6 h. ago Harry Brook wants to use New Zealand tour as preparation for 2026 T20 World Cup

England will play three T20 internationals against the Black Caps followed by a three-match ODI series

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58 h. ago Harry Brook admits Pat Cummins’ absence could boost England’s Ashes chances

Injured Australian captain set to miss at least Perth testBrook expects Stokes to play all five Tests in AustraliaHarry Brook believes Pat Cummins potentially missing the start of the Ashes would play into English hands but warned that Australia’s depth in pace bowlers means any replacement should not be underestimated.With just six weeks to go until the first Test in Perth, the fitness of Cummins remains a major talking point following the detection of a lower back stress injury earlier this year. According to some reports, his entire series could even be in jeopardy. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Harry Brook says Pat Cummins’ absence could play into England’s hands at Ashes

Injured Australian captain set to miss at least Perth testBrook expects Stokes to play all five Tests in AustraliaHarry Brook believes Pat Cummins potentially missing the start of the Ashes would play into English hands but warned that Australia’s depth in pace bowlers means any replacement should not be underestimated.With just six weeks to go until the first Test in Perth, the fitness of Cummins remains a major talking point following the detection of a lower back stress injury earlier this year. According to some reports, his entire series could even be in jeopardy. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Harry Brook says Pat Cummins’ absence could boost England’s Ashes hopes

Injured Australian captain set to miss at least Perth TestBrook expects Stokes to play all five Tests in Australia Harry Brook believes Pat Cummins potentially missing the start of the Ashes would play into English hands but warned that Australia’s depth in pace bowlers means any replacement should not be underestimated.With only six weeks to go until the first Test in Perth, the fitness of Cummins remains a major talking point following the detection of a lower back stress injury earlier this year. According to some reports his entire series could even be in jeopardy. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago DWP to get new powers to recover PIP debts from Brits next year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to make use of new powers in 2026 to recover debts created by Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

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5 d. ago England eye up Uruguay and Japan tests as part of World Cup preparations

Final call rests on qualifying and may be shaped by drawEngland want to face South American and Asian teamsEngland want to face South American and Asian opposition as part of their World Cup preparations and have discussed hosting friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March.Thomas Tuchel’s side are closing in on qualification for next summer’s tournament and plans are being put in place for warm-up games. Talks over potential opponents for the March international break have taken place, although it is understood the Football Association is yet to make a final decision. The FA is waiting for England to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup before finalising bookings and may also look to see how the draw for the tournament plays out in December. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nearly 100 years after her death, Oxford’s first female Indigenous scholar honoured

Mākereti Papakura died weeks before handing in her thesis at Oxford university documenting the life and customs of her tribe, work that is still used by Māori todayMore than 100 years ago, a Māori woman packed up her life as a tour guide and entertainer in New Zealand and set off for England, where she would soon make history by enrolling at Oxford university.In a tragic turn, Mākereti Papakura – believed to be the first woman from an Indigenous community to study at the university – died just weeks before completing her thesis, and in the decades since, her family has fought to have her degree recognised. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rob Key insists Brook’s England promotion is not ‘scheme’ to oust Pope

Key all but confirms Woakes’ international career is overBrook replaces Pope as vice-captain for Ashes seriesRob Key has all but confirmed that Chris Woakes has played his last game for England and insisted that Harry Brook’s promotion to vice-captain for the Ashes is not “an elaborate scheme” to oust Ollie Pope from the team.Speaking a day after naming a 16-man squad to take on Australia, Key, the team director, clarified the selections – not least the late switch in deputy for Ben Stokes – and confirmed that Woakes missed out due to the dislocated shoulder sustained during the final Test of the summer. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago England lay down gauntlet after naming five 90mph seamers in Ashes squad

Wood, Archer, Atkinson, Carse and Tongue lead attackWill Jacks gets nod over Rehan Ahmed as reserve spinnerAlready the quickest scoring team in Test cricket, England will hit Australia with their fastest bowling attack for a generation – perhaps all time – after announcing their 16-man squad for this winter’s Ashes assault.A late curveball from Rob Key’s panel is the inclusion of Surrey’s Will Jacks, offering an attacking option with the bat and serving as the reserve spinner to Shoaib Bashir. Otherwise, the squad is largely as expected, including confirmation that Harry Brook has replaced Ollie Pope as vice-captain. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sonny Baker gives a candid assessment of his chastening debut for England

The 22-year-old is hoping for a dry Sunday.

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3 w. ago New campaign invites everyone in London to ‘Catch the Spirit’ ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next summer

New campaign invites everyone in London to ‘Catch the Spirit’ ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next summer  Lord's Cricket Ground

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3 w. ago Jacob Bethell’s England captaincy off to rocky start as Ireland impress with bat

The 21-year-old was leading England in the absence of Harry Brook.

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3 w. ago Jacob Bethell reveals key to leadership as he becomes youngest man to captain England

The 21-year-old will stand in for Harry Brook in three T20Is against Ireland

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3 w. ago Brendon McCullum confirms huge Ashes squad decision and reveals Harry Brook dilemma

The first Test of the 2025-26 Ashes in Perth is just over two months away, and England will jet off to Australia with the aim of winning their first series Down Under in 15 years

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4 w. ago Brendon McCullum mulls appointing Harry Brook as England vice

Coach confirms Ollie Pope will be reserve wicketkeeperRain washes out last game in South Africa T20 seriesHarry Brook could replace Ollie Pope as England vice-captain for the Ashes after Brendon McCullum, the head coach, revealed it was up for discussion in an otherwise “easy” squad to select.Speaking after an afternoon of solid rain in Nottingham caused a washout of the third Twenty20 between England and South Africa – the international home summer ending with a 1-1 series draw – McCullum floated the possibility of Brook as Ben Stokes’s deputy given his role as the limited-over captain. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago England duo Phil Salt and Harry Brook admit thinking passing 300 was impossible

Salt’s record-breaking innings took England past the mark for the first time

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last month England thrash South Africa after Phil Salt heroics takes them past 300 barrier

Salt’s scorching 39-ball ton was England’s quickest in any format and he also recorded their greatest T20 individual score with 141 not out off.

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last month England send records tumbling as Phil Salt hits 141 in team score of 304 in T20

England smashed their previous high score in a T20 international of 267.

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