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Trevor Bayliss calls for fewer counties, better pitches to bridge 'huge gap' to international level

2 hours ago

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Out-going England coach questions 'whether the county game is producing the players we need'..

Essex 302/6 * v Surrey 174/10

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Essex 302/6 * v Surrey 174/10..

Lancashire 259/10 & 14/1 * v Middlesex 337/10

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Lancashire 259/10 & 14/1 * v Middlesex 337/10..

Worcestershire 221/10 & 128/10 v Gloucestershire 235/10 & 54/4 *

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Worcestershire 221/10 & 128/10 v Gloucestershire 235/10 & 54/4 *..

Ireland 194/6 * v Scotland 193/7

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Ireland 194/6 * v Scotland 193/7..

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots v Trinbago Knight Riders

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St Kitts and Nevis Patriots v Trinbago Knight Riders..

India v South Africa

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India v South Africa..

'If all Test cricket is like this it's going to be very exciting' - Jofra Archer on Ashes debut

14 hours ago

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Archer's displays throughout his four Ashes Tests have made him an automatic pick for future engagements..

The Rishabh Pant journey from 'fearless' to 'careless' and back

19 hours ago

Cricket / Cricinfo/ India

Pant knows what he's trying to do when he takes a risk. New batting coach Vikram Rathour believes the wicketkeeper-batsman has to only hone his game plans...

Seniors search for form as Bangladesh, Zimbabwe look to fight their way out of a corner

20 hours ago

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Given Afghanistan's blazing start in the tri-series, this is a match the other two sides will want to win to stay in the race..

Simon Katich formalised as list management consultant with Perth Scorchers

yesterday

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Former captain's consulting role becomes official, as Beau Casson and Matt Mason also join the Scorchers coaching staff under Adam Voges..

Veteran Darren Stevens hammers career-best 237 to send Kent timely reminder

yesterday

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Double-ton for Darren Stevens and a Sam Billings century lift Kent from 39 for 5..

Bad light and Ben Foakes stymie title-chasing Essex

yesterday

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Only 46.3 overs possible on the first day in Chelmsford, with Surrey reaching 137 for 4..

Dawson hundred halts Gregory's surge as Somerset set title tempo

yesterday

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Seamer grabs three quick wickets on lively deck before Hampshire rally around allrounder..

George Munsey's mind-boggling hundred sets records ablaze

yesterday

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The Scotland batsman came into the game having never hit a hundred in international cricket. He finished it with the third-fastest in all T20Is..

BCCI ACU launches inquiry into alleged approaches in TNPL 2019

yesterday

Cricket / Cricinfo/ India

It is understood that seven to eight players had been approached by suspicious people during the fourth season of the T20 league..

A good team, not a great one yet - Langer

yesterday

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Having set out upon a gruelling twin tour of the UK for the World Cup and the Ashes, he witnessed a pair of strong and successful campaigns without either fully satisfying..

Sindh v Balochistan

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Sindh v Balochistan..

Sindh 2nd XI v Balochistan 2nd XI

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Sindh 2nd XI v Balochistan 2nd XI..

Jamaica Tallawahs 145/6 * v Barbados Tridents 140/9

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Jamaica Tallawahs 145/6 * v Barbados Tridents 140/9..

Amo Region v Boost Region

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Amo Region v Boost Region..

'I'm still learning how to get the best out of Archer' - Joe Root

2 days ago

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England captain warns not to expect too much too soon from spearhead after incisive maiden Test series..

Trevor Bayliss hails 'change of player attitude' as he bows out as England coach

2 days ago

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Victory at The Oval provides upbeat send-off for coach who delivered England's maiden World Cup success..

Broad and Leach secure series-levelling win despite defiant Wade

2 days ago

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Matthew Wade struck a brilliant 117 but England removed Steven Smith for just 23 and wrapped up a convincing 135-run victory..

Mohammad Saad becomes first concussion sub in Pakistan domestic cricket

2 days ago

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Central Punjab drafted the batsman into their XI after Usman Salahuddin, fielding at short leg, suffered a blow to the back of his neck..

