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The TelegraphHeather Knight brilliance leads England past New Zealand in T20 opener
England began their tour of New Zealand with a comfortable victory in the first T20 international in Dunedin.
AFPAfghanistan dominate Ireland to win T20I series
Afghanistan proved too strong with bat and ball against Ireland as they claimed a 57-run victory in Sharjah on Monday to edge the T20I series 2-1.Ireland won the first T20I of the mini-series last week but consecutive wins on Sunday and Monday ensured Afghanistan recovered to take the three-game series, after earlier winning the ODI series 2-0.
Evening StandardNew Zealand vs England: T20 series offers chance to stake World Cup claims after WPL finale
Heather Knight’s side will initially have a different look with separate squads named for different parts of the tour
AFPTanzid, Rishad power Bangladesh to series win against Sri Lanka
Rishad Hossain played an attacking innings of 48 after substitute Tanzid Hasan Tamim hit 84 off 81 balls Monday, steering Bangladesh to a four-wicket win and a 2-1 ODI series victory over Sri Lanka.Leg-spinner Rishad made Mendis his first ODI wicket, also off his first ball of the game.
PA Media: SportIt’s a lot of fun – Heather Knight still enjoying captaining England
Knight succeeded Charlotte Edwards, who had a decade-long stint in the position, in June 2016.
PA Media: SportOn this day in 2018: Kevin Pietersen retires from professional cricket
The latter years of the Pietermaritzburg-born maverick’s career were spent on the T20 circuit.
AFPFormer Australian Test star Wade retires from red-ball cricket
Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Matthew Wade has called time on the red-ball game, but will continue playing cricket's shorter formats.Wade, who played 36 Tests as both a wicketkeeper and specialist batter between 2012 and 2021, will continue to be available for one-day and Twenty20 cricket.
AFPNissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series
Opener Pathum Nissanka struck 114 off 113 balls to steer Sri Lanka to a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh and level their three-match ODI series in Chittagong on Friday.Najmul, who hit an unbeaten century in Bangladesh's opening match victory, survived despite nicking Pramod Madushan behind the stumps when Sri Lanka failed to appeal.
The GuardianSports quiz of the week: Six Nations, FA Cup, Cheltenham and F1
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, cricket, horse racing, tennis, skiing and Formula 1?
PA Media: SportJofra Archer snaps off stump on impressive return from injury in India
The 28-year-old took two for 22 in seven overs.
PA Media: SportDarren Gough steps down as managing director of cricket at Yorkshire
Gough said it was the “right time” to move on having been in the post since December 2021.
PA Media: SportOn this day in 2004: Steve Harmison takes seven for 12 against West Indies
The pace bowler produced a devastating spell at Sabina Park 20 years ago.
The TelegraphHarry Brook to miss IPL following death of grandmother
Harry Brook has confirmed that his absence from cricket for personal reasons will extend to the upcoming Indian Premier League following the death of his paternal grandmother Pauline, who he described as his “rock”.
The IndependentJos Buttler: ‘Kids aren’t watching Test cricket on TikTok’
Buttler is preparing to have some of England’s best players back for the T20 World Cup
PA Media: SportJos Buttler confident ‘special cricketer’ Jofra Archer will be fit for World Cup
Archer has not represented his country since last March when he featured in a T20 match in Bangladesh.
PA Media: SportJos Buttler feels refreshed and ready to enjoy ‘best years’ of his career
England’s white-ball team endured a poor 2023 which culminated in the disastrous defence of their World Cup crown in India.
AFPNajmul guides Bangladesh to comfortable win against Sri Lanka
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto struck an unbeaten century to guide Bangladesh to a comfortable six-wicket win in the first one-day international of a three-match series against Sri Lanka in Chittagong on Wednesday.Najmul hit 122 not out off 129 balls, and was ably supported by one of his predecessors as captain, Mushfiqur Rahim, who was unbeaten on 73, as Bangladesh raced to 257-4 in 44.4 overs after bowling out Sri Lanka for 255 runs.
Evening StandardEngland batter Harry Brook withdraws from IPL after death of grandmother
“My family and I are grieving”, writes Brook as he announces decision to pull out of Delhi Capitals campaign
PA Media: SportEngland batter Harry Brook withdraws from IPL following death of his grandmother
Brook pulled out of England’s five-Test tour to India before the squad flew out from their training camp in the United Arab Emirates.
The IndependentUnited Arab Emirates vs Scotland LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Scotland in United Arab Emirates 2024
Follow all the action from Dubai International Cricket Stadium
The GuardianDragons’ Den-style format to decide which counties get women’s teams
Interviews to decide which of the 18 first-class counties will host professional women’s teams from 2025 will begin next week at Lord’s and will involve Kelly Simmons, former director of the women’s professional game at the Football Association, and Maggie Murphy, the chief executive of Lewes FC, the Guardian can reveal. Bringing in external people to judge bids is highly unusual for the ECB, but it is felt that involving two heavyweights in women’s football will add enhanced scrutiny and credibility to the process. Lewes are the only football club in the world to offer equal pay to men and women players.
AFPLiyanage, Mendis guide Sri Lanka to 255 all out against Bangladesh
Janith Liyanage and Kusal Mendis hit half-centuries to guide Sri Lanka to 255 in 48.5 overs, in the first one-day international of a three-match series against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Wednesday.Shoriful Islam (3-51) removed Liyanage, before wrapping up Sri Lanka's innings in 48.5 overs.
The GuardianDusting off kitbag cobwebs and limbering up for the cricket season
Contrasting emotions and the uniqueness of fresh characters are a sign that the build-up to a new domestic season has begun
AFPAfghanistan thrash Ireland by 117 runs to seal ODI series
Mohammad Nabi made a key 48 before taking five wickets as Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 117 runs on Tuesday to complete a 2-0 victory in the three-match one-day international series in Sharjah.Brief scores: Afghanistan 236-9 in 50 overs (Hashmatullah Shahidi 69, Rahmanullah Gurbaz 51; M Adair 3-51, B. McCarthy 2-42) v Ireland 119 all out in 35 overs (P. Stirling 50; Mohammad Nabi 5-17, Nangeyalia Kharote 4-30) Toss: Ireland Result: Afghanistan won by 117 runs Series: Afghanistan win the three-
PA Media: SportNothing to celebrate – James Anderson plays down importance of 700th Test wicket
Anderson said his father was more excited about the achievement than he was.
