Stories By Ben Redwood
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAnya Shrubsole relieved after England keep slim World Cup semi-final hopes alive
Anya Shrubsole acknowledged England just had to get “over the line” after the defending champions kept their slim Women’s World Cup...
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England Women
/ 3 years agoHeather Knight hits unbeaten 53 to keep England’s World Cup hopes alive
Heather Knight led from the front as England’s wait for a first Women’s World Cup victory ended in emphatic fashion with...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoWomen’s Caribbean Premier League to launch in 2022
The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) have confirmed that this year’s CPL event will feature a...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAndrew Strauss wants new England Test coach in place by start of summer
Sir Andrew Strauss admits England are racing a “ticking clock” as they look to find the right people to lead the...
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England Women
/ 3 years agoLisa Keightley says buck stops with her as England face World Cup elimination
England head coach Lisa Keightley admitted “the buck lies with me” after their third straight defeat left the defending champions on...
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England Women
/ 3 years agoEngland facing exit after third straight defeat at Women’s World Cup
England’s title defence suffered a heavy blow after they went down to a third straight defeat in the Women’s World Cup...
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England News
/ 3 years agoEngland forced to settle for draw despite bold declaration in Antigua
England were unable to conquer a flat pitch and a committed West Indies side on the final day in Antigua after...
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England News
/ 3 years agoWest Indies battle to prompt more questions over England’s bowling attack
The limitations of an England attack missing James Anderson and Stuart Broad were partially exposed by the West Indies, who overcame...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoEngland suffer second World Cup defeat as West Indies triumph in Dunedin
England have suffered their second defeat of the Women’s World Cup following a seven-run loss to the West Indies in Dunedin....
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoJonny Bairstow to the rescue for England in Antigua
England relied on an old stager to kick-start their ailing Test team‘s new era, with Jonny Bairstow‘s classy century saving the...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoCaptain Joe Root ‘committed, excited and energised’ to take England forward
Joe Root believes he has plenty left in the tank as England captain as he looks to lift his side out...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoSir Viv Richards turns 70: How West Indies star forged one of the great careers
Sir Vivian Richards was the most destructive batter of his generation and not a man to be messed with on or...
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England News
/ 3 years agoEngland bowler Ollie Robinson ruled out of first Test against West Indies
Ollie Robinson has been ruled out of England‘s first Test against the West Indies with a back spasm, with uncapped seamer...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoAustralia cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52
Legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne has died at the age of 52 after suffering a suspected heart attack in Thailand. Warne...
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/ 3 years agoFormer Australia wicketkeeper and England selector Rod Marsh dies aged 74
Former Australia wicketkeeper and England selector Rod Marsh has died at the age of 74. Marsh had been in a critical...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoIndoor Cricket is a big success in Manchester following the restrictions being lifted after the pandemic
By DAVE SWANTON One success story in cricket is the launch of the Indoor Nets, ‘Wickets’ in Cheetham Hill Manchester. Based...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoBat break presents a great opportunity
By Dave Swanton The Village Bat Company was founded in 2020 in Essex by two cricketing friends, Freddie Chatt and George...
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England News
/ 3 years agoDan Lawrence ready to put Ashes frustration aside and press case in West Indies
Dan Lawrence admits he was frustrated not to get a chance to help England‘s faltering batting in the Ashes but is...
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Latest News
/ 3 years agoBubble fatigue ‘takes its toll’ on Jason Roy as England opener takes short break
England opener Jason Roy has taken a “short indefinite break” from cricket after withdrawing from this season’s Indian Premier League citing...
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England Women
/ 3 years agoTammy Beaumont warns World Cup rivals not to write off her reigning champions
Tammy Beaumont feels England have been overlooked despite going into the Women’s World Cup as reigning champions but she cautioned her...
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England News
/ 3 years agoEngland can be match for anyone, says Anya Shrubsole ahead of World Cup defence
Anya Shrubsole says England are “really confident” they can challenge Australia as they prepare for the defence of their Women’s World...
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England News
/ 3 years agoPaul Collingwood taking things one day at a time as England coach
Interim head coach Paul Collingwood will “never say never” to the prospect of taking on the England job full-time and feels...
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County News/The Hundred
/ 3 years agoJofra Archer returning to Southern Brave as Hundred teams reveal retained lists
Southern Brave, the men’s winners in the inaugural edition of The Hundred last year, have retained Jofra Archer for the second...
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County News/The Hundred
/ 3 years agoEssex charged by ECB with bringing game into disrepute
Essex have been charged by the England and Wales Cricket Board with bringing the game into disrepute in relation to an...
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England Women
/ 3 years agoA statistical look at women’s Test cricket as England host South Africa in June
England Women will play South Africa in a Test match in June as part of a multi-format series. It will be...
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