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Ben Stokes was not the only player to blame the pitch for his dismissal

Derek Pringle: Bowlers finally get to do the talking

Amid the popping champagne corks and smoked salmon sarnies that accompany your typical Lord’s crowd came the widespread refrain that it was great to see batters not have...

Despite not possessing huge power, Heather Knight scored her fastest T20I half-century

Katya Witney: England’s power game in doubt despite Taunton tornado

The partnership between Alice Capsey and Heather Knight at Taunton last Tuesday changed the complexion of England’s T20 World Cup preparation.

Derek Pringle: Ollie Robinson comes in from the cold to earn England recall

Not many 32-year-old pace bowlers are welcomed back into the England fold with a glowing reference after a two-year hiatus, but Ollie Robinson has done just that.

This summer is a pivotal one for the future of the Brendon McCullum-Ben Stokes era

Mark Butcher: All eyes on Brendon McCullum as English public expects change

It’s difficult to say what change looks like for England. The media seem to want Brendon McCullum to do a volte-face on his character and approach.

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England’s Gus Atkinson, centre, and Ben Stokes, left, celebrate the wicket of New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson

Ben Stokes bemoans “not ideal” pitch despite entertaining win over New Zealand

England captain Ben Stokes was proud of his side for seeing off New Zealand on an unreliable Lord’s pitch but warned such surfaces are not good for the...

Gus Atkinson starred as England wrapped up victory

Gus Atkinson on Lord’s honours board again as England crush New Zealand to win first Test

Gus Atkinson continued his love affair with Lord’s, wrapping up England’s 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Rothesay Test with yet another appearance on the famous...

Ollie Robinson snares Kane Williamson on the first innings

England edge closer to victory against New Zealand but the weather makes them wait

After two helter-skelter days of Test cricket, the first day seeing 16 wickets fall, the second 17, Lord’s on Saturday was altogether calmer in terms of match momentum.

Ollie Robinson and Kyle Jamieson have had brilliant returns to Test cricket

England reset sees them seize the day against New Zealand

Make no mistake, this was a different England. Yes, the weather and the pitch demanded a different approach, but in the last few years this side has paid...

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Moeen Ali has started well for Yorkshire

Moeen Ali the key as Yorkshire look to break T20 duck

There was huge excitement when former England all-rounder Moeen Ali, 38, winner of two World Cups and two IPL titles and a player with more than 430 T20...

Davina Perrin playing in The Hundred

Davina Perrin believes England T20 World Cup squad snub is ‘part of the journey’

Davina Perrin says she has accepted her omission from England’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad, not least because she will be sidelined for the next few weeks.

Toby Albert enjoyed a standout T20 Blast campaign in 2025

Wicketkeeper Toby Albert signs multi-year contract extension with Hampshire

Hampshire wicketkeeper-batter Toby Albert has penned a new deal to keep him at the Utilita Bowl until at least the end of the 2028 season.

Jake Lintott will leave Warwickshire permanently at season’s end

Loanee Jake Lintott loving his new life at Kent

“Yeah, especially for my bald head!”. It’s the day after the hottest May Bank holiday on record, Jake Lintott has spent a relaxing family day at the seaside...

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England’s Gus Atkinson, centre, and Ben Stokes, left, celebrate the wicket of New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson

Ben Stokes bemoans “not ideal” pitch despite entertaining win over New Zealand

England captain Ben Stokes was proud of his side for seeing off New Zealand on an unreliable Lord’s pitch but warned such surfaces are not good for the...

Gus Atkinson starred as England wrapped up victory

Gus Atkinson on Lord’s honours board again as England crush New Zealand to win first Test

Gus Atkinson continued his love affair with Lord’s, wrapping up England’s 115-run victory over New Zealand in the first Rothesay Test with yet another appearance on the famous...

Ollie Robinson snares Kane Williamson on the first innings

England edge closer to victory against New Zealand but the weather makes them wait

After two helter-skelter days of Test cricket, the first day seeing 16 wickets fall, the second 17, Lord’s on Saturday was altogether calmer in terms of match momentum.

Ollie Robinson and Kyle Jamieson have had brilliant returns to Test cricket

England reset sees them seize the day against New Zealand

Make no mistake, this was a different England. Yes, the weather and the pitch demanded a different approach, but in the last few years this side has paid...

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New Zealand’s giant up-and-coming quicks are a real handful

Shane Bond gives New Zealand bowling attack his stamp of approval

If they didn’t know it already, after Lord’s England’s batters know they are in for a tricky series.

Davina Perrin playing in The Hundred

Davina Perrin believes England T20 World Cup squad snub is ‘part of the journey’

Davina Perrin says she has accepted her omission from England’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad, not least because she will be sidelined for the next few weeks.

Stormont is a fine setting for cricket.

New Zealand dominate Ireland as Test cricket returns to Belfast

Barbecue weather in Belfast! All cricket discourse in Ireland has to include fatalistic predictions of the skies.

Richie Berrington

Cricket Scotland award 20 national contracts for 2026-27 cycle

Cricket Scotland have handed out 20 national contracts for the 2026-27 cycle.

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