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Mark Butcher: No easy answers as England search for a new coach

Mark Butcher examines England’s search for a new Test coach after Brendon McCullum’s departure, with Stephen Fleming and Justin Langer among the names discussed.

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Harry Brook is drawn to the danger – do England dare give him the Test job?

Columnists

/ 17 hours ago

Derek Pringle: Hold on to your hats – because it has to be Harry Brook for England captain

Derek Pringle assesses whether Harry Brook has the maturity and temperament to replace Ben Stokes as England’s Test captain, despite questions over his leadership style.

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Ben Raine is studying to become a sports psychologist

Columnists

/ 17 hours ago

Ben Raine: Why it’s so important for players to plan for a life after cricket

Ben Raine reflects on the moment Durham told him his cricket career was over at 21, how a second chance at Leicestershire changed his perspective, and why preparing...

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Heather Knight leaves the field for the last time in Test cricket

Columnists

/ 17 hours ago

Lauren Winfield-Hill: England must treat Test cricket as a marathon, not a sprint

Lauren Winfield-Hill says England must give themselves time to adapt to Test cricket after India’s dominant victory at Lord’s exposed the gap between the sides.

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David Willey was exceptional throughout Finals Day

News

/ 17 hours ago

Northamptonshire Steelbacks claim Vitality Blast title after Finals Day victory over Hampshire Hawks

Northamptonshire Steelbacks claimed their third Vitality Blast title after beating Hampshire Hawks by 14 runs in a dramatic Finals Day finale at Edgbaston.

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Tammy Beaumont (left) and Sarah Bryce celebrate victory over Durham

News

/ 17 hours ago

Tammy Beaumont and Sarah Bryce see The Blaze to Vitality Blast glory on Finals Day

The Blaze claimed their maiden Women’s Vitality Blast title in emphatic style, cruising to a 10-wicket victory over Durham after stunning defending champions Surrey in the semi-finals.

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Garfield Sobers (right) in action against England

News

/ 17 hours ago

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

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Sir Garfield Sobers during an interview at VBR in London

News

/ 2 days ago

Sir Garfield Sobers dies aged 89 as ‘greatest innings comes to an end’

Cricket has lost one of its greatest-ever players after Sir Garfield Sobers, the legendary West Indies all-rounder and former Nottinghamshire star, died at the age of 89.

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David Willey was exceptional throughout Finals Day

County News/The Hundred

/ 17 hours ago

Northamptonshire Steelbacks claim Vitality Blast title after Finals Day victory over Hampshire Hawks

Northamptonshire Steelbacks claimed their third Vitality Blast title after beating Hampshire Hawks by 14 runs in a dramatic Finals Day finale at Edgbaston.

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Tammy Beaumont (left) and Sarah Bryce celebrate victory over Durham

County News/The Hundred

/ 17 hours ago

Tammy Beaumont and Sarah Bryce see The Blaze to Vitality Blast glory on Finals Day

The Blaze claimed their maiden Women’s Vitality Blast title in emphatic style, cruising to a 10-wicket victory over Durham after stunning defending champions Surrey in the semi-finals.

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Durham’s Ben Stokes walks

County News/The Hundred

/ 3 days ago

Ben Stokes poised for Durham return in One-Day Cup after England retirement

Ben Stokes is set to make his Durham return in next week’s Metro Bank One-Day Cup opener after retiring from international cricket following England’s Test series defeat to...

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County News/The Hundred

/ 5 days ago

T20 Blast quarter-finals preview – Somerset and Hampshire target another Finals Day appearance

The Vitality Blast knockout stages are here, with eight teams battling for four places at Finals Day. Dom Harris runs the rule over every quarter-final and the key...

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Andy Flower

England News

/ 2 days ago

Andy Flower rules himself out of England head coach race

Andy Flower has ruled himself out of a return as England Test head coach after speaking with the ECB, with his focus remaining on his current roles with...

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England’s Joe Root celebrates a half century

England News

/ 2 days ago

England’s Joe Root insists ‘it’s all about winning’ after missing out on ODI century against India

Joe Root insisted the team result mattered more than his missed century after England levelled their ODI series with India in Cardiff.

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Joe Root batting for England

England News

/ 3 days ago

Joe Root stranded on 99 but England level ODI series with win over India

Joe Root fell one run short of a century but England held their nerve to beat India by four wickets in Cardiff and level the Metro Bank ODI...

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India’s Washington Sundar celebrates with his team-mates following victory over England in the first ODI at Edgbaston

England News

/ 5 days ago

India end England’s white-ball feelgood factor with ODI victory at Edgbaston

England’s white-ball momentum was halted at Edgbaston as India claimed a six-wicket win in the opening ODI of the Metro Bank Series, exposing more concerns over their struggles...

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Garfield Sobers (right) in action against England

International News

/ 17 hours ago

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

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Ireland celebrate a historic win

International News

/ 3 weeks ago

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

International News

/ 1 month ago

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...

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Kane Williamson is bringing the curtain down on a stellar career

International News

/ 1 month ago

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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