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Rain comes to England's aid after Pakistan exploit fragile batting lineup | The Cricketer

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England were fortunate to escape with their unbeaten record intact after rain in Colombo saved them from the clutches of a first-ever ODI defeat by Pakistan.

England were fortunate to escape with their unbeaten record intact after rain in Colombo saved them from the clutches of a first-ever ODI defeat by Pakistan

Rain comes to England's aid after Pakistan exploit fragile batting lineup | The Cricketer

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England were fortunate to escape with their unbeaten record intact after rain in Colombo saved them from the clutches of a first ODI defeat by Pakistan.

England were fortunate to escape with their unbeaten record intact after rain in Colombo saved them from the clutches of a first-ever ODI defeat by Pakistan

Kent bring back club legend on revamped coaching staff | The Cricketer

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Darren Stevens is set to return to Kent in a coaching capacity after the departure of Robbie Joseph as bowling coach.

Darren Stevens is set to return to Kent in a coaching capacity after the departure of Robbie Joseph as bowling coach

No more domestic reviews until 2029, says chair who led schedule debate | The Cricketer

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There is unlikely to be another domestic review until 2029, according to the chair of the Professional Game Committee | 🖊️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

There is unlikely to be another domestic review until 2029, according to the chair of the Professional Game Committee (PGC)

Former England Women's coach set for Gloucestershire role | The Cricketer

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Former England Women head coach Jon Lewis is Gloucestershire's new director of cricket | @nickfriend.bsky.social

Jon Lewis, the former England Women's head coach, is expected to become Gloucestershire's director of cricket

TNT's hybrid commentary sounds horrendous – it's Aussie greats we want to hear | The Cricketer

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"The past is a foreign country, and this has never been better illustrated than by how TNT Sports are going to commentate on the forthcoming Ashes" | ✍️ @huwzat.bsky.social

TNT Sport's coverage of the upcoming Ashes, which will see commentary teams split between Australia and London, appears to be far removed from the greatness of yesteryear

England without key pair for Pakistan clash due to illness | The Cricketer

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Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone have been ruled out of England's World Cup game against Pakistan.

Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone have been ruled out of England's World Cup game against Pakistan due to illness

As West Indies' woe continues, did they truly never recover from bouncer reduction? | The Cricketer

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"You wonder if there has ever been such a fall from grace for a sports team" | ✍️ @huwzat.bsky.social

The ICC put limitations on the number of bouncers permitted in an over, which impacted West Indies, famed for their frighteningly fast seam attack

TNT to use hybrid commentary model for Ashes coverage | The Cricketer

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TNT Sports have announced a hybrid model for their coverage of the Ashes later this year, with the team split between London and Australia.

TNT Sports have announced a hybrid model for their coverage of the Ashes later this year, with the commentary team split between London and Australia

Sri Lanka and New Zealand's World Cup qualification hopes dealt rain-affected blow | The Cricketer

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The sides were forced to settle for shared points after a heavy downpour.

Both Sri Lanka and New Zealand went into their clash in Colombo needing a win, but were forced to settle for shared points after a heavy downpour started before the second innings

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Alastair Cook believes England have a "really good chance" to win the Ashes | 🖊️ @oscarress.bsky.social

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Alice Capsey explains England's new method after unbeaten start to World Cup | The Cricketer

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"England have a great chance of being very good and Australia have a decent chance of being bad" - Stuart Broad 💬

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"When our backs are against the wall, it just takes one moment to bring that control back to the game and I think we've shown that a lot during this tournament."

England have made a bright and unbeaten start to their 2025 Women's World Cup campaign, and Alice Capsey puts it down, in part, to learning how to execute Charlotte Edwards' methods

Sussex name cricket museum trustee Mark West as interim chief executive | The Cricketer

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"I look forward to engaging with the members, sponsors and supporters, and working with the Sussex colleagues and partners to plan and prepare for the 2026 season."

Sussex have named Mark West as their interim chief executive and will support the club as they begin the process to find a permanent replacement for Pete Fitzboydon

Southern Brave director part of Dubai Capitals' ILT20 squad | The Cricketer

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Dubai Capitals' squad for the upcoming ILT20 includes Ritesh Mallikarjuna Grandhi, a director at Southern Brave | @nickfriend.bsky.social

Dubai Capitals' squad for the upcoming ILT20 includes Ritesh Mallikarjuna Grandhi, a director at Southern Brave

New housing to be built overlooking Lord's | The Cricketer

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New housing is set to be built promising views over Lord's | 🖊️ @sharmojourno.bsky.social

A total of 89 apartments are set for construction on St John's Wood Road, boasting far-reaching views out over the cricket ground

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"I'd like to show them in the flesh" 💬

Jordan Cox keen to display Test credentials in Ashes warmup | @nickfriend.bsky.social

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Jacob Bethell will take his Ashes opportunity "with both hands" if he can force his way into the team for the first Test against Australia in Perth | @oscarress.bsky.social

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Essex sign Liberty Heap from Lancashire after loan spell | The Cricketer

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"I'm eager to get stuck in, keep improving my game, and hopefully make a positive impact both on and off the field."

Essex have signed batter Liberty Heap from Lancashire on a one-year rookie deal

Jas Singh signs contract extension at Kent after injury-affected season | The Cricketer

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"Jas showed many glimpses of his high potential last season before his unfortunate injury."

Jas Singh has extended his contract at Kent by an extra year, keeping the seamer at the club until at least the end of the 2027 season

Pat Cummins less likely than likely to play first Ashes Test | The Cricketer

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Pat Cummins has admitted that he is "less likely than likely" to feature in the first Test of the Ashes.

Australia captain Pat Cummins has admitted that he is less likely than likely to feature in the first Test of the Ashes against England in Perth

Reflection, fast-bowling reset and pitches: Hampshire's director of cricket braced for important winter | The Cricketer

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Reflection, fast-bowling "reset" and pitches: Hampshire's director of cricket braced for important winter | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social

After a brutal September, Hampshire finished as runner-up in both white-ball competitions and escaped with Division One survival, meaning Giles White is set for a busy off-season

Australia take down record-breaking chase to make sizable World Cup statement | The Cricketer

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"There are challenges to come for this Australian team, sure, but there is an ominous formidability in their ability to bounce back so defiantly from adversity."

Australia take down record-breaking chase to make sizable World Cup statement | @oscarress.bsky.social

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Australia strengthened the feeling of their invincibility by chasing down India's record-breaking 330 to beat the co-hosts by three wickets

Australia edge past India in thrilling, blockbuster World Cup clash | The Cricketer

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Australia extended their unbeaten start to the World Cup with a thrilling three-wicket win over India.

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India put a record-breaking 330 on the board, thanks largely to an opening stand worth 155, but Australia's captain, Alyssa Healy, made a brilliant century to chase it down and win by three wickets