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"The approach came from chief executive David Collier. It was very unexpected." 💬
Ken Schofield tells @huwzat.bsky.social why another report into England's latest Ashes failure is unnecessary.
Ken Schofield tells @huwzat.bsky.social why another report into England's latest Ashes failure is unnecessary.
Should English cricket hold another inquiry into an Ashes failure? | The Cricketer
With the series lost and England hurtling towards another Ashes humiliation down under… is it time for another Schofield Report?
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December 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"The approach came from chief executive David Collier. It was very unexpected." 💬
Ken Schofield tells @huwzat.bsky.social why another report into England's latest Ashes failure is unnecessary.
Ken Schofield tells @huwzat.bsky.social why another report into England's latest Ashes failure is unnecessary.
"In short, 2026 is a big year, with plenty of improvement needed."
✍️ @nickfriend.bsky.social reviews a challenging 12 months for England Women.
✍️ @nickfriend.bsky.social reviews a challenging 12 months for England Women.
Substantial improvement the minimum requirement after England's annus horribilis
From the Ashes to the Cricket World Cup, via an underwhelming home summer, England Women endured a 12 months to forget
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December 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"In short, 2026 is a big year, with plenty of improvement needed."
✍️ @nickfriend.bsky.social reviews a challenging 12 months for England Women.
✍️ @nickfriend.bsky.social reviews a challenging 12 months for England Women.
➖ What is being investigated?
➖ Why is there a delay?
➖ What happens next?
✍️ @sightscreen.bsky.social lifts the lid on the allegations facing Bangladesh cricket.
➖ Why is there a delay?
➖ What happens next?
✍️ @sightscreen.bsky.social lifts the lid on the allegations facing Bangladesh cricket.
Bangladesh misconduct allegations: What is being investigated, why is there a delay and what happens next? | The Cricketer
TAWHID QURESHI lifts the lid on a saga which sparked into life when Jahanara Alam came forward with a string of allegations against senior BCB figures and current captain Nigar Sultana
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December 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
➖ What is being investigated?
➖ Why is there a delay?
➖ What happens next?
✍️ @sightscreen.bsky.social lifts the lid on the allegations facing Bangladesh cricket.
➖ Why is there a delay?
➖ What happens next?
✍️ @sightscreen.bsky.social lifts the lid on the allegations facing Bangladesh cricket.
"It's never a nice place to be in when not only the media world, but also the social media world." 💬
Ben Stokes has called for "a little bit of empathy" for his England team | @georgedobell.bsky.social
#Ashe
Ben Stokes has called for "a little bit of empathy" for his England team | @georgedobell.bsky.social
#Ashe
Ben Stokes addresses Ben Duckett video while harking back to first-hand experience | The Cricketer
Ben Stokes has called for a little bit of empathy for his players in the aftermath of criticism concerning a drinking culture around the squad
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December 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
"It's never a nice place to be in when not only the media world, but also the social media world." 💬
Ben Stokes has called for "a little bit of empathy" for his England team | @georgedobell.bsky.social
#Ashe
Ben Stokes has called for "a little bit of empathy" for his England team | @georgedobell.bsky.social
#Ashe
"I just didn’t really feel comfortable with it." 💬
How "hungry" Australia have stood up to England | @melindafarrell.bsky.social
#Ashes
How "hungry" Australia have stood up to England | @melindafarrell.bsky.social
#Ashes
How hungry Australia have stood up to England | The Cricketer
Alex Carey has played a crucial role behind the stumps, limiting the movement for England's batters and allowing the hosts' bowlers to focus on their lengths
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December 24, 2025 at 7:58 AM
"I just didn’t really feel comfortable with it." 💬
How "hungry" Australia have stood up to England | @melindafarrell.bsky.social
#Ashes
How "hungry" Australia have stood up to England | @melindafarrell.bsky.social
#Ashes
England have made two changes to their XI for the fourth Test against Australia at the MCG | @georgedobell.bsky.social
#Ashes
#Ashes
Injury forces two changes to England XI for fourth Test | The Cricketer
Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the remainder of England's tour of Australia with a side strain.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:16 AM
England have made two changes to their XI for the fourth Test against Australia at the MCG | @georgedobell.bsky.social
#Ashes
#Ashes
"We will not comment further at this stage while we establish the facts."
ECB to establish the facts around Ben Duckett video amid Noosa investigation | The Cricketer
The ECB are investigating after a video emerged on social media, which appears to show Ben Duckett drunk and struggling to find his way back to England's team hotel during a mid-series break in Noosa
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December 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"We will not comment further at this stage while we establish the facts."
Former England spinner Kirstie Gordon has committed her international future to Scotland, eight years after her last cap for the country of her birth.
