England Cricket

August 4, 2026 4:08 PM

Former England captain Ben Stokes eyes coaching role

Former England captain Ben Stokes has said he would like to coach the national team one day and believes he has the experience to be successful in the role. The 35-year-old all-rounder retired from international cricket in June during England's test series against New Zealand, bringing an end to a career that included the country's 2019 World Cup triumph and his match-winning Ashes innings at Headingley the same year. Stokes led England's test side from 2022. "I'm doing my level three coach...

March 6, 2026 3:30 PM

‘Cricket’s a cruel game, tough pills to swallow,’ says Bethell after England’s T20 World Cup semi-final loss to India

England batter Jacob Bethell said it was a “tough pill to swallow” after his century went in vain in England’s defeat to India in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Bethell tore into the Indian bowling attack to record the second-fastest century in T20 World Cup history, getting there in just 45 balls. The knock meant Bethell now has centuries in all three formats for England. Earlier this year, he had also scored a hundred against Austra...

February 28, 2025 7:29 PM

Jos Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain after Champions Trophy exit

Jos Buttler has resigned as England's white-ball captain following their premature exit from the ICC Champions Trophy. England’s campaign ended in disarray on Wednesday as a determined Afghanistan side outplayed them in the group stage, sealing their elimination. The team's dismal run in the 50-over format—marked by seven consecutive defeats under Buttler’s leadership—has come under sharp criticism, with the skipper bearing the brunt of the scrutiny. The 34-year-old will lead En...