<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cricket - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Cricket news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your favorite sport!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset thump Glamorgan to boost hopes of first title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset go top of the Division One table in the County Championship with an innings and 64 run victory over Glamorgan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-thump-glamorgan-to-boost-hopes-of-first-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-thump-glamorgan-to-boost-hopes-of-first-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan players used to 'chaos' - head coach Hesson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim Pakistan coach Mike Hesson says his players are used to &ldquo;chaos&rdquo; after the tourists dropped seven players and called up seven others for the final Test against England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-players-used-to-chaos-head-coach-hesson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-players-used-to-chaos-head-coach-hesson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandhana becomes leading women's run-scorer]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's Smriti Mandhana now has 10,880 runs in all formats, moving past former captain Mithali Raj's tally of 10,868.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mandhana-becomes-leading-womens-run-scorer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mandhana-becomes-leading-womens-run-scorer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We are being priced out of watching Test cricket']]></title><description><![CDATA[Edgbaston will host the third Test of the best-of-five series between England and Australia next summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/we-are-being-priced-out-of-watching-test-cricket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/we-are-being-priced-out-of-watching-test-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia v South Africa - T20 tri-series scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/namibia-v-south-africa-t20-tri-series-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/namibia-v-south-africa-t20-tri-series-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's ODI Cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[England v Ireland, Second ODI. The two sides clash again in a day-night battle at Derby]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-odi-cricket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-odi-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashes tickets pricing people out of game - Vaughan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Michael Vaughan says ticket price rises for next year's men's Ashes are "pricing a lot of people out of the game."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ashes-tickets-pricing-people-out-of-game-vaughan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ashes-tickets-pricing-people-out-of-game-vaughan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derbys respond after Bracey's hundred for Glos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derbyshire trail Gloucestershire by 75 runs at stumps on day two of their County Championship match in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/derbys-respond-after-braceys-hundred-for-glos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/derbys-respond-after-braceys-hundred-for-glos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex take control after Lancs batters struggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesex take control of their Division Two game with Lancashire as 19 wickets fall and the visitors struggle with the bat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-take-control-after-lancs-batters-struggle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-take-control-after-lancs-batters-struggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batters put Kent in charge against Worcestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent close day two 218 runs ahead of Worcestershire in their potentially pivotal County Championship Division Two match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/batters-put-kent-in-charge-against-worcestershire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/batters-put-kent-in-charge-against-worcestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haynes' 159 helps Notts pile up the runs against Leics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds by Jack Haynes and Liam Patterson-White put Nottinghamshire in a strong position against Leicestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/haynes-159-helps-notts-pile-up-the-runs-against-leics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/haynes-159-helps-notts-pile-up-the-runs-against-leics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fisher stars as 23 wickets fall between Surrey &amp; Yorks]]></title><description><![CDATA[An incredible 23 wickets fall on day two between Surrey and Yorkshire at The Oval, with Surrey chasing 185 to win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fisher-stars-as-23-wickets-fall-between-surrey-amp-yorks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fisher-stars-as-23-wickets-fall-between-surrey-amp-yorks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yates hits ton as Bears dominate against Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Yates' century helps Warwickshire to 398 all out before the Bears reduce Hampshire to 74-6 on day two at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yates-hits-ton-as-bears-dominate-against-hants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yates-hits-ton-as-bears-dominate-against-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England power to easy victory and claim series win over Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[England seal a series win, thrashing Ireland by six wickets with 27 overs to spare in the second One Day International in Derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-power-to-easy-victory-and-claim-series-win-over-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-power-to-easy-victory-and-claim-series-win-over-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adams century put Hants in One-Day Cup knockouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire qualify for the One-Day Cup knockout stages, while Somerset, Warwickshire and Lancashire stay in contention after also winning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/adams-century-put-hants-in-one-day-cup-knockouts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/adams-century-put-hants-in-one-day-cup-knockouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants gain edge against leaders Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamtonshire lead Durham by 20 runs at stumps on day two of their County Championship match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-gain-edge-against-leaders-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-gain-edge-against-leaders-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wong stars as England thump Ireland to win series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Issy Wong's first international five-wicket haul leads England to a six-wicket win over Ireland and seals the three-match series with a game to spare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wong-stars-as-england-thump-ireland-to-win-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wong-stars-as-england-thump-ireland-to-win-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex's Crocombe takes second hat-trick in week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex paceman Henry Crocombe takes a second hat-trick in consecutive games as Essex lose their last seven wickets for six runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussexs-crocombe-takes-second-hat-trick-in-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussexs-crocombe-takes-second-hat-trick-in-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wong takes first ODI five-wicket haul for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[An excellent performance from Issy Wong sees her get a five-wicket haul - her first for England in ODI cricket - during the second One Day International in Derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wong-takes-first-odi-five-wicket-haul-for-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wong-takes-first-odi-five-wicket-haul-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkley with brilliant 'nonchalant' run out]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Sophia Dunkley pulls off a superb run out to remove Ireland opener Alice Tector early in the second One Day International in Derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dunkley-with-brilliant-nonchalant-run-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dunkley-with-brilliant-nonchalant-run-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia's Erasmus hits 88 but Zimbabwe chase down T20 target]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between Namibia and Zimbabwe in WIndhoek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/namibias-erasmus-hits-88-but-zimbabwe-chase-down-t20-target/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/namibias-erasmus-hits-88-but-zimbabwe-chase-down-t20-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carse left out of England squad for third Pakistan Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[England leave Brydon Carse out of their squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/carse-left-out-of-england-squad-for-third-pakistan-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/carse-left-out-of-england-squad-for-third-pakistan-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka stripped of hosting Women's Champions Trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Cricket Council moves the inaugural edition of next year's Women's Champions Trophy from Sri Lanka to India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-stripped-of-hosting-womens-champions-trophy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-stripped-of-hosting-womens-champions-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How often does a team forfeit an innings?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into how often teams have forfeited an innings in the history of the County Championship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-often-does-a-team-forfeit-an-innings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-often-does-a-team-forfeit-an-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire make Kuggeleijn U-turn after criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire decide that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club having "listened to feedback from staff and supporters".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-make-kuggeleijn-u-turn-after-criticism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-make-kuggeleijn-u-turn-after-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bouchier stars as England thrash Ireland in record-breaking win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maia Bouchier hits 104 to help England produce a record run chase, as they successfully chase down 282 against Ireland at Grace Road, sealing a six-wicket win in the first of three One Day Internationals between the two sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bouchier-stars-as-england-thrash-ireland-in-record-breaking-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bouchier-stars-as-england-thrash-ireland-in-record-breaking-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Magnificent innings' - Bouchier finds her form in England victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maia Bouchier hits 104 off 95 balls, in an innings that included 11 boundaries, to guide England to a record-breaking victory against Ireland at Grace Road in the first of three One Day Internationals between the two sides.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/magnificent-innings-bouchier-finds-her-form-in-england-victory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/magnificent-innings-bouchier-finds-her-form-in-england-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It hasn't even moved!' - No wicket for Wong as bails stay still]]></title><description><![CDATA[Issy Wong bowls Ireland's Rebecca Stokell but doesn't get the wicket after the bails remain on top of the stumps, much to the dismay of the England bowler in the first One Day International in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-hasnt-even-moved-no-wicket-for-wong-as-bails-stay-still/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-hasnt-even-moved-no-wicket-for-wong-as-bails-stay-still/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Quite the rollercoaster' - Stokell reaches fifty...twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebecca Stokell finds a unique way of reaching her half-century as the Ireland batter gets to 50, only to see the runs changed to leg-byes, before wrongly being given out, before reaching 50 again in the first One Day International against England in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/quite-the-rollercoaster-stokell-reaches-fiftytwice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/quite-the-rollercoaster-stokell-reaches-fiftytwice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One-handed screamer!' - Capsey's stunning catch on wicketkeeper debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[On her international debut as England's wicketkeeper, Alice Capsey takes a brilliant catch to remove Ireland's Alice Tector as England strike early in the first One Day International in Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/one-handed-screamer-capseys-stunning-catch-on-wicketkeeper-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/one-handed-screamer-capseys-stunning-catch-on-wicketkeeper-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan's decision to make dramatic changes to their squad during the series in England is the "most shocking decision ever", according to former captain Shahid Afridi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-changes-most-shocking-ever-afridi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-changes-most-shocking-ever-afridi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['14,000 runs for a reason' - Root calm on form]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Joe Root is "not too concerned" about his recent modest returns with the bat, saying he has "14,000 runs for a reason".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/14000-runs-for-a-reason-root-calm-on-form/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/14000-runs-for-a-reason-root-calm-on-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England humble poor Pakistan to confirm series win at Lord's]]></title><description><![CDATA[England enjoyed another dominant day at Lord's as they bowled Pakistan out for 194 in their second innings to secure a 194-run win on day four of the second Test and seal a series win, with one match to spare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-humble-poor-pakistan-to-confirm-series-win-at-lords/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-humble-poor-pakistan-to-confirm-series-win-at-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan to meet King Charles after Lord's controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan will have an audience with King Charles this week, days after a threat to cancel their tour of England was made because of an interview with the sons of Imran Khan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-to-meet-king-charles-after-lords-controversy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-to-meet-king-charles-after-lords-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clinical England power to series win over Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[England once again steamroller Pakistan to power to a series win on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord&rsquo;s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/clinical-england-power-to-series-win-over-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/clinical-england-power-to-series-win-over-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['His best Test for a year' - England-Pakistan player ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who produced their best Test performance in 12 months? Which batter is building a case to test the selectors? Player ratings from England's win over Pakistan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/his-best-test-for-a-year-england-pakistan-player-ratings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/his-best-test-for-a-year-england-pakistan-player-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Would you believe it?' - Shakeel falls just short of century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan's Saud Shakeel hits a brilliant 97 against England, but falls just short of his century as he's caught by Harry Brook off the bowling of Josh Tongue, as England close in on victory in the second Test at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/would-you-believe-it-shakeel-falls-just-short-of-century/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/would-you-believe-it-shakeel-falls-just-short-of-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worcestershire and Lancashire draw at New Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weather overrules any chance of a result at New Road as a promising final day of County Championship action between Worcestershire and Lancashire ends in a share of the spoils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/worcestershire-and-lancashire-draw-at-new-road/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/worcestershire-and-lancashire-draw-at-new-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stone takes five as Notts draw with Warwickshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler Olly Stone took a superb five-wicket haul as Nottinghamshire's County Championship match with Warwickshire ended in a rain-affected draw at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stone-takes-five-as-notts-draw-with-warwickshire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stone-takes-five-as-notts-draw-with-warwickshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team concedes cricket match over broken printer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team has been forced to concede a match in Northern Ireland because of a broken printer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/team-concedes-cricket-match-over-broken-printer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/team-concedes-cricket-match-over-broken-printer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire frustrated by rain in draw with