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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.

Richard Clarke: Up for the cup

Richard Clarke on the charm of the One-Day Cup and the healthy number of county cricket purists watching on.

Lauren Winfield-Hill: Captain, my captain

Lauren Winfield-Hill on the start of the new Hundred campaign, playing under rookie captain Dani Gibson and the disappointing lack of exposure for English players in leadership roles

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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Manav Suthar, right, returns to Warwickshire for the final four County Championship matches.

Warwickshire bring back Will Young and Manav Suthar for title run-in

Warwickshire have boosted their County Championship title challenge by re-signing overseas duo Will Young and Manav Suthar for the final weeks of the season.

Stephen Fleming

Stephen Fleming named new England Test head coach as Joe Root returns as captain

Stephen Fleming has been appointed England’s new Test head coach, while Joe Root returns as red-ball captain after Ben Stokes stepped down from the role.

Stephen Fleming during his stint at Southern Brave

Stephen Fleming poised to become England Test coach

Stephen Fleming has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Brendon McCullum as England’s Test coach, with the former New Zealand captain expected to take charge of the...

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Saltburn suspend player at the centre of finger-clicking controversy

Saltburn have suspended the player accused of using finger clicks to influence caught-behind decisions, with the club fully cooperating with an investigation after the footage went viral.

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Manav Suthar, right, returns to Warwickshire for the final four County Championship matches.

Warwickshire bring back Will Young and Manav Suthar for title run-in

Warwickshire have boosted their County Championship title challenge by re-signing overseas duo Will Young and Manav Suthar for the final weeks of the season.

Who has stood out in the opening week of the One-Day Cup?

The Metro Bank One-Day Cup is in full swing around the country, and whilst no longer the prominent competition it once was or still deserves to be, it...

Saif Zaib credits coach Northamptonshire Steelbacks coach Darren Lehmann with keeping things simple

Saif Zaib: Northamptonshire Steelbacks no longer underdogs after Vitality Blast victory

Saif Zaib says Northamptonshire Steelbacks no longer view themselves as underdogs after their disciplined approach, team spirit and belief helped them secure T20 Blast glory.

Players in their new kits in The Hundred

The Hundred returns: Will perennial strugglers thrive with fresh start?

The sixth edition of the men’s Hundred gets underway this evening at the Kia Oval as holders MI London host SunRisers Leeds to launch a significant new era...

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Stephen Fleming

Stephen Fleming named new England Test head coach as Joe Root returns as captain

Stephen Fleming has been appointed England’s new Test head coach, while Joe Root returns as red-ball captain after Ben Stokes stepped down from the role.

Stephen Fleming during his stint at Southern Brave

Stephen Fleming poised to become England Test coach

Stephen Fleming has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Brendon McCullum as England’s Test coach, with the former New Zealand captain expected to take charge of the...

Joe Root has captained England in 65 Tests.

Joe Root clear favourite to skipper England for Pakistan Test series

Joe Root is the leading contender to return as England Test captain following Ben Stokes’ shock retirement, with the former skipper potentially taking charge ahead of the Ashes.

Australia v England – NRMA Insurance Ashes Series 2025 – Second Test – Day Two – The Gabba

The Ashes 2027 fixtures confirmed for England men and women

England will begin their bid to regain the Ashes at Trent Bridge, with the ECB confirming the men’s and women’s fixtures for next summer’s series against Australia and...

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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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