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• County Championship: Middlesex batsmen enjoy good first day against Somerset

  29-04-2021 20:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Half-centuries from Robbie White and Nick Gubbins put Middlesex in a good position on day one against Somerset.
  
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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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• 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 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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• 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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• Award-winning cricketer First Dog on the Moon on the latest local cricket brouhaha | First Dog on the Moon

  29-07-2026 08:05
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• ‘It’s not cricket’: cheating row as ‘Clicky Ponting’ appears to dupe umpire

  28-07-2026 15:18
  Viral video apparently shows a Saltburn 2nd XI fielder clicking his fingers to mimic a batter’s nickThe ball is bowled, the batter plays a shot and it’s caught by the wicketkeeper to cheers all round. The batter is clearly bemused. Did he hit it? Or … did a fielder click his fingers to mimic a nick?A row has erupted in the normally friendly, if ultra-competitive, world of English club cricket after footage went viral of alleged cheating. Australian cricket will always have San
  
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• The One-Day Cup’s allure: familiar faces, cheap seats and relaxed places

  28-07-2026 13:55
  The competition lacks bombast, but fans still love seeing old pros battle with young thrusters in charming groundsBy the 99.94 Cricket BlogThis article is from The 99.94 Cricket Blog Continue reading...
  
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• Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 7

  27-07-2026 10:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
  
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• Craig Overton stars against brother Jamie as Rockets beat Spirit

  26-07-2026 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Craig Overton came out on top in his head-to-head with twin brother Jamie Overton, to help Trent Rockets secure a thrilling four-wicket victory with two balls to spare against London Spirit in the Men's Hundred.
  
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• Craig Overton hits twin Jamie for decisive six

  26-07-2026 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Craig Overton wins the battle against his twin brother as Trent Rockets beat London Spirit, while Jos Buttler stars for Manchester Super Giants.
  
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• 'That was pretty annoying' - Bairstow talks through dropped catch

  26-07-2026 22:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A mic'd up Jonny Bairstow reacts to spilling a catch from a Sam Billings scoop shot attempt, and talks through where he went wrong with the BBC Sport commentary box in the Men's Hundred match between Trent Rockets and London Spirit.
  
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• 'Masterful' Duckett's 75-run knock inspires Rockets to win over Spirit

  26-07-2026 22:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Duckett hits 75 runs off 47 balls to help Trent Rockets to a four-wicket win over London Spirit in the 2026 Men's Hundred.
  
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• Everything I am is because of my parents - ex-India captain Rahane

  26-07-2026 21:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former India all-former captain Ajinkya Rahane tells BBC Sport's Amber Sandhu about how the sacrifices made by his parents during his childhood in Mumbai helped motivate him to reach the top of the game.
  
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• Middlesex and Worcs extend 100% One-Day Cup starts

  26-07-2026 20:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Middlesex and holders Worcestershire achieve contrasting wins to extend their perfect starts to this year's One-Day Cup.
  
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• Buttler at his best as Super Giants thrash Phoenix

  26-07-2026 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jos Buttler stars with 90 from 50 balls as Manchester Super Giants ease past Birmingham Phoenix at Old Trafford - winning by 87 runs in the men's Hundred.
  
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• London Spirit edge past Trent Rockets in tense finish

  26-07-2026 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nadine de Klerk hits an unbeaten 41 to guide London Spirit to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Trent Rockets with three balls to spare. The win at Trent Bridge secures Spirit's first win of their 2026 women's Hundred campaign and marks the highest successful run chase in the team's history.
  
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• De Klerk holds nerve as Spirit edge past Rockets

  26-07-2026 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk stars with 41 not out from 22 balls as London Spirit beat Trent Rockets with three balls to spare.
  
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• 'Bowls him!'... twice! - Two in two for Tongue as Smeed and Ahmed fall

  26-07-2026 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Josh Tongue gives Manchester Super Giants the perfect start with the ball as he bowls Will Smeed and Rehan Ahmed in back-to-back deliveries, as Birmingham Phoenix get off to a poor start, chasing 188 to win in the men's Hundred.
  
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• Raining sixes - Buttler goes big against Birmingham Phoenix

  26-07-2026 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jos Buttler scores 90 off 50 balls, in an innings that included five sixes, as he helps his Manchester Super Giants side reach 187-5 against Birmingham Phoenix in the men's Hundred.
  
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• Sooryavanshi hits 81 as India seal 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep - scorecard

  26-07-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Latest scorecard from the third Twenty20 international beween Zimbabwe and India in Harare.
  
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• Ravindra stars as Welsh Fire beat MI London to continue winning start

  25-07-2026 23:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rachin Ravindra's superb 98 from 44 balls helps Welsh Fire win their second game in a row in The Hundred, beating MI London by 15 runs.
  
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• Ravindra stars with 98 as Fire beat MI London

  25-07-2026 22:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Welsh Fire continue their winning start to the men's Hundred with a 15-run win over MI London, after Sunrisers Leeds beat Southern Brave in the earlier game.
  
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• Seven sixes - Ravindra smashes 98 from 44 balls

  25-07-2026 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Welsh Fire's Rachin Ravindra produces a breathtaking display, smashing 98 runs off just 44 balls. His innings included 14 boundaries, half of which were cleared for six.
  
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• Fire smash highest women's Hundred total in 2026 to thrash MI London

  25-07-2026 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Welsh Fire put on a dominant display in Cardiff to make light work of MI London, as captain Sophie Devine's excellent all-round performance leads her side to a 60-run victory. The result leaves the visitors winless in their opening two matches of The Hundred.
  
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• Big-hitting Marsh helps Sunrisers beat Brave for first win

  25-07-2026 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mitch Marsh hits 69 off 34 balls to help Sunrisers Leeds secure their first win of the 2026 men's Hundred as they beat Southern Brave by five runs at Headingley.
  
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• How two 'sensational' fielding moments win the match for Sunrisers

  25-07-2026 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sunrisers Leeds players Matthew Revis and Abrar Ahmed produce two moments of brilliant fielding in the closing stages of their match against Southern Brave, saving eight runs, helping them secure a five-run win and their first win of this year's tournament.
  
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• Devine inspires Fire to dominant win over MI London

  25-07-2026 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MI London remain winless in the women's Hundred after a 60-run thrashing by Welsh Fire, while Southern Brave beat Sunrisers Leeds for back-to-back wins.
  
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