When Jordan Cox finally makes his Test debut against New Zealand at The Oval this week, he will complete an improbable journey that began with a show of bravado at the age of 10.

On the day England revealed several changes for Wednesday's second Test against New Zealand, McCullum insisted that his main concern was 'making sure Ben is fine'.

Aussie fans have been given back their iconic Bay 13 at the MCG after it was controversially given to the Barmy Army during the Ashes last december.

Robinson was player of the match at Lord's, where he began his first Test in more than two years with a triple-wicket maiden and finished with career-best match figures of seven for 77 to seal a 115-run win.

Ben Stokes provided a strong indication on Saturday that retirement is not on his mind by netting at Chester-le-Street as England received another jolt ahead of the second Test against New Zealand.

Steve Clarke's footballers aren't the only Scots preparing to embrace the bright lights and glamour of a World Cup.

Rob Key is considering an alcohol ban for England's cricketers 'at any time and at any stage' - and admitted he has not ruled out sacking Ben Stokes after he and Gus Atkinson broke the team curfew.

Only a few days after the win that was supposed to put to bed a dark winter and open the curtains on sunlit uplands, English cricket feels more confused than ever.

This would be no way to end an England captaincy or international playing career. It would leave a blot on what will be a stellar sporting legacy of Ben Stokes.

RICHARD GIBSON: Ben Stokes has been omitted from England's second Test squad against New Zealand with Joe Root taking over as interim captain.

Ben Stokes's international career is hanging by a thread after his behaviour invited yet more scrutiny of England's drinking culture. Daily Mail Sport tells the full story of an astonishing couple of days.