HISTORICAL FACTS: 18 - The Untold Story

Kevin Pietersen warns Ben Stokes will be "hamstrung" as England Test captain

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has delivered his verdict on Ben Stokes being announced as Joe Root's replacement, warning he will be "hamstrung" by the "system"

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

England told appointing Ben Stokes as Test captain "could be the making of him"

England have appointed Ben Stokes as their new Test captain, with the all-rounder taking over from former skipper Joe Root

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

England door open for Joe Clarke despite involvement in "pathetic sexist" WhatsApp group

Joe Clarke was blacklisted by the ECB in 2019 after he was named as a member of a WhatsApp group which featured messages that "demeaned women and trivialised rape"

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2022

Rob Key strikes the right notes as he embarks on England mission

The ECB’s new managing director of men’s cricket faces a tough task to turn England’s red-ball struggles around, but has the personal skills to stand up to the job

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Rob Key hints at Gary Kirsten appointment as England chief hails proposed head coach

Gary Kirsten is thought to be among the frontrunners to coach England's Test team and new Managing Director of Men's Cricket Rob Key has said he feels Kirsten "would be very good at that job"

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

Steve Harmison shares "big concern" over Ben Stokes being named England Test captain

Ben Stokes has been named England's new Test captain but former fast bowler Steve Harmison has shared his concerns over the appointment

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

Rob Key hopes to have England coach in place for first Test of the summer

Key has hit the ground running in his new role as managing director of men’s cricket

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Stuart Broad tips "leader" Ben Stokes to be an "exceptional" England Test captain

Ben Stokes has replaced Joe Root as England Test captain and veteran seamer Stuart Broad has hailed the all-rounder's appointment, insisting the "added responsibility of being a captain" will not "affect the way he plays"

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

Stuart Broad and James Anderson available for first Test of summer, Rob Key confirms

England’s new Managing Director Rob Key has confirmed that James Anderson and Stuart Broad’s international exile on the recent tour of the Caribbean was only temporary and that they are available for selection this summer.

Evening Standard · Apr 28, 2022

Piers Morgan hails Ben Stokes' appointment as England captain - "Bring those Ashes home"

Ben Stokes has replaced Joe Root as England Test captain and Piers Morgan has offered the all-rounder his congratulations, labelling him a "magnificent player" and a "great guy"

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022