England Cricket Board sacked their head coach Chris Silverwood, post the disastrous 4-0 defeat in the Ashes. This expected decision comes a day after parting ways with Ashley Giles as director of men's cricket. The decision also comes before England goes out for the next 3-match test series in West Indies.
ECB chief executive officer Tom Harrison said, "During his time in the role Chris has given absolutely everything to make a success of it. He is a man of great integrity, who players and staff alike have enjoyed working with. Under Chris, England's whit-ball teams have been ranked first and second in the world while he also led the Test team to a number of series wins including away in South Africa and Sri Lanka."
He further added, "He has led the England Men's team with great resilience and empathy through an incredibly challenging period for English cricket, and he deserves our sincere thanks and gratitude. In the coming days, Andrew Strauss will appoint a caretaker coach for the tour of the West Indies and will then consider the appropriate coaching structures to help England move forwards."
Silverwood got the promotion of the head coach from the assistant coach in 2019. He succeeded England's World Cup-winning head coach's role, Trevor Bayliss, in October 2019. He lost his first Test series as the head coach in New Zealand. Then he went ahead with 4-series victories in a row against South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Moving to the next few series, England won the first Test in February 2021 against India by 227 runs in Chennai. But then lost to 3 consecutive defeats and a 4-1 series defeat along with many batting failures. Once again, England faced failure against New Zealand in the home summer with 1-0. Also, England was 2-1 down against India after 4 Tests. Later, the 5th and the 6th game was postponed due to Covid-19.
Chris Silverwood said post the announcement, "It's been an absolute honor to be England head coach, and I'm extremely proud to have worked alongside our players and staff. I want to thank them all for the hard work and commitment they have given during my time in the role and I wish them all the very best moving forward."
ENG-A vs IND-A: Karun Nair makes solid return to India set up; scores unbeaten 186 on Day 1
Karun Nair headlined the day with a solid, unbeaten 186 with the bat for India A against England Lions, in the first unofficial test match. Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel also scored fifties.
India A started their England tour on a great note with a solid Day 1 display against the England Lions in Canterbury. Karun Nair headlined the day with a solid, unbeaten 186 with the bat for India A.
England Lions captain James Rew won the toss and decided to bowl first on a greenish pitch at the St. Lawrence Ground.
When it looked like that, Rew took the right decision of bowling first, Sarfaraz Khan and Karun Nair put up a 181-run partnership for the third wicket to give India A the advantage after Day 1’s play.
Karun Nair, who last played a test match in 2017, continued his great form and completed his fifty in 85 balls.
Soon, Sarfraz Khan, who was dropped from the test squad, completed his fifty in 84 balls as well. When both batters were looking to get to the hundred mark first, Sarfraz was caught down the leg side on 92 off 119 balls and missed his ton.
Sarfaraz Khan gets dismissed 8 short of a well-deserved hundred.
Sarfaraz was looking good but was eventually caught down the leg side on 92.
Nair, who was dropped on 89 off Ajeet Singh Dale, completed his 24th first-class ton off 155 balls.
Post that, incoming batter Dhruv Jurel and Nair started smashing the bowlers and changed their gears. Nair reached the landmark of 150 in 205 balls while Jurel reached his fifty in just 68 balls.
At the end of Day 1 of the 4-day unofficial test match, Jurel remained unbeaten on 82 off 104 balls while Nair remained unbeaten on 186 from 246 balls, with India A finishing with 409/3.
Here are all the England white ball captains (ODIs and T20Is) in men's cricket since 1971, as Harry Brook became the most recent player to become a permanent England white-ball captain.
Harry Brook was recently named England's white-ball captain, succeeding Jos Buttler, who stepped down in February 2025 following a disappointing Champions Trophy campaign. Brook now has become the 38th ODI captain for England and 15th to be named as T20I captain of the country as well.
Ray Illingworth was the first-ever ODI and white-ball captain of England, who was also part of the first-ever men's One-day cricket match in 1971. Mike Denness and Tony Greig followed him on the list.
Michael Vaughan was the first T20I captain of England as he led the team in the shortest format of the game for the first time in 2005. Stuart Broad and Craig Kieswetter are a few of the players who captained the team only in T20Is. In the meantime, Michael Vaughan, Paul Collingwood, Eoin Morgan, and Jos Buttler led them in both ODIs and T20Is.
