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Who will make England’s T20 World Cup squad? Jofra Archer set to be included but what about Jonny Bairstow? | Cricket News
England’s 50-over World Cup title defence in India last autumn was an unmitigated disaster. Just three wins in nine games, two of which came after they had been eliminated. But now they get a do-over, of sorts. Jos Buttler’s side will be out to defend their T20 World Cup title in the West Indies in…
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County Championship: Surrey thrash Kent as rain denies Nottinghamshire pair chance for 400-run stand | Cricket News
Surrey secured their first victory of the Vitality County Championship Division One season after beating Kent by an innings and 37 runs at Canterbury. The reigning champions dismissed the hosts for 262 in their second innings, with Dan Worrall taking 4-41 and Cameron Steel 3-38, with Steel remaining the leading wicket-taker in the country this…
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Eight women’s professional domestic teams confirmed for 2025 with plans for four more by 2029 | Cricket News
Yorkshire will have to wait until 2027 to take part in the England and Wales Cricket Board’s new ‘Tier 1’ revamp of the women’s professional game, after eight other counties were selected to lead the way. Durham, Essex, Hampshire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Somerset, Surrey and Warwickshire have been chosen as hosts, with the governing body abolishing…
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Nat Sciver-Brunt named Wisden’s leading women’s cricketer in the world | Cricket News
Nat Sciver-Brunt has become the first English woman to be honoured as Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World, heading an awards list that also includes Harry Brook and Mark Wood among the almanack’s five cricketers of the year. Sciver-Brunt takes top billing in the women’s game following an outstanding run of form in 2023, with…
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Kate Cross says English cricket can ‘level playing field’ for women’s domestic game in restructure | Cricket News
England bowler Kate Cross says the lack of equal access to facilities and staff for women’s cricketers is a “real concern” and believes an upcoming restructure offers an opportunity to “level the playing field”. New plans to remodel the professional game will be put in place soon, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)…
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New Zealand vs England: Itinerary for 2024 Test tour confirms matches in Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton | Cricket News
The release of the itinerary for England’s Test tour of New Zealand later this year has confirmed Ben Stokes’ side will play matches in Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton. Hagley Oval, the Cello Basin Reserve, and Seddon Park were on Tuesday confirmed as the venues for the three-match series. Christchurch hosts the opening match from November…
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Sky Sports Cricket Podcast: Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton | Cricket News
Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain analyse and debate the major stories emerging from the world of cricket and speak to some of the best players in the game. Each week former England captain, now Sky commentators and experts, Nas and Ath follow the great game, in all its formats, to wherever it is played around…
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Harry Brook hits 69-ball century on return for Yorkshire in County Championship | Cricket News
Harry Brook smashed a 69-ball hundred for Yorkshire in the County Championship in his first competitive innings since withdrawing from England’s winter tour of India for personal reasons. Brook, who also opted to pull out of his IPL stint with Delhi Capitals following the death of his grandmother, struck 14 fours and two sixes against…
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Shoaib Bashir: Jack Leach ruled out till May to hand Somerset spinner chance to press claims for England spot | Cricket News
Jack Leach is set to be out of action until early May, giving Somerset team-mate Shoaib Bashir the chance to establish himself as England’s No 1 spinner. Leach sustained a knee injury during England’s first Test victory over India in February which ruled him out of the rest of the series in which 20-year-old Bashir made…
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David Wiese: Globetrotting franchise T20 cricketer documents challenges for players and game in congested calendar | Cricket News
The county cricket season begins on Friday and across the 18 first-class counties, dozens of hard-working professionals will be hoping for a profitable few months ahead. But others will be plying their trade on a very different path. While the traditional arc of an English county season would have gone from early April to late…
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