Matt Roller

Senior correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

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James Anderson, Rocky Flintoff earn Hundred wildcard deals

43-year-old and 17-year-old the standout picks ahead of next month's tournament

15-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Sledging, swearing, send-offs - Lord's needling promises explosive series ahead

The message from the two captains is clear: neither expected things to kick off as they did, nor do they intend to rein anyone in ahead of the final two Tests

14-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Brook's shot selection under scrutiny as counterattack goes awry

England's No.1-ranked batter was in the mood to turn the tables, but picked the wrong option at a key moment

13-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

England sweat on Bashir's fitness after finger injury

An ECB statement said that he is expected to bowl in the fourth innings, but it is unclear whether he will be fit to bat

13-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Big-game Stokes pushes his limits to keep England alive

He starred with the ball and in the field, and last-minute theatrics on the third day could set the stage for a special with the bat

12-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Gill loses temper as England run down the clock

England accused Gill of hypocrisy after he took issue with their time-wasting tactics in a dramatic final over

12-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Burns hopes Italy team 'is a beacon for Italians everywhere'

Italy captain says when he is asked about the plan for the 2026 World Cup, his reply is, they're planning to "win every game"

12-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Gillnetting: Woakes and Smith make England's grand plan work

Rather than the pace of Jofra Archer, it was Chris Woakes with the keeper up to the stumps that did for India's captain

11-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Jason Roy handed Hundred lifeline with Southern Brave

Former England batter replaces Faf du Plessis who is undergoing groin operation

11-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Root holds the fort with 99* as India put brakes on Bazball

A disciplined bowling effort from India's seamers led England to scale back their usual aggressive intent

10-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Stokes opts to bat for a change; Bumrah and Archer come in

England have left out Josh Tongue from the XI for the second Test, while India have sent Prasidh Krishna to the bench

10-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Stokes on England's bowl-first habit: 'We are not stuck in our ways'

England captain hints his side will bat first given the chance, with heatwave in prospect this week

09-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

McCullum's challenge is to cut one-time protégé Gill down to size

The two came together at KKR in the IPL some years ago, and Brendon McCullum played his part in shaping the Shubman Gill that's been the star of the England vs India series so far

09-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Archer recalled by England for Lord's Test

England recall fast bowler for first Test appearance in more than four years

09-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Croft bemoans 'stupid' schedule as county review gathers pace

Lancashire set to be without Liam Livingstone after hamstring injury sustained while playing twice in 24 hours

08-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

England want pace and bounce at Lord's, Jofra Archer 'ready to go'

Brendon McCullum says England have asked for a pitch with "plenty of life in it" after heavy defeat at Edgbaston left series at 1-1

07-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Gus Atkinson added to squad as England ponder changes for Lord's

Gus Atkinson joins Jofra Archer, Sam Cook and Jamie Overton as alternative seam-bowling options in England's 16-man squad

06-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Stokes' batting in focus as England count cost of Edgbaston errors

Captain's poor form with bat typified off-colour display and leaves questions to be answered before Lord's

06-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

Trescothick: Draw is a good result for England

Assistant coach hints England will have to "adapt" with 536 more runs required, seven wickets in hand on final day

05-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

India sight victory after Gill buries England with runs

Akash and Siraj made early inroads after another Gill ton set England a target of 608

05-Jul-2025•Matt Roller

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