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ECB could scrap Kookaburra trial in counties

October 10, 2025 5:12 pm

An onslaught of dull draws has provided a lightning rod for critics

England's Harry Brook and Ollie Pope. (Photo: ECB/X)

Jacob Bethell at No. 3 ahead of Pope? Atherton dissects England's future plan for Ashes series vs Australia

September 26, 2025 11:47 am

Regarding the possibility of dropping Pope from the XI, England managing director Rob Key clarified the air by saying there were no ulterior motives for stripping Pope of the vice-captaincy.

ECB not keen on two-tier WTC; fears relegation and no series against India, Australia

August 07, 2025 7:41 pm

Despite the much-hyped Bazball philosophy over the last three years, England have struggled to put tangible results on the board, and the ECB is wary of falling into the lower division of a revamped Test structure, thus depriving it of their most storied rivalries.

L-R: England spinners Shoaib Bashir and Liam Dawson. (AP/ECB)

Liam Dawson replaces Shoaib Bashir as England announce squad against India for 4th Test at Old Trafford

July 15, 2025 4:39 pm

Dawson last played Test cricket for England in July 2017 and will be looking to make his comeback after eight long years.

England's James Anderson acknowledges the crowd after taking his 700th Test wicket following the dismissal of India's Kuldeep Yadav, caught out by Ben Foakes

‘I wasn’t anywhere near retirement in my head..’: James Anderson on retirement call

May 28, 2025 12:32 pm

The 42-year-old England bowler had announced his retirement last June before joining the England team as bowling mentor.

Jos Buttler in action in the IPL. (Agency)

Jos Buttler among IPL stars facing club vs country dilemma as England announce squads for WI series

May 13, 2025 7:44 pm

All English players were originally expected to return for the tournament.

ECB bans transgender players from women's cricket

England and Wales Cricket Board bans transgender players from women's cricket

May 02, 2025 4:57 pm

"With immediate effect, only those whose biological sex is female will be eligible to play in women's cricket and girls' cricket matches. Transgender women and girls can continue playing in open and mixed cricket," the ECB statement read.

FILE: England's wicket-keeper batter Ben Foakes in action. (Sportzpics)

Ben Foakes on England snub: “It’s the most difficult thing I’ve experienced”

April 15, 2025 7:17 pm

The selectors informed him of their decision in 10 seconds.

India to tour England for five-Test matches in summer 2025, schedule announced

August 22, 2024 4:05 pm

India are yet to clinch a Test series in England since 2007, when Rahul Dravid led the visitors to a 1-0 win in the three-Test series.

ECB cuts rates even as inflation fight goes on

June 07, 2024 2:19 am

Inflation in services, which some policymakers have singled out as especially relevant because they reflect domestic demand, has been a particular concern after a rise to 4.1% in May from 3.7% a month earlier.