RIP Bazball: McCullum’s philosophy burned bright but all too briefly The sacked England Test coach reinvigorated an ailing team in 2022, but his super-aggressive style proved unsustainable The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont bow out as England slide towards Test defeat to India The retiring pair’s final international innings were ended swiftly as India closed in on a dominant victory at Lord’s after Yastika Bhatia’s century The Independent UK · Jul 12
The death of Bazball: Why Brendon McCullum’s reign as England’s Test coach had to end Comment: McCullum was the right man for England’s ailing Test team when he took the job in 2022, but he failed to show he could transform them from entertainers into elite performers The Independent UK · Jul 12
Five contenders to replace Brendon McCullum as England Test coach McCullum has been stood down but will remain in charge of England’s white-ball teams The Independent UK · Jul 12
Monday’s sport – what’s on and where can I watch it? The first women’s Test match at Lord’s will come to a close, while focus turns towards the World Cup semi-finals. The Independent UK · Jul 12
‘I'm gutted’: Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test coach He will remain in charge of the white-ball set-up Evening Standard · Jul 12
RIP Bazball: McCullum sacked as England Test coach Brendon McCullum's controversial reign as England Test coach is over, though he'll continue to lead the country's white-ball teams. AAP · Jul 12
‘Gutted’ Brendon McCullum departs his role as England Test coach McCullum, famed for his ‘Bazball’ style, will remain in charge of the white-ball teams. The Independent UK · Jul 12
Brendon McCullum ‘gutted’ after being sacked as England Test coach Brendon McCullum will stay on as England’s white-ball coach, saying he ‘respects the decision’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Brook has significant future as leader of English cricket – McCullum Harry Brook guided T20 side to a 4-0 series win over India, but head coach will not be drawn on leadership plans. The Independent UK · Jul 12
England v India: women’s Test, day three updates – as it happened India in control of Lord’s Test as they reduce England to 130-6 in fourth innings The Guardian - UK · Jul 12
Jos Buttler admits he felt the pressure before his stunning 131 in England win Buttler’s sparkling 131 inspired England to a 56-run triumph over India to take over at the top of the T20 world rankings. The Independent UK · Jul 11
Heather Knight to call time on England career after historic Test against India Knight has made a record 320 appearances for England The Independent UK · Jul 11
Kranti Gaud makes history as India turn up heat on England in women’s Test Kranti Gaud took five wickets to help dismiss England for 170 and then batters took control as India lead by 269 runs after two days at Lord’s The Guardian - UK · Jul 11
The Guardian - UK · Jul 11 Jos Buttler and Harry Brook in record T20 partnership as England thrash India Jos Buttler and Harry Brook shared a record 233-run stand as England completed a 4-0 mauling of India in their T20 series with victory in Southampton
The Independent UK · Jul 11 Struggling England need record chase as India dominate historic women’s Test The hosts will have to pull off a record fourth-innings chase after being left with a mountain to climb at Lord’s
France 24 · Jul 11 'Greed' and loopholes: How cricket's $55 million development fund gets gamed The International Cricket Council distributes tens of millions of dollars per year in development funding through a system that insiders say is loosely monitored and easily manipulated, a Play the Game investigation has found in partnership with FRANCE 24.
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Sophie Ecclestone makes history as England take control of historic Lord’s Test against India Ecclestone broke the record on the first day of England’s Test match against India
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10 Sophie Ecclestone and women’s cricket make history at Lord’s as England bowl out India Sophie Ecclestone took three wickets on the opening day of the Women’s Test at Lord’s as England bowled India out for 285 but then lost an early wicket in reply
The Independent UK · Jul 10 England Test team hit with new drinking rules but midnight curfew won’t fix a broken team culture COMMENT: Players have been told not to appear drunk during men’s cricket series, writes Lawrence Ostlere, as the ECB bids to improve the optics around Brand England
The Independent UK · Jul 10 It would be pretty cool – Harry Brook hoping for double England triumph Beating India on Saturday will take England top of the men’s world T20 rankings.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10 Catch him while you can: Virat Kohli brings stardust to ODI series Now based in London, Indian legend still has the form and aura that make him the main attraction in what could be his last appearances in England
AAP · Jul 10 Australia shifts from 'siege mentality' to 'beautiful' Over the last 40 years, Australian cricket's attitude to playing in India has undergone a profound change and now a BBL game will be played there this year.
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Harry Brook hopes England can be leading T20 side after series win over India The hosts hold an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series ahead of the final game in Southampton on Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 Harry Brook and Phil Salt blast England to T20 series win against India England beat India by nine wickets in the fourth T20 to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series with one still to play