Cricket
Michael Vaughan insists England must win trophies to justify hiring another ‘big vibe personality’ as Kevin Pietersen takes on new role as white-ball coach – and admits what surprised him about his ‘risky’ appointment
Michael Vaughan says England should win trophies after appointing one other 'vibe' coach - however insists they could not...
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Brendon McCullum reveals Kevin Pietersen was ‘shocked’ when he was offered England coaching gig – and wants the outspoken legend to ‘challenge’ his methods after previous criticism
By LAWRENCE BOOTH, CRICKET CORRESPONDENT Printed: 18:00 BST, 14 September 2026 | Up to date: 18:00 BST, 14 September...
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‘He’s got raw power and incredible talent’: Meet Aneurin Donald, England’s new T20 star – why he won’t join in with the football warm-ups, his ‘blaze of glory’ mantra and how he impressed Brendon McCullum
It's simply over a decade since Aneurin Donald, who will make his England debut in Tuesday's first T20 in...
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Harry Brook’s stunning 42-ball hundred makes you wonder what Kevin Pietersen actually has to teach him, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
By LAWRENCE BOOTH, CRICKET CORRESPONDENT Printed: 21:53 BST, 15 September 2026 | Up to date: 22:31 BST, 15 September...
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Chris Woakes reveals how killjoy Ashes hero Ashley Giles stopped England stars celebrating World Cup triumph – and takes aim at ECB for ‘bottling’ open top bus parade
By RICHARD GIBSON, MAIL ON SUNDAY CRICKET CORRESPONDENT Printed: 12:30 BST, 17 October 2026 | Up to date: 12:30...
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England plotting major overhaul of cricket calendar in hopes of boosting preparations for next summer’s Ashes – following review of dismal performance in Australia
By RICHARD GIBSON, MAIL ON SUNDAY CRICKET CORRESPONDENT Printed: 08:40 BST, 16 September 2026 | Up to date: 08:40...
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‘He can become one of the ultimate legends of the game’: England bowling guru TROY COOLEY on what he loves about his attack, how Jofra Archer is still improving, why Josh Tongue is ‘unique’ and the other bowlers on his Ashes radar
It’s not laborious to see why Troy Cooley – world cricket’s fast-bowling whisperer – will get on so properly together...
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Leicestershire on the brink of relegation because of BOLLYWOOD: County make bizarre excuse after being hit with 27-point sanction
By LAWRENCE BOOTH, CRICKET CORRESPONDENT Revealed: 12:06 BST, 17 September 2026 | Up to date: 12:28 BST, 17 September...
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‘Traumatised’ Steve Smith claims he was ‘thrown to the wolves’ and ‘didn’t have any support at all’ during the Sandpapergate scandal
By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER Revealed: 15:13 BST, 17 September 2026 | Up to date: 15:15 BST,...
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Jos Buttler breaks new ground as England romp to another T20 victory over Sri Lanka as Harry Brook’s ruthless side exploit their tourists’ lack of confidence, writes LAWRENCE BOOTH
By LAWRENCE BOOTH, CRICKET CORRESPONDENT Printed: 21:59 BST, 17 September 2026 | Up to date: 22:34 BST, 17 September...
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Inside the Lancashire civil war: Why the actual cricket has been ‘neglected’, the tone-deaf powers-that-be, a pre-season fiasco, ‘disgraceful’ commercial decline, fury at ‘c**p’ outground and Dame Sarah Storey’s Strictly saga
When an establishment collapses into civil battle it's, maybe, smart to hunt the view of an outsider if making...
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England surge to No 1 in T20 rankings with another dominant win over hapless Sri Lanka as Jos Buttler stars
By RICHARD GIBSON, MAIL ON SUNDAY CRICKET CORRESPONDENT Printed: 18:57 BST, 19 September 2026 | Up to date: 18:57...
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England’s T20 star Aneurin Donald lands big deal to join Ben Stokes and Co in Australia… as Zak Crawley commits to stay at Kent just days after losing central contract
By RICHARD GIBSON, MAIL ON SUNDAY CRICKET CORRESPONDENT Revealed: 19:12 BST, 15 October 2026 | Up to date: 19:13...
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England set to rest Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson for T20 Australia tour as new coach Stephen Fleming sets out ambition to lead Test side to world No 1
England will use a second-string bowling assault through the Twenty20 part of their upcoming tour to Australia in a...
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Keeping the pace triumvirate together, tapping into the T20 feelgood factor… and Kevin Pietersen masterclasses: How England can become one-day kings again ahead of next year’s World Cup
With simply over 12 months to go till the World Cup begins in southern Africa, England are coming into...
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Will Jacks leads the way in comprehensive England victory over Sri Lanka – as Harry Brook’s ODI side find new ways to win ahead of next year’s World Cup
By RICHARD GIBSON, MAIL ON SUNDAY CRICKET CORRESPONDENT Printed: 21:36 BST, 22 September 2026 | Up to date: 21:36...
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England’s fastest bowler calls it quits: 97mph Mark Wood admits defeat after knee surgery and retires at 36 – ending his Ashes dream
Mark Wooden, England’s quickest ever bowler, has introduced his worldwide retirement after lastly admitting defeat in an damage battle...
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India embroiled in cricket storm as they convince umpire to overturn wide call against Japan… and prevent one of the biggest shocks in the sport’s history
By SIDDARTH THAKUR Printed: 16:53 BST, 22 September 2026 | Up to date: 08:27 BST, 23 September 2026 T20...
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These pitches made Ollie Robinson look like Curtly Ambrose! England legend DARREN GOUGH delivers his verdict on the Test summer, the Ashes ticket-price controversy… and what Yorkshire’s next generation must do to become international stars
Regardless that Darren Gough has no reservations about Ollie Robinson’s means with the brand new ball, the previous England...
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Essex cricket star charged with two counts of rape
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Printed: 23:34 BST, 23 September 2026 | Up to date: 23:37 BST, 23 September 2026...
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Lancashire CANCEL their end of season awards party in latest behind-the-scenes failure at the club seemingly at war with its members
By MIKE KEEGAN, CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER Printed: 08:14 BST, 24 September 2026 | Up to date: 08:22 BST, 24...
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The making of Joe Root: From watching Sachin Tendulkar’s India as a teenager at Headingley to quitting Nottingham Forest’s academy – how Yorkshire’s favourite son became the ‘grandfather’ of the England team
Joe Root’s second tenure as England Check captain started in probably the most becoming environment at Headingley final month...
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England are BEATEN by Sri Lanka in dramatic ODI: Injury to Jos Buttler derails huge run chase as Harry Brook’s side blow chance to win series
England misplaced in dramatic circumstances at Headingley as Jos Buttler's late damage altered the course of an enormous run...
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England call up 18-year-old Thomas Rew for Australia T20s as Jofra Archer and Co are rested ahead of South Africa Test series
By RICHARD GIBSON, MAIL ON SUNDAY CRICKET CORRESPONDENT Revealed: 11:00 BST, 13 October 2026 | Up to date: 11:03...
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Kevin Pietersen offers his services to England’s Test side in bid to help them win back the Ashes after stint with white ball team
Kevin Pietersen has provided to double up his time as England's white-ball guide to assist subsequent 12 months's bid...
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