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Ben Stokes has confirmed that the surgery on his facial injury was successful after he was struck while coaching Durham's academy.
Ben Stokes has successful surgery after injury to face | The Cricketer
Ben Stokes has confirmed that the surgery on his facial injury was successful after he was struck while coaching Durham's academy
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February 11, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be without their key spin-bowling allrounders for the rest of the 2026 T20 World Cup due to respective injuries.
Sri Lanka and New Zealand lose key spin-bowling allrounders to injury | The Cricketer
Sri Lanka and New Zealand will be without their key spin-bowling allrounders, Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell, for the rest of the 2026 T20 World Cup due to respective injuries
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February 11, 2026 at 6:11 AM
➖ Matchups bear fruit
➖ New Zealand on the brink
➖ Shaheen's struggles

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Mastering the matchup, Black Caps on the brink and technical problems | The Cricketer
The Cricketer looks at some of the talking points and highlights from day four of the Men's T20 World Cup
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February 10, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Pakistan warmed up for the much-anticipated meeting with India by thumping United States to maintain their winning start.
Pakistan's spinners overwhelm subdued USA | The Cricketer
Pakistan warmed up for the much-anticipated meeting with India by thumping United States to maintain their winning start in the Men's T20 World Cup.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Lancashire are set to host two Men's One Day Cup matches at their new "second home" after taking control of the ground | @sharmojourno.bsky.social
Lancashire reveal plans to stage first matches at new second home | The Cricketer
The outground, between Leyland and Preston, could host One Day Cup games in 2026
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February 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
"We're very thankful for his service as captain and for all of the help he has provided the younger players in particular."
Northants confirm Men's One Day Cup captaincy change | The Cricketer
Lewis McManus has stood down as Northamptonshire's One Day Cup captain after three seasons in the role.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:47 PM
"He has been one of the best performers in domestic cricket around the world over the last few years."
Glamorgan delighted with signing of Australian seamer | The Cricketer
Nathan McAndrew has swapped Sussex for Glamorgan for the 2026 county summer.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:28 PM
New Zealand maintained their perfect start to the T20 World Cup with victory over United Arab Emirates in Chennai.
New Zealand chase down UAE's highest-ever T20 World Cup score for crushing win | The Cricketer
New Zealand maintained their perfect start to the 2026 T20 World Cup with a 10-wicket win over United Arab Emirates in Chennai
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February 10, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Clare Connor will leave her roles at the ECB following the conclusion of the Women's T20 World Cup.
Clare Connor outlines extremely hard decision to leave ECB | The Cricketer
Clare Connor will leave her roles at the ECB following the conclusion of this summer's Women's T20 World Cup.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:35 PM
"I think Baz can sit with his feet up and his sunglasses on and look very relaxed, but he's as sharp a coach as I've ever worked with."
Jos Buttler jumps to the defence of very relaxed Brendon McCullum | The Cricketer
Jos Buttler believes Brendon McCullum's relaxed demeanour has been misunderstood.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:14 PM
"Ben is a player we have been targeting when assessing our options, so it is great to get the deal done."
Lancashire sign Ben McDermott for T20 Blast | The Cricketer
Lancashire have signed Australia wicketkeeper-batter Ben McDermott for their entire 2026 T20 Blast campaign
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February 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
England have named their XI for the Men's T20 World Cup meeting with West Indies in Mumbai.
One change for England as World Cup debutant is named to face West Indies | The Cricketer
Jamie Overton will replace Luke Wood in the only change to England's XI for the Men's T20 World Cup meeting with West Indies in Mumbai.
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February 10, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Bas de Leede starred with bat and ball in a polished performance as Netherlands secured a seven-wicket T20 World Cup win over Namibia.
Netherlands produce polished display to beat Namibia | The Cricketer
Bas de Leede starred with bat and ball in a polished performance as Netherlands secured a seven-wicket T20 World Cup win over Namibia
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February 10, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Pakistan will face India at the T20 World Cup after ending their threat to boycott the fixture.
Pakistan reverse boycott of India T20 World Cup clash | The Cricketer
The Bangladesh Cricket Board have requested that Pakistan withdraw their threat to boycott their T20 World Cup clash with India for the benefit of the entire cricket ecosystem
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February 9, 2026 at 6:39 PM
➖ Italy's debut disaster
➖ Zimbabwe in revengeful mood
➖ South Africa make a statement

