Following private investment and major team rebrands, The Hundred cricket tournament navigates new ownership models, shifting fan identities, and debates over tradition versus commercial growth.
Heather Knight concludes her illustrious career after a record 320 matches, leaving a profound legacy in English cricket that extends beyond statistics. Her captaincy saw England win the 2017 World Cup and navigate the transition to professionalism, though an Ashes triumph eluded her.
Heather Knight retires after a record 320 matches, 199 as captain, leaving a significant legacy in English cricket. Her career highlights include the 2017 World Cup win and advocating for gender pay equality, despite never winning an Ashes series.
Heather Knight concludes her record-breaking 320-match career, including 199 as captain, at Lord's. Her legacy extends beyond statistics, marked by the 2017 World Cup win and her instrumental role in the transition to professional women's cricket, despite an elusive Ashes triumph.
Brendon McCullum has resigned as head coach of the England men's Test team after a period of mixed results, including Ashes and New Zealand series losses. He will continue coaching the white-ball teams. The 'Bazball' era, known for its aggressive style, concludes after transforming England's Test cricket identity.
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.
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.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has fiercely criticized England's cricket leadership, demanding head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key resign following Ben Stokes' international retirement and the team's poor Test performances, including a series defeat to New Zealand.
Following Ben Stokes' retirement from international cricket, Harry Brook is the leading candidate to become England's next Test captain. Brook expressed his honor and privilege at the prospect, calling Test cricket the pinnacle of the game. He also supported the decision to appoint Joe Root as captain for the second Test against New Zealand.
The article explores the deep friendship between English cricketers Joe Root and Ben Stokes, highlighting their shared journey from youth teams to international success and challenges. It details Root's tribute to Stokes, their on-field partnership, and Root's continued role in English cricket after Stokes's departure, including his surprising aggressive batting style.
Rohan, a 9-year-old cricketer from England, took six wickets in six consecutive balls for Great Shelford Cricket Club's under-nine team, securing a 26-run win against Histon, in a rare double hat-trick feat.
Captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson cleared of nightclub incident, return for third Test vs. New Zealand. Fallout continues over England's setup, leadership, and off-field issues.
Fast bowler Sonny Baker made a memorable Test debut against New Zealand, taking 2 wickets and embracing his authentic, expressive style. Despite previous wicketless T20 and ODI debuts, Baker's performance at The Oval was praised by coach Brendon McCullum and the player himself, marking a positive moment for English cricket amidst recent challenges.
Blackpool CC, a historic cricket ground that has hosted legendary players, is facing challenges. The Lancashire men's team's recent defeats and relegation, coupled with internal club disputes and economic struggles in the town, cast a shadow over its future, despite efforts to engage refugees and attract new talent.
English cricket faces turmoil with Ben Stokes' captaincy uncertain amid off-field issues. The team, missing key players, fields multiple debutants in a series against New Zealand, highlighting a period of significant transition and instability.
Seamer has been given the cold shoulder since February 2024 but is back in the conversation this summerPop quiz: in the last five years, who is the only England seamer to have sent down 50 overs in a Test match more than once?The answer, if the headline and picture haven’t given the game away, is a certain Ollie Robinson. Yep, the same seamer who has been overlooked by England since February 2024 on account of not being fit enough for the demands of the job. Continue reading...
The Essex and South Africa spinner has taken more Championship wickets than anyone else since arriving in 2017 – but says 18 teams can reward mediocrityFor 10 seasons, few have earned the right to comment on English cricket more than Simon Harmer. Because for 10 seasons, no one has taken more County Championship wickets than the South African off-spinner who arrived at Essex in 2017 on a six-month contract, his international career stalled and his options narrowing fast.He has since become one of the great imports of the English game: 522 first-class wickets and counting for Essex, two County Championship titles, a Bob Willis Trophy, a return to South Africa’s Test side and, perhaps most importantly, contentment. “My journey has been bumpy,” Harmer says from a sun-drenched beer garden near the Oval. “I can say now that I’m at peace with it.” Continue reading...
With their last title a decade ago, young players moving on and coach churn, Middlesex are no longer even the most famous team that call Lord’s homeMiddlesex is unlike every other English county in at least one very important way. It doesn’t actually exist. It was abolished by the London Government Act of 1963, persisted, in dotage, as a postal subdivision, until Royal Mail put it to sleep in 1996. Today, you’ll find it on the tiles of Swiss Cottage Tube station – which are embossed with its badge of three seaxes – the pediment of the Sessions House in Clerkenwell, the mailing addresses of people who just won’t let go, the minutes of Spelthorne council, the titles of three hospitals, a university, assorted sports teams and tournaments, and the cricket club.Those who don’t know any better will tell you English cricket is a country pursuit. It’s not. Sport England’s latest data showed 250,000 Londoners played at least once last year. That’s around 20% of the adult playing population in England and Wales. Walk from Lord’s into the playing fields in Regent’s Park and you will find five, six, seven games going on all at once on the public pitches. Over the road at Fab’s Food & Wine they always have the Indian Premier League on in the afternoons, streaming on a mobile phone. The guy who runs it tells me he is a Royal Challengers Bengaluru fan; I ask if he knows which county plays at the ground around the corner. “No idea.” Continue reading...
Lancashire Cricket has faced repeated rejections from match referees when attempting to field experienced injury replacements, exposing inconsistencies in the ECB's new trial system. The situation highlights broader concerns about potential manipulation and the integrity of the game.
