Hector Vickers

The Athletic • 21st June 2026

England need their Test captain back. Ben Stokes’ performance for Durham shows he is ready

The Athletic has launched a Cricket WhatsApp Channel. Click here to join.As England’s top three folded cheaply on a blisteringly hot Saturday in south London, their exiled captain was rediscovering his batting form in typically swashbuckling style some 250 miles away. Given the national team’s pitiful demise at the Oval, with New Zealand completing victory on the fifth morning, Ben Stokes’ revival in absentia feels like the only consolation from a miserable week.The coach Brendon McCullum sugges...

TheCricketer • 20th June 2026

No century, but another plus point for Ben Stokes | The Cricketer

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TheCricketer • 19th June 2026

Ben Stokes made to work hard on return to the fray | The Cricketer

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TheCricketer • 6th February 2026

Sobering finale does not detract from the progress made by England's next generation | The Cricketer

HECTOR VICKERS IN HARARE: The Young Lions' squad return home as runners-up after being beaten soundly by India, but they can do so with their heads held high

HECTOR VICKERS IN HARARE: The Young Lions' squad return home as runners-up after being beaten soundly by India, but they can do so with their heads held high

TheCricketer • 3rd February 2026

A slice of revenge for an England side now one game from history | The Cricketer

HECTOR VICKERS IN BULAWAYO: After seeing off Australia, these Young Lions have proved they have what it takes to emulate the class of 1998

HECTOR VICKERS IN BULAWAYO: After seeing off Australia, these Young Lions have proved they have what it takes to emulate the class of 1998

TheCricketer • 30th January 2026

Polished England through to Under-19 World Cup last four | The Cricketer

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TheCricketer • 26th January 2026

Leaving no stone unturned pays off for England's Young Lions | The Cricketer

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TheCricketer • 25th January 2026

Andy Flower expresses reservations over Zimbabwe's proposed World Test Championship elevation

HECTOR VICKERS: The former captain isn't completely convinced the team are ready to join the competition, a decision which is due to be passed later this year

HECTOR VICKERS: The former captain isn't completely convinced the team are ready to join the competition, a decision which is due to be passed later this year

TheCricketer • 21st January 2026

Move over Thomas Rew and Ben Foakes, England have a new record-breaker | The Cricketer

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TheCricketer • 18th January 2026

Well-prepared England come through latest test | The Cricketer

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TheCricketer • 16th January 2026

Thomas Rew shows precocious captaincy skills as England bowlers dominate | The Cricketer

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Guerilla Cricket • 22nd September 2025

Thick-skinned Baker will not be deterred by worst possible start to international career - Guerilla Cricket

“Markram obviously fancied a piece and got a few away, and he's a very, very good player. Not the best I've bowled, but looking back at my areas, there was a ball at 89mph, a little bit above top of leg stump, and he hit me over square leg for six. I was like, ‘Hmm, OK, fair enough.’”

Guerilla Cricket • 21st September 2025

England claim comfortable series win as Cox continues Hundred form - Guerilla Cricket

A player of the tournament award in last month’s Hundred was enough to earn the explosive top-order batter a late call-up for the Ireland tour. Having scored 367 runs at an average of 61.16, striking at 173 for the Oval Invincibles, it was a mystery as to why he was not included in England’s side for the first T20, earlier this week. With Sam Curran away for personal reasons, Cox finally got his chance - and there was only one way that he was going to play.

Guerilla Cricket • 17th September 2025

Explosive Salt makes light work of chase as Bethell begins captaincy with convincing win - Guerilla Cricket

Any concerns that Ireland were ahead of the game at the halfway stage, having posted 196-3, were quickly put to rest by the inevitably destructive opening partnership of Salt and Jos Butler, bringing up their 50 stand after just 18 balls.

Guerilla Cricket • 16th September 2025

“Underprepared” Ireland will need things to go their way in Malahide Showdown - Guerilla Cricket

“Anytime we've done well on our own shores is when we catch a team off guard fractionally, either with the pace of the wicket or just the length that we're bowling or what balls to hit. That's where we need to be. We need to be right at our best first ball.”

