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South Africa’s Temba Bavuma lifts the World Test Championship mace at Lord’s last summer

Mark Butcher: World Test Championship more muddled than ever

It’s been reported this week that the ICC are ready to resume discussions on Ireland, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe being added to the World Test Championship, and that to...

Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine are playing their final ICC tournament

Katya Witney: Catch them while you can

Katya Witney says it is a privilege to witness the last hurrahs of two Kiwi greats.

Charlie Dean and Tilly Corteen-Coleman saw England edge home

Lauren Winfield-Hill: England flatter to deceive as familiar problems resurface

England dodged a bullet big time against New Zealand in the ODI series opener.

Jofra Archer was declared unavailable for the first Test after his IPL stint with Rajasthan Royals

Mark Butcher: Jofra Archer’s absence sours new-look England Test squad

After all the speculation, England have named a 15-strong squad for the first Test against New Zealand, and there are a few fresh faces in there.

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England’s Jacob Bethell looks on during a nets session at the MCG

England’s Jacob Bethell a doubt for New Zealand Test series as IPL stint ends

England’s incumbent Test No.3 Jacob Bethell is a doubt for the first Test against New Zealand on 4 June, having injured his finger while fielding for Royal Challengers...

Toby Albert scored more runs than anyone in last year’s Vitality Blast for Hampshire

Hampshire hoping for Toby Albert repeat show in this year’s Vitality Blast

Toby Albert was the leading run scorer in last season’s T20 Blast and now the Hampshire opener is hoping that his county’s stuttering season can be kick-started by...

Ben Aitchison almost didn’t make it out to the middle as night watcher for Derbyshire

County Championship: Derbyshire’s Ben Aitchison named Player of the Round

Derbyshire’s Ben Aitchison has been named Rothesay County Championship Player of the Round after a maiden first-class hundred and career best match figures of 8-114 in his side’s...

Sonny Baker is eyeing a Test debut

County Championship review: Nottinghamshire and Durham top the tables ahead of T20 Blast break

Nottinghamshire are out in front by five points in Division One as four-day cricket steps back to welcome back the T20 Blast.

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Sonny Baker is eyeing a Test debut

County Championship review: Nottinghamshire and Durham top the tables ahead of T20 Blast break

Nottinghamshire are out in front by five points in Division One as four-day cricket steps back to welcome back the T20 Blast.

Manny Lumsden has put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Hampshire

Manny Lumsden signs first professional contract with Hampshire

Hampshire pace bowler Manny Lumsden has signed his first pro contract with the club, penning a two-year deal.

Somerset's Craig Overton celebrates a win in the Vitality Blast

Vitality Blast 2026 preview: New format, fresh rivalries and Somerset’s bid to retain the crown

The Vitality Blast returns this week for its 24th edition, as the 18 counties embark on a campaign which they all hope will lead to a Finals Day...

Ben Aitchison almost didn’t make it out to the middle as night watcher for Derbyshire

County Championship: All-round Ben Aitchison named Player of the Round

Derbyshire's Ben Aitchison has been named Rothesay County Championship Player of the Round after a maiden first-class hundred and career-best match figures of 8-114 in his side's win...

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England’s Jacob Bethell looks on during a nets session at the MCG

England’s Jacob Bethell a doubt for New Zealand Test series as IPL stint ends

England’s incumbent Test No.3 Jacob Bethell is a doubt for the first Test against New Zealand on 4 June, having injured his finger while fielding for Royal Challengers...

Ollie Robinson has been a model of consistency and responsibility this year

England recall Ollie Robinson as Emilio Gay, Sonny Baker and James Rew earn first call-ups

Ollie Robinson has been selected in England’s first Test squad of the summer, back after a two-year international hiatus, while three uncapped players – Emilio Gay, James Rew...

New Zealand’s Maddy Green was player of the series

New Zealand square ODI series against lacklustre England

Having squeaked home in a tight chase last weekend as stand-in skipper Charlie Dean and new girl Tilly Corteen-Coleman nudged and nurdled their way to a one-wicket victory,...

The harrowing of Zak Crawley

Jon Hotten says that the discarded opener kept telling himself to be who they needed him to be. But now, they won’t be needing him at all.

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Richie Berrington

Cricket Scotland award 20 national contracts for 2026-27 cycle

Cricket Scotland have handed out 20 national contracts for the 2026-27 cycle.

Simon Harmer: Essex stalwart’s long road to redemption

With 17 wickets across two triumphant Tests against India last year, Simon Harmer finally had his moment in the sun. It was a long time coming, he tells...

Cricket analysis: All you need to know ahead of IPL 2026

For many cricket fans, the start of April signals only one thing - the return of the English domestic season. But as ever, a white-ball franchise competition is...

England Nets and Press Conference – The Gabba – Wednesday December 3rd

England back Brendon McCullum despite Ashes defeat as ECB rejects ‘football-style’ sackings

The England and Wales Cricket Board has defended its decision to back the leadership team that oversaw this winter’s Ashes surrender, insisting the future of Brendon McCullum and...

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