5 things we learned after England’s limited-overs tour of New Zealand Three top-order failures ultimately doomed the tourists. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025
Brendon McCullum confident England can throw off batting blues for Ashes Brendon McCullum has predicted England’s batters will shake off the woes of their white-ball tour of New Zealand for the Ashes The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2025
Half-baked England misfire again as New Zealand wrap up ODI series sweep England were left hoping there would be fewer red faces when they got their hands on a red ball after losing by two wickets despite some late hope The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2025
England’s recurring issue exposed again by New Zealand in final international before Ashes The tourists were beaten by two wickets in Wellington. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2025
New Zealand edge past England in third men’s ODI to seal series sweep – as it happened Over-by-over report: England’s top-order batters misfired again in their final international before the Ashes as New Zealand claimed a tense two-wicket win The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2025
Harry Brook frustrated with England batting in ODI series defeat by New Zealand In eight overseas ODIs in 2025 England have not batted out their 50-over allotment seven times. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025
England at risk of 2027 World Cup embarrassment and in need of ODI upswing Harry Brook has admitted that he is flummoxed by England’s inability to get consistent results in recent one-day internationals The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025
England captain makes frank admission after New Zealand defeat IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Australia captain Pat Cummins steps up recovery ahead of the Ashes series The 32-year-old has not played for Australia since the West Indies series in July. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Harry Brook bemoans England’s lack of runs as they lose series to New Zealand England capitulated to 175 all out in 36 overs at Hamilton. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Harry Brook pinpoints England weakness in New Zealand defeat despite ‘awesome’ Jofra Archer display Archer claimed three for 23 in a losing effort for England in Hamilton The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
‘New Zealand outplayed us’: Brook admits England failings as series is lost New Zealand prevail by five wickets to seal ODI series victory, with Jofra Archer’s impressive return the only real positive for England The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025
Blair Tickner sends England to another disappointing batting display England were all out for 175 in 36 overs against New Zealand in the second ODI at Hamilton. The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
Marcus Trescothick says bowler-friendly Ashes wickets could suit England Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith predicts conditions are going to make it ‘hard work for batters’. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025 England look to dodge lightning strike after familiar crumble in opening ODI Harry Brook urges batters to follow his example and ‘knock them off their lengths’ to turn things around in second ODI against New Zealand
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025 Jamie Overton ‘happy with decision’ to take red-ball break and miss Ashes series Overton cited concerns about the physical and mental exertions of playing all three formats as a major factor in his decision.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup: England face wait over Sophie Ecclestone injury scare The 26-year-old fell to the ground after chasing a ball to the boundary in the first over of an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand.
Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025 Harry Brook urges England team-mates to follow his example after first ODI loss to New Zealand Brook's defiant ton was ultimately in vain as England suffered defeat to New Zealand
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025 England suffer Sophie Ecclestone injury scare in dominant win over New Zealand England meet South Africa in the semi-final on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025 Harry Brook urges England to ‘go a little bit harder’ in next New Zealand clash Brook rescued the tourists from total ignominy with 135 off 101 balls.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2025 Mitchell steers New Zealand home with Brook’s 135 not enough to save England New Zealand won a chaotic, entertaining first ODI which saw both top orders struggle and Harry Brook scoring the majority of England’s runs
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025 England beaten in ODI opener against New Zealand despite Harry Brook heroics Brook’s century rescued England from 33 for five to post 223, but New Zealand chased the target down to start the three-match series with a victory.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025 Harry Brook smashes remarkable century to rescue England against New Zealand The tourists had been 56 for six before captain Brook helped them to a competitive total.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025 Jofra Archer’s late arrival gives Luke Wood chance to shine for England against New Zealand Fast bowler is relishing his opportunity in the first ODI after two years in the international wilderness
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025 Harry Brook insists New Zealand T20s 'worth it' as latest washout seals England series win Two of three matches in series abandoned due to rain but tourists still benefit from team bonding experience