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== England Cricket Team ==

The England cricket team represents England and Wales in international cricket. The team is governed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), having been previously governed by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) until 1997. England is a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) with Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) status.

History[edit | edit source]

The England cricket team played its first Test match in 1877 against Australia, making it one of the oldest national teams in the sport. The team has a storied rivalry with Australia, most notably in the Ashes series, which began in 1882.

Achievements[edit | edit source]

England has won the Cricket World Cup once, in 2019, and has also won the ICC T20 World Cup twice, in 2010 and 2022. The team has also been successful in the ICC Champions Trophy, finishing as runners-up in 2004 and 2013.

Home Grounds[edit | edit source]

The England cricket team plays its home matches at several iconic grounds, including:

Lord's in London
The Oval in London
Old Trafford in Manchester
Edgbaston in Birmingham
Headingley in Leeds
Trent Bridge in Nottingham

Notable Players[edit | edit source]

Some of the most notable players in the history of the England cricket team include:

Current Squad[edit | edit source]

The current squad for the England cricket team includes a mix of experienced players and promising young talent. Key players include:

Coaching and Support Staff[edit | edit source]

The team is currently coached by Brendon McCullum (Test) and Matthew Mott (limited-overs). The support staff includes specialists in batting, bowling, and fielding, as well as medical and fitness experts.