Glamorgan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire are frustrated by rain in Cardiff after setting Glamorgan 302 to win and reducing them to 21-3, resulting in a drawn County Championship match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-frustrated-by-rain-in-draw-with-glamorgan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-frustrated-by-rain-in-draw-with-glamorgan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb Foakes century helps Surrey draw with Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Foakes scores a superb century on the final day as Surrey produce an excellent second-innings batting effort to draw with Essex at Chelmsford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/superb-foakes-century-helps-surrey-draw-with-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/superb-foakes-century-helps-surrey-draw-with-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbas on Lord's honours board with five-wicket haul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas puts himself on the Lord's honours board after finishing with figures of 5-57 as he helps bowl England out for 208 early on day four of the second Test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abbas-on-lords-honours-board-with-five-wicket-haul/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abbas-on-lords-honours-board-with-five-wicket-haul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Direct hit!' - Tongue brilliantly run out to end England innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Tongue is brilliantly run out by Pakistan captain Babar Azam for 12 to bring England's innings to an end, with the home side bowled out for 208, setting Pakistan 389 to win the second Test at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/direct-hit-tongue-brilliantly-run-out-to-end-england-innings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/direct-hit-tongue-brilliantly-run-out-to-end-england-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham need just six balls to beat Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Division Two leaders Durham beat Gloucestershire by 10 wickets, needing just six balls to complete a final day victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-need-just-six-balls-to-beat-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-need-just-six-balls-to-beat-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaze beat Surrey and rain to win T20 County Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kathryn Bryce stars with bat and ball as The Blaze win the T20 Women's County Cup, leaving Surrey as runners-up again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/blaze-beat-surrey-and-rain-to-win-t20-county-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/blaze-beat-surrey-and-rain-to-win-t20-county-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Go on an adventure with Paddington Bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family favourite packed with humour, kindness and charm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/go-on-an-adventure-with-paddington-bear-voiced-by-ben-whishaw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/go-on-an-adventure-with-paddington-bear-voiced-by-ben-whishaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision to curtail play at Lord's 'a joke' - Hussain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision to abandon play an hour early after a rain-hit third day of England&rsquo;s second Test against Pakistan is criticised by former captain Nasser Hussain and fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/decision-to-curtail-play-at-lords-a-joke-hussain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/decision-to-curtail-play-at-lords-a-joke-hussain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaughan backs Lawrence for extended run in England team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former captain Michael Vaughan backs batter Dan Lawrence for a run in England's Test side. How would you solve impending selection headache?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/vaughan-backs-lawrence-for-extended-run-in-england-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/vaughan-backs-lawrence-for-extended-run-in-england-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawrence helps England build big lead on rain-affected day at Lord's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Lawrence hits an unbeaten half-century as England close on 177-7 in their second innings on day three of the second Test at Lord's, with the hosts leading by 357 and seemingly closing in on a series victory, with a match to spare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lawrence-helps-england-build-big-lead-on-rain-affected-day-at-lords/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lawrence-helps-england-build-big-lead-on-rain-affected-day-at-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piers Morgan takes action to help fly groom from wedding to dream cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Melhuish is due to marry his fiancee Izzy Upton less than 24 hours before he is supposed to take to the field for a big cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/piers-morgan-takes-action-to-help-fly-groom-from-wedding-to-dream-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/piers-morgan-takes-action-to-help-fly-groom-from-wedding-to-dream-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A gritty innings' - Lawrence digs in to help England build big lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite an innings heavily disrupted by the weather, Dan Lawrence digs in to finish unbeaten on 50 off 66 balls, as England closed on 177-7 on day three of the second Test against Pakistan, giving them a lead of 357.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-gritty-innings-lawrence-digs-in-to-help-england-build-big-lead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-gritty-innings-lawrence-digs-in-to-help-england-build-big-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's a stinker' - Gay trapped lbw by 'unplayable' Abbas delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a lengthy rain delay that sees play halted for over three hours, England batter Emilio Gay is dimissed almost instantly after being trapped lbw by an "unplayable" ball from Pakistan bowler Muhammad Abbas on day three of their second Test at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thats-a-stinker-gay-trapped-lbw-by-unplayable-abbas-delivery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thats-a-stinker-gay-trapped-lbw-by-unplayable-abbas-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarfaraz denies knowing about Pakistan threat to end tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sarfaraz-denies-knowing-about-pakistan-threat-to-end-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sarfaraz-denies-knowing-about-pakistan-threat-to-end-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How England are building an attack to trouble Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicts England's new pace quartet will trouble Australia - so what is making them effective against Pakistan?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-england-are-building-an-attack-to-trouble-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-england-are-building-an-attack-to-trouble-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England enjoy dominant day at Lord's to close in on series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England enjoy day of dominance with both bat and ball to put themselves in complete control of the second Test against Pakistan, closing day two on 81-3, giving the hosts a lead of 261 at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-enjoy-dominant-day-at-lords-to-close-in-on-series-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-enjoy-dominant-day-at-lords-to-close-in-on-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pears bowl out Lancashire cheaply at Worcester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paceman Beyers Swanepoel (4-37) and spinner Fateh Singh (3-27) help Worcestershire bowl out Lancashire for 180 at New Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pears-bowl-out-lancashire-cheaply-at-worcester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pears-bowl-out-lancashire-cheaply-at-worcester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants reply well after Kent post 345]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Crawley falls short of a century but Daniel Bell-Drummond helps Kent post 345 against Northants, who end day two 74-0 in reply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-reply-well-after-kent-post-345/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-reply-well-after-kent-post-345/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill fifty helps Yorkshire to 263 against Leics]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Hill posts 62 and Josh Hull completes a three-wicket haul as Yorkshire and Leicestershire play out a heavily weather-interrupted day of County Championship cricket at Scarborough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hill-fifty-helps-yorkshire-to-263-against-leics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hill-fifty-helps-yorkshire-to-263-against-leics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pakistan cleaned up!' -  England take five wickets for 19 runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer make light work of Pakistan's lower order as they combine to take five wickets for just 19 runs in seven overs as England bowl Pakistan out for 110 in their first innings, giving England a 180-run lead on day two of the second Test at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-cleaned-up-england-take-five-wickets-for-19-runs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-cleaned-up-england-take-five-wickets-for-19-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant bowling - relentless Robinson stars with the ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[England bowler Ollie Robinson finishes with four wickets for just 11 runs as Pakistan are bowled out for 110, giving England a lead of 180 on the second day of the second Test at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-bowling-relentless-robinson-stars-with-the-ball/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-bowling-relentless-robinson-stars-with-the-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England get early breakthrough as Archer removes Masood]]></title><description><![CDATA[England get an early breakthrough at the start of Pakistan's first innings as Jofra Archer and Jamie Smith combine to remove Shan Masood for just one, with Pakistan 5-1, in response to England's first innings score of 290 on the second day of the second Test at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-get-early-breakthrough-as-archer-removes-masood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-get-early-breakthrough-as-archer-removes-masood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundred schedule impact worth the price - ECB chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scheduling issues caused by The Hundred are a "price worth paying", says England and Wales Cricket Board chair Richard Thompson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hundred-schedule-impact-worth-the-price-ecb-chair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hundred-schedule-impact-worth-the-price-ecb-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbas masterclass as Smith stars on day one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaction from Jamie Smith as he hits a half-century on day one at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abbas-masterclass-as-smith-stars-on-day-one/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abbas-masterclass-as-smith-stars-on-day-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham will pick bowler Carse until told otherwise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham coach Ryan Campbell says he is comfortable with selecting Brydon Carse, and will continue to do so unless they are told otherwise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-will-pick-bowler-carse-until-told-otherwise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-will-pick-bowler-carse-until-told-otherwise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith and Cox lead England fightback after tricky first day at Lord's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Smith hits 61 and Jordan Cox adds 55 to help England fight back on day one of the second Test against Pakistan, as the hosts recover from 77-4 to close on 248-9 at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/smith-and-cox-lead-england-fightback-after-tricky-first-day-at-lords/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/smith-and-cox-lead-england-fightback-after-tricky-first-day-at-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What a catch!' - 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vicars v imams]]></title><description><![CDATA[How cricket is bringing communities together in Lancashire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-crickets-latest-rivalry-vicars-v-imams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-crickets-latest-rivalry-vicars-v-imams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Superman without the cape' - Rizwan catches Gay in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[England make a poor start on day one of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord's as Emilio Gay falls for just eight, following a brilliant diving catch by Muhammad Rizwan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/superman-without-the-cape-rizwan-catches-gay-in-style/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/superman-without-the-cape-rizwan-catches-gay-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaughan criticises England's 'excuses'  after Carse incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking on Test Match Special, Michael Vaughan and Jonathan Agnew criticise England's culture and attitude after bowler Brydon Carse was handcuffed outside a nightclub, the latest in a number of recent incidents involving the England cricket team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/vaughan-criticises-englands-excuses-after-carse-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/vaughan-criticises-englands-excuses-after-carse-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancs' kids can benefit from struggles - Bohannon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stand-in captain Josh Bohannon hopes that Lancashire's younger players can learn from the team's struggles in the County Championship this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancs-kids-can-benefit-from-struggles-bohannon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancs-kids-can-benefit-from-struggles-bohannon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign Hayes, Langridge and Killeen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire announce the loan signings of fast bowlers James Hayes, JT Langridge and Mitchell Killeen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gloucestershire-sign-hayes-langridge-and-killeen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gloucestershire-sign-hayes-langridge-and-killeen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root 'hacked off' and 'disappointed' at Carse incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Joe Root says he is "hacked off" and "disappointed" at the incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse at a Derby nightclub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-hacked-off-and-disappointed-at-carse-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-hacked-off-and-disappointed-at-carse-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants all-rounder Broad signs contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire all-rounder Justin Broad has agreed to extend his contract with the county until 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-all-rounder-broad-signs-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-all-rounder-broad-signs-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are left-handers better and when will Root catch Tendulkar? Your questions answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data analysts CricViz answer your questions on successful reviews, hat-tricks, Joe Root and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/are-left-handers-better-and-when-will-root-catch-tendulkar-your-questions-answered/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/are-left-handers-better-and-when-will-root-catch-tendulkar-your-questions-answered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Punishment that sends shiver down whole England team needed - Vaughan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A punishment to &ldquo;send a shiver down the whole team&rdquo; may be needed after Brydon Carse became the latest England cricketer involved in a drinking controversy, according to Michael Vaughan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/punishment-that-sends-shiver-down-whole-england-team-needed-vaughan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/punishment-that-sends-shiver-down-whole-england-team-needed-vaughan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England drop Carse after nightclub incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pace bowler Brydon Carse is removed from England's squad for the second Test against Pakistan amid an ongoing investigation into an incident that led to him being briefly arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-drop-carse-after-nightclub-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-drop-carse-after-nightclub-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you name world's top 20 men's Test bowlers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you name the top 20 men's bowlers in the world based on the International Cricket Council's Test rankings?