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Sri Lanka spinner Dunith Wellalage clean bowled England opener Ben Duckett.

Derek Pringle: Batters no longer have it all their own way in ODIs

Derek Pringle argues the latest ODI rule change has restored some balance between bat and ball, while paying tribute to Mark Wood after the England fast bowler’s international...

England celebrate their series win

Mark Butcher: Harry Brook’s brilliance for England can’t mask the game’s wider issues

Mark Butcher praises Harry Brook’s remarkable England white-ball side but questions the lack of competitiveness and relevance surrounding international cricket.

Ollie Robinson’s medium-fast was the point of difference against Pakistan.

Annie Chave: The glory of England’s uncelebrated medium-pacers

Annie Chave argues England’s obsession with raw pace has overlooked the skilful medium-fast seamers thriving in county cricket, with George Hill among those demanding greater attention.

Katya Witney: One Day champs The Blaze and Middlesex triumph in adversity

Katya Witney on the contrasting fortunes of the One Day Cup title winners.

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England’s Jofra Archer (right) celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs (left)

England to face co-hosts South Africa as 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup fixtures announced

England will face co-hosts South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the group stage of the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup, with the tournament schedule now...

Jonny Bairstow joins former England captain Ben Stokes in securing Big Bash League deal

Jonny Bairstow is heading to Australia for his first Big Bash League stint, joining Ben Stokes among a strong contingent of English players featuring in the competition this...

Mason Crane in bowling action during The Hundred

Mason Crane makes England return but Jofra Archer rested for ODI series in Pakistan

Mason Crane’s last appearance for England was during an Ashes Test in Sydney at the start of 2018. Download

Somerset’s Craig Overton headlines 2026 IG PCA Men’s Team of the Year

Seven debutants make the IG PCA Men’s Team of the Year, as Craig Overton captains a side full of multi-format talent.

County NewsMore County News

Somerset’s Craig Overton headlines 2026 IG PCA Men’s Team of the Year

Seven debutants make the IG PCA Men’s Team of the Year, as Craig Overton captains a side full of multi-format talent.

Sussex wicketkeeper John Simpson makes Nottinghamshire switch

Experienced wicketkeeper-batter John Simpson has signed for Nottinghamshire on a two-year deal.

Ethan Bamber has enjoyed a standout season for Warwickshire

Ethan Bamber reflects on a “surreal” season after establishing himself as a Warwickshire mainstay

Ethan Bamber’s career-best six for 26 against Essex underlined his outstanding season for Warwickshire.

Warwickshire’s captain Ed Barnard lifts the County Championship trophy

Ethan Bamber brings it home as Warwickshire take the County Championship crown

Warwickshire sealed the County Championship title in emphatic fashion as their relentless bowling attack crushed Leicestershire by an innings and 79 runs at Edgbaston.

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England’s Jofra Archer (right) celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs (left)

England to face co-hosts South Africa as 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup fixtures announced

England will face co-hosts South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the group stage of the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup, with the tournament schedule now...

Jonny Bairstow joins former England captain Ben Stokes in securing Big Bash League deal

Jonny Bairstow is heading to Australia for his first Big Bash League stint, joining Ben Stokes among a strong contingent of English players featuring in the competition this...

Mason Crane in bowling action during The Hundred

Mason Crane makes England return but Jofra Archer rested for ODI series in Pakistan

Mason Crane’s last appearance for England was during an Ashes Test in Sydney at the start of 2018. Download

Jos Buttler will miss England’s tour of Pakistan.

England’s Jos Buttler out of Pakistan tour after injury against Sri Lanka

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler injured his hamstring during the second one-day international in England’s 2-1 series win over Sri Lanka.

InternationalMore International

England’s Jofra Archer (right) celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs (left)

England to face co-hosts South Africa as 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup fixtures announced

England will face co-hosts South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the group stage of the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup, with the tournament schedule now...

Jonny Bairstow joins former England captain Ben Stokes in securing Big Bash League deal

Jonny Bairstow is heading to Australia for his first Big Bash League stint, joining Ben Stokes among a strong contingent of English players featuring in the competition this...

Pakistan’s rot starts at the top – and the players are paying the price

Saj Sadiq examines the chaos engulfing Pakistan cricket, arguing that poor preparation, selection uncertainty and off-field turmoil have left the players paying the price.

Brydon Carse was detained by police outside a nightclub on Saturday.

Brydon Carse and Matthew Fisher miss out as England name squad for third Pakistan Test

England have named a 15-strong squad for the third and final Rothesay Test against Pakistan, beginning at Edgbaston on September 9.

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