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Women's first professional season goes with a swing |
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Women's first professional season goes with a swing | The Cricketer
It is a case of onwards and upwards after a successful first-tier one season, when, if you played, you were contracted
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/women_first_professional_season_swing.html?t=638981988418648959
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"Picking a team that balances youth and experience is difficult but vital, not only for the success of the tour itself but as preparation for future visits." What is key to getting an Ashes squad right? | Simon Wilde
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Captains, covering all bases and striking the right balance: What is key to getting an Ashes squad right? | The Cricketer
In the second part of his investigation into how England select their squads for Australia, SIMON WILDE assesses the elements selectors must get right
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/captains_covering_bases_striking_right_balance_key_ashes_squad.html?t=638981933214946624
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"He feels like the perfect fit for where we are as a side right now."
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Notts sign up veteran allrounder for T20 Blast | The Cricketer
Benny Howell has joined Notts Outlaws on a two-year T20 contract, bringing to an end his second spell at Hampshire
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/notts_sign_up_veteran_allrounder_t20_blast.html?t=638981252951335611
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Mark Wood has been bowling off his "full run-up" as he seeks to prove his fitness ahead of the first Ashes Test in a fortnight's time.
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So far so good as Mark Wood targets first Test return | The Cricketer
Mark Wood has been bowling off his full run-up as he seeks to prove his fitness ahead of the first Ashes Test in a fortnight's time
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/so_far_so_good_mark_wood_targets_first_test_return.html?t=638981206588794252
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"Pippa has been greatly impressive for our academy and second XI."
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Scotland youngster signs pro terms with Hampshire | The Cricketer
Scotland wicketkeeper Pippa Sproul has signed a rookie contract at Hampshire
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/scotland_youngster_signs_pro_terms_hampshire.html?t=638981161316439996
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"I loved being part of the Phoenix last year so to be able to sign with the Bears full-time is an opportunity I jumped at."
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Bears Women reunite twins with seamer signing
Mary Taylor will join her twin sister, Millie, at Edgbaston after Bears Women pounced to sign the allrounder from Hampshire
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/bears_women_reunite_twins_with_seamer_signing_.html?t=638981151116232801
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Kookaburra trial officially discontinued after three-year run |
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Kookaburra trial officially discontinued after three-year run | The Cricketer
The County Championship's experiment with the Kookaburra ball is officially over
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/kookaburra_trial_officially_discontinued_after_three_year_run.html?t=638981115871130716
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"Playing for Australia's the hardest thing to do in Australian sport." Jake Weatherald has admitted he feared his chance of earning an Australian Test cap may have passed him by | โ๏ธ
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Jake Weatherald on Ashes call-up: It's a pinch-yourself moment | The Cricketer
Jake Weatherald has admitted he feared his chance of earning an Australian Test cap may have passed him by
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/jake_weatherald_ashes_call_up_pinch_yourself_moment.html?t=638981110927114317
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Chelmsford staged all men's and women's professional fixtures in 2025, but options are available to take the strain off the venue |
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Essex weighing up ending outground absence | The Cricketer
Chelmsford staged all men's and women's professional fixtures in 2025, but options are available to take the strain off the venue
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/essex_outground_absence.html?t=638981074156827412
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Nat Sciver-Brunt, the England captain, has kept hold of her lucrative Women's Premier League contract.
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WPL 2026: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt keeps ยฃ320,000 contract but teammates lose out | The Cricketer
Nat Sciver-Brunt, the England captain, has kept hold of her lucrative Women's Premier League contract ahead of the fourth edition of the competition.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/womens-cricket-premium/england_captain_320000_contract.html?t=638980506688890621
2 days ago
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"I'll have a really good bowl in Perth, and by then I'll know where I'm at."
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Pat Cummins: Brisbane Ashes Test a live option but Australia captain makes fitness admission | The Cricketer
Pat Cummins, the Australia captain, is on track to return for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba but has suggested his role in the series will still have to be carefully managed.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/brisbane_ashes_test_live_option_pat_cummins'_australia_captain_fitness.html?t=638980419372767370
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Seven youth one-day internationals in Grenada beckon, but the tourists have made two alterations to their squad.
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Injury strikes England Under-19s ahead of Caribbean tour | The Cricketer
Lancashire's Luke Hands and Jay Singh of Yorkshire have been added to the England Under-19s squad bound for the Caribbean this month.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/injury_strikes_england_under19s_caribbean.html?t=638980375755619692
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"It's a deeply proud moment. I've really enjoyed developing my coaching skillset with the Rockets over the last three summers."
