England

ICC Cricket / England

The England National Cricket Team has been a full member of the ICC since 15 June, 1909, representing both England and Wales. They were one of the first teams to be given Test status (along with Australia) in 1877.

Founded: 1846
Main Ground: Lords Cricket Ground

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Ben Stokes urges his England team for one final Ashes push in Sydney Test match that could have huge repercussions on the futures of Brendan McCullum and Rob Key
Ben Stokes urges his England team for one final Ashes push in Sydney Test match that could have huge repercussions on the futures of Brendan McCullum and Rob Key
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 08:12:52 GMT

Ben Stokes has urged England not to 'coast' in Sunday's fifth and final Ashes Test at Sydneyas they try to limit the damage in a game that could have repercussions

Cricket great Jason Gillespie shoots down Usman Khawaja's racism claim and accuses him of throwing a 'temper tantrum'
Cricket great Jason Gillespie shoots down Usman Khawaja's racism claim and accuses him of throwing a 'temper tantrum'
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:33:24 GMT

Khawaja didn't hold back when he announced that the Sydney Ashes Test will be the last time he wears the baggy green.

Steve Smith reveals why Usman Khawaja 'hates' the Aussie cricket team
Steve Smith reveals why Usman Khawaja 'hates' the Aussie cricket team
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:27:08 GMT

The stand-in skipper has praised the 39-year-old's 'wonderful' career a day after he announced his retirement.

'There's no doubt we're the right people': Ben Stokes urges England to stick with him and Brendon McCullum... and suggests a novel way of dealing with Ashes scrutiny
'There's no doubt we're the right people': Ben Stokes urges England to stick with him and Brendon McCullum... and suggests a novel way of dealing with Ashes scrutiny
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:00:55 GMT

The win at Melbourne averted the possibility of a whitewash, and victory at the SCG would limit the damage to 3-2. Only once since 1986-87 have England won more than one Test down under.

England will urge counties to get on board with Ashes campaigns and REFUSE to sign Australians
England will urge counties to get on board with Ashes campaigns and REFUSE to sign Australians
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:00:52 GMT

Australia's leading players could find it harder to get a county gig during Ashes summers as part of the ECB's plans to win back the urn.

Retiring Muslim Australia cricket star Usman Khawaja lashes out at his 'racist' critics in emotional press conference - and reveals his wife's rage at 'stereotypes' used against him
Retiring Muslim Australia cricket star Usman Khawaja lashes out at his 'racist' critics in emotional press conference - and reveals his wife's rage at 'stereotypes' used against him
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:21:20 GMT

Usman Khawaja's future has been a major talking point in the midst of the ongoing Ashes series - and he's now confirmed when he'll end his career

Hopeful update as cricket legend Damien Martyn fights deadly disease in hospital
Hopeful update as cricket legend Damien Martyn fights deadly disease in hospital
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:57:04 GMT

Former Aussie cricket star Damien Martyn is fighting for his life - and now his old teammate has provided an update on his condition

How Usman Khawaja became one of the most polarising players in Australian cricket with defiant political messages
How Usman Khawaja became one of the most polarising players in Australian cricket with defiant political messages
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:04:36 GMT

Usman Khawaja has enjoyed a very successful career at Test level for Australia - but it hasn't always been easy for the left handed opener

The Ashes are lost - but these six young England rising stars can win them back in 2027
The Ashes are lost - but these six young England rising stars can win them back in 2027
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:00:49 GMT

Ahead of the final Test in Sydney and before a review of what went wrong takes shape, these are the players that can help win back the urn in 18 months' time.

England edge closer to Brendon McCullum decision after humiliating Ashes series defeat - as ECB chief flies into Sydney ahead of final Test
England edge closer to Brendon McCullum decision after humiliating Ashes series defeat - as ECB chief flies into Sydney ahead of final Test
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:44:48 GMT

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN SYDNEY: McCullum, who became England's all-format coach a year ago, has an expensive ECB contract running until the end of 2027.

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