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Root rules out England white-ball captaincy, shifts focus to India series and Ashes

With Jos Buttler stepping down from the role after a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign, the search is on for England's new white-ball captain. While several names are in contention, Joe Root - the most experienced member of the squad - has ruled himself out for the role.

Buttler backs England rebuild in 50-over cricket

 England will have to rebuild and regain their confidence in the 50-over format after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign, out-going captain Jos Buttler said, before adding that they had enough talent to turn around their flagging fortunes.

Tigers to bank almost Tk 6 crores despite winless run in Champions Trophy

Bangladesh are set to bank big despite their sorry display in the Champions Trophy.

'End of road' as Buttler resigns as England white-ball captain

Jos Buttler said on Friday he is to step down as England's white-ball captain after a disastrous Champions Trophy campaign ended with them failing to reach the semi-finals.

CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 / Team preview: England’s hunt for elusive crown

After an uninspiring run in their 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign, where they finished seventh, England haven’t had the best of times in ODI cricket, having lost all of their four series in the format since.

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.

England cricketer dashes home from Pakistan tour for wedding

England fast bowler Olly Stone left Pakistan early on Wednesday, racing home from the Test series for his wedding at the weekend, management said.

Stokes open to England white-ball return

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

Flintoff appointed England Lions head coach

Andrew Flintoff's cricket coaching career took another step forward Saturday when he was put in charge of the England Lions, the national 'A' side.

August 3, 2024
August 3, 2024

Sangakkara yet to hear from ECB about 'exciting prospect' of coaching England

Kumar Sangakkara has said it would be an "exciting prospect" to coach England in limited-overs cricket, but stressed he has yet to receive a formal approach regarding the role.

July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024

England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

James Anderson signed off from international cricket with his 704th and final wicket on Friday, ending a glittering 21-year career during England's emphatic win over West Indies and prompting tributes from teammates and fellow greats.

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024

Buttler eager to learn from India lessons in T20 World Cup defence

England captain Jos Buttler believes his squad will be better equipped to retain their T20 World Cup title after a miserable defence of their 50-over crown in India last year.

May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024

Buttler keen for England to show their mettle at T20 World Cup

Buttler's men went to the one-day international World Cup in India in October as double world champions but lost six of their nine matches to exit with a whimper.

May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024

Highlights: James Anderson’s illustrious career 

England star James Anderson believes the "time is right" to end his Test career after revealing on Saturday that the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's on July 10 will be his final appearance in the five-day format which will bring an end to a 21-year career in which he became the most successful ever fast bowler.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Former England cricketer Raman Subba Row dead at 92

The former England batsman Raman Subba Row has died aged 92, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Thursday.

April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024

England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78

Derek Underwood, the most successful spin bowler in England's Test cricket history, has died at the age of 78, his former county Kent announced Monday.

February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024

Rohit lauds India's emerging Test talent after series win

India's skipper Rohit Sharma celebrated the Test series win over England by saying his team's young players had filled the shoes of missing veterans to shine in cricket's toughest format.

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

Australia knock England out of World Cup

Chasing 287 for victory in Ahmedabad, England folded for 253 in 48.1 overs after a valiant 64 from Ben Stokes.

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023

Mental strength sets England apart: Vaughan

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for this group," he added.