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• County Championship: Durham beat Warwickshire for first win in 11 attempts

  01-05-2021 20:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham record their first County Championship victory in 11 attempts, beating Warwickshire by an innings.
  
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• Pretorius drives Spirit to win over MI London

  29-07-2026 22:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lhuan-dre Pretorius recovers from a heavy collision in the field to hit 64 as London Spirit beat MI London by seven wickets for their first win in this season's Hundred.
  
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• Pretorius inspires Spirit to win over rivals MI London

  29-07-2026 22:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  London Spirit win their first match in the 2026 men's Hundred competition as they beat MI London by seven-wickets in the London derby at The Oval.
  
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• Fleming expected to be named England Test coach

  29-07-2026 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.
  
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• Jacks hits 65 to become all-time Hundred top scorer

  29-07-2026 22:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will Jacks makes 65 off 44 balls against London Spirit at The Oval as he becomes The Hundreds leading run scorer.
  
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• Stephen Fleming to be appointed England Test coach after impressing ECB

  29-07-2026 21:30
  New Zealander will succeed Brendon McCullumLikely to start on South Africa tour in DecemberStephen Fleming is expected to be named as England’s Test coach, after impressing the England and Wales Cricket Board in a series of interviews over the past two weeks. The 53-year-old would work alongside his predecessor, compatriot, former teammate and friend Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge of the white-ball teams.Fleming stood down as head coach of the Indian Premier League franchise Chenn
  
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• Stephen Fleming to be appointed England Test coach

  29-07-2026 21:30
  New Zealander will succeed Brendon McCullumLikely to start on South Africa tour in DecemberStephen Fleming is expected to be named as England’s Test coach, after impressing the England and Wales Cricket Board in a series of interviews over the past two weeks. The 53-year-old would work alongside his predecessor, compatriot, former teammate and friend Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge of the white-ball teams.Fleming stood down as head coach of the Indian Premier League franchise Chenn
  
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• Rhodes' career-best keeps Durham unbeaten after Stokes duck

  29-07-2026 21:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham prove they are not a one-man show in the One-Day Cup as Will Rhodes helps maintain their unbeaten start after Ben Stokes' duck.
  
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• Lloyd pays tribute to 'greatest' Sobers at funeral

  29-07-2026 20:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Garfield Sobers is called the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" by former team-mate Sir Clive Lloyd at the legendary West Indies player's state funeral in Barbados.
  
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• Saltburn suspend fielder accused of cheating in ‘Clicky Ponting’ incident

  29-07-2026 20:32
  ‘Will not play again in foreseeable future’Club concede Wednesday’s second-team cup fixtureSaltburn Cricket Club have said they are treating allegations of cheating very seriously and have suspended the player at the centre of the controversy for the “foreseeable future”. A Saltburn fielder was accused of clicking his fingers to get a catch behind and footage of several incidents later went viral on social media.The first video, posted on Monday evening, was from Sa
  
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• Saltburn suspend fielder accused of cheating in ‘Clicky Ponting’ furore

  29-07-2026 20:32
  ‘Will not play again in foreseeable future’Club concede Wednesday’s second-team cup fixtureSaltburn Cricket Club have said they are treating allegations of cheating very seriously and have suspended the player at the centre of the controversy for the “foreseeable future”. A Saltburn fielder was accused of clicking his fingers to get a catch behind and footage of several incidents later went viral on social media.The first video, posted on Monday evening, was from Sa
  
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• London derby ends in tie after thrilling finale

  29-07-2026 19:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MI London and London Spirit goes down to the final ball as the first women's London derby of the season ends in a tie in The Hundred at The Oval.
  
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• Why finger-clicking 'scandal' has gripped sporting world - Agnew

  29-07-2026 19:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Why the wicketkeeper in the Saltburn Cricket Club 'finger-clicking' scandal is the key voice in any investigation.
  
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• MI London hold out in nail-biting tie with Spirit

  29-07-2026 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MI London hold London Spirit to a nail-biting tie at The Oval after Hayley Matthews concedes only three runs from the last three balls of the match.
  
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• Duckett hits half-century as Rockets demolish Fire

  29-07-2026 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Trent Rockets win by nine wickets with Ben Duckett getting a unbeaten 52 helped by the Welsh Fire bowling seven no balls in the second innings.
  
