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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...

Paul Farbrace is working with no certainty about the future

Katya Witney: Sussex still raging against the dying of the light

Katya Witney examines how Sussex’s thrilling title challenge has been overshadowed by financial uncertainty, player departures and fears that a new golden era is slipping away.

The drinking culture has long been a key part of recreational cricket

Annie Chave: When does social become anti-social?

Annie Chave explores how cricket’s traditional social culture is under threat, from village teas and pub trips to modern curfews and professionalisation at the elite level.

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England’s Ollie Robinson walks back to his bowling mark on day one of the first Test at Lord’s

Ollie Robinson overlooked as England ring changes for Trent Bridge series decider

England have made four changes for their Trent Bridge series decider against New Zealand but Ollie Robinson has been overlooked.

Rehan Ahmed

Key talking points from Round Nine of the County Championship

The County Championship once again produced another captivating round and is perfectly poised for an intriguing second half of the campaign with all to play for, making the...

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes

England chief Brendon McCullum denies talk of a wedge between himself and captain Ben Stokes

England head coach Brendon McCullum insists there has been no breakdown in his relationship with returning captain Ben Stokes, declaring “it’s nice to have the band back together”.

Sussex all-rounder James Coles

James Coles handed England call-up for T20 series against India

Sussex all-rounder James Coles has been handed his first England call-up for next month’s T20 series against India.

County NewsMore County News

Rehan Ahmed

Key talking points from Round Nine of the County Championship

The County Championship once again produced another captivating round and is perfectly poised for an intriguing second half of the campaign with all to play for, making the...

Durham’s Ben Stokes walks

Ben Stokes moves closer to England return after withdrawal from Durham duty

Ben Stokes’ Test return moved a step closer on Sunday after England pulled him out of Durham’s ongoing match against Northamptonshire.

James Coles’ double hundred took Sussex almost to the summit

James Coles double for Sussex earns him County Championship Player of the Round

Sussex star James Coles has been named Rothesay County Championship Player of the Round after a masterful unbeaten maiden Championship double-century helped his side to a crushing victory...

Jack Morley signs Derbyshire contract extension

Derbyshire spinner, Jack Morley, has signed a contract extension until the end of the 2028 season. 

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England’s Ollie Robinson walks back to his bowling mark on day one of the first Test at Lord’s

Ollie Robinson overlooked as England ring changes for Trent Bridge series decider

England have made four changes for their Trent Bridge series decider against New Zealand but Ollie Robinson has been overlooked.

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes

England chief Brendon McCullum denies talk of a wedge between himself and captain Ben Stokes

England head coach Brendon McCullum insists there has been no breakdown in his relationship with returning captain Ben Stokes, declaring “it’s nice to have the band back together”.

Sussex all-rounder James Coles

James Coles handed England call-up for T20 series against India

Sussex all-rounder James Coles has been handed his first England call-up for next month’s T20 series against India.

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson

England’s Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson cleared by Cricket Regulator over nightclub incident

The independent Cricket Regulator has taken no action against Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson over the nightclub incident which led to them missing last week’s Test against New...

InternationalMore International

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.

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson during a press conference

New Zealand legend Kane Williamson retires before second Test against England

New Zealand’s record run-scorer Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket, just days before the Black Caps’ must-win second Test against England.

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