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Harry Brook to captain England as Jos Buttler ruled out of ODI series against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England's white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, will be sidelined for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia due to a lingering calf injury. This announcement, made by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Sunday, casts a shadow over England's preparations for the series.Buttler, 34, has been grappling with the calf issue, which also forced him to miss the entirety of the ongoing Twenty20 series against Australia. The T20 series is currently level at 1-1, with the final match scheduled for Sunday, adding further pressure on the English side.In a significant development, batter Harry Brook has been entrusted with the captaincy responsibilities in Buttler's absence. This marks a significant step up for the 24-year-old.Adding to England's woes, young fa...

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England hands debut to rookie seamer Josh Hull for final test against Sri Lanka

Josh Hull of England bowls during a nets session at The Kia Oval on September 04, 2024 in London, England. | Photo Credit: Getty Images England will give rookie seamer Josh Hull his first taste of international cricket after including him in the team for the final test of the summer.Chasing a rare clean sweep of six wins in a row, England has thrown the left-armer in to face Sri Lanka at The Oval in place of Matthew Potts.The 20-year-old Hull has taken only 16 first-class wickets in 10 matches. But England has made a habit of gambling on young talent since head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes took charge.“It's a great week for him to come in, learn a little bit and show off exactly what he can do,” said Ollie Pope, who this week completes a three-game run as stand-in skipper ...

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England’s stand-in Test captain Ollie Pope hails Brendon McCullum as ‘optimist’, says he brings… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Brendon McCullum's transformative impact on England's Test team has earned him an expanded role as head coach across all formats, a move met with optimism by stand-in Test captain Ollie Pope. Announced on Tuesday, McCullum's extended contract through 2027 signals England's commitment to his leadership and their belief in his ability to replicate the Test team's success in limited-overs cricket.Since taking over a struggling Test side in May 2022, McCullum has instilled a fearless, attacking brand of cricket, dubbed "Bazball," leading England to 19 victories in 28 matches. This dramatic turnaround stands in stark contrast to the team's previous struggles, having secured just one win in the 17 games prior to his arrival.McCullum's appointment comes at a critical juncture for Engla...