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/can-you-name-worlds-top-20-mens-test-bowlers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/can-you-name-worlds-top-20-mens-test-bowlers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will it take to stop the England hangovers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yet again, England are dealing with a player involved in a late-night incident. Only strong action will ensure there are no more, writes Stephan Shemilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-will-it-take-to-stop-the-england-hangovers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-will-it-take-to-stop-the-england-hangovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lategan and Libby inspire Pears win at Cheltenham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Lategan and Jake Libby hit centuries as Worcestershire chase a target of 279 at Cheltenham to beat Gloucestershire by eight wickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lategan-and-libby-inspire-pears-win-at-cheltenham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lategan-and-libby-inspire-pears-win-at-cheltenham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Moores dismissal as Lancs lose to Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire's Joe Moores is given out for obstructing the field as they suffer a heavy home Championship defeat by Northamptonshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rare-moores-dismissal-as-lancs-lose-to-northants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rare-moores-dismissal-as-lancs-lose-to-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bess pulls Yorkshire clear of Hants in relegation scrap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dom Bess delivers a first five-wicket haul of the season to hand Yorkshire a crucial victory in their nail-biting County Championship relegation battle with Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bess-pulls-yorkshire-clear-of-hants-in-relegation-scrap/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bess-pulls-yorkshire-clear-of-hants-in-relegation-scrap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB investigates Carse 'nightclub incident']]></title><description><![CDATA[The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-investigates-carse-nightclub-incident/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-investigates-carse-nightclub-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leach five-for sets up Somerset win over Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spinner Jack leach takes 5-81 - and nine wickets in the match - as Somerset beat Essex by eight wickets to regain second place in Championship Division One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leach-five-for-sets-up-somerset-win-over-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leach-five-for-sets-up-somerset-win-over-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holland leads Leics to win over Glamorgan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skipper Ian Holland takes 5-19 as Leicestershire defeat Glamorgan by 42 runs in County Championship Division One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/holland-leads-leics-to-win-over-glamorgan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/holland-leads-leics-to-win-over-glamorgan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent boost promotion bid by beating Middlesex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent achieve their fifth Championship win of the season as they beat Middlesex by 46 runs at Merchant Taylors' School despite an unbeaten 65 by Joe Cracknell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-boost-promotion-bid-by-beating-middlesex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-boost-promotion-bid-by-beating-middlesex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starc takes 10 wickets as Australia thrash Bangladesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Starc takes 10 wickets in the match as Australia bounce back to win the second Test against Bangladesh by an innings and 51 runs and draw the series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/starc-takes-10-wickets-as-australia-thrash-bangladesh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/starc-takes-10-wickets-as-australia-thrash-bangladesh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you name the top 20 Test batters in the world?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you name the top 20 batters in the world based on the International Cricket Council's Test rankings?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/can-you-name-the-top-20-test-batters-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/can-you-name-the-top-20-test-batters-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka v India - second Test scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the second Test between Sri Lanka and India from the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-v-india-second-test-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-v-india-second-test-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts beat Surrey to boost hopes of retaining title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottinghamshire beat Surrey by 145 runs at The Oval to maintain aspirations of a second successive County Championship title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-beat-surrey-to-boost-hopes-of-retaining-title/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-beat-surrey-to-boost-hopes-of-retaining-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes stars as leaders Durham hammer Derbyshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes hits 66 not out and takes 5-17 as Durham wrap up a 338-run victory at Derbyshire inside three days in Division Two of the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-stars-as-leaders-durham-hammer-derbyshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-stars-as-leaders-durham-hammer-derbyshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shambolic' - Stokes and Root question Ashes venues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Joe Root said it is "a shame" his England team will not play at Headingley again until 2029, with predecessor Ben Stokes calling it "shambolic".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shambolic-stokes-and-root-question-ashes-venues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shambolic-stokes-and-root-question-ashes-venues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fab Four and Fleming on the phone - England's first-Test takeaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have England improved or were Pakistan really poor? BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt analyses the first-Test talking points from Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fab-four-and-fleming-on-the-phone-englands-first-test-takeaways/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fab-four-and-fleming-on-the-phone-englands-first-test-takeaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I fear for them' - Vaughan &amp; Raja lament 'desperate times' for Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "really fears" for Pakistan after their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-fear-for-them-vaughan-amp-raja-lament-desperate-times-for-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-fear-for-them-vaughan-amp-raja-lament-desperate-times-for-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Returning in style - Root excited by future after emphatic England win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root says his team were "outstanding" as he started his second spell as England captain with an emphatic innings victory against Pakistan in the opening Test at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/returning-in-style-root-excited-by-future-after-emphatic-england-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/returning-in-style-root-excited-by-future-after-emphatic-england-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root enjoys winning return as captain as England humble poor Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his first match since returning as England captain, Joe Root guides his England side to a huge win as they bowl Pakistan out for 135 on day three of the opening Test, securing victory by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-enjoys-winning-return-as-captain-as-england-humble-poor-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-enjoys-winning-return-as-captain-as-england-humble-poor-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archer takes final wicket as England secure huge win at Headingley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jofra Archer takes the final wicket as England bowl Pakistan out for 135 to secure a huge win in the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, winning by an innings and 103 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archer-takes-final-wicket-as-england-secure-huge-win-at-headingley/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archer-takes-final-wicket-as-england-secure-huge-win-at-headingley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Plug him in as attack leader' - England-Pakistan player ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who should be plugged in as attack leader? Which England batter's dismissal is a problem? Player ratings from the hosts' victory over Pakistan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/plug-him-in-as-attack-leader-england-pakistan-player-ratings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/plug-him-in-as-attack-leader-england-pakistan-player-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three wickets in six balls - Tricky Tongue troubles Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Tongue takes three wickets in six balls as Pakistan fall from 68-3 to 76-6 in their second innings of the first Test, as England close in on an innings victory at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/three-wickets-in-six-balls-tricky-tongue-troubles-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/three-wickets-in-six-balls-tricky-tongue-troubles-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not hanging around - England lose final two wickets early on day three]]></title><description><![CDATA[After resuming on 366-8, England bat for just 39 minutes at the start of day three, as they lose Jamie Smith and Josh Tongue quickly, bowled out for 409, giving the home side a lead of 238 at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/not-hanging-around-england-lose-final-two-wickets-early-on-day-three/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/not-hanging-around-england-lose-final-two-wickets-early-on-day-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Pakistan captain Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ex-pakistan-captain-imran-khan-back-in-jail-after-hospital-examination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ex-pakistan-captain-imran-khan-back-in-jail-after-hospital-examination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew]]></title><description><![CDATA[England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brook-as-talented-as-gower-and-pietersen-but-not-ready-to-be-captain-agnew/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brook-as-talented-as-gower-and-pietersen-but-not-ready-to-be-captain-agnew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[WWatch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brook-shines-as-england-take-control-against-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brook-shines-as-england-take-control-against-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lees hits unbeaten 53 on rain-hit day at Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham skipper Alex Lees hits an unbeaten 53 as the visitors reach 102-2 off 38 overs on a rain-hit day at Derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lees-hits-unbeaten-53-on-rain-hit-day-at-derby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lees-hits-unbeaten-53-on-rain-hit-day-at-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['First major milestone for Pakistan' - Usman takes five wickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Pakistan's Ali Usman claim a five-wicket haul, including dismissing Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson in successive balls on day two of the first Test at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/first-major-milestone-for-pakistan-usman-takes-five-wickets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/first-major-milestone-for-pakistan-usman-takes-five-wickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan dominate rain-hit opening day at Leicester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven Leicestershire wickets fall as Glamorgan dominate the opening day of their County Championship game at rain-hit Leicester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-dominate-rain-hit-opening-day-at-leicester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-dominate-rain-hit-opening-day-at-leicester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbott stars before Yorkshire fight back with ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire end day one on 60-4, 113 runs behind Yorkshire, after Kyle Abbott helps dismiss the visitors for 173.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abbott-stars-before-yorkshire-fight-back-with-ball/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abbott-stars-before-yorkshire-fight-back-with-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patterson-White rescues leaders Notts at The Oval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Patterson-White leads a spirited Nottinghamshire fightback to 184 all out after Surrey had reduced the champions to 41-5 at The Kia Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/patterson-white-rescues-leaders-notts-at-the-oval/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/patterson-white-rescues-leaders-notts-at-the-oval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawley's 81 puts Kent on top over Middlesex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Crawley scores his first half-century of the Championship summer with 81 for Kent against Middlesex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crawleys-81-puts-kent-on-top-over-middlesex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crawleys-81-puts-kent-on-top-over-middlesex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England&rsquo;s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sparkling-brook-builds-england-lead-over-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sparkling-brook-builds-england-lead-over-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hometown boy delivering once again' - best of Brook's 91]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from Harry Brook's 91 as his wait 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-move-closer-to-historic-win-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[With one former England coach calling for Rocky Flintoff to be "fast-tracked" to international cricket, what should be next for the talented teenager?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pressure-will-follow-him-rocky-flintoff-faces-up-to-tests-ahead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pressure-will-follow-him-rocky-flintoff-faces-up-to-tests-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka v India - first Test scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in 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Hundred final]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/walter-puts-dominant-super-giants-in-hundred-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/walter-puts-dominant-super-giants-in-hundred-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What an innings' - Walter hits eight sixes in Hundred eliminator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Walter hits eight sixes as he hits 80, to help Manchester Super Giants set Sunrisers Leeds 187 to win in their Hundred eliminator match, with a place in the final on the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-an-innings-walter-hits-eight-sixes-in-hundred-eliminator/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-an-innings-walter-hits-eight-sixes-in-hundred-eliminator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts and Durham reach One-Day Cup semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Haynes and Kyle Verreyne hit centuries as Notts beat Yorkshire in the One-Day Cup quarter-finals, as Durham also win through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-and-durham-reach-one-day-cup-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-and-durham-reach-one-day-cup-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers comfortably beat Brave to reach women's Hundred final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds hold their nerve to beat Southern Brave in the women's eliminator, securing a five-wicket win at The Oval to book their place in The Hundred final, where they'll face the Trent Rockets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-comfortably-beat-brave-to-reach-womens-hundred-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-comfortably-beat-brave-to-reach-womens-hundred-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers defy superb Wong to reach Hundred final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds survive a late wobble to beat Southern Brave in the Eliminator and reach the women's Hundred final on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-defy-superb-wong-to-reach-hundred-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-defy-superb-wong-to-reach-hundred-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Berrington &amp; Robertson star as Scotland crush Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Richie Berrington and debutant Lyle Robertson star as Scotland enjoy a thumping 170-run World Cup League 2 victory over Canada at Forthill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/berrington-amp-robertson-star-as-scotland-crush-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/berrington-amp-robertson-star-as-scotland-crush-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henriques chasing 'cricket nirvana' with Portugal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moises Henriques says helping Portugal qualify for their first-ever men's T20 World Cup would be cricket "nirvana" at the twilight of his playing career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/henriques-chasing-cricket-nirvana-with-portugal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/henriques-chasing-cricket-nirvana-with-portugal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seamer Randell joins Derbyshire for rest of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derbyshire sign history-making seam bowler Brett Randell for the remainder of the County Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/seamer-randell-joins-derbyshire-for-rest-of-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/seamer-randell-joins-derbyshire-for-rest-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only wins can stop England's curfew hokey-cokey]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have scrapped their midnight curfew seven months after introducing it. Now, only wins will repair the reputational damage they have sustained, says Stephan Shemilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/only-wins-can-stop-englands-curfew-hokey-cokey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/only-wins-can-stop-englands-curfew-hokey-cokey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What next for Welsh Fire?