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Harry Brook responds to England Test captaincy speculation after Ben Stokes’ retirement

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The Independent UK

Harry Brook says it ‘would be a privilege’ to succeed Stokes as England Test captain

The England white-ball captain said: ‘If I got offered the [Test] job, I’d be happy to take it,’ before the first T20 against India on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Harry Brook ready for ‘honour’ of replacing Ben Stokes as England Test captain

England’s search for Ben Stokes’ successor has begun and Harry Brook has thrown his hat into the ring

The Independent UK

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India vs England T20I Series 2026: Full schedule, squads, match timings, live streaming and key details

India's new T20I era under captain Shreyas Iyer kicks off against England on July 1, 2026, in Chester-le-Street. This five-match series is crucial preparation for the 2028 T20 World Cup and the Olympics. With a blend of seasoned players and exciting young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India aims to build…

The Economic Times

Farcical Ben Stokes retirement reveals lasting truth about England’s great showman

END OF AN ERA: The orchestrated Ben Stokes retirement sparked chaos at Trent Bridge, but, as Cameron Ponsonby outlines, the former England captain remained true to his ultimate quality in the Test arena, for better and worse

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes backs Brook ‘100%’ to succeed him as McCullum restates England commitment

Brendon McCullum has insisted that ‘the project isn’t finished yet’ as he pledged to stay on as England head coach

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes drops verdict on who should be next England captain

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Ben Stokes insists Harry Brook is the right man to replace him as England Test captain

Brook was previously involved in an altercation with a bouncer the night before an ODI in Wellington last year

The Independent UK

England are losing the wrong man – McCullum and Key can’t survive while Stokes quits

BEN STOKES RETIREMENT: England are losing their Test captain, writes Lawrence Ostlere, while the head coach and ECB director continue to plod on despite poor planning and results

The Independent UK

Replacing Ben Stokes as England captain is an impossible task – only one man can do it

Joe Root is the only credible option the ECB can turn to as England’s Test team faces an uncertain future

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes marks England retirement in extraordinary fashion but New Zealand dominate

The England captain delivered another ‘I was there’ moment by taking a wicket moments after his international retirement was announced at Trent Bridge

The Guardian - UK

England batters stumble as New Zealand take first-innings lead of 84 runs

A stand of 56 between Harry Brook and Ben Stokes was the only bright spot for England on day three.

The Independent UK

England lose early wickets to put New Zealand back in ascendancy at Trent Bridge

At lunch, England were 124 behind on 314 for six, with Harry Brook’s unbeaten half-century the key contribution.

The Independent UK

Standing up to be counted: Tom Blundell leads brave new brand of wicketkeepers

Canny seamers such as Matt Henry are thriving from the pressure that having a keeper right behind the stumps can apply on batters

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The Guardian - UK

Stokes saga humiliates McCullum and exposes England’s captaincy succession crisis

With Stokes now 35, the ECB needs to identify rising talents with the capacity to be serious people, not just young men having fun with their mates

AAP

More history for Root but NZ on verge of England win

England batting great Joe Root has followed Sachin Tendulkar as the second batter to 14,000 Test runs, but New Zealand still spoiled his big day at the Oval.

The Economic Times

New Zealand tightens grip at The Oval as England slumps to 182-5 chasing 463

New Zealand is on the cusp of victory at The Oval, setting England a daunting 463-run target. Despite Joe Root's unbeaten 75, England faltered to 182-5 by stumps on day four. Earlier, Daryl Mitchell's 68 was the highlight as New Zealand was bowled out for 362 in their second innings.…

The Guardian - UK

England’s Joe Root makes more history but New Zealand close in on levelling series

New Zealand need five wickets to win the second Test after England reached 182 for five at the end of day four at the Oval

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The Independent UK

England top order collapses as New Zealand take control of second Test

The hosts are chasing a target of 463 for victory at the Kia Oval.

The Independent UK

England face world-record chase as New Zealand extend lead

The tourists led by 445 at lunch on day four.

The Guardian - UK

Rew feels brunt of Archer’s ire after brute of a week for England rookie

Any remaining England optimism foundered on day three as New Zealand took advantage of wicketkeeping errors

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand in control of second Test as Nicholls century grinds down weary England

Henry Nicholls scored an unbeaten 119 as New Zealand closed on 252 for three, a lead of 352, against England on day three of the second Test

AAP

Phillips hits maiden Test ton as NZ pressurise England

New Zealand have enjoyed a strong second day in the second Test at the Oval, with Glenn Phillips scoring a maiden ton in their 391 before England sank to 6-222.

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand claim upper hand after Phillips century and late wickets jolt England

The Black Caps’ disciplined attack made late inroads into their hosts’ batting to leave England 222 for 6 at the close on day two in reply to New Zealand’s 391

The Independent UK

Ragged England left to rue mistakes as New Zealand gain upper hand at Oval

The hosts were 222 for six in reply to New Zealand’s 391 all out.

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