2024 England’s “Bazball” approach to cricket has changed the game despite scepticism from rivals such as Australia, says Pakistan captain Shan Masood ahead of the teams’ Test series this week. Head coach Brendon McCullum’s aggressive tactics helped England whitewash Pakistan 3-0 on their last visit in 2022 and have provoked a wider debate about the game. [...]
Sky Sports strike back at rival TNT with England cricket rights win October 2, 2024 England’s forthcoming Test matches in Pakistan will be shown on Sky Sports after the broadcaster loosened rival TNT Sports’ grip on overseas series. Ben Stokes’s side are due to play three Tests against Pakistan, starting on Monday in Multan. The second Test at the same venue is on 15-19 October and the series concludes in [...]
South Africa discussed as venue for England Test series with Pakistan September 17, 2024 The original schedule was for three Test matches played in Multan, Karachi and Rawalpindi.
Sri Lanka eye first Test win over England in decade after hosts collapse September 8, 2024 An England collapse combined with a steady start to Sri Lanka’s second innings has left the tourists within reach of victory at the Oval. Despite grinding Sri Lanka out for 263 at the Oval in south London, England collapsed in their second innings to 156 all out. And at close on the Sunday, after the [...]