What now for England and Jos Buttler after Champions Trophy exit? An eight-run defeat to Afghanistan continued a worrying downward trend in white-ball cricket. The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025
Champions Trophy make or break for Buttler as England look to stop slide After their poor series in India, England start the tournament against Australia, who are without their feared fast-bowling trio The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2025
5 key talking points as England prepare to face Australia in Champions Trophy Brendon McCullum’s reign as England’s white-ball coach got off to an inauspicious start with T20 and ODI series defeats in India. The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
England seek revival in white-ball cricket at Champions Trophy England's decline in white-ball cricket recently presents them with an added challenge as they enter the ICC Champions Trophy, opening their campaign against traditional rivals Australia on February 22 in Lahore. The Times of India · Feb 20, 2025
England hopeful over Champions Trophy fitness while NZ crush Pakistan in opener England’s injury situation has improved substantially for their Champions Trophy opener against Australia, while New Zealand have beaten Pakistan The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2025
Champions Trophy 2025: England under pressure as Pakistan look to defend title Competition finally returns after eight-year hiatus Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2025
England and Sri Lanka spells helped Essex boss Chris Silverwood grow as a coach Silverwood was sacked by England three years ago, but is ready to lead Essex to more success. The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
The absurd situation that compromises the Champions Trophy The Champions Trophy returns, adding even more strain to cricket’s bloated schedule, with Pakistan and the UAE hosting matches for eight nations The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Champions Trophy cricket: team-by-team guide to the tournament Pakistan have a potentially destructive pace attack, Australia have been weakened and Afghanistan will debut The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2025
Ben Duckett ‘fit and available’ for England’s Champions Trophy campaign The batter had a fitness scare during the final match in England’s one-day international series in India The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025
England coach McCullum slams reports about team's training schedule as 'factually incorrect' England coach Brendon McCullum has come down heavily on reports that the team did not train enough during the white-ball tour of India, calling it "factually incorrect". The Times of India · Feb 14, 2025
McCullum insists England did ‘lots of training’ amid criticism of work ethic Brendon McCullum has defended England’s training schedule after criticism of his side’s work ethic during their 3-0 ODI series defeat to India The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
Injuries and lack of form – England need change in fortune at Champions Trophy England begin their tournament with a clash against old rivals Australia on February 22. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
Brendon McCullum plays down England’s injury issues as Ben Duckett faces scan Duckett is set for a scan in the United Arab Emirates and his participation for the Champions Trophy is in serious doubt. The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025 Kevin Pietersen ‘gobsmacked’ by England’s lack of training during India series as Jos Buttler defends side England suffered a 3-0 ODI defeat in India, with former batter Pietersen claiming that only Joe Root had netted during the series
The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025 Mark Wood: England cannot dwell on India woe heading into Champions Trophy England have lost six out of their seven white-ball games in India.
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 Ben Duckett targets England Champions Trophy win to erase memory of India tour struggles England’s Champions Trophy opener is against Australia on February 22
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025 Ben Duckett would accept 3-0 series defeat if England beat India in Champions Trophy final Ben Duckett does not care if England endure a series whitewash in India, so long as they beat the same opponents in the final of the Champions Trophy
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025 Ben Duckett: India tour struggles forgotten with Champions Trophy victory England have lost six of their seven white-ball matches
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2025 I was wrong to say Bazball is a cult. It’s actually a death cult As defeats pile up Brendon McCullum’s brand of cricket now has the feel of a cool music video on the deck of a sinking ship
The Times of India · Feb 5, 2025 'Looking forward to getting my teeth into it' - Joe Root on his ODI return England's premier batsman Joe Root is ready to mark his return to the ODIs and said coach Brendon McCullum has not specifically discussed his role but being the senior player he is aware what he is required to do.
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025 Joe Root backs Brendon McCullum’s approach to bear fruit for England ODI team Root feels there is now “the same sort of feeling as 2015-16”, when Eoin Morgan’s messaging led to a resurgence which culminated in World Cup glory.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025 McCullum urges England to be bolder against T20 spin after India series loss Brendon McCullum believes England need to be relentless when facing spin after their 4-1 Twenty20 international series defeat by India.
The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025 Rome wasn’t built in a day – Brendon McCullum confident England will fire England fell flat in McCullum’s first series since aligning the head coach roles, losing 4-1 in T20s to India.
The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2025 Jos Buttler feared England could have conceded over 300 runs during India rout Abhishek Sharma’s swashbuckling 135 off 54 deliveries consigned England to a national record 150-run loss in Mumbai.