England
About England
England, the birthplace of cricket, has a rich cricketing heritage spanning centuries. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) oversees a team that has produced some of the game's most iconic moments and players.
Lord's, the "Home of Cricket," stands as a symbol of England's deep connection to the sport. From WG Grace to Ian Botham, from Kevin Pietersen to Joe Root, English cricket has consistently produced world-class talent.
The 2019 World Cup victory at Lord's, won in the most dramatic fashion possible via a Super Over against New Zealand, marked the pinnacle of their white-ball revolution under Eoin Morgan. England's aggressive approach transformed their ODI cricket from underperformers to world champions.
Under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, England's Test team has embraced "Bazball" - an aggressive, entertaining approach that has revitalized Test cricket. Their willingness to chase any target and their attacking mindset has made them one of cricket's most exciting teams to watch.
Major Achievements
Team Information
- Captain
- Ben Stokes (Test), Jos Buttler (White-ball)
- Head Coach
- Brendon McCullum (Test), Matthew Mott (White-ball)
- Founded
- 1877
- Home Ground
- Lord's