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Flower turns down England Test head coach return

Andy Flower has ruled himself out of contention to succeed Brendon McCullum as England's new Test head coach, following conversations with ECB managing director Rob Key.

England

Who should replace McCullum as England Test head coach?

Brendon McCullum's departure from the role of England Test head coach leaves the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) with a huge gap to fill ahead of a crucial home Ashes series next summer.

Cricket

Bellingham, kits and team names: What’s changed in The Hundred for 2026?

As The Hundred returns for 2026 - live on Sky Sports from Tuesday July 21 to Sunday August 16 - we look at what has changed for the ECB's 100-ball competition…

Cricket

Which players should you look out for in The Hundred?

With the sixth season of The Hundred getting under way on Tuesday, live in full on Sky Sports, here is the key info about each team and some of the players to look out for…

Cricket

England legend Sciver-Brunt joins Trent Rockets staff in first coaching role

Katherine Sciver-Brunt will take her first coaching role since retiring after being confirmed as an assistant coach of Trent Rockets Women for the 2026 edition of The Hundred.

Hampshire

Northants beat Hampshire in thriller to win first Vitality Blast title in a decade

Northamptonshire claimed their first Vitality Blast title in a decade and third overall with a thrilling 14-run win over Hampshire in Saturday's see-saw Edgbaston final.

Cricket

The Blaze rout Durham in 10-wicket win to secure Women's Vitality Blast title

Tammy Beaumont and Sarah Bryce put on a 118-run stand to lead The Blaze to a dominant 10-wicket win over Durham to secure the Women's Vitality Blast title at The Kia Oval.

Cricket

West Indies legend Sobers dies aged 89

Former West Indies captain Sir Garfield 'Garry' Sobers has died at the age of 89.

England

Replace Stokes and fix culture: What's in next England Test coach's in-tray?

As England work out who they want as their new Test coach following Brendon McCullum's sacking, we look at the jobs on the next red-ball supremo's to-do list…

England

McCullum promises 'robust conversations' with new England Test head coach

Brendon McCullum has apologised to England fans for the poor string of Test results that led to his dismissal and said he will work alongside his replacement to ensure all three formats are prioritised in the new setup.

England

'Gutted' McCullum to leave as England Test coach

Brendon McCullum will leave his role as England's Test head coach but continue to lead the white-ball teams.

England

Why England should make captaincy change

England women would benefit from a change of captain, said Sky Sports Cricket's Simon Doull after the Test side were ruthlessly put to the sword by India at Lord's.

England

England vs India ratings: Ecclestone makes history as Beaumont, Knight exit

England suffered a 270-run defeat to India in the first women's Test match to be played at Lord's - here's how the players rated...

England

Edwards: England need more red-ball exposure ahead of Ashes

Head coach Charlotte Edwards has made getting more red-ball cricket into her England side a priority following their Test thrashing by India as they build towards the home Ashes in 2027.

England

England annihilated by India in women's Test at Lord's

England crashed to a second heavy defeat at Lord's in a little over a week with India needing just over 90 minutes on the final day of the historic first women's Test at the ground to wrap up a 270-run victory.

England

'One of the greats' - How 'hardy' Knight will be remembered for England

Tash Farrant hailed Heather Knight as "one of the greats" after the former England captain announced her retirement from international cricket.

Cricket

'We won't stop' - McCullum demands more after England reach T20 summit

Brendon McCullum hailed England for drowning out the noise throughout their dominant T20 series victory over India but insisted that moving to the top of the world rankings was just the start.

England

Box-office Buttler hits century to lead England to 4-0 series win vs India

Jos Buttler produced a box-office performance with the bat to lead England to a sensational 56-run T20 victory against India and a 4-0 series sweep.