England’s white-ball tour of Sri Lanka has taken on greater significance in the wake of their damaging Ashes series. What should have been a simple warm-up series for next month’s T20 World Cup will receive much more attention after a trip Down Under that resulted in a crushing 4-1 defeat, questions about their preparation and […]
The ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup is underway as the next generation of talent from 16 countries descends on Zimbabwe and Namibia for the 16th edition of the competition. The tournament has provided the platform for many of the game’s superstars and household names to launch their careers. Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dewald Brevis […]
In his last scathing column for The Telegraph on January 9, 2026: England legend Boycott of Geoffrey delivered a thrilling post-mortem after the conclusion of the Ash 2025-26 series. After seeing England suffer a demoralizing 4-1 defeat in Australia, the 85-year-old former opener spared no one in the leadership group. Boycott argued that the ‘Bazbal’ […]
English legend Boycott of Geoffrey delivered a damning post-mortem following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 Ashes, after seeing England slump to a demoralizing 4-1 defeat in Australia. Boycott pulled no punches when criticizing the team’s leadership, arguing that the much-hyped ‘Bazball’ approach has deteriorated from an exciting experiment to a culture of entitlement and recklessness. […]
England’s Harry Brook has publicly apologized for his part in a late-night altercation during the pre-Ashes tour of New Zealand, when investigations into the team’s culture and drinking habits overshadowed another defeat Down Under. Just hours after Australia scored the winning points in Sydney to seal a crushing 4-1 victory, the latest news from the […]
The England and Wales Cricket Board has launched an immediate investigation into the Ashes defeat, with CEO Richard Gould promising “necessary changes in the coming months”. Gould, who arrived in Sydney to watch the final stages of England’s 4-1 defeat, issued a strongly worded statement just over two hours after Australia’s victory in the fifth […]
Joe Root insists England’s players remain “absolutely committed” to the current regime after an overdue Ashes win in Melbourne eased some of the mounting pressure. Head coach Brendon McCullum and general manager Rob Key both faced questions about their futures after England surrendered the urn with three successive defeats, but the prospect of a whitewash […]
England captain Ben Stokes has put a protective arm around his beleaguered side and pledged his support for under-fire opener Ben Duckett. The tourists have already surrendered the urn after a 3-0 defeat and their build-up to the Boxing Day Test has been plagued by reports of excessive drinking during their mid-series trip to Noosa. […]
Michael Vaughan has warned that the time of judgment is nigh for those in charge of England’s Ashes campaign. One of the most eagerly anticipated tours in a generation got off to a sad start in Perth, with Ben Stokes’ side suffering a first two-day defeat to Australia in 104 years. That increased the pressure […]
Michael Vaughan OBE believes modern cricketers should take inspiration from golf’s No.1 Scottie Scheffler by playing and practicing more regularly to reach their potential. The former England captain said players risk losing their rhythm by resting too often, especially batters, who he said should spend more time in match conditions. Vaughan continued speaking Betfair and […]