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Kumar Sangakkara Yet To Hear From ECB About 'Exciting Prospect' Of Coaching England

Kumar Sangakkara has said it would be an "exciting prospect" to coach England in limited-overs cricket, but stressed he has yet to receive a formal approach regarding the role. The England and Wales Cricket Board are on the lookout for a new white-ball boss after they effectively sacked Matthew Mott on Tuesday, with the Australian having overseen two lacklustre title-defences at both the 2023 50-over World Cup and June's T20 World Cup. Former England batsman Marcus Trescothick has been placed in caretaker charge for September's one-day international and T20 series at home to arch-rivals Australia while Rob Key, the managing director of England men's cricket, goes in search of Mott's permanent replacement.

Matthew Mott Steps Down As England White Ball Coach; Marc Trescothick Appointed On Interim Basis

Matthew Mott on Tuesday stepped down as England's white ball coach following their recent failure to defend the T20 World Cup title, and he has been replaced with former opener Marcus Trescothick on an interim basis. England were knocked out of the ICC showpiece by eventual champions India in the semifinal, while the Three Lions were also unsuccessful in holding on to their 50-over World Cup trophy last year. However, Mott's tenure began with England bagging their second T20 World Cup in 2022 in Australia, beating Pakistan in the final.

IPL Reunion In England Cricket Team? Report Makes Big Claim On Head Coach Choice

The England cricket team could be preparing an IPL reunion as they aim to shake things up in the coaching department. With reports stating that present white-ball head coach Matthew Mott will depart next week, England are looking to add another star name to their coaching unit. Despite a disappointing 2023 ODI World Cup, and failing to reach the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup, England are reportedly set to stick with Jos Buttler as captain. However, Buttler's boss at Rajasthan Royals, Kumar Sangakkara, is reportedly a candidate for the head coach role.

Ben Stokes Achieves Another Record, England Whitewash West Indies 3-0

Ben Stokes hit the fastest Test fifty by an England batsman as the hosts hammered the West Indies by 10 wickets to win the third Test at Edgbaston on Sunday. Set 82 to win, England finished on 87-0 in a mere 7.2 overs as they completed a 3-0 series whitewash of the West Indies in spectacular style and with more than two days to spare. England captain Stokes, opening in place of the injured Zak Crawley, needed just 24 balls to go to a fifty featuring nine fours and a six. He bettered the previous record quickest Test-match fifty by an England batsman of 28 balls set by Ian Botham against India at Delhi back in 1981.

Zimbabwe To Receive Touring Fee From ECB During UK Tour For One-Off Test Next Year

In a first, Zimbabwe will become the first team in modern cricket to receive a "touring fee" from the hosts in bilateral cricket when they will travel to England for a one-off Test match in the summer of 2025. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive Richard Gould confirmed this development on Sky Sports, as per ESPNCrinfo. During the Final World Podcast last year had said that a collective push was needed by all full member nations in cricket to eliminate revenue disparity and treat players and fans to quality Test cricket. This touring fee was one of the recommendations he had made.

West Indies' Treble Strike Rocks England In Third Test

Jason Holder produced a fine all-round display as the West Indies took three late wickets, including both England openers with successive deliveries, in a stirring fightback on Friday's opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston. Holder's 59 helped turn the West Indies' 115-5 into a total of 282 all out as they looked to restore some pride, having already lost this three-match series at 2-0 down. And the towering all-rounder then held two fine slip catches as England slumped to 38-3 at stumps, a deficit of 244 runs.

England vs West Indies Live Score 3rd Test Day 1 Updates

England vs West Indies Live Updates 3rd Test Day 1: England take on West Indies in the third and final Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham, hoping to pull off a series sweep. The hosts lead the series 2-0 after comprehensive wins at Lord's, London and Trent Bridge, Nottingham. England will be keen to complete the whitewash and improve their standing in the World Test Championship table. The Ben Stokes-led side named an unchanged side for the contest. West Indies, on the other hand, will look to play for pride. (Live Scorecard)

Watch: 'Unicorn Balloon Stops Play' In 2nd England vs West Indies Test, Crowd Reaction Is Pure Gold

There have been many instances when a cricket match was paused due to bad weather, a pitch invasion or untimely injuries issues. However, a hilarious incident took place during the recently-concluded second Test between England and West Indies at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Amid England's second innings on the fourth day, a unicorn-shaped balloon appeared on the outfield and the incident left the crowd in splits. While the match was paused briefly, a ground staff member immediately rushed to the ground to remove the balloon.

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Kumar Sangakkara Yet To Hear From ECB About 'Exciting Prospect' Of Coaching England

Matthew Mott Steps Down As England White Ball Coach; Marc Trescothick Appointed On Interim Basis

IPL Reunion In England Cricket Team? Report Makes Big Claim On Head Coach Choice

Ben Stokes Achieves Another Record, England Whitewash West Indies 3-0

Zimbabwe To Receive Touring Fee From ECB During UK Tour For One-Off Test Next Year

West Indies' Treble Strike Rocks England In Third Test

England vs West Indies Live Score 3rd Test Day 1 Updates

Watch: 'Unicorn Balloon Stops Play' In 2nd England vs West Indies Test, Crowd Reaction Is Pure Gold