It’s just so frustrating. Yes, I was angry when I spoke on Sky after England’s third-day collapse and now, having slept on it, I feel exactly the same way. Our batsmen really are trying to reinvent the wheel. Not just this England side. I am talking about techniques I am seeing throughout our game. But … Read more
TOP SPIN ON THE TEST: England lose home Test series for just the third time since 2008… with Joe Root’s men becoming only the second side in 119 years at Edgbaston to suffer defeat after scoring over 300 in first innings England the second team in 119 years to lose after scoring 300+ at Edgbaston … Read more
England lost a home Test series for the first time since 2014 after an eight-wicket defeat by New Zealand. A poor batting display on day three saw Joe Root‘s men head into day four with a 37-run lead with only one wicket – which was taken on the first ball of day four – remaining. … Read more
‘It would be the wrong time to start panicking’: Joe Root insists England will not ‘rip up’ their Test team after New Zealand humbling New Zealand recorded their first Test series victory over England since 1999 The loss was just the third suffered by England on home soil since 2008 Joe Root admits his side have to … Read more
Ministers have today lashed back at the suspension of England cricket star Ollie Robinson for posting racist and sexist tweets nearly a decade ago. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden this morning said the England and Wales Cricket Board has gone ‘over the top’ with the suspension. Meanwhile Conservative minister Zac Goldsmith shared his disapproval at the … Read more