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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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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

The history of coloured kit in cricket | The Cricketer

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"While reds, blues, stripes and spots were among a slew of design distinctions adopted by cricket teams during that bygone age, white was very much the order of the day by the time this story begins."

The history of coloured kit in cricket | ✍️ Greg Lansdowne

While cricket was reluctant to jettison the whites, fans have been snapping up coloured kits for 50 years now

Imperious and a class apart, Nat Sciver-Brunt shows the way | The Cricketer

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"There is a way to go yet in this World Cup even before it reaches its business end, and England still have their imperfections to iron out, but if Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone are near their best, you won't go far wrong" | @nickfriend.bsky.social

England still have their imperfections to iron out at this World Cup, but if Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone are near their best, they won't go far wrong

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Ecclestone star in England win | The Cricketer

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A century from Nat Sciver-Brunt set up England for a third straight win, as they maintained an unbeaten start to their World Cup campaign.

A century from Nat Sciver-Brunt set up England for a third straight win, as they maintained an unbeaten start to their World Cup campaign

Back-to-back T20 Blast games expected to be significantly reduced in 2026 | The Cricketer

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Back-to-back T20 Blast games expected to be "significantly reduced rather than completely eradicated" in 2026 | @nickfriend.bsky.social

The Professional Cricketers' Association expects to see a significant decrease in the number of T20 Blast matches played by counties on consecutive days in 2026

South Africa spinner reprimanded for waving send-off | The Cricketer

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South Africa left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba has been reprimanded by the ICC for waving in celebration after taking a wicket against India.

South Africa left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba has been reprimanded by the ICC for waving in celebration after taking a wicket against India.

Essex make decision on out-of-contract pair | The Cricketer

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Essex have released Jamal Richards and Adam Rossington after their contracts expired.

Essex have released Jamal Richards and Adam Rossington after their contracts with the county expired

Jimmy Adams interview: The funky stage, Asa Tribe, guiding Jersey and a West Indies return | The Cricketer

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"You don't hit a purple patch very often in your career, so you want to make sure in that period you perform at a level that potentially defines your career."

Jimmy Adams: Asa Tribe, guiding Jersey and a West Indies return | @melindafarrell.bsky.social

The former Kent Men's head coach and Cricket West Indies Director of Cricket has recently been working with Jersey, which has included a role alongside the talented Asa Tribe