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Derek Pringle: Heroic Ben Stokes excavates pleasure from pain

Derek Pringle hails Ben Stokes’ remarkable spell at Trent Bridge, arguing England’s captain led by example with a herculean effort that dragged his side back into the Test...

England’s fielding has showed a marked improvement, exemplified by this Alice Capsey catch

Lauren Winfield-Hill: Excellent England showing all the right moves

Lauren Winfield-Hill believes England’s dominant Women’s T20 World Cup campaign has laid down a major marker, praising their composure, adaptability and improved fielding as they target a place...

James Rew perishes to the short ball with 10 minutes to go till the close on day two

Derek Pringle: Standing up to seamers is working for wicketkeepers

Derek Pringle explores the psychology behind wicketkeepers standing up to seamers, England’s struggles against New Zealand and the debate over Harry Brook’s captaincy credentials.

Lauren Winfield-Hill: Stricken skipper spells worry for England

The news of Nat Sciver-Brunt being injured for England’s next two World Cup games is devastating – not just for England’s campaign, but on a human level for...

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England captain Ben Stokes

Stuart Broad leads tributes after England captain Ben Stokes’ shock retirement announcement

Stuart Broad has led the tributes to Ben Stokes after the England captain announced his shock retirement from international cricket, describing him as “a talisman of English cricket”.

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

England skipper Ben Stokes announces shock retirement from international cricket

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his bombshell retirement from international cricket with the curtain set to fall after the end of the ongoing Test series against New...

England v New Zealand – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – Group B – The Kia Oval

England throw down marker in T20 World Cup as successful run chase sees off New Zealand

England equalled the highest successful run chase in Women’s T20 World Cup history to lay down a marker for next week’s knockout stages and eliminate defending champions New...

Zak Foulkes turned out to be an excellent replacement for Blair Tickner, getting the key wickets of Harry Brook and Ben Stokes

New Zealand go back to basics to leave England on the brink of series defeat

England’s hopes of a series-levelling victory at Trent Bridge are hanging by a thread after New Zealand’s disciplined display exposed familiar batting flaws and left the hosts facing...

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Usama Mir is looking to help Worcestershire Rapids to Finals Day

Usama Mir opens up on Pakistan exit after sealing Worcestershire future

For Usama Mir, his three-year contract with Worcestershire in 2025 represented far more than job security – it was an escape from a system which he believes failed...

The T20 Blast returns as teams bid to secure a knockout spot

Dom Harris looks at the state of play in the Vitality Blast as Yorkshire, Northants Steelbacks and Hampshire Hawks lead the groups and the race for Finals Day...

Hampshire Hawks batter James Vince

James Vince urges Hampshire Hawks to maintain momentum ahead of Blast Fest

Hampshire Hawks captain James Vince has called on his side to carry their strong Vitality Blast form into the second half of the campaign, as they prepare for...

Hampshire captain Ben Brown signs until 2027

Hampshire’s County Championship captain Ben Brown has signed a one-year contract extension, which sees him remain at Utilita Bowl until at least the end of the 2027 season.

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England captain Ben Stokes

Stuart Broad leads tributes after England captain Ben Stokes’ shock retirement announcement

Stuart Broad has led the tributes to Ben Stokes after the England captain announced his shock retirement from international cricket, describing him as “a talisman of English cricket”.

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

England skipper Ben Stokes announces shock retirement from international cricket

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his bombshell retirement from international cricket with the curtain set to fall after the end of the ongoing Test series against New...

England v New Zealand – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – Group B – The Kia Oval

England throw down marker in T20 World Cup as successful run chase sees off New Zealand

England equalled the highest successful run chase in Women’s T20 World Cup history to lay down a marker for next week’s knockout stages and eliminate defending champions New...

Zak Foulkes turned out to be an excellent replacement for Blair Tickner, getting the key wickets of Harry Brook and Ben Stokes

New Zealand go back to basics to leave England on the brink of series defeat

England’s hopes of a series-levelling victory at Trent Bridge are hanging by a thread after New Zealand’s disciplined display exposed familiar batting flaws and left the hosts facing...

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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.

Nat Sciver-Brunt speaks to media at Edgbaston

Women’s T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes extra pressure gives hosts a boost

Nat Sciver-Brunt has urged England to embrace the multiple additional pressures they will face as Women’s T20 World Cup hosts over the next few weeks.

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