London Spirit's men's team for The Hundred season features a near-complete overhaul, with Jamie Overton as the sole returning player and new coaching staff. The women's team is more stable. New co-owners, Tech Titans, have made London Spirit the competition's most valuable franchise, bringing renewed energy and ambition.
London Spirit's men's team faces a complete overhaul for the new Hundred season, with only Jamie Overton remaining from last year's squad, alongside new coaches and ownership. The women's team also sees changes, including a new captain, as the franchise aims for renewed energy and success following a £144m investment.
England secured a 2-1 one-day international series victory against India at Lord's, posting 387 for three, powered by Ben Duckett's 141. Despite Rohit Sharma's ferocious 138, India fell short by 27 runs, finishing on 360 for seven, with Jacob Bethell's key wicket turning the tide.
Rohit Sharma, despite scoring only 37 runs in the ongoing ODI series, receives fan support ahead of the third ODI at Lord's, potentially his last bilateral game in England, with team management and experts backing his experience.
India is set to win the one-off Test at Lord's, having bowled England out for 130 in their second innings. Yastika Bhatia's century and Sophie Ecclestone's five-wicket haul were highlights of a day marked by Heather Knight's retirement announcement.
India is set to win the one-off Test at Lord's after bowling England out for 130/6 in their second innings. Yastika Bhatia's century and Sophie Ecclestone's five-wicket haul were highlights amidst Heather Knight's retirement announcement.
India is set to win the Lord's Test after setting England a target of 327 and reducing them to 130/6. Yastika Bhatia scored a century for India, while Sophie Ecclestone took five wickets for England.
Annie Lord's debut novel, "The Project," follows two friends in their mid-20s navigating the bleak modern dating market. The book explores the challenges intelligent women face in finding compatible partners, drawing on Lord's own experiences and observations of millennial and Gen Z dating culture.
Tammy Beaumont has announced her retirement from international cricket, with her final match being the historic first Test at Lord's against India. The decision comes after being omitted from the T20 World Cup squad and reflects a desire to move on from the international stage.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta highlights women's cricket growth surpassing men's in emerging markets, citing increased participation and performance. He defends the ICC's reliance on the Indian market for expansion, despite revenue disparities, and notes record-breaking attendance and viewership for recent women's tournaments.
Ten women who played in the first women's ODI at Lord's in 1976 are reuniting 50 years later. The match, an England win over Australia, was a historic moment for women's cricket, paving the way for future opportunities at the iconic venue.
The Women's T20 World Cup concluded with Australia's dominance, but the tournament highlighted individual brilliance, inspiring moments, and the ongoing challenge for other nations to compete. Nat Sciver-Brunt was named best player, Australia vs. India the best match, and Ireland's first win a poignant moment. Bridging the gap with Australia hinges on ICC revenue redistribution and stronger pathway programs.
Australia decisively defeated England in the Cricket World Cup final at Lord's, showcasing their dominance with a strong batting performance. Despite a large and enthusiastic crowd, England struggled to match Australia's skill and experience, highlighting the growing popularity of women's cricket.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt expressed hope of playing in future World Cups after her team's loss to Australia in the final. Despite battling injury, she performed well, but coach Charlotte Edwards indicated a review of the squad's personnel.
Australia secured their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title by defeating England by seven wickets in a one-sided final at Lord's. Beth Mooney's unbeaten 64 and Phoebe Litchfield's 48 guided Australia to chase 151 with 17 balls remaining, capping an unbeaten tournament.
Australia decisively defeated England in the Women's Cricket World Cup final at Lord's. Despite a strong turnout and buildup, England struggled against Australia's dominant performance, highlighting the growing popularity and professionalism of women's cricket.
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews states her team is embracing their underdog status against Australia in the T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval, aiming to play fearlessly despite Australia's dominant tournament performance.
England faces an uphill task after New Zealand extended its lead to 204 runs with 9 wickets in hand on Day 3 of the series decider, despite Jofra Archer's impressive spell that removed key batsmen.
Ben Duckett's rapid 113 and Jacob Bethell's unbeaten 74 helped England reach 223/2, trailing New Zealand by 215 overnight. England's fightback, led by Ben Stokes' bowling, kept the tourists to 438 all out after a strong start.
England's Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge was marked by extreme heat, with limited shade and fan facilities. Spinner Shoaib Bashir had a mixed day, taking wickets but also conceding runs, and benefiting from a missed lbw review of Devon Conway.
England defeated West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's to reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals. Danni Wyatt-Hodge's half-century and Charlie Dean's all-round performance secured the win, despite a controversial umpire decision and West Indies' fielding errors.
Ben Stokes has returned to the England cricket squad after discussions with head coach Brendon McCullum, who described the recent events as a "blip". The pair met for over an hour to clear the air regarding reports of a rift, with McCullum expressing strong support for Stokes. Stokes is back in the XI for the third Test against New Zealand.
England will face Bangladesh in a one-off Test in late May as part of their preparations for the Ashes series. The venue is undecided, pending the location of the World Test Championship final in June.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is optimistic about Ben Stokes' quick return as captain, awaiting a report from the Cricket Regulator regarding a curfew breach. Stokes wants to play on and is named in Durham's squad, potentially complicating ECB decisions.
