Cricket news: England head coach Brendon McCullum’s moment of truth as T20 World Cup looms
As pressure grows on England’s Bazball regime, more white-ball failures may prove costly for head coach Brendon McCullum.
The Kiwi and the ECB must have let out a huge sigh of relief when England recently beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to finally win their first away ODI in 11 matches. Yet, that result and the subsequent series win are scant consolation for a team that has faced immense scrutiny both on and off the pitch after a wretched Ashes campaign.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sai Raghav Balakrishnan takes a look at an evolving situation.
Cricket news: Time for change? Evaluating Brendon McCullum as England head coach
England’s rapid Ashes defeat in Australia has reignited debate over Brendon McCullum’s leadership and whether Bazball is delivering enough results at the highest level.
The ‘Bazball’ approach has undoubtedly transformed English cricket, bringing an exciting and aggressive brand of play. The question now is whether it has delivered the results many expected.
Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Howson offers his thoughts.
Ashes news: Five takeaways from the second Test as Australia outsmart weak England at The Gabba
England are on the verge of yet another series defeat Down Under following the second Ashes Test at The Gabba, where Australia claimed an eight-wicket victory to go 2-0 up in the series.
With three Tests remaining, victory is not guaranteed for the Aussies, but it does feel like an inevitability following two comfortable wins against a touring side that continues to disappoint.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Ould examines five takeaways from Brisbane.
Cricket news: England warm up for blockbuster Ashes series with white-ball tour of New Zealand
England’s white-ball tour of New Zealand gets underway this weekend, with several members of the Ashes squad looking to sharpen their skills ahead of next month’s blockbuster showdown with Australia.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Oliver Shorland analyses three key areas of the tourists’ squad.
Champions Trophy news: England dumped out in Pakistan; Jos Buttler role in doubt
England’s woes in white-ball cricket continue to mount as an eight-run defeat to Afghanistan in Lahore ended their Champions Trophy campaign with a game to spare.
After an opening-round defeat to Australia, England knew they had to win their two remaining games in order to qualify for the semi-finals but fell narrowly short in a nail-biting run chase, with Joe Root’s heroic century ultimately in vain.
Sports News Blitz cricket writer Dom Harris takes a look at the latest crisis for England.
Champions Trophy news: Can England recapture white-ball form and bid for unexpected glory?
The ninth installment of the ICC Champions Trophy is underway after an eight-year hiatus as Pakistan welcomes back a major international tournament for the first time since 1996.
It offers an important opportunity for England to rediscover a winning formula again in one-day cricket after a disappointing 18 months.
Sports News Blitz cricket writer Dom Harris takes a look at what to expect.