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Maxwell hopes to be fit for end of T20I series against India

Maxwell had the cast removed off his fractured wrist on Wednesday and has started mobility work with the hope of potentionally playing in the last three T20Is against India from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/fyxPD5J

WPL franchises set for major revamp at mega auction

It is understood that the auction will be held at the end of November, ahead of the 2026 season from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ISBnHyz

Doubts over Cummins' fitness for first Ashes Test grow, return remains unknown

Pat Cummins remains in rehab with no decisions made yet on when he will return to bowl from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/wdXOSKB

Williamson wants 'additional resources to support the growth' of Test cricket globally

Kane Williamson accepts that "managing priorities on the calendar is a big task" but hopes all Test-playing countries give the format the attention it needs from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/0gb4XvU

Ashes tracker: Labuschagne shines as Konstas stumbles

Labuschagne, Khawaja, Renshaw, Weatherald all make runs in Brisbane but NSW coach Greg Shipperd says selectors need to be wary of how tough the WACA pitch was for Konstas from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/T25LHtm

'At first look, I thought it was out' - Knight on the catching reprieve

"Had the call gone our way, there was every chance the outcome of the match could have been different," Fahima Khatun said from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/jRWqLSr

Patidar to lead MP across formats after IPL, Duleep Trophy success

It's understood that the MPCA was keen on an expanded role for Patidar following his recent success from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/IFOBlV5

Pant likely to return to action in second round of Ranji Trophy

Rishabh Pant is understood to be in his final stretch of rehab and is due to undergo a fitness assessment at the Centre of Excellence later this week from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/091mvka

Labuschagne dropped from Australia ODI squad, Renshaw earns call-up

Mitchell Starc has been included for the ODIs against India but Glenn Maxwell remains sidelined from the T20Is with his wrist injury from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/zeuRq6D

Schutt praised for response to omission as another selection call awaits

Australia are preparing to face Pakistan in Colombo after their second match was washed out from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/0yd7xcB

Bernard Julien, West Indies World Cup winner, dies aged 75

He appeared in 24 Tests and 12 ODIs, which included vital contributions during WI's triumph in the inaugural 1975 ODI World Cup from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/7mReMo0

Goud times roll for India's newest new-ball star

Kranti Goud picked up 3 for 20 to continue her rapid rise with India's ODI side from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/OZH3YvE

Harmanpreet: 'It wasn't an easy pitch to bat'

India had slumped to 203 for 7 while batting before Richa Ghosh's unbeaten cameo lifted them to 247 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/AZwBGJF

Pakistan bring in Sadaf Shamas and field; Renuka Singh replaces Amanjot Kaur for India

India will be looking to extend their unbeaten record against Pakistan in women's ODIs, but weather could have a say on how things pan out in Colombo from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ImUCrld

Run out thwarts Harris after promising half-century

Ashes hopeful Marcus Harris was run out for 61 as Victoria reached 167 for 3 following South Australia's 350 for 9 declared from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/0Qp6ZgY

Rain threat hangs over India vs Pakistan Women's World Cup contest in Colombo

The India vs Pakistan World Cup game could well go the way of the Australia vs Sri Lanka game on the previous day from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/kBp9EHh

Gill to replace Rohit as India's ODI captain

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are both part of the squad for the ODIs in Australia from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/YhqBZWi

Australia bowl first with eye on the weather; both teams unchanged

The toss was delayed by 15 minutes and there was a chance rain would again be a factor from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/gSeRNaj

Webster misses Sheffield Shield opener with ankle injury

The allrounder will be reassessed ahead of next week's one-day game then the second round of the Shield from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/n3oO4xf

Edwards sets the tone before Harvey and Connolly blow away India A

Australia A chased down rain-reduced target of 160 in 16.4 overs after Tilak Varma's 94 guided India A from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/jNw3KSb

No Ashes restrictions: Cameron Green maps out bowling plan

The allrounder says he's not feeling apprehensive ahead of his return to match bowling for the first time in 12 months from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Ru3ipoz

Sears, Sodhi, Neesham return, New Zealand opt to bowl against Australia

Jamieson, Foulkes and Jacobs miss out while Abbott replaces Dwarshuis who is rested for Australia from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Cd04VWv

West Indies cricket reform: Specialist coaches, coordination with franchises part of exhaustive plan

The committee, which included Brian Lara and Clive Lloyd, has identified the major challenges facing West Indies cricket and plotted short- and long-term actions for overall improvement from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/S4pZVTi

USA cricket crisis worsens as USAC files for bankruptcy

USAC says "aggressive" and "legal" move necessary to ensure future of American cricket from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/e4x2EWQ

Robinson's 'bittersweet' century after unexpected opportunity

The top-order batter knows he is in a selection race ahead of next year's T20 World Cup from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/rz5iGIe

Sheffield Shield preview: Ashes selection race adds intrigue

Cameron Green will return to bowling duties while eyes will be on whether South Australia can defend their title from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/0Cqj2Jf

R Ashwin goes unsold in inaugural ILT20 player auction

Vipers were the only team to bid for Pakistan players a day after the PCB suspended all no-objection certificates for overseas leagues from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/HUC6WKL

Ravindra out of Australia series after 'major laceration'

The batter collided with a boundary board during fielding practice ahead of the T20Is from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/J3kiRlC

Bangladesh Women's coach suffers minor stroke at World Cup

Sarwar Imran in a stable condition at team hotel and hopeful of attending training on Wednesday from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/sYSUTpw

Devine wants New Zealand to 'hiss and roar' past Australia

NZ have lost all their last 15 completed ODIs against Australia, but captain Devine believes this stat doesn't matter in a World Cup from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Rh1xP3k

Pakistan pick uncapped Rohail Nazir, Asif Afridi and Faisal Akram for Tests against SA

The expanded squad of 18 will be trimmed closer to the start of the first Test from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/JaCwVZE

Squad depth in focus for New Zealand, Australia amid key absences

Eyes will be on the weather during a very early-season T20I series where the home side will look to regain the Chappell-Hadlee trophy from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/SuPzCri

Maxwell out of NZ tour with fractured wrist, Philippe called up

Maxwell was struck on the right wrist by a Mitch Owen straight drive while bowling in the nets and will likely miss the India series in late October from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/mQhDvSX

Nepal send out shockwaves beating West Indies 2-0

Aasif and Jora's half-centuries set the stage for a decimation of the former T20I world champions from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/32xPhls

Sanju Samson: I really enjoyed the pressure of an India-Pakistan game

Varun and Kuldeep shared six wickets in the final against Pakistan, before Sanju Samson steadied India's chase from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/WA13s4V

Tilak seals thriller to give India ninth Asia Cup title

The Asia Cup final went down to the wire as Tilak calmly helped India chase down 147 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/kNsLdzH

Bosch and Luus lead SA to confident win over Pakistan

South Africa overcame an early collapse to chase down 230 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/mHLtM1K

Sharmin Akhter and Nahida Akter seal thrilling warm-up game for Bangladesh

Sri Lanka were unable to chase down a target of 242 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ARP8x6H

'This team can go very far' - Jayasuriya 'fairly satisfied' with Sri Lanka's Asia Cup

Head coach says there is "no mental block against India" after defeat meant Sri Lanka lost all three games in Super Fours from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/0tzvpbG

Why was Shanaka not given run out in the Super Over drama?

