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INTERVIEW: England great Dennis Amiss on cricket’s evolution

22 September 2024 0 comments

The former England opener, Warwickshire chief executive and deputy chairman of the ECB reflects on his career in the game.

Richard Clarke: Luke Fletcher, Joe Leach a dying breed

22 September 2024 0 comments

There was a time when Luke Fletcher’s preparation for a cricket match consisted of two paracetamols plus a double sausage and egg McMuffin.

Cricket fixtures: September 23-29

22 September 2024 0 comments

Round-up of men’s and women’s cricket fixtures for the upcoming week encompassing both local and international cricket.

County Championship standings and statistics: September 23

22 September 2024 0 comments

Current County Championship standings and statistics ahead of the week’s Division One and Division Two fixtures.

Gavin Hamilton returns to Yorkshire; Essex fined for discrimination

22 September 2024 0 comments

Yorkshire have appointed former all-rounder Gavin Hamilton, who played a single Test for England in 1999, as their new general manager.

Gloucestershire crowned 2024 T20 Blast champions

15 September 2024 0 comments

Matt Taylor swung this year’s T20 Blast final decisively in Gloucestershire’s favour, kicking the door open with a three-wicket burst.

Gloucestershire defeat Somerset at Edgbaston to win T20 Blast

15 September 2024 0 comments

Gloucestershire ripped up the scripts and form-books to write their own joyous story on a day of high drama and deep inspiration.

Gloucestershire trounce Sussex in T20 Blast semi

15 September 2024 0 comments

Underdogs Gloucestershire flattened much-fancied Sussex for just 106 on the way to an eight-wicket victory in the second semi at Edgbaston.

Somerset edge past Surrey in T20 Blast semi

15 September 2024 0 comments

Surrey’s hopes of a domestic double were dashed in the first T20 Blast semi-final against a rampant Somerset side.

Richard Clarke: T20 Blast finals day is magical, unique

15 September 2024 0 comments

It is 10am on September 4, 1993 and I am shouting at cricket fans as they shuffle into Lord’s. To a man, woman and child, they ignore me.

Ireland v England: Tammy Beaumont shines in ODI series victory

15 September 2024 0 comments

Tammy Beaumont struck a brutal 150* to set up a record-breaking win over Ireland in the second ODI at Belfast to seal the series for England.

Katya Witney: Women’s cricket at crossroads ahead of restructuring

15 September 2024 0 comments

September is weird. Cricket season desperately tries to extend the summer warmth, entering its sixth month as nights start to creep in.

South East Stars beat Vipers to make Rachel Heyhoe Flint final

15 September 2024 0 comments

South East Stars will join Sunrisers in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final after a thrilling fightback against the Southern Vipers.

Sunrisers beat Diamonds to make Rachel Heyhoe Flint final

15 September 2024 0 comments

Half-centuries from Grace Scrivens, Cordelia Griffith and Jodi Grewcock sent the Sunrisers to a maiden Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final.

Liam Livingstone blasts England to T20 victory over Australia

15 September 2024 0 comments

Liam Livingstone marked his 50th T20I appearance by blasting 87 from 47 balls to set up a three-wicket win for England over Australia.

England name Test squad for Pakistan tour

15 September 2024 0 comments

The England Men’s selection panel have named a 17-strong squad for the upcoming three-match Test tour of Pakistan in October.

Afghanistan v New Zealand Test abandoned without a ball bowled

15 September 2024 0 comments

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off without a ball being bowled in only the eighth such instance in history.

INTERVIEW: England great Jack Russell on cricket and life

15 September 2024 0 comments

The finest gloveman of his generation, and one of the game’s great characters, reflects on his career with England and Gloucestershire.

Cricket fixtures: September 16-22

15 September 2024 0 comments

Round-up of men’s and women’s cricket fixtures for the upcoming week encompassing both local and international cricket.

County Championship standings and statistics: September 16

15 September 2024 0 comments

Current County Championship standings and statistics ahead of the week’s Division One and Division Two fixtures.

Regulator sanctions Essex and Feroze Khushi for oversized bat

15 September 2024 0 comments

Essex and Feroze Khushi have been charged by the Cricket Regulator with breaching Regulations 3.2 & 3.3 of the Professional Code of Conduct.

Travis Head leads Australia to opening T20 win over England

12 September 2024 0 comments

England’s white-ball refresh got off to a false start as Travis Head’s half-century helped Australia to a 28-run victory in the first T20.

Ollie Pope: England errors led to defeat against Sri Lanka at Oval

9 September 2024 0 comments

England captain Ollie Pope admitted they shot themselves in the foot as poor batting at the Oval saw a triumphant Test summer end in defeat.

England star Moeen Ali retires from international cricket

8 September 2024 0 comments

Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, with the 37-year-old declaring: “I’ve done my part.”

England v Sri Lanka: Bad light intervenes on day 2 of third Test

8 September 2024 0 comments

Bad light brought about an early finish for the second successive day in the third and final Test at The Oval.

Latest News

INTERVIEW: England great Dennis Amiss on cricket’s evolution

Richard Clarke: Luke Fletcher, Joe Leach a dying breed

Cricket fixtures: September 23-29

County Championship standings and statistics: September 23

Gavin Hamilton returns to Yorkshire; Essex fined for discrimination

Gloucestershire crowned 2024 T20 Blast champions

Gloucestershire defeat Somerset at Edgbaston to win T20 Blast

Gloucestershire trounce Sussex in T20 Blast semi

Somerset edge past Surrey in T20 Blast semi

Richard Clarke: T20 Blast finals day is magical, unique

Ireland v England: Tammy Beaumont shines in ODI series victory

Katya Witney: Women’s cricket at crossroads ahead of restructuring

South East Stars beat Vipers to make Rachel Heyhoe Flint final

Sunrisers beat Diamonds to make Rachel Heyhoe Flint final

Liam Livingstone blasts England to T20 victory over Australia

England name Test squad for Pakistan tour

Afghanistan v New Zealand Test abandoned without a ball bowled

INTERVIEW: England great Jack Russell on cricket and life

Cricket fixtures: September 16-22

County Championship standings and statistics: September 16

Regulator sanctions Essex and Feroze Khushi for oversized bat

Travis Head leads Australia to opening T20 win over England

Ollie Pope: England errors led to defeat against Sri Lanka at Oval

England star Moeen Ali retires from international cricket

England v Sri Lanka: Bad light intervenes on day 2 of third Test

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