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AFPCrawley says England won't turn backs on 'Bazball' despite India loss
Zak Crawley has insisted England have no intention of retreating into a "negative" approach after their recent 4-1 Test series loss in India but accepted they must "pick the right moments" to absorb pressure."The last couple of years we've done the putting pressure back on pretty well and we've spoken about maybe picking those moments to absorb at the right times as well.
AFP'Very special' Parag powers Rajasthan to IPL win over Delhi
Riyan Parag's unbeaten 45-ball 84 propelled Rajasthan Royals to 185-5 and sealed a 12-run win over the Delhi Capitals in IPL on Thursday.He was ably supported by West Indian Shimron Hetmyer, who hit an unbeaten seven-ball 14 that propelled the team to an impressive 185-5.
AFPSharfuddoula becomes first Bangladeshi on ICC elite umpire panel
Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid said on Thursday it was a "great honour" to be named the first Bangladeshi to join the International Cricket Council's Elite Panel of umpires."It is a great honour to be named on the ICC Elite Panel," Sharfuddoula said in an ICC statement.
The TelegraphDan Lawrence backed to become Surrey’s new all-rounder in effort to force way back into England team
Dan Lawrence hopes to use his quirky off-spin to force his way into the England Test team, and has been backed to become a “genuine all-rounder” by his coach at champions Surrey, Gareth Batty.
AFPHyderabad beat Mumbai after highest-ever IPL total on record-breaking day
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 277-3 for the highest-ever Indian Premier League total and went on to beat Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in a six-hitting festival on Wednesday.The team's 100 came up in only seven overs and Hyderabad posted the tournament's highest ever total in the first 10 overs of 148-2.
The TelegraphNathan Lyon’s Lancashire game time slashed by Australia – and that’s good news for Tom Hartley
Cricket Australia has severely capped Nathan Lyon’s availability for Lancashire, handing an unlikely boost to England and their young spinner Tom Hartley.
The IndependentMaia Bouchier leads England Women to T20 series win over New Zealand
The 25-year-old scored 91 runs as England triumphed in Wellington.
The TelegraphMaia Bouchier smashes 91 as England seal series win over New Zealand
Maia Bouchier defied injury to hit 91 as England Women outpowered New Zealand to win the fourth T20 international in Wellington by 47 runs and clinch the series.
PA Media: SportSurrey stars eager to help Alec Stewart sign off with more silverware
Stewart has guided Surrey to three County Championship wins during his decade in charge.
The GuardianGap between county cricket’s haves and have-nots is growing dangerous
Before the first delivery of the English season, Worcestershire are not alone in contemplating a worryingly uncertain fate
Evening StandardMaia Bouchier defies injury as England wrap up Women's T20 series in New Zealand
Tourists hold 3-1 series lead ahead of final match on Friday
PA Media: SportMaia Bouchier smashes 91 as England Women seal T20 series victory
England made 177 for three and then restricted New Zealand to 130 for seven.
AFP'Near perfect' as Ravindra, Dube help Chennai thrash Gujarat in IPL
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra hit an explosive 46 and took three catches to help holders Chennai Super Kings to their second straight IPL win with a 63-run thrashing of Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.The left-handed Ravindra, in his debut IPL season, made his runs off 20 balls while captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also hit 46 as Chennai posted 206-6 at their home M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
AFPRavindra, Dube help Chennai thrash Gujarat in IPL
New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra hit an explosive 46 and took three catches to help holders Chennai Super Kings to their second straight IPL win with a 63-run thrashing of Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.The left-handed Ravindra, in his debut IPL season, made his runs off 20 balls while captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also hit 46 as Chennai posted 206-6 at their home M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.
PA Media: SportOllie Pope ‘itching’ to get back scoring runs after ‘frustrating’ tour of India
The England vice-captain hit a superb 196 in Hyderabad, but averaged only 14.75 in the next four Tests of the India series.
The TelegraphWomen’s Ashes Test to be played at MCG for first time in modern era
The 2025 Women’s Ashes will finish with a landmark day-night Test at Australia’s largest sports stadium, the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground.
PA Media: SportEllyse Perry says Ashes Test at MCG ‘amazing’ but unsure about four-day return
Australia will host England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the Women’s Ashes early next year.
Somerset County GazetteSomerset Cricket Age Groups tour in Sri Lanka a great success
Having had time to reflect on the tour Andrew Griffiths, Somerset’s Pathway Coaching Lead, talked about the trip.
AFP'Still got it': Kohli hits 77 as Bengaluru beat Punjab in IPL
Virat Kohli on Monday said he has "still got it" in him to ace T20 cricket after his attacking 77 guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first win of this IPL season.He raised his 51st IPL fifty in 31 balls and became the third batsman after Chris Gayle and David Warner to score his 100th 50-plus knock in T20 cricket.
AFPKohli's 77 helps Bengaluru beat Punjab in IPL
Virat Kohli's 77 and a finishing act by Dinesh Karthik helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by four wickets for their opening IPL win of the season on Monday.Karthik hit two sixes and three fours including the winning boundary in his 10-ball knock.
The IndependentHarry Brook set to feature for Yorkshire in County Championship after IPL withdrawal
The England batter pulled out of the tournament after the death of his grandmother
Evening StandardHarry Brook to make red-ball return for Yorkshire in County Championship after pulling out of IPL
Brook has not joined up with the Delhi Capitals following the death of his grandmother
PA Media: SportHarry Brook set to return for start of Yorkshire’s County Championship campaign
Brook withdrew from England’s Test tour of India in January due to personal reasons.
Evening StandardEngland slump to bottom of World Test Championship table after Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh
Brendon McCullum’s side already face a difficult battle to reach the 2025 final after India series rout
PA Media: SportEngland spinner Tom Hartley expects his exploits in India to be ‘life changing’
Hartley’s second-innings haul of seven for 62 in Hyderabad delivered one England’s greatest ever overseas victories.
