Cricket

Shubman Gill thwarts Bangladesh as India win Champions Trophy opener

Bangladesh 228, India 231-4; India win by six wicketsGill hits unbeaten century, Shami shines with ballShubman Gill struck an unbeaten…

3 weeks ago

Jamie Smith at No 3 for England’s Champions Trophy opener against Australia

Joe Root moves down to No 4 in batter-heavy lineupSmith has batted first-drop just once in his List A careerIt…

3 weeks ago

Steve Smith’s enduring brilliance gives England sinking feeling once again | James Wallace

The Australian’s invincibility cloak has a few holes in it these days but given his record against England runs in…

4 weeks ago

England hopeful over Champions Trophy fitness while NZ crush Pakistan in opener

Duckett, Archer and Smith all likely to be fit for AustraliaYoung and Latham hit tons in 60-run win for Black…

4 weeks ago

The Spin | Future of cricket up for debate, from language and diversity to gambling

The Hundred welcomed huge investment as the Cricket Research Network pondered what lies ahead for the sportTwo consecutive days, two…

4 weeks ago

Matt Kuhnemann awaits fate on bowling action after undergoing ICC testing

ICC experts run rule of Australia spinner in Brisbane28-year-old reported during Sri Lanka Test seriesMatt Kuhnemann is expected to learn…

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The tournament that refuses to die: Champions Trophy back for more

Favourites India come into tournament on sour note after refusal to play in Pakistan gives superpower tactical edgeAs the ICC…

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New franchise owners in the Hundred pushing for IPL-style auction next year

Investors want to attract best players in the worldDecision on 2026 player draft expected in autumnThe Hundred could introduce an…

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Champions Trophy cricket: team-by-team guide to the tournament

Pakistan have a potentially destructive pace attack, Australia have been weakened and Afghanistan will debut Continue reading...

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Charlotte Edwards: ‘I want to get English cricket back to where I know it can be’

The former World Cup-winning captain says ‘I do care about England – it’s in my blood’, after a torrid Ashes…

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