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Sunrisers Leeds have retained England duo Harry Brook and Brydon Carse for the next edition of The Hundred.
Sunrisers Leeds Men confirm retention of England duo | The Cricketer
Sunrisers Leeds, formerly Northern Superchargers, have retained England duo Harry Brook and Brydon Carse for the next edition of The Hundred and signed Mitchell Marsh and Nathan Ellis
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January 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Sunrisers Leeds have retained England duo Harry Brook and Brydon Carse for the next edition of The Hundred.
It looks unlikely that Bangladesh's request to play their 2026 Men's T20 World Cup matches outside of India will be heeded.
Bangladesh's T20 World Cup location remains unresolved as new venues emerge | The Cricketer
It looks unlikely that Bangladesh's request to play their 2026 Men's T20 World Cup matches outside of India will be heeded
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January 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
It looks unlikely that Bangladesh's request to play their 2026 Men's T20 World Cup matches outside of India will be heeded.
"His competitive spirit and leadership bring an extra edge to the group, and we're hoping he can enjoy another bumper year."
Hampshire's T20 captain James Vince motivated as ever for silverware after contract extension | The Cricketer
James Vince, the club's T20 captain and the all-time leading Blast run-scorer, has signed a one-year contract extension at Hampshire
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January 12, 2026 at 11:39 AM
"His competitive spirit and leadership bring an extra edge to the group, and we're hoping he can enjoy another bumper year."
There have already been over 100,000 tickets sold for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England.
T20 World Cup ticket sales hit historic landmark | The Cricketer
There have already been over 100,000 tickets sold for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England
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January 12, 2026 at 11:20 AM
There have already been over 100,000 tickets sold for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England.
"You could come in at year six and have the same contact hours with the same coaches as the first team."
Four ex-pros spark Surrey success at Emanuel School
Director of cricket hails embarrassment of riches
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January 11, 2026 at 6:23 PM
"You could come in at year six and have the same contact hours with the same coaches as the first team."
Virat Kohli has become the third batter in men's international cricket to reach the 28,000-run mark.
Virat Kohli becomes third men's batter to reach international run milestone | The Cricketer
Virat Kohli has become the third batter in men's international cricket to reach the 28,000-run mark
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January 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Virat Kohli has become the third batter in men's international cricket to reach the 28,000-run mark.
"It's actually effective pace rather than just trying to muscle it down there, because that's what comes back into what I was saying about just trying to force it down and losing different things in my action."
💬 @oscarress.bsky.social speaks to Zaman Akhter
💬 @oscarress.bsky.social speaks to Zaman Akhter
Zaman Akhter: I might have got a bit lost in that bubble of trying to bowl too quick | The Cricketer
Zaman Akhter, who has moved from Gloucestershire to Essex this winter, has admitted England's search for pace changed the way he looked to bowl last season, which resulted in fewer wickets
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January 11, 2026 at 9:49 AM
"It's actually effective pace rather than just trying to muscle it down there, because that's what comes back into what I was saying about just trying to force it down and losing different things in my action."
💬 @oscarress.bsky.social speaks to Zaman Akhter
💬 @oscarress.bsky.social speaks to Zaman Akhter
James Vince became just the eighth man in the game's history and the third Englishman to reach 13,000 T20 runs.
All-time leading T20 Blast run-scorer James Vince reaches 13,000 T20 runs | The Cricketer
James Vince became just the eighth man in the game's history and the third Englishman to reach 13,000 T20 runs
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January 10, 2026 at 7:08 PM
James Vince became just the eighth man in the game's history and the third Englishman to reach 13,000 T20 runs.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt starred as Mumbai Indians secured the first win of their Women's Premier League campaign.
Nat Sciver-Brunt stars with bat and ball for Mumbai Indians | The Cricketer
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt starred as Mumbai Indians secured the first win of their Women's Premier League campaign
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January 10, 2026 at 5:43 PM
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt starred as Mumbai Indians secured the first win of their Women's Premier League campaign.
"Me and Jos are going to be besties up in Manchester."
Justin Langer confirms new Hundred role as the Manchester-based team's head coach | The Cricketer
Justin Langer has confirmed that he will coach the men's Manchester-based team in The Hundred next season
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January 10, 2026 at 9:53 AM
"Me and Jos are going to be besties up in Manchester."
"His all-round abilities with the bat and his off-breaks have added further depth to our squad."
Lancashire sign young allrounder on long-term deal | The Cricketer
Shetty, who came through Lancashire's youth system before being released as a teenager, found a route back to Old Trafford via the South Asian Cricket Academy
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January 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
"His all-round abilities with the bat and his off-breaks have added further depth to our squad."
"As Australia celebrate yet another home Ashes series victory, the reality of what comes next is coming into focus" | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
Australia's Ashes 2027 selection race begins | The Cricketer
As Australia win yet another home Ashes series, ensuring the urn stays in their possession, the reality of what comes next begins to come into focus
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January 9, 2026 at 1:05 PM
"As Australia celebrate yet another home Ashes series victory, the reality of what comes next is coming into focus" | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
"Brendon McCullum's future as England coach looks more precarious than ever after he appeared reluctant to accept the need for any meaningful change in his approach" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
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January 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
"Brendon McCullum's future as England coach looks more precarious than ever after he appeared reluctant to accept the need for any meaningful change in his approach" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
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"My aim is to lead from the front, play positive cricket and help shape a team that our supporters are proud to watch."
