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  • England pacer Jofra Archer (Getty Images)

    Jofra Archer ruled out of Metro Bank ODI series

    England Men's and Sussex pace bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the Metro Bank ODI series against the West Indies due to a right thumb injury.
    He will be reassessed by the England medical team over the next fortnight to determine when he may return to action.
    Lancashire’s Luke Wood has been added to England’s ODI squad for the three-match series, which begins on 29 May at Edgbaston.<

  • Tim Southee (ECB Images)

    ECB appoints Tim Southee as specialist skills consultant for England Men’s teams

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is pleased to announce the appointment of former New Zealand international Tim Southee as a Specialist Skills Consultant for the England Men’s teams on a short-term basis.
    Southee, 36, who retired from international cricket in December as New Zealand’s all-time leading wicket-taker, will support England’s squads across all formats through to the conclus

  • England Men's White-Ball Captain Harry Brook (Getty Images)

    ENGLAND MEN'S SQUADS NAMED FOR WHITE-BALL SERIES AGAINST WEST INDIES

    The England Men’s selection panel has named the squads for the upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies, set to begin later this month.
    England, led by captain Harry Brook, will contest three Metro Bank One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Vitality IT20s.The ODI series gets underway with the opening match on Thursday 29 May at Edgbaston.
    ODI Squad:
    Harry Brook (Yorkshire) –

  • Somerset batter James Rew (Getty Images)

    James Rew Called Up to England Men’s Test Squad

    Somerset batter James Rew has been drafted into the England Men’s Test squad ahead of the forthcoming Rothesay Test match against Zimbabwe, which gets underway at Trent Bridge on 22 May.
    Rew replaces Essex’s Jordan Cox, who has been ruled out after sustaining an abdominal muscle injury while batting against Somerset in the latest round of the Rothesay County Championship.
    This is the first s

  • Essex seamer Sam Cook, selected for the fist time in the England Men's Test squad (Getty Images)

    Squad announced for England Men’s Test match versus Zimbabwe

    The England Men’s selection panel has named a 13-player squad for the upcoming Rothesay Test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, which begins on Thursday, 22 May 2025.
    This historic fixture marks Zimbabwe’s first Test on English soil since 2003 and is set to launch England’s international summer.
    England Men's Test Squad:
    Ben Stokes (Durham) - Captain
    Gus Atkinson (Surrey)
    Shoai

  • ECB and BBC announce extended TV partnership

    ECB and BBC announce extended TV partnership

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and BBC have today announced a new extension to their strategic partnership which will see the broadcaster continuing to screen England Men’s and Women’s international highlights and live coverage of The Hundred for the next four years.
    The deal which runs from 2025-28 will see highlights of England Men’s and Women’s internationals broadcast across BBC

  • ECB and KP Snacks announce partnership to become official team partner of England Cricket

    ECB and KP Snacks announce partnership to become official team partner of England Cricket

    KP Snacks becomes Official Team Partner of England Cricket, featuring on the sleeve of the new England match and training shirts The partnership’s vision is to encourage healthier lifestyles and inspire more people to get involved with cricket, aiming to create a million opportunities for people to get active by 2033 This partnership is in addition to the existing KP Snacks partnership of The Hun

  • England Cricket and Castore reveal three new kits

    England Cricket and Castore reveal three new kits

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Castore have launched three new playing kits and training wear to be worn by the three England teams across a huge summer of cricket.
    The new Test, ODI and IT20 kits were revealed in a ‘A Call To All’ video featuring England legend Andrew Flintoff alongside Lauren Bell, Anthony Clapham, Zak Crawley, Jonny Gale, Ollie Pope and Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
    T

  • ECB Test Match and White Ball Match Charity Partnerships announced

    ECB Test Match and White Ball Match Charity Partnerships announced

    The ECB will team up with three charities to support their fundraising as official Match Charity Partners for the next two years.
    Through the partnerships, each charity will take centre stage on one matchday during the summer to raise awareness of their vital work and support their fundraising efforts.
    The three charities are:
    The Ruth Strauss Foundation – Test Match Charity Partner
    Th

  • England Men's new White-Ball Captain, Harry Brook (Getty Images)

    ECB confirms Harry Brook as new England Men’s White-Ball Captain

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has today confirmed that Yorkshire batter Harry Brook has been appointed as the new captain of the England Men’s white-ball teams.
    Brook succeeds Jos Buttler, who stepped down from the role following England’s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy last month in Pakistan.
    The 26-year-old has been a key part of England’s white-ball set-up since maki

  • Jos Buttler to stand down as England Men's white ball captain

    Jos Buttler to stand down as England Men's white ball captain

    Jos Buttler has announced he will step down as England Men’s white ball captain on Saturday, after the team’s final game of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy against South Africa.
    Buttler presided over our 2022 Men’s T20 World Cup winning campaign in Australia and will continue to make himself available for selection.
    Buttler said: “This is the right decision for me and it’s the right decision f

  • England's Jamie Smith (Getty Images/ICC)

    England Men name XI for ICC Champions Trophy opener against Australia

    England Men have confirmed their XI for their opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy against Australia on Saturday in Lahore.
    Jamie Smith returns to the side, batting at No.3 and taking the gloves as wicketkeeper. Jofra Archer is selected alongside fellow seamers Brydon Carse and Mark Wood.

    England XI:
    1. Phil Salt
    2. Ben Duckett
    3. Jamie Smith (WK)
    4. Joe Root
    5. Harry

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