The ICC Women’s World T20 kicks off this Friday in the West Indies with a unique identity. The standalone nature of the tournament marks the first time the event will run separately to the men’s format, amidst a growing demand and consumption of the women’s game. The final of last year’s
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England cricket sensation Sophia Dunkley discusses her first international call-up ahead of the Women’s World T20
“Don’t panic” — Graham Thorpe on the secret to batting in Asia
Sri Lanka v England ODI series: Former SL all-rounder Dinusha Fernando on the problems in Sri Lankan cricket
Mike Brearley on the D’Oliveira affair, The 100, Joe Root and the future of Test Cricket
Mike Brearley is cricket's answer to Freud and Aristotle. Part psychoanalyst, part philosopher, it was said of him by Australian opponent Rodney Hogg that 'he has a degree in people', and his leadership was so invaluable that he played 39 tests as a specialist batsman with an average of just 22.88. At the helm of England between 1977 and 1980 and
Ashes hero Tim Bresnan on the impact of international cricket on the county scene and what England can expect going forward
Kings University London, pilot training and Hong Kong wicket keeper: Christopher Carter on Hong Kong’s cricketing journey
Cricket as an international game feels close to a tipping point. Even in England, where test match cricket regularly sells out stadiums, there is concern about waning interest in the game and its longest format. Ideas such as international league tables for test matches and even shorter matches of 100
“It’s been great being on a similar journey with teammates I’ve known for years”: Surrey’s Ollie Pope on his hot start to the cricket season and sharing a dressing room with friends
Despite the fledgling County Cricket season, there have already been a number of noteworthy incidents. We’ve seen Peter Siddle bowling in a beanie. We’ve seen the aforementioned beanie-wearing Siddle break Rilee Rossouw's bat in quite hilarious fashion. And we’ve also seen the coming-of-age of a young Surrey team that are ready to
“I was not put on this earth to play cricket”: Lewis Hatchett on missing half a rib cage, the stigma of body image and an extraordinary drive to defeat adversity
Sat opposite Lewis Hatchett in a coastal tearoom bustling with activity on a rare sun-drenched afternoon, it is difficult to fathom that the former Sussex seamer is anything but the archetypal fast bowler. Tall, broad shouldered with a confident stride, his retirement two summers ago at the age of just
Sarah Taylor: cricket, anxiety and a dog
On first impressions when England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor met me on a busy southwest London road, she emanated a bubbly confidence. So, it surprised me when she told me later during the interview she had been feeling anxious about our meeting. Her friendly nature was infectious. She insisted on carrying a rather