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The Latest Breaking News from Ben Stokes

Brendon McCullum steps down as England Test head coach after Ben Stokes’ retirement

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The Independent UK

‘I'm gutted’: Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test coach

He will remain in charge of the white-ball set-up

Evening Standard

RIP Bazball: McCullum sacked as England Test coach

Brendon McCullum's controversial reign as England Test coach is over, though he'll continue to lead the country's white-ball teams.

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‘Gutted’ Brendon McCullum departs his role as England Test coach

McCullum, famed for his ‘Bazball’ style, will remain in charge of the white-ball teams.

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum sacked as England Men’s Test head coach

McCullum spent four years in charge of the Test team and his exit follows the retirement of former captain Ben Stokes

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum ‘gutted’ after being sacked as England Test coach

Brendon McCullum will stay on as England’s white-ball coach, saying he ‘respects the decision’

The Guardian - UK

Brook has significant future as leader of English cricket – McCullum

Harry Brook guided T20 side to a 4-0 series win over India, but head coach will not be drawn on leadership plans.

The Independent UK

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ECB to face no action over Ben Stokes retirement video amid ICC anti-corruption fears

Stokes’ farewell address to the England dressing room attracted the attention of the ICC

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes’ two-word response over ECB’s possible anti-corruption rule breach during retirement Test

The ECB released a video of Stokes telling his England teammates of his impending retirement during the Trent Bridge Test which has left them in bother with the International Cricket Council

The Independent UK

I’m a Celebrity 2026: The full list of rumoured contestants so far

A fresh bunch of music stars and TV personalities set to enter ITV jungle later this year

The Independent UK

England beat India by four wickets in second T20 international – as it happened

Jacob Bethell led England home with an unbeaten 76 to secure victory at Old Trafford and a 1-0 series lead

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes posts emotional social media message on ‘mad 15 years’ after retirement announcement

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The Independent UK

Ben Stokes sends final farewell message to England fans after shock international retirement

Ben Stokes called time on his international career earlier this week and has now sent out a final message to England fans

The Independent UK

Sam Curran ready to fill all-rounder role as England seek Ben Stokes replacement

Curran won the last of his 24 Test caps five years ago but could emerge as an option as England seek to balance their side

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Ben Stokes, Wimbledon and LeBron James

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The Guardian - UK

Stokes has left a vacuum – is McCullum really the coach to mould a young England team?

The New Zealander was the right man to take on the job of persuading a group of jaded senior players to play brilliant cricket, but may not suit a rebuild

The Guardian - UK

Bazball ends with a whimper to expose emptiness of English men’s cricket

Trent Bridge was not just the end of Ben Stokes’ career, it was further confirmation that Bazball stood for nothing

The Independent UK

England’s first T20 match against India falls victim to rain in Durham

India posted a competitive 189 for seven, but rain prevented the hosts from having a chance to respond.

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The Independent UK

Enough is enough – Michael Vaughan calls for England coaching changes

England have now won just two of their last 10 Test matches over the last year.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Root stands alone after old mate Ben Stokes runs out of road

Root and Stokes have been friends since they were children – now England’s leading Test scorer must go on even as Bazball comes to its end

The Independent UK

Harry Brook responds to England Test captaincy speculation after Ben Stokes’ retirement

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The Guardian - UK

Harry Brook says it ‘would be a privilege’ to succeed Stokes as England Test captain

The England white-ball captain said: ‘If I got offered the [Test] job, I’d be happy to take it,’ before the first T20 against India on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Harry Brook ready for ‘honour’ of replacing Ben Stokes as England Test captain

England’s search for Ben Stokes’ successor has begun and Harry Brook has thrown his hat into the ring

The Canberra Times

'A kick in the guts' for Canberra: shock move for iconic PM's XI fixture

The iconic Manuka Oval fixture will now be moved to a new city.

The Guardian - UK

Ben Stokes in numbers: from specialist superhero to single-minded Test conductor

Figures spell out the highs and lows of a force of personality who could swing games in his team’s favour

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