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As hosting a tournament goes - failing to win a game, or even host the final…
Impressive. Hats off to Pakistan.
Impressive. Hats off to Pakistan.
March 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
As hosting a tournament goes - failing to win a game, or even host the final…
Impressive. Hats off to Pakistan.
Impressive. Hats off to Pakistan.
Jos Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain.
Was always going to be tough to follow Morgan and particularly during a period when England were no longer prioritising white-ball cricket.
Not convinced he is the problem but someone had to go.
Thoughts?
Was always going to be tough to follow Morgan and particularly during a period when England were no longer prioritising white-ball cricket.
Not convinced he is the problem but someone had to go.
Thoughts?
February 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Jos Buttler steps down as England white-ball captain.
Was always going to be tough to follow Morgan and particularly during a period when England were no longer prioritising white-ball cricket.
Not convinced he is the problem but someone had to go.
Thoughts?
Was always going to be tough to follow Morgan and particularly during a period when England were no longer prioritising white-ball cricket.
Not convinced he is the problem but someone had to go.
Thoughts?
February 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Thank you so much Tanya Aldred for your piece in @theguardian.com today about our conference last week. A great summary 😊🏏
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...
The Spin | Future of cricket up for debate, from language and diversity to gambling
The Hundred welcomed huge investment as the Cricket Research Network pondered what lies ahead for the sport
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Thank you so much Tanya Aldred for your piece in @theguardian.com today about our conference last week. A great summary 😊🏏
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...
February 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
England 🏴 🏏 in 2025 so far:
Women P7 W0 L7
Men P8 W1 L7
Total P15 W1 L14
Consistent.
Admittedly, Australia and India are tough places to go…
Women P7 W0 L7
Men P8 W1 L7
Total P15 W1 L14
Consistent.
Admittedly, Australia and India are tough places to go…
February 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
England 🏴 🏏 in 2025 so far:
Women P7 W0 L7
Men P8 W1 L7
Total P15 W1 L14
Consistent.
Admittedly, Australia and India are tough places to go…
Women P7 W0 L7
Men P8 W1 L7
Total P15 W1 L14
Consistent.
Admittedly, Australia and India are tough places to go…
Ben Stokes has been ruled out of all cricket for at least three months after further assessments confirmed he has torn his left hamstring. The Durham all-rounder will undergo surgery in January. (ECB)
December 23, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Ben Stokes has been ruled out of all cricket for at least three months after further assessments confirmed he has torn his left hamstring. The Durham all-rounder will undergo surgery in January. (ECB)
Taking back control.
If Crawley played for a northern county his England career would have been over a year ago. I’m done with this shit. How much longer does he keep getting away with this? Daddy is Rob Key’s best mate. Why aren’t people people marching on Westminster? Maybe I will start it.
December 15, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Taking back control.
Fine Leg - Shepmates ft. Caden Macdonald (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Shepmates
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December 13, 2024 at 2:35 PM
So, qualification for the tournament has been based on ODI cricket, but they might just play T20 instead?
Surely the death of ODIs if this takes place.
www.cricexec.com/champions-tr...
Surely the death of ODIs if this takes place.
www.cricexec.com/champions-tr...
Champions Trophy: broadcasters may push T20 format due to delay
As discussions heat up about the format of the 2025 Champions Trophy, find out if the tournament will switch to T20. Stay informed on the latest updates for this highly anticipated cricket event.
www.cricexec.com
December 13, 2024 at 10:33 AM
So, qualification for the tournament has been based on ODI cricket, but they might just play T20 instead?
Surely the death of ODIs if this takes place.
www.cricexec.com/champions-tr...
Surely the death of ODIs if this takes place.
www.cricexec.com/champions-tr...
Time to stir and start to wake up
Only three full days to get through before Test cricket returns.
I’m gonna hibernate.
I’m gonna hibernate.
December 13, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Time to stir and start to wake up
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Street cricket in Calcutta in 1970 (Life magazine)
December 10, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Street cricket in Calcutta in 1970 (Life magazine)
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Skipping, standing, slips and slogs: 5 peculiar highlights from England’s latest action-packed win over New Zealand
www.kingcricket.co.uk/skipping-sta...
www.kingcricket.co.uk/skipping-sta...
December 9, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Skipping, standing, slips and slogs: 5 peculiar highlights from England’s latest action-packed win over New Zealand
www.kingcricket.co.uk/skipping-sta...
www.kingcricket.co.uk/skipping-sta...
