The RCB batsman who quit the IPL ahead of the playoffs is ‘absolutely fine’ to play for England in the Test vs New Zealand as McCullum calls for a ‘better’ buzz ball. Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli, right, and his batting partner Jacob Bethel run between the wickets during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo) England batsmen Jacob Bethel He is available for selection for the first Test against New Zealand…

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Brendon McCullum ‘very lucky to be England head coach’: Former fast bowler questions ECB | Cricket News

Brendan McCullum (AP Photo) New Delhi: Former England fast bowler Darren Gough The question is why? Brendon McCullum He remains the head coach of England after the team’s disappointing Ashes defeat in Australia. England lost the 2025/26 Ashes series 4-1, but both McCullum and the captain Ben Stokes He has retained his position ahead of…

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IPL 2026: Finn Allan Joins Brendon McCullum, Sunil Narine With First Century In KKR Record Book Cricket News

Finn Allen joins Brendon McCullum and Sunil Narine (Image: X) Finn Allen played a sensational innings to register his first IPL century during Match 51 against Delhi Capitals, joining Brendon McCullum and Sunil Narine in the Kolkata Knight Riders list of century scorers.Batting first, Delhi Capitals scored 142 runs on the board. In reply, KKR…

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Burned to the Ashes, but no cleanup: ECB decision against sacking Ben Stokes, McCullum | Cricket News

England head coach Brendon McCullum with captain Ben Stokes. (File photo/PTI) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday decided not to make any changes to their captaincy group following England’s 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia following a review of the tour.Gould said firing people “would be an easy thing to do,” but he…

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‘Beer, vape, golf click’: Brendon McCullum faces Ashes charges Cricket News

Brendan McCullum (AP Photo) gave Brendon McCullum England’s tenure came under intense scrutiny following explosive allegations about dressing room culture during the disastrous Ashes tour. Reports, mainly from Telegraph Sport, have portrayed a team environment that has blurred the line between independence and a lack of discipline, raising serious questions about leadership, accountability, and professionalism.England’s…

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