Wasim Jaffer appointed Vidarbha's interim captain; Faiz Fazal injured

2 days ago

Cricket / Cricinfo/ India

All the transfer and pre-season buzz from the Indian domestic season..

Denly and Stokes build England's chance for series-levelling win

3 days ago

Cricket / Cricinfo/ England

England built a commanding lead of 382 on the third day to leave Australia a mountain to climb if they are to hold onto the series..

Seven sixes in seven balls - Mohammad Nabi and Najibullah Zadran go bang!

3 days ago

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They turned a sleepy old T20I - the score was a mere 123 after 16 overs - into an absolute firecracker..

Zimbabwe bowl, hand debut to Ainsley Ndlovu

3 days ago

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Afghanistan are currently on a hot streak in T20 cricket, having been undefeated for ten games since the start of last year..

'I got more confident as I played more Test cricket' - Jasprit Bumrah

3 days ago

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The fast bowler, whose Test appearances so far have all been overseas, is getting ready to play his first in India which he thinks "will be a different challenge"..

Records galore as Trinbago Knight Riders smash 267 to beat Tallawahs

4 days ago

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There was plenty of sympathy for the bowlers at Sabina Park on Friday as the 10th match of CPL 2019 witnessed highest score in franchise cricket and the second-highest match aggregate (by runs) in all T20 cricket..

Jamaica Tallawahs v Trinbago Knight Riders

4 days ago

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Jamaica Tallawahs v Trinbago Knight Riders..

United Services Recreation Club v Diasqua Little Sai Wan Cricket Club

4 days ago

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United Services Recreation Club v Diasqua Little Sai Wan Cricket Club..

Northern Cape v KwaZulu-Natal Inland

4 days ago

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Northern Cape v KwaZulu-Natal Inland..

Border v Mpumalanga

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Border v Mpumalanga..

Free State v Gauteng

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Free State v Gauteng..

North West v Mpumalanga

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North West v Mpumalanga..

Dublin Chiefs v Glasgow Giants

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Dublin Chiefs v Glasgow Giants..

'I'm going to feel 21 again' - Temba Bavuma awaits dream T20I debut

4 days ago

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South Africa batsman said although he was "surprised" by the T20I call-up, he always had his mind set on playing in the shorter formats..

Sarfaraz Ahmed retained as Pakistan captain, Babar Azam made vice-captain

4 days ago

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Sarfaraz's post was in trouble after the team under his leadership couldn't make it to the knockout stages of the World Cup...

Strauss returns to ECB as chair of board's cricket committee

4 days ago

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His new role will include monitoring and developing men's, women's and disability cricket, along with the talent pathways..

Andre Russell's scans clear after blow to helmet

5 days ago

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Allrounder hit below the left ear as he's hit by a skiddy bouncer while attempting to play the hook shot..

Gloucestershire 200/10 & 197/6 * v Sussex 370/10

5 days ago

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Gloucestershire 200/10 & 197/6 * v Sussex 370/10..

Lancashire 418/10 v Derbyshire 244/10 & 129/10 *

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Lancashire 418/10 v Derbyshire 244/10 & 129/10 *..

Somerset 199/10 & 329/10 v Yorkshire 127/10 & 103/10 *

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Somerset 199/10 & 329/10 v Yorkshire 127/10 & 103/10 *..

Edinburgh Rocks v Glasgow Giants

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Edinburgh Rocks v Glasgow Giants..

Felix Organ grinds Surrey in the twilight to seal rare Hampshire win

5 days ago

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Part-time spinner wrecks Surrey's resistance after coming on due to the onset of poor light..

Daryl Mitchell sets the standard as Worcestershire break Championship drought

5 days ago

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First Championship win for four months sealed by allround bowling effort against subsiding visitors..

Lancashire secure promotion with innings victory

5 days ago

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Derbyshire folded in their second innings as Tom Bailey, Glenn Maxwell and Matt Parkinson took three wickets apiece..

Darren Stevens' tour de force completes another Notts rout

5 days ago

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Nottinghamshire's season might yet be saved somewhat by T20 Finals Day but their Championship cricket has been desperate..

