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.

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.

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.