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Charlie Dean and Tilly Corteen-Coleman saw England edge home

Lauren Winfield-Hill: England flatter to deceive as familiar problems resurface

England dodged a bullet big time against New Zealand in the ODI series opener.

Jofra Archer was declared unavailable for the first Test after his IPL stint with Rajasthan Royals

Mark Butcher: Jofra Archer’s absence sours new-look England Test squad

After all the speculation, England have named a 15-strong squad for the first Test against New Zealand, and there are a few fresh faces in there.

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.

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Cricket network urged to make 2026 a defining year for women’s game

Counties and cricketing organisations have been urged to seize the moment of England and Wales hosting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next month and make 2026 the...

County Championship: All-round Ben Aitchison named Player of the Round

Derbyshire's Ben Aitchison has been named Rothesay County Championship Player of the Round after a maiden first-class hundred and career-best match figures of 8-114 in his side's win...

Key talking points from Round Seven of the County Championship

The opening block of the County Championship season is done and red-ball cricket will now go on pause as the Vitality Blast prepares to take centre stage.

Ollie Robinson has been a model of consistency and responsibility this year

England recall Ollie Robinson as Emilio Gay, Sonny Baker and James Rew earn first call-ups

Ollie Robinson has been selected in England’s first Test squad of the summer, back after a two-year international hiatus, while three uncapped players – Emilio Gay, James Rew...

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County Championship: All-round Ben Aitchison named Player of the Round

Derbyshire's Ben Aitchison has been named Rothesay County Championship Player of the Round after a maiden first-class hundred and career-best match figures of 8-114 in his side's win...

Key talking points from Round Seven of the County Championship

The opening block of the County Championship season is done and red-ball cricket will now go on pause as the Vitality Blast prepares to take centre stage.

Ethan Bamber has been a constant threat this season for Warwickshire

Ethan Bamber buzzing as Warwickshire boost title hopes

Warwickshire seamer Ethan Bamber speaks to The Cricket Paper about his impressive start at Edgbaston, Championship ambitions, developing ruthlessness with the ball and why leaving Middlesex was the...

Tom Norton’s hat trick took out three Somerset top order batters

County Championship: Hat-trick hero Tom Norton is Player of the Round

Teenage debutant Tom Norton was named Rothesay County Championship Player of the Round last Monday.

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Ollie Robinson has been a model of consistency and responsibility this year

England recall Ollie Robinson as Emilio Gay, Sonny Baker and James Rew earn first call-ups

Ollie Robinson has been selected in England’s first Test squad of the summer, back after a two-year international hiatus, while three uncapped players – Emilio Gay, James Rew...

New Zealand’s Maddy Green was player of the series

New Zealand square ODI series against lacklustre England

Having squeaked home in a tight chase last weekend as stand-in skipper Charlie Dean and new girl Tilly Corteen-Coleman nudged and nurdled their way to a one-wicket victory,...

The harrowing of Zak Crawley

Jon Hotten says that the discarded opener kept telling himself to be who they needed him to be. But now, they won’t be needing him at all.

Sarah Taylor keeping wicket for England

Sarah Taylor appointed England men’s fielding coach in historic first

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor will take on a groundbreaking role with the men’s national side after being appointed as fielding coach for next month’s Test series against...

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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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