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Surrey retain County Championship title after Essex batting collapse

Sports Desk September 28, 2023

Surrey have retained their LV= Insurance County Championship title as Essex’s slim hopes ended after their batters collapsed in a heap against Northamptonshire. A 20-point gap between the top two…

ICC World Cup

Final decision on who hosts 2024 ICC World Cup final yet to be reached - CWI CEO Johnny Grave

Sports Desk September 28, 2023

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has moved to provide clarity on the ongoing process of venue selection for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup scheduled to take place in the Caribbean…

County Cricket

Geoffrey Boycott: Everybody in Newcastle hates Mike Ashley amid Headingley links

Sports Desk September 28, 2023

Geoffrey Boycott has warned “there will be trouble” if Yorkshire sell their Headingley home to Mike Ashley, and added: “Everybody in Newcastle hates him.” Ashley owned Newcastle United Football Club…

County Cricket

Essex’s slim hopes of winning County Championship dented by Northamptonshire

Sports Desk September 27, 2023

Essex’s lingering hopes of winning the LV= Insurance County Championship Division One title were dealt a huge blow by Ben Sanderson’s bowling for Northamptonshire. Essex need at least 400 but…

ICC World Cup

Matthew Mott: Jofra Archer ‘desperate to play but realistic’ ahead of World Cup

Sports Desk September 27, 2023

Jofra Archer may be England’s only travelling reserve to India for the World Cup but Matthew Mott is aware another misstep with the fast bowler’s fitness could have “serious ramifications”.…

County Cricket

Umpire Sue Redfern makes history in County Championship match at Glamorgan

Sports Desk September 26, 2023

Derbyshire dominated the first day’s play as umpire Sue Redfern made history in the LV= County Championship fixture at Glamorgan. Redfern became the first woman to stand as an umpire…

T20 World Cup

Hosts Bermuda among four hunting T20 World Cup spot

Sports Desk September 26, 2023

The journey to next year's ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA continues, with Bermuda set to host the Americas Qualifier from 30 September to…

ODIs

England win ODI series against Ireland after play is abandoned at Bristol

Sports Desk September 26, 2023

Ben Duckett’s dashing maiden ODI century after an astonishing early blitz from Phil Salt was negated by the elements as England’s summer ended in soggy fashion against Ireland at Bristol.…

T20 World Cup

CWI CEO Grave outlines next steps after host countries announced for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Bradley Jacks September 25, 2023

In June next year, the West Indies, along with the USA, will host their third senior men’s ICC tournament when the cricket world descends upon our region for the ninth…

ICC World Cup

Axed Jason Roy urged to remain positive with World Cup role still a possibility

Sports Desk September 25, 2023

England assistant Marcus Trescothick has urged Jason Roy to remain upbeat despite his World Cup axing, insisting the big-hitting opener could yet make an impression at the tournament. Even though…

ICC World Cup

Jamaica prioritizes cricket development over hosting 2024 ICC T20 World Cup matches

Leighton Levy September 24, 2023

Jamaica's government has announced its reasons behind the decision not to bid for hosting rights in the upcoming 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, opting instead to invest JMD$100 million into…

ICC World Cup

Will Jacks pleased to take his chance to impress in England success

Sports Desk September 23, 2023

Will Jacks is primed to be among England’s reserve options at the World Cup after advancing his claims for a spot in a shadow side’s win over Ireland in the…

ODIs

Sam Hain and Will Jacks star as new-look England beat Ireland at Trent Bridge

Sports Desk September 23, 2023

England’s next generation offered a promising glimpse of their white-ball future as Will Jacks, Sam Hain and Rehan Ahmed all starred in a 48-run win over a full-strength Ireland. Jacks’…

ODIs

Will Jacks and Sam Hain shine as England post 334 against Ireland

Sports Desk September 23, 2023

Will Jacks fell a few metres shy of a maiden England hundred but he and Sam Hain shone for a second-string England side as they posted 334 for eight in…

T20 World Cup

Seven countries in the Caribbean confirmed as hosts for 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Sports Desk September 22, 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed the seven venues in the Caribbean that will host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 from 4 to 30 June. Antigua &…

ODIs

Ben Duckett at peace with World Cup omission and looking forward to India series

Sports Desk September 22, 2023

Ben Duckett has switched focus to his next duel with India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin after England’s axing of Jason Roy provided some solace for his own World Cup omission. While…

County Cricket

Durham are Division Two champions after bowling out Worcestershire

Sports Desk September 21, 2023

Durham clinched the LV= Insurance County Championship Division Two title after bowling out Worcestershire shortly before the close of a rain-affected third day at New Road. With promotion already secured…

ICC World Cup

Phil Salt knows there is plenty to play for ahead of the World Cup

Sports Desk September 21, 2023

Phil Salt insists he would “be there in a heartbeat” if England needed him as a World Cup reserve in India. Jason Roy had been earmarked as the next man…

ODIs

Jason Roy rejects England call as Tom Kohler-Cadmore added to squad

Sports Desk September 21, 2023

Jason Roy has turned down the chance to rejoin England for two games against Ireland, increasing doubts over his international future. Somerset’s Tom Kohler-Cadmore was officially called up to replace…

T20 World Cup

US venues for next year's T20 World Cup selected

Sports Desk September 20, 2023

The established Central Broward Regional Park Stadium has been announced as one of three venues which will host matches on the United States leg of the men’s Twenty20 World Cup…

