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• England v Sri Lanka: Jos Buttler blasts hosts to victory in first T20

  24-06-2021 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watch the best shots as Jos Buttler smashes an unbeaten 68 to lead England to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 in Cardiff.
  
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• Leics get partial points reprieve but stay in limbo

  28-09-2026 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicestershire have eight points of their 27-point County Championship deduction reinstated but their Division One status remains in limbo.
  
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• Joyce appointed Ireland high performance batting coach

  28-09-2026 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cricket Ireland name former international Ed Joyce as the new High Performance batting coach, with a focus on the the men's senior squad and male talent pathway.
  
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• Farbrace proud as Sussex finish third amid struggles

  28-09-2026 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sussex's outgoing head coach Paul Farbrace reflects on finishing third in Championship despite a points deduction and salary cap.
  
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• Surrey sign England all-rounder Kemp on multi-year deal

  28-09-2026 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surrey sign 21-year-old England all-rounder Freya Kemp on a 'multi-year deal' from the 2027 season onwards.
  
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• Kent duo Cohen and Evison to leave promoted club

  28-09-2026 15:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kent confirm bowler Mikey Cohen will join Joey Evison in leaving the club following the conclusion of the 2026 season.
  
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• Somerset lament lack of ruthlessness in title fight

  28-09-2026 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Somerset senior figures lament a lack of ruthlessness earlier in the season as team settle for another second place in the County Championship.
  
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• Buttler out of tri-series while England prepare central contracts

  28-09-2026 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler will miss England's 50-over tri-series in Pakistan next month, with Jordan Cox set to be given another chance to impress in his place.
  
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• Westley ends seven-season spell as Essex captain

  28-09-2026 11:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England Test batter Tom Westley steps down as captain of Essex after seven seasons in the role.
  
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• Campbell moves to Durham director of cricket role

  28-09-2026 11:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ryan Campbell is to become Durham's director of cricket to replace Marcus North, vacating his post of head coach.
  
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• England are learning - these are the World Cup issues they need to solve

  28-09-2026 07:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who are England's openers? Which spinner supports Adil Rashid? Which seamers will get the nod when Sam Curran returns?
  
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• Banton stars as England win Sri Lanka ODI series

  27-09-2026 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Banton delivers on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrap up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka.
  
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• England win series as Banton delivers on potential

  27-09-2026 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Banton delivers on all of his potential by crashing a brilliant first international century as England wrapped up their summer with an ODI series win over Sri Lanka.
  
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• Superb South Africa seal series win over Australia

  27-09-2026 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Miller and Temba Bavuma's sublime centuries set up South Africa's 32-run win over Australia in a high-scoring second ODI in Johannesburg.
  
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• Abell scores 307 in Somerset's draw with Surrey

  27-09-2026 17:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Abell scores a career-best 307 in Somerset's County Championship draw against Surrey at Taunton.
  
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• Durham draw with Lancashire to end season unbeaten

  27-09-2026 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Durham end their title-winning campaign in County Championship Division Two unbeaten, finishing the season with a draw against Lancashire.
  
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• Glamorgan & Essex draw as rain ruins final day

  27-09-2026 14:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Glamorgan and Essex's final match is rained off after just 21 balls play on the fourth day.
  
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• 'Brilliant' Banton scores maiden ODI century for England

  27-09-2026 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Banton scores a "brilliant" century, his first in an ODI for England, in the third and deciding game of the series against Sri Lanka at The Oval.
  
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• Kent players 'deserve all credit' for promotion

  27-09-2026 13:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adam Hollioake praises his players for a "remarkable turnaround" as Kent secure Championship promotion, 12 months after finishing bottom of Division Two.
  
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• The Bears' necessity: Just how good is top wicket-taker Bamber?

  27-09-2026 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Does Ethan Bamber's fine form in Warwickshire's County Championship title triumph warrant closer scrutiny by England?
  
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• Kohli & Gill centuries help India past Windies - first ODI scorecard

  27-09-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Latest scorecard from the first one-day international between India and West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.
  
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• Bairstow six seals one-wicket win for Yorkshire

  26-09-2026 18:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Jonny Bairstow hits the winning runs as Yorkshire beat Nottinghamshire by one wicket in their final Championship match of the season.
  
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• Allison stars as Worcs wrap up big win over Derbys

  26-09-2026 16:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Allison's first-class career-best of 6-42 in overall match figures of 11-64 helps Worcestershire to a comprehensive 175-run victory over Derbyshire.
  
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• Warwickshire beat Leicestershire to seal ninth Championship title

  26-09-2026 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warwickshire complete their ninth County Championship title triumph with an innings victory against Leicestershire.
  
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• Back and loving it - Pietersen on his history, Brook & helping win the Ashes

  25-09-2026 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former batter turned specialist mentor Kevin Pietersen talks about his new role with England, his past history with the ECB and working with Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.
  
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• Mendis stars as Sri Lanka beat England to set up series decider

  24-09-2026 22:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kusal Mendis scores 121 to help Sri Lanka to a surprise win against England as they fought back to secure a 16-run victory against England at Headingley to level the three-match series and set up a decider at The Oval on Sunday.
  
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• 'He's changing the narrative' - Mendis' inspires Sri Lanka to victory

  24-09-2026 16:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kusal Mendis produces a captain's innings at Headingley as he scores 121 off 100 balls to put Sri Lanka on course for a big score as they bat first against England in the second One Day International.
  
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• Essex cricketer Das charged with two counts of rape

  23-09-2026 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Essex cricketer Robin Das is charged with two counts of rape and will appear in court in October.
  
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• Batter Kelly out of Leics finale with rib injury

  23-09-2026 19:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Batter Nick Kelly will miss Leicestershire's last-ditch effort to avoid County Championship relegation after succumbing to a rib injury.
  
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• I questioned if coaching was right for me - Hollioake

  23-09-2026 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kent head coach Adam Hollioake says he had doubts about being a coach before a strong 2026 season.
  
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