The Cricketer Magazine | February 2026
Can England win again in Australia? That is The Cricketer’s cover line for the February issue
• Vic Marks pays tribute to Hugh Morris, and says he would have sorted this Ashes mess
• George Dobell says England’s management are fighting for their future after a dismal Ashes
• Editor Huw Turbervill assesses Brendon McCullum’s position
• Nasser Hussain takes your questions
• Robert Craddock says even the Australian fans were craving more
• Melinda Farrell believes Australia’s bowling golden oldies can carry on in England in 2027
• Jarrod Kimber says England’s attack bowled too short
• George Dobell says England need to fix the County Championship
• Mike Selvey on why Matt Potts’ pain in the Sydney Test reminds him of his own
• Nick Howson says England can save McCullum’s job with a strong showing in the forthcoming T20 World Cup, while we also preview the other 19 teams
• England Women haven’t had a left‑handed specialist batter for a decade… Nick Friend wonders why
• Ireland hero Kevin O’Brien is the subject of this month’s Facing Up
• Ed Barnard, Warwickshire’s One Day Cup captain, talks to Paul Edwards
• Joe Pocklington says playing grade cricket in Australia is a tough gig
• David Frith recalls England’s Ashes-winning team at The Oval of 1926
• Reece Topley, Lockie Ferguson and Adam Zampa are resurrecting Hollywood cricket
• Sky Sports F1’s Rachel Brookes tells us why she loves cricket
• In Whatever Happened To, we catch up with Greg Thomas
• Roy Peachey on why his favourite cricketer is Chris Tavaré
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in The Cricketer Magazine February 2026.