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Suggestions that the vote on the men's domestic structure has been delayed are inaccurate.
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Reports men's domestic structure vote faces delay torched as timetable is explained | The Cricketer
The Professional Game Committee (PGC) have refuted reports that a vote on the future domestic schedule has been deferred.
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September 18, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Suggestions that the vote on the men's domestic structure has been delayed are inaccurate.
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@georgedobell.bsky.social has the latest 👇
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"Shambles" doping case, One Day Cup final glories and England misgivings... the ups and downs of Chris Wright | 🖊️ @nickhowson.bsky.social
Shambles doping case, One Day Cup final glories and England misgivings... the ups and downs of Chris Wright | The Cricketer
The 40-year-old reflects on his long, decorated and at times controversial career, which could yet end with two special landmarks in his concluding appearances for Leicestershire
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September 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
"Shambles" doping case, One Day Cup final glories and England misgivings... the ups and downs of Chris Wright | 🖊️ @nickhowson.bsky.social
We're off at the Kia Oval with rain, thunder and lightning around with Surrey needing nine more wickets to win and re-establish their nine-point lead over Notts.
So, Notts have held on. Which means that (barring a miracle at The Kia Oval this afternoon) they will arrive in London just one point behind Surrey for the game that starts on Monday.
September 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We're off at the Kia Oval with rain, thunder and lightning around with Surrey needing nine more wickets to win and re-establish their nine-point lead over Notts.
At the Kia Oval Invincibles Arena, where Rory Burns spent much of his 52 trying to get out, before picking out Zen Malik. Surrey four down after being inserted, but Warwickshire have been a bit wasteful.
September 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
At the Kia Oval Invincibles Arena, where Rory Burns spent much of his 52 trying to get out, before picking out Zen Malik. Surrey four down after being inserted, but Warwickshire have been a bit wasteful.
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"After finding all the answers to maintain their unbeaten start to the competition, it remains to be seen how much of a menace Worcestershire are in their pursuit of a first List A trophy since 2007" | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social
Menacing Worcestershire dominate as Hampshire take a wrong turn | The Cricketer
Adam Finch did the bruising before Ben Allison did the beating in a One Day Cup match, of which nearly a fifth wasn't required
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August 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"After finding all the answers to maintain their unbeaten start to the competition, it remains to be seen how much of a menace Worcestershire are in their pursuit of a first List A trophy since 2007" | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social
Had a really interesting chat with Matt Parkinson after play. Here he talks about Kent's discipline after that eight-point penalty in the County Championship ⬇️
"It definitely does feel easier to get a level one. I wouldn't say we're an ill-disciplined side."
Matt Parkinson has defended Kent's record after the club were handed an eight-point penalty in the County Championship.
Matt Parkinson has defended Kent's record after the club were handed an eight-point penalty in the County Championship.
Matt Parkinson defends Kent's disciplinary record after points deduction | The Cricketer
Matt Parkinson has defended Kent's disciplinary record after the club were handed an eight-point deduction in the County Championship.
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July 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Had a really interesting chat with Matt Parkinson after play. Here he talks about Kent's discipline after that eight-point penalty in the County Championship ⬇️
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What next for Jack Leach, England's Mr Resilient? | 🖊️ @nickhowson.bsky.social
Jack Leach: What next for England's Mr Resilient? | The Cricketer
England's most productive Test spinner since his 2018 debut hasn't played a home Test for over two years. What does Liam Dawson's return do to his future prospects?
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July 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
What next for Jack Leach, England's Mr Resilient? | 🖊️ @nickhowson.bsky.social
At Taunton, where with rain expected, West Indies are playing their part, falling to 4 for 3 in the first 21 balls.
June 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
At Taunton, where with rain expected, West Indies are playing their part, falling to 4 for 3 in the first 21 balls.
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"If you're going to lean into the way the competition mimics football's FA Cup, don't stop with the language" | @nickhowson.bsky.social
If this is cricket's FA Cup, then let's embrace its full potential | The Cricketer
The three-week soft-launch of the all-knockout competition was exactly that, a starting point; there is plenty of room to develop the concept
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May 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
"If you're going to lean into the way the competition mimics football's FA Cup, don't stop with the language" | @nickhowson.bsky.social
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ECB Premier League umpire Em Dean is considering their future in cricket after the banning of transgender women from female competitions at all levels with immediate effect.
Umpire cannot be complicit after ECB ban trans women from women's cricket | The Cricketer
ECB Premier League umpire Em Dean is considering their future in cricket after the banning of transgender women from female competitions at all levels
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May 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
ECB Premier League umpire Em Dean is considering their future in cricket after the banning of transgender women from female competitions at all levels with immediate effect.
A very weird morning has ended with Lancashire scoring seven off the last delivery, declaring to set Derbyshire a very charitable 329 in 88 overs to win. Fascinating fourth innings in prospect.
May 19, 2025 at 10:31 AM
A very weird morning has ended with Lancashire scoring seven off the last delivery, declaring to set Derbyshire a very charitable 329 in 88 overs to win. Fascinating fourth innings in prospect.
At Old Trafford, where Keaton Jennings has followed standing down as Lancashire captain with his second-lowest score of the season. Out for just two. Derbyshire making things happen after choosing to bowl.