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Chris Read: Trent Rockets Women promote ex-England wicketkeeper | The Cricketer
Chris Read, the former England and Nottinghamshire wicketkeeper, has been installed as head coach of Trent Rockets Women.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/the-hundred-premium/trent_rockets_women_ex-england_wicketkeeper.html?t=638980344820716692
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"I think it could be the perfect storm: the way England play, and Australia's uncertainty about their line-up" ๐ฌ
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Steven Finn: Jofra Archer is vital to England's Ashes hopes | The Cricketer
Steven Finn says England have their best chance of winning the Ashes in Australia in 15 years, and picks Jofra Archer as the key member of their attack.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/steven_finn_jofra_archer_vital_england_ashes.html?t=638980212230167831
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Experienced but flawed: Why England have nothing to fear from Australia's ageing platoon | โ๏ธ
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Experienced but flawed: Why England have nothing to fear from Australia's ageing platoon | The Cricketer
HUW TURBERVILL: The Men's Ashes holders go into the series with one of their weakest top threes in decades, a weakness the tourists can relate to
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/experienced_flawed_why_england_nothing_fear_australia_ageing_platoon.html?t=638980203258946368
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"I have a strong connection to the club and the city of Birmingham."
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Shane Bond: Birmingham Phoenix Men confirm new head coach | The Cricketer
Shane Bond has been announced as the new men's head coach of Birmingham Phoenix.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/the-hundred-premium/birmingham_phoenix_men_new_head_coach.html?t=638979587131448247
3 days ago
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The first of several team name alterations has been revealed.
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Women's Hundred champions Northern Superchargers renamed Sunrisers Leeds | The Cricketer
Northern Superchargers will be known as Sunrisers Leeds going forward in the first of what is expected to be a number of team name changes in The Hundred.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/the-hundred-premium/womens_hundred_champions_renamed.html?t=638979509338898149
3 days ago
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The Englishman behind the revival of Marnus Labuschagne | โ๏ธ
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The Englishman behind the revival of Marnus Labuschagne | The Cricketer
If Marnus Labuschagne goes on to play a key role in the Ashes, Australia may have an English coach to thank.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/englishman_behind_revival_marnus_labuschagne.html?t=638979485136177337
3 days ago
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"What a ride it's been, one that's taken me to all corners of the globe with England and then, in more recent times, back to the West Country."
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I'm excited about what's next - Fran Wilson calls time on playing career | The Cricketer
Fran Wilson has signalled the end of her 19-year playing career.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/womens-cricket-premium/excited_what_next_fran_wilson_playing_career.html?t=638979423256869818
3 days ago
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Birmingham Phoenix Men are in the process of overhauling their coaching team ahead of the 2026 season.
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Ian Bell: Ex-England batter survives The Hundred coaching reshuffle | The Cricketer
Ian Bell is set to continue his association with Edgbaston in a coaching capacity.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/the-hundred-premium/england_batter_survives_the_hundred_reshuffle.html?t=638979405571348709
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Minded to prefer those tried and tested, will Australia's conservative approach be their undoing? | โ๏ธ
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Minded to prefer those tried and tested, will Australia's conservative approach be their undoing? | The Cricketer
Many of Australia's likely XI for the first Test have consistently delivered, but that doesn't mean selection of familiar names isn't without risk
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/tried_tested_australia_conservative_approach_undoing.html?t=638979340759171248
3 days ago
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Australia have unveiled a 15-strong squad for the first Ashes Test against England at Perth ๐ฆ๐บ
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"I think that's a good example of what he looks like at his best." ๐ฌ Australia are delaying making key selection decisions for the first Ashes Test |
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Australia keep England guessing over first Test selection | The Cricketer
MELINDA FARRELL: Fourteen of the 15-strong squad for Perth will play in the fourth round of the Sheffield Shield, after which several key decisions will be taken
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/australia_england_guessing_first_test_selection.html?t=638979266996777039
4 days ago
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Australia Men have unveiled their 15-strong squad for the first Ashes Test against England at Perth, with three uncapped players included.
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Australia unveil 15-strong squad for first Ashes Test | The Cricketer
Australia Men have unveiled a 15-strong squad for the first Ashes Test against England at Perth.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/australia_squad_first_ashes_test.html?t=638979025862720313
4 days ago
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"Together, we have achieved great success, winning three titles in a row, and Tom played a crucial role in building this winning culture."
