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Jofra Archer ‘on course’ for England’s October ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup defence, says Sussex coach Paul Farbrace
Jofra Archer is “on course” to be fit for England’s 50-over World Cup defence in October, according to Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace. The 28-year-old fast bowler burst onto the scene to star as England triumphed on home soil four years ago, before playing a key role in the Ashes series that summer. But injuries…
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Cricket Scotland concludes eight further cases after racism review
Cricket Scotland has concluded eight more of the cases referred for further investigation after a review exposed to institutional racism in the organization a year ago. It has been a year since the publication of a report that detailed 448 indicators of institutional racism in Cricket Scotland. Twelve months ago Sky Sports News revealed a…
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MCC world committee calls on men’s ODIs to be significantly reduced, extra funding for Test and women’s cricket
Extra funding to protect Test cricket and the women’s game has been proposed by the MCC’s world committee, which has also called for men’s ODIs to be “significantly reduced” after the 2027 World Cup. The existing financial imbalance between nations is putting a squeeze on the viability of Test cricket outside of India, England and…
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‘We have a spirit of cricket issue!’ | Late drama at the Vitality Blast | Video
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player There was incredible drama late on in the Vitality Blast as Essex’s Simon Harmer was run out after clashing into Birmingham Bears’ bowler Dominic Drakes on the way to the crease! Source
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Ben Stokes’ speech: Cricket needs diversity – I left state school with one GCSE | Videos | watch tv show
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England face New Zealand in Men’s Cricket World Cup opener on October 5 in repeat of 2019 final
The Men’s Cricket World Cup in India will begin on October 5, with England facing New Zealand in Ahmedabad in a repeat of the 2019 final. The tournament will conclude at the same venue where the final is scheduled for November 19. The fixtures were revealed by the International Cricket Council during an event in…
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English cricket “deep-rooted” in racism, sexism, and classism, report by ICEC finds
English cricket is deep-rooted with widespread institutional racism, sexism and class-based discrimination, a report has found. The England and Wales Cricket Board issued an unreserved apology for the failings highlighted in the report and to the victims of discrimination in cricket, and will work over the next three months on a package of reforms based…
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Moeen Ali considering return to Test cricket after approach to replace injured Jack Leach for Ashes series
Moeen Ali is considering a return to Test cricket after Jack Leach was ruled out of the Ashes with a lower back stress fracture. Sky Sports News has been told off-spinner Moeen is contemplating a return to the five-day game after being sounded out by England head coach Brendon McCullum. Other options are also being…
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What’s the future of Irish Test cricket? | ‘Those with finances need to help them!’ | Video
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The Irish Times’ Nathan Johns and Mark Butcher discuss the future of the Ireland Test side as critics describe the match between England and Ireland at Lord’s as a Test in name only. Source
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Jason Roy ends ECB incremental contract to play in Major League Cricket but batter’s priority remains England
Jason Roy says his priority remains playing cricket for England after giving up his incremental contract with the ECB to play in the USA-based Major League Cricket (MLC). Roy has reportedly been offered in the region of £300,000 for the first two seasons of MLC, with the debut campaign to be held in July. The…
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