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Scotland's Six Nations revenge, Zimbabwe's warmup reversal and South Africa's ruthless start | The Cricketer
There were comprehensive victories for Scotland, Zimbabwe and South Africa on the third day of the T20 World Cup, as Italy's tournament debut was overshadowed by Wayne Madsen's dislocated shoulder
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February 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
South Africa produced a dominant all-round display to begin their T20 World Cup campaign with a thumping win over Canada.
South Africa begin World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion | The Cricketer
South Africa produced a dominant all-round display to begin their T20 World Cup campaign with a thumping win over Canada
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February 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Zimbabwe's pace attack inspired them to an eight-wicket win over Oman in their opening T20 World Cup match in Colombo.
Zimbabwe's seamers blow Oman away to win T20 World Cup clash | The Cricketer
Zimbabwe's pace attack inspired them to an eight-wicket win over Oman in their opening T20 World Cup match in Colombo
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February 9, 2026 at 12:39 PM
"When he's played academy cricket, he looks like he's playing a different game to everyone else."

Caleb Falconer is yet to make his senior debut but offered notice of his talent with a sublime hundred in the Under-19 World Cup final | @nickfriend.bsky.social
The rise of Caleb Falconer: An unbelievable athlete and extremely grounded | The Cricketer
Caleb Falconer was one of just two players in England's squad for the Under-19 World Cup never to have played a county first-team game, but his hundred in the final afforded a glimpse of a huge talent
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February 9, 2026 at 11:38 AM
A selection of thrilling T20 World Cup matches were at the epicentre of a bumper sporting weekend - we've never had it so good | ✍️ @huwzat.bsky.social
Cricket at the heart of a wonderful weekend for sport | The Cricketer
A selection of thrilling T20 World Cup matches were at the epicentre of a bumper sporting weekend - we've never had it so good
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February 9, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Jon Filby succumbs as unrest at Sussex shows no sign of relenting | ✒️ @huwzat.bsky.social
Jon Filby succumbs as unrest at Sussex shows no sign of relenting | The Cricketer
HUW TURBERVILL: The club chair's departure was confirmed on Sunday (February 8), continuing a turbulent period for the Hove club
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February 9, 2026 at 9:52 AM
"There is not much difference between associate and Test nations" 💬

Canada relishing opportunity to inspire | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
There is not much difference between associate and Test nations: Canada relishing opportunity to inspire | The Cricketer
Dilpreet Bajwa and Dillon Heyliger discuss the impact of the two global white-ball competitions hosted in Canada and the state of cricket in the country as they prepare for their second World Cup
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February 9, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Scotland produced a powerful batting display to beat Italy by 73 runs in their T20 World Cup clash at Eden Gardens.
Italy overpowered by Scotland on World Cup debut | The Cricketer
Scotland produced a powerful batting display to beat Italy by 73 runs in their T20 World Cup clash at Eden Gardens
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February 9, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Italy captain Wayne Madsen has dislocated his shoulder while fielding against Scotland in his team's first T20 World Cup game.
Italy suffer early World Cup blow as Wayne Madsen suffers game-ending injury | The Cricketer
Italy captain Wayne Madsen has dislocated his shoulder while fielding against Scotland in his team's first T20 World Cup game
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February 9, 2026 at 6:35 AM
➖ Afghanistan's trump card disarmed
➖ Ireland's bad call

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Spinners disarmed and opportunities spurned | The Cricketer
After day two of the Men's T20 World Cup, The Cricketer looks at some of the talking points and highlights
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February 8, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Co-hosts Sri Lanka kicked off their Men's T20 World Cup campaign with a win over an error-strewn Ireland.

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Ireland wilt to give co-hosts Sri Lanka opening win | The Cricketer
Co-hosts Sri Lanka kicked off their Men's T20 World Cup campaign with a comfortable win over an error-strewn Ireland in Colombo.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM