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Ben Stokes was irrepressible on the second morning

Derek Pringle: Heroic Ben Stokes excavates pleasure from pain

Derek Pringle hails Ben Stokes’ remarkable spell at Trent Bridge, arguing England’s captain led by example with a herculean effort that dragged his side back into the Test...

England’s fielding has showed a marked improvement, exemplified by this Alice Capsey catch

Lauren Winfield-Hill: Excellent England showing all the right moves

Lauren Winfield-Hill believes England’s dominant Women’s T20 World Cup campaign has laid down a major marker, praising their composure, adaptability and improved fielding as they target a place...

James Rew perishes to the short ball with 10 minutes to go till the close on day two

Derek Pringle: Standing up to seamers is working for wicketkeepers

Derek Pringle explores the psychology behind wicketkeepers standing up to seamers, England’s struggles against New Zealand and the debate over Harry Brook’s captaincy credentials.

Lauren Winfield-Hill: Stricken skipper spells worry for England

The news of Nat Sciver-Brunt being injured for England’s next two World Cup games is devastating – not just for England’s campaign, but on a human level for...

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Outgoing captain Ben Stokes watched from the balcony as England’s defeat was confirmed

England well beaten by New Zealand as Ben Stokes era ends on a low note

Ben Stokes saw his international career end in defeat, watching from the balcony as his England side surrendered the series decider against New Zealand to mark the end...

Ben Stokes during day three of the Third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

Ben Stokes admits England captaincy ‘does drain you’ after retirement decision

Ben Stokes admitted that four years as England’s Test captain had left him “burnt out” and unable to connect with his love of the game.

England’s Ben Stokes walks off after being caught by New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell

England captain Ben Stokes stuns cricket with shock retirement as New Zealand close on series win

England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricketing world with a bombshell mid-match retirement before confirming his status as the outgoing people’s champion with a magical farewell wicket, though...

England captain Ben Stokes

Stuart Broad leads tributes after England captain Ben Stokes’ shock retirement announcement

Stuart Broad has led the tributes to Ben Stokes after the England captain announced his shock retirement from international cricket, describing him as “a talisman of English cricket”.

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Usama Mir is looking to help Worcestershire Rapids to Finals Day

Usama Mir opens up on Pakistan exit after sealing Worcestershire future

For Usama Mir, his three-year contract with Worcestershire in 2025 represented far more than job security – it was an escape from a system which he believes failed...

Liam Patterson-White spun Nottinghamshire back into pole position

County Championship: Division One review – Nottinghamshire back on top and Hampshire upset Sussex

County Championship Division One produced a packed round of fixtures between 19–22 June before the competition paused for the Vitality Blast break.

Ben Stokes turned out for Durham in their table top clash with Northamptonshire

County Championship: Division Two review – Durham go 32 points clear

County Championship Division Two produced another dramatic round of fixtures between 19–22 June before the competition paused for the Vitality Blast break.

The T20 Blast returns as teams bid to secure a knockout spot

Dom Harris looks at the state of play in the Vitality Blast as Yorkshire, Northants Steelbacks and Hampshire Hawks lead the groups and the race for Finals Day...

EnglandMore England

Outgoing captain Ben Stokes watched from the balcony as England’s defeat was confirmed

England well beaten by New Zealand as Ben Stokes era ends on a low note

Ben Stokes saw his international career end in defeat, watching from the balcony as his England side surrendered the series decider against New Zealand to mark the end...

Ben Stokes during day three of the Third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge

Ben Stokes admits England captaincy ‘does drain you’ after retirement decision

Ben Stokes admitted that four years as England’s Test captain had left him “burnt out” and unable to connect with his love of the game.

England’s Ben Stokes walks off after being caught by New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell

England captain Ben Stokes stuns cricket with shock retirement as New Zealand close on series win

England captain Ben Stokes stunned the cricketing world with a bombshell mid-match retirement before confirming his status as the outgoing people’s champion with a magical farewell wicket, though...

England captain Ben Stokes

Stuart Broad leads tributes after England captain Ben Stokes’ shock retirement announcement

Stuart Broad has led the tributes to Ben Stokes after the England captain announced his shock retirement from international cricket, describing him as “a talisman of English cricket”.

InternationalMore International

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.

Nat Sciver-Brunt speaks to media at Edgbaston

Women’s T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes extra pressure gives hosts a boost

Nat Sciver-Brunt has urged England to embrace the multiple additional pressures they will face as Women’s T20 World Cup hosts over the next few weeks.

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