Only three full days to get through before Test cricket returns.
I’m gonna hibernate.
I’m gonna hibernate.
December 9, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Only three full days to get through before Test cricket returns.
I’m gonna hibernate.
I’m gonna hibernate.
England to declare at Tea to try and win before the end of day two. Leaving the best batting conditions of the Test for New Zealand to complete another comeback win in Wellington.
Who’s in?
Who’s in?
December 7, 2024 at 12:10 AM
England to declare at Tea to try and win before the end of day two. Leaving the best batting conditions of the Test for New Zealand to complete another comeback win in Wellington.
Who’s in?
Who’s in?
Looking forward to the day when the over rate is so low that supporters get a % refund just like when it rains enough.
21 overs bowled with seven minutes to go in the session … as usual the over rate is terrible #AUSvIND
December 6, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Looking forward to the day when the over rate is so low that supporters get a % refund just like when it rains enough.
Okay, time for us all to switch over to Gqeberha.
The triple Test marathon continues!
The triple Test marathon continues!
December 6, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Okay, time for us all to switch over to Gqeberha.
The triple Test marathon continues!
The triple Test marathon continues!
Good morning UK,
Fancy a Glenn Phillips screamer with your breakfast?
You’re welcome.
Fancy a Glenn Phillips screamer with your breakfast?
You’re welcome.
November 29, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Good morning UK,
Fancy a Glenn Phillips screamer with your breakfast?
You’re welcome.
Fancy a Glenn Phillips screamer with your breakfast?
You’re welcome.
I think that was when I turned it on!
November 28, 2024 at 2:23 PM
I think that was when I turned it on!
They have just been bowled out for 42 from 13.5 overs!
Sri Lanka 👀
Don’t let anyone EVER tell you that Test cricket is boring.
Don’t let anyone EVER tell you that Test cricket is boring.
November 28, 2024 at 12:05 PM
They have just been bowled out for 42 from 13.5 overs!
Sri Lanka 👀
Don’t let anyone EVER tell you that Test cricket is boring.
Don’t let anyone EVER tell you that Test cricket is boring.
November 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Sri Lanka 👀
Don’t let anyone EVER tell you that Test cricket is boring.
Don’t let anyone EVER tell you that Test cricket is boring.
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What a great day painting #englandcricket
vs #BLACKCAPS LIVE here in Christchurch! #abnz #NZvENG #nzvseng #CroweThorpeTrophy
Original artwork and prints now -> andybrownstadiums.com/product/engl...
vs #BLACKCAPS LIVE here in Christchurch! #abnz #NZvENG #nzvseng #CroweThorpeTrophy
Original artwork and prints now -> andybrownstadiums.com/product/engl...
November 28, 2024 at 9:14 AM
What a great day painting #englandcricket
vs #BLACKCAPS LIVE here in Christchurch! #abnz #NZvENG #nzvseng #CroweThorpeTrophy
Original artwork and prints now -> andybrownstadiums.com/product/engl...
vs #BLACKCAPS LIVE here in Christchurch! #abnz #NZvENG #nzvseng #CroweThorpeTrophy
Original artwork and prints now -> andybrownstadiums.com/product/engl...
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First Cricket Test starts in less than an hour in Christchurch.
94 years ago . . . "Making cricket history in Christchurch: the first test match between England and New Zealand", Lancaster Park, Christchurch, 10–13 January 1930.
England won by 8 wickets. #HistoryNeverRepeats #NZvENG🏏
94 years ago . . . "Making cricket history in Christchurch: the first test match between England and New Zealand", Lancaster Park, Christchurch, 10–13 January 1930.
England won by 8 wickets. #HistoryNeverRepeats #NZvENG🏏
November 27, 2024 at 9:15 PM
First Cricket Test starts in less than an hour in Christchurch.
94 years ago . . . "Making cricket history in Christchurch: the first test match between England and New Zealand", Lancaster Park, Christchurch, 10–13 January 1930.
England won by 8 wickets. #HistoryNeverRepeats #NZvENG🏏
94 years ago . . . "Making cricket history in Christchurch: the first test match between England and New Zealand", Lancaster Park, Christchurch, 10–13 January 1930.
England won by 8 wickets. #HistoryNeverRepeats #NZvENG🏏
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Australia has a batting crisis. Can they find answers to it soon?
November 27, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Australia has a batting crisis. Can they find answers to it soon?