England vs Australia ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Inglis and Aussie batters chased down biggest target of ICC ODI events
Josh Inglis's maiden ODI ton and fifties from Alex Carey and Matthew Short helped Australia make the highest successful chase in ICC Men's ODI event's history.
Australia started their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a winning note as they chased down the highest successful chase in tournament history. Australia chased down England's 352-run target with 15 balls remaining in the match. Jos Inglishwas the star of the show with his maiden ODI ton during the chase.
Ben Duckett dismantled the Australian bowling lineup with a recurrent breaking 165, the highest score by a better in Champions Trophy history. But, Australia ensured they made the highest successful chase in ICC Men's ODI events. Here's everything you need to know from the England vs Australia ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match.
Smith decided to bowl keeping the dew in mind
Alex Carey took a stunning catch to dismiss Phil Salt. Image | ICC
Steve Smith won the toss and decided to field first keeping the dew in mind. Ben Dwarshuis dismissed Phil Salt early in the second over. Despite a flying start to the innings, Dwarshuis was able to send back Jamie Smith for 15 in the sixth over as England found them at 43/2 after 5.2 overs.
But, then it was the partnership between Ben Duckett and Joe Root that took them to a record-breaking score. They first accumulated well to get their first fifty from 48 balls while Ben Duckett completed his fifty off 49 balls.
Root and Duckett build a solid partnership for England
Joe Root did his part by completing his fifty from 56 balls as they reached the 100-run mark for the third wicket in 94 balls. But, post his fifty, Duckett changed his gear instantly and his skill against the Aussie spinners was a masterclass from the southpaw opener.
But, after Root was trapped in front of the wicket by Adam Zampa, Ben Duckett lost support from the other end and England missed out on maybe 10 or 15 runs at the end.
Duckett's 3rd ODI ton gave England the momentum
Ben Duckett scored the highest score by a batter in Champions Trophy History. Image | ICC/Getty Images
Duckett went on to get his 100 off 95 balls, his 3rd ODI ton. Then he changed to fifth gear alongside captain Jos Buttler. Although Buttler was caught in the deep by Nathan Ellis off Glenn Maxwell, Duckett continued his slog and soon reached 150 off 134 balls.
He was finally dismissed by Marnus Labuschagne on 165 off 143 balls. Archer added a quick 21 from 10 balls to take England's total to 351/8 in the first inning.
Australia got off a flyer but lost wickets early
Mark Wood dismissed Steve Smith with a 150 kmph delivery. Image | ESPN Cricinfo
Just like England, Australia got a quick start but lost two wickets early. Travis Head was dismissed on 6 off 5 by Jofra Archer in the 4th over while Steven Smith was dismissed by Mark Wood for 5 in the next over. But, then, Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Short stitched a 95-run partnership to give others a platform to chase down the total.
With both Labushcagne and Short finding the gaps easily, they reached the 100-run mark in the 15th over and kept themselves in the chase. Meantime, Short reached his fifty in 47 balls but Marnus was outfoxed by Adil Rashid on 47 off 45 balls in the 20th over.
Though it looked a bit tough for the Aussies, who had not won a game in the ICC Champions Trophy in 16 years, they had batters with immense talent in the middle order.
Carey and Inglis steadied the ship
Jos Inglis, born in England, always had the game to win games for Australia, but needed to prove that now. Meantime, they had their most in-form batter in Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell to come as well.
Livingstone dismissed Short (63) with a sharp caught and bowled chance in the 23rd over and it was then the partnership between Inglis and Carey that took Australia near to home. For the 5th wicket, they put up 100 runs in just 78 balls while Inglis completed his fifty. Australia reached the 250-run mark in the 38th over and Carey also completed his fifty off 49 balls.
Maxwell and Inglis finished things off
Josh Inglis celebrating his maiden ODI ton. Image | Associated Press
However post Carey's (69) dismissal in the 42nd over, things could have gone either way but Glenn Maxwell made sure he made things easier for them. Inglis eased to his maiden ODI ton while Maxwell started hitting the ball powerplay from the other end.