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Oval Invincibles Men's dominant leadership axis broken up | The Cricketer
Tom Moody has left Oval Invincibles Men, potentially precipitating the start of the breakup of the three-time winners of The Hundred.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/the-hundred-premium/oval_invincibles_mens_dominant_leadership_axis.html?t=638978698454436240
4 days ago
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The Cricket Discipline Panel has sanctioned another male coach for inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues in the county game |
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Ben Silver: Ex-England and Yorkshire coach reprimanded and fined for improper conduct | The Cricketer
The Cricket Discipline Panel (CDP) has sanctioned another male coach for inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues in the county game.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/england_yorkshire_coach_reprimanded_fined_cricket_regulator_warning_shot.html?t=638978677154688600
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More than 1,000 state school teams will vie for a dream Lord's final when the inaugural Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup begins.
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More than 1,000 state school teams to aim for Lord's in new national tournament | The Cricketer
One in five UK state secondaries to be represented when the inaugural Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup kicks off in April
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/news/1000_state_school_teams_lords_national_tournament.html?t=638978611974501065
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A statement of intent: What do England's central contracts say about the future? | โ๏ธ
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England central contracts: What does the 30-strong list say about the future? | The Cricketer
GEORGE DOBELL: There is plenty of subtext accompanying the release of the 30 names who have been given either multi-year, 12-month or development deals
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/statement_intent_england_central_contracts_future.html?t=638978566138723897
4 days ago
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Jonathan Dyson breaks down the key findings from the new Leonard Curtis Cricket Finance Report, as counties prepare to enjoy a handsome windfall from The Hundred. READ HERE โก๏ธ
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England have handed eight new players central contracts ๐๐๏ธ
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England Men's central contract recipients refreshed ahead of double Ashes and World Cup cycle | The Cricketer
England have handed eight new players central contracts in an overhaul of their selection pool.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/england_mens_central_contract_recipients_refreshed_double_ashes_world_cup.html?t=638978497813705317
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England Men's central contracts 2025-26 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟโ๏ธ
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Anya Shrubsole is to return to the sport as part of a much-changed Royal Challengers Bengaluru coaching team.
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Anya Shrubsole: England World Cup winner gets WPL call | The Cricketer
Anya Shrubsole, the England Cricket World Cup winner, is to return to the sport as part of a much-changed Royal Challengers Bengaluru coaching team for the fourth edition of the Women's Premier League
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/womens-cricket-premium/england_world_cup_winner_wpl_call.html?t=638977874517550977
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Afghanistan have confirmed head coach Jonathan Trott will step down after next year's Men's T20 World Cup.
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Jonathan Trott: I will always remain a supporter of Afghan cricket | The Cricketer
Afghanistan have confirmed head coach Jonathan Trott will step down after next year's Men's T20 World Cup.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/international-premium/jonathan_trott_always_supporter_afghan_cricket.html?t=638977866947972617
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Australia's Ashes players are all set to grace the final round of the Sheffield Shield ahead of the start of the five-Test series against England.
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Australia's Ashes arsenal to assemble as series preparations ramp up | The Cricketer
Australia's Ashes players are all set to grace the final round of the Sheffield Shield ahead of the start of the five-Test series against England in Perth.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/australia_ashes_arsenal_assemble_series_preparations.html?t=638977814406035205
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Cool shot of Jemimah Rodrigues ๐ฒ๐ ๐ธ Punit Paranjpe
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"I've always said that Somerset is my home, and I mean it. I wouldn't want to be playing cricket anywhere else."
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Jack Leach firms up county future beyond the end of the next season | The Cricketer
Jack Leach has extended his Somerset contract by two further years, keeping him at Taunton until the end of the 2028 season.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/jack_leach_county_future_end_next_season.html?t=638977750543102927
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"He's worked incredibly hard to help us win trophies over an extended period of time."
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Trent Bridge head groundsman Steve Birks to retire | The Cricketer
Nottinghamshire have paid tribute to head groundsman Steve Birks, who is to retire and leave Trent Bridge in January.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/irreplaceable_trent_bridge_stalwart_draws_line_28-year_career.html?t=638977719549775233
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"I think we're the team that consistently is making finals now, whereas before it was maybe like a one-time thing. So I'm really proud that we're able to reach three in a row."
