Browsing: England cricket team

Sam Cook and Jordan Cox are included in England’s Test squad for the one-off match against Zimbabwe, starting May 22, amid injuries to key bowlers.

Tim Southee is being considered as England’s bowling consultant, succeeding James Anderson, who retired from Test cricket in July.

Andrew Flintoff attributes his recovery from a life-threatening car crash to cricket, stating it provided him with coping mechanisms and a sense of purpose.

Richa Ghosh’s power-hitting has revolutionised women’s cricket, with a six every 20 balls since her T20I debut in 2020, second only to Deandra Dottin in frequency.

Lancashire’s CEO, Daniel Gidney, suggests that the ECB should offer the BCCI a minority stake in the Hundred to attract Indian men’s players, as current policies restrict their participation in leagues outside the IPL.

Jasprit Bumrah has been recognised as the Leading Men’s Cricketer in the World for 2025, following a historic performance in 2024 where he became the first Test bowler to take 200 wickets at an average below 20.

Cliff Notes – The IPL’s crackdown on oversized bats explained The IPL has introduced on-field bat measurements to ensure compliance…

Cliff Notes – PCA reiterates fatigue concerns ahead of county domestic review The Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) reports that 83%…

Cliff Notes – James Anderson set to be knighted James Anderson, the record-breaking England cricketer, is to receive a knighthood…

Harry Brook has committed to prioritising his role as England’s limited-overs captain over franchise cricket, stating that no amount of money will sway him from representing his country.