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  • England add Jofra Archer to squad for second Test against India

    The England Men’s selection panel has added Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer to the squad for the Rothesay second Test match against India at Edgbaston, starting on Wednesday 2 July 2025.
    England Men's Test Squad:
    Ben Stokes (Durham) – Captain
    Jofra Archer (Sussex)
    Shoaib Bashir (Somerset)
    Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire)
    Harry Brook (Yorkshire)
    Brydon Carse (Durham)
    Sam Cook (E

  • Phil Salt to miss Vitality IT20 series on paternity leave

    England and Lancashire batter Phil Salt has been granted permission to withdraw from the England Men’s IT20 squad for the upcoming three-match Vitality Series against the West Indies.

    Salt, who is taking time away on paternity leave following the birth of his child earlier this week, will now spend time at home.

    He has been replaced in the squad by Surrey batter Jamie Smith.

  • England name squad for first Rothesay Test against India

    The England Men’s selection panel has named a 14-player squad for the Rothesay first Test match against India at Headingley, which begins on Friday 20 June 2025.
    England Men's Test Squad:
    Ben Stokes (Durham) – Captain
    Shoaib Bashir (Somerset)
    Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire)
    Harry Brook (Yorkshire)
    Brydon Carse (Durham)
    Sam Cook (Essex)
    Zak Crawley (Kent)
    Ben Duckett (Nottin

  • Atkinson ruled out of Metro Bank ODIs with hamstring strain

    England and Surrey seamer Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the upcoming Metro Bank One-Day Internationals against the West Indies due to a right hamstring strain.
    Atkinson sustained the injury during England’s Rothesay Test victory over Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge last week.
    He will now undergo a period of rehabilitation under the supervision of the England medical team.
    No replacement wil

  • 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.<

  • England Women’s squads named for white-ball series against West Indies and National Selector appointment confirmed

    The England Women’s selection panel has named the squads for the upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies, which begins in one week’s time.
    Led by new captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, England will contest three Vitality IT20s and three Metro Bank One Day Internationals (ODIs).
    The IT20 series, the first under Sciver-Brunt and head coach Charlotte Edwards’ leadership, gets underway with

  • 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) –

  • 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

  • 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

  • England Women Cricket Pathway (EWCP) squad head to Abu Dhabi for training camp

    A 15-player England Women Cricket Pathway (EWCP) squad will travel to Abu Dhabi for a training camp.
    The camp is an opportunity for the six players involved in the England Women Pace Bowling Performance Programme to further their skills in warm conditions and an opportunity for further players across different skill sets to gain some competitive scenario practice.
    Ryana MacDonald-Gay (Surr

  • 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

  • England Women name squads for 2025 Women’s Ashes

    England Women have named their squads for the 2025 Women’s Ashes in Australia, which begins next month.
    Heather Knight will captain the groups who will contest a multi-format series that includes three One Day Internationals and three T20s (each worth two points) and a four-day Test-match (worth four points).
    All-rounder Freya Kemp and spinner Linsey Smith (both T20 squad only) and wicketk

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