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England all-rounder sets sight on Test comeback for the Ashes
New Delhi, April 25: Jamie Overton made his Test debut for England back in 2022, but hasn't been able to find his place back in the red-ball setup since, as per the official website of ICC.
Tammy Beaumont eyes One-Day Cup success to regain England spot
London, April 23: England top-order batter Tammy Beaumont is eyeing a strong performance in the upcoming domestic One-Day Cup in order to make a comeback to the national team under newly appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards.
Football: Lotte Wubben-Moy signs new contract with Arsenal Women
London, April 22: Lotte Wubben-Moy has signed a new contract with Arsenal Women, continuing her long-term association with the Lady Gunners. England international defender Lotte has so far made 143 senior appearances for Arsenal, scoring ten goals along the way.
Abhishek Nayar, T. Dilip, Soham Desai likely to be removed from India men's support staff: Sources
New Delhi, April 17: In a major development, Abhishek Nayar, T. Dilip, and Soham Desai are likely to be removed from the India men's cricket team support staff.
Rohit Sharma believes Australia will give England a tough time in Ashes 2025
New Delhi April 16: Indian captain Rohit Sharma believed that Australia will give England a tough time in the next Ashes series in November this year.
India's tour of England will be a good challenge for us, says Rohit Sharma
New Delhi, April 16: India Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma is looking forward to the 'good challenge' that awaits the side in England after the conclusion of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). India will tour the Three Lions for a five-game Test series starting on June 20 at the Headingley Cricket Ground.
Rohit Sharma optimistic about full fitness of Indian squad before England Test Series
New Delhi, April 16: Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed optimism about having a fully fit squad ahead of the five-match Test series against England.
Don't push them out, they still bring lot of value...: Gayle backs Rohit-Virat to tour England
By Sahil Kohli, Ghaziabad, April 13: West Indies cricket icon Chris Gayle backed star Indian batting pair Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to continue in Tests during the tour to England, saying the longer they are around, the better for the cricketing world.
Australian star Perry backs England to bounce back under Edwards' as coach
London, April 12: Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry feels that arch-rivals England can bounce back under their new head coach and former batter Charlotte Edwards taking over, saying that the team is a "group of champions".
James Anderson to receive Knighthood for remarkable England career
London, April 12: Legendary fast bowler James Anderson is set to be knighted in recognition of his outstanding 21-year career with England. His name appeared on the resignation honours list of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Can't see him play in immediate future...: Key on Stokes' white-ball career
London, April 11: Speaking on star all-rounder Ben Stokes' future in white-ball cricket, England team's managing director Rob Key said that "he cannot see him playing it in the immediate future." he said the focus currently lies on Test cricket and restoring his full workload as a pace-bowling all-rounder.
Rob Key backs Brook to bring calm as England captain
London, April 11: England cricket team managing director Rob Key backed the newly-appointed white-ball captain Harry Brook, saying that he will bring calm to a role that often comes with a lot of chaos.
Harry Brook puts country first, ready to lead England's white-ball revival
London, April 10: Harry Brook has made it clear that no amount of money will stand in the way of his commitment to leading England's white-ball teams, as he pledges to prioritise national duty over franchise cricket. The 26-year-old was officially named as Jos Buttler's successor on Monday, taking on the responsibility of guiding a team in desperate need of a reset following disappointing campaigns in both the T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy, as per ESPNcricinfo.
AC Milan's Kyle Walker undergoes surgery after fracturing right elbow
Milan, April 9: AC Milan wingback Kyle Walker, who is on loan from Manchester City, has sustained a fracture on his right elbow and has undergone surgery successfully.
Playing Test Cricket has always been my ultimate goal: Devdutt Padikkal on his test debut
New Delhi April 9: Indian cricketer Devdutt Padikkal expressed his profound joy and fulfillment in achieving his childhood dream of playing Test cricket.
Moeen Ali says England will beat India in a 'tight' home Test series
Mumbai, April 8: Moeen Ali, the retired England allrounder, has tipped Ben Stokes & Co to win the five-Test home series against India after a close contest. The much-hyped series gets underway soon after the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with the first Test beginning at Leeds on June 20.
'It's right not to overburden Stokes': Atherton backs Brook as England's white-ball captain
New Delhi, April 8: Michael Atherton has backed England's decision to appoint Harry Brook as the new white-ball captain, describing it as a “sensible” move that prioritises both long-term leadership stability and the protection of Ben Stokes’ fitness ahead of a crucial Test calendar.
Harry Brook succeeds Jos Buttler as England's new men's white-ball captain
New Delhi, April 7: Right-handed batter Harry Brook has been appointed as the new captain of the England men's white-ball teams. Brook succeeds Jos Buttler, who stepped down from the role following England's early exit from 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Harry Brook appointed as England's new white-ball captain
London, April 7: Young batter Harry Brook was announced as England's new white-ball captain following Jos Buttler's resignation from the position following a dismal and winless ICC Champions Trophy campaign.
Charlotte Edwards gives up franchise T20 coaching roles to focus on England women's team
New Delhi, April 7: Charlotte Edwards, who recently took over as England women’s head coach, has decided to step down from her franchise T20 coaching jobs at Mumbai Indians and Sydney Sixers, as well as from Hampshire and Southern Brave, to focus on her role in the national set-up.
