D'Arcy Short hammered an unbeaten 92 as Gloucestershire recorded a comprehensive 57-run T20 Blast victory over Surrey. 👉 bit.ly/4woJ5d1

Jacob Bethell says he is "striving to be a consistent match winner" after taking his side to victory with an unbeaten half-century in the second T20I against India at Old Trafford. 👉 bit.ly/4p4ijEs

England spoil Vaibhav Suryavanshi's brief but captivating debut | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/4aCJaS2

Jacob Bethell guided England to a four-wicket win over India in the second T20I at Old Trafford with a nerveless, unbeaten half-century. 👉 bit.ly/3RiOXph

Australia will make a late call on whether to include Alana King in their T20 World Cup final lineup but do expect Ellyse Perry to feature | @nickfriend.bsky.social www.thecricketer.com/Topics/women...

"Everything that we've worked on was to try and get us to this point." England return to Lord's with eyes firmly on the prize | @nickfriend.bsky.social www.thecricketer.com/Topics/engla...

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 15, makes his international debut in the second T20I at Old Trafford. 📷 Getty Images

"They are three crucial games, and I'll give my best to help Kent qualify for the knockout stages." 👉 bit.ly/4vgt73I

"We're six years behind some teams" Lauren Winfield-Hill puts Yorkshire's struggles into perspective | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/4gkQ7Lh

"Having chatted to him today, I came back and signed the contract that I have been offered to stay as director of cricket on a part-time basis, which I'm really pleased to do." 👉 bit.ly/4wgSvqQ

🏹 Notts edge past Lancashire 🌊 Worcestershire hammer Kent 🎇 Simon Harmer guides Essex past Sussex Men's T20 Blast roundup ⤵️ bit.ly/3QYc9ZU

🪶 Kalea Moore's career-best takes Surrey top 🌹 Durham bundle Lancashire out for 79 Women's T20 Blast roundup ⤵️ bit.ly/4eIUwGD

High-scoring Blast thriller ebbs and flows in Yorkshire's favour | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/4v9pwnS

Yorkshire have a win in the T20 Blast this season at the ninth attempt, thanks to a record-breaking 167-run partnership between Lauren Winfield-Hill (99) and Sterre Kalis | @oscarress.bsky.social

"I have seen her play some unbelievable knocks, but doing that as captain, knowing what's at stake as well, with a huge amount of pressure on her shoulders, I was in awe."

"I don't want to put pressure on myself; I'm a competitive person - whatever challenge is thrown at me, I'll try my best."

Josh Tongue will make his T20I debut against India at Old Trafford.

MCC remind members to attend T20 World Cup final to avoid 2017 repeat | @nickfriend.bsky.social

Sussex allrounder James Coles has earned his maiden ODI callup for England's three-match series against India.

Hampshire are keen to sign Rishi Patel, following the batter's announcement that he will leave Leicestershire at the end of the season | @nickfriend.bsky.social

Sussex have appointed experienced sports administrator Ed Warner as chair as they try to plot a path out of their financial uncertainty | @huwzat.bsky.social

On a night to be remembered, England's greats simply refused to lose | @nickfriend.bsky.social

England will face Australia in the women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday at Lord's.

Simon Barnes recalls a previous time England decided on the bootcamp approach, at the Nehru Cup in 1989.

"On and off the field, Tom plays a leading role in the team."

A tentative message on local Facebook and WhatsApp groups exploded into something that those living in the Scottish town could not have imagined.

🎙️ @nickhowson.bsky.social and @oscarress.bsky.social discuss what cricket was played at Chester-le-Street, the performance of Saqib Mahmood, and if we might get Jofra Archer v Vaibhav Suryavanshi at Old Trafford. Watch ➡️ youtu.be/dPRqXJSWJV0 Listen ➡️ tinyurl.com/sv4vw255

"He's been outstanding on and off the field and he's a leader within our group who's shown a love for the club."

"I've been involved in England stuff for a long time, and it still feels like I'm trying to nail my place down." Saqib Mahmood hoping to move on having endured "frustrating" England career | @oscarress.bsky.social

➖ Anderson shines in Lancs win ➖ Northants keep 100 per start ➖ Bears make it three in a row

"The result here, positive or negative or, in this case, neither, was unlikely to help England answer any of their many leadership questions." | @oscarress.bsky.social

The first T20I between England and India at Chester-le-Street ended in a washout due to persistent rain.

🌹 Lancashire prevail in Roses clash 3⃣ Warwickshire make it three consecutive wins Women's T20 Blast roundup ⤵️

England cross fingers and put faith in Nat Sciver-Brunt's rehabilitation | @nickfriend.bsky.social

Nat Sciver-Brunt is fit and available for England's T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Henry Crocombe's eventful summer has continued with news that Surrey have won the race for his services.

Niamh Holland has been added to the England A squad to take on India A at Taunton.

"This is a great opportunity to work on my game in a different environment and get some valuable game time."

Great Britain will be represented when cricket returns to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

"Her experience and cricketing intelligence make her a hugely valuable part of our environment."

"India doesn't view things like that. Indian cricket has never viewed things like that. There is so much talent that nobody gets looked after."

"Based on systems and opportunities, we're not supposed to beat them." After West Indies were well beaten by Australia, Hayley Matthews offered an eloquent summary of the challenges facing her side on the global landscape | @nickfriend.bsky.social

Harry Brook wants to be England Men's next Test captain and isn't concerned by the prospect of leading across all three formats.

Red-ball fan Ben Dawkins has sliding doors moment for England Under-19s | @sharmojourno.bsky.social

Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue will miss England's first T20 international against India at Chester-le-Street.

England Women's performance director set to depart | @nickfriend.bsky.social

England Men will face the Prime Minister's XI in a pink-ball warmup fixture ahead of the 150th anniversary Test against Australia,

From Headingley to Melbourne, the moments which defined Ben Stokes' England career | @oscarress.bsky.social

"Tom Latham's men had proven that the virtues of calmness, hard graft, nous, athletic excellence and - above all - patience can still enthral an audience. And win a series" | ✍️ @melindafarrell.bsky.social

"It's hard not to conclude England have lost the only member of the management team they should have tried to retain" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social