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Jacob Bethell finished his stop-start summer with a flourish

Mark Butcher: Jacob Bethell in pole position following Ollie Pope’s demotion

We’re in the commentary box for the One-Day Cup final, it’s raining outside, and Nick Knight pipes up: “Who bats three? Pope or Bethell?” The room went quiet...

Nottinghamshire fast bowler Dillon Pennington

Darren Stevens: The season’s over but the show must go on

The lot of a professional domestic cricketer is crazy: he plays way too much cricket between April and September, then far too little in the other six months.

Emma Lamb

Katya Witney: Emerging batters make it a season to remember

Lancashire’s One-Day Cup win last weekend book-ended their season with silverware. Without wanting to downplay their T20 County Cup win back in May, this will be the more...

Saif Zaib has had a stellar season

Richard Clarke: It’s The Grumbler’s 2025 County Awards!

Well, ladies and gentlemen, here we are again. While self-praise is no praise, we like to think the Grumbler’s End of Season Awards have become a highlight of...

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India Women’s Cricket WCup

England suffer Sophie Ecclestone injury scare in dominant win over New Zealand

England’s comfortable Women’s Cricket World Cup victory over New Zealand was overshadowed by an injury to star spinner Sophie Ecclestone.

England's Tammy Beaumont walks away from a net session.

Tammy Beaumont says England ready to ‘grit it out’ against Sri Lanka’s spinners in World Cup

Tammy Beaumont believes England have the tools to conquer spinning conditions on a used pitch in Colombo but has warned: “It’s not going to look pretty.”

Andrew Flintoff as Northern Superchargers head coach.

Andrew Flintoff leaves Hundred role after talks with new Northern Superchargers owners

Andrew Flintoff has walked away from his role as Northern Superchargers head coach, suggesting the team’s new Indian owners made him feel undervalued.

Oval invincible: the ground had welcomed 80,000 + Championship fans

County cricket enjoys its time in the sun as storm clouds gather

It is always a melancholy time of year when the English county season comes to an end.

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Andrew Flintoff as Northern Superchargers head coach.

Andrew Flintoff leaves Hundred role after talks with new Northern Superchargers owners

Andrew Flintoff has walked away from his role as Northern Superchargers head coach, suggesting the team’s new Indian owners made him feel undervalued.

Oval invincible: the ground had welcomed 80,000 + Championship fans

County cricket enjoys its time in the sun as storm clouds gather

It is always a melancholy time of year when the English county season comes to an end.

Notts deservedly won the Division One title

County by County 2025 season review – Nottinghamshire

After a disappointing 2024 Nottinghamshire supporters were just hoping that there would be a few signs of improvement this year.

Dom Sibley is a better player than when he played Test cricket

County by County 2025 season review – Surrey

Not at their best, Surrey hung in there this season. Confronted with flat pitches away from home that made getting a positive result extremely difficult and key players...

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Andrew Flintoff will lead the England Lions against Brendon McCullum’s senior squad in an Ashes warm-up

England given Ashes warm-up warning as they prepare for Andrew Flintoff’s Lions

Josh Hull is hoping to give England’s Ashes stars a thorough workout in this week’s warm-up match in Perth and insisted England Lions are not there to play...

The Gabba has traditionally hosted the first Ashes Test

Chris Woakes happy as Australia give up ‘Gabbatoir’ factor in Ashes opener

Chris Woakes believes Australia have gifted England a psychological boost by hosting this month’s Ashes opener in Perth rather than their traditional stronghold at the Gabba.

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Steven Finn says Australian media jibes risk firing up England skipper Ben Stokes ahead of Ashes

Steven Finn believes the Australian media’s decision to “provoke” England captain Ben Stokes could backfire at the Ashes.

Jacob Bethell has been given a two-year central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board

England hand two-year central contract to Jacob Bethell

Jacob Bethell has been given a two-year central contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

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Ryan Sidebottom in action for England

England’s potential lack of Ashes intensity a ‘worry’ ahead of Perth opener for Ryan Sidebottom

England’s return to Australia for another crack at reclaiming the Ashes has reignited old debates about how to prepare for the toughest tour in Test cricket.

Ashes analysis: Four talking points from Australia’s squad selection v England

Australia have named a 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth, beginning on November 21, with three uncapped players included by chief selector George Bailey.

Optus Stadium will be the stage for the opening Test of the 2025-26 winter Ashes series

What will Perth’s new fortress have in store for England and Australia in the Ashes opener?

The 60,000-seater Optus Stadium will become the eighth Ashes venue in Australia as Perth prepares itself to launch an Ashes series for the first time since 1982-83.

Australia captain Pat Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test against England

Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the first Ashes Test against England.

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