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Sir Garfield Sobers in the dressing room at Scarborough during a England v Rest of the World fixture

Columnists

/ 17 hours ago

Mark Butcher: Sir Garfield Sobers in a league of his own

Mark Butcher pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers’ unmatched brilliance and questions the ICC’s controversial new format for the 50-over World Cup.

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Columnists

/ 1 week ago

Mark Butcher: No easy answers as England search for a new coach

Mark Butcher examines England’s search for a new Test coach after Brendon McCullum’s departure, with Stephen Fleming and Justin Langer among the names discussed.

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Harry Brook is drawn to the danger – do England dare give him the Test job?

Columnists

/ 1 week ago

Derek Pringle: Hold on to your hats – because it has to be Harry Brook for England captain

Derek Pringle assesses whether Harry Brook has the maturity and temperament to replace Ben Stokes as England’s Test captain, despite questions over his leadership style.

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Ben Raine is studying to become a sports psychologist

Columnists

/ 1 week ago

Ben Raine: Why it’s so important for players to plan for a life after cricket

Ben Raine reflects on the moment Durham told him his cricket career was over at 21, how a second chance at Leicestershire changed his perspective, and why preparing...

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Sir Garfield Sobers during an interview at VBR in London

News

/ 17 hours ago

Sir Garfield Sobers – The genius who mastered every part of cricket

Sir Garry Sobers was more than an all-rounder – he was the complete cricketer. The Cricket Paper pays tribute to the West Indies legend whose brilliance with bat,...

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Saif Zaib credits coach Northamptonshire Steelbacks coach Darren Lehmann with keeping things simple

News

/ 17 hours ago

Saif Zaib: Northamptonshire Steelbacks no longer underdogs after Vitality Blast victory

Saif Zaib says Northamptonshire Steelbacks no longer view themselves as underdogs after their disciplined approach, team spirit and belief helped them secure T20 Blast glory.

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News

/ 2 days ago

Joe Root clear favourite to skipper England for Pakistan Test series

Joe Root is the leading contender to return as England Test captain following Ben Stokes’ shock retirement, with the former skipper potentially taking charge ahead of the Ashes.

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Australia v England – NRMA Insurance Ashes Series 2025 – Second Test – Day Two – The Gabba

News

/ 3 days ago

The Ashes 2027 fixtures confirmed for England men and women

England will begin their bid to regain the Ashes at Trent Bridge, with the ECB confirming the men’s and women’s fixtures for next summer’s series against Australia and...

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Saif Zaib credits coach Northamptonshire Steelbacks coach Darren Lehmann with keeping things simple

County News/The Hundred

/ 17 hours ago

Saif Zaib: Northamptonshire Steelbacks no longer underdogs after Vitality Blast victory

Saif Zaib says Northamptonshire Steelbacks no longer view themselves as underdogs after their disciplined approach, team spirit and belief helped them secure T20 Blast glory.

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Players in their new kits in The Hundred

County News/The Hundred

/ 5 days ago

The Hundred returns: Will perennial strugglers thrive with fresh start?

The sixth edition of the men’s Hundred gets underway this evening at the Kia Oval as holders MI London host SunRisers Leeds to launch a significant new era...

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England Nets Session – Edgbaston – Monday July 13th

County News/The Hundred

/ 5 days ago

England handed Jacob Bethell fitness concern as injury rules him out of The Hundred

England face an anxious wait over Jacob Bethell’s fitness after the batter was ruled out of The Hundred with a knee injury ahead of the Test series against...

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Imam-ul-Haq had a brilliant One-Day Cup campaign last summer

County News/The Hundred

/ 5 days ago

Metro Bank One-Day Cup 2026 men’s competition – county-by-county preview

The Metro Bank One-Day Cup returns this week with 18 counties battling for silverware. This county-by-county preview looks at the squads, key players and contenders ahead of this...

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England News

/ 2 days ago

Joe Root clear favourite to skipper England for Pakistan Test series

Joe Root is the leading contender to return as England Test captain following Ben Stokes’ shock retirement, with the former skipper potentially taking charge ahead of the Ashes.

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Australia v England – NRMA Insurance Ashes Series 2025 – Second Test – Day Two – The Gabba

England News

/ 3 days ago

The Ashes 2027 fixtures confirmed for England men and women

England will begin their bid to regain the Ashes at Trent Bridge, with the ECB confirming the men’s and women’s fixtures for next summer’s series against Australia and...

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England Nets Session – Edgbaston – Monday July 13th

England News

/ 5 days ago

England handed Jacob Bethell fitness concern as injury rules him out of The Hundred

England face an anxious wait over Jacob Bethell’s fitness after the batter was ruled out of The Hundred with a knee injury ahead of the Test series against...

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Brendon McCullum

England News

/ 6 days ago

Harry Brook praises Brendon McCullum for his role in England’s ODI series win over India

Harry Brook credited Brendon McCullum’s input after England secured their first ODI series win over India since 2018 with a 27-run victory at Lord’s.

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Garfield Sobers (right) in action against England

International News

/ 1 week ago

Remembering Sir Garfield Sobers, cricket’s greatest all-rounder

The legendary Garry Sobers died last week at the age of 89. Here is an appreciation from the writer Huw Richards

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Ireland celebrate a historic win

International News

/ 4 weeks ago

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.

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Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt-Hodge propelled England to a record T20 World Cup total

International News

/ 1 month ago

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...

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Kane Williamson is bringing the curtain down on a stellar career

International News

/ 1 month ago

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.

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