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• Duckett leads Rockets to convincing win over Fire

  29-07-2026 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Trent Rockets demolish Welsh Fire by nine wickets in Cardiff to make it two wins from three matches in this season's Hundred.
  
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• New Essex chair Lewis aiming to 'revitalise club'

  29-07-2026 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Essex chair of the board Rachel Lewis says she has been given an "opportunity to remodel and revitalise the club".
  
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• ‘Saltburn are the Argentina of local cricket’: victims and neighbours on the ‘Clicky Ponting’ scandal

  29-07-2026 16:41
  Laughter, disbelief and outrage over video appearing to show Saltburn player tricking umpire into giving batters outAt the Saltburn over-60s ukulele club there was a unanimous reaction to news that the town’s cricket club were being compared to the Argentina football team: laughter. Then a spirited rendition of I Love to Boogie.On the seafront, a litter-picking volunteer was looking forward to the Wednesday night quiz just to get the gossip. But she had her own view. “All I would say
  
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• Justin Langer has not heard from ECB about England job but could be tempted

  29-07-2026 15:59
  ‘Everyone looks at all opportunities,’ says AustralianHe is sceptical new Test coach can work with McCullumJustin Langer says he has had no contact from the England and Wales Cricket Board about coaching the men’s Test team, and expressed scepticism over whether the proposed structure of having the new red-ball coach operate alongside their predecessor, Brendon McCullum, who remains in charge of the white-ball sides, can work.The 55-year-old, who played 105 Tests for Australia
  
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• Mooney leads Rockets to comfortable win over Fire

  29-07-2026 15:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Trent Rockets register their second win in The Hundred women's competition by cruising to an eight-wicket victory against Welsh Fire in Cardiff.
  
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• Saltburn suspend Devine after 'finger-clicking' claim

  29-07-2026 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Saltburn player at the centre of an alleged cheating scandal is suspended by the club for the "foreseeable future".
  
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• Mooney hits fluent half-century as Rockets beat Fire

  29-07-2026 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Beth Mooney puts the Trent Rockets in a good position against Welsh Fire hitting 57 off 35 balls at the top of the order.
  
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• Mooney stars as Rockets cruise to win against Fire

  29-07-2026 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Trent Rockets register their second win in The Hundred women's competition by cruising to an eight-wicket victory against Welsh Fire in Cardiff.
  
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• The Spin | Boris Karloff’s unlikely love of cricket lives on with foundation in his name

  29-07-2026 12:47
  Actor known for his haunting film roles was president of Hollywood CC and his estate helps to fund the Windrush cricket festivalSeptember 1954 and with the first Ashes Test just two months and 10 days away a crowd gathered at Tilbury Docks to see off England’s cricketers as they departed for Australia. The previous night the traditional dinner had been held at Lord’s in their honour and according to one report the players indulged so freely of “an endless supply of champagne an
  
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• IPL’s value soars past $20bn to rival NFL as one of world sport’s biggest brands

  29-07-2026 12:02
  Two big franchise deals power 10.3% increaseIPL second only to NFL in per-match brand valueThe Indian Premier League’s value has surged to an estimated $20.6bn (£15.5bn), boosted by ownership deals involving two of its biggest franchises, according to a report by the US-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey.The T20 competition’s value rose 10.3% over the past year, underlining its position as one of the world’s most valuable sports brands, the bank’s report said. &ld
  
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• Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 9

  29-07-2026 09:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
  
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  29-07-2026 08:05
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• Greece call up Konstas to help T20 World Cup bid

  29-07-2026 07:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Greece call up the brother of Australia batter Sam Konstas to their national cricket team as they aim to become surprise contenders to qualify for the 2028 men's T20 World Cup.
  
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• Crawley and Brook help Sunrisers beat Super Giants

  29-07-2026 00:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Sunrisers end Manchester Super Giants' unbeaten start to the season after chasing down 182 thanks to half-centuries from Mitch Marsh and Zak Crawley while Harry Brook chips in with 42.
  
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• West Indies beat Pakistan & dedicate win to Sobers

  28-07-2026 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jayden Seales takes 5-20 in second innings as West Indies' pace attack ruthlessly blow away Pakistan to secure a 90-run victory just after tea on day four of the first Test.
  
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