In the end, it was a comfortable win for the Aussies as Inglis remained unbeaten on 120 from 86 balls while Maxwell was undefeated on 32 from 15 balls. All the English bowlers except for Adil Rashid went more than 6 runs an over and that made it hard for Jos Buttler to control the game.
Buttler accepted that the score was good from but the dew affected more than he had expected. "Both sides played well, credit to Australia. fantastic innings from Inglis. 350 is a pretty good score, but it was wet and the dew was a worry," Buttler said.
"The guys were outstanding. Matt Short played beautifully, Travis and I the only two to miss out," Australian captain Steve Smith said in the post-match presentation.
India vs England, 1st ODI Match Report: All-round India thrash England with an easy win in Nagpur
India thrashed England with an easy 4-wicket victory in Nagpur as Ravindra Jadeja and Harshit Rana took 3 wickets each while Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill scored fifties.
Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill scored important fifties during the chase. Image | BCCI/X
After a dominating victory in the T20I series, India started the ODI series with an easy win over England in Nagpur. The Men in Blue registered a 4-wicket victory in the India vs England, 1st ODI of the series.
India were able to bundle the visitors for 248 only in the first inning. Harshit Rana and Ravindra Jadeja were the stars of the show with the ball with three wickets each. The batters chased down the score with 68 balls remaining in the match as Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill scored fifties.
Jasiwal and Rana debuted for India
Though the day did not start that well for India, the home team managed to make a great comeback in the match. First, it was the news of Virat Kohli's absence, who had to sit out due to a sore knee, a rare miss for the modern master. In his absence, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana made their ODI debut.
Then, it was the English openers who gave Rohit and the company many things to worry about.
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Phil Salt and Ben Duckett went after the new ball bowlers and Harshit Rana went for 26 runs in the sixth over of the inning. But, the pacer made a great comeback with a two-wicket over.
Harshit Rana celebrating the wicket of Harry Brook. Image | AFP
However, it was England who gave away the momentum as Shreyas Iyer ran out Phil Salt on 43 from 26 balls. Rana then dismissed Ben Duckett, all thanks to a stunning running catch from Yashasvi Jaiswal. Two balls later, Harry Brook edged the ball to KL Rahul while fending away a bouncer from the Delhi Pacer.
Joe Root (19), who was returning to the ODI team after a long, tried to build a partnership with Jos Buttler but was trapped in front of the wicket by Ravindra Jadeja.
Then it was the 59-run partnership between Buttler and youngster Jacob Bethell that gave England the momentum to finish well. But, after the dismissal of Jos Buttler (52 off 67), England lost their way. Axar Patel was lucky to get the England captain out with a long huff.
Jacob Bethell scored a fifty in the first ODI in Nagpur. Image | MB Media/ Getty Images
Though Bethell scored a beautiful fifty, none from the lower order contributed that much. Bethell (51 off 64) was outfoxed by Jadeja as the youngster went for the big shot and missed the ball completely. Jofra Archer added 21 runs at No. 10 to take England to 248.
Rana (53/3) and Jadeja (26/3) were the stars for India with the ball.
Ravindra Jadeja picked up his 600th international wicket in Nagpur. Image | BCCI/X
Rohit fails again with the bat
Rohit Sharma's poor form with bat continued in Nagpur. Image | Associate Press
During the chase, India did not start that well as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal was caught behind off an outstanding delivery by Jofra Archer. Jaiswal could only add 15 off 22.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma's poor form continued as he spooned one in the leg side after scoring only 2 from 7. Saqib Mahmood got England back in the game with Rohit Sharma's wicket.
Iyer showcase class with an attacking inning
Shreyas Iyer scored a quick 36-ball 59. Image | BCCI/X
But, then it was all about Shreyas Iyer, who once again proved why he is called the best among the youngsters. Iyer came to the crease and took on the English bowlers with two huge sixes against Jofra Archer. He then went after the spin attack and completed his 19th ODI fifty in just 30 balls.
However, Jacob Bethell trapped him in front after that as Iyer (59 off 36) missed a sweep shot. Even the DRS could not save him.
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India team management then pulled out a surprising decision to send Axar Patel ahead of KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja. Patel showed his intent right after coming to the crease and hit boundaries against Jacob Bethell and Liam Livingstone.
