England wins white-ball series but faces Test leadership crisis after Stokes retirement
England's white-ball team defeated India 2-1 in ODIs and won the T20 series, showcasing strong leadership from Harry Brook and coach Brendon McCullum. However, Test cricket's struggles—including a 2-1 loss to New Zealand and Ben Stokes' retirement—left England without a Test captain or coach. The diverging success between formats risks creating management complications when filling these vacancies.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 11:50 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 12:10 UTC
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