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Derek Pringle: Steve Smith’s brilliance hints at late flowering

Anyone watching the opening exchanges of the World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa at Lord’s would have noticed a pinnacle within that pinnacle: Steve Smith....

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Mark Butcher: Balance the key for England’s unproven attack

When England named their 14-strong squad for the first Test against India at Headingley, the surprise inclusion was Jamie Overton, who hasn’t played a Test match since his...

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Adam Hopkins: Rain can’t dampen spirits at LGBTQ+ showcase game

Adam Hopkins speaks to Joel Langley from beacon club Backworth CC in Northumberland Backworth Cricket Club in Northumberland recently became the first club in the North East to...

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Annie Chave : A sad day but Dave ‘Syd’ Lawrence’s strength shines through

Annie Chave was at Downend CC to witness a rare appearance from Dave ‘Syd’ Lawrence, who is suffering from Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Sunshine, prosecco and legendary players...

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Getting ready for an Indian summer

By Guy Williams WITH THE First Test against India starting on Friday next week at Headingley, the groundstaff, headed by Richard Robinson, are working flat out to ensure...

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THE CROSSWORD

Set by Wash ACROSS 1, 4. Cockney rhyming slang for a pitch conducive to spin (6,6) 9. ... Harinath, former Surrey opening bat who retired in 2019 at...

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FIRST-CLASS READING

IN SYD’S VOICE From becoming the first British-born Black man to play Test cricket for England to owning and running a fixture of the Bristol nightclub scene for...

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Jones revels in new role

By Richard Edwards INTERNATIONAL HUN-DREDS are like buses. You wait for one and then two come along at once. That’s how Amy Jones must be feeling after a...

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County News/The Hundred

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Jimmy Adams appointed Hampshire men’s One Day Cup head coach

Former Hampshire opening batter Jimmy Adams has been appointed as Head Coach for the men’s One Day Cup. Adams will take over from Adi Birrell who will take...

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Vitality Blast – Somerset move top of South Group with victory against Hampshire

Somerset bounced back from defeat by Kent to see off Hampshire and move top of the South Group in the men’s Vitality Blast. Will Smeed’s 68 and 55...

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Young Indian star Tilak Varma signs for four County Championship matches

Young Indian batting talent Tilak Varma has joined Hampshire for four County Championship matches. The 22-year-old from Hyderabad will be available for Hampshire men’s next four fixtures in...

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Ben Gardner: Half full or half empty for the Vitality Blast?

Ben Gardner on why less could be more for Blast The contrast was depressing and impossible to ignore, and quickly pointed out across social media. As the 2025...

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Jofra Archer ‘absolutely desperate’ for England Test return, says Ben Stokes

England captain Ben Stokes says Jofra Archer is “absolutely desperate” to face India this summer, resuming a Test career that has been on hold for more than four...

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Ollie Pope retains place at number three for first Test against India

England have kept faith with vice-captain Ollie Pope for the first Test against India, meaning rising star Jacob Bethell must wait for his chance. The pair were going...

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England will want to get value for money out of Jofra Archer – Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad believes England will want some return for their investment in Jofra Archer sooner rather than later. Archer has been on a full central contract for nearly...

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England v India Test series talking points

England and India are set for an enthralling summer of Test cricket, with the first of five matches getting underway at Headingley on Friday, June 20. The series,...

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International News

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Full schedule unveiled for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

The full schedule for the ICC Women‘s T20 World Cup 2026 has officially been revealed today with renowned venues up and down the country set to host 24...

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/ 5 days ago

World Test Championship analysis: Three things we learned from the 2023-2025 cycle

On June 14 at Lord’s, the 2023-2025 World Test Championship cycle concluded with South Africa finally securing the elusive pot of gold after a 27-year-long wait. The final...

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World Beaters! South Africa crowned World Test Champions

A magnificent century from Aiden Markram guided South Africa to a five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s – and ended his country’s...

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Derek Pringle: Steve Smith’s brilliance hints at late flowering

Anyone watching the opening exchanges of the World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa at Lord’s would have noticed a pinnacle within that pinnacle: Steve Smith....

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