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Derek Pringle: Ollie Robinson comes in from the cold to earn England recall

Not many 32-year-old pace bowlers are welcomed back into the England fold with a glowing reference after a two-year hiatus, but Ollie Robinson has done just that.

This summer is a pivotal one for the future of the Brendon McCullum-Ben Stokes era

Mark Butcher: All eyes on Brendon McCullum as English public expects change

It’s difficult to say what change looks like for England. The media seem to want Brendon McCullum to do a volte-face on his character and approach.

South Africa’s Temba Bavuma lifts the World Test Championship mace at Lord’s last summer

Mark Butcher: World Test Championship more muddled than ever

It’s been reported this week that the ICC are ready to resume discussions on Ireland, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe being added to the World Test Championship, and that to...

Ben Raine shared the new ball with Ben Stokes against Worcestershire

Ben Raine: You never stop learning

The County Championship’s top ranked player on his strong start to the season

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Sophie Ecclestone has her sights set on the T20 World Cup

England’s Sophie Ecclestone eyeing T20 World Cup success after mental health struggles

England left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone has her sights set on home T20 World Cup glory after opening up about a tough last 18 months both on and off...

Freya Kemp scored crucial runs and took crucial wickets

Colossal Freya Kemp levels series for England against India

A brilliant display of hitting from Freya Kemp saw England level their three-match T20I series with India at one apiece after a 26-run win at Bristol.

Jake Lintott will leave Warwickshire permanently at season’s end

Loanee Jake Lintott loving his new life at Kent

“Yeah, especially for my bald head!”. It’s the day after the hottest May Bank holiday on record, Jake Lintott has spent a relaxing family day at the seaside...

Jack Russell is backing Jamie Smith to be a record-breaker

Jack Russell rallies behind England’s Jamie Smith as New Zealand Test series nears

Jamie Smith may have been short of runs in recent weeks, but Jack Russell believes England could soon see the benefit of him spending far more time behind...

County NewsMore County News

Jake Lintott will leave Warwickshire permanently at season’s end

Loanee Jake Lintott loving his new life at Kent

“Yeah, especially for my bald head!”. It’s the day after the hottest May Bank holiday on record, Jake Lintott has spent a relaxing family day at the seaside...

County Championship analysis: The fading voice of County Cricket

For much of its history, the County Championship was the steady heartbeat of the English cricket season. It did not demand the bright lights or carnival atmosphere that...

Sonny Baker is eyeing a Test debut

County Championship review: Nottinghamshire and Durham top the tables ahead of T20 Blast break

Nottinghamshire are out in front by five points in Division One as four-day cricket steps back to welcome back the T20 Blast.

Callum Parkinson took five wickets for Durham against Worcestershire

Durham spinner Callum Parkinson says English spin bowling is “coming full circle”

Callum Parkinson is on good form. “Not the same as mine,” is his retort as the topic of Ben Stokes’s fitness and diet regime is discussed.

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Sophie Ecclestone has her sights set on the T20 World Cup

England’s Sophie Ecclestone eyeing T20 World Cup success after mental health struggles

England left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone has her sights set on home T20 World Cup glory after opening up about a tough last 18 months both on and off...

Freya Kemp scored crucial runs and took crucial wickets

Colossal Freya Kemp levels series for England against India

A brilliant display of hitting from Freya Kemp saw England level their three-match T20I series with India at one apiece after a 26-run win at Bristol.

Jack Russell is backing Jamie Smith to be a record-breaker

Jack Russell rallies behind England’s Jamie Smith as New Zealand Test series nears

Jamie Smith may have been short of runs in recent weeks, but Jack Russell believes England could soon see the benefit of him spending far more time behind...

Charlie Dean

England beaten by India in T20 World Cup warm-up clash in Chelmsford

England were outplayed by India as they fell to a 38-run defeat in their pre-T20 World Cup meeting in Chelmsford.

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Stormont is a fine setting for cricket.

New Zealand dominate Ireland as Test cricket returns to Belfast

Barbecue weather in Belfast! All cricket discourse in Ireland has to include fatalistic predictions of the skies.

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...

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