England

England to host Women's T20 World Cup from June 12 to July 5 2026

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup returns to England in 2026, with 12 teams split into two groups and the final at Lord's.

ICC Board approves shift in Women's Champions Trophy 2027 dates

ICC Board shifts Women's Champions Trophy to February 2027 and pilots Emerging Nations Trophy in 2026. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is fit for T20 World Cup but unlikely to bowl.

Why is England accommodating Jofra Archer's IPL absence?

England are allowing Jofra Archer to miss the New Zealand Test series due to IPL commitments. Stokes defended the approach while others criticised it.

'You don't want it to get messy' - Stokes defends handling of Archer

Ben Stokes defended excusing Jofra Archer from the Test summer for IPL commitments, warning that overly strict policies could see players like him leave England cricket permanently.

Capsey and Knight seal England series win over India

Alice Capsey and Heather Knight starred with a century stand as England beat India to win the women's T20I series 2-1. Bangladesh also secured their first win in a tri-series while The Hundred added a combined trophy.

Auqib Nabi called up as net bowler for Afghanistan Test

Afghanistan add net bowlers including Auqib Nabi while England confirm Heather Knight's World Cup selection.

Bashir returns to England squad for New Zealand Test

Freya Kemp stars with bat and ball as England level women's T20I series against India

Freya Kemp's 39 off 13 and two for 15 powered England to a 26-run win over India in Bristol, levelling the women's T20I series 1-1.

England expect Bethell fit for first Test against New Zealand

Jacob Bethell is on track to recover from his IPL finger injury and play in England's first Test against New Zealand.

India Women beat England Women by 38 runs in first T20I

India posted 188 for 7 at Chelmsford before England fell short in their chase.

ICC names all-female panel for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Craig Overton ruled out of IPL with thigh injury

England seamer Craig Overton will miss the rest of the IPL and return to England for ECB assessment.

Sophie Devine scores 87 as New Zealand level T20 series

Sophie Devine smashed 87 off 57 balls to rescue New Zealand Women from 11 for 4 and secure a 14-run win over England Women in the second T20I at Canterbury.

'I Can't Ever Be A Replacement' — James Anderson on ECB rule.

James Anderson slams ECB injury sub rule as nonsensical for veterans. Lancashire captain calls for potential scrapping.