Saqib Mahmood – Fight for Lancashire places will help on first England tour
Saqib Mahmood believes the healthy rivalry that exists between Lancashire’s coterie of bowlers has attuned him to what awaits with England this winter.
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Silverwood – No time for World Cup reminiscing on England tour of New Zealand
England’s thrilling World Cup final victory over New Zealand will be consigned to the history books as the two sides prepare to meet in a Twenty20 series down under, insists new head coach Chris Silverwood.
Jonny Bairstow believes limited-overs runs can help him regain England Test spot
Jonny Bairstow is embracing the challenge of breaking back into England’s Test team and is looking at the man who has replaced him as the side’s number one wicketkeeper for inspiration.
Five shrewd signings who could make an impact during The Hundred
Australian pair Steve Smith and David Warner were among those who landed the maximum £125,000 pay day at The Hundred draft.
Kate’s headscarf revives memories of Diana’s visit to Lahore landmark
The Duchess of Cambridge wore a traditional outfit and covered her head with a headscarf during her visit to Badshahi Mosque.
Katherine Brunt and Nat Sciver announce engagement
England team-mates Katherine Brunt and Nat Sciver have announced their engagement.
New England coach Chris Silverwood in profile
It is no small detail that Chris Silverwood was declared “the standout candidate” in a field where one of his rivals to become England head coach had presided over India’s 2011 World Cup win.
The issues facing Chris Silverwood as England head coach
Chris Silverwood was described as “the standout candidate” after succeeding Trevor Bayliss as England head coach.
Chris Silverwood hailed as ‘standout candidate’ after being named England coach
England have appointed Chris Silverwood as their new head coach.
England name Chris Silverwood as their new head coach
England have appointed Chris Silverwood as their new head coach.
Cricket board criticised for accepting ‘junk food marketing’
The England and Wales Cricket Board has been criticised by health campaigners for allowing KP Snacks to sponsor its new 100-ball tournament.
5 contenders to become England head coach
The search for the next England head coach seems to be intensifying as reports suggest Gary Kirsten is being interviewed for the position on Wednesday.
World Cup and Ashes hero Stokes takes top two spots in England poll
Ben Stokes has taken the top two spots in a public poll of the 50 greatest performances by an England cricketer in the last half-century following a virtuoso summer in the World Cup and Ashes.
England’s Alex Hales to appear in Australia’s Twenty20 league for Sydney Thunder
Out of favour England batsman Alex Hales will feature in Australia’s Big Bash League this winter after signing for Sydney Thunder.
Pakistan calls for resumption of full cricket tours
The return of limited-overs international cricket to Pakistan after a 10-year absence following a terrorist attack targeting a foreign team has coincided with a renewed plea from the country’s cricket chief to recommence full, in-bound tours, including Test matches.
Ten Doeschate hails the hunger of his Essex side as they complete the double
Skipper Ryan Ten Doeschate pinpointed the desire of the Essex players as pivotal to adding the Specsavers County Championship title to Vitality Blast glory.
County Championship title goes to Essex as Somerset despite late drama
Essex survived a nervous finale brought about by an extraordinary first-innings batting collapse to win the Specsavers County Championship with a Taunton draw against title rivals Somerset.
The key men behind Essex’s County Championship success
Essex have secured a second Specsavers County Championship title within the space of three years after resisting Somerset on a turning Taunton pitch on the final day of the season.
Cricketer Ben Stokes to be made freeman of home borough
England cricket star Ben Stokes will be made a freeman of the area of Cumbria where he grew up.
Rivals Gloucestershire and Northants celebrate together after sealing promotion
Players from Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire celebrated together after both teams won promotion to Division One of the Specsavers County Championship.
WATCH: Australian cricketer visits Aberdeen as she completes huge trek to inspire others with diabetes
An Australian cricketer who embarked on a massive trek to inspire others with diabetes has completed her challenge with a game of golf in Aberdeen.
Essex have a Blast with thrilling final win over Worcestershire
Simon Harmer and Ravi Bopara starred as Essex were crowned Vitality Blast winners for the first time after toppling defending champions Worcestershire by four wickets in a final that was decided off the last ball.
Jack Leach made available for Somerset’s potential championship decider
England spinner Jack Leach has been made available for Somerset’s potential Specsavers County Championship decider against Essex next week.
Archer and Wade leave rivalry on the field as Ashes stars share a beer
Jofra Archer and Matthew Wade left their Ashes rivalry on the pitch as they were spotted chatting and laughing during a drinks session of another kind.
‘That’s what it’s all about’: England and Australia toast the Ashes together
A photo of England and Australia’s Ashes squads sharing a beer after the conclusion of the 2019 series has delighted fans on social media.
‘It’s not a great message’ – Matthew Hoggard questions Boycott knighthood
Former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard has questioned the decision to award Sir Geoffrey Boycott a knighthood.
Cricket hit by growing impacts of climate change, report warns
Heatwaves, droughts and storms made more likely by climate change are already hitting cricket and risks to the game are predicted to rise, a report warns.
The sporting weekend in pictures
There was disappointment for England as Australia retained the Ashes with a 185-run victory in the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
Joe Root’s box shattered after 87mph Starc delivery hits him in the groin
Cricket players all over the world were given a swift reminder to wear a box after Joe Root was struck in the unmentionables by a Mitchell Starc delivery.
Lyon can still worry ‘world-class’ Stokes, says Australia skipper Paine
Australia captain Tim Paine believes Nathan Lyon is “a huge weapon” against Ben Stokes, whose back-to-back centuries have turned the tide of the Ashes series.
Cricketers play through torrential rain in 168-hour world record attempt
Twenty-four hardy cricketers battled through torrential rain as they attempted to set a new world record by playing for 168 hours straight.
Test cricket to stay behind paywall for years: Adams
Despite the fervour heightened by Ben Stokes’s Headingley heroics on Sunday, Test cricket is not likely to return to free-to-air television in the foreseeable future, sports minister Nigel Adams has confirmed.