Former England spinner commits future to Scotland | The Cricketer
Former England spinner Kirstie Gordon has committed her international future to Scotland, eight years after her last cap for the country of her birth
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December 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Former England spinner Kirstie Gordon has committed her international future to Scotland, eight years after her last cap for the country of her birth.
"In attempting to explain away England's defeats, Rob Key was interrupted by a very loud announcement repeated multiple times. In every sense you wanted to look at it, alarm bells were sounding" | @georgedobell.bsky.social
Rob Key points the finger at the individual at most to blame for Ashes catastrophe - himself | The Cricketer
The managing director of England Men's cricket did two hours of media, during which he appeared as though he was recognising the magnitude of his own failings in real time
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December 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
"In attempting to explain away England's defeats, Rob Key was interrupted by a very loud announcement repeated multiple times. In every sense you wanted to look at it, alarm bells were sounding" | @georgedobell.bsky.social
Somerset youngster Thomas Rew will captain England at the Under-19 World Cup.
Thomas Rew to lead England at Under-19 World Cup | The Cricketer
Somerset youngster Thomas Rew will captain England at the Under-19 World Cup, returning to the squad after the England Lions' tour of Australia that shadowed the buildup to the Ashes
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December 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Somerset youngster Thomas Rew will captain England at the Under-19 World Cup.
➖ McCullum
➖ Specialist coaches
➖ Preparation
Rob Key explains where England's Ashes campaign went wrong, and what the future holds | @georgedobell.bsky.social
➖ Specialist coaches
➖ Preparation
Rob Key explains where England's Ashes campaign went wrong, and what the future holds | @georgedobell.bsky.social
Preparation, mantra and McCullum... England Men's MD opens up on pivotal Ashes failings | The Cricketer
Rob Key believes there is plenty of life left in England's current leadership team, but accepts the setup will need to evolve having failed to get the best out of their players.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:56 AM
➖ McCullum
➖ Specialist coaches
➖ Preparation
Rob Key explains where England's Ashes campaign went wrong, and what the future holds | @georgedobell.bsky.social
➖ Specialist coaches
➖ Preparation
Rob Key explains where England's Ashes campaign went wrong, and what the future holds | @georgedobell.bsky.social
"If they're drinking lots and it's a stag do, that's completely unacceptable." 💬
Rob Key reponds to Noosa drinking reports | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Rob Key reponds to Noosa drinking reports | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Rob Key reponds to Noosa drinking reports | The Cricketer
The England management are to look into the behaviour of the players during the mid-tour break in Noosa
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December 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
"If they're drinking lots and it's a stag do, that's completely unacceptable." 💬
Rob Key reponds to Noosa drinking reports | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Rob Key reponds to Noosa drinking reports | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
"Justin's heart is in the cricket, he loves the game, he loves working with players, and he wants to win all the time." 💬
Justin Langer would "love" to be a future coach of the England Men's team, says Damien Martyn.
Justin Langer would "love" to be a future coach of the England Men's team, says Damien Martyn.
Justin Langer would love the challenge of the England job | The Cricketer
Justin Langer would love to be a future coach of the England Men's team.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"Justin's heart is in the cricket, he loves the game, he loves working with players, and he wants to win all the time." 💬
Justin Langer would "love" to be a future coach of the England Men's team, says Damien Martyn.
Justin Langer would "love" to be a future coach of the England Men's team, says Damien Martyn.
"I wouldn't be playing Ollie Pope in the next game, I'd either play Bethell or Jacks at three."
Nasser Hussain is pushing for England to reshuffle their batting lineup for the fourth Men's Ashes Test.
Nasser Hussain is pushing for England to reshuffle their batting lineup for the fourth Men's Ashes Test.
Nasser Hussain weighs up candidates to replace Ollie Pope at No.3 | The Cricketer
Nasser Hussain is pushing for England to reshuffle their batting lineup for the fourth Men's Ashes Test at the MCG
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December 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"I wouldn't be playing Ollie Pope in the next game, I'd either play Bethell or Jacks at three."
Nasser Hussain is pushing for England to reshuffle their batting lineup for the fourth Men's Ashes Test.
Nasser Hussain is pushing for England to reshuffle their batting lineup for the fourth Men's Ashes Test.
"I'm pretty happy with how my winter is turning out."
James Coles is part of Sunrisers Eastern Cape's squad for the upcoming SA20 after coordinating with the ECB around his plans for the off-season | @nickfriend.bsky.social
James Coles is part of Sunrisers Eastern Cape's squad for the upcoming SA20 after coordinating with the ECB around his plans for the off-season | @nickfriend.bsky.social
I've played 120 games at 21: James Coles leaning on solid foundations ahead of SA20 bow | The Cricketer
James Coles is part of Sunrisers Eastern Cape's squad for the upcoming tournament in South Africa after coordinating with the ECB around his plans for the winter
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December 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
"I'm pretty happy with how my winter is turning out."
