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The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 1d

Issue 51 of The Nightwatchman is available now in print and digital, chock-full of brilliant, thoughtful cricket writing

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · Sep 8

Issue 51 of The Nightwatchman is out now, full of wonderful long-form cricket writing from Jarrod Kimber, Ashley Giles, Daniel Gallan, Archie Kalyana, Irfan Farooq, Huw Turbevill, and more

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The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 2d

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Everyone Calm Down: Twelve Reasons For England Ashes Pessimism

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 3d

After news this week that Pat Cummins may miss at least the first Test of the Ashes @Ben_Wisden spells out the reasons why, England may still not be favourites to win back the urn

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Ben Gardner lists 12 reasons why England are not favourites for the 2025/26 Ashes. Read more.

Report: County Championship To End Controversial Kookaburra Experiment Despite Dukes Ball Criticism | Cricket News Today

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 4d

County Championship to end controversial Kookaburra experiment despite Dukes ball criticism

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The Kookaburra ball will reportedly be scrapped from use in the County Championship from 2026 onwards. Here's why.

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 5d

Take out a subscription to The Nightwatchman for yourself or as a gift to someone else and receive your choice of one of five books for absolutely free

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Why Linsey Smith's Historic New-Ball Role Is A World Cup Gamechanger For England | Women's World Cup 2025 | England Cricket News Today

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 6d

Join us at The Jolly Gardeners pub in south London on November 24 as we kick off the festive season with an evening of cricket chat, quizzing and special offers

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The Blizzard @theblizzard.bsky.social · 7d

There's also the odd football-related post too.

Here's former Oldham, Rangers, Hibs, and Scotland goalkeeper Andy Goram posing in his Scotland cricket attire for whom he played two first-class and two List A matches

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The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 8d

Issue 51 of The Nightwatchman is available now in both print and digital formats

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · Sep 8

Issue 51 of The Nightwatchman is out now, full of wonderful long-form cricket writing from Jarrod Kimber, Ashley Giles, Daniel Gallan, Archie Kalyana, Irfan Farooq, Huw Turbevill, and more

Print: thenightwatchman.net/buy/the-nigh...

Digital: thenightwatchman.net/buy/the-nigh...

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 9d

In the new issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly, Phil Walker explores where Ben Stokes ranks in the pantheon of England’s greatest captains and how his persona taps into the era he bestrides.

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The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 10d

It took 13 balls for Linsey Smith to blow away South Africa’s top order - @katyawisden.bsky.social

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Linsey Smith opened the bowling for the first time in the Women's Cricket World Cup in Guwahati. She took three wickets in 13 balls – here's what made her so dangerous.

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 11d

Have a look at what's inside issue 51

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 13d

Read a sampler of issue 51 of The Nightwatchman for a taste of what's inside our latest issue

Sampler: www.thenightwatchman.net/wp-content/u...

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · Sep 8

Issue 51 of The Nightwatchman is out now, full of wonderful long-form cricket writing from Jarrod Kimber, Ashley Giles, Daniel Gallan, Archie Kalyana, Irfan Farooq, Huw Turbevill, and more

Print: thenightwatchman.net/buy/the-nigh...

Digital: thenightwatchman.net/buy/the-nigh...

Wisden's 2025 County Championship Team Of The Tournament

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 12d

Wisden's 2025 County Championship team of the tournament

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Jo Harman-McGowan presents Wisden’s 2025 Championship team of the season.

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 13d

Read a sampler of issue 51 of The Nightwatchman for a taste of what's inside our latest issue

Sampler: www.thenightwatchman.net/wp-content/u...

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · Sep 8

Issue 51 of The Nightwatchman is out now, full of wonderful long-form cricket writing from Jarrod Kimber, Ashley Giles, Daniel Gallan, Archie Kalyana, Irfan Farooq, Huw Turbevill, and more

Print: thenightwatchman.net/buy/the-nigh...

Digital: thenightwatchman.net/buy/the-nigh...

How Haseeb Hameed, The Boy Of The Old World, Found His Place In The New

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 14d

The ECB’s Supplementary Support Programme is helping to give state-school educated cricketers the chance to compete with their private-school peers on a more even footing, writes @adamhopkins23.bsky.social

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The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 15d

Haseeb Hameed's golden summer has fulfilled his destiny as a cricketer for our times, whatever his future holds, writes @benwisden.bsky.social

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Haseeb Hameed's golden summer has fulfilled his destiny as a cricketer for our times, whatever his future holds, writes Ben Gardner.

Mixed disability cricket “the way to go” says England’s O’Brien

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The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 17d

Captain Liam O’Brien speaks about a memorable summer and the next steps for the disability game after leading Tridents to the Disability Premier League title

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Captain Liam O’Brien speaks about a memorable summer and the next steps for the diasability game after leading Tridents to the Disability Premier Leauge title

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Pope's Demotion And The End Of Woakes: Six Takeaways From England's Ashes Squad Announcement | Ashes 2025-26 | AUS vs ENG

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 18d

Pope’s demotion and the end of Woakes: Six takeaways from England's Ashes squad announcement

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England announced their highly anticipated Ashes squad this week, naming the 16-players tasked with winning back the urn in Australia for the first time since 2011. Here are the takeaways from the squ...

England Announce Ashes Squad: Pope Displaced As Vice-Captain, Surprise Second Spinner Named | Ashes 2025/26 | Cricket News Today | AUS v ENG

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 19d

Read Matt Thacker's editor's letter from issue 51 of The Nightwatchman

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The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 20d

England announce Ashes squad: Pope displaced as vice-captain, surprise second spinner named

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England have confirmed a 16-player squad for the Ashes series in Australia, which begins in Perth on 21 November 2025.

The Irresistible Rise Of Jacob Bethell

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 21d

Read the editor's choice pick from issue 51

"When Roy Peachey emailed me to say he wanted to 'write about Parker’s Piece, linking Hobbs, Ranjitsinhji and the quirky history of the place', I was all ears."

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 24d

Matt Thacker makes his editor's choice selection from issue 51.

Matt has chosen Roy Peachey’s A Walk in the Park.

Read: thenightwatchman.net/news/editors...

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 22d

Wisden Cricket Monthly editor-in-chief, @philwisden.bsky.social, on Jacob Bethell’s disjointed summer, his elevation to the captaincy, and what it could all mean for the 21-year-old’s Ashes hopes

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Wisden Cricket Monthly editor-in-chief, Phil Walker, on Jacob Bethell’s disjointed summer, his elevation to the captaincy, and what it could all mean for the 21-year-old’s Ashes hopes.

England Test Quick Conquers Champions' Fortress In Classic County Championship Title-Decider | County Cricket 2025 | Domestic Cricket News Today

The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 23d

Mixed disability cricket “the way to go” says England’s Liam O’Brien

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The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 24d

Matt Thacker makes his editor's choice selection from issue 51.

Matt has chosen Roy Peachey’s A Walk in the Park.

Read: thenightwatchman.net/news/editors...

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The Nightwatchman @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social · 25d

Nottinghamshire put themselves in the box seat to end Surrey's three-year stint as County champions with a nail-biting win at The Oval

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Nottinghamshire put themselves in the box seat to end Surrey's run as County Champions with a nail-biting win at The Oval today (September 18).