Mumbai Indians part ways with two-time WPL-winning coach Charlotte Edwards
Mumbai, April 7: Mumbai Indians have parted ways with their two-time Women's Premier League head coach Charlotte Edwards, who has taken over as the head coach of the Engand women's team.
Former Australian pacer Gillespie feels lack of adaptability with bat will cost England the Ashes series
Melbourne, April 5: Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie backed Australia to retain the Ashes 2025-26 series at home, saying that the conditions will offer enough support to Australian bowlers but that England could falter with the bat in Australian conditions, costing them the prestigious series.
Olly Stone is set to miss Test series against Zimbabwe and India due to knee injury
London, April 4: England right-arm seamer Olly Stone is set to miss the upcoming Test series against Zimbabwe and India after undergoing surgery for a right knee injury. He has been advised 14-week rehabilitation, as per the ICC official website.
Olly Stone to miss start of English summer after undergoing knee surgery
London, April 4: England pacer Olly Stone has been ruled out of all cricket for 14 weeks after undergoing a right knee surgery this week, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.
Michael Clarke backs Rohit Sharma, says should continue to lead India in England series
New Delhi, April 2: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma, stating that the Indian captain should not only be part of the Test squad for the series in England later this year but also continue to lead the side. Speaking on Backstage with Boria Season 6, Clarke emphasized Rohit's importance across formats and dismissed any doubts about his future in red-ball cricket.
Charlotte Edwards announced as England's new head coach
London, April 1: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced former skipper Charlott Edwards as the new head coach of England women's team on Tuesday.
I am a little worried: Jaffer on Indian Test team ahead of England tour
Kolkata, April 1: Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer said on Tuesday that he is "a little worried" about Team India following a disastrous Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia away from home and hoped that they will "get their act together" ahead of their England tour which will kickstart their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.
Ben Stokes, Brydon Carse unavailable for selection as England preepare themselves for upcoming Test season
London, April 1: The England cricket team willl continue to miss the services of their skipper Ben Stokes and right-arm seamer Brydon Carse in the upcoming Test series against India and the Ashes as they are still recovering from their respective injuries.
Ex-captain Charlotte Edwards appointed England women's team head coach
London, April 1: Charlotte Edwards has been announced as the new head coach of the England women's team by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday. Edwards is a former England captain who represented her country over 300 times, winning two World Cups and lifting the Ashes five times across a 20-year playing career.
Ben Stokes to miss early County Championship games as he focuses on full recovery for England
London, March 31: England Test captain Ben Stokes will sit out the early stages of Durham's County Championship campaign as he continues to recover from hamstring surgery. However, head coach Ryan Campbell is confident that the all-rounder will be fully fit for England's summer fixtures, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Morgan reveals top picks for England's white-ball captain
London, March 29: England's former World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan revealed his two picks who could become Three Lions' white-ball captain following Jos Buttler's resignation from the position after a winless ICC Champions Trophy campaign.
Stokes and Brook are contenders for England's white-ball captaincy, says Morgan
Ahmedabad, March 29: Eoin Morgan, England’s 2019 ODI World Cup winning captain, believes that Ben Stokes and Harry Brook are the two contenders to become the side’s next white-ball captain, though he also feels the latter is more of a long-term leadership option.
Meeting in Guwahati between chief selector Agarkar and BCCI Secretary Saikia postponed
New Delhi, March 29: A meeting in Guwahati featuring Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of the senior men’s selection committee, and Devajit Saikia, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has been postponed. The meeting had originally been scheduled for Saturday.’
That ship has sailed...: Root rules himself out from England white-ball captaincy
London, March 28: England star batter Joe Root ruled himself out of white-ball captaincy for the national team, saying that the "ship has sailed" and he has "done his time" as a captain.
Ship has sailed on chances of becoming England's white-ball captain, says Joe Root
New Delhi, March 28: Premier England batter Joe Root said the ship has sailed on his chances of being England's next white-ball captain, adding that his focus is squarely on performing well in Tests against India and later in Australia during the Ashes.
Former England bowler Peter Lever passes away
New Delhi March 27: Former England and Lancashire player Peter Lever passed away following a short illness at 84. He served as England's bowling coach under Ray Illingworth and was inducted into the Lancashire Hall of Fame last year, as per a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Would have been pretty silly to turn down chance of opening for England in Tests, says Lawrence
New Delhi, March 27: England batter Dan Lawrence said it would have been pretty silly of him to have turned down the chance of opening the batting for the side in Tests, a role which he never played before in his first-class career.
ECB mourns demise of former England pacer Peter Lever
London, March 27: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) condoled on Thursday the death of the former pacer Peter Lever, who died aged 84. Lever, who played in seventeen Tests and ten ODIs for England from 1970 to 1975, was a handy batsman too and a giant of England's domestic cricket.
Wouldn't say no to leadership role in England women's team: Charlie Dean
New Delhi, March 27: Off-spinner Charlie Dean has said she wouldn't say no if an offer comes her way of becoming the next captain of the England women's team.
IPL 2025: Key wishes for England's players to prioritise playing for national team, says Knight
New Delhi, March 27: Former England batter Nick Knight said the reason why many players from the country aren't showing much interest in featuring in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is because the men's team managing director Rob Key wishes for them to prioritise playing for the national team.