Leicestershire name new T20 Blast captain | The Cricketer
Ben Green will captain Leicestershire in next season's T20 Blast, after his permanent arrival from Somerset
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January 9, 2026 at 11:38 AM
"My aim is to lead from the front, play positive cricket and help shape a team that our supporters are proud to watch."
⎯ Worst quote
⎯ Faux controversy
⎯ What should we expect in 2027?
⎯ Faux controversy
⎯ What should we expect in 2027?
The Cricketer's Men's Ashes awards part two: Worst quote, faux controversy and what should we expect in 2027? | The Cricketer
Brendon McCullum's various missteps in the media and the events of Noosa get a special mention in the second part of our series awards
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January 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM
⎯ Worst quote
⎯ Faux controversy
⎯ What should we expect in 2027?
⎯ Faux controversy
⎯ What should we expect in 2027?
Two players earn an A+ ✍️
Men's Ashes player grades: From Travis Head to Cameron Green – every Australian marked | The Cricketer
The verdicts on how every player performed during Australia's comfortable 4-1 win in the 2025-26 Ashes
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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Two players earn an A+ ✍️
🏏 Best moments
🏏 Worst moments
🏏 Who will be the biggest casualty?
🏏 Worst moments
🏏 Who will be the biggest casualty?
The Cricketer's Men's Ashes awards part one: Best moments, worst moments and who will be the biggest casualty? | The Cricketer
Joe Root's maiden Test century in Australia, Jamie Smith's Sydney shot selection and TNT Sports come under the microscope
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January 9, 2026 at 9:46 AM
🏏 Best moments
🏏 Worst moments
🏏 Who will be the biggest casualty?
🏏 Worst moments
🏏 Who will be the biggest casualty?
Who topped the class? 🤔
Men's Ashes 2025-26 player grades: Do any England players emerge with credit? | The Cricketer
After being turned over by Australia, how did each playing member of the tourists' squad perform across the 4-1 series defeat?
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January 9, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Who topped the class? 🤔
The former Australia captain reviews her illustrious career, explains why she decided to retire from international cricket, and assesses The Hundred | @melindafarrell.bsky.social
Meg Lanning: I put everything into trying to be the best cricketer I could - I'd do the same again | The Cricketer
MELINDA FARRELL: The former Australia captain reviews her illustrious career, explains why she decided to retire from international cricket, and assesses The Hundred
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January 8, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The former Australia captain reviews her illustrious career, explains why she decided to retire from international cricket, and assesses The Hundred | @melindafarrell.bsky.social
England have suffered the withdrawal of opening batter Isaac Mohammed just over a week ahead of their opening Under-19 Cricket World Cup match.
England Under-19s forced into late change ahead of World Cup campaign | The Cricketer
England have suffered the withdrawal of opening batter Isaac Mohammed just over a week ahead of their opening Under-19 Cricket World Cup match.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
England have suffered the withdrawal of opening batter Isaac Mohammed just over a week ahead of their opening Under-19 Cricket World Cup match.
"We will take many lessons from this tour and are determined to improve quickly."
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January 8, 2026 at 1:33 PM
"We will take many lessons from this tour and are determined to improve quickly."
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"We look at our attack and their attack; they only had Brydon Carse playing every game. Everyone else went down. It's a tricky place to bowl fast."
Steve Smith outlines biggest difference between Australia and England, refuses to make 2027 commitment
Some standout individual performances, depth of talent in the face of injuries were the key ingredients to Australia's 4-1 Ashes victory over England, according to Steve
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January 8, 2026 at 12:11 PM
"We look at our attack and their attack; they only had Brydon Carse playing every game. Everyone else went down. It's a tricky place to bowl fast."
"These are, no doubt, painful moments for England. But in Stokes' honesty, there is an encouraging absence of the hubris and delusion that has held them back in the last year or two. Sometimes, rock bottom makes a strong foundation" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Ben Stokes wakes up to a crushing realisation | The Cricketer
It felt as if Ben Stokes had realised, belatedly it had to be said, that England's approach was naive, limited and, ultimately, simplistic
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January 8, 2026 at 11:38 AM
"These are, no doubt, painful moments for England. But in Stokes' honesty, there is an encouraging absence of the hubris and delusion that has held them back in the last year or two. Sometimes, rock bottom makes a strong foundation" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
"The management team had the best part of four years to prepare for this tour. But all too often they looked as if they were making plans on the hoof" | @georgedobell.bsky.social
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January 8, 2026 at 11:26 AM
"The management team had the best part of four years to prepare for this tour. But all too often they looked as if they were making plans on the hoof" | @georgedobell.bsky.social
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"It feels like we're starting to build something very exciting, and I'm delighted to be a part of that."
Harry Finch clears up Kent future | The Cricketer | The Cricketer
Harry Finch has signed a new two-year deal at Kent, keeping him at Canterbury until at least the end of the 2027 season.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:08 AM
"It feels like we're starting to build something very exciting, and I'm delighted to be a part of that."