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Ashley Giles took 143 wickets and scored nearly 1,500 runs in his 54 Test matches

Mark Butcher: Searching for an Ashley Giles! Who is England’s spinner?

There are no easy answers when it comes to England’s spin conundrum as they consider their options for the first Test of the summer against New Zealand.

Devon take on Herts in the National Counties one-day competition

Annie Chave: To play or not to play, that is the question

At the end of April, I went to watch Devon play Herefordshire at Bovey Tracey Cricket Club for the first game in the National Counties one-day competition.

Ollie Robinson took 10 wickets at 21.5 across Sussex’s first three Championship fixtures

Mark Butcher: Ollie Robinson stakes his claim but are England listening?

A lot of the discussion surrounding England’s first Test squad of the summer has been about who should replace Zak Crawley at the top of the order, but...

Ben Raine looks back at his time as part of a struggling Leicestershire side fondly

Ben Raine: Mind the gap! The real differences between Division One and Two

There’s definitely a difference in standard between the two divisions, but it’s not necessarily about the individual players.

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Derbyshire’s Anuj Dal is injured, requiring an injury replacement

Lancashire’s James Anderson weighs in on injury substitutes debate

James Anderson has said the County Championship injury regulations, being trialled this season and allowing replacements for injury, illness and significant life events, are “nonsensical”.

Glamorgan celebrate victory over Hampshire

County Championship: Kiran Carlson’s double makes him Player of the Round

Glamorgan’s Kiran Carlson has been named the Rothesay County Championship Player of the Round after his maiden first-class double-ton helped Glamorgan to victory over Hampshire at the Utilita...

England set to appoint Marcus North as new national selector

Former Australian Test batter and now Durham’s director of cricket Marcus North will be announced as England men’s national selector ahead of the New Zealand Test series according...

England Women suffer injury withdrawals

ENGLAND WOMEN have had bad news before their one-day series against New Zealand, which starts today at Chester-le-Street. Quick bowler Mahika Gaur fractured her foot in training while...

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Derbyshire’s Anuj Dal is injured, requiring an injury replacement

Lancashire’s James Anderson weighs in on injury substitutes debate

James Anderson has said the County Championship injury regulations, being trialled this season and allowing replacements for injury, illness and significant life events, are “nonsensical”.

Glamorgan celebrate victory over Hampshire

County Championship: Kiran Carlson’s double makes him Player of the Round

Glamorgan’s Kiran Carlson has been named the Rothesay County Championship Player of the Round after his maiden first-class double-ton helped Glamorgan to victory over Hampshire at the Utilita...

There is unrest at Old Trafford about off field decisions

Lancashire soften streaming stance but concerns remain

Lancashire have partially reversed their controversial plans to place their county livestream behind a paywall for non-members following significant criticism from supporters and members.

Jack Carson celebrates his century milestone for Sussex against Surrey at The Oval

Sussex bowler Jack Carson gets by with a little help from his friends

It doesn’t take long for cricketers to be brought down to earth.

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England set to appoint Marcus North as new national selector

Former Australian Test batter and now Durham’s director of cricket Marcus North will be announced as England men’s national selector ahead of the New Zealand Test series according...

Ben Stokes, centre, celebrates the wicket of Worcestershire’s Daniel Lategan, not pictured

England skipper Ben Stokes strikes early on return to county action for Durham

England captain Ben Stokes picked up an early wicket as he took the new ball for Durham on his first competitive appearance since the Ashes.

Ben Stokes reacts after bowling during the 2025/26 Ashes.

Ben Stokes ready to bowl for Durham on county return as Marcus North set for England selector role

Ben Stokes’ county comeback is set to be an all-action affair, with Durham considering unleashing the England captain as a new-ball strike bowler.

Tilly Corteen-Coleman is in an England squad for the first time

Uncapped Tilly Corteen-Coleman named in England squad for Women’s T20 World Cup

England have named uncapped 18-year-old left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman in their squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup.

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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.

Simon Harmer: Essex stalwart’s long road to redemption

With 17 wickets across two triumphant Tests against India last year, Simon Harmer finally had his moment in the sun. It was a long time coming, he tells...

Cricket analysis: All you need to know ahead of IPL 2026

For many cricket fans, the start of April signals only one thing - the return of the English domestic season. But as ever, a white-ball franchise competition is...

England Nets and Press Conference – The Gabba – Wednesday December 3rd

England back Brendon McCullum despite Ashes defeat as ECB rejects ‘football-style’ sackings

The England and Wales Cricket Board has defended its decision to back the leadership team that oversaw this winter’s Ashes surrender, insisting the future of Brendon McCullum and...

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