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Kent’s coach Adam Hollioake found unusual ways of motivating his side.

Richard Clarke: It’s The Grumbler’s 2026 county awards!

Richard Clarke delivers his own inimitable take on the county season, handing out his annual awards while reflecting on Warwickshire’s title, cricket’s changing landscape and the moments that...

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.

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The Cricket Paper 2026 international review – This is England, for better and for worse

England’s 2026 home summer brought major change for both national teams, from the end of the Bazball era to a World Cup final for the women.

England’s Jofra Archer (right) celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs (left)

England to face co-hosts South Africa as 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup fixtures announced

England will face co-hosts South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the group stage of the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup, with the tournament schedule now...

Jonny Bairstow joins former England captain Ben Stokes in securing Big Bash League deal

Jonny Bairstow is heading to Australia for his first Big Bash League stint, joining Ben Stokes among a strong contingent of English players featuring in the competition this...

Mason Crane in bowling action during The Hundred

Mason Crane makes England return but Jofra Archer rested for ODI series in Pakistan

Mason Crane’s last appearance for England was during an Ashes Test in Sydney at the start of 2018. Download

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Ethan Bamber has been a constant threat this season for Warwickshire

County by County 2026 Season Review – Division One – Warwickshire

Warwickshire produced a superb late-season surge to claim their first County Championship title since 2021, with Ethan Bamber and Sam Hain among the key figures behind the Bears’...

Warwickshire’s teamwork was the defining characteristic of their success

The Cricket Paper 2026 review – Warwickshire and The Blaze are the big winners

Warwickshire’s County Championship triumph and The Blaze’s remarkable domestic treble headline The Cricket Paper’s look back at a 2026 season that delivered plenty of success, debate and change...

Craig Overton had a stunning season with bat and ball

County by County 2026 Season Review – Division One – Somerset

Somerset finished runners-up in the County Championship for the seventh time this century and reached a sixth consecutive Vitality Blast Finals Day, with Craig Overton starring this year.

County by County 2026 Season Review – Division One – Sussex

After finishing fourth on their return to the top flight in 2025, Sussex again spent much of the summer competing towards the upper end of the County Championship...

EnglandMore England

The Cricket Paper 2026 international review – This is England, for better and for worse

England’s 2026 home summer brought major change for both national teams, from the end of the Bazball era to a World Cup final for the women.

England’s Jofra Archer (right) celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs (left)

England to face co-hosts South Africa as 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup fixtures announced

England will face co-hosts South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the group stage of the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup, with the tournament schedule now...

Jonny Bairstow joins former England captain Ben Stokes in securing Big Bash League deal

Jonny Bairstow is heading to Australia for his first Big Bash League stint, joining Ben Stokes among a strong contingent of English players featuring in the competition this...

Mason Crane in bowling action during The Hundred

Mason Crane makes England return but Jofra Archer rested for ODI series in Pakistan

Mason Crane’s last appearance for England was during an Ashes Test in Sydney at the start of 2018. Download

InternationalMore International

England’s Jofra Archer (right) celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Tristan Stubbs (left)

England to face co-hosts South Africa as 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup fixtures announced

England will face co-hosts South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the group stage of the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup, with the tournament schedule now...

Jonny Bairstow joins former England captain Ben Stokes in securing Big Bash League deal

Jonny Bairstow is heading to Australia for his first Big Bash League stint, joining Ben Stokes among a strong contingent of English players featuring in the competition this...

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.

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