Guerilla Cricket • 16th September 2025

Bethell ready to make history as England face final hurdle before huge winter - Guerilla Cricket

The Barbados-born left-hander appeared fit and relaxed as he spoke to the press, jovially responding to a question about what kind of captain he will be, with the simple answer of “A very young one”. Upon further probing, the soon-to-be skipper stressed that his main focus is on player-management

TheCricketer • 30th May 2025

Stunning Karun Nair century pushes selection case as sorry Lions take punishment | The Cricketer

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Guerilla Cricket • 29th May 2025

England enjoy a dream start to Brook era, as West Indies show a saddening gulf in class - Guerilla Cricket

Ruthless. A word that England’s red ball captain shakes his head at, and yet at first examination, a word that befits England’s 50-over side under their new captain, Harry Brook. A 238-run margin of victory against the West Indies – ruthless. Scoring 400 runs having been put into bat on a cloudy day – ruthless. Taking 10 wickets inside of 26 overs – ruthless. Speaking for the first time as a fully-fledged England captain back at the beginning of April, Brook stated that “I just want us to play w...

Guerilla Cricket • 29th May 2025

Bethell shines as dominant England reach the 400-mark at Edgbaston - Guerilla Cricket

England are in control here at Edgbaston after contributions from all of the top order saw them reach 400-8 at the innings break.Fresh off the plane from the IPL, Jacob Bethell starred for the hosts, combining a stylish defense with a fantastic display of hitting in the latter overs to finish with 82 off 53 deliveries. Having been the topic of much discussion over the past few weeks, the Bajan-born allrounder expertly continued his rapid induction into international cricket, clearing the boundar...

Guerilla Cricket • 24th May 2025

Bashir takes career-best figures as England claim inevitable victory on Day 3 - Guerilla Cricket

England have begun their Test-match summer as most would’ve expected, with a comprehensive victory against Zimbabwe, by an innings and 45 runs.It was Shoaib Bashir who starred in the third and final day at Trent Bridge, ending with his career best figures of 6-81 in 18 overs.Zimbabwe show fight but not enough on Day 3The overcasts this morning suggested that England would wrap things up without fuss, with Zimbabwe already 2 wickets down heading into the day. Sean Williams continued his onslaught...

Cricket District • 9th April 2025

The Cricket District Premier League - Bridging the gap between state and private school Cricket

There is no denying that participation in state-school cricket has declined in recent years. Not only has engagement faltered, but the lack of state-schooled cricketers in the professional game suggests that the standard of the development of these schoolkids, in terms of facilities and coaches, has diminished significantly. A Report by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket was released in June of 2023, reflecting the enormity of the divide between state and private schools in cricket...

TheCricketer • 15th March 2025

Sam Cook interview: Ashes hopes, Kookaburra excellence and an Australian winter | The Cricketer

HECTOR VICKERS: The Essex seamer continues to be overlooked by his country but his excellence with the Kookaburra ball keeps the door ajar ahead of the Ashes in Australia

HECTOR VICKERS: The Essex seamer continues to be overlooked by his country but his excellence with the Kookaburra ball keeps the door ajar ahead of the Ashes in Australia

Wisden • 24th January 2025

Five Players England Women Could Turn To Following Ashes Defeat

Now 10-0 down in the multi-format series with only the final T20I and one-off Test yet to play, England haven't won an Ashes game in any format in Australia since 2018, and last held the Ashes in 2014. That win down-under over 10 years ago featured several players who part of the current set-up, and who will be in their late thirties by the time England next embark on an away Ashes tour. Over the next four years in between the two series, new faces will transition into a side alongside the young...

Wisden • 22nd January 2025

England Watch: How Are All 78 English Players Faring In Franchise Cricket So Far This Winter?

The Derbyshire bowler spent the lead-up to Christmas with the Rangpur Riders, in the Global Super League. After an impressive five-for on debut, Chappell failed to defend the Riders' total of 12, bowling in a super over against Hampshire. He went on to take a further two wickets as the Riders beat Victoria by 56 runs to win the GSL. Graham Clark has enjoyed a superb start to 2025, playing for Chittagong Kings in the Bangladesh Premier League. Top scores of 40, 60, and a whirlwind 101 off 50 ball...