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players and fans reflect as Welsh Fire's men's and women's sides again miss out on the Eliminators, despite a drastically improved season in The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-next-for-welsh-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-next-for-welsh-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MI London hold on to beat Phoenix but fail to progress to eliminator]]></title><description><![CDATA[MI London hang on to beat Birmingham Phoenix by just two runs, but their margin of victory isn't big enough to help them finish in the top three of the Hundred table, meaning they're eliminated despite the victory at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mi-london-hold-on-to-beat-phoenix-but-fail-to-progress-to-eliminator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mi-london-hold-on-to-beat-phoenix-but-fail-to-progress-to-eliminator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perfect Perry stars as Phoenix beat MI London to avoid finishing bottom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellyse Perry hits an unbeaten 62 off 39 balls to guide Birmingham Phoenix to a comfortable five-wicket win against MI London - a victory which sees Phoenix avoid finishing bottom of the table, at the expense of their opponents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perfect-perry-stars-as-phoenix-beat-mi-london-to-avoid-finishing-bottom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perfect-perry-stars-as-phoenix-beat-mi-london-to-avoid-finishing-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire eliminated after shock late collapse to Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[London Spirit complete a six-run win over Welsh Fire to end the home side's hopes of progressing to the Eliminator round of the Men's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fire-eliminated-after-shock-late-collapse-to-spirit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fire-eliminated-after-shock-late-collapse-to-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry fifty takes Phoenix to victory over MI London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellyse Perry hits a superb 62 not out to lead Birmingham Phoenix to a five-wicket victory over MI London in The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perry-fifty-takes-phoenix-to-victory-over-mi-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perry-fifty-takes-phoenix-to-victory-over-mi-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England scrap midnight curfew after seven months]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-scrap-midnight-curfew-after-seven-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-scrap-midnight-curfew-after-seven-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire finish on a high with win over Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Wareham hits her first half-century of the campaign to give Welsh Fire a 15-run win over London Spirit in their final game of the Women's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fire-finish-on-a-high-with-win-over-spirit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fire-finish-on-a-high-with-win-over-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seifert stars as Super Giants boost knockout hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Seifert and Paul Walter guide Manchester Super Giants to a thumping 10-wicket win against Sunrisers Leeds at Old Trafford, which boosts the hosts' hopes of reaching the Hundred knockout stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/seifert-stars-as-super-giants-boost-knockout-hopes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/seifert-stars-as-super-giants-boost-knockout-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seifer stars as Super Giants thrash Sunrisers to boost knockout hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Seifert and Paul Walter both finish unbeaten as they guide Manchester Super Giants to a thumping 10-wicket win against Sunrisers Leeds at Old Trafford; a result which gives them a huge boost in their hopes of reaching the knockout stages in the men's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/seifer-stars-as-super-giants-thrash-sunrisers-to-boost-knockout-hopes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/seifer-stars-as-super-giants-thrash-sunrisers-to-boost-knockout-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[40 balls, 80 runs - Seifert's sensational 52 minutes at the crease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester Super Giants' Tim Seifert hits 80 runs off just 40 balls inside 52 minutes, in an innings that includes seven sixes, as he guides his side to a 10-wicket win against Sunrisers Leeds, a victory which sees the Super Giants move above their opponents and in pole position to qualify for the Eliminator match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/40-balls-80-runs-seiferts-sensational-52-minutes-at-the-crease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/40-balls-80-runs-seiferts-sensational-52-minutes-at-the-crease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Giants deny Sunrisers and boost knockout bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester Super Giants gave themselves a huge chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of The Hundred with a 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-deny-sunrisers-and-boost-knockout-bid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-deny-sunrisers-and-boost-knockout-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire, Yorkshire, Durham &amp; Notts into One-Day Cup knockouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Middlesex, Yorkshire &amp; Durham all qualify for the knockout stages of One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-yorkshire-durham-amp-notts-into-one-day-cup-knockouts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-yorkshire-durham-amp-notts-into-one-day-cup-knockouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers knock out Super Giants and reach eliminator after big win]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a must-win match, defending champions Sunrisers Leeds hold their nerve to thrash Manchester Super Giants, securing a 41-run win that sees them qualify for the Eliminator against Southern Brave,at the expense of their opponents at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-knock-out-super-giants-and-reach-eliminator-after-big-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-knock-out-super-giants-and-reach-eliminator-after-big-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers hammer Super Giants to reach knockouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds secure their spot in the knockout phase of The Hundred at the expense of opponents Manchester Super Giants after an emphatic 41-run victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-hammer-super-giants-to-reach-knockouts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-hammer-super-giants-to-reach-knockouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Brilliant effort!' - Litchfield's 'stunning' piece of fielding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoebe Litchfield shows off her incredible fielding ability by producing a brilliant stop on the boundary to prevent fellow Australian Meg Lanning from scoring a six to keep Sunrisers Leeds on top in their women's Hundred match against Manchester Super Giants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-effort-litchfields-stunning-piece-of-fielding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-effort-litchfields-stunning-piece-of-fielding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia taking ‘one week at a time’ as mammoth Test schedule begins against Bangladesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wicketkeeper Alex Carey says it has been a &lsquo;long winter&rsquo; of waiting for the match in Darwin which is the first of at least 20 Tests over the next 12 monthsTest cricket Darwin is an oddity, as Australia and Bangladesh prepare for the first five-dayer in the Top End since 2004. But there is something downright strange about the red-ball adventure the Australians are about to embark on.The two-Test series against Bangladesh, including the second match scheduled for Mackay in two weeks,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-taking-one-week-at-a-time-as-mammoth-test-schedule-begins-against-bangladesh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-taking-one-week-at-a-time-as-mammoth-test-schedule-begins-against-bangladesh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocky Flintoff hits first professional century for Lancs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rocky Flintoff, the 18-year-old son of legendary former England all-rounder Andrew, hits his first professional century for Lancashire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rocky-flintoff-hits-first-professional-century-for-lancs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rocky-flintoff-hits-first-professional-century-for-lancs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: One-Day Cup group stage coming to the boil in another heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the final round of fixtures played on Tuesday, only one county are sure to be playing in the quarter-finalsBy the 99.94 Cricket BlogMiddlesex, having lost just one of seven matches to date, cannot be caught for a top three slot in Group B and will play in the knockout phase on Friday or Sunday or both &ndash; it&rsquo;s complicated. The better of their two wins last week came at Chester-le-Street and proved another fine advert for retaining the 50 overs format, providing a thoroughgoing tes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-one-day-cup-group-stage-coming-to-the-boil-in-another-heatwave-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-one-day-cup-group-stage-coming-to-the-boil-in-another-heatwave-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: One Day Cup group stage coming to the boil in another heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the final round of fixtures played on Tuesday, only one county are sure to be playing in the quarter-finalsBy the 99.94 Cricket BlogMiddlesex, having lost just one of seven matches to date, cannot be caught for a top three slot in Group B and will play in the knockout phase on Friday or Sunday or both &ndash; it&rsquo;s complicated. The better of their two wins last week came at Chester-le-Street and proved another fine advert for retaining the 50 overs format, providing a thoroughgoing tes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-one-day-cup-group-stage-coming-to-the-boil-in-another-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-one-day-cup-group-stage-coming-to-the-boil-in-another-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire appoint Kenyon as new chief executive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire appoint Richard Kenyon as the club's new chief executive after he decides to resign from a similar position at Nottinghamshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-appoint-kenyon-as-new-chief-executive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-appoint-kenyon-as-new-chief-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about the 2026 Hundred finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain all of the key details ahead of the finals of the 2026 edition of The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-hundred-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-hundred-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 22]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-22/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-22/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket Australia to explore Big Bash League expansion to 10 teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plan under consideration if sale of existing franchises is approvedCA board to meet on Wednesday determined to pursue hybrid modelCricket Australia is ready to explore a potential expansion of the Big Bash League to 10 teams if controversial plans to sell off some of the existing franchises are approved.The Cricket Australia Board meet on Wednesday determined to pursue a hybrid model under which some of the current franchises are sold after their initial proposal for wholesale privatisation was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-australia-to-explore-big-bash-league-expansion-to-10-teams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-australia-to-explore-big-bash-league-expansion-to-10-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave's Stubbs stars to slow Rockets' march to final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Brave complete an upset to beat Trent Rockets by six wickets courtesy of Marcus Stoinis and Tristan Stubbs' excellent batting performances, with the latter chalking up a half-century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/braves-stubbs-stars-to-slow-rockets-march-to-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/braves-stubbs-stars-to-slow-rockets-march-to-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets face nervous wait after defeat by Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Rockets face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify automatically for the final of The Hundred after a six-wicket defeat by Southern Brave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-face-nervous-wait-after-defeat-by-brave/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-face-nervous-wait-after-defeat-by-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rahmanullah helps Afghanistan see off improved Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rahmanullah Gurbaz's 71 helps Afghanistan to victory over Ireland at Stormont to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match one-day international series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rahmanullah-helps-afghanistan-see-off-improved-ireland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rahmanullah-helps-afghanistan-see-off-improved-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets recover to beat Brave and qualify for final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Rockets overcome a woeful start to their innings, losing three wickets with only 10 runs, to defeat Southern Brave at Trent Bridge, confirming their place in the final of The Hundred while their opponents enter the eliminator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-recover-to-beat-brave-and-qualify-for-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-recover-to-beat-brave-and-qualify-for-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England opener Gay set to be fit for Pakistan Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opener Emilio Gay is set to be fit for England&rsquo;s first Test against Pakistan next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-opener-gay-set-to-be-fit-for-pakistan-test/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-opener-gay-set-to-be-fit-for-pakistan-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt cameo helps Rockets into Hundred final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nat Sciver-Brunt's breezy 32 helped Trent Rockets to a three-wicket win over Southern Brave which rubber stamps their place in the final of The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-cameo-helps-rockets-into-hundred-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-cameo-helps-rockets-into-hundred-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cricket fiction of Sassoon and De Sélincourt isn’t in a ‘bucolic dreamworld’ | Letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are serious political and societal messages to be found in some of the best-known fictional accounts of village cricket, argues Rod EdmondYour leader (The Guardian view on sporting fair play: it was never quite cricket, 30 July) recycles the persistent caricature of Siegfried Sassoon&rsquo;s, Hugh de S&eacute;lincourt&rsquo;s and AG Macdonell&rsquo;s cricket fiction as existing in a &ldquo;bucolic dreamworld&rdquo;.Sassoon&rsquo;s The Flower Show Match is set against the background of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-cricket-fiction-of-sassoon-and-de-slincourt-isnt-in-a-bucolic-dreamworld-letter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-cricket-fiction-of-sassoon-and-de-slincourt-isnt-in-a-bucolic-dreamworld-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davies admits he 'owed' runs after Warwickshire win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warwickshire batter Alex Davies admits he has been 'down on runs' this season after his 51 not out helps them beat Lancashire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/davies-admits-he-owed-runs-after-warwickshire-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/davies-admits-he-owed-runs-after-warwickshire-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland &amp; Dutch boards criticise ICC for World Cup changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cricket boards of Scotland and the Netherlands criticise the International Cricket Council for structural changes made to men's 50-over World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-amp-dutch-boards-criticise-icc-for-world-cup-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-amp-dutch-boards-criticise-icc-for-world-cup-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland scrape past UAE with one wicket &amp; ball left]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match in Dundee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-scrape-past-uae-with-one-wicket-amp-ball-left/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-scrape-past-uae-with-one-wicket-amp-ball-left/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Livingstone and Brevis power Spirit to success]]></title><description><![CDATA[A partnership of 103 between Liam Livingstone and Dewald Brevis, including some huge sixes, sees London Spirit coast to victory over Birmingham Phoenix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/livingstone-and-brevis-power-spirit-to-success/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/livingstone-and-brevis-power-spirit-to-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers thump Fire to close in on qualification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds move closer to securing qualification for The Hundred's knockout stages with a 71-run win over Welsh Fire, while a 101-run partnership helps London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-thump-fire-to-close-in-on-qualification/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-thump-fire-to-close-in-on-qualification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex through as One-Day Cup nears tense finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-through-as-one-day-cup-nears-tense-finale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-through-as-one-day-cup-nears-tense-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Email 'hoax' nearly ended