There was chaos after Shanaka was initially given out caught behind, found short of his crease, but given not out for both from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/FvCbY6n

Morkel downplays Hardik, Abhishek fitness concerns

Both players were off the field for large portions of the second innings against Sri Lanka from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/X1QYvCS

Arshdeep's masterclass helps India pull off heist

Nissanka's ton got Sri Lanka within sight of victory but the remaining batters couldn't quite get them across the line from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/DNg4etQ

Mayank Agarwal 175 steers Yorkshire towards Division One safety

India overseas star underpins hosts' reply, to leave Durham looking towards Southampton clash from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/bmFkKts

BCCI lodges complaint with ICC against Farhan and Rauf

The PCB also appears to have lodged a complaint against Suryakumar Yadav for his "political" comments after the first India vs Pakistan game at the Asia Cup from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/DUXHGPZ

Resurgent Pakistan take on Bangladesh in virtual semi-final

Pakistan haven't won consecutive games in this tournament but their win over Sri Lanka could spur them on from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/tP1jnHg

Sloppy but unbeaten India storm into Asia Cup final

India will face the winner of Thursday's clash between Bangladesh and Pakistan, while Sri Lanka are out of contention now from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/XjB04cV

SA-WI T20I series likely to be reduced due to clash with World Cup

The five T20Is were the only home series for the South Africa men's team this summer from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/hY71yeI

Asalanka: Sri Lanka have to 'get combinations right ahead of the World Cup'

"We have to take responsibility," Charith Asalanka says of Dasun Shanaka and himself after they fell off back-to-back deliveries at a crucial stage of the game from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/iDsJGFO

Nawaz, Talat trump Sri Lanka in nervy chase

Sri Lanka are on the brink of elimination in the Asia Cup after sliding to their second successive defeat from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3rZYNuw

India go in as strong favourites against upbeat Bangladesh

Bangladesh will hope to create an upset after beating Sri Lanka in their first Super Four game from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/C6QVlf3

Ashwin in talks with four BBL clubs, set to play latter stages of tournament

Former India great set to become the first capped male Indian player to play in the BBL with Thunder, Hurricanes, Sixers and Strikers all chasing him from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/B49nICZ

Similar goals, similar problems: SL, Pakistan resume borderline sappy yet competitive rivalry

Sri Lanka have history on their side, having won their last five T20Is against Pakistan going back to October 2019 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/x6PNbui

Agha on Fakhar dismissal: 'It did look like it bounced ahead of the keeper'

"If he had batted through the powerplay, we would probably have scored 190" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/BEWmzvX

Abhishek: Didn't like Pakistan 'coming at us without any reason'

The India opener also credited India's team management for showing faith in his high-risk style and allowing him to express himself from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/QF7ePmL

Abhishek smashes 74 off 39 as India ease past Pakistan

Abhishek and Gill added 105 in just 59 balls as India chased down 172 with seven balls to spare from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/0Ln82uX

'It's about controlling those emotions' in high-stakes CPL 2025 final

The CPL 2025 final pits the two fiercest rivals in the competition - Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders - against each other from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/98loYKV

Mandhana: 'Huge belief in the whole team that we can win from any point'

She felt fielding was one area India can improve on in the lead-up to the upcoming World Cup from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/QkrBLK7

Brookes stars in thrilling chase as Worcestershire seal One-Day Cup glory

Orr century, Currie five-for give Hampshire the edge until flying finish at Trent Bridge from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/MCWhcZo

Axar hurts head, could be in doubt for Pakistan clash

The allrounder suffered the injury while fielding in the match against Oman from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/wxHzBhO

Brits 171* trumps Amin 122 as South Africa clinch series

Pakistan lost six wickets for 40 runs late in the chase to lose the match by 25 runs from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/83D2hE1

Somerset handed points deduction for 'below average' pitch

Taunton surface falls foul of ECB regulations after 35 wickets fell in two days of Durham fixture in July from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/QDKfLwt

Inglis out of T20 tour of New Zealand with a calf strain, Carey called up

Inglis pulled up sore after training session in Perth on Tuesday and a subsequent scan ruled him out of the three-match series from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/gUaTlqS

Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan to face each other for round two on September 21

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will begin the Super Four round on September 20 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/O1WRi76

Shaheen Afridi's cameo drags Pakistan to 146

Siddique and Simranjeet picked up seven wickets between them for UAE from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/sHzoa5x

Lyndon James takes centre stage to leave champions on ropes

Notts gain vital first-innings advantage before Matthew Fisher's second five-for keeps Surrey in touch from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ZCKoJT5

'Haven't achieved much at all' - Harris' message as South Australia defend twin titles

Head coach Ryan Harris says South Australia have talked about still hunting ahead of the domestic season after last summer's memorable scenes from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/XOhZ4zE

Maxwell named for 50-over return for Victoria despite ODI retirement

Matt Short also makes his return from injury ahead of Australia's T20I tour of New Zealand from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/IiXBPAg

Nissanka helps Sri Lanka edge sloppy Hong Kong in a thriller

Hong Kong gave Sri Lanka a scare, but a slew of dropped chances meant they could not pull off the upset from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/f6Yhlkc

McCullum considering Brook over Pope as Ashes vice-captain

England coach drops hint that white-ball captain could be in line for Test promotion from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/NqGi8na

सूर्यकुमार ने जीत को अपने जन्मदिन पर भारत के लिए 'परफ़ेक्ट रिटर्न गिफ़्ट' बताया

लगातार दूसरी बार प्लेयर ऑफ़ द मैच पुरस्कार जीतने वाले कुलदीप ने कहा कि उनमें अभी भी बहुत सुधार की गुंजाइश है from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/d0WmKA8

Kuldeep, Axar and Abhishek lead India to thumping win

India dominated from start to finish to extend their dominance over Pakistan to 11-3 in T20Is from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/MN3yju8

Smeed 94 powers Somerset to Blast glory in record 195-run chase

Toby Albert gives Hampshire the edge until formidable chase, with Dickson and Gregory key to finale from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/jxqmBGs

Harmanpreet says India believe they can beat Australia 'any day'

Alyssa Healy offered her endorsement as well, saying this was the "most stable Indian team she has seen." from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/iUPfaK1

Nissanka, Mishara and SL bowlers trample Bangladesh in NRR-boosting win

Bangladesh made only 139 after being reduced to 0 for 2 in the first innings, and Sri Lanka won with 32 balls to spare from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/06ZlYWP

Pakistan spinners raze Oman after Haris' fifty

Despite making only 160 for 7, Pakistan cruise to a 93-run win in their Asia Cup opener from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/PaKzm9X

South Africa bowl first, bring in Fortuin as Archer returns for England

Keshav Maharaj ruled out of series after groin strain in Wednesday's warm-ups from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/gQaGK9L

Australia ready to embrace 'little bit of unknowns' at ODI World Cup

McGrath confident of Australia's "settled squad" with "so much depth" to defend the ODI title despite the unfamiliar conditions from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/XMsZrIf

Holder keeps Patriots' playoff chances alive, Royals eliminated

Holder not only anchored Patriots' innings with an unbeaten fifty but also delivered a match-winning final over from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/0WdBAX5

Hridoy hits back at critics as Bangladesh opt for safety over speed

"We could have finished the game earlier but we stuck to the demands of the situation. Our mentality is to always win." from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/9ueMiqc