ODIs

England frustrated at damp Headingley as first Ireland ODI is abandoned

Sports Desk September 20, 2023

Joe Root’s hopes of a final World Cup warm-up at Headingley were washed out after the first match of their Metro Bank Series against Ireland was abandoned due to concerns…

ODIs

England’s ODI with Ireland at Headingley abandoned due to rain

Sports Desk September 20, 2023

Joe Root’s hopes of a final World Cup warm-up were ruined by the rain as England’s first Metro Bank ODI against Ireland was abandoned without a ball bowled. With the…

County Cricket

Adam Rossington century rescues Essex against Hampshire

Sports Desk September 19, 2023

Adam Rossington’s century and an unbeaten 83 from Matt Critchley rescued Essex after a false start to their crunch LV= Insurance County Championship clash against Hampshire. If Essex lose their…

ICC World Cup

Jos Buttler felt a sense of duty to inform Jason Roy of World Cup omission

Sports Desk September 19, 2023

Jos Buttler dreaded delivering another World Cup blow to Jason Roy but the England captain felt a sense of duty to be the one to tell his close friend of…

ODIs

England captain Zak Crawley happy to have Joe Root available against Ireland

Sports Desk September 19, 2023

England are casting an eye towards their white-ball future this week against Ireland, but first-time skipper Zak Crawley is thankful to have the vastly-experienced Joe Root by his side for…

ODIs

The talking points ahead of England’s three-match one-day series against Ireland

Sports Desk September 19, 2023

England complete their international summer with a three-match one-day series against Ireland over the next week. The hosts are carrying a fresh-faced squad after ringing the changes ahead of the…

ODIs

England ODI captaincy against Ireland ‘a great opportunity’ for Zak Crawley

Sports Desk September 19, 2023

Zak Crawley admits he was “shocked” to be named England captain for the one-day series against Ireland, more than two years after his only previous appearances in the format. With…

ODIs

Paul Collingwood backs Zak Crawley to excel in role of England captain

Sports Desk September 18, 2023

England’s assistant coach Paul Collingwood has backed Zak Crawley’s attacking game and cricket brain to shine through in his unexpected captaincy stint against Ireland. Already a Test regular, Crawley has…

ICC World Cup

End of the road for Jason Roy? What England squad surprise means for World Cup

Sports Desk September 17, 2023

England have finalised their 15-man Cricket World Cup squad after dropping Jason Roy from the provisional list in favour of Harry Brook. Here, the PA news agency looks at how…

County Cricket

Harry Swindells century sees Leicestershire beat Hampshire in One-Day Cup final

Sports Desk September 16, 2023

Harry Swindells struck an unbeaten century as Leicestershire held off Liam Dawson’s late fightback to end their 38-year wait for a List-A trophy with a dramatic two-run win over Hampshire…

ICC World Cup

Jason Roy sweating over World Cup place as England ‘regroup’ before naming squad

Sports Desk September 16, 2023

Jason Roy faces an anxious wait over his World Cup spot after England captain Jos Buttler admitted the selectors would need to “regroup” and “let the dust settle” before finalising…

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ODIs

Adam Zampa returns worst ODI figures as Travis Head fractures hand

Sports Desk September 15, 2023

Adam Zampa claimed an unwanted record while Travis Head gave Australia a World Cup injury concern as they were thrashed by 164 runs in the fourth one-day international against South…

ODIs

Dawid Malan’s happy to be left holding the baby after shining in England victory

Sports Desk September 15, 2023

Dawid Malan is heading back to babysitting duty a satisfied man after silencing his World Cup sceptics. Malan hit a wonderful 127 as England sealed a 3-1 one-day international series…

ODIs

Dawid Malan century in England’s series-clinching win strengthens World Cup case

Sports Desk September 15, 2023

Dawid Malan’s series-clinching century against New Zealand pushed him into pole position to open in England’s World Cup defence next month, as question marks continued to linger over Jason Roy.…

ODIs

Dawid Malan grasps chance to shine with century for England

Sports Desk September 15, 2023

Dawid Malan pushed himself into pole position to open for England at next month’s World Cup, carrying the side with a superb century in the final ODI against New Zealand.…

ODIs

Nat Sciver-Brunt thrilled to continue Ashes ODI form with record-breaking ton

Sports Desk September 14, 2023

Nat Sciver-Brunt reflected with pride on her record-breaking century as England brought the curtain down on their summer in barnstorming fashion by thrashing Sri Lanka. On her 100th ODI and…

ODIs

Record-breaking Nat Sciver-Brunt leads England to series victory over Sri Lanka

Sports Desk September 14, 2023

Stand-in captain Nat Sciver-Brunt marked her 100th ODI with a record-breaking century as England thumped Sri Lanka to wrap up their summer in scintillating fashion. Deputising for an under-the-weather Heather…

ODIs

Chris Woakes says ‘superhuman’ Ben Stokes gives England confidence

Sports Desk September 14, 2023

Chris Woakes says Ben Stokes’ record-breaking 182 gave England a timely reminder of what they can achieve with his “superhuman” skills. Stokes was in rampant form against New Zealand on…

ODIs

Stand-in captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hits a new high for England in milestone match

Sports Desk September 14, 2023

Stand-in captain Nat Sciver-Brunt marked a landmark appearance with the quickest women’s one-day international century by an England batter against Sri Lanka at Grace Road. On her 100th ODI, Sciver-Brunt…