Falconer's Hundred hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[How concerns over phishing online, rather than fishing outside off stump, nearly scuppered Caleb Falconer's hopes of a contract in The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/email-hoax-nearly-ended-falconers-hundred-hopes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/email-hoax-nearly-ended-falconers-hundred-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainford-Brent and Finn give a catching masterclass]]></title><description><![CDATA[After some of the incredible catches in the Hundred this year, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Steven Finn talk about the technique that goes in to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rainford-brent-and-finn-give-a-catching-masterclass/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rainford-brent-and-finn-give-a-catching-masterclass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kapp stars as Spirit win by 32 runs against Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marizanne Kapp stars with the bat as London Spirit beat Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kapp-stars-as-spirit-win-by-32-runs-against-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kapp-stars-as-spirit-win-by-32-runs-against-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers thump Welsh Fire to inch closer to knockouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitch Marsh makes 50 as Sunrisers Leeds post 201-4 at Headingley and beat Welsh Fire by 71 runs to move closer to a place in the knockouts of The Hundred men's competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-thump-welsh-fire-to-inch-closer-to-knockouts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-thump-welsh-fire-to-inch-closer-to-knockouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Litchfield helps Sunrisers boost knockout hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds keep their hopes of making The Hundred knockout phase alive with a six-wicket win over Welsh Fire, which simultaneously eliminates their opponents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/litchfield-helps-sunrisers-boost-knockout-hopes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/litchfield-helps-sunrisers-boost-knockout-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: Sir Garry Sobers obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1963 and 1966 Garry Sobers toured England with the West Indies. But in those days it was not so easy for cricketers from other countries to play for the English counties, so for the summers of 1964, 1965 and 1967 he appeared for Norton Cricket Club in the North&nbsp;Staffordshire and South Cheshire league.What a player! His whole personality and cricket skills lit up not only the club but also the whole league. Gerry, Garry&rsquo;s&nbsp;brother, kept wicket at Norton, and other top visitors i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/letter-sir-garry-sobers-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/letter-sir-garry-sobers-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh Fire eliminated after heavy defeat by Sunrisers Leeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh Fire are eliminated from The Hundred Women's competition after Phoebe Litchfield makes 55 to give the Sunrisers Leeds a six-wicket victory at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/welsh-fire-eliminated-after-heavy-defeat-by-sunrisers-leeds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/welsh-fire-eliminated-after-heavy-defeat-by-sunrisers-leeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Outstanding innings' - Litchfield hits rapid 55]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoebe Litchfield makes an "outstanding" 55 off 25 balls for Sunrisers Leeds against Welsh Fire at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/outstanding-innings-litchfield-hits-rapid-55/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/outstanding-innings-litchfield-hits-rapid-55/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-20/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a schoolteacher's son became Kashmir's first India Test cricketer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer to get India Test call-up, inspiring millions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-a-schoolteachers-son-became-kashmirs-first-india-test-cricketer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-a-schoolteachers-son-became-kashmirs-first-india-test-cricketer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Giants suffer batting collapse but hang on to beat Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a huge batting collapse, Manchester Super Giants do enough to beat Southern Brave by 10 runs in Southampton, to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the knockout stages of the men's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-suffer-batting-collapse-but-hang-on-to-beat-brave/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-suffer-batting-collapse-but-hang-on-to-beat-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets beat MI London to reach knockouts as Super Giants eliminate Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Rockets book their place in the knockout stages of the men's Hundred with a six-wicket victory against MI London while Southern Brave are eliminated after defeat by Manchester Super Giants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-beat-mi-london-to-reach-knockouts-as-super-giants-eliminate-brave/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-beat-mi-london-to-reach-knockouts-as-super-giants-eliminate-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They are falling apart' - Super Giants lose eight wickets for 30 runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[From being 119-0, Manchester Super Giants lose eight wickets for 30 runs to stumble to 149-8 in their men's Hundred match against Southern Brave in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/they-are-falling-apart-super-giants-lose-eight-wickets-for-30-runs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/they-are-falling-apart-super-giants-lose-eight-wickets-for-30-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What a throw!' - Southern Brave's two stunning run outs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moeen Ali and Tristan Stubbs produce two moments of magic in the field as they run out Tim Seifert and Leus du Plooy respectively, with two superb direct hits as Southern Brave fight back against Manchester Super Giants in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-a-throw-southern-braves-two-stunning-run-outs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-a-throw-southern-braves-two-stunning-run-outs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stubbs 'fuming' after stunning elbow catch is overturned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tristan Stubbs is left "fuming" after taking a brilliant catch with his elbow, only for the decision to be given not out after review in Southern Brave's match against the Manchester Super Giants in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stubbs-fuming-after-stunning-elbow-catch-is-overturned/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stubbs-fuming-after-stunning-elbow-catch-is-overturned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Giants close in on knockout stages after beating Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richa Ghosh scores a quickfire half-century as Manchester Super Giants beat Southern Brave by 27 runsto boost their chances of reaching the knockout stages of The Hundred women's competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-close-in-on-knockout-stages-after-beating-brave/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-close-in-on-knockout-stages-after-beating-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santner sends Rockets eight points clear at the top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitch Santner smashes 52 off 23 balls as Trent Rockets move eight points clear at the top of The Hundred with a six-wicket victory over MI London at The Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/santner-sends-rockets-eight-points-clear-at-the-top/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/santner-sends-rockets-eight-points-clear-at-the-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt guides Rockets to Hundred knockouts, Super Giants beat Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nat Sciver-Brunt's stylish 67 fires Trent Rockets into The Hundred knockout stage with an emphatic nine-wicket win over MI London, while Manchester Super Giants beat Southern Brave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-guides-rockets-to-hundred-knockouts-super-giants-beat-brave/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-guides-rockets-to-hundred-knockouts-super-giants-beat-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['She's really going for it' -  Ghosh hits quick fifty for Super Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the best shots from Richa Ghosh's quickfire half century as she hits 54 from just 34 balls as Manchester Super Giants set Southern Brave 140 to win in the women's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shes-really-going-for-it-ghosh-hits-quick-fifty-for-super-giants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shes-really-going-for-it-ghosh-hits-quick-fifty-for-super-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt helps Rockets thrash MI London to reach knockouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nat Sciver-Brunt and Beth Mooney make unbeaten half-centuries as Trent Rockets beat already-eliminated MI London by nine wickets at The Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-helps-rockets-thrash-mi-london-to-reach-knockouts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-helps-rockets-thrash-mi-london-to-reach-knockouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex propose T10 tournament for counties missing out on Hundred boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[New chair Ed Warner suggests triangular tournament&lsquo;Make it kid-friendly, make it a day at the seaside&rsquo;Sussex want to create a new T10 tournament for non-Hundred-hosting counties that would take place during August alongside the One-Day Cup.There is widespread frustration among the smaller counties at the limited cricket they currently play during the height of the summer, with Sussex having just four days&rsquo; play at home during this year&rsquo;s Hundred, which began on 21 July an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-propose-t10-tournament-for-counties-missing-out-on-hundred-boost/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-propose-t10-tournament-for-counties-missing-out-on-hundred-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Root’s masterful Hundred cameo shows risk England are taking with captaincy recall | Ali Martin]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trip to watch a strokeplay exhibition by England&rsquo;s restored captain serves as a reminder of what can be lost amid the demands of leadershipMy wife and I walked the kids down the hill to Edgbaston last Saturday afternoon, where our latest attempt at cricket indoctrination was the Birmingham Phoenix versus Welsh Fire game in the men&rsquo;s Hundred.Though a one-sided defeat for the hosts &ndash; the Phoenix women at least got the win earlier in the day &ndash; it was decent enough, with th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/joe-roots-masterful-hundred-cameo-shows-risk-england-are-taking-with-captaincy-recall-ali-martin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/joe-roots-masterful-hundred-cameo-shows-risk-england-are-taking-with-captaincy-recall-ali-martin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-19/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-19/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lammonby helps revive Somerset's One-Day Cup hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset keep their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive with a thumping victory over Surrey, thanks to a brilliant Tom Lammonby ton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lammonby-helps-revive-somersets-one-day-cup-hopes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lammonby-helps-revive-somersets-one-day-cup-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers claim second spot and eliminate Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds move up to second in The Hundred and eliminate Birmingham Phoenix with a 45-run win at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-claim-second-spot-and-eliminate-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-claim-second-spot-and-eliminate-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers in qualification contention after comfortable win over eliminated Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds earn a vital win in the race for qualification by demolishing Birmingham Phoenix, who are subsequently eliminated from The Hundred after a fifth loss in six games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-in-qualification-contention-after-comfortable-win-over-eliminated-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-in-qualification-contention-after-comfortable-win-over-eliminated-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland beat Canada to reach World Cup Qualifier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland hold on for a nervy nine-run victory over Canada to secure a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier after a tense tri-series match in Forfarshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-beat-canada-to-reach-world-cup-qualifier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-beat-canada-to-reach-world-cup-qualifier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rashid takes six wickets as Afghanistan thrash Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rashid Khan takes six wickets as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in Gary Wilson's first one-day international as head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rashid-takes-six-wickets-as-afghanistan-thrash-ireland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rashid-takes-six-wickets-as-afghanistan-thrash-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Flintoff steps down as England Lions head coach after two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other demands meant he was unable to commit fullyMike Yardy will step in for upcoming Pakistan fixtureAndrew Flintoff has decided to step down as the head coach of England Lions with immediate effect ahead of his winter spell working in Australia&rsquo;s Big Bash League.The former all-rounder, 48, has been in charge of England&rsquo;s second string since September 2024 and had been given the all-clear to leave this winter&rsquo;s Lions tour of South Africa early to take up his new role at BBL si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/andrew-flintoff-steps-down-as-england-lions-head-coach-after-two-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/andrew-flintoff-steps-down-as-england-lions-head-coach-after-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrew Flintoff makes surprise exit as England Lions head coach after two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Other demands meant he was unable to commit fullyMike Yardy will step in for upcoming Pakistan fixtureAndrew Flintoff has decided to step down as the head coach of England Lions with immediate effect before his winter spell working in Australia&rsquo;s Big Bash League (BBL).The former all-rounder, 48, has been in charge of England&rsquo;s second string since September 2024 and had been given the all-clear to leave this winter&rsquo;s Lions tour of South Africa early to take up his new role at BB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/andrew-flintoff-makes-surprise-exit-as-england-lions-head-coach-after-two-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/andrew-flintoff-makes-surprise-exit-as-england-lions-head-coach-after-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flintoff leaves England Lions head coach role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff steps down as head coach of England Lions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/flintoff-leaves-england-lions-head-coach-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/flintoff-leaves-england-lions-head-coach-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds thrash Birmingham Phoenix to complete triple elimination]]></title><description><![CDATA[An underwhelming performance from Birmingham Phoenix against Sunrisers Leeds at Edgbaston confirms the elimination of themselves, MI London and London Spirit from the Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-leeds-thrash-birmingham-phoenix-to-complete-triple-elimination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-leeds-thrash-birmingham-phoenix-to-complete-triple-elimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England opener Gay has shoulder injury scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[England opener Emilio Gay suffers a shoulder injury while playing for Durham in their One-Day Cup against Middlesex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-opener-gay-has-shoulder-injury-scare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-opener-gay-has-shoulder-injury-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers knock out three sides with Phoenix win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds put three sides out of contention for the Hundred's knock-out stage with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-knock-out-three-sides-with-phoenix-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-knock-out-three-sides-with-phoenix-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trescothick chat helps Buttler find form for T20 record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos Buttler says a conversation with England batting coach Marcus Trescothick helped him rediscover the form that took his past the all-time T20 run-scoring record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/trescothick-chat-helps-buttler-find-form-for-t20-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/trescothick-chat-helps-buttler-find-form-for-t20-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthplace of women's cricket celebrates centenary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colwall marks the 1926 origins of women's cricket with a week-long celebration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/birthplace-of-womens-cricket-celebrates-centenary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/birthplace-of-womens-cricket-celebrates-centenary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dazn buys Australia series rights as platforms jostle over England white-ball tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Platform