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Test Cricket
A living Archypedia dossier connecting source-backed reporting, context and new developments about Test Cricket.
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Coverage as it developed
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England appoint Joe Root as Test captain & Stephen Fleming as Head Coach
The ECB has appointed Joe Root as men's Test captain for a second stint, with former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming joining as head coach.
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Sir Garry Sobers, legendary West Indies cricketer, dies aged 89
The cricketing world mourns the loss of Sir Garfield Sobers, a global icon who redefined athletic excellence as the sport's most complete all-rounder. The Barbadian legend, who scored 8,032 Test runs, passed away on 17 July 2026.
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Brendon McCullum sacked as England’s Test coach, retains white-ball roles
The ECB has parted ways with Brendon McCullum as England Test coach, though he will remain in charge of the white-ball teams as the board plans for the future.
Sports · 573 words