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England Ashes review: Past captains question accountability for series defeat after Brendon McCullum, Rob Key avoid ECB sacking
Apr 18, 2026

England Ashes review: Past captains question accountability for series defeat after Brendon McCullum, Rob Key avoid ECB sacking

Former England captain Michael Atherton believes fans will find it ‘extraordinary’ that no jobs were lost for ‘mistakes’ made during their heavy Ashes...

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The Ashes: Brendon McCullum will not 'completely rip up script' if he is kept as England coach after defeat in Australia
Apr 18, 2026

The Ashes: Brendon McCullum will not 'completely rip up script' if he is kept as England coach after defeat in Australia

Under-pressure England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is willing to evolve his methods - but will not "rip up the script completely" if he is all...

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The Ashes: Ben Stokes showed England batting template and that he is still up for the fight, says Michael Atherton
Apr 18, 2026

The Ashes: Ben Stokes showed England batting template and that he is still up for the fight, says Michael Atherton

After England's two-day pummelling in Perth was followed by a four-day drubbing in Brisbane - where they have still not won a Test since 1986 - Michae...

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England's Ben Duckett says there are 'no excuses' for his behaviour during Ashes as he vows to become more professional
Apr 18, 2026

England's Ben Duckett says there are 'no excuses' for his behaviour during Ashes as he vows to become more professional

Ben Duckett says there are "no excuses" for his off-field errors during the Ashes and that he is determined to become more professional in order to pr...

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County Championship: Essex use first injury substitute in tournament history as captain Tom Westley breaks finger
Apr 18, 2026

County Championship: Essex use first injury substitute in tournament history as captain Tom Westley breaks finger

The ECB's player replacement trial rule has been used for the first time in County Championship history, as Essex captain Tom Westley was replaced aft...

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James Anderson: Former England bowler to captain Lancashire in County Championship at age of 44 next season
Apr 18, 2026

James Anderson: Former England bowler to captain Lancashire in County Championship at age of 44 next season

Former England bowler Sir James Anderson has been named Lancashire's captain for next season's County Championship.The 43-year-old, England's all-time...

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England vow to re-engage with county cricket as new season offers hope to Haseeb Hameed, Sam Cook and more
Apr 18, 2026

England vow to re-engage with county cricket as new season offers hope to Haseeb Hameed, Sam Cook and more

"I think the gap is as wide as it has ever been."Sussex head coach and former England assistant Paul Farbrace could have been talking about where is...

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The Ashes: England's Joe Root says it would be 'silly' to change management after series defeat in Australia
Apr 18, 2026

The Ashes: England's Joe Root says it would be 'silly' to change management after series defeat in Australia

Joe Root says it would be "silly" for England to change their management team after the Ashes defeat and insists the players are "absolutely committed...

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The Ashes 2025-26: Where did it all go wrong for England as Australia retain the urn in dominant fashion?
Apr 18, 2026

The Ashes 2025-26: Where did it all go wrong for England as Australia retain the urn in dominant fashion?

England's bid to regain the Ashes is over after three comprehensive defeats in the first three Tests of the five-match series in Australia, but where...

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Ben Duckett: England captain Ben Stokes pledges support for under-fire opener
Apr 18, 2026

Ben Duckett: England captain Ben Stokes pledges support for under-fire opener

England captain Ben Stokes has thrown a protective arm around his beleaguered side and pledged his support for under-fire opener Ben Duckett.The touri...

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