But Brendon McCullum has confirmed Smith is likely be absent for the start of England’s three-match series in New Zealand, beginning next month, with Essex’s Jordan Cox in line to make his debut.

Cricbuzz 'Asking why rather than why not' - a phrase commonly associated with retirements applies in the case of Brendon McCullum, who surprised all by announcing his retirement from international ...

Brendon McCullum is open to splitting England’s white-ball captaincy and he also did not rule out offering the position to someone currently outside the set-up. Jos Buttler signed off from the ...