to broadcast Australia Tests against BangladeshUK rights deal is first for Dazn in international cricketDazn has bought the UK rights for Australia&rsquo;s Test series against Bangladesh this month in a landmark deal for the global streaming platform.The two Test matches in Darwin and Mackay in Australia&rsquo;s Top End will be the first time Dazn, whose main focus is football and combat sports, broadcasts international cricket in what could be a significant development for the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dazn-buys-australia-series-rights-as-platforms-jostle-over-england-white-ball-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dazn-buys-australia-series-rights-as-platforms-jostle-over-england-white-ball-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit eliminated after losing fiery match against MI London]]></title><description><![CDATA[London Spirit become the first team to be eliminated from The Hundred after a four-wicket defeat by MI London in front of a record crowd at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/spirit-eliminated-after-losing-fiery-match-against-mi-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/spirit-eliminated-after-losing-fiery-match-against-mi-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit eliminated after defeat by MI London]]></title><description><![CDATA[London Spirit are the first side to be knocked out of the men's Hundred after a six-wicket defeat by MI London at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/spirit-eliminated-after-defeat-by-mi-london/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/spirit-eliminated-after-defeat-by-mi-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brook's time will come as Test captain - McCullum]]></title><description><![CDATA[England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook as a future captain but says Joe Root will do an "amazing job" in his second stint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brooks-time-will-come-as-test-captain-mccullum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brooks-time-will-come-as-test-captain-mccullum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerr stars as MI London overcome early trouble to defeat London Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melie Kerr plays a magnificent lone hand with the bat to keep struggling MI London's faint qualification hopes alive in the women's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kerr-stars-as-mi-london-overcome-early-trouble-to-defeat-london-spirit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kerr-stars-as-mi-london-overcome-early-trouble-to-defeat-london-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerr brilliance keeps MI London's slim hopes alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melie Kerr's unbeaten 69 rescues MI London as they beat London Spirit for their first win of the 2026 campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kerr-brilliance-keeps-mi-londons-slim-hopes-alive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kerr-brilliance-keeps-mi-londons-slim-hopes-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photographs of drama and emotion – the career of Chris Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[The late photographer has left behind memorable images of many of the larger-than-life characters who peopled the last four decades of the 20th century: Muhammad Ali, Paul Gascoigne, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Aretha Franklin, Seve Ballesteros and Daley ThompsonChris Smith obituary Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/photographs-of-drama-and-emotion-the-career-of-chris-smith/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/photographs-of-drama-and-emotion-the-career-of-chris-smith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Pryor obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[My father, Henry Pryor, who has died aged 92, devoted much of his life to grassroots cricket coaching and the invention of the bowling machine Merlyn. Merlyn proved revolutionary, both in how it made the ball torque and in playing a part in England winning the Ashes in 2005, for the first time in 18 years.Always interested in cricket, my father had become a coach in his 50s, when I started playing as a child. He joined the Association of Cricket Coaches and began coaching primary schoolchildren]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/henry-pryor-obituary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/henry-pryor-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England recall Pope and Lawrence for Pakistan Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey duo Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence are recalled to the England squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-recall-pope-and-lawrence-for-pakistan-tests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-recall-pope-and-lawrence-for-pakistan-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire and England bowler Turner retires aged 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire and England fast bowler John Turner retires from cricket aged 25 after more than a year out injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-and-england-bowler-turner-retires-aged-25/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-and-england-bowler-turner-retires-aged-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire bring in Pakistan spinner Noman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire sign Pakistan spinner Noman Ali for the final six games of the County Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-bring-in-pakistan-spinner-noman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-bring-in-pakistan-spinner-noman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dhariwal signs new Gloucestershire deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batter Kamran Dhariwal signs a two-year contract extension with Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dhariwal-signs-new-gloucestershire-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dhariwal-signs-new-gloucestershire-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMS podcast: Is Buttler England's greatest white-ball player?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos Buttler tells Steven Finn how it feels to break the T20 run-scoring record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tms-podcast-is-buttler-englands-greatest-white-ball-player/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tms-podcast-is-buttler-englands-greatest-white-ball-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England begin post-Stokes era with call-ups for Lawrence, Cox and Pope against Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Cox handed No 3 position due to Bethell injuryRoot&rsquo;s first assignment back as captain is at HeadingleyOn paper, the answer to how England will replace Ben Stokes for the Test series against Pakistan appears to be to throw bodies at the problem and have options. A 16-strong squad has been selected for the first two Tests starting on 19 August, akin to a &shy;touring party and at risk of being&nbsp;bloated.Although on announcing the squad on Thursday &ndash; a group that has Jordan Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-begin-post-stokes-era-with-call-ups-for-lawrence-cox-and-pope-against-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-begin-post-stokes-era-with-call-ups-for-lawrence-cox-and-pope-against-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England begin post-Stokes era by recalling Lawrence, Cox and Pope for Pakistan series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Cox handed No 3 position due to Bethell injuryRoot&rsquo;s first assignment back as captain is at HeadingleyLife after Ben Stokes begins with a reshuffle of England&rsquo;s Test squad. Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence and Sam Cook have all earned recalls for the start of the three-match series against Pakistan, while Jordan Cox also returns and will bat at No 3 after Jacob Bethell was ruled out of the series through injury.Joe Root&rsquo;s first assignment back as permanent Test captain gets unde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-begin-post-stokes-era-by-recalling-lawrence-cox-and-pope-for-pakistan-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-begin-post-stokes-era-by-recalling-lawrence-cox-and-pope-for-pakistan-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-17/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'd like Hundred to be longer - Salt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt says ideally he would like The Hundred to be a week longer after his side played three matches in five days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/id-like-hundred-to-be-longer-salt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/id-like-hundred-to-be-longer-salt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan win first away Test in three years to draw Windies series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan complete their first overseas Test win for three years with an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in Port of Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-win-first-away-test-in-three-years-to-draw-windies-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-win-first-away-test-in-three-years-to-draw-windies-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets march on after easy win against Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Rockets' continued their excellent form as they comfortably beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets to move four points clear at the top of the men's Hundred table, with two matches to go in the league phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-march-on-after-easy-win-against-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-march-on-after-easy-win-against-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hundred: Who needs what to progress from group stages?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race for the top three in The Hundred table is heating up - BBC Sport looks at what each team needs to do to progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-who-needs-what-to-progress-from-group-stages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-who-needs-what-to-progress-from-group-stages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hundred 2026 tables, top run-scorers &amp; wicket-takers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport lists the best-performing men's and women's players in the 2026 Hundred competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-tables-top-run-scorers-amp-wicket-takers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-tables-top-run-scorers-amp-wicket-takers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Buttler became T20 cricket's run-scoring GOAT]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores how Jos Buttler became the highest run-getter in men's T20 cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-buttler-became-t20-crickets-run-scoring-goat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-buttler-became-t20-crickets-run-scoring-goat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey beat Kent to go level with Foxes at the top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey maintain their push for a home semi-final in the One-Day Cup with a 95-run win over Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-beat-kent-to-go-level-with-foxes-at-the-top/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-beat-kent-to-go-level-with-foxes-at-the-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to score more runs? Gay's batting masterclass]]></title><description><![CDATA[England opener Emilio Gay joins former skipper Michael Vaughan to give a masterclass on how to be effective at scoring runs, giving his best tips on communication and technique.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/want-to-score-more-runs-gays-batting-masterclass/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/want-to-score-more-runs-gays-batting-masterclass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buttler breaks all-time T20 run record in win over Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos Buttler becomes the all-time leading run scorer in T20 cricket, hitting an explosive 51 off 20 balls to give Manchester Super Giants a nine-wicket win over Welsh Fire to move up to third in the Men's Hundred table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/buttler-breaks-all-time-t20-run-record-in-win-over-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/buttler-breaks-all-time-t20-run-record-in-win-over-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets ease past Phoenix to take top-spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophia Dunkley spearheads an assured batting performance with 65 runs for Trent Rockets, who comfortably defeat Birmingham Phoenix by six wickets in The Hundred to move to the top of the table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-ease-past-phoenix-to-take-top-spot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-ease-past-phoenix-to-take-top-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasser Hussain's brother eyes World Cup win &amp; bragging rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Over-60s cricket vice-captain Mel Hussain bids to do something his famous brother Nasser never did - lift a World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nasser-hussains-brother-eyes-world-cup-win-amp-bragging-rights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nasser-hussains-brother-eyes-world-cup-win-amp-bragging-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prendergast stars with ball as Fire stun Super Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orla Prendergast takes four wickets to help bowl the Manchester Super Giants out for 85, as Welsh Fire wrap up a three-wicket victory to move up to fourth in the table of the Women's Hundred competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/prendergast-stars-with-ball-as-fire-stun-super-giants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/prendergast-stars-with-ball-as-fire-stun-super-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets on the brink of knockouts after Dunkley fifty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophia Dunkley helps Trent Rockets beat Birmingham Phoenix after Orla Prendergast takes four wickets in Welsh Fire's victory over Manchester Super Giants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-on-the-brink-of-knockouts-after-dunkley-fifty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-on-the-brink-of-knockouts-after-dunkley-fifty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland's first ODI with Afghanistan washed out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first one-day international between Ireland and Afghanistan at Bready is abandoned without a ball bowled because of rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/irelands-first-odi-with-afghanistan-washed-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/irelands-first-odi-with-afghanistan-washed-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Clicky Ponting, viral catches, and strange new era of amateur cricket streams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Livestreaming services such as FrogBox give grassroots players their big moments for posterity, but Saltburn saga shows how digital age brings tricky double edge&ldquo;Monday to Friday, people are sharing the content,&rdquo; says Rob Knee, chief executive of the cricket livestreaming company FrogBox. You can say that again. The story and accompanying footage of Brian Devine&rsquo;s apparent finger-clicking chicanery at Saltburn Cricket Club went around the world last week. When Piers Morgan and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-clicky-ponting-viral-catches-and-strange-new-era-of-amateur-cricket-streams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-clicky-ponting-viral-catches-and-strange-new-era-of-amateur-cricket-streams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runs and records galore as Sunrisers beat Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds post the biggest score in Hundred history, making 241, on a night when numerous records were broken as the home side beat London Spirit by 37 runs at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/runs-and-records-galore-as-sunrisers-beat-spirit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/runs-and-records-galore-as-sunrisers-beat-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant Brook leads Sunrisers to record Hundred score]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook hits a 15-ball fifty and Ryan Rickelton makes 94 not out as Sunrisers Leeds set a new Hundred record, making 241-2 against London Spirit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-brook-leads-sunrisers-to-record-hundred-score/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-brook-leads-sunrisers-to-record-hundred-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's nothing like bowling fast' - Wood explains his technique]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler Mark Wood delivers a masterclass in bowling, discussing the key points and the techniques he uses to reach speeds of over 90mph at the crease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/theres-nothing-like-bowling-fast-wood-explains-his-technique/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/theres-nothing-like-bowling-fast-wood-explains-his-technique/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Another one!' Every six from a record-breaking Sunrisers innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as SunRisers Leeds hit a Hundred record of 21 sixes in their sensational innings at Headingley against London Spirit, with outstanding batting performances from Mitch Marsh, Ryan Rickelton and Harry Brook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/another-one-every-six-from-a-record-breaking-sunrisers-innings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/another-one-every-six-from-a-record-breaking-sunrisers-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland risk ECB ire by agreeing to play five matches against Afghanistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[First ODI of series will take place in Bready on WednesdayEngland refuse to face Afghanistan due to Taliban regimeIreland&rsquo;s decision to stage a full one-day international series for their men&rsquo;s team against Afghanistan this summer could cost them lucrative future fixtures against England.The England and Wales Cricket Board is understood to be unhappy about the series, which starts on Wednesday, taking place as England refuse to play Afghanistan outside International Cricket Council