The tools at England’s disposal as new era of Test cricket begins this week
England’s new era of Test cricket begins this week with head coach Brendon McCullum encouraging them to play with freedom.
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Brook in the runs yet again as Roses clash ends in thrilling tie
Yorkshire's England new boy Harry Brook continued his electric batting form with 72 from 48 deliveries - before being pinned lbw from the final ball of the game as the Vitality Blast Roses clash with Lancashire ended in a thrilling tie at Emirates Old Trafford.
McCullum vows to inject positive energy into England team
LONDON : England's cricket team are in desperate need of a lift and new coach Brendon McCullum vowed on Friday to bring some enthusiasm into the camp as he starts his role ahead of the first test against New Zealand at Lord's next week.
"We've Got A Really Strong Leader": Brendon McCullum On Ben Stokes
Brendon McCullum is relishing the prospect of working alongside a "really strong leader" in new captain Ben Stokes as they prepare to launch a new era for the England Test team. McCullum himself has only been recently appointed to the role of England Test coach, with the team on a woeful run of one win in 17 matches ahead of their series opener against his native New Zealand starting at Lord's next week. Former Black Caps skipper McCullum is known for a bold approach that helped kickstart a revival in the fortunes of New Zealand, the reigning world Test champions, and his outlook is expected to dovetail with the attacking instincts of dynamic all-rounder Stokes.
Dinesh Karthik's Big Prediction For Pakistan Star Babar Azam
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has come into his own in the last couple of years and is currently the No.1 ranked batter in both white-ball formats. When one talks about the longest format, Babar is in fifth spot and would look to keep piling the runs to make the pole position his very own. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has said that Babar has it in him to be the No.1-ranked player in all three formats of the game.
England hopeful Brook fires again in Blast | Kent start title defence with loss
England Test hopeful Harry Brook continued his electric form by smashing 60 not out from 27 balls as Yorkshire Vikings beat Worcestershire Rapids by seven wickets in their Vitality Blast opener.
Trailblazer Brendon McCullum is in no rush to lead England revolution
When the leadership combination of Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum and Rob Key, as captain, coach and team director of England’s men’s Test team, was formed, it felt like revolution might be in the air.