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Laura Wolvaardt: Hopefully we can keep reaching finals and one day, one day we can win one | The Cricketer
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt believes her side remains on the right track despite suffering World Cup final heartbreak for a third successive time.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/womens-cricket-world-cup-2025-premium/laura_wolvaardt_hopefully_reaching_finals_one_day_win_one.html?t=638977665028111373
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"This time, Australian pitches are more likely to nip around, and the ball wobbles violently. I am sure Jimmy will enjoy watching it as he does a frozen winter pre-season at Old Trafford" | โ๏ธ
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The green, green grass of Australia | The Cricketer
JARROD KIMBER: A shift in pitches and a refurbished Kookaburra ball mean the upcoming Ashes promises to be a tricky affair for batters on both sides
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/green_grass_australia.html?t=638977665021426949
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"We havenโt got a spinner like Nathan Lyon, but if the wickets are a bit spicy, then we might get 20 wickets with seam."
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I can't name the top five Australia batters: Matthew Hoggard makes Ashes prediction
The former England seamer believes Australia's relatively unsettled line-up may prove a decisive factor in the result of the series
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/matthew_hoggard_makes_ashes_prediction.html?t=638977575057718744
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INDIA = CHAMPIONS ๐๐ฎ๐ณ
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"It is a watershed moment for Indian cricket." ๐ฌ India Women have domination in their sights after winning their first Cricket World Cup.
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This is the start - India signal their intent after ending World Cup wait | The Cricketer
India Women have domination in their sights after winning their first Cricket World Cup.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/womens-cricket-world-cup-2025-premium/this_start_india_signal_intent_world_cup.html?t=638977098740739484
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"While South Africa's painful relationship with World Cups extends to a third final defeat in as many years, India etched their name onto the trophy and into the history books." Shafali Verma's career performance proves to be World Cup-winning control of emotions |
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Shafali Verma's career performance proves to be World Cup-winning control of emotions | The Cricketer
Shafali Verma, drafted in as an injury replacement for the knock-out stages, top-scored with the bat and took two wickets in the World Cup final to help India beat South Africa by 52 runs
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/womens-cricket-world-cup-2025-premium/india_south_africa_shafali_verma_2025_womens_world_cup_winning_control_emotions.html?t=638977065562438185
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India are Women's Cricket World Cup winners for the first time after defeating a defiant South Africa in a thrilling final in Navi Mumbai.
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History makers India win maiden Women's Cricket World Cup | The Cricketer
Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma inspire the co-hosts to victory despite a century from Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/womens-cricket-world-cup-2025-premium/south__africa_india_womens_cricket_world_cup__final_2025_score_scorecard_result.html?t=638977063080582791
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"With the prep that we've had with the other Test guys who've been here for a while, too, we'll have no excuses come Australia."
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No excuses come Australia despite ODI struggles, says Brendon McCullum | The Cricketer
England's head coach, Brendon McCullum, insisted his team have no excuses ahead of the Ashes despite preparing for the series with an ODI whitewash against New Zealand
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/no_excuses_come_australia_despite_odi_struggles_brendon_mccullum_.html?t=638976828670198740
6 days ago
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"I've been fortunate to work alongside some fantastic people, both on and off the field, and I leave with great memories, lasting friendships, and a deep sense of pride."
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Ajmal Shahzad: Former England seamer takes his leave from Derbyshire | The Cricketer
Ajmal Shahzad is leaving Derbyshire after five years as assistant and fast bowling coach of the men's team.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/former_england_seamer_leave_derbyshire.html?t=638976812743728993
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"It's the right time for myself and the team. It gives the team clarity for the series moving forward and ahead of their next major focus, which is the T20 World Cup."
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Kane Williamson calls time on T20I career ahead of World Cup | The Cricketer
Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has retired from T20I cricket after 93 matches
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/international-premium/kane_williamson_calls_time_t20i_career_world_cup.html?t=638976798496136754
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Reserve day, reduced game and a tournament first: What happens if rain hits the Women's Cricket World Cup final?
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Reserve day, reduced game and a tournament first: What happens if rain hits the Women's Cricket World Cup final? | The Cricketer
The 2025 Women's World Cup final will be moved to a reverse day if rain prevents play between India and South Africa on Sunday, November 2
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/womens-cricket-world-cup-2025-premium/reserve_day_reduced_game_tournament_first_what_happens_rain_hits_womens_cricket_world_cup_final.html?t=638976754379433667
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"A lot of internal thought process went into it, injuries here and there but also looking to the future - I think I can make the most impact for Glos in the T20 format."
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Gloucestershire seamer Marchant de Lange signs one-year T20 deal | The Cricketer
Marchant de Lange has signed a one-year T20 deal at Gloucestershire for the 2026 season
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/gloucestershire_seamer_marchant_de_lange_one_year_t20_deal.html?t=638976080903781442
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