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Exciting quartet sign contract extensions with Bears Women
Amu Surenkumar, Millie Taylor, Nat Wraith and Chloe Brewer have all signed contract extensions with Warwickshire Women. Surenkumar, Taylor and Wraith have signed two-year extensions, keeping them at Edgbaston until at least the end of the 2028 season, while Brewer has signed a one-year extension that will see her remain with the Bears until the end of 2027.
Hampshire stalwart Kyle Abbott signs one-year extension
Kyle Abbott has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at Utilita Bowl until at least the end of the 2027 season. One of the finest bowlers to represent Hampshire in the modern era, Abbott has been a cornerstone of the club’s red-ball success for more than a decade. The South African seamer made his Hampshire debut in 2014 and has built a remarkable County Championship record, taking over 500 wickets at an average under 20.
Graham Gooch continues support of player development through £20,000 Cricketers’ Trust donation
The Graham Gooch Foundation has donated £20,000 to the Cricketers’ Trust to support the education and development of young players. Founded by the former England and Essex Captain Graham Gooch, the charity supports aspiring cricketing talent while promoting community participation within the game, through the values of teamwork, discipline, respect and fair play.
Heather Knight to call time on England career after historic Test against India
FEATURED IMAGE: Mike Egerton/PA England great Heather Knight will retire from international cricket at the end of this week’s Test match against India at Lord’s. Knight, who has made a record 320 appearances for England, has joined team-mate Tammy Beaumont in calling time on her career at the end of what is the first women’s Test match at the home of cricket, and one in which England appear headed for defeat after a gruelling second day’s play on Saturday.
England fail to build on good start and lose ODI series opener to India in Nagpur
England were left to rue another below-average batting display on their white-ball tour of India, who went 1-0 up in the three-match one-day international series with a four-wicket win in Nagpur. Phil Salt’s 43 off 26 balls propelled England to 75 without loss but three wickets fell in eight balls and the tourists never recovered their momentum despite Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell half-centuries.
Taking off the gloves helping Jos Buttler to appreciate England’s success
Jos Buttler admitted lightening his workload by giving up the wicketkeeping role has helped him to appreciate England’s T20 series victory over the West Indies even more. England’s white-ball captain returned from four months out because of a calf injury as a specialist batter in five T20s in the Caribbean, delegating the gloves to Lancashire team-mate Phil Salt.
What does Australia defeat mean for England ahead of West Indies series?
England’s summer ended in disappointing fashion as Australia claimed victory in a rain-affected ODI series decider in Bristol. Here, we take stock of the past fortnight and look ahead to England’s next assignment in the Caribbean, beginning at the end of the month. A 3-2 defeat should be put into context. How raw England were ahead of this series was underlined by Adil Rashid being the squad’s leading ODI run-scorer, despite occasionally being a number 11 batter.
Jamie Smith inspired by ‘fantastic’ England head coach Brendon McCullum
Jamie Smith is looking to Brendon McCullum for inspiration after being handpicked by England’s head coach as the team’s new one-day wicketkeeper. McCullum fast-tracked Smith into the Test side at the start of the summer, skipping a generation as Jonny Bairstow and Ben Foakes were moved aside, and the results were striking enough for him to make the same decision again when it came to this month’s ODI series against Australia.
Really exciting time for us - Kate Cross relishing what lies ahead for England
Kate Cross feels England’s emerging talent makes it “a really exciting time” heading into this summer’s T20 World Cup and beyond. Jon Lewis’ side will bid to follow up their T20 clean sweep against Pakistan by sealing a 2-0 one-day international series win against them on Wednesday in Chelmsford, weather permitting. A hectic schedule lies ahead for England, who next face series in both formats against New Zealand and then Ireland before the T20 World Cup begins in Bangladesh in October.
Michael Vaughan’s son Archie signs first professional contract with Somerset
Archie Vaughan, the son of former England captain Michael Vaughan, has signed a first professional contract with Somerset to run across the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The deal will begin in November and comes after the 18-year-old made his second XI debut for the club in 2022. He played for Somerset in the T20 Abu Dhabi Counties Super Cup, scoring 35 runs from 28 balls as his side beat Yorkshire to finish third.
Simon Harmer leads Essex victory charge against Kent at Canterbury
Essex moved just two points behind Vitality County Championship Division One leaders Surrey after crushing Kent at Canterbury. Kent were skittled for just 101 in their second innings as Simon Harmer and Shane Snater led Essex’s victory charge. Harmer took four for 32 and Snater finished with three for 15 as Essex triumphed by an innings and 96 runs. 🔐 21 more points in the bank. That's the end of a successful first block of @CountyChamp cricket.
Virat Kohli’s influence on me good for England’s T20 World Cup bid - Will Jacks
Will Jacks believes Virat Kohli’s influence on his career can help him propel England to T20 World Cup glory. Jacks heads into the third T20 game against Pakistan on Tuesday full of confidence after playing a key role in Saturday’s 23-run win at Edgbaston. The Surrey batter smashed 37 from 23 balls in what ultimately proved a decisive partnership with captain Jos Buttler as England took a 1-0 lead in the rain-hit four-match series.
Jos Buttler to miss England’s T20 international against Pakistan in Cardiff
Jos Buttler has left the England squad ahead of Tuesday’s T20 international against Pakistan with his wife about to give birth to their third child. The England captain made a match-winning 84 on Saturday as England took a 1-0 lead in the rain-hit four-game series. But Buttler will miss the third game of the series in Cardiff, with vice-captain Moeen Ali set to take over.
Heather Knight wants more from England’s batters despite opening ODI win
Skipper Heather Knight called for an improvement in England’s batting after seizing a 1-0 lead in their three-match ODI series against Pakistan. England coasted to a 37-run success at Derby as Pakistan fell short of overhauling the home side’s total of 243 for nine. Knight was among eight English batters to make double figures with 29 as Nat Sciver-Brunt (31), Tammy Beaumont (33) and Amy Jones (37) also made useful contributions.
England beat Pakistan in ODI opener as Sophie Ecclestone edges closer to record
England eased home by 37 runs against Pakistan to strike the first blow of their three-match ODI series in Derby. Chasing 244 for victory, Pakistan finished on 206 for nine as spinners Sophie Ecclestone (three for 26) and Charlie Dean (two for 39) turned the contest England’s way.
Six Nations 2023 England preview Original
England enter the 2023 Six Nations campaign with a major point to prove having severely struggled in the previous two editions, winning just four of their last ten games under Eddie Jones. However, a fresh feel of hope surrounds Twickenham as England arrive at the tournament under new management with Steve Borthwick taking over in December.
World Cup 2022 quarter-final review
It was a devastating evening for the Three Lions in their quarter-final clash, as they narrowly lost to European neighbours France after a winner from Les Bleus’ all-time top scorer Olivier Giroud. There was a shock in the second quarter-final of the day as Morroco beat one of the tournament favourites Portugal in a 1-0 win. Here are our key takeaways for the four sides.
Netherlands and Senegal
Group A of the men’s football World Cup 2022 consists of the hosts Qatar, Netherlands, Senegal, and Ecuador. With the Netherlands struggling at recent tournaments and Senegal without their talisman Sadio Mane for the first game at the very least, it’s a group that possibly gives a surprise name an opportunity to qualify. Qatar Despite automatically qualifying for the tournament as the host nation, Qatar should not be underestimated.
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