Brydon Carse six-for rips through Middlesex resistance

5 days ago

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South-African born seamer took 6 for 26 including a match-winning post-lunch burst of 5 for 9..

Afghanistan Premier League postponed due to payment issues, 'risks for league's integrity'

5 days ago

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Second season of league to be held in 2020 after ACB terminates agreement with Snixer Sports..

Megan Schutt hat-trick, Alyssa Healy blitz helps Australia canter to 3-0 sweep

6 days ago

Cricket / Cricinfo/ Australia

Megan Schutt completed a unique double as she became the first bowler to claim a hat-trick in women's T20Is as well as ODIs..

Josh Bohannon's maiden ton steers Lancashire to brink of promotion

6 days ago

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Allrounder bats through day for unbeaten 150 as Derbyshire wilt in face of Division Two leaders..

Worcestershire scent rare victory as Mitchell, Rutherford build on Morris strikes

6 days ago

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First Championship win for four months in sight after a day of dominance at New Road..

Recalled Mitchell Marsh challenged to emulate Ben Stokes

6 days ago

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Travis Head makes way as allrounder reaps reward for increased focus on fitness..

Thirimanne, Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka in Pakistan

6 days ago

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Gunathilaka and Sandakan make ODI comebacks after missing Bangladesh series; Rajapaksa and Banuka uncapped members in tour party..

BCB takes charge of next edition of BPL after fallout with team owners

6 days ago

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Board chief Nazmul Hassan says franchises must fall in line even as seven of the eight team owners join forces to protest..

Want India to have legacy like great West Indies' and Australia sides - Shastri

6 days ago

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The India coach termed reports of a rift between Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as "nonsense"..

How Peter Siddle put the wobble back into Australia's attack

7 days ago

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The adoption of a key skill has helped propel Australia to the Ashes, and it's one that England recently mastered..

Joe Root 'under no pressure at all' as captain' - Trevor Bayliss

7 days ago

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On eve of final match as England coach, Bayliss backs incumbent in spite of Ashes loss..

Cooper replaces Kycia Knight for third Australia ODI

7 days ago

Cricket / Cricinfo/ West Indies

Knight had injured her lower back during the opening overs of the first ODI of the series in Coolidge..

Strikers add Salt to spice up their top order

7 days ago

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Sussex batsman joins coach Jason Gillespie in signing with the Adelaide Strikers for the upcoming BBL season..

Ten Sri Lanka players withdraw from limited-overs tour of Pakistan

7 days ago

Cricket / Cricinfo/ Sri Lanka

SLC held a meeting on Monday with the players who were part of the preliminary squad for the tour, to inform them about the security arrangements..

Strauss and Boycott to be awarded knighthoods

8 days ago

Cricket / Cricinfo/ England

Former England openers honoured by former Prime Minister Theresa May as she stepped down from office..

Afghanistan Under-19s 124/10 v India Under-19s 128/7 *

8 days ago

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Afghanistan Under-19s 124/10 v India Under-19s 128/7 *..

Shakib expresses unwillingness to lead for second time in 10 days

8 days ago

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'I think it will be ideal if I didn't have to be the captain,' he says..

Veteran Kent seamer Mitch Claydon to be reunited with Jason Gillespie at Sussex

8 days ago

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Claydon to join Sussex next season after seven years with Kent..

Shardul Thakur, Gill dominate South Africa A

8 days ago

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Thakur's three-wicket burst played a key role in dismissing the visitors cheaply before Gill struck an unbeaten 66..

England stick with unchanged squad for Oval Ashes Test

8 days ago

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Misfiring batting unit gets final chance to impress as England attempt to salvage a drawn series..

Amol Muzumdar appointed South Africa batting coach for India series

8 days ago

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He has over 11,000 first-class runs and CSA hope that experience will help them combat the spin-friendly conditions in India..

Perth Scorchers sign Kurtis Patterson on a three-year deal

9 days ago

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Left-hander heads west after not playing a game for Sydney Thunder last year despite being in career-best form..

