Stephen Fleming set to become England’s new Test coach Fleming has reportedly moved to the forefront of consideration after a series of interviews The Independent UK · Jul 29
Australian cricket legend hints at interest in England Test coach role ahead of next year’s Ashes The ECB is still searching for Brendon McCullum’s replacement after he was sacked as Test coach earlier this month The Independent UK · Jul 29
Australia coach unconvinced Stokes exit is permanent Australia coach Andrew McDonald is unconvinced he has seen the last of Ben Stokes, predicting the incoming England coach will "twist his arm" out of retirement. AAP · Jul 29
Presence of Brendon McCullum affecting England’s hunt for a new Test coach The hunt for the next coach of the England men’s Test team is being complicated by the need for the new appointee to work alongside the man he would be replacing, Brendon McCullum The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Leading contender emerges to replace Ben Stokes as England Test captain IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 24
Joe Root clear favourite to captain England for Pakistan series England are currently without a Test captain or head coach The Independent UK · Jul 24
Ben Stokes hits match-winning hundred on Durham return Former England captain Stokes made his first appearance since his international retirement in the One Day Cup win over Derbyshire. The Independent UK · Jul 21
Jamie Smith hoping to use The Hundred as stepping stone to white-ball return The 26-year-old aims to represent England across all formats. The Independent UK · Jul 21
England’s white-ball success risks baking in a divide with future Test setup Finding a candidate to lead the red-ball side is no easy task, with Ben Stokes gone and Brendon McCullum still around The Guardian - UK · Jul 20
Ben Stokes poised to play first match since calling time on his England career IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 15
Ben Stokes set for cricket return with Durham after shock England retirement The 35-year-old announced his international retirement a little over two weeks ago The Independent UK · Jul 15
Cricket World Cup in fresh shake-up with India v Pakistan double on cards The men’s Cricket World Cup will undergo yet another revamp when it takes place in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next year The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
The day Harrogate ‘burst at the seams’ as Pakistan and India swung into town This unlikely 1986 match was ‘like a World Cup final’ and for some was the first proof of the Yorkshire immigrant community’s love of cricket The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
Brendon McCullum apologises for England's Test failures after sacking Sacked England test coach Brendon McCullum apologized for his team's poor results. He admitted failing to deliver the success the side wanted during his tenure. England lost twenty of their forty-nine tests under his leadership. McCullum's departure followed a series defeat and questions about team culture. He will continue coaching… The Economic Times · Jul 14
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13 Flower power: can England tempt head coach back with an already flawed setup? England Test head coach vacancy may not appeal to the Zimbabwean who is at the top of his field
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12 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 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 Brendon McCullum steps down as England Test head coach after Ben Stokes’ retirement IN FULL
Evening Standard · Jul 12 ‘I'm gutted’: Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test coach He will remain in charge of the white-ball set-up
AAP · 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.
The Independent UK · 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 sacked as England Men’s Test head coach McCullum spent four years in charge of the Test team and his exit follows the retirement of former captain Ben Stokes
The Guardian - 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 Independent 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 10 ECB to face no action over Ben Stokes retirement video amid ICC anti-corruption fears Stokes’ farewell address to the England dressing room attracted the attention of the ICC