Litton leads the way as Bangladesh overcome Hong Kong

Bangladesh started their Asia Cup campaign with a seven-wicket win from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/fWh1dBo

Brook content to move on quickly from 'shambles of a night'

England opted not to risk Jofra Archer given the conditions once the game was shortened from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/QRNzkdq

England bowl first, rest Archer in nine-over shoot-out vs South Africa

Welsh rain finally clears as South Africa load up on pace for shortened match from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/SYgk73J

Batters were overawed by India's big names, says UAE coach Lalchand Rajput

Rajput hopes his team can bounce back and push for T20 World Cup qualification from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3LwAvIt

Tongue's lashing spell puts Notts back in box seat

Worcestershire close second day five down after Tongue takes out top three in fiery burst of 9-1-24-3 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/n046wXx

Usman Shinwari retires from international cricket at just 31

Usman Shinwari, the left-arm quick, played just 34 times for Pakistan across formats between 2013 and 2019 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/9E0qpJr

No regrets for Konstas as he prepares to fight for Ashes berth

The Australia A tour of India will mark the start of Konstas' season before a defining month of Sheffield Shield cricket for New South Wales from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/IwQMnAY

Mitchell Stanley takes five as Lancashire trigger Kent collapse

Fifties from Bens Compton and Dawkins provide platform before home side stumble from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Gry7gv9

Pennington, Tongue thrive in old haunts to keep Notts on track

Worcestershire old boys increase threat of relegation as title-chasers take charge from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ZU42Pdz

Powell, Green give Royals their first win of the season

Tim David's blitz in vain for St Lucia Kings, who went down by 27 runs from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/XeHKj3k

Jofra Archer: 'There was an ooh or an aah every single over'

Fast bowler declares injury-free summer to be a "tick" after helping England seal record consolation win from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/9TSPyf3

South Africa bowl, Codi Yusuf handed debut

Wiaan Mulder returns after illness; England bring back Jamie Overton for Saqib Mahmood from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/MzsS4la

Pretorius' late sixes trump Pollard's to help Amazon Warriors clinch thriller

Pollard smashed the fastest half-century of this CPL, off 17 balls, but it wasn't enough from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/VOp5ucw

Devastating Dickson powers Somerset to Finals Day

Hosts turn the tables in thrilling late burst as Birmingham are left stunned at Taunton from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/9Xge16x

Shreyas Iyer to lead India A in multi-day matches against Australia A

Nitish Kumar Reddy, who suffered a knee injury on the recent England tour, also makes a comeback from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/L2HAq5P

Gous leads Falcons to last-ball victory, Royals continue to be winless

Brandon King's unbeaten 98 went in vain as Chris Green put down four catches in the chase from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2FHTbNM

Albert-Lynn stand lays platform as Hampshire seal Finals Day spot

Durham left with too much to do after openers, Cartwright smash rapid fifties in total of 221 for 8 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/YNpJtMK

Hossan century underpins powerful Bangladesh win in first Youth ODI

Minto stars for England with five-for, but Ratan takes 4 for 9 to seal comfortable victory from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/mXRux5b

Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa at T20 World Cup regional qualifiers

"Huge honour to represent my heritage, culture, villages, and family," he says after being named in Samoa's squad for the Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/iGpfdYF

Molineux set to make return from injury in ODI World Cup

There are no surprises in Australia's 15-player group which will be led by Alyssa Healy as they aim to defend their title from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/crXPyMl

Hampshire edge out Essex in low-scoring tussle at Chelmsford

Bouchier, Kemp top-score with 31 before Davies, Tyson defend below-par target of 102 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/neJhipk

UAE recall Matiullah, Simranjeet in Waseem-led Asia Cup squad

Right-arm quick Matiullah, left-arm spinner Simranjeet are additions to the side playing ongoing T20I tri-series from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/5yoaNEv

Shamsi leads Kings spinners to thump Knight Riders and top the table

Tim Seifert and Ackeem Auguste led the chase of 110, as Kings topped the table and ended TKR's winning streak from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/iRHV1GX

Brilliant Bopara century powers Northants to Finals Day

Sam Curran fights for Surrey with unbeaten 69 but Scrimshaw three-for seals win for visitors from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/kUFo3r7

Iyer, Jaiswal in strong West Zone line-up against Central Zone

With Kuldeep Yadav and Dhruv Jurel missing, Central Zone will rely on Rajat Patidar's experience to challenge West Zone from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/xECAy5O

ODI rankings: Raza new No. 1 allrounder, Maharaj first among bowlers

Raza scored 151 runs and took a wicket in two ODIs against Sri Lanka from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/efGgPBo

Capitals vs Vipers to kick off ILT20 2025-26 on December 2, final on January 4

There are four double-header days scheduled, with the league stage ending on December 28 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/8IvZdkw

Cummins may 'take a few risks' to be able to play Ashes

Australia's captain has been sidelined for the next two months after scans showed a back problem from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/0uZL3jP

Starc announces retirement from T20Is to focus on Tests, 2027 ODI World Cup

The left-arm quick was part of the Australia side that won the 2021 T20 World Cup from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/jDzM12B

Overton's shock decision sounds alarm bells for England schedule

An active Test cricketer choosing T20 franchise over Ashes tour is unprecedented development from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/nC4SH5G

Jacks, Sowter clinch Oval Invincibles' Men's Hundred three-peat

Injury-hit Rockets fail to fire as best team in tournament history extend their dominant run from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/KqpNwj0

Dawson's best propels Hampshire into final

Imam-Ul-Haq century impresses but Liam Dawson emerges on top with List A career highlight of 142 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/rPQ9U41

Khurram Shahzad fires Worcestershire into Trent Bridge final

Pakistan seamer takes 4 for 36 after Daniel Lategan's 78 lays foundation from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/25zpvwf

Brook challenges Crawley, Cox to push for England white-ball call-ups

Superchargers captain hails form of fellow batters, and stays upbeat after unfortunate Eliminator exit from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/RvueI0M

Sri Lanka bowl with Nuwanidu in for injured Madushka

Zimbabwe made two changes with Clive Madande and debutant Ernest Masuku coming in from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Uk28xXN

Hosein, Hales, Munro help Knight Riders consolidate CPL top spot

Tahir tried to stage a fightback with a triple-wicket over but failed to get support from his Amazon Warriors team-mates from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Co6WhMb

Trent Rockets progress to Men's Hundred final after Eliminator wash-out

Dan Lawrence battles with unbeaten 44 but weather has the final say in Superchargers' campaign from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/HKMYsdm

Bangladesh opt to bowl in series opener, Saif Hassan returns after two years

Netherlands made five changes from their last T20I from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/H5TErj8

Head coach Dravid part ways with Rajasthan Royals

The franchise said Dravid was offered a broader position as part of the structural review but he decided not to take it from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/J0WCXsm

Jayant Yadav signs with Puducherry for 2025-26 domestic season

The decision stems from wanting to play all three formats, something he could not do at Haryana since 2023-24 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/I0or5Mn

Munro and Pooran power Knight Riders to the top of the table

Barbados Royals stay rooted to the bottom of the table after their third loss in four games from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/NJXE13P

Roy, Overton star as Southern Brave seal fourth spot in thriller

Welsh Fire condemned to wooden spoon once again despite best efforts of Kohler-Cadmore from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/TvwDG3W

Southern Brave make history with 100% league record

Lauren Bell triggers 8 for 27 collapse to consign Welsh Fire to bottom of the pile from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/kBaRysl