James Coles is part of Sunrisers Eastern Cape's squad for the upcoming SA20 after coordinating with the ECB around his plans for the off-season | @nickfriend.bsky.social
James Coles is part of Sunrisers Eastern Cape's squad for the upcoming SA20 after coordinating with the ECB around his plans for the off-season | @nickfriend.bsky.social
"Will I be in the job this summer? I don't know. It's not really up to me, is it?" 💬
Brendon McCullum addresses future as England head coach | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Brendon McCullum addresses future as England head coach | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Brendon McCullum addresses future and insists England have definitely improved during tenure | The Cricketer
Brendon McCullum has confirmed he would like to carry on as England's Test coach despite their thumping Ashes defeat.
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December 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"Will I be in the job this summer? I don't know. It's not really up to me, is it?" 💬
Brendon McCullum addresses future as England head coach | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Brendon McCullum addresses future as England head coach | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
"Everything is just getting a bit more professional, the staff we have for the tour we've just had, and the tour coming up is unbelievable." 💬
Liam O'Brien reflects on a momentous summer for disability cricket | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
Liam O'Brien reflects on a momentous summer for disability cricket | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
Liam O'Brien striving to be best player in the world | The Cricketer
Liam O'Brien, England men's mixed disability vice-captain, is a huge American football fan.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
"Everything is just getting a bit more professional, the staff we have for the tour we've just had, and the tour coming up is unbelievable." 💬
Liam O'Brien reflects on a momentous summer for disability cricket | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
Liam O'Brien reflects on a momentous summer for disability cricket | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
"Why don't we use the same technology in all different series, that's going to perhaps create less confusion or less frustration?" 💬
Mitchell Starc clarifies "worst technology" remark |
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Mitchell Starc clarifies "worst technology" remark |
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Mitchell Starc clarifies worst technology remark and makes ICC demand
Mitchell Starc has described the multiple issues surrounding the Decision Review System as frustrating and questioned the lack of consistency in the use of technology
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December 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
"Why don't we use the same technology in all different series, that's going to perhaps create less confusion or less frustration?" 💬
Mitchell Starc clarifies "worst technology" remark |
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Mitchell Starc clarifies "worst technology" remark |
@melindafarrell.bsky.social
English cricket's blindspot for spin bowling is deep-seated and maddening | ✍️ @nickfriend.bsky.social
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READ HERE ➡️ tinyurl.com/4b3ehuhf
December 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
English cricket's blindspot for spin bowling is deep-seated and maddening | ✍️ @nickfriend.bsky.social
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READ HERE ➡️ tinyurl.com/4b3ehuhf
"You're not going into a Test match not wanting to win, so we're going to Melbourne and absolutely desperate to win that one."
Pat Cummins: We'll take 3-0, but we're desperate to win in Melbourne and Sydney | The Cricketer
In the wake of Australia's Ashes victory, Pat Cummins has declared the home side's job is done, even if England were to win the remaining two Tests
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December 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"You're not going into a Test match not wanting to win, so we're going to Melbourne and absolutely desperate to win that one."
"Can the management survive this Ashes surrender?"
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#AskGeorge | #Ashes
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"Can the management survive this Ashes surrender?" | Ask George
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December 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
"Can the management survive this Ashes surrender?"
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#AskGeorge | #Ashes
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"If Ronball is a thing, it might be summed up as planning meticulously, playing to your strengths, setting high standards and valuing consistency and patience" | ✍️ @melindafarrell.bsky.social
Meticulous, high standards and consistent: Ronball wins out | The Cricketer
If Ronball is a thing, it might be summed up as planning meticulously, playing to your strengths, setting high standards and valuing consistency and patience
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December 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"If Ronball is a thing, it might be summed up as planning meticulously, playing to your strengths, setting high standards and valuing consistency and patience" | ✍️ @melindafarrell.bsky.social
"They've just lost their fourth Test in succession. And their 13th in 25. They've won one series in four. They've lost the Ashes in 11 days of cricket."
Second-best in all departments, England's failure to prepare prepares them to fail | @georgedobell.bsky.social
Second-best in all departments, England's failure to prepare prepares them to fail | @georgedobell.bsky.social
Second-best in all departments, England's failure to prepare prepares them to fail | The Cricketer
It's this team management who stopped using specialist coaching, thought the series preparation was adequate, encouraged players to go hard and are now claiming they also urged them to absorb pressure
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December 21, 2025 at 7:54 AM
"They've just lost their fourth Test in succession. And their 13th in 25. They've won one series in four. They've lost the Ashes in 11 days of cricket."
Second-best in all departments, England's failure to prepare prepares them to fail | @georgedobell.bsky.social
Second-best in all departments, England's failure to prepare prepares them to fail | @georgedobell.bsky.social