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Mark Butcher: Ben Stokes’ sudden exit leaves English cricket stunned

Mark Butcher questions Ben Stokes’ shock England retirement, his final Test decisions and what his exit means for Bazball and the Ashes.

Annie Chave: Thank you Dad, for showing me the way

One of the things I’ve always loved about cricket is the social side. The cricket I know comprises a day in the field, broken by a communal tea...

Ben Stokes was irrepressible on the second morning

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...

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Nat Sciver-Brunt during the final at Lord’s

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt refuses to blame Australia hoodoo for World Cup final loss

Nat Sciver-Brunt denied England have a mental block when they face Australia despite another defeat to their bitter rivals in the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup.

England players after the final at Lord’s

England come up short as Australia win Women’s T20 World Cup at Lord’s

England were dealt familiar heartache in a World Cup final as Australia claimed a record-extending seventh Women’s T20 crown with a thumping seven-wicket win at Lord’s.

Michael Vaughan was typically forthright

Michael Vaughan slams England and backs Ben Stokes to return

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticised the England setup and said he expects Ben Stokes to be playing for England in the Ashes next summer.

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

Ben Stokes orchestrates box office final act but leaves England in chaotic mess

Ben Stokes’ retirement leaves England at a crossroads. Dom Harris analyses Bazball’s collapse, New Zealand’s triumph and the decisions facing English cricket.

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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...

Liam Patterson-White spun Nottinghamshire back into pole position

County Championship: Division One review – Nottinghamshire back on top and Hampshire upset Sussex

County Championship Division One produced a packed round of fixtures between 19–22 June before the competition paused for the Vitality Blast break.

Ben Stokes turned out for Durham in their table top clash with Northamptonshire

County Championship: Division Two review – Durham go 32 points clear

County Championship Division Two produced another dramatic round of fixtures between 19–22 June before the competition paused for the Vitality Blast break.

Kyle Abbott has been Hampshire’s guiding light this season

Kyle Abbott has Hampshire on cloud nine as he picks up the County Championship Player of the Round

Veteran seamer Kyle Abbott has been named Rothesay County Championship Player of the Round after his spectacular nine-wicket match haul saw relegation-threatened Hampshire upset title challengers Sussex by...

EnglandMore England

Nat Sciver-Brunt during the final at Lord’s

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt refuses to blame Australia hoodoo for World Cup final loss

Nat Sciver-Brunt denied England have a mental block when they face Australia despite another defeat to their bitter rivals in the final of the Women’s T20 World Cup.

England players after the final at Lord’s

England come up short as Australia win Women’s T20 World Cup at Lord’s

England were dealt familiar heartache in a World Cup final as Australia claimed a record-extending seventh Women’s T20 crown with a thumping seven-wicket win at Lord’s.

Michael Vaughan was typically forthright

Michael Vaughan slams England and backs Ben Stokes to return

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticised the England setup and said he expects Ben Stokes to be playing for England in the Ashes next summer.

Harry Brook and Joe Root celebrate

England Men’s squad named for Metro Bank ODI series

The England Men's selectors have named a 16-player squad for this month’s Metro Bank ODI Series against India.

InternationalMore International

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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