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Taylor named England fielding coach in landmark move - AOL
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (633+ words) Former wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor will be England's fielding coach during the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, making her the first woman to coach an England men's side in a major sport. Taylor, 36, played 226 times for England between 2006 and 2019 and…...
Farbrace Hails "Brilliant" Shift in England Selection, Praises Renewed Focus on County Form
13+ hour, 41+ min ago (374+ words) Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace has praised England's decision to realign national team selection with strong county cricket performances, calling the shift "brilliant" for developing talent outside the Hundred franchises. The former England assistant coach's comments come after Sussex captain…...
England calls for Robinson, Gay, Rew & Baker - AOL
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (806+ words) England have ended Ollie Robinson's two-year international exile and called up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for the first Test since the dismal Ashes campaign. Sussex seamer Robinson, 32, returns after being dropped in 2024 as England look…...
Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace delighted at county players' England recognition
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (640+ words) Henry Crocombe's (left) form for Paul Farbrace's Sussex has earned him an England Lions call-up Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace says realigning England selection with form in county cricket will highlight the talent being developed by "non-Hundred" clubs. The England…...
6am Nets And Embracing The Strut: The Making Of Emilio Gay, England's Next Test Opener
17+ hour, 29+ min ago (718+ words) Emilio Gay's path from the Northamptonshire Academy to being England's new Test opener shows his single-minded vision for success. Gay's runs in the early part of this summer are more than just an early summer hot-streak, but the culmination of…...
England Pace Bowler Atkinson Suffers Concussion
1+ week, 1+ day ago (518+ words) Gus Atkinson added to concerns over England's pace bowling by suffering a concussion during Surrey's County Championship match against Nottinghamshire. In the week England could name their squad for the first Test against New Zealand, Atkinson was twice struck on…...
Issy Wong "good to go" for England at T20 World Cup after injury scare
12+ hour, 44+ min ago (436+ words) Issy Wong has declared herself fully fit for England's T20 World Cup campaign, allaying any concerns over her recent injury scare. Having fought off stiff competition to win a place in Charlotte Edwards' squad for next month's home tournament, Wong was…...
Former England captain who played for Three Lions in two different sports dies
18+ hour, 58+ min ago (430+ words) FORMER England cricket captain MJK Smith has died aged 92. Smith, whose full name was Michael John Knight Smith, played 50 Tests for his country between 1958 and 1972 and captained England in 25 of them. The ex-Warwickshire skipper was one of English sport's rare…...
Zak Crawley axed as England pick Emilio Gay for first Test against New Zealand
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (365+ words) Feedback | Monday, May 18, 2026 13/05/26 | 5: 07 pm | Emilio Gay | eng vs nz Test | Zak Crawley England have dropped opener Zak Crawley and selected Emilio Gay as Ben Duckett's opening partner in a reshaped squad for the first test against New Zealand, signalling the…...
Frustrated Stokes Forced Indoors as Rain Washes Out Crucial County Match
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (346+ words) England captain Ben Stokes was left frustrated as the third day's play between Durham and Kent was completely washed out at Beckenham on Saturday. Heavy overnight rain had seeped beneath the covers, leaving the ground unplayable despite clear overhead conditions…...