g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-risk-ecb-ire-by-agreeing-to-play-five-matches-against-afghanistan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-risk-ecb-ire-by-agreeing-to-play-five-matches-against-afghanistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes decoded: his concerns for Joe Root and hopes for ‘great man’ Stephen Fleming | Ali Martin]]></title><description><![CDATA[What England&rsquo;s former captain did &ndash; and didn&rsquo;t &ndash; say in two-hour podcast interview with his old teammates Stuart Broad and Jos ButtlerOver the course of two hours chatting to his old friends Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler on their podcast, Ben Stokes sounded at peace with his decision to retire from England duty five weeks ago. Dare we say it, refreshed and ready to go again.Beyond playing for Durham and in franchise cricket, Stokes is &ldquo;definitely&rdquo; retired, howe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-decoded-his-concerns-for-joe-root-and-hopes-for-great-man-stephen-fleming-ali-martin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-decoded-his-concerns-for-joe-root-and-hopes-for-great-man-stephen-fleming-ali-martin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's in the mood' - best shots from Marsh's incredible innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from Mitch Marsh's incredible innings for SunRisers Leeds as he hits 76 off 37 balls to get Sunrisers Leeds off to brilliant start in their match against London Spirit in The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-in-the-mood-best-shots-from-marshs-incredible-innings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-in-the-mood-best-shots-from-marshs-incredible-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds dig in as they edge past London Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[SunRisers Leeds get their first win in four matches after holding their nerve to beat London Spirit by five wickets with just two balls remaining in the women's Hundred at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-leeds-dig-in-as-they-edge-past-london-spirit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-leeds-dig-in-as-they-edge-past-london-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutherland holds nerve as Sunrisers edge past Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds beat London Spirit with two balls to spare to keep their slim qualification hopes alive in The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sutherland-holds-nerve-as-sunrisers-edge-past-spirit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sutherland-holds-nerve-as-sunrisers-edge-past-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is remarkable' - George's moment of incredible fielding]]></title><description><![CDATA[London Spirit's Katie George produces a moment to remember with a stunning bit of fielding as she prevents Dani Gibson from scoring a six on the boundary in London Spirit's match with Sunrisers Leeds in the The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/this-is-remarkable-georges-moment-of-incredible-fielding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/this-is-remarkable-georges-moment-of-incredible-fielding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s all to play for in the last week of the One-Day Cup group stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re at the business end of the group stage and 15 of the 18 counties are still in the hunt for knockout placesBy the 99.94 Cricket BlogThis article is from The 99.94 Cricket Blog Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/its-all-to-play-for-in-the-last-week-of-the-one-day-cup-group-stage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/its-all-to-play-for-in-the-last-week-of-the-one-day-cup-group-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham sitting pretty in One-Day Cup despite Ben Stokes’ golden duck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Rhodes played the role of Durham superhero, Rishi Patel hit another century and Joe Denly said farewellBy the 99.94 Cricket BlogThis article is from The 99.94 Cricket Blog Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-sitting-pretty-in-one-day-cup-despite-ben-stokes-golden-duck/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-sitting-pretty-in-one-day-cup-despite-ben-stokes-golden-duck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drinking culture embedded in cricket - Stokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes says drinking is embedded in cricket, but does not believe the England team he led has a problem with alcohol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/drinking-culture-embedded-in-cricket-stokes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/drinking-culture-embedded-in-cricket-stokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes rules out 2027 Ashes return but ambition is ‘to coach England one day’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Player has spoken for first time since he quit Test cricketFormer captain expresses surprise Brook not given postBen Stokes has trained his sights on becoming England head coach in the future and expressed concerns about Joe Root&rsquo;s impending second stint as Test captain.In his first interview since retiring from England duty back in June &ndash; a two-hour chat with former teammates Stuart Broad and Jos Buttler on the For The Love Of Cricket Podcast, Stokes once again ruled out returning f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-rules-out-2027-ashes-return-but-ambition-is-to-coach-england-one-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-rules-out-2027-ashes-return-but-ambition-is-to-coach-england-one-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh Fire make light work of low-scoring Southern Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/welsh-fire-make-light-work-of-low-scoring-southern-brave/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/welsh-fire-make-light-work-of-low-scoring-southern-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb Short half-century guides Fire past Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh Fire claim their fourth win in five matches in this season's Hundred as a well-crafted half-century from Matt Short helps them defeat Southern Brave by six wickets in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/superb-short-half-century-guides-fire-past-brave/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/superb-short-half-century-guides-fire-past-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire earn dramatic win over Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh Fire prevail in a nervy end to a tight fixture to end Southern Brave's winning streak, punishing the visitors and their costly mistakes to complete their chase of 122 runs with the final ball of the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fire-earn-dramatic-win-over-brave/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fire-earn-dramatic-win-over-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire inflict first defeat on leaders Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh Fire condemn Southern Brave to their first defeat of this season's Hundred as they post a dramatic four-wicket victory in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fire-inflict-first-defeat-on-leaders-brave/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fire-inflict-first-defeat-on-leaders-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland 'laser-focused' on World Cup qualification]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland's five-game ODI series against Afghanistan this week marks the start of their preparations for next year's World Cup qualifying tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-laser-focused-on-world-cup-qualification/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-laser-focused-on-world-cup-qualification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA cricketer gets eight-year ban for match-fixing]]></title><description><![CDATA[United States international Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy is banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after being found guilty of match-fixing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/usa-cricketer-gets-eight-year-ban-for-match-fixing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/usa-cricketer-gets-eight-year-ban-for-match-fixing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland v UAE ODI washed out at Forthill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's one-day international against United Arab Emirates is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of persistent rain in Broughty Ferry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-v-uae-odi-washed-out-at-forthill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-v-uae-odi-washed-out-at-forthill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netherlands all-rounder Ackermann gets new Durham deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netherlands all-rounder Colin Ackermann agrees a new deal to stay with Durham until the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/netherlands-all-rounder-ackermann-gets-new-durham-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/netherlands-all-rounder-ackermann-gets-new-durham-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Mumbai Indians takeover has affected MI London &amp; Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and what the future holds for MI London after investment from Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-mumbai-indians-takeover-has-affected-mi-london-amp-surrey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-mumbai-indians-takeover-has-affected-mi-london-amp-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foxes all-rounder De Swardt returns to South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire all-rounder Ruan de Swardt returns home to South Africa after suffering an injury against Notts Outlaws in the One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/foxes-all-rounder-de-swardt-returns-to-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/foxes-all-rounder-de-swardt-returns-to-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-14/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-star Rashid leads MI London to victory over Super Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rashid Khan takes a five-wicket haul as MI London defeat the Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs to move up to second in the Men's Hundred table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/five-star-rashid-leads-mi-london-to-victory-over-super-giants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/five-star-rashid-leads-mi-london-to-victory-over-super-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root looks refreshed and ready to retake captaincy reins - Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Alastair Cook believes Joe Root is not the long-term solution to be England's Test cricket captain, but is confident of his ability to lead the side for the next year and help take England forward with the home Ashes coming up in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-looks-refreshed-and-ready-to-retake-captaincy-reins-cook/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-looks-refreshed-and-ready-to-retake-captaincy-reins-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rashid takes five wickets as MI beat Super Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rashid Khan takes 5-17 as MI London defeat Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs in The Hundred, while Ben Duckett strikes a half-century as Trent Rockets beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rashid-takes-five-wickets-as-mi-beat-super-giants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rashid-takes-five-wickets-as-mi-beat-super-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gay hits ton for Durham as Leics &amp; Middlesex go top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emilio Gay hits an unbeaten century for Durham in the One-Day Cup, while wins for Leicestershire and Middlesex take them top of their groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gay-hits-ton-for-durham-as-leics-amp-middlesex-go-top/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gay-hits-ton-for-durham-as-leics-amp-middlesex-go-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duckett inspires Rockets to victory over the Sunrisers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Rockets win their fourth game in the men's Hundred to remain top, as Ben Duckett inspires them to a five-run victory over Sunrisers Leeds at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/duckett-inspires-rockets-to-victory-over-the-sunrisers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/duckett-inspires-rockets-to-victory-over-the-sunrisers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finn's masterclass on bowling variations]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Steven Finn provides a masterclass on how bowlers bowl different variations and slower balls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/finns-masterclass-on-bowling-variations/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/finns-masterclass-on-bowling-variations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Giants cruise past bottom of the table MI London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester Super Giants cruise to a comfortable six-wicket win over MI London with 28 balls to spare in the Women's Hundred at The Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-cruise-past-bottom-of-the-table-mi-london/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-cruise-past-bottom-of-the-table-mi-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Giants win comfortably against lowly MI]]></title><description><![CDATA[MI London remain without a win as Manchester Super Giants complete a comfortable six-wicket win at the Oval, while Trent Rockets hold off a late assault from Annabel Sutherland and Lauren Winfield-Hill to beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-win-comfortably-against-lowly-mi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-win-comfortably-against-lowly-mi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket has always had its dark arts | Brief letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wicked wickets | Regatta antics | Rock salt of ages | Spuds for dinner | Making a meal of it | Chef&rsquo;s kissRegarding your editorial on cricket fair play (30 July), as an elderly cricket fan, I can remember being told as a small boy to watch a Yorkshire wicketkeeper who was known, when standing up to the bowler, to nudge the stumps with his toe when the ball was close enough to make it look like &ldquo;bowled out&rdquo;. But in those days, league cricket was serious business and not played f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-has-always-had-its-dark-arts-brief-letters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-has-always-had-its-dark-arts-brief-letters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets see off late fightback to beat Sunrisers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annabel Sutherland's unbeaten 59 goes in vain as Trent Rockets hold on to beat Sunrisers Leeds by five runs at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-see-off-late-fightback-to-beat-sunrisers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-see-off-late-fightback-to-beat-sunrisers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clicky Ponting and ‘known cheats’ on the golf course: the crisis in UK sportsmanship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some blame social media and the behaviour of world leaders for a perceived decline in honestyWhen a cricket team in North Yorkshire became the centre of a cheating scandal that made headlines around the world, it made many think &ndash; is this a very British form of cheating?Cricket in England is regarded as a genteel sport, so allegations of cheating tend to reverberate. A video of Saturday&rsquo;s game between Saltburn second XI and Norton second XI has been viewed more than 7m times after vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/clicky-ponting-and-known-cheats-on-the-golf-course-the-crisis-in-uk-sportsmanship/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/clicky-ponting-and-known-cheats-on-the-golf-course-the-crisis-in-uk-sportsmanship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies v Pakistan - second Test scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the second Test between West Indies and Pakistan at Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-v-pakistan-second-test-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-v-pakistan-second-test-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave chase down Spirit to move up to fourth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Brave defeat London Spirit by five wickets to move up to fourth in the Men's Hundred table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-chase-down-spirit-to-move-up-to-fourth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-chase-down-spirit-to-move-up-to-fourth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archer takes season-best 4-9 as Brave beat Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jofra Archer takes season-best figures as Southern Brave beat London Spirit, while Joe Root guides Welsh Fire to a win over Birmingham Phoenix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archer-takes-season-best-4-9-as-brave-beat-spirit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archer-takes-season-best-4-9-as-brave-beat-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Awesome Archer's four-wicket spell sinks Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Brave's Jofra Archer takes four wickets for only nine runs as London Spirit are bowled out for 105 in the men's Hundred at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/awesome-archers-four-wicket-spell-sinks-spirit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/awesome-archers-four-wicket-spell-sinks-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-in-very-different-place-over-test-captaincy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-in-very-different-place-over-test-captaincy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts sign Pakistan's Tahir on short-term deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottinghamshire sign Pakistan white-ball international batter Tayyab Tahir for their next three One-Day Cup fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-sign-pakistans-tahir-on-short-term-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-sign-pakistans-tahir-on-short-term-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root stars as Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root makes an unbeaten 58 from 40 balls as Welsh Fire beat Birmingham Phoenix by seven wickets at Edgbaston in the