On the other hand, Shubman Gill kept on guiding the ball into the gaps and completed his 14th ODI fifty despite getting cramps. As England bowlers decided to change their plan and go short at Axar Patel and Shubman Gill, the runs kept on coming faster for India.
Axar Patel scored an important fifty batting at number 5. Image | BCCI/X
Patel proved Indian team management right with a solid fifty that helped Gill to manage his inning as well. Axar Patel scored his first ODI fifty in India and third in overall to cause more trouble to England bowlers. Patel (52) got out after his fifty as he tried to slog a leg spinner from Adil Rashid.
Shubman Gill scored his 14th ODI fifty. Image | BCCI
Shubman Gill could not end the match the way he would have liked as he fell 13 short off a well deserved ton. Gill tried to play it over the mid off but only managed to get a edge to Buttler. In the end, Ravindra Jadeja (12) hit the wining run with Hardik Pandya (9) at the other end with 68 balls to go and 4 wickets in hand.
India go 1-0 up in the three-match series and the next match of the series is in Cuttack on 9th February.
Match Summary
India clinches victory by 4 wickets and takes a 1-0 lead in the ODI series. Different format, same winning mindset! 🇮🇳🏏
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of India vs England 3rd T20I in Rajkot at the Niranjan Shah Stadium.
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India are currently leading the series by 2-0. The men in blue won the first two matches in Kolkata and Chennai. They will look to seal the T20I series against England in the third match.
Starts off with a wide. Taken at long on. Hardik makes instant impact.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:48 PM
Three sixes in a row
Livingstone responds to the situation by slogging Bishnoi for two back-to-back three sixes.
Bishnoi goes short and Livingstone slams it away for another six.
ENG 146/8 in 17 overs.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:44 PM
Second five-wicket hauls for Varun Chakravarthy
5-wicket haul for Varun Chakravarthy.
Jofra Archer's stumps have been dismantled. England in tatters.
What a spell. 5/24!
Jan 28, 2025, 2:42 PM
England continues to collapse
A misfield by Ravi Bishnoi allows Livingstone to sneak in a double.
On the pads and Livingstone scoops it straight to Tilak at deep fine. England continues to collapse.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:41 PM
Livingstone brings out slog sweep against Bishnoi
Livingstone now brings out the slog sweep against Bishnoi. Well timed and floats over the fence for a six.
ENG 123/6 in 15 overs.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:36 PM
ENG 116/6 in 14 overs
Jan 28, 2025, 2:34 PM
Back-to-back wicket
Wrong one from Varun and it snakes past Overton’s attempted paddle. Bowled.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:33 PM
Jamie Smith departs
Too full from Varun and Jamie Smith latches onto it. Smoked over long on for a six.
Flatter and shorter now from Varun and Smith picks out the deep mid wicket fielder.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:30 PM
ENG 108/4 in 13 overs
Jan 28, 2025, 2:27 PM
Bishnoi takes Harry Brook
Jan 28, 2025, 2:26 PM
Bishnoi returns
Down the leg side and clipped away for a four by Livingstone.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:24 PM
Livingstone hit 85m six
Liam Livingstone attacks Axar Patel, clears the ropes with ease. Comes down the track, and it's a big 6! 85m long.
ENG 101/3 in 12 overs.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:22 PM
Good over from Abhishek
Neat over from Abhishek. Just four singles from it.
ENG 91/3 in 11 overs.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:21 PM
Abhishek Sharma with the ball
The two quick wickets have put the game in India’s corner now.
Abhishek Sharma with the new ball now.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:17 PM
Duckett gone after getting to his fifty
Duckett gets to his fifty with a single against Axar. Solid knock from the English opener.
Duckett now jumps out of his crease and Axar drags the length back. Mishit. Easy catch at deep midwicket.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:15 PM
Fifty up for Duckett
Duckett gets to his fifty with a single against Axar. Solid knock from the English opener.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:14 PM
Buttler gone
Buttler attempts reverse sweep. Sanju appeals for a catch and convinces SKY to take a review.
Umpires changes his decision to out.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:10 PM
India go for second review
Jan 28, 2025, 2:07 PM
Axar Patel gets his first over
Axar Patel gets his first over of the day. Buttler and Duckett deal in singles.
Axar with a surprise fuller one, which squeezes past everyone for a bye four.
