Surrey secure Shakib Al Hasan for a crucial Somerset fixture. Alec Stewart calls the decision “easy” amidst player shortages.
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Gloucestershire secured a tense 14-run victory over Birmingham Bears, defending a low score of 138. David Payne and Ollie Price shared seven wickets, ending the Bears’ run in the T20 quarter-finals.
New Zealand adds Sri Lanka legend Rangana Herath and former India coach Vikram Rathour to their coaching staff ahead of crucial Tests.
Mongolia suffered a historic collapse, scoring just 10 runs in a T20I match against Singapore. Singapore chased the target in five balls, led by a stunning performance from 17-year-old Harsha Bharadwaj, who claimed six wickets for just three runs.
Ollie Robinson shines for Sussex in their T20 Blast Finals Day qualification, showing his skill despite being overlooked for England’s Test team.
Dom Sibley and Sam Curran’s partnership led Surrey to a decisive five-wicket victory over Durham, securing their place in the Vitality Blast Finals Day.
Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque anchor Bangladesh’s chase on the final day, leaving them just 63 runs away from a historic series win against Pakistan.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape start their title defence at home, while the Wanderers prepares to host the SA20 final, marking a thrilling season ahead.
Gaby Lewis returns to lead Ireland in a crucial home series against England. Alice Tector earns her first T20I call-up, as Ireland looks to challenge a formidable England side.
Joe Root’s innings at Lord’s saw him surpass Alastair Cook’s record for the most Test centuries by an English player. Root’s 33rd and 34th tons set a new benchmark.
Shan Masood’s quick fifty, alongside Saim Ayub’s solid support, has put Pakistan in a strong position. Their partnership rebuilt the innings after an early setback against Bangladesh in the second Test.
Incessant rain washed out the entire first day of the second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. The umpires inspected the pitch at noon, despite the rain, and called off play due to unplayable conditions. The teams remained at their hotel as the rain showed no signs of stopping, disrupting the start of this…