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Australia play it safe with squad for second Ashes Test | The Cricketer
Pat Cummins has not recovered sufficiently to be included in the Australia squad for the second Men's Ashes Test in Brisbane.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Saudi Arabia has signed a landmark deal to host a women's T20 league featuring some of the world's leading cricketers | @coynejames.bsky.social

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November 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Essex have firmed up plans to develop their Chelmsford home.
Essex firm up ground development plans for early 2027 | The Cricketer
The club will not add more than 1,000 seats to Chelmsford as they intend to retain the ground's character
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November 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"Italy Cricket have had a vision and a goal to qualify for that World Cup, and a lot of people have put a lot of effort and energy into doing it."
Derbyshire club captain Wayne Madsen to lead Italy at T20 World Cup | The Cricketer
Wayne Madsen has been appointed as Italy's captain for the team's maiden T20 World Cup campaign
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November 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Phillip Hughes, never forgotten.

63 not out, forever.
November 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The former Yorkshire captain and head coach was an assistant during the four-day match against England Lions at Lilac Hill.
Andrew Gale's new beginning continues with Cricket Australia XI coaching role | The Cricketer
The former Yorkshire captain and head coach was an assistant during the four-day match against England Lions at Lilac Hill
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November 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Reece Topley has signed a one-year white-ball contract extension at Surrey.
England seamer Reece Topley begins life after central contract with white-ball extension at Surrey | The Cricketer
England seamer Reece Topley has signed a one-year white-ball contract extension at Surrey
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November 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The PCA have highlighted the "dangers" of a "congested" finale to the County Championship upon the release of the 2026 schedule.
PCA highlight dangers around congested County Championship schedule | The Cricketer
The Professional Cricketers' Association have highlighted the dangers of a congested finale to the County Championship upon the release of the 2026 schedule
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November 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
England have found an unlikely ally amid criticism for opting against giving the bulk of their Ashes squad some pink-ball exposure ahead of the second Test at the Gabba | ✍️ @melindafarrell.bsky.social
England find unlikely ally amid criticism of second Test preparations | The Cricketer
England have found an unlikely ally amid criticism for opting against giving the bulk of their Ashes squad some pink-ball exposure ahead of the second Test
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November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The T20 County Cup is set to be stretched across the summer in 2026, after its pilot success last season.
T20 County Cup to be stretched across 2026 summer | The Cricketer
The T20 County Cup is set to be stretched across the summer in 2026, after its pilot success last season, as previously reported by The Cricketer
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November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"As always, we want to ensure pitches across Australia have their own characteristics."
Perth pitch rating revealed after two-day Ashes Test | The Cricketer
The Perth Stadium pitch, used for the first Test of the Men's Ashes, has been rated very good by the ICC
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November 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Surrey Women will play the majority of their home One Day Cup games at the Kia Oval in 2026.
Surrey Women set for major decrease in One Day Cup games at Beckenham | The Cricketer
Surrey Women will play the majority of their home One Day Cup games at the Kia Oval in 2026
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November 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The 2026 Men's One Day Cup is set for its earliest start since The Hundred was introduced.
Men's One Day Cup set for earliest start since 2019 | The Cricketer
The 2026 Men's One Day Cup is set for its earliest start since The Hundred was introduced
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November 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
County Championship set for extended run-in with six rounds after Hundred | @nickfriend.bsky.social
County Championship set for extended run-in with six rounds after Hundred | The Cricketer
Six County Championship rounds are scheduled for the last six weeks of the 2026 season, with almost half of the red-ball campaign to take place after The Hundred
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November 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
County Championship set for extended run-in with six rounds after Hundred | @nickfriend.bsky.social
County Championship set for extended run-in with six rounds after Hundred | The Cricketer
Six County Championship rounds are scheduled for the last six weeks of the 2026 season, with almost half of the red-ball campaign to take place after The Hundred
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November 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Fifteen years on from that hat-trick, Peter Siddle relishing "small part" in Ashes series | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
Fifteen years on from that hat-trick, Peter Siddle relishing small part in Ashes series | The Cricketer
Peter Siddle, who has been selected for the Prime Minister's XI to take on England Lions, discusses an Ashes return, his love for county cricket, a move into coaching and the secret to his longevity
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November 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
"A sense of shock remains from the speed at which the first Test was lost, and a sense of foreboding is apparent as they look ahead to Brisbane. But all is not lost…" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

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November 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
"The club has played a massive role in my development, and I'm excited to continue being part of what is a really ambitious and talented squad."
Lancashire feels like home for me now: England seamer Luke Wood signs new white-ball deal | The Cricketer
England seamer Luke Wood has signed a long-term contract extension at Lancashire
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November 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Thomas Rew has signed a short-term deal at Paarl Royals for the start of the SA20.
Somerset and England Lions teenager Thomas Rew signs short-term SA20 deal | The Cricketer
Somerset and England Lions wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew has signed a short-term deal at Paarl Royals for the start of the SA20
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November 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM
"I wanted our T20 team to be regularly scoring 200-plus, and I wanted our 50-over team to be regularly scoring 300-plus and up towards 350."

Jon Lewis reflects on his time as England Women's head coach | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Jon Lewis: We dropped so many balls that we didn't deserve to win | The Cricketer
The former England Women's head coach reflects on his time in charge of the national side, which ended after last winter's T20 World Cup disappointment and the subsequent Ashes whitewash
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November 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM
"He's consistently given us a strong platform in the powerplay, and this season he showed his ability to go on and make bigger scores."
Derbyshire hand long-term deal to one of the most effective T20 batters in the world | The Cricketer
Derbyshire have handed wicketkeeper-batter Aneurin Donald, who was described by his county coach Mickey Arthur as one of the most effective T20 batters in the world, a new contract
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November 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
"I'm thrilled to be returning to Trent Bridge to take up my first coaching role in The Hundred."
Former Australia batter Adam Voges joins Trent Rockets coaching staff | The Cricketer
Adam Voges will return to Trent Bridge, where he spent five seasons as a Nottinghamshire player, to assist the newly appointed Peter Moores at Trent Rockets Men
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November 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
"The mood of England supporters leaving Perth at present is not especially optimistic. But all is not lost…" | @georgedobell.bsky.social

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Fast bowling, Ben Stokes' fitness and Australian problems: England's six reasons to be cheerful | The Cricketer
While the mood among England supporters is not especially optimistic after a crushing defeat in the first Test, there is plenty to play for and reasons for hope as the series moves to Brisbane
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November 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Middlesex draft in football manager for winter training session | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Middlesex draft in football manager for winter training session | The Cricketer
Middlesex have thrown a curveball into their winter training programme, drafting in Martin Allen to lead a session
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November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
England will face Italy in next year's men's T20 World Cup after being drawn together in Group C.
England to face Italy at men's T20 World Cup | The Cricketer
England will face Italy in next year's men's T20 World Cup after being drawn together in Group C for a tournament that is set to be played across India and Sri Lanka
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November 25, 2025 at 5:57 PM