McCullum Backs Harry Brook Amid Off-Field Issues
England head coach Brendon McCullum has praised the way Harry Brook has dealt with recent controversy but admits his white-ball captain is a "work in progress" away from the cricket field.
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Sam Curran Poised for Big Part at T20 World Cup
Sam Curran is dreaming of a 2022 repeat as England look to win a second T20 World Cup in three events. Curran was player of the tournament when England triumphed in Australia four years ago, taking 13 wickets in total, including three in the victory over Pakistan in the final.
Moores' Diving Catch Sends England U19 Into Final
Tuesday 3 February 2026 17:55, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Joe Moores took an incredible catch as England beat Australia to reach the final of the U19 World Cup.
Sussex docked 12 points after ECB financial oversight deal
Sussex will start the 2026 County Championship season with a 12-point deduction after entering an agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board to tackle their financial problems.
Ashes: Aussie Radio Trolls England Team on Beach
Wednesday 10 December 2025 16:35, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Australian radio station 92.7 Mix FM tracked down the England cricket team relaxing on the beach for some sledging, which was taken in good spirits by Ben Stokes!
India crush South Africa as Proteas bowled out for 74
South Africa were all out for their lowest-ever total in T20 cricket, scoring only 74 as India won the series opener by 101 runs on Tuesday. Hardik Pandya smashed an unbeaten 59 off 28 balls and India scored 175-6 after losing the toss.
Bethell or Pope: Swap at No 3 for Adelaide?
England's second eight-wicket hammering to Australia in as many Tests, leaving them trailing 2-0 in the Ashes, has prompted calls for change.
Lyon 'Filthy' and 'Gutted' After Gabba Snub
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment at being dropped for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, saying he felt "filthy" and was "gutted" at the decision.
Root's Gabba Century: Atherton Calls It 'Innings of His Life'
Joe Root not only notched a first Test hundred in Australia but delivered "the innings of his life" on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, according to Sky Sports' Michael Atherton.
Ashes Day-Nighter: Australia v England at the Gabba
England trail Australia 1-0 in Ashes series after defeat inside two days of opening game in Perth; this week's second Test in Brisbane is a day-nighter played with a pink ball; England have made one change to XI, with off-spinning all-rounder Will Jacks replacing injured seamer Mark Wood Thursday 4…
Linsey Smith earns first England central contract
Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith has received her first full England women's central contract for 2025-26. The 30-year-old is among 17 players who have received full central contracts, with 10 players receiving new one-year contracts and seven players in the second year of their current terms.
Australia v England — 2nd Test, Day 1 (Brisbane)
Match summary England in Australia 2nd Test / Day 1 of 5 / Brisbane Australia Yet to bat. England are batting, 0 for 0. England are 0 for 0. England 1st innings Total 0 for 0 , from 0 overs.