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'No place for discrimination in The Hundred': ECB issues statement over reported snub of Pakistan players

February 25, 2026 4:11 pm

Half of the eight teams in the Hundred — Manchester Super Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds — which are either partially or fully owned by companies that control IPL teams, are likely to not pick Pakistan players.

Michael Vaughan challenges ECB over Pakistan players not being picked by Indian-owned franchises in The Hundred: 'What message does that send about our game?'

February 21, 2026 1:46 pm

Michael Vaughan was also critical of the ECB's statement in response to the reports, stating that the real test would come on March 11-12, when the auction would be held

'If you're trying to perform at the highest level, then drinking is a bigger issue…': Moeen Ali on drinking incidents in cricket

January 28, 2026 6:37 pm

During this year’s Ashes, there were multiple reports of England players overindulging in alcohol during the break between the second and third Tests.

England's Ashes debacle prompts 'WILD thought' from Kevin Pietersen for Brendon McCullum's replacement: 'He gets Test cricket'

January 10, 2026 5:04 pm

Kevin Pietersen had a tumultuous relationship with Andy Flower while the pair were part of the England setup but now feels that the Zimbabwe great might be the head coach the team needs.

ECB could scrap Kookaburra trial in counties

October 10, 2025 5:12 pm

An onslaught of dull draws has provided a lightning rod for critics

Jacob Bethell at No. 3 ahead of Pope? Atherton dissects England's future plan for Ashes series vs Australia

September 26, 2025 11:47 am

Regarding the possibility of dropping Pope from the XI, England managing director Rob Key clarified the air by saying there were no ulterior motives for stripping Pope of the vice-captaincy.

ECB not keen on two-tier WTC; fears relegation and no series against India, Australia

August 07, 2025 7:41 pm

Despite the much-hyped Bazball philosophy over the last three years, England have struggled to put tangible results on the board, and the ECB is wary of falling into the lower division of a revamped Test structure, thus depriving it of their most storied rivalries.

Liam Dawson replaces Shoaib Bashir as England announce squad against India for 4th Test at Old Trafford

July 15, 2025 4:39 pm

Dawson last played Test cricket for England in July 2017 and will be looking to make his comeback after eight long years.

‘I wasn’t anywhere near retirement in my head..’: James Anderson on retirement call

May 28, 2025 12:32 pm

The 42-year-old England bowler had announced his retirement last June before joining the England team as bowling mentor.

Jos Buttler among IPL stars facing club vs country dilemma as England announce squads for WI series

May 13, 2025 7:44 pm

All English players were originally expected to return for the tournament.

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