Hazlewood: England will bring an 'unbelievable' batting line-up for the Ashes

The fast bowler is keen to keep himself in action ahead of facing England and will likely combine white and red-ball cricket from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/fu94qgT

Rehan stars as Rockets cling on in three-wicket thriller

Birmingham Phoenix battle back after posting 111 for 9, but hosts do enough to seal second spot from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/WuzaFPI

Sciver-Brunt fifty takes Rockets over the line

Nervy three-wicket win over Phoenix concludes fourth-placed campaign from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/1VfSRsA

Lenham five-for fells Warwickshire in rain-affected chase

Sussex prevail thanks to Clark 82 as elimination creeps up on hosts from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/o6rOfQN

Netherlands call up 17-year-old Cedric de Lange; Braat, Zulfiqar set for comebacks

The trio will tour Bangladesh for the three T20Is because of injuries to Ryan Klein and Fred Klaassen, and the withdrawal of Saqib Zulfiqar from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/qj09iGr

O'Rourke faces lengthy spell out with back stress fracture

Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips will also miss the T20I series against Australia while captain Mitchell Santner faces a fitness race from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/NkWoYie

Government funds £1.5million all-weather domes in Luton and Lancashire

ECB welcomes funding although it falls well short of £35 million pledge from Rishi Sunak last year from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/5TaNire

Jacks, Cox lead romp as Oval Invincibles close in on final berth

Only an improbable NRR swing can deny champions an automatic return to Lord's after 22-ball win from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/nSm0rKU

Milnes seven-for, Imam century keeps Yorkshire on a roll

Sussex pay price for a lack of acceleration, though local seagull steals the show, and banana from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/o4k5LXV

Mayes comes of age as Hampshire hunt down hefty 340 target

Teenager gives glimpse of potential to leave Derbyshire winless in thriller from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/WcxqTnu

Barnard stars with bat and ball as Lees century is outdone

Allrounder claims two wickets before anchoring 301-run chase with unbeaten hundred from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/KwmMSci

Pollard-powered Knight Riders get past Kings after David dismissal sparks debate

It was Knight Riders' second win in three games this season, and lifted them to third place on the points table from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/wBCpNP0

Williamson, Dawson lead Spirit charge to dent Brave's knockout hopes

Jamie Smith sets tone with 44 off 18 as Spirit keep season alive - for now from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/se1v8MQ

Jess Jonassen finally gets Welsh Fire off the mark with first win

Australian allrounder hits 44 off 17 then takes three-for as sorry Phoenix lose again from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/4PTky2J

Kelly and Carter to lead young New Zealand A squad in South Africa

Ten New Zealand internationals have been named and will hope to further their credentials under coach Daniel Flynn from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Ey4Nk7O

Holder stars with bat and ball to help Patriots end losing streak

Barbados Royals remain winless after two games, while the latest win has lifted Patriots to second spot on the table from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/pQjJXKV

Curran-Cox onslaught sees Invincibles home

Remarkable 10-ball hitting barrage turns game after Joe Root's 76 put Trent Rockets in control from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/t0j6dFz

Rockets keep slim hopes alive with six-wicket win

Invincibles kept in check by spin trio of Kirstie Gordon, Ash Gardner and Alana King from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/9PDqpCN

McCoy and Allen lead Falcons to victory as Knight Riders fluff their lines

With 14 needed off the last over, Shamar Springer bowled four dot balls to Kieron Pollard to give Falcons the match, and the No. 1 spot on the points table from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/VRDwuOh

Essex's young and old combine as Westley, Allison tons down Glamorgan

231-run stand between 36-year-old club captain and 20-year-old rookie sets up home win from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/YW3thFm

Leicestershire and Derbyshire share 624 runs in dramatic tie

18-year-old Alex Green takes third five-for in five games before final-over drama from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/PNjpCOU

Vikramjit back in Netherlands squad for Bangladesh T20Is

There were also call-ups for legspinner Shariz Ahmed and left-arm pacer Ben Fletcher from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/NbMUqIj

Chase's all-round effort trumps Holder's heroics with bat in last-ball thriller

Charles and David also contributed with the bat to hand Patriots their third loss in four games from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/VRlmNLv

Rehan Ahmed spearheads Trent Rockets' fourth win out of five

Legspinning allrounder takes 2 for 14 then belts 45 not out against abject Originals from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/CcRKhTI

Alex Marshall: 'The biggest threat to any league is when it appears vulnerable'

With the BPL embroiled in fixing allegations, the BCB's new anti-corruption consultant is designing a new integrity unit from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ot1W7Jv

Shubman Gill returns to India's T20I squad as vice-captain for Asia Cup

No place for Yashasvi Jaiswal or Shreyas Iyer in 15-member squad from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/k1XIFU8

Rabada ruled out of Australia ODI series with ankle inflammation

Maphaka, the highest wicket-taker of the T20I series, was added to the squad on Monday from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/eKJIOBw

Jordan Cox, Sam Curran fifties seal thumping win for Oval Invincibles

Rashid Khan takes three wickets in a set as Southern Brave suffer third straight defeat from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/U5eaVN1

Jaydn Denly, Ben Dawkins guide Kent to victory

Josh Bohannon's century goes in vain for Lancashire from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/kIBVUep

Tom Lammonby century not enough to save Somerset

Warwickshire win with three balls to spare after Jake Lintott's quickfire 50 and contributions from Kai Smith, Rob Yates, Zen Malik and Hamza Shaikh from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/VM9zvjq

Dottin stars as Originals clinch thriller

Her 26-ball 51 gives stellar Originals bowling attack something to defend in low-scoring game from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/qWYCb3L

No Babar, Rizwan in Pakistan squad for Asia Cup

Fakhar Zaman, who suffered a hamstring injury in the West Indies, has recovered and is part of the squad from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/cxr1Wwo

Gore's unbeaten fifty guides Falcons to first win of season

Despite strong spells from Warrican and Mujeeb, fielding lapses cost Royals in a tight finish from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/iPUs6mD

Jordan Cox 86* off 29 leads Oval Invincibles to new record total

Back-to-back champions rack up 226 for 4 to hand Welsh Fire hefty defeat from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/tzMUkxD

Bancroft century boosts Gloucestershire's unbeaten streak

Overseas star carries his bat in 144-ball 143 to give his side four wins from four from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/yqdHPxu

Brett D'Oliveira 138 leads Worcestershire home in tall chase

Caleb Jewell hundred helps Derbyshire post 315 but late collapse lets Rapids back in from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/t192HuG

SL domestic player Saliya Saman banned for five years

He has been found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board anti-corruption code during the 2021 season of the Abu Dhabi T10 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/NSnotAl

Australia in unfamiliar territory in T20I series decider against South Africa

Both sides weigh up extra spin options based off some spin success in the most recent ODI and BBL matches in Cairns in 2022 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/jGWvT80

Salamkheil four-for sets up Patriots win on CPL 2025 opening night

Patriots stuttered a little bit in their small chase against Falcons, but Alick Athanaze and Jason Holder finished the job with five overs to spare from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/NQYJ7W0

Promoted Jamie Smith hands Rockets season's first defeat

Spirit's pace attack of Jamie Overton, Dan Worrall, Luke Wood and Richard Gleeson hunted brilliantly as a pack from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ZKX4mNQ

Originals bowlers extinguish Fire

Lauren Filer's 3 for 8 backed up by two wickets each for Kathryn Bryce, Mahika Gaur and Sophie Ecclestone from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/l80BxSe

The Carey question: Will Australia need wicketkeeping back-up for the T20 World Cup?

