The key moments in Eoin Morgan’s reign as England captain
England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan has announced his retirement from international cricket.
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Brendon McCullum says aggressive England have set 'alarm bells' ringing
Brendon McCullum believes England's aggressive performances against his native New Zealand have sent a warning to their rivals in Test cricket. McCullum's first series as England's red-ball head coach ended in a 3-0 whitewash of Test world champions New Zealand. The hosts made short work of seemingly stiff chases of 277, 299 and 296 in victories at Lord's, Trent Bridge and Headingley, scoring their runs at a rapid rate of 4.54 an over.
Swashbuckling England have served notice to Test rivals – Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum believes England’s dynamic displays against New Zealand will have set “alarm bells” ringing around the cricket world.
Jos Buttler a 'no-brainer' for England limited-overs captaincy: Michael Vaughan
Michael Vaughan has backed Jos Buttler to become the team's white-ball skipper after Eoin Morgan steps down, saying the decision would be a "no-brainer". Reports in British media said Morgan is set to announce his retirement from international cricket later on Tuesday, ending a career in which he played more than 300 times across 50-overs and Twenty20 formats.
Buttler a 'no-brainer' for England limited-overs captaincy: Vaughan
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Jos Buttler to become the team's white-ball skipper after Eoin Morgan steps down, saying the decision would be a "no-brainer".
"Done Things Differently": England Cricket's Tweet Goes Viral After Series Sweep Over New Zealand
The Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum era started with a magnificent win for England as the Three Lions defeated New Zealand 3-0 in the three-match Test series. In the Headingley Test, England defeated New Zealand by seven wickets as they chased down 296 in just 54.2 overs. Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root remained unbeaten on 71 and 86 to help England get over the line. In the entire series, England played an aggressive brand of cricket, and this saw England chasing more than 250 in all three Tests of the series.
Watch: Jonny Bairstow's Massive Six That Helped England Win 3-0 Against New Zealand
England played an attacking brand of cricket in the Test series against New Zealand and it was fitting that the hosts completed the series sweep through a massive six hit by Jonny Bairstow. England defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the third Test to clinch the series 3-0. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow remained unbeaten on 86 and 71 respectively as England chased down the total with seven wickets in hand in the second session on Day 5.
India vs England 2022: Ben Stokes vows same England 'mindset' against India after New Zealand rout
A first series under the new leadership duo of Stokes and red-ball head coach Brendon McCullum, a former New Zealand captain, ended with an emphatic seven-wicket win in Leeds on Monday that sealed a 3-0 triumph over the Black Caps. For the third time in as many matches, England made light of a potentially tricky run chase, with Jonny Bairstow ending a pursuit of 296 by smashing a six on his Headingley home ground. England, however, have just a few days to savour their success before facing India at Edgbaston in a match starting on Friday. The fifth Test was rescheduled after the fixture was postponed last September following a Covid outbreak in the India camp.