Brendon McCullum to continue as England head coach: ECB

March 25, 2026 10:51 AM

Brendon McCullum to continue as England head coach: ECB

Brendon McCullum will continue as England's head coach in all three formats, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Monday, despite the team's lacklustre performances and lingering questions about their dressing-room culture. Ben Stokes will remain as test captain with Harry Brook his vice-captain and Rob Key will stay as managing director of England's men's cricket following an ECB review centred around a humbling Ashes series. England suffered a 4-1 defeat in Australia this year a...

ECB to host next three World Test Championship finals till 2031, ICC says

July 21, 2025 10:58 AM

ECB to host next three World Test Championship finals till 2031, ICC says

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will continue to host the biennial final of the World Test Championship for the next three editions till 2031, global governing body ICC said on Sunday. The match, which crowns the world champions in the longest format of the sport, has been held in England since it was introduced, with Southampton hosting the first edition in 2021 and the two subsequent finals taking place in London. “We are absolutely delighted that England and Wales has been chose...