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Protracted investigation finds no case to answer as duo return to Test squad, but at what cost? http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542258.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1542258.html Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:23:34 GMT Crumpled but still a good fit, Root dons his blazer for the England cause once more England's senior pro takes the reins for the 65th time in Tests, four years on from his previous stint http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541423.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541423.html Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:25:35 GMT Root stops the England captaincy gap ... but for how long? Former captain returns to role he relinquished in 2022, with Stokes' return to the job far from certain http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541403.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541403.html Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:51:24 GMT What does the new formats-based contract system mean for Pakistan's players? The new system will proritise data, reducing the role of "human selectors by 85%" http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541322.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1541322.html Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:13:50 GMT Rob Key: England Test team is not a 'national embarrassment' Managing director won't rule out sacking Stokes following incident in Chelsea nightclub http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540497.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540497.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:25:15 GMT Root rides again in moment of crisis as England pay the price for optics Calm but reluctant ex-captain steps up to avoid nonsensical prospect of Brook deputising for Stokes http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540424.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1540424.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:55:06 GMT New Zealand hit their sweet spot as T20 World Cup defence looms Melie Kerr leads tourists with an eye to the future as injury-hit England get back to business http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536048.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1536048.html Sat, 09 May 2026 18:16:44 GMT Why being Pakistan head coach could be the perfect role for Sarfaraz The former Pakistan captain waltzes into his new role with relatively little experience in coaching, but a strong bond with Test captain Shan Masood and an acute understanding of the game http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1535766.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1535766.html Thu, 07 May 2026 17:33:39 GMT What made India recall Bhatia and Radha for the T20 World Cup? The chief selector Amita Sharma and captain Harmanpreet also explained why they retained Bharti Fulmali http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1534947.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1534947.html Sun, 03 May 2026 06:35:18 GMT 'Fresh face' Corteen-Coleman arrives to reinforce England's old guard Charlotte Edwards has largely stuck with core group, who have one last chance to perform on world stage http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1534237.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1534237.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:59:33 GMT Why the third umpire was spot on to give Raghuvanshi obstructing the field Rohan Pandit had to establish two things: did Raghuvanshi change direction significantly and did he do it without probable cause? http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533940.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533940.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:04:59 GMT 'Everything has to come to an end': Samit Patel bows out of English cricket after 24 years Spinning allrounder reflects on formidable career, as he targets future role as coach ... and maybe selector http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533519.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533519.html Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:15:33 GMT 'He brings that magic dust' - The inside story of Bellingham's Phoenix investment Warwickshire and Knighthead Capital apply Tom Brady model by bringing Birmingham's highest-profile footballer on board http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533318.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1533318.html Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:15:44 GMT To Lord's and beyond, as Knight-Stokes Cup expands horizons for state-school cricket Inaugural Under-15 tournament will feature over 1,100 boys and girls teams from 820 secondary state schools http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1532971.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1532971.html Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:20:50 GMT Stokes: Talk of rift with McCullum is 'massive overstatement' England captain uses in-house media to break lengthy silence and reaffirm partnership with head coach http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1531855.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1531855.html Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:06:30 GMT Hasan Ali's death-bowling masterclass proving the difference for Karachi Kings In a season where the runs are flowing, Hasan's variations in the closing overs have stood out http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1530861.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1530861.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:57:11 GMT Going where the money is - Cummins voices the danger facing Australian cricket The Australia captain weighs in on concerns that more players might forego Cricket Australia contracts in the future if they can earn more in franchise cricket http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529207.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529207.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:04:45 GMT Crawley confronts the consequences of another winter of failed promise England opener is vulnerable after limited impact in Ashes, and needs runs at Kent to make his case http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529261.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529261.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:43:30 GMT Selecting the Selector proves tricky as ECB find options thin on the ground Rob Key begins hunt for Luke Wright's successor, but challenges abound over role's remit http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529158.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1529158.html Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:38:02 GMT No change is all change as ECB opt for the rinse-and-repeat cycle Management back the incumbents to turn the Test team's fortunes, but proof will be in the pudding http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528916.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/1528916.html Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:37:16 GMT