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Annie Chave: The great divide threatening county cricket’s future

The One-Day Cup is offering England’s next generation a vital platform, but Annie Chave fears the competition is becoming caught between county cricket and the franchise era.

Katya Witney: Women’s Blast gets lost in the mayhem

Less than a week before the start of The Hundred, women’s T20 Blast Finals Day played out at The Oval. If you missed it, you can hardly be...

Tara Norris has struggled for gametime at MI London

Lauren Winfield-Hill: The Hundred tinkering could benefit England’s next generation

Lauren Winfield-Hill argues The Hundred must find a better balance between attracting overseas stars and giving England’s domestic talent a chance to shine.

Sir Garfield Sobers in the dressing room at Scarborough during a England v Rest of the World fixture

Mark Butcher: Sir Garfield Sobers in a league of his own

Mark Butcher pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers’ unmatched brilliance and questions the ICC’s controversial new format for the 50-over World Cup.

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Joe Root has captained England in 65 Tests.

Joe Root will not ‘rip everything up’ from Bazball as England Test captain

Joe Root insists England will not completely abandon the Bazball philosophy after returning as Test captain, with the veteran batter keen to build on the foundations laid by...

England v New Zealand – Third Rothesay Test – Day One – Trent Bridge

Does Joe Root deserves another shot as England Test captain?

Evan Gallagher examines Joe Root’s return as England Test captain, exploring why the veteran batter has been handed another chance to lead and whether he can finally deliver...

Stephen Fleming is the right man for England, but why not now?

Evan Gallagher assesses Stephen Fleming’s appointment as England Test head coach, exploring how the New Zealander can build on the Bazball era while addressing the issues that have...

Will Luxton has benefited from increased game time, hitting successive One-Day Cup hundreds

Anthony McGrath backs One-Day Cup as Yorkshire’s youngsters shine

Anthony McGrath believes the One-Day Cup is proving invaluable for Yorkshire’s young players, with the head coach seeing encouraging signs for the county’s future despite an inconsistent Championship...

County NewsMore County News

Will Luxton has benefited from increased game time, hitting successive One-Day Cup hundreds

Anthony McGrath backs One-Day Cup as Yorkshire’s youngsters shine

Anthony McGrath believes the One-Day Cup is proving invaluable for Yorkshire’s young players, with the head coach seeing encouraging signs for the county’s future despite an inconsistent Championship...

Ricardo Vasconcelos lit up Vitality Blast Finals Day for Northamptonshire Steelbacks

Ricardo Vasconcelos shows his steel as Northants prosper

Ricardo Vasconcelos reflects on Northamptonshire Steelbacks’ Vitality Blast triumph, explains why Darren Lehmann has transformed the club’s mentality and outlines his belief that the county can continue to...

Tymal Mills has moved from Southern Brave to London Spirit

Tymal Mills expects to bloom at London Spirit under Andy Flower

Tymal Mills reflects on his move to London Spirit, The Hundred’s changing identity and working under Andy Flower.

Tom Banton has started The Hundred impressively for Trent Rockets

Tom Banton 2.0 is relishing his role in Trent Rockets ranks

Tom Banton reflects on his cricketing resurgence, his evolving role for England and Trent Rockets, and why he is enjoying the game more than ever.

EnglandMore England

Joe Root has captained England in 65 Tests.

Joe Root will not ‘rip everything up’ from Bazball as England Test captain

Joe Root insists England will not completely abandon the Bazball philosophy after returning as Test captain, with the veteran batter keen to build on the foundations laid by...

England v New Zealand – Third Rothesay Test – Day One – Trent Bridge

Does Joe Root deserves another shot as England Test captain?

Evan Gallagher examines Joe Root’s return as England Test captain, exploring why the veteran batter has been handed another chance to lead and whether he can finally deliver...

Stephen Fleming is the right man for England, but why not now?

Evan Gallagher assesses Stephen Fleming’s appointment as England Test head coach, exploring how the New Zealander can build on the Bazball era while addressing the issues that have...

Will Jacks: “I know if I do get another chance, it’s going to be easier than the Ashes”

Phil Walker speaks to Will Jacks on establishing his new role in England's white-ball sides, Harry Brook's captaincy and ambitions for another opportunity in the post-Bazball Test arena.

InternationalMore International

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.

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt-Hodge propelled England to a record T20 World Cup total

Danni Wyatt-Hodge stars as England defeat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener

England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge struck a fabulous unbeaten 105 not out as England were much too strong for Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on the opening night of the...

Kane Williamson is bringing the curtain down on a stellar career

Kane Williamson springs New Zealand retirement surprise ahead of second Test with England

New Zealand Kane Williamson announced his international cricket retirement with immediate effect on Friday.

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