ENG 74/1 in 8 overs.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:06 PM
Interesting tactic by Suryakumar Yadav
Four consecutive overs bowled by four different spinners.
First Sundar, then Varun, then Bishnoi and now Axar will bowl the 8th over.
Interesting tactic by Suryakumar Yadav.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:04 PM
ENG 65/1 in 7 overs
Buttler now steps down the ground and launches it over long on for a six.
England 65/1 after 7 overs.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:03 PM
Ravi Bishnoi with his first over
Ravi Bishnoi with his first over. Full and reverse swept away for a four.
Buttler now steps down the ground and launches it over long on for a six.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:02 PM
Good start for England
England manage 52 in the powerplay, largely thanks to Ben Duckett.
Jan 28, 2025, 2:01 PM
Brilliant over from Varun
Brilliant over from Varun. Just three from it.
ENG 52/1 in 6 overs.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:57 PM
Varun Chakaravarthy into the attack
Varun Chakaravarthy into the attack. Buttler gets a single first ball.
Duckett defends the first ball before a single to long on.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:57 PM
India loses a review
Duckett tries to reverse sweep again, but it hits him on the pads.
India go up for a review, and lost.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:54 PM
ENG 49/1 in 5 overs
Over point for another four. Duckett dances down the track now. Blasts it down the ground for a six.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:52 PM
Sundar comes to bowl
Washington Sundar introduced.
Buttler takes a single first ball. Duckett makes room and pumps it through covers for a four.
Reverse sweep now from Duckett. Over point for another four.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:51 PM
ENG 34/1 in 4 overs
Jan 28, 2025, 1:51 PM
Back-to-back four from Duckett
Ben Duckett is looking in the mood today.
Pandya pitches it short and the left-hander pulls it away for another boundary.
Next ball, steps out, slams it through the covers.
Two 4s in a row!
Jan 28, 2025, 1:49 PM
England need a good partnership
England need a good partnership between Duckett and Buttler here to see out the powerplay, at least.
Time and again, England have been let down repeatedly by their batting so far in the series.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:47 PM
Duckett smashes six
Shami angles one past Buttler’s outside edge. Not much of an appeal.
Length from Shami and Duckett manages to scoop it for a six. Audacious shot.
ENG 21/1 in 3 overs
Jan 28, 2025, 1:40 PM
ENG 12/1 in 2 overs
Jan 28, 2025, 1:38 PM
Phil Salt dissmised
Hardik surprises Salt with a bouncer. Beaten. Full and wide from Hardik and Salt crunches it straight to Abhishek Sharma.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:36 PM
Hardik Pandya comes in second over
Hardik Pandya from the other end. Duckett punches one through covers for a single.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:35 PM
ENG 6/0 in 1 over
Shami's first ball. Low bounce. Beats Phil Salt.
Wide again. This time Salt slams it past the bowler and umpire for a four.
Better length from Shami as two dot balls follow. Two singles to close the over.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:33 PM
Shami with the new ball
Shami with the new ball, as expected.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:27 PM
England Playing XI
Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith(w), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:27 PM
India Playing XI
Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Dhruv Jurel, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:13 PM
Shami in the Playing XI
Suryakumar Yadav confirms Mohammed Shami is in the playing XI.
Jan 28, 2025, 1:11 PM
India wins the toss and elects to bowl
India wins the toss for the third time this series.
Suryakumar Yadav elects to bowl first.
Jan 28, 2025, 11:59 AM
India vs England | Streaming Details
The 3rd T20I between India and England will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.
The match will also be available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar app and website.
Jan 28, 2025, 11:52 AM
Hope he bounces back
Suryakumar Yadav’s recent T20I performances have been tough—12, 0, 1, 4, 21.
Will the captain bounce back today? All eyes are on him! 🤞
India are aiming to secure an early 3-0 victory over England in their ongoing five-match T20I series, having won the first two matches in Kolkata and Chennai.
Jan 28, 2025, 11:22 AM
Will Mohammed Shami play or not?
India's new batting coach Shitanshu Kotak said before the third T20I that there is no concern about the fitness of fast bowler Mohammed Shami.
But the decision on his playing will be taken by captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Shami was not selected in the playing eleven for the first two T20I matches against England.
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