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Root’s near-miss century highlights balanced County Championship contest

Joe Root came tantalizingly near to a 12th maiden hundred for Yorkshire on the third day of the County Championship clash at Headingley, falling four...

Apr 23, 2026 · admin

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Punjab Kings Smash T20 Record with Extraordinary Delhi Chase

Punjab Kings have transformed the record books in remarkable manner, overtaking Delhi Capitals' massive aggregate of 264 to record the most impressive run pursuit in...

Apr 23, 2026 · admin

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Kohli’s brilliance guides RCB past Titans in thrilling chase

Virat Kohli's outstanding 81 steered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thrilling five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, lifting the...

Apr 22, 2026 · admin

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Pietersen Defends Bethell’s IPL Stay Against Cook’s Criticism

Kevin Pietersen has reopened his long-running feud with Sir Alastair Cook by publicly supporting Jacob Bethell's decision to remain with the Indian Premier League, despite...

Apr 21, 2026 · admin

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Former England Selector Ed Smith Joins ECB Board as Non-Executive Director

The England and Wales Cricket Board has appointed Ed Smith, the ex-England selector who guided the nation's 2019 World Cup triumph, to its board as...

Apr 20, 2026 · admin

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Bellingham joins cricket ownership ranks with Birmingham Phoenix stake

England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham has obtained a 1.2% stake in Birmingham Phoenix, the Edgbaston-based cricket franchise participating in The Hundred. The 22-year-old's...

Apr 19, 2026 · admin

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Rew’s Rising Form Poses Selection Puzzle for England

Three weeks into the county season and Somerset's James Rew is making a strong case for England selection before the first Test against New Zealand...

Apr 17, 2026 · admin

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Rew’s Masterclass Puts Somerset on Brink of Hampshire Victory

James Rew has put Somerset within touching distance of a County Championship win over Hampshire, with the in-form batsman reaching 58 not out on day...

Apr 17, 2026 · admin

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Rew Poised to Challenge England’s Opening Order This Summer

James Rew is set to test England's established opening partnership this summer after an impressive start to Somerset's County Championship season. The 22-year-old wicketkeeper and...

Apr 16, 2026 · admin

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Lancashire Bemused by Injury Replacement Rule Rejection

Lancashire have expressed their confusion after their request to replace injured seamer Ajeet Singh Dale with fellow fast bowler Tom Bailey was turned down under...

Apr 14, 2026 · admin