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Jamie Smith stars in England fightback vs West Indies

28 July 2024 0 comments

After slipping to 54-5 on the morning of day two at Edgbaston, England were staring down the barrel at a sizeable first-innings deficit against a jubilant West Indies.

England’s Joe Root and Jamie Smith turn tables on West Indies

28 July 2024 0 comments

England overcame a difficult first hour against the West Indies at Edgbaston to finish day two firmly on top and strong favourites to secure a 3-0 clean sweep.

Joe’s route to the summit opens up

28 July 2024 0 comments

That’s the thing about Joe Root, you barely notice him, and then you look up at the scoreboard to see he’s 33 years old and an elder statesman of the world game.

England’s Harry Brook and Shoaib Bashir show their class

28 July 2024 0 comments

England’s win at Trent Bridge featured some of the best Test cricket I’ve seen for a long time. West Indies did well to stay in the match after England threw everything at them but in the end Ben Stokes’ side were just too strong.

Great survivor Jason Holder keeps holding on vs England

28 July 2024 0 comments

At 115-5 on day one of the Edgbaston Test, having won the toss and elected to bat first on a placid surface, the West Indies threatened to be blown away as they had been five days earlier in Nottingham.

Harry Brook has the right stuff to lead for England

28 July 2024 0 comments

There would have been sniggers as well as knowing nods over Harry Brook’s credentials to be an England captain when the notion was aired last week.

Disability cricket shines at Lord’s with hopefully more to come

28 July 2024 0 comments

By Sam Dalling It was not, to many minds, the most prestigious day of the Lord’s summer. In fact, there […]

Lanning anchors Spirit victory

28 July 2024 0 comments

July 27, Lord’s Cricket Ground London Spirit Women 147-9 Phoenix Women 127-5 London Spirit won by 20 runs Toss: Birmingham […]

The Hundred’s for sale but will the buyers come?

28 July 2024 0 comments

As the 2024 edition of the Hundred gets underway, the battle in the boardroom will be fought as keenly as the matches on the field.

Brown’s one-day best downs Steelbacks

28 July 2024 0 comments

By Alex Smith July 26, Utilita Bowl, Southampton Hampshire 285-8 Northants Steelbacks 214 Hampshire won by 71 runs Toss: Northants […]

Green fires Rockets to victory

28 July 2024 0 comments

July 26, Headingley, Leeds Trent Rockets Men 185-5 Superchargers Men 138-8 Trent Rockets won by 47 runs Toss: Northern Superchargers, […]

Slam Dunkley on Fire for the Welsh

28 July 2024 0 comments

July 25, Old Trafford, Manchester Originals Women 113-7 Welsh Fire Women 117-3 Welsh Fire won by 7 wickets Toss: Manchester […]

Knight stars as Spirit shock Brave

28 July 2024 0 comments

July 24, Utilita Bowl, Southampton Southern Brave Women 151-6 London Spirit Women 153-4 London Spirit won by 6 wickets Toss: […]

Brave seamers, Vince sink Spirit

28 July 2024 0 comments

July 24, Utilita Bowl, Southampton London Spirit Men 138-9 Southern Brave Men 139-3 Southern Brave won by 7 wickets Toss: […]

Scholfield stars in opening Invincibles win

28 July 2024 0 comments

July 23, The Oval, Kennington Oval Invincibles Women 150-5 Phoenix Women 105 Oval Invincibles won by 45 runs Toss: Birmingham […]

Invincibles bowlers too strong for Phoenix

28 July 2024 0 comments

July 23, The Oval, Kennington Phoenix Men 89 Oval Invincibles Men 93-2 Oval Invincibles won by 8 wickets Toss: Birmingham […]

Mousley hails Hundred as brilliant for Birmingham

28 July 2024 0 comments

By Will Barker For Birmingham local Dan Mousley, The Hundred’s commitment to local communities is clear, bringing “so many different […]

Nothing compares to The Hundred says Linsey Smith

28 July 2024 0 comments

By Toby Reynolds INTEREST IN women’s cricket has risen significantly over the last few years and with franchise competitions popping […]

T20 Blast

28 July 2024 0 comments

FIVE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE TOURNAMENT SO FAR Rosa Simkin takes a look back at what we saw during the […]

A Cricket Life Ian Bishop

28 July 2024 0 comments

The former Windies quick on his injury-ravaged career and the transition to becoming one of the most respected commentators in […]

Bradford top three all in with a shout

28 July 2024 0 comments

LEAGUE LEADERS Jer Lane, champions Woodlands and third place New Farnley all recorded wins last weekend to stay in contention […]

Weather can’t dampen first NPLC weekend

28 July 2024 0 comments

HOW MANY first-class or List A games were played last weekend? Quite simply, none. By a quirk of the calendar, […]

Fixtures

28 July 2024 0 comments

MONDAY JULY 29 International England v West Indies (3rd Test, Day 4 of 5, Edgbaston, 11am) The Hundred Manchester Originals […]

How Joe Root compares as he closes in on Brian Lara on Test run-scorers list

26 July 2024 0 comments

West Indies great Lara scored 11,953 runs in 131 Tests, with Root 13 behind on 11,940 in 142 games after his second-innings 122 in the second Test.

Ben Stokes hopes packed international schedule is ‘addressed’

26 July 2024 0 comments

England captain Ben Stokes believes the international cricket schedule needs to be “addressed” and would like some input on future tour programmes.

Tag: England

Jamie Smith stars in England fightback vs West Indies

England’s Joe Root and Jamie Smith turn tables on West Indies

Joe’s route to the summit opens up

England’s Harry Brook and Shoaib Bashir show their class

Great survivor Jason Holder keeps holding on vs England

Harry Brook has the right stuff to lead for England

Disability cricket shines at Lord’s with hopefully more to come

Lanning anchors Spirit victory

The Hundred’s for sale but will the buyers come?

Brown’s one-day best downs Steelbacks

Green fires Rockets to victory

Slam Dunkley on Fire for the Welsh

Knight stars as Spirit shock Brave

Brave seamers, Vince sink Spirit

Scholfield stars in opening Invincibles win

Invincibles bowlers too strong for Phoenix

Mousley hails Hundred as brilliant for Birmingham

Nothing compares to The Hundred says Linsey Smith

T20 Blast

A Cricket Life Ian Bishop

Bradford top three all in with a shout

Weather can’t dampen first NPLC weekend

Fixtures

How Joe Root compares as he closes in on Brian Lara on Test run-scorers list

Ben Stokes hopes packed international schedule is ‘addressed’

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