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How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT

BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.

August 5, 2026

From the ride to the rubble - how McCullum lost England Test job

The Brendon McCullum era gave England a ride but it careered off the rails and the next Test coach has a huge rebuilding job on their hands.

July 12, 2026

McCullum sacked as England Test head coach

England are now without a Test head coach and captain as Brendon McCullum leaves after four years in the role.

July 12, 2026

Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final

England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.

July 2, 2026

Stokes apologises to team-mates before Test return

England captain Ben Stokes has apologised to his team-mates before his return for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.

June 24, 2026

Ice packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat

England will use ice packs, Formula 1-style cooling vests and other methods to deal with the heat during their match against West Indies, says stand-in captain Charlie Dean.

June 23, 2026

Second Test ratings: Which England players got 3/10?

England were on the end of a thumping 253-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval. How did the players rate?

June 21, 2026

How 'Kemp-son' are solving England's batting problem

A punishing 61-run partnership off 21 balls between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson shows promise that England may have resolved their middle-order struggles in white-ball cricket.

June 20, 2026

Root 'like a fine wine' as he passes 14,000 Test runs

Former England bowlers Steven Finn and Phil Tufnell pay tribute to Joe Root as the England batter became the second man after Indian great Sachin Tendulkar to reach 14,000 Test runs.

June 20, 2026

Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle

Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in the second Test.

June 20, 2026

England hit by Rew drops and Nicholls century

England’s parlous position in the second Test against New Zealand is compounded by drops from debutant wicketkeeper James Rew and a superb century by Henry Nicholls.

June 19, 2026

Lord Botham criticises Stokes for breaking curfew

Lord Botham criticises England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew and says there is no way to "justify what happened".

June 18, 2026

Dropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham

Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on Friday.

June 18, 2026

Dean left out of England squad for Lord's Test

Uncapped pair Ellie Threlkeld are Grace Potts are picked in England's squad for the historic first women's Test at Lord's against India but Charlie Dean is left out.

June 18, 2026

'What a moment' - Wyatt-Hodge gives England perfect start

Watch the best shots as Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten 105 to guide England to an 85-run win against Sri Lanka, and give the hosts the perfect start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

June 12, 2026

Wyatt-Hodge stars as England easily beat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten century as England thrash Sri Lanka by 87 runs in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston.

June 12, 2026

Rain frustrates England as they edge closer to victory on day three

Ollie Robinson picks up two wickets to help England edge closer to victory in the first Test but bad weather dictates proceedings against New Zealand, as the tourists close on 55-5, needing 199 runs to win at Lord's.

June 6, 2026

Stunning Brook century leads England into T20 World Cup semis

Harry Brook's majestic century leads England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan.

February 24, 2026

'Give it the full shebang' - Bethell buoyant about T20 World Cup hopes

Jacob Bethell tells BBC Sport's Matt Henry that England aren't worried about the form of Jos Buttler, nor the team's inconsistent performances as they head into the Super 8s stage of the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India.

February 20, 2026

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How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT

Record-breaking Buttler powers Super Giants to emphatic win over Fire He did it with a six, of course. Jos Buttler thrashed Marco Jansen's ball over square leg and on to the balcony of the hotel beh

bbc.co.ukAugust 5, 2026

From the ride to the rubble - how McCullum lost England Test job

Brendon McCullum will stay on as England's white-ball coach despite his sacking as red-ball coach There was one moment when it fell apart - an implosion from which England never recovered. Yes, ther

bbc.co.ukJuly 12, 2026

McCullum sacked as England Test head coach

Brendon McCullum became England Test head coach in May 2022 Brendon McCullum has been sacked as Test coach in another staggering twist in the unravelling of the England team. Two weeks after Ben Sto

bbc.co.ukJuly 12, 2026

Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final

Highlights: Superb England beat South Africa to set up World Cup final against Australia T20 World Cup, The Oval England 169-5 (20 overs): Sciver-Brunt 75 (47), Knight 58 (47) South Africa 129-8 (2

bbc.co.ukJuly 3, 2026

Ice packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat

England have three wins from three so far at the T20 World Cup and are top of Group 2 England could use ice packs, cooling vests and other methods to deal with the heat during their T20 World Cup mat

bbc.co.ukJune 24, 2026

Lord Botham criticises Stokes for breaking curfew

Ben Stokes has played 121 Tests, 114 ODIs and 43 T20s for England Lord Botham has criticised dropped England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew and says he does not see "how you justify wh

bbc.comJune 22, 2026

Dropped England captain Stokes to play for Durham

Ben Stokes has been England Test captain since 2022 Ben Stokes will make his return to action for Durham after being named in their squad for the County Championship match against Northamptonshire on

bbc.comJune 21, 2026

Nat Sciver-Brunt hails England's ruthlessness against Sri Lanka following emphatic win in T20 Women's World Cup opener

England thrashed Sri Lanka by 87 runs to open their T20 World Cup account in style; Danni Wyatt-Hodge steals the show with unbeaten 105 and stunning catch at Edgbaston; watch the ICC Women's T20 World

skysports.comJune 16, 2026

Wyatt-Hodge stars as England easily beat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

There was an error Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten century as England thrash Sri Lanka by 87 runs in the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston. READ MORE: England win World

bbc.comJune 16, 2026

England vs New Zealand: Ollie Robinson bags two more wickets between rain delays to edge hosts closer to first Test victory

England five wickets away from winning first Test vs New Zealand after frustrating third day saw only 9.4 overs play possible between rain delays; New Zealand 55-5 chasing 254 to win; watch fourth day

skysports.comJune 7, 2026

Stunning Brook century leads England into semis

England through to semis after thrilling win over Pakistan T20 World Cup, Super 8 Group 2, Pallekele Pakistan 164-9 (20 overs): Farhan 63 (45); Dawson 3-24 England 166-8 (19.1 overs): Brook 100 (51

bbc.comFebruary 24, 2026

T20 World Cup: England assessed by Nasser Hussain and Nick Knight after scraping into Super 8s stage

England progress to round two of T20 World Cup but have plenty of room for improvement with vaunted opening partnership of Jos Buttler and Phil Salt yet to fire and moments of doziness creeping in; Ha

skysports.comFebruary 20, 2026