May 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
At Old Trafford, where Keaton Jennings has followed standing down as Lancashire captain with his second-lowest score of the season. Out for just two. Derbyshire making things happen after choosing to bowl.
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"I've just got to keep playing well, just to keep doing what I'm doing and forget it until I get there."
Adam Lyth realistic as the race to 1,000 runs heats up | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social
Adam Lyth realistic as the race to 1,000 runs heats up | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social
Adam Lyth realistic as the race to 1,000 runs heats up | The Cricketer
Adam Lyth has tried too many times, and fallen short too many times, to expend much energy worrying about reaching 1,000 first-class runs before the end of May.
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May 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"I've just got to keep playing well, just to keep doing what I'm doing and forget it until I get there."
Adam Lyth realistic as the race to 1,000 runs heats up | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social
Adam Lyth realistic as the race to 1,000 runs heats up | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social
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Simon Harmer has vehemently defended Essex's start to the County Championship season after just one win in their opening five matches | @nickhowson.bsky.social
Simon Harmer: Shortsighted to question Essex's start | The Cricketer
Simon Harmer has hit out at any critics of Essex's start to the County Championship season after just one win in their opening five matches.
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May 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Simon Harmer has vehemently defended Essex's start to the County Championship season after just one win in their opening five matches | @nickhowson.bsky.social
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"If the best and most effective business leaders are those who actively work towards making themselves unnecessary, then Sean Jarvis' proposed departure from Leicestershire can be viewed as a reflection of his success in transforming the club on and off the field" | @nickhowson.bsky.social
Sean Jarvis: Leicestershire CEO's departure comes with English cricket at a crossroads | The Cricketer
Sean Jarvis' proposed departure from Leicestershire can be viewed as a reflection of his success in transforming the club on and off the field.
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May 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"If the best and most effective business leaders are those who actively work towards making themselves unnecessary, then Sean Jarvis' proposed departure from Leicestershire can be viewed as a reflection of his success in transforming the club on and off the field" | @nickhowson.bsky.social
At Lord's, where it is not summer.
May 5, 2025 at 10:11 AM
At Lord's, where it is not summer.
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April 30, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Everything has fallen into place at the right time for the Hampshire seamer, who has enjoyed a fine start to the new County Championship season | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social
Brad Wheal interview: There's definitely a sense that I've got a bit more responsibility | The Cricketer
Everything has fallen into place at the right time for the Hampshire seamer, who has enjoyed a fine start to the new County Championship season
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April 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Everything has fallen into place at the right time for the Hampshire seamer, who has enjoyed a fine start to the new County Championship season | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social
Arrived at Grace Road for first v second in Division Two. Derbyshire choose to bowl first and Leicestershire open with Rehan Ahmed again. Fun.
April 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Arrived at Grace Road for first v second in Division Two. Derbyshire choose to bowl first and Leicestershire open with Rehan Ahmed again. Fun.
Eleven months ago, Blair Tickner's wife, Sarah, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. It cut short his spell with Derbyshire. But now he is back. We discussed perspective, toil, unfinished business, playing for his family, the Kookaburra and his New Zealand prospects.
Blair Tickner interview: Sarah said, make sure you do well - I want to come back to England | The Cricketer
The New Zealander is back at Derbyshire with unfinished business, after his stint last summer was cut short by his wife's leukaemia diagnosis
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April 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Eleven months ago, Blair Tickner's wife, Sarah, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. It cut short his spell with Derbyshire. But now he is back. We discussed perspective, toil, unfinished business, playing for his family, the Kookaburra and his New Zealand prospects.
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"He is not quite as tall as Shoaib Bashir - but there's only an inch and a half in it - and not quite as quick. But he does have good control, he does gain some drift, and he does turn the ball."
Jack Carson impresses but runs out of time | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Jack Carson impresses but runs out of time | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Warwickshire v Sussex: Jack Carson impresses but runs out of time | The Cricketer
Sussex and Warwickshire settled for a draw in their County Championship opener, but, with Jack Carson impressing, they may have let the home side off the hook with their declaration
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April 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"He is not quite as tall as Shoaib Bashir - but there's only an inch and a half in it - and not quite as quick. But he does have good control, he does gain some drift, and he does turn the ball."
Jack Carson impresses but runs out of time | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Jack Carson impresses but runs out of time | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
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Danni Wyatt-Hodge speaks to @nickfriend.bsky.social about Charlotte Edwards' appointment, criticism of England's fitness and Heather Knight's time in charge.
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April 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Danni Wyatt-Hodge speaks to @nickfriend.bsky.social about Charlotte Edwards' appointment, criticism of England's fitness and Heather Knight's time in charge.
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Busy start to the County Championship season with three days at Hampshire watching the Ben Brown era start with a win over Yorkshire and then a Josh Tongue-inspired Notts beat Durham at Trent Bridge on the final day…
Reports and interviews from all four days ⬇️
Reports and interviews from all four days ⬇️
April 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Busy start to the County Championship season with three days at Hampshire watching the Ben Brown era start with a win over Yorkshire and then a Josh Tongue-inspired Notts beat Durham at Trent Bridge on the final day…
Reports and interviews from all four days ⬇️
Reports and interviews from all four days ⬇️