Early next year the selectors will need to decide if there's a spot in a 15-player squad for a reserve keeper from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Iuz4SQE

Plunket Shield's 100th season to start on November 18

As part of the centenary celebrations, NZC has designed a special logo and will unveil an all-time Plunket Shield XI from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/n4p3Aab

Liam Livingstone blitz gets Birmingham Phoenix off the mark

Phoenix captain hits 4-6-6-6-4 off Rashid Khan as Invincibles lose unbeaten record from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/heQHiYr

Australia bowl first, Carey in for ill Inglis; SA recall van der Dussen

Inglis has been suffering with the flu while South Africa have changed the balance of their side from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Id75Omy

West Indies 'hedging our bets' as fear over two-tier WTC grows

"We are just two years out of being in that group [the lower tier] for 100 years," warns Clive Lloyd from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/MGbCJuT

Cricket West Indies works on roadmap with 'about a hundred things to improve'

"The game has evolved, and technology and analytics, and we now have to see a new way of finding ourselves back to being very competitive," Brian Lara says from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/YqsJQVI

Originals hold off David Warner charge to record first win

Jos Buttler holds together hosts' batting before Sonny Baker, Josh Tongue shine with ball from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/bmfya8o

Sam Robson, Joe Cracknell crack Sussex with punishing stand

Middlesex coast to chase of 256 as visitors left light at Lord's from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/5QiVRWc

Thamsyn Newton retires from all forms of cricket

She was part of four Super Smash title wins with Wellington Blaze and two HBJ Shield titles - one each with Wellington and Canterbury from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/t8lLZHs

New Zealand Women begin World Cup prep with Chennai camp

Head coach Ben Sawyer and assistant coach Craig McMillan oversee ten New Zealand players including Jess Kerr, Brooke Halliday and Georgia Plimmer from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/tb92SCd

BCB ropes in Alex Marshall for its anti-corruption unit among new appointments

The board also introduced Mymensingh as the latest first-class team. It will replace Dhaka Metropolis from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/vmSBz79

Warner, Spirit take spoils despite Bairstow fire

Unbeaten 70 from Australian opener proves decisive as Welsh Fire fall short of famous comeback from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/umoDhc6

Can't bat, can't play? Allrounders take centre stage in Conrad's T20 spin vision

With 20 T20Is scheduled before South Africa embark on the T20 World Cup, the road back for Maharaj and Shamsi looks unclear from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/TBNmLXq

Alfie Ogborne, Thomas Rew help Somerset overcome Will Rhodes' all-round show

Durham allrounder hits 100 and takes three wickets but ends up on losing side from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/VG691gF

Pakistan field with uncertain weather on the cards, West Indies play four pacers

Hasan Nawaz is on his ODI debut and Sufiyan Muqeem is Pakistan's only specialist spinner from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ITCZrvK

Former Australia coach Tim Nielsen takes charge of Australia Under-19s

Nielsen will coach a 15-man squad against India Under-19s in Australia next month but Ollie Peake is not available due to Australia A duty from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ubmiLAN

Zak Crawley steers Superchargers chase after Fire fizzle out

Visitors post sub-par total despite punchy Bairstow-Smith opening stand from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/wbRuNEB

Outlaws conjure astonishing comeback to tie with Rapids

Maiden List A fifties for Joe Pocklington, Rob Lord put Notts in contention after centuries for Jake Libby, Kashif Ali from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/YShdgj0

Zimbabwe bat on Brendan Taylor's Test return

Taylor's last Test was in 2021 and he came in for Ben Curran, while New Zealand handed out three debuts from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ZijmM1X

Konstas, Peake, McSweeney named in Australia A squad for India tour

Ashes hopefuls Weatherald, Harris, Bancroft, Renshaw not included as the squad is a look towards the 2027 Test tour of India, with Connolly, Murphy and Rocchiccioli included as spinners from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/aoPMFOC

Southern Brave sneak home as Anderson falls flat on Hundred debut

Reece Topley clinches one-wicket nail-biter after Tymal Mills stars with ball from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/CWFQgG0

Rew brothers steer Somerset to victory with century stand

James Rew scores unbeaten ton batting with younger brother, Thomas, for first time in senior match from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Fpt68dR

Grace Harris 89* trumps Meg Lanning 85 as Spirit start defence with win

Champions post second-highest score in women's Hundred thanks to Harris and Griffith knocks from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/DZc1H5V

Ollie Robinson, Will Rhodes dismantle Sussex

Keeper-batter's first List A century for Durham was followed by Will Rhodes' maiden List A five-for from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/qmz9oZ7

Cliff five-for sends Warwickshire tumbling

Imam-ul-Haq notches fifty as Yorkshire wrap up comfortable win in Scarborough from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/RTQcSBM

Yorkshire to start clearing debts of £25 million as Hundred money lands

The Sun Group's first payments for the Northern Superchargers franchise will be made on Thursday after which Yorkshire will clear their debts from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/c7CFJDH

Mohammed Amir, Imad Wasim signed as Hundred replacements

Pair join Northern Superchargers after Pakistan players were snubbed in draft earlier this year from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/U32vots

Fakhar ruled out of remainder of West Indies tour with hamstring injury

Fakhar Zaman will return home after the T20I series and continue his rehab at the PCB's National Cricket Academy from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Ezyw8Wd

Fakhar out with hamstring injury; Pakistan bring in Khushdil and Rauf and bat first in decider

West Indies are unchanged for the deciding T20I of the three-match series in Lauderhill from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/NBoV9qG

Root: Heavy roller on day five could be an 'advantage' for England

The England batter is confident that the lower order can knock off the remaining 35 runs to seal the series from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/F0RWrjl

'He's all in' - Root says shoulder dislocation won't prevent Woakes from batting

"Hopefully, it doesn't get to that. But he had some throwdowns in here at one point, and he's ready if needed" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/RSMtgoB

Holder: 'I have a burning desire to make a change, so I keep putting in my best effort'

The experienced allrounder helped West Indies break their losing streak in the format with a superb performance with the bat and ball in the second T20I against Pakistan from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ZaDU4yT

PCB issues 'blanket ban' on future participation in WCL

This comes after India forfeited two games, including the semi-final, against Pakistan due to strained political relations between the two countries from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2HJRksE

Pakistan bat and bring in Hasan Ali for Rauf; WI make two changes

Alick Athanaze replaced opener Johnson Charles, and Keacy Carty came in for Jediah Blades from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/0YvsD1p

Jaiswal hundred, Siraj's late strike make India favourites

England lose Zak Crawley to last ball of day after being set 374 to win with series on the line from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/AzYPkI9

'That was the plan' - Prasidh on verbal duel with Root

"But I didn't expect the couple of words I said to get such a big reaction from him," says the fast bowler from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Dk01IGf

Dropped catches leave England 'frustrated' and 'disappointed'

They dropped three catches in the first 15 overs of India's second innings from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ntI4Tmz

Libby makes twin hundreds as Worcestershire chase comes close

Teams settle for enthralling draw after Hampshire's enterprising declaration from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/upvSfHN

