West Indies announce squad for white-ball tour, Ackeem Auguste earns maiden call-up

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Ackeem Auguste has earned his maiden call-up to the West Indies ODI squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh in the second half of October. He replaces Evin Lewis, who has been ruled out due to a wrist injury. Khary Pierre, who made his Test debut in the first match against India earlier this … Read more

Jacob Bethell – England’s great white-ball hope

Jacob Bethell – England’s great white-ball hope

By Michael Eden Jacob Bethell is set to become England’s youngest-ever men’s captain when he takes charge of a youthful T20 side to tour Ireland in September. Despite calls for Bethell to find form for Warwickshire in the County Championship, England’s selectors have opted to include the young left-hander in all three white-ball squads for … Read more

New white-ball skipper Harry Brook just wants to play for England after IPL snub

New white-ball skipper Harry Brook just wants to play for England after IPL snub

Harry Brook insisted there is no amount of money on the lucrative franchise circuit that could sway him from his England commitments ahead of a crucial next few months. The Yorkshireman sacrificed a £590,000 deal with Delhi Capitals at the ongoing Indian Premier League in a bid to keep himself fit and firing for blockbuster … Read more

Rob Key says Ben Stokes is an option for England white-ball captaincy

Rob Key says Ben Stokes is an option for England white-ball captaincy

England could spring a surprise by asking Ben Stokes to take charge of their ailing white-ball side, with managing director Rob Key admitting “it would be stupid” not to consider the Test skipper. Jos Buttler stood down as limited-overs captain after his disappointing reign concluded with a dismal Champions Trophy campaign that left his side … Read more

Jos Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain

Jos Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain

Jos Buttler has announced he will resign as England’s white-ball captain after their Champions Trophy dead rubber against South Africa on Saturday. England’s group stage exit at the Champions Trophy – a third flop at a major tournament in the last 18 months, having relinquished both white-ball World Cups – left Buttler considering his position. … Read more

Harbhajan Singh names India’s future Top 3 in white-ball cricket

Harbhajan Singh names India’s future Top 3 in white-ball cricket

For almost a decade, India’s white-ball cricket was defined by the dominance of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan at the top. This trio played a crucial role in India’s success across ICC tournaments, bilateral series, and global competitions, forming one of the most reliable and destructive top orders in world cricket. However, with Dhawan … Read more

Mitchell Santner named New Zealand’s white-ball captain

Mitchell Santner named New Zealand's white-ball captain

Mitchell Santner has been named New Zealand’s new white-ball captain, taking over from Kane Williamson who stepped down after the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Santner has previously captained in 24 T20Is and four ODIs and his first series in the full-time role will come against Sri Lanka from late December. The first major … Read more