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  Yorkshire not in ECB’s new ‘Tier 1’ revamp of women’s professional game
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Press Association3 days ago
Uncle and nephew team up as Joe and Jaydn Denly earn Kent draw with Essex
The pair put on 51 runs over 16 overs.
Press Association3 days ago
The numbers which prove Derek Underwood had plenty of players in a spin
The former Kent player is one of Test and first-class cricket’s all-time leading wicket-takers.
Press Association3 days ago
‘Deadly’ Derek Underwood – the spinner who caused havoc with unique skill set
Underwood remains the country’s most prolific, successful and revered spin bowler of his or any other period.
Press Association3 days ago
On this day in 2009: Andy Flower named as England team director
His appointment came following a global search to find Peter Moores’ successor.
Press Association4 days ago
Dan Lawrence and Cameron Steel ignite Surrey push for victory against Somerset
Lawrence was surprisingly entrusted with the new ball alongside Jordan Clark and snared both Somerset openers.
Press Association4 days ago
On This Day in 2022 – World Cup winner Anya Shrubsole retires from England duty
Shrubsole took 227 wickets in 173 matches in all formats.
Press Association4 days ago
Warwickshire’s second-highest total in their history puts Durham under pressure
The home side, led by Alex Davies’ maiden double-century, amassed a giant 698 for three declared to leave Durham needing 549 to avoid the follow-on.
Press Association6 days ago
Alex Davies and Rob Yates share huge stand as Warwickshire put Durham to sword
Champions Surrey took charge against Somerset at The Oval following a collapse by the visitors.
Press Association6 days ago
On this day in 2004: Brian Lara makes record Test score of 400 not out
The West Indian’s effort against England saw him reclaim his record from Matthew Hayden and remains Test cricket’s only quadruple century.
Press Association8 days ago
Josh Tongue focused on short term with Nottinghamshire after ‘crazy summer’
The then-Worcestershire paceman’s rapid rise brought an England debut and Ashes involvement.
Press Association10 days ago
Essex underline their title credentials with 254-run win over Nottinghamshire
Cook took six for 14 to go with his first-innings hat-trick.
Press Association10 days ago
On this day in 2015: Paul Downton sacked as managing director of England cricket
Downton’s career in administration would get a second chapter, though, returning as director of cricket at his former county, Kent.
Press Association11 days ago
Kashif Ali hits second century as Worcestershire dominate at Edgbaston
Kashif surpassed his stylish first-innings knock of 110 with a superb 133 from 128 balls.
Press Association11 days ago
Sophie Devine hits century as New Zealand chase down England for consolation win
Devine finished with 100 off 93 balls.
Press Association12 days ago
Sam Northeast hits a new high at Lord’s on a record-breaking day for Glamorgan
The visitors declared on 620 for three.
Press Association13 days ago
Dane Paterson steals the show for Nottinghamshire on opening day against Essex
Opener Elgar, who retired from international cricket earlier this year, looked more than capable of filling the void left by Sir Alastair Cook.
Press Association13 days ago
Rob Key says England’s Jofra Archer will not play Test cricket this summer
The Sussex quick is being eased back into action having struggled with stress fractures in his elbow.
Press Association13 days ago
James Anderson says he is unlikely to play for Lancashire until the end of May
England’s first Test of the summer starts on July 10 against West Indies.
Press Association13 days ago
Nathan Lyon tips Lancashire team-mate Tom Hartley to have a ‘big future’
Australia’s veteran spinner Lyon has scoffed at suggestions he could stall the development of Tom Hartley.
Press Association14 days ago
Alec Stewart hopes Surrey complete Championship hat-trick in ‘toughest’ season
The last team to win three County Championships in a row were Yorkshire back in the 1960s.
Press Association14 days ago
Nathan Lyon says lure of playing with James Anderson drew him to Lancashire
Lancashire pulled off a major coup by signing Australia’s record-breaking off-spinner on an overseas deal.
Press Association14 days ago
Tammy Beaumont helps England take ODI series victory against New Zealand
The final match takes place on Sunday.
Press Association15 days ago
Durham wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson has eyes on England place
Robinson impressed in Durham’s promotion-winning campaign last season.
Press Association15 days ago
Dawid Malan looking to the future with England career likely to be over
Malan still has six months left to run on the England central contract he signed last October.
Press Association15 days ago
Haseeb Hameed: I will never lose the ambition to play for England
Hameed played the last of his 10 Tests two years ago.
Press Association15 days ago
Jonathan Agnew standing down as BBC cricket correspondent at end of summer
The 63-year-old will remain in his post as lead commentator on Test Match Special until at least 2027.
Press Association15 days ago
From Gus Atkinson to Josh de Caires – potential County Championship stars
We take a look at five players who could make their mark this season.
Press Association15 days ago
Surrey keeper Jamie Smith eager to prove England credentials against the best
Jamie Smith is in the mix with others for a Test shot if England were to discard Surrey team-mate Ben Foakes.
Press Association15 days ago
Stewart’s swansong, Yorkshire stars back – talking points ahead of county season
The first games get under way on Friday.
Press Association15 days ago
On this day in 2016: West Indies break England hearts in World Twenty20 final
Carlos Brathwaite’s stunning display of final-over hitting handed the Windies a dramatic victory.
Press Association16 days ago
England seamer Saqib Mahmood considered red-ball break after injury issues
A serious back injury struck the Lancashire bowler down after a promising debut Test tour of the West Indies in March 2022 and hit again last summer.
Press Association16 days ago
Ben Stokes makes himself unavailable for England’s T20 World Cup title defence
It is understood Stokes has had no setback after briefly returning to bowling last month during England’s Test tour of India.
Press Association17 days ago
Amy Jones reveals mental refresh key to her 92 in England’s win over New Zealand
Jones and Charlie Dean put on an unbroken 130 as the tourists sealed a four-wicket victory with 52 balls to spare.
Press Association19 days ago
Ben Foakes won’t spend energy worrying about England future
Foakes did not play a home Test match for England last year.

