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Sri Lanka spinner Dunith Wellalage clean bowled England opener Ben Duckett.

Derek Pringle: Batters no longer have it all their own way in ODIs

Derek Pringle argues the latest ODI rule change has restored some balance between bat and ball, while paying tribute to Mark Wood after the England fast bowler’s international...

England celebrate their series win

Mark Butcher: Harry Brook’s brilliance for England can’t mask the game’s wider issues

Mark Butcher praises Harry Brook’s remarkable England white-ball side but questions the lack of competitiveness and relevance surrounding international cricket.

Ollie Robinson’s medium-fast was the point of difference against Pakistan.

Annie Chave: The glory of England’s uncelebrated medium-pacers

Annie Chave argues England’s obsession with raw pace has overlooked the skilful medium-fast seamers thriving in county cricket, with George Hill among those demanding greater attention.

Joe Root led England to their first Test series win since the 2024 tour of New Zealand.

Mark Butcher: Joe Root steadies the ship but South Africa will provide the real test for England

Mark Butcher says Joe Root has brought a sense of calmness to England’s Test side, but believes the tour of South Africa will provide a far sterner test...

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Tom Banton starred for England in a comfortable win.

Tom Banton century helps England batter Sri Lanka to clinch ODI series win

Tom Banton hit an outstanding 126 to set England on course for a 223-run win at the Kia Oval, sealing a 2-1 ODI series victory over Sri Lanka

Ethan Bamber has enjoyed a standout season for Warwickshire

Ethan Bamber reflects on a “surreal” season after establishing himself as a Warwickshire mainstay

Ethan Bamber’s career-best six for 26 against Essex underlined his outstanding season for Warwickshire.

Warwickshire’s captain Ed Barnard lifts the County Championship trophy

Ethan Bamber brings it home as Warwickshire take the County Championship crown

Warwickshire sealed the County Championship title in emphatic fashion as their relentless bowling attack crushed Leicestershire by an innings and 79 runs at Edgbaston.

Ben Compton, initially with Sam Northeast, took Kent to a big lead

Kent crown cracking season with eighth win and promotion after defeating Gloucestershire

Kent secured promotion to Division One with an eight-wicket victory over Gloucestershire at Canterbury, completing a memorable campaign with Ben Compton’s century and Matt Milnes’ match-winning haul.

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Ethan Bamber has enjoyed a standout season for Warwickshire

Ethan Bamber reflects on a “surreal” season after establishing himself as a Warwickshire mainstay

Ethan Bamber’s career-best six for 26 against Essex underlined his outstanding season for Warwickshire.

Warwickshire’s captain Ed Barnard lifts the County Championship trophy

Ethan Bamber brings it home as Warwickshire take the County Championship crown

Warwickshire sealed the County Championship title in emphatic fashion as their relentless bowling attack crushed Leicestershire by an innings and 79 runs at Edgbaston.

Ben Compton, initially with Sam Northeast, took Kent to a big lead

Kent crown cracking season with eighth win and promotion after defeating Gloucestershire

Kent secured promotion to Division One with an eight-wicket victory over Gloucestershire at Canterbury, completing a memorable campaign with Ben Compton’s century and Matt Milnes’ match-winning haul.

Ethan Bamber has been a constant threat this season for Warwickshire

Warwickshire closing in on County Championship crown as domestic season reaches its climax

The County Championship reaches a thrilling finale this week with Warwickshire closing in on the Division One title.

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Tom Banton starred for England in a comfortable win.

Tom Banton century helps England batter Sri Lanka to clinch ODI series win

Tom Banton hit an outstanding 126 to set England on course for a 223-run win at the Kia Oval, sealing a 2-1 ODI series victory over Sri Lanka

New England Test head coach Stephen Fleming, right, has put the miles in.

Australia great Damien Martyn throws support at England’s management reshuffle

Former Australia star Damien Martyn has backed England’s evolving management setup, praising the appointment of Stephen Fleming as Test Head Coach and explaining why Kevin Pietersen could be...

England coaching mentor Kevin Pietersen runs the rule over training.

Kevin Pietersen hints at potential 2027 Ashes role after shock return to England setup

The former England batter is mentoring Brendon McCullum’s white-ball players ahead of the World Cup in South Africa.

England’s Jos Buttler receives treatment for an injury

Jos Buttler injury scuppers England hopes as they lose second ODI to Sri Lanka

England were left to chase 322 after a fine century from Kusal Mendis (121) and lost by 16 runs.

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Pakistan’s rot starts at the top – and the players are paying the price

Saj Sadiq examines the chaos engulfing Pakistan cricket, arguing that poor preparation, selection uncertainty and off-field turmoil have left the players paying the price.

Brydon Carse was detained by police outside a nightclub on Saturday.

Brydon Carse and Matthew Fisher miss out as England name squad for third Pakistan Test

England have named a 15-strong squad for the third and final Rothesay Test against Pakistan, beginning at Edgbaston on September 9.

Ireland celebrate a historic win

All you need to know as the European T20 Premier League set for long-awaited launch

Dom Harris provides the lowdown of all the key information ahead of the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League.

Bangladesh downed the mighty Australia.

Bangladesh tame Australia in their own backyard for victory in first Test

Bangladesh’s historic Test win over Australia highlighted the impact of Hasan Mahmud’s spell with Kent, with fellow fast bowler Shoriful Islam also being lined up for a September...

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