Kishore five-for drives Surrey to lead-extending win over Durham

Sam Curran makes 40 in run-chase as Durham's relegation woes are heightened from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/hjYCS1X

Ben Raine, Emilio Gay fashion narrow lead over Surrey

Raine's 5 for 72 and Gay's 99 have given Durham a lead of 53 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/kq1Y7NE

Walter, Westley keep Essex flying high

Warwickshire bowlers made to toil as home batters cash in on good mood following Hove win from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/8i1bpeJ

Zimbabwe Cricket receives US$ 50,000 sponsorship to support domestic teams

The funding from CABS, the financial institution, will go directly to the five provincial teams from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2IizPjT

'Batting always one step behind' but captain Shai Hope happy with bowling attack

Following the 5-0 T20I loss to Australia, the West Indies captain bemoaned his team's consistency from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/HMI3Cer

Australia win full set of tosses, bowl again in hunt for 5-0

Adam Zampa plays his 100th T20I but Rovman Powell remains on 99 after being ruled out through injury from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/IXDtLa0

Gambhir bats for injury replacements in Tests, Stokes finds idea 'ridiculous'

Rishabh Pant returned to bat in the first innings despite a fracture, before being ruled out of the fifth Test from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/lCzaJBn

Jagadeesan replaces Pant in India squad for fifth Test at The Oval

In the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy, he made 816 runs at 74.18. He followed that with 674 runs at 56.16 in 2024-25 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3HIh8ZP

Grace Harris overpowers Bears as Surrey claim Women's Blast

Favourites prove too strong despite spinners giving Warwickshire hope from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/JqI6r4P

'Jadeja and Washington deserved a century' - Gill on the dramatic end

Stokes said that given the quick turnaround, he didn't want to risk any of his frontline bowlers getting injured from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/suSlXdg

England six wickets away from series win after Archer gets Gill before lunch

India lost both their overnight batters, Rahul and Gill, and still trail by 88 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/pIgiE0o

David, Dwarshuis rested, Forde replaces Motie, Australia bowl first again

Hardie and Bartlett come into the XI as Australia rest David for precautionary reasons after his stunning century on Friday from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Ty3k2ap

England hope 'stiff and sore' Stokes can bowl on fifth day at Old Trafford

The England captain was nursing a cramp and didn't bowl on day four at Old Trafford from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/PJDFZER

Superman Stokes puts England in command but Rahul, Gill keep India in the fight

India were 0 for 2 after England piled on 669, but Rahul and Gill batted out two sessions to give India hope for survival from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ZQvbyWF

South Africa opt to bowl in tri-series final; NZ make four changes

NZ, who brought Conway and Mitchell back, are unbeaten in four matches in this competition from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/udo06zv

Root revels in 'pinch-yourself moment' but wary of getting 'caught up in this stuff'

After becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Tests, he said those were moments he would only "look back on at the end of my career" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/dBVCfSy

Australia bowl first; Blades makes T20I debut

The visitors have brought back Sean Abbott in place of spinner Matt Kuhnemann from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/1ZkSwME

Morkel: 'We're trying our best to find ways for Kuldeep to get in'

"I think it's finding when he comes in, how we can find balance and get the batting line-up to be a little bit longer and stronger" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/yGD68xz

Hartley six-for puts Lancashire in control despite Charlesworth 160

Gloucestershire opener adds unbeaten fifty second time around as hosts follow on from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/sJdITKY

Du Plooy, Williamson centuries grind Northamptonshire down

Visitors rattled in reply to massive 625 for 8 declared, after trio of hundreds from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/OLieWbu

James double-century bags maximum batting points for Nottinghamshire

Hampshire reply with resolve after title-chasers post imposing 578 for 8 declared from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/MUJ5Hzh

Albert, openers help England extend lead after Malhotra 120

India Under-19 collapsed after a 133-run stand between Malhotra and Mhatre from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/vPmAkSZ

New Zealand bring in O'Rourke and Foulkes, and opt to field first

South Africa included three spinners - George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy and Nqaba Peter - and rested Nandre Burger and Lungi Ngidi from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/x74tSy9

Weatherald pushes Ashes case with 183 for Australia A

Opener shared a 209-run stand with Australia A skipper Jason Sangha who also made an unbeaten 121 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/BgOLZlv

Karun Nair to return home to Karnataka for 2025-26 domestic season

Karun Nair has been granted the NOC to return to the side he played most of his domestic cricket for from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/BcTzZM2

Brook embraces 'no more nice guys' as England seek All Black mentality

Batter enjoyed chance to have a go at India 'in the right manner' during feisty third Test at Lord's from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/IctgJLE

Nerves with the ball, calm with the bat, Owen happy with dream debut

Owen also revealed that his game plan in an unfamiliar role at No. 6 was no different to when he has dominated as a franchise opener from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/4Y589C7

Australia opt to bowl in first T20I against WI, hand debut to Mitchell Owen

Evin Lewis was out injured for the hosts, who hope to give Andre Russell the perfect send off from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/nTMf4Yv

Rew, Ekansh battle back for England after India's flying start

Openers rolled for ducks before England battle back on rain-affected day at Chelmsford from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/6H3wrJz

Hesson slams 'unacceptable' Mirpur pitch

"It is still no excuse for some of the decisions we made with the bat. But this pitch is not up to international standards" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/GEfHeoO

Nuwanidu continues fine form as Australia A attack labours

Four bowlers struck for the home side but it was tough going on the opening day in Darwin from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/uoH64Or

Short out of West Indies series as Marsh's bowling remains 'offline'

The allrounder has picked up a minor side strain during training but is expected to be fit to face South Africa next month from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ZIHQgPT

India vs Pakistan called off in veterans' World Championship of Legends

Dhawan issued a statement which cited the "current geopolitical situation and prevailing tensions" as the reason for pulling out from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/RFBbziX

Beaumont obstructing the field appeal evokes memories of Dean run-out

Deepti Sharma the bowler as Lord's ODI briefly veers towards controversy again from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/RvL5ijm

Griffith leads Essex to consolation win over Durham

Spinners Smale and Maqsood strangle chase as visitors fall narrowly short from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/49EiULS

King six secures tie after Luff, Wellington give Somerset glimpse of victory

Mahika Gaur claims 3 for 15 to limit visitors but Lancashire comes unstuck before thrilling finale from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/7LiZKwB

Buttler, Anderson deliver Roses glory for Lancashire

Former England team-mates produce vital roles with bat and ball to seal 21-run victory from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/iMNb0xQ

Allround Ethan Brookes keeps Rapids' slim hopes bubbling

Victory keeps mathematical hopes of quarter-finals alive, although results must go their way from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/tKaY3iR

Tickner hurts Rangpur before rain ruins game

The rain-hit affair was the last league match of GSL 2025 with Riders already in the final and Stags knocked out from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/tAecgl0

ICC proposes USA Cricket Board resign as part of roadmap for Olympics certification

The development is part of the need for USAC to secure the national governing body status ahead of LA28 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/OTlcjpJ

Clive Lloyd: 'We have to examine all aspects of West Indies cricket'

He was invited to be part of an emergency summit on the game after WI were rolled over for 27 by Australia at Sabina Park from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/zN3gJeM

Bruce and Heaphy set up Central Districts' first win of GSL 2025

Hobart Hurricanes started poorly in the 168 chase, but got close because of a big stand between Nabi and Allen from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Vt1bfOp

