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Derek Pringle: Single-minded Jordan Cox shows his value to evolving England

Jordan Cox’s composed 73 against Pakistan underlined his adaptability and growing value to England, with Derek Pringle assessing where the versatile batter fits into the Test side.

Phoebe Litchfield’s game awareness is awesome, according to Lauren Winfield-Hill

Lauren Winfield-Hill: Lord’s let-down amid Phoebe Litchfield controversy in The Hundred final

Lauren Winfield-Hill reflects on SunRisers Leeds’ disappointing Hundred final defeat, Phoebe Litchfield’s controversial dismissal and Alice Capsey’s England wicketkeeping chance.

Jordan Cox has warmed up for the Test series by playing for Welsh Fire in The Hundred

Mark Butcher: Muddled England struggle to fill the Ben Stokes void

Mark Butcher questions England’s muddled squad for the Pakistan Test series, with the former international unconvinced Dan Lawrence can help fill the huge void left by Ben Stokes.

Derek Pringle: Joe Root’s authenticity can repair fractured England

Derek Pringle believes Joe Root’s authenticity will be crucial as he returns to the England captaincy, with his ability to manage Jofra Archer and build a new team...

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England captain Ben Stokes

Former England captain Ben Stokes says it is ‘shambolic’ not to take Ashes Test to Headingley

The former England captain has hit out at the 2027 Ashes schedule after Headingley was overlooked for a men’s Test despite its rich recent history.

England vs Pakistan: Player ratings from the first Test at Headingley

Phil Walker grades the players after their thumping win at Leeds...

Vernon Philander going through the motions

Vernon Philander hails England star Ollie Robinson

The former South Africa seamer believes Robinson’s success this summer is proof that control, movement and clever use of the crease can still trump raw pace.

Keith Barker is enjoying his return to Edgbaston at Warwickshire

County Championship footsoldier and Warwickshire Bears banker Keith Barker bows out

Keith Barker’s 17-year professional career has come full circle at Warwickshire, where the former football hopeful developed into one of county cricket’s most dependable performers.

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Keith Barker is enjoying his return to Edgbaston at Warwickshire

County Championship footsoldier and Warwickshire Bears banker Keith Barker bows out

Keith Barker’s 17-year professional career has come full circle at Warwickshire, where the former football hopeful developed into one of county cricket’s most dependable performers.

One-Day Cup U23 Team of the Tournament – The Young stars who shone in 2026

Dom Harris takes a look at best-performing U23 players from the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.

Hampshire captain Georgia Adams signs new two-year deal

Hampshire captain Georgia Adams has signed a two-year contract extension which sees her remain at the club until at least the end of the 2028 season.

Can Durham give Ben Stokes his fairytale finish in the One-Day Cup?

Ben Stokes has rediscovered his love for cricket since returning to Durham, with the former England captain now aiming to lead his boyhood county into the One-Day Cup...

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England captain Ben Stokes

Former England captain Ben Stokes says it is ‘shambolic’ not to take Ashes Test to Headingley

The former England captain has hit out at the 2027 Ashes schedule after Headingley was overlooked for a men’s Test despite its rich recent history.

England vs Pakistan: Player ratings from the first Test at Headingley

Phil Walker grades the players after their thumping win at Leeds...

Vernon Philander going through the motions

Vernon Philander hails England star Ollie Robinson

The former South Africa seamer believes Robinson’s success this summer is proof that control, movement and clever use of the crease can still trump raw pace.

Joe Root got off to a winning start in his second spell as England Test captain with victory over Pakistan.

Joe Root marks England Test captaincy comeback with crushing win over Pakistan

Joe Root enjoyed a dream return to the England Test captaincy as the hosts brushed Pakistan aside inside three days at Headingley.

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Bangladesh downed the mighty Australia.

Bangladesh tame Australia in their own backyard for victory in first Test

Bangladesh’s historic Test win over Australia highlighted the impact of Hasan Mahmud’s spell with Kent, with fellow fast bowler Shoriful Islam also being lined up for a September...

Derbyshire head coach Mickey Arthur warns against writing Pakistan off against England

Mickey Arthur believes Pakistan can be dangerous against England if they find the confidence to play with freedom, while highlighting the importance of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammed...

Garfield Sobers (right) in action against England

Remembering Sir Garfield Sobers, cricket’s greatest all-rounder

The legendary Garry Sobers died last week at the age of 89. Here is an appreciation from the writer Huw Richards

Ireland celebrate a historic win

Ireland beat India in historic T20I win

Ireland made history in Belfast, defeating India for the first time in a T20I, toppling the reigning world champions by 34 runs.

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