Bangladesh 205/10 & 136/6 * v Afghanistan 342/10 & 260/10

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Bangladesh 205/10 & 136/6 * v Afghanistan 342/10 & 260/10..

Guyana Amazon Warriors 180/4 v Barbados Tridents 53/5 *

9 days ago

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Guyana Amazon Warriors 180/4 v Barbados Tridents 53/5 *..

Headingley would have broken a lot of teams - Tim Paine

9 days ago

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Australia captain proud of how his team have 'handled everything thrown at them'..

A scream, a win, and an urn dearly earned - Mission accomplished for Australia

9 days ago

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Captain ecstatic as Australia seal the Ashes with a thrilling 185-run win at Old Trafford..

Jeff Vaughan promoted to coach Tasmania's Shield team

3 hours ago

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Tasmania will split the coaching for the new season with head coach Adam Griffith taking the opportunity to look at the overall set-up of the state..

Glamorgan 435/10 v Leicestershire 191/9 *

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Glamorgan 435/10 v Leicestershire 191/9 *..

Northamptonshire 235/6 & 217/10 * v Durham 131/10

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Northamptonshire 235/6 & 217/10 * v Durham 131/10..

Yorkshire 269/10 v Kent 2 & 482/8 *

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Yorkshire 269/10 v Kent 2 & 482/8 *..

United States of America 122/5 * v Namibia 121/10

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United States of America 122/5 * v Namibia 121/10..

Boost Region v Mis Ainak Region

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Boost Region v Mis Ainak Region..

Sun story is 'heartless' and 'immoral' - Ben Stokes

13 hours ago

Cricket / Cricinfo/ England

England allrounder hits out at publication of details of family tragedy more than three decades ago..

India's batting depth in-focus against Rabada & co

18 hours ago

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Led by a new captain, South Africa could hand out at least two caps; India likely to pick Dhawan over Rahul..

Shubman Gill, Karun Nair make South Africa A toil

19 hours ago

Cricket / Cricinfo/ India

India's reserve opener made 92 to further establish his red-ball credentials; Nair ended the day unbeaten on 78..

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Opening Round, 4th Day

yesterday

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ESPNcricinfo's Live Report will bring you all the analysis, stats, news and reaction from the opening round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan's premier first-class competition..

Sandeep Lamichhane returns to the Melbourne Stars for the BBL

yesterday

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Nepal legspinner set to play the entire BBL, after missing eight games last season due to BPL and international commitments..

Bailey begins celebrations early as Lancashire seal Division Two title

yesterday

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Seamer wrecks MIddlesex top-order with five wickets after Livingstone half-century..

Gloucestershire wobble as Ryan Higgins, Ed Barnard shine with ball

yesterday

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Promotion-chasing Gloucestershire dismiss the hosts for 221 before limping to 87 for 4 in reply..

Rossington rampage rocks Durham after Rushworth strikes

yesterday

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Captain's counterattack bags crucial bonus points in promotion tussle..

India women player reports fixing approach

yesterday

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The BCCI's anti-corruption unit has registered an FIR with the Bengaluru police against two individuals who made the alleged approach..

Taunton expects as Tom Abell leads Somerset into title crunch fortnight

yesterday

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Young leader's tough first year paying dividends as frontrunners push for that elusive maiden Championship title..

Rubel Hossain, Shafiul Islam come in as Bangladesh revamp T20I squad

2 days ago

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Uncapped Aminul Islam and Mohammad Naim come in too; Soumya Sarkar among four players axed for the next two games..

Central Punjab (Pakistan) v Southern Punjab (Pakistan)

2 days ago

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Central Punjab (Pakistan) v Southern Punjab (Pakistan)..

Central Punjab 2nd XI (Pakistan) v Southern Punjab 2nd XI (Pakistan)

2 days ago

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Central Punjab 2nd XI (Pakistan) v Southern Punjab 2nd XI (Pakistan)..

St Kitts and Nevis Patriots v St Lucia Zouks 119/8 *

2 days ago

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St Kitts and Nevis Patriots v St Lucia Zouks 119/8 *..

Netherlands v Scotland

2 days ago

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Netherlands v Scotland..