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England seek calm end to chaotic Test summer against penitent Pakistan

Late-night drinking incidents and a post-Bazball reboot have given the hosts plenty to think about, while the tourists have their own problems to sort out

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root reacts to Kevin Pietersen’s appointment to England coaching role

Pietersen is returning to England’s ODI and T20 ranks as a batting mentor

The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan applauds Kevin Pietersen return but says England face challenge

Vaughan captained Pietersen at the start of his international career.

The Independent UK

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James Anderson and Michael Vaughan react to Kevin Pietersen’s shock England return

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Kevin Pietersen must tread carefully as England mentor after life as an outspoken pundit

The former player’s credentials speak for themselves but the ECB has also taken a risk in employing him until the end of next year

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Pietersen joins England coaching team as white-ball mentor

The former batter’s international playing career ended in controversy in 2014.

The Independent UK

Kevin Pietersen handed shock coaching role with England team

Pietersen has had a strained relationship with the English cricket establishment over the years but has been appointed as a specialist mentor to the white-ball teams by head coach Brendon McCullum

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Kevin Pietersen gets surprise call-up as mentor for England cricket team

Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as a ‘specialist mentor’ to England’s white-ball teams during the run-up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in late 2027

The Guardian - UK

Carse’s night out shows Fleming must get a grip on this England squad immediately

Another ill-fated nocturnal excursion by a contracted player shows the new Test head coach should be on hand to set and enforce standards

The Guardian - UK

Why England’s summer of cricket chaos could yet have a silver lining

For all the upheaval and neurosis, it may yet be that the darkest hour came just before dawn for this England team

The Guardian - UK

How to watch England vs Pakistan 2026: live stream the 1st Test for free from anywhere – Day 3

How to watch England vs Pakistan 2026 live streams online. Free coverage, schedule, venues, preview for the cricket series, as Headingley hosts the 1st Test.

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Returning captain Joe Root aiming to build on best of Stokes era against Pakistan

Joe Root said he is not planning on ‘ripping up’ the work of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum as England prepare to face Pakistan in the first Test in Leeds

The Guardian - UK

Pant-astic! Rishabh Pant just hit a Test milestone no Indian reached before

Rishabh Pant achieved a significant milestone by hitting his 100th Test six. He became the first Indian batter and fourth player globally to reach this mark. Pant reached the landmark in his 51st Test, making him the fastest to do so. This achievement came during India's second innings against Sri…

The Economic Times

Jamie Smith eager to thrive for England after ‘challenging’ period

The 26-year-old attracted scathing criticism from several ex-England players during last winter’s Ashes series.

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Joe Root urges England players to ‘be adults’ as captain removes curfew

A midnight curfew had been imposed by England men’s managing director Rob Key.

The Independent UK

Andrew Flintoff steps down from England Lions role as coaching upheaval continues

Flintoff had been in charge of the second-string side for almost two years

The Economic Times

Fleming 'like me, but better': McCullum on new England Test coach

Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England's new Test coach. He will take over for the upcoming tour of South Africa. Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, brings extensive IPL coaching experience. Brendon McCullum expressed confidence in his successor's abilities. Both coaches aim for success across all three formats of…

The Independent UK

Moeen Ali: ‘Old school’ Stephen Fleming a great appointment for England

Moeen played under the New Zealander for four seasons at Chennai Super Kings, winning two India Premier League titles.

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The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum rates new England coach Stephen Fleming: ‘Like me, but better’

McCullum lost his job with the red-ball team after following a dismal Ashes campaign

The Guardian - UK

England begin post-Stokes era with call-ups for Lawrence, Cox and Pope against Pakistan

Dan Lawrence and Jordan Cox will bat in the top six for England in their three-match Test series against Pakistan

The Independent UK

Mike Hussey linked with Stephen Fleming’s England Test coaching set-up

The pair have a long working relationship in the Indian Premier League.

The Guardian - UK

Stokes decoded: his concerns for Joe Root and hopes for ‘great man’ Stephen Fleming

What England’s former captain did – and didn’t – say in two-hour podcast interview with his old teammates Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes’s coaching ambition highlights a major problem with English cricket

The former England captain hopes to coach the Test team once his playing days are over but he will find the opportunities to do so are limited

The Independent UK

Five key selection decisions England must make ahead of Pakistan series

Replacing Ben Stokes is just one of a number of conundrums for England’s new hierarchy

The Economic Times

Cricket: Back as skipper Joe Root won't 'rip up' England's Bazball blueprint

Root was appointed as skipper following Stokes' shock retirement from international duty during England's Test series defeat to New Zealand in June. The 35-year-old previously captaining England between 2017 and 2022 and took the role on an interim basis when Stokes was dropped for one Test against New Zealand.

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