Bazball’s moment of truth arrives in year that will define era of McCullum and Stokes One-off Zimbabwe Test at Trent Bridge the launchpad for a decisive summer for England and their abstemious captain The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
Zimbabwe’s welcome return sets the table for England’s banquet of Test cricket A four-day encounter at Trent Bridge is a low-key affair compared to five-Test series against India and Australia but a first meeting with Zimbabwe in 22 years could yet prove crucial for England The Independent UK · May 21, 2025
Bring back that Bazball feeling: McCullum wants England to reconnect with fans Brendon McCullum has called on England’s cricketers to reconnect with their fans as some comments may have given the impression they are ‘out of touch with the general population’ The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Brendon McCullum wants England team to strengthen bond with fans England are firm favourites to deliver a resounding victory against Zimbabwe in Nottingham. The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
Adil Rashid backs Harry Brook to cope with leading England’s one-day sides Brook is set to feature in Thursday’s Test with Zimbabwe before he begins his reign as England white-ball captain later in May. The Independent UK · May 18, 2025
Ben Stokes eager to ‘dominate every situation’ when he returns to England action The 33-year-old captain has not played since tearing his hamstring in New Zealand before Christmas. The Independent UK · May 15, 2025
Franchise cricket takes back seat as Harry Brook prepares for England captaincy Brook was announced as Jos Buttler’s white-ball successor on Monday. The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025
Dan Worrall: ‘I haven’t thought about England – I’m just going to do my best for Surrey’ Interview: The Australian-born seamer, who qualifies for England this summer, has been a key figure in Surrey’s County Championship three-peat and a call-up from his adopted nation could yet come The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025
Jordan Cox determined to be back in England mix after ‘devastating’ injury blow Essex batter Jordan Cox admitted to going through ‘probably the hardest phase of my life’ during the winter. The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025
Flintoff earmarked as England white-ball coach if McCullum takes break Andrew Flintoff has been earmarked as a potential caretaker coach of England’s senior white-ball teams if Brendon McCullum requires a break before the Ashes The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2025
Rob Key explains why England captaincy could ‘bring out the best’ in Harry Brook England have said that ‘nothing is off the table’ when it comes to a replacement for Jos Buttler, with no timeline for an appointment set The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025
Ben Stokes in frame for England ODI captaincy and Harry Brook for T20 role Rob Key could offer Ben Stokes the one-day captaincy and potentially put Harry Brook in charge of the T20 side The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025
Jos Buttler counts the cost of muddled methods as England hit the reset button again A disastrous Champions Trophy brought Buttler’s time as captain to an end, with England now in search of fresh direction The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025
Brendon McCullum hoping to unleash Jofra Archer in India Tests It is just over four years since Archer last featured in the longest format The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025
The Times of India · Mar 2, 2025 'We were beaten but India series was good preparation': Brendon McCullum after England's 'disappointing' Champions Trophy campaign England’s head coach Brendon McCullum addressed their Champions Trophy campaign, which ended without a win, including a seven-wicket defeat to South Africa on Saturday. Despite the team's seventh consecutive ODI loss, their longest run of defeats since 2000/2001, McCullum maintained that their prior losses in India hadn't affected team morale.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025 McCullum considers three England captains to revive white-ball form Brendon McCullum has said he is open to the concept of different Test, ODI and T20 captains following Jos Buttler’s decision to step down
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025 Nothing off the table for Brendon McCullum as he looks to solve captaincy issue Jos Buttler has stepped down as white-ball skipper.
Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2025 Champions Trophy: England thrashed by South Africa in miserable end to Jos Buttler reign England have lost 10 of 11 matches since Brendon McCullum took charge of white-ball sides
The Times of India · Mar 1, 2025 'India will be worried vs New Zealand,' says Ex-NZ CEO David White NEW DELHI: Both India and New Zealand have secured their spots in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy and will face each other in their final group-stage match on Sunday. While the match is a dead rubber, both teams will approach it with full intensity, using it as crucial…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025 McCullum’s challenge now is to find more than just a new England captain Jos Buttler’s decision to step down emphasises the task their coach faces to reinvigorate England’s white-ball teams
Al Jazeera · Feb 28, 2025 Jos Buttler resigns as England captain after Champions Trophy exit England’s T20 World Cup winning skipper steps down after his team’s failures at the last three ICC tournaments.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025 McCullum was a tonic for England’s Test side but will the medicine work in all formats? Elimination from the Champions Trophy will surely end Jos Buttler’s tenure as white-ball captain, but is the lack of 50-over domestic cricket the biggest problem?
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025 Who could succeed Jos Buttler after England white-ball captain steps down? Buttler will step down after a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign
Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025 Jos Buttler to consider position as England white-ball captain after early Champions Trophy exit Buttler has now overseen three chastening major tournament performances in the last 18 months
The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025 Jos Buttler will take time to assess his future as captain after England exit England were knocked out of the Champions Trophy after losing to Afghanistan in Lahore.