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Jacob Bethell will captain England in the upcoming T20I series against Ireland. He will replace Harry Brook, who is being rested for The Ashes. While some criticized Bethell's appointment and his inclusion in the Test side, Rob Key defended it. The former England player believes that talent should be prioritized over the number of games under one's belt. Bethell will become England's youngest international captain. The series in Dublin starts September 17.

Following India's shocking Test defeat against England, head coach Gautam Gambhir downplayed individual achievements, despite centuries from Rishabh Pant and others. He emphasised the team's failure to defend a massive score, highlighting England's record chase led by Ben Duckett. Fast bowler Harshit Rana has been released from the squad as injury concerns eased.

India faced a defeat against England in the first Test at Headingley. Kiran More emphasized the importance of fielding. He noted dropped catches proved costly. England chased down 371 runs. Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored centuries in the first innings. More believes the team is in transition. He asks for time and support for the new players.

Rob Key, ECB director, assures Jofra Archer's readiness for Test cricket, stating his return was deliberately paced to ensure he's prepared for the format's demands. Despite calls to rush him, the focus was on a gradual build-up. Key highlights Archer's potential impact and trusts Ben Stokes to manage his workload effectively, while also expressing optimism about Mark Wood's return.

Following India's underwhelming bowling performance in the first Test, former cricket stars Michael Clarke and Nick Knight have urged the inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav. Clarke criticized India's selection strategy, emphasizing the need to prioritize wicket-taking over bolstering batting depth.