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Jordan Cox has warmed up for the Test series by playing for Welsh Fire in The Hundred

Mark Butcher: Muddled England struggle to fill the Ben Stokes void

Mark Butcher questions England’s muddled squad for the Pakistan Test series, with the former international unconvinced Dan Lawrence can help fill the huge void left by Ben Stokes.

Derek Pringle: Joe Root’s authenticity can repair fractured England

Derek Pringle believes Joe Root’s authenticity will be crucial as he returns to the England captaincy, with his ability to manage Jofra Archer and build a new team...

Lauren Winfield-Hill: SunRisers shining brightly as they aim for the title

Lauren Winfield-Hill reflects on SunRisers Leeds' run to the Hundred final, the performances of England spin prospect Hannah Baker, and vying for the crown of best team song.

Stephen Fleming has spent the last 17 years specialising in T20 coaching

Mark Butcher: Stephen Fleming is a sound choice but ‘stopgap’ England captain Joe Root faces an uphill battle

Mark Butcher welcomes Stephen Fleming’s appointment as England Test coach but questions the decision to hand Joe Root the captaincy.

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One-Day Cup U23 Team of the Tournament – The Young stars who shone in 2026

Dom Harris takes a look at best-performing U23 players from the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.

Joe Root speaking during a press conference at Headingley on Tuesday.

Joe Root vows not to ‘rip up’ Bazball as he begins second stint as England Test captain

Joe Root is ready to lead England into a new era as he insists there is no need to rip up the Bazball blueprint ahead of the Test...

Jordan Cox at an England press conference

Jordan Cox hopes to use Virat Kohli advice to thrive in Test cricket for England

Jordan Cox is ready to embrace his new role at number three for England after learning valuable lessons from Virat Kohli during his time with Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Hampshire captain Georgia Adams signs new two-year deal

Hampshire captain Georgia Adams has signed a two-year contract extension which sees her remain at the club until at least the end of the 2028 season.

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One-Day Cup U23 Team of the Tournament – The Young stars who shone in 2026

Dom Harris takes a look at best-performing U23 players from the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.

Hampshire captain Georgia Adams signs new two-year deal

Hampshire captain Georgia Adams has signed a two-year contract extension which sees her remain at the club until at least the end of the 2028 season.

Can Durham give Ben Stokes his fairytale finish in the One-Day Cup?

Ben Stokes has rediscovered his love for cricket since returning to Durham, with the former England captain now aiming to lead his boyhood county into the One-Day Cup...

Ben Mayes on his way to his first fifty for Hampshire, against Glamorgan back in May

Maturing Ben Mayes looking to salvage Hampshire’s season

Ben Mayes is drawing on a breakthrough year as the teenage England Lions prospect looks to help Hampshire preserve their Division One status.

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Joe Root speaking during a press conference at Headingley on Tuesday.

Joe Root vows not to ‘rip up’ Bazball as he begins second stint as England Test captain

Joe Root is ready to lead England into a new era as he insists there is no need to rip up the Bazball blueprint ahead of the Test...

Jordan Cox at an England press conference

Jordan Cox hopes to use Virat Kohli advice to thrive in Test cricket for England

Jordan Cox is ready to embrace his new role at number three for England after learning valuable lessons from Virat Kohli during his time with Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Jamie Smith eager to thrive for England after ‘challenging’ period

England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith is determined to turn a difficult spell into a valuable learning experience as he looks to rediscover his best form against Pakistan.

Joe Root in Yorkshire colours this season

Joe Root – Why Yorkshire loves its batting great

As Joe Root prepares to lead England again as Test captain, those who helped shape his career reveal the character behind the Yorkshireman’s extraordinary record.

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Derbyshire head coach Mickey Arthur warns against writing Pakistan off against England

Mickey Arthur believes Pakistan can be dangerous against England if they find the confidence to play with freedom, while highlighting the importance of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammed...

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...

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