55 h. ago Alastair Cook outlines stance over becoming England’s next head coach

The former England captain has been linked with replacing Brendon McCullum as head coach

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56 h. ago Brendon McCullum holds talks on England future and ‘keen to carry on’

The head coach’s position is under scrutiny as the ECB reviews a dismal Ashes defeat.

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4 d. ago England’s Ashes centurion Jacob Bethell: I knew Test ton was coming

Bethell provided a bright moment in Sydney as England’s miserable Ashes series nears its end.

Politics

4 d. ago The future of England cricket – Sir Alastair Cook raves over Jacob Bethell

Jacob Bethell struck a sublime 142 not out to help England extend their Ashes tour into a fifth and final day at the SCG.

Society

4 d. ago Jacob Bethell's sublime Ashes hundred cements his status in England's future

‘Starboy’ provides glimpse of what might have been had the selectors backed him earlier

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4 d. ago Bethell’s elegant first Test century presses pause on Australia’s Ashes party

Fifth Test; day four: England 302-8 & 384; Australia 567Tourists lead by 119 after late wickets let hosts back inIt was good. So good. So unbelievably good. On the penultimate day of an Ashes tour packed with regrets for England, a star was born when Jacob Bethell, 22 years young, raised his bat to all corners of the Sydney Cricket Ground in celebration of a hundred that offered hope for the future.There was no reason why England should collapse to defeat on this sun-soaked fourth day but every reason to think they might anyway. Ground down by Australia over two months, starting their second innings 183 runs behind and with Ben Stokes injured first thing, they certainly looked ripe for it. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Ruben Amorim should be remembered for one thing after his Manchester United exit

The Portuguese manager's record at Manchester United was not great but his Old Trafford sacking is unlikely to stop him finding another top job in England in the near future

Politics

9 d. ago Defiant Ben Stokes makes case for England to extend ‘Bazball’ double act with Brendon McCullum

The futures of Stokes and McCullum have been under the microscope after England’s Ashes disappointment

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1 week ago Usman Khawaja locked in for fifth Ashes Test with ‘no indication’ of retirement plans

Australia coach Andrew McDonald guarantees veteran will play at SCG39-year-old’s future beyond series finale against England still in doubtAustralia coach Andrew McDonald has guaranteed Usman Khawaja will play at the SCG, but is unsure if it will be the veteran’s last Test.After turning 39 earlier in December, Khawaja’s future will continue to be a talking point until he announces his retirement. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Barcelona 'working on' Man Utd transfer as Marcus Rashford's future stance clear

Marcus Rashford's loan from Manchester United to Barcelona expires at the end of this season, and the England international faces an uncertain future this summer

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2 w. ago Rob Key to investigate England’s ‘stag do’ drinking habits after Noosa mid

England team director has ‘no issue’ with trip after second TestBut tourists will investigate claims some players spent six days drinkingRob Key has defended England’s mid-tour break in Noosa but confirmed he will look into reports that excessive drinking by players in between the second and third Ashes Tests turned it into a “glorified stag do”.Sitting 3-0 to Australia, the Ashes having gone, team director Key has followed head coach Brendon McCullum in stating that his future now rests in the hands of senior figures at the England and Wales Cricket Board. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Rob Key to investigate England’s ‘stag do’ drinking habits on Noosa mid

Team director has ‘no issue’ with trip after second TestEngland will investigate claims of excessive drinkingRob Key has defended England’s mid-tour break in Noosa but confirmed he will look into reports that excessive drinking by players in between the second and third Ashes Tests turned it into a “glorified stag do”.Sitting 3-0 down to Australia, the Ashes having gone, the team director, Key, has followed the head coach, Brendon McCullum, in stating that his future now rests in the hands of senior figures at the England and Wales Cricket Board. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Brendon McCullum speaks out on his England future after Ashes humiliation

England lost the Ashes in the space of 11 days and now only have pride to play for in the final two Tests

Politics

3 w. ago What you need to know about Brendon McCullum's England future as Ashes torture continues

The latest on head coach Brendon McCullum's future with England looking set to lose the Ashes before Christmas

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3 w. ago 'I've coached Kobbie Mainoo and he will outlast Ruben Amorim at Man Utd'

Kobbie Mainoo has not started a Premier League game for Manchester United this season and a former England coach has issued a telling prediction about his future

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