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Ben Stokes promises ‘much more left in this tank’ after latest injury setback

27 December 2024 0 comments

Ben Stokes has promised there is a lot more “left in this tank” after being ruled out for at least […]

Jacob Bethell form gives Brendon McCullum selection ‘headache’

20 December 2024 0 comments

Brendon McCullum admits Jacob Bethell has given England a selection dilemma, leaving vice-captain Ollie Pope battling to keep his spot. […]

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

20 December 2024 0 comments

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket halfway through his side’s tour of Australia. The 38-year-old, who took […]

No ‘holding back’ vows Ben Stokes despite injury problems

17 December 2024 0 comments

England captain Ben Stokes promised there will be no “holding back” when he recovers from his latest injury problems, insisting […]

England slump to 423-run defeat in final Test against New Zealand

17 December 2024 0 comments

England signed off 2024 with a chastening 423-run defeat against New Zealand in Hamilton, with injured captain Ben Stokes not […]

A look at how England are shaping up ahead of the Champions Trophy

16 December 2024 0 comments

With England staring down the barrel of a heavy defeat against NZ, Brendon McCullum could perhaps be forgiven for starting to look ahead to his newly-extended role as he takes the reins of the white-ball set-up from 2025.

England may look to manage Ben Stokes’ bowling after latest injury blow

16 December 2024 0 comments

England may be forced to reconsider Ben Stokes’ future as an all-action all-rounder after his latest injury setback capped a […]

Ben Stokes hit by fresh injury blow as England toil in third Test

16 December 2024 0 comments

England captain Ben Stokes suffered another injury setback as his side endured a demoralising day in Hamilton. New Zealand battered […]

England struggle in Hamilton as New Zealand dominate third Test

15 December 2024 0 comments

England’s hopes of ending the year with a whitewash over New Zealand faded fast on the second day in Hamilton, […]

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024

13 December 2024 0 comments

Ben Stokes plans to turn down the volume on England’s Ashes talk, insisting his side must focus on the here […]

England recall Matthew Potts for third Test in New Zealand

13 December 2024 0 comments

England have recalled Matthew Potts for the third and final Test against New Zealand, with Chris Woakes making way. The […]

Talking points as England go for clean sweep in New Zealand

12 December 2024 0 comments

England have arrived in Hamilton ahead of their final Test of 2024. With the three-match series already secured after back-to-back […]

Harry Brook replaces Joe Root as world’s top-ranked Test batter

12 December 2024 0 comments

Harry Brook has taken over from England team-mate Joe Root at the top of the International Cricket Council’s Test batter […]

Brydon Carse relishing prospect of ‘dream’ Ashes trip after England breakthrough

10 December 2024 0 comments

England seamer Brydon Carse is licking his lips at the prospect of being involved in the Ashes with the long […]

A closer look at Tammy Beaumont’s record after 100 consecutive ODIs

9 December 2024 0 comments

Tammy Beaumont became the first England cricketer to play 100 consecutive one-day internationals in Sunday’s win over South Africa. She […]

Charlie Dean unaware of hat-trick until after innings as England level series

9 December 2024 0 comments

Charlie Dean revealed she was unaware she had claimed a hat-trick as England beat South Africa by six wickets in […]

Charlie Dean hat-trick helps clinical England level South Africa ODI series

9 December 2024 0 comments

Charlie Dean claimed a hat-trick as England levelled their one-day series against South Africa with a crushing six-wicket win in […]

England batters Harry Brook and Joe Root

England player ratings vs New Zealand in second Test: Yorkshire pair shine again

9 December 2024 0 comments

Harry Brook and Joe Root both hit centuries as England won the second Test by 323 runs in Wellington to secure a first series victory in New Zealand since 2008. Dom Harris rates the players out of 10 following a fine all-round performance.