Boland the best in 100 years, but remains unlucky man

The pace bowler continued his remarkable Test career with a hat-trick but when his next appearance will be remains unclear from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/aLb1f65

England U19s hold out for draw after Hamza Shaikh hundred

India U19s set home side target of 350 in 63 overs but unable to force victory in final session from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/YE2Z68a

Kate Cross wants England to focus on 'being calm under pressure moments'

England bowler says ODIs are a "fresh start" after the team went down 2-3 in T20Is against India from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/wHzO2Ur

Starc six-for, Boland hat-trick consign West Indies to 27 all-out and 0-3 defeat

West Indies' second innings lasted only 14.3 overs and had seven batters dismissed on a duck as they went down by 176 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/HM0sRmz

Starc takes the fastest five-wicket haul in men's Test history

He picked up his 400th Test wicket on the way to a five-for in just 15 balls from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/zIjngim

Bashir ruled out of last two England vs India Tests with fractured finger

He is set to undergo surgery on the little finger of his non-bowling hand, giving Dawson or Leach a chance to play at Old Trafford from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/F9kLgEB

Klaassen shows his class as Kent overpower Middlesex

Muyeye's fifty closes the contest out to keep quarter-final hopes alive from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/5gwptDB

England bowl and rest Filer and Bell; Goud debuts for India

Maia Bouchier also came in for Alice Capsey for England from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/SlV2dH6

Joe Root proposes limit to how often teams can request ball changes

"I personally think that if you want to keep getting the ball changed then each team gets three challenges every 80 overs and that's it" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/K2GEYrL

West Indies, Australia weigh up selection for pink-ball challenge

Neither side confirmed their XI the day before the final Test with Australia leaving the door ajar to leave out Nathan Lyon from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/pS4aveZ

Bumrah five-for, Archer's Test return headline closely-contested day

KL Rahul headed to stumps unbeaten on 53 with India 242 runs behind England's first innings 387 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/nltY5y4

Rehan delivers six-wicket victory as Foxes stay in the hunt

Unbeaten half-century sinks Northamptonshire with 23 balls to spare from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/KEacmL8

England sweat on Ben Stokes as spectre of injury looms

Captain needed treatment on the field after apparently experiencing discomfort to his groin from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ZbqvU2G

Bangladesh look to turn tour around; Sri Lanka eye T20I resurgence

Both teams have not been in great form in the format in recent times from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/LQnJr0K

Alice Davidson-Richards stars with ball and bat as Surrey cement top spot

Her 3 for 11 keeps Warwickshire below par, then unbroken stand of 42 in 24 balls with Kalea Moore sees Surrey home from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/PWYL6nm

Leus du Plooy takes over as Middlesex captain for Championship and Blast

Batter takes over from Roland-Jones and Eskinazi as club continues to undergo mid-season upheaval from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3VKk04O

Freedom in final after Qualifier 1 abandoned due to heavy rain

With no reserve day scheduled, Freedom advanced directly to the final, having finished first on the points table from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/YHDpTUZ

Former Australia quick Gordon Rorke dies aged 87

He made his mark on debut in the 1958-59 Ashes before his career was cut short from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/zBR8dTo

Somerset ride into quarter-finals on back of Tom Kohler-Cadmore 90

Essex lose again as Matt Henry four-for confirms crushing win for South Group leaders from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/lbMTDoL

Mehidy: Lack of big partnerships cost Bangladesh the game

He also urged the middle order to show more fight after Bangladesh failed to bat out 50 overs in any of the three ODIs from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/N5mFlxQ

Haris Rauf out of MLC playoffs with hamstring injury, Lister named replacement

The injury also puts Haris Rauf's participation in Pakistan's three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting on July 20, in doubt from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/rzHwlCB

'Not the immediate plan' - David parks ODI thoughts ahead of big T20I year

The T20 finisher has not played 50-over cricket since his four ODIs in 2023 and has no plans to play any this year despite opportunities being available in a new-look Australia ODI team from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/yuML9am

'Small step forward' for Konstas but 'great opportunity' beckons for domestic batters

Australia coach Andrew McDonald said it was "too early" to judge Konstas following his 25 and 0 in Grenada from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/OACuwjt

Mulder: Lara keeping that record is exactly the way it should be

Mulder explains why he declared SA's innings when he was unbeaten on 367 at lunch on day two from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/A52FUcQ

Kashif Ali's quick-fire 88 steers Rapids to victory

He shared a record third-wicket stand of 127 with Gareth Roderick in six-wicket win from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Yo60zcD

Draw a good result - Trescothick

Assistant coach hints England will have to "adapt" with 536 more runs required, seven wickets in hand on final day from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/GYgn7cj

India sight victory after Gill buries England with runs

Akash and Siraj made early inroads after another Gill ton set England a target of 608 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/HCfkb0w

Taylor, Charlesworth, Shaw keep Gloucestershire revival on track

Essex remain winless after 13-run loss in seesawing contest at Chelmsford from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/w4l2ip0

Ackermann fireworks light way as Durham crush Notts

Ackermann hits 83 not out, Alex Lees 77 as home side run up 231 for 5 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/RQoUEOe

Headingley disappointment fuelled Harry Brook hundred

Insists England aren't out of the game despite collapses topping and tailing their innings at Edgbaston from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/W3IMFrg

Boult's four-for and Monank, Pooran fifties make it a canter for MI New York

Sherfane Rutherford's 44-ball 86 was the only bright spot for Los Angeles Knight Riders, whose MLC 2025 campaign is now all but over from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Lrt0Q2G

Renshaw and Sangha to captain Australia A against Sri Lanka A

Renshaw gets a chance against Sri Lanka A in three 50-over matches to press for inclusion in Australia's new-look ODI team following the retirements of Smith and Maxwell from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/skJjynV

Jadeja breaks BCCI guidelines but don't expect sanctions

The team is expected to come to the ground on the bus, but he came in early to get some batting practice from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/SmFVOn9

India's quicks cause damage after Gill's epic 269

England have it all to do after Gill's historic double-hundred gave the visitors a mammoth 587 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/OElRwFQ

Suryavanshi's 31-ball 86 gives India 2-1 series lead

Rew makes 76 not out to give England a chance but lightning innings drives India to win from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/X4U09pn

Kent cling on to deny Northamptonshire record-breaking win in tense final hour

Yuzvendra Chahal and Calvin Harrison nearly spun the visitors to an improbable victory using the Kookaburra ball from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/gEiLIVu

James Coles makes 150 as Sussex dispense with any jeopardy

Warwickshire battle through six wickets for Rocchiccioli but stalemate beckons on final day from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/kbZ21L3

Daniel Hughes scores 151 as Sussex respond strongly

Warwickshire ended their first innings on 415 after their last three wickets added a further 43 runs from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/BGC408U

Ben Slater hundred keeps the heat off Nottinghamshire

Opener steers Division One leaders' steady reply after Somerset post 379 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/I4A1mzk

Tom Westley, Dean Elgar set solid foundation for Essex

Visitors enjoy a healthy but not dominant opening day against relegation rivals Yorkshire at York from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/VJe8cGI

Owen five-for sends Unicorns to their first defeat of MLC 2025

Unicorns are still on top of the table, but Freedom now have the same points as them and are only behind on net-run rate from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/WXR7e9v

Sciver-Brunt plays lone hand as England reboot gets a reality check

England captain says team "didn't do themselves justice" after record defeat at Trent Bridge from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/D19C2GE

