Brendon McCullum

England skipper Buttler contemplates role change ahead of Champions Trophy

 England captain Jos Buttler wants to explore the prospect of giving up the gloves and focusing on his batting under incoming white-ball coach Brendon McCullum as the wicketkeeper-batter eyes Champions Trophy success after two failed World Cup defences.

Stokes open to England white-ball return

Test captain Ben Stokes indicated Tuesday he would be ready to make an England limited-overs comeback.

'I'm happy to be governed by results'

The New Zealander has reinvigorated England's Test set-up alongside captain Ben Stokes since 2022 and will seek to bring his attacking "Bazball" approach to the limited-overs sides.

McCullum named as England white-ball coach

The ECB said the New Zealander would be in charge of both the Test and limited-overs teams from January 2025, coinciding with England's limited-overs tour of India and the ICC Champions Trophy.

McCullum hails instant impact of newcomers

Brendon McCullum lauded the newcomers in the team, praising their stellar performances that led to a 3-0 whitewash at home.

England progress but are no finished article: Brendon McCullum

England swept the three-match series against the West Indies on Sunday as they won the final Test at Edgbaston by 10 wickets inside three days.

Anderson's Test career under threat after McCullum talks

England cricket great James Anderson's record-breaking Test career is set to come to an end later this year following talks with head coach Brendon McCullum, the Guardian reported Friday.

ICC T20 World Cups: Game-changers and record-makers

The Tigers are yet to announce their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and should Shakib be selected, he would join Rohit as the only players to have competed in every T20 World Cup, sharing that honour.

McCullum says punt on Tom Hartley paid off in Hyderabad

Debutant Hartley delivered one of the greatest overseas wins in England's history, claiming a magnificent seven to down India in the first Test at Hyderabad and complete a classic comeback.

November 5, 2015
November 5, 2015

Warner, Burns set perfect platform

David Warner and his new opening partner Joe Burns weathered the new ball spells of Tim Southee and Trent Boult before accelerating to a stand of 161 batting first after winning the toss.

November 3, 2015
November 3, 2015

Kiwis take aim at 30-year drought against untested Aussies

New Zealand swing pair Tim Southee and Trent Boult will look to put the hosts' new-look batting lineup to the sword at the Gabba from Thursday as the tourists chase their first series win in Australia for 30 years.

October 21, 2015
October 21, 2015

Ponting tells court about Cairns' 'business proposition'

Ricky Ponting described to a court how he was present in a hotel room in India during the 2008 IPL when Brendon McCullum received a call from Chris Cairns that McCullum described as "a business proposition".

October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015

McCullum tells of Cairns 'spot-fix approaches'

Brendon McCullum, the New Zealand captain, has alleged that he was asked three times by Chris Cairns to get involved in spot-fixing.

August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015

Former New Zealand batsman Trevor Barber dies at 90

Trevor Barber, the New Zealand batsman who played one Test match at the Basin Reserve in 1956, has died in Christchurch at the age of 90.

August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015

Former New Zealand batsman Trevor Barber dies at 90

Trevor Barber, the New Zealand batsman who played one Test match at the Basin Reserve in 1956, has died in Christchurch at the age of 90.

April 26, 2015
April 26, 2015

Best 7 ODI matches at 'Home of Cricket'

Let’s revisit the best seven ODI matches at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium when Bangladesh cricket and the country itself saluted the sweet taste of success.

March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015

Vettori announces his retirement

Daniel Vettori has confirmed his retirement from international cricket, declaring that the World Cup final against Australia was his last game for New Zealand.

March 31, 2015
March 31, 2015

Blazing Brendon, Sensational Starc

The 2015 World Cup saw a paradigm shift in ODI scoring patterns, a few records broken, and a spirited display from the Associates

March 30, 2015
March 30, 2015

STEPHEN FLEMING: Five overs that cost New Zealand the chance of glory

Former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming reflects on the five overs that cost New Zealand the chance of glory in the ICC Cricket World Cup final