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Yorkshire not in ECB’s new ‘Tier 1’ revamp of women’s professional game

Marcus Trescothick urges more sports stars to speak about mental health struggle

Jofra Archer: I don’t know if I’ve got another stop-start year in me

Former England and Kent spinner Derek Underwood dies aged 78

England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt named Wisden’s leading women’s cricketer in the world

Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack critical of distribution of ICC finances

Uncle and nephew team up as Joe and Jaydn Denly earn Kent draw with Essex

The numbers which prove Derek Underwood had plenty of players in a spin

‘Deadly’ Derek Underwood – the spinner who caused havoc with unique skill set

On this day in 2009: Andy Flower named as England team director

Dan Lawrence and Cameron Steel ignite Surrey push for victory against Somerset

On This Day in 2022 – World Cup winner Anya Shrubsole retires from England duty

Warwickshire’s second-highest total in their history puts Durham under pressure

Alex Davies and Rob Yates share huge stand as Warwickshire put Durham to sword

On this day in 2004: Brian Lara makes record Test score of 400 not out

Josh Tongue focused on short term with Nottinghamshire after ‘crazy summer’

Essex underline their title credentials with 254-run win over Nottinghamshire

On this day in 2015: Paul Downton sacked as managing director of England cricket

Kashif Ali hits second century as Worcestershire dominate at Edgbaston

Sophie Devine hits century as New Zealand chase down England for consolation win

Sam Northeast hits a new high at Lord’s on a record-breaking day for Glamorgan

Dane Paterson steals the show for Nottinghamshire on opening day against Essex

Rob Key says England’s Jofra Archer will not play Test cricket this summer

James Anderson says he is unlikely to play for Lancashire until the end of May

Nathan Lyon tips Lancashire team-mate Tom Hartley to have a ‘big future’

Alec Stewart hopes Surrey complete Championship hat-trick in ‘toughest’ season

Nathan Lyon says lure of playing with James Anderson drew him to Lancashire

Tammy Beaumont helps England take ODI series victory against New Zealand

Durham wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson has eyes on England place

Dawid Malan looking to the future with England career likely to be over

Haseeb Hameed: I will never lose the ambition to play for England

Jonathan Agnew standing down as BBC cricket correspondent at end of summer

From Gus Atkinson to Josh de Caires – potential County Championship stars

Surrey keeper Jamie Smith eager to prove England credentials against the best

Stewart’s swansong, Yorkshire stars back – talking points ahead of county season

On this day in 2016: West Indies break England hearts in World Twenty20 final

England seamer Saqib Mahmood considered red-ball break after injury issues

Ben Stokes makes himself unavailable for England’s T20 World Cup title defence

Amy Jones reveals mental refresh key to her 92 in England’s win over New Zealand

Ben Foakes won’t spend energy worrying about England future

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