Former England batter Wayne Larkins dies aged 71

Northants favourite played 13 Tests and 25 ODIs between 1979 and 1991 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3VmhE4N

Sammy fined for criticising third umpire Holdstock

One demerit point has also been added to his disciplinary record from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/JfZxa0P

Seattle Orcas part ways with head coach Mott after five losses in five games

Heinrich Klaasen has stepped down as captain after the poor run of results, and Sikandar Raza has replaced him at the helm from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/XlAfWe5

Hazlewood's haul of five helps Australia surge to victory inside three days

West Indies bowled out for 141 in a session after Head, Webster and Carey combined to set up a match-winning lead with the bat from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/QXcVU07

Ahead of Test debut, T20 star Brevis wants to be 'the same guy that plays all formats'

Seamer Codi Yusuf will also be playing his first Test when South Africa face Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Saturday from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/EKLdwz4

Fast bowlers and TV umpire headline a rollercoaster day with Test in the balance

Seam bowlers have taken 23 of 24 wickets to fall in two days as Australia edged to an 82-run second innings lead with six wickets in hand from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/l02OdtC

Milne back, Jacobs included but no Williamson in New Zealand T20I squad

Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson and Ben Sears all absent for T20I leg of Zimbabwe tour from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/n1gFT8O

Out or not out? Third umpire in the spotlight during Barbados Test

A couple of tight lbws and a stunning caught behind were among the decisions to go upstairs from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/kw8TtOF

Suryakumar Yadav in recovery after sports hernia surgery

India's T20I captain "can't wait to be back" with the team set to tour Bangladesh in August 2025 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/RhalWv1

Thrilling draw as Gloucestershire battle back after Came, Jewell stand

Derbyshire forced to salvage the contest after van Buuren turns the tables from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/eQC3WEd

Liam Dawson's allround excellence leaves Essex on the back foot

Harmer's 500th first-class wicket is scant consolation as Hampshire take command at Chelmsford from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/rpQiDcS

Madsen, Came centuries put Derbyshire in full command

Gloucestershire face uphill battle as Bancroft leads rearguard in second innings from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/UQ3JZfP

Charlie Allison tons up again to steady Essex

Important stands with Matt Critchley and Simon Harmer prevent Hampshire taking control with ball from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/fjwzhke

Canada become 13th team to qualify for men's T20 World Cup 2026

Canada's fifth consecutive win in the Americas regional qualifier assured them of a top-of-the-table finsih from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/sc6nPzk

Owen, Chapman star in Freedom's win over MINY

MINY stretched the game out with quick wickets in the middle overs but Chapman took Freedom home with his unbeaten 45 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/jiMZt81

Ben Duckett had 'goosebumps' watching Ollie Pope celebrate crucial ton

England opener praises Pope's courage under pressure at No. 3 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/pniTDH3

Galle springs a surprise as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh settle for a draw

"The wicket on day five wasn't as we expected," Shanto said with Mathews adding that "it was a tough wicket for the bowlers" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2TYtwbz

Meredith four torpedoes Glamorgan as Somerset march on

South Group leaders cruise to seventh win out of eight with room to spare in Cardiff from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/jLUrGPk

Vaughan 'staggered' by England's bowl-first decision as India dominate at Headingley

India piled on 359 for 3 on the opening day after being handed first use of the pitch by Ben Stokes from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/whzYi93

Rehan Ahmed runs the show as Leicestershire maintain top-four push

Two wickets and maiden half-century for England allrounder see Notts stumble again from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/5Kl2JLn

Brookes, Mohammed star for Rapids as Durham are swept away

Debutant sets tone with brisk knock as hosts set in touch with the pack in North Group from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/pX1j0tF

'Hard to tell who is in the driving seat' - SL and Bangladesh slow burn it in Galle

Bangladesh have nearly 500 on the board, but they lost a little ground when they lost five wickets for 26 runs from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Ptjqfev

Richard Johnson departs role as Middlesex first-team coach

Club stalwart pays price for underwhelming start to season in Championship and Blast competitions from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/sxcCOkf

Lamichhane bags four wickets as Nepal pip Scotland in low-scoring thriller

After taking four wickets, he scored the winning run in the chase as Nepal won with one ball to spare from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ZYjwimh

All the BBL and WBBL squads for 2025-26 season

Track the squads ahead of the new seasons as clubs build their lists from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/w2KfqDu

Devine to retire from ODIs after the World Cup

Skipper will remain available for T20I cricket on a casual arrangement but will not be centrally contracted from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/RZNXupP

Netherlands win epic contest after three Super Overs against Nepal

This was the first time any men's professional match - T20 or List A - had gone into a third Super Over from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/80fOtMH

Kent ride on Bell-Drummond century to end Somerset's unbeaten start

Opening stand of 158 between Daniel Bell-Drummond and Tawanda Muyeye sets tone in high-scoring contest from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/yW7tq9S

Tom Moores swings Outlaws to victory

Unbeaten 74 combined with Lyndon James fifty ends run of three defeats from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/LBsD01h

Ward fifty sets up Sussex win, McAndrew haul finishes it

Nathan McAndrew's 6 for 21 seals Sharks' second win over Glamorgan this season from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/4dBlCws

Duleep Trophy returns to zonal format for 2025-26 domestic season

The Plate Division has been reintroduced in the men's and women's white-ball tournaments in a bid to minimise mismatches from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/eTGWBCK

Samit Patel serves Notts a reminder of his class

Veteran spinner gets one over old club with three matchwinning wickets from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/kFxb9mS

Anderson shines again as Lancashire continue Blast revival

Worcestershire bowled out for 143 before Keaton Jennings, Liam Livingstone steer comfortable chase from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/90SsuxE

MCC changes law to make boundary catching with 'bunny hops' illegal

The new law will be integrated into the playing conditions this month and into the MCC's Laws of Cricket in October 2026 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/mweDGvW

Lungi Ngidi burst puts selection questions to bed

Seamer's inclusion sparked debate about tactics and transformation - but he answered them on day two at Lord's from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/QzptDon

David Bedingham on handled-ball near miss: 'I panicked big time'

Australia appealed but umpires signalled ball was dead after it briefly became lodged behind pad flap from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/AUxeX04

Australia ahead after Cummins, Rabada and Ngidi dominate pulsating second day

With two third-innings wickets still to prise out, South Africa already need to pull off the fourth-highest successful chase at Lord's from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Cay83Of

The Blaze boss powerplays to end Surrey's unbeaten start

Cassidy McCarthy, Kirstie Gordon douse flames of a previously unstoppable host batting line-up from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/31wYMOX

Alex Carey has another eventful outing at Lord's

Australia's strong finish takes spotlight off their wicketkeeper from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/rn1aoEQ

Australia's quicks follow Rabada's start as wickets tumble on first day

Defending champions hit back strongly at Lord's from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/YaGgRmB

Sammy on Pooran's international retirement: 'More players will follow'

The West Indies coach feels keeping players "motivated to play for the crest" is the team's big challenge from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/od7QU5f

MLC 2025: Pooran and Maxwell to lead MI New York and Washington Freedom respectively

Corey Anderson (San Francisco Unicorns) and Heinrich Klaasen (Seattle Orcas) will continue to lead their teams, while Los Angeles Knight Riders and Texas Super Kings have not made any announcements from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ScXmuWq