men's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-stars-as-welsh-fire-beat-birmingham-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-stars-as-welsh-fire-beat-birmingham-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave see off Spirit to extend lead at top of the table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Brave move four points clear at the top of the Women's Hundred table, with a convincing five-wicket win over London Spirit at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-see-off-spirit-to-extend-lead-at-top-of-the-table/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-see-off-spirit-to-extend-lead-at-top-of-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root is 'very excited' as Key insists England have 'not wasted summer']]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root and Rob Key speak to Henry Moeran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-is-very-excited-as-key-insists-england-have-not-wasted-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-is-very-excited-as-key-insists-england-have-not-wasted-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders Brave extend winning run against Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders Southern Brave extend their unbeaten run to five matches against London Spirit while Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first win with a nail-biting seven-wicket victory over Welsh Fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leaders-brave-extend-winning-run-against-spirit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leaders-brave-extend-winning-run-against-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root's half-century gives Welsh Fire control in chase of 138]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root hits a half-century as Welsh Fire make light work of their chase of 138 against Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/roots-half-century-gives-welsh-fire-control-in-chase-of-138/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/roots-half-century-gives-welsh-fire-control-in-chase-of-138/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolute carnage' - Birmingham Phoenix suffer two run outs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham Phoenix lose both Laurie Evans and Rehan Ahmed to run outs during their men's hundred match against Welsh Fire at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/absolute-carnage-birmingham-phoenix-suffer-two-run-outs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/absolute-carnage-birmingham-phoenix-suffer-two-run-outs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry hits a match-winning 68 for Birmingham Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham Phoenix captain Ellyse Perry makes 68 0ff 46 balls to guide her team to their first victory of the season against the Welsh Fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perry-hits-a-match-winning-68-for-birmingham-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perry-hits-a-match-winning-68-for-birmingham-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry leads Phoenix to first victory of the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellyse Perry makes 68 and Alice Capsey makes 51 as Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first victory of the season in the woman's Hundred with a seven-wicket victory over Welsh Fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perry-leads-phoenix-to-first-victory-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perry-leads-phoenix-to-first-victory-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capsey makes a 'brilliant' half-century against Welsh Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Capsey makes a "brilliant" 51 off 29 balls for the Birmingham Phoenix in their women's Hundred match against Welsh Fire at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/capsey-makes-a-brilliant-half-century-against-welsh-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/capsey-makes-a-brilliant-half-century-against-welsh-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix end winless run with victory over Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellyse Perry and Alice Capsey star as Birmingham Phoenix pick up their first win of the women's Hundred with a nail-biting seven-wicket win over Welsh Fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/phoenix-end-winless-run-with-victory-over-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/phoenix-end-winless-run-with-victory-over-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voll hits half-century against Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Voll gets Welsh Fire off to a strong start against Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston with a half-century in the women's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/voll-hits-half-century-against-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/voll-hits-half-century-against-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-12/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key talks up Fleming England reset and an imaginary future for Test team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Managing director of men&rsquo;s cricket wants a team that consistently win while preparing future captains and coachesAfter a chaotic and miserable eight months, in which England&rsquo;s Test team lost the Ashes in Australia, a home series against New Zealand, a captain, a coach, their once rampant self-confidence and a fair amount of respect, the appointment of Stephen Fleming gives them a chance to pivot towards a future that suddenly looks beguilingly bright, if mainly because for now it exi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/key-talks-up-fleming-england-reset-and-an-imaginary-future-for-test-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/key-talks-up-fleming-england-reset-and-an-imaginary-future-for-test-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorks beat Durham to maintain One-Day Cup momentum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire end Durham's unbeaten One-Day Cup start, while there are wins for Derbyshire, Hampshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Worcestershire &amp; Surrey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorks-beat-durham-to-maintain-one-day-cup-momentum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorks-beat-durham-to-maintain-one-day-cup-momentum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen sends Rockets top with win over Super Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finn Allen strikes an unbeaten 72 as Trent Rockets beat Manchester Super Giants by six wickets to leapfrog their opponents and move top of the Hundred table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/allen-sends-rockets-top-with-win-over-super-giants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/allen-sends-rockets-top-with-win-over-super-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buttler 'shows his muscle' with half-century against Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos Buttler hits four sixes on his way to another half-century knock in the 2026 Men's Hundred, to help Manchester Super Giants post a score of 137 against Trent Rockets at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/buttler-shows-his-muscle-with-half-century-against-rockets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/buttler-shows-his-muscle-with-half-century-against-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkley and Luff power Rockets to win over Super Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff both hit half-century knocks to help Trent Rockets on their way to a 31-run win over Manchester Super Giants in the Women's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dunkley-and-luff-power-rockets-to-win-over-super-giants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dunkley-and-luff-power-rockets-to-win-over-super-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets beat Super Giants to move into second]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half-centuries from Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Luff help Trent Rockets beat Manchester Super Giants by 31 runs and move above their opponents into second in the Hundred table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-beat-super-giants-to-move-into-second/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rockets-beat-super-giants-to-move-into-second/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security plans in place for any Afghanistan protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Ireland says "appropriate" security plans are "in place" for the forthcoming men's one-day series with Afghanistan amid the possibility of protests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/security-plans-in-place-for-any-afghanistan-protests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/security-plans-in-place-for-any-afghanistan-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes return would not surprise England chief Key]]></title><description><![CDATA[England director of men's cricket Rob Key says he "wouldn't be surprised" if Ben Stokes returns to international cricket, adding that "anything is possible".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-return-would-not-surprise-england-chief-key/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-return-would-not-surprise-england-chief-key/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket regulator charges Middlesex with misconduct for third time in four years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charges relate to complaint upheld against former chiefMiddlesex sacked Andrew Cornish in JuneMiddlesex have been charged with misconduct for the third time in four years and face further off-field disruption after sacking the chief executive Andrew Cornish in June.The charges brought by the cricket regulator are understood to relate to Cornish&rsquo;s alleged behaviour towards another Middlesex employee, who made a formal complaint about his conduct last November. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-regulator-charges-middlesex-with-misconduct-for-third-time-in-four-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-regulator-charges-middlesex-with-misconduct-for-third-time-in-four-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key keeping England door open for Stokes: ‘Anything’s possible with Ben’]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain retired from international game in JuneKey says Fleming will start as Test coach in SeptemberRob Key has opened the door for Ben Stokes to return to England&rsquo;s Test team a month after the former captain&rsquo;s shock international retirement, saying he &ldquo;wouldn&rsquo;t be surprised&rdquo; if the 35-year-old decides to come back into a new-look red-ball setup for next summer&rsquo;s Ashes.England&rsquo;s managing director of men&rsquo;s cricket insisted his relationship]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/key-keeping-england-door-open-for-stokes-anythings-possible-with-ben/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/key-keeping-england-door-open-for-stokes-anythings-possible-with-ben/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[League has 'genuine concern' for members over cheating claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amateur cricket league says it has "genuine concern for the welfare" of Saltburn Cricket Club members over a recent finger clicking controversy that has made global headlines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/league-has-genuine-concern-for-members-over-cheating-claim/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/league-has-genuine-concern-for-members-over-cheating-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby v cricket - England's George swaps sports to help tackle MND]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and Saracens' Jamie George on why he and Somerset's Lewis Gregory are playing a charity cricket match to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rugby-v-cricket-englands-george-swaps-sports-to-help-tackle-mnd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rugby-v-cricket-englands-george-swaps-sports-to-help-tackle-mnd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England prospect Perrin 'has the shots' on return]]></title><description><![CDATA[England prospect Davina Perrin says she remembers she has "got the shots" after recovering from injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-prospect-perrin-has-the-shots-on-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-prospect-perrin-has-the-shots-on-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Brave defend 128 to seal first win of this year's Hundred]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Brave secure their first win in the men's Hundred by successfully defending a total of 128 to defeat Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs at the Utilita Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/southern-brave-defend-128-to-seal-first-win-of-this-years-hundred/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/southern-brave-defend-128-to-seal-first-win-of-this-years-hundred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave take team hat-trick to set up victory over Birmingham Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Wood removes Ben Dwarshuis and Scott Currie while Adil Rashid runs out Saqib Mahmood as Southern Brave take a team hat-trick in the final over, setting up victory over Birmingham Phoenix at the Utilita Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-take-team-hat-trick-to-set-up-victory-over-birmingham-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-take-team-hat-trick-to-set-up-victory-over-birmingham-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave move off foot of table with win over Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wickets from three consecutive deliveries help Southern Brave close out a first win of the season in The Hundred, beating Birmingham Phoenix by 12 runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-move-off-foot-of-table-with-win-over-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-move-off-foot-of-table-with-win-over-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave remain unbeaten with victory over Birmingham Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Brave make it four wins from four in the women's Hundred as they beat Birmingham Phoenix by 24-runs at the Utilita Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-remain-unbeaten-with-victory-over-birmingham-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-remain-unbeaten-with-victory-over-birmingham-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Go and buy a lottery ticket' -  Perrin survives three dropped catches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birmingham Phoenix's Davina Perrin is dropped three times in ten balls by Southern Brave during their women's Hundred match at the Utilita Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/go-and-buy-a-lottery-ticket-perrin-survives-three-dropped-catches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/go-and-buy-a-lottery-ticket-perrin-survives-three-dropped-catches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shetty helps Lancs to One-Day Cup win over Notts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire beat Notts Outlaws by 31 runs to go top of Group A in the One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shetty-helps-lancs-to-one-day-cup-win-over-notts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shetty-helps-lancs-to-one-day-cup-win-over-notts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Guardian view on sporting fair play: it was never quite cricket | Editorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saltburn&rsquo;s alleged trickery caused outrage, but cricket&rsquo;s moral code conceals a rich history of cheating and convenient national mythOne incident has dominated this week&rsquo;s sporting headlines, garnering even more column inches than Gianni Infantino&rsquo;s apparent desire to sell the football World Cup to the highest bidder. It occurred in a second XI cricket match last weekend between Saltburn and Norton in the North Yorkshire and South Durham League. A fielder at first slip wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-guardian-view-on-sporting-fair-play-it-was-never-quite-cricket-editorial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-guardian-view-on-sporting-fair-play-it-was-never-quite-cricket-editorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Outstanding leader’ Fleming backed to find calm among the chaos for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealander has won the County Championship and makes those around him better but is also not averse to mind gamesWith two games of the 2005 season remaining Nottinghamshire, under the captaincy of Stephen Fleming, were sitting precariously at the top of the County Championship, still needing to visit their two main rivals. First up was Kent: Notts were 397 for five after the first day, but rain washed out most of the second and at the end of the third Kent were only five down. A draw looked i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/outstanding-leader-fleming-backed-to-find-calm-among-the-chaos-for-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/outstanding-leader-fleming-backed-to-find-calm-among-the-chaos-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England captaincy could be what Root needs - Vaughan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former skipper Michael Vaughan says the England Test captaincy could be "exactly what Joe Root needs" after the 35-year-old is appointed to the role for a second time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-captaincy-could-be-what-root-needs-vaughan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-captaincy-could-be-what-root-needs-vaughan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand's Young and India's Suthar return to Warwickshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warwickshire re-sign New Zealand batter Will Young and India spinner Manav Suthar for the final stages of the County Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealands-young-and-indias-suthar-return-to-warwickshire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealands-young-and-indias-suthar-return-to-warwickshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stumped podcast: New era for England as Fleming appointed Test coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming the right man to lead England&rsquo;s Test team?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-new-era-for-england-as-fleming-appointed-test-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-new-era-for-england-as-fleming-appointed-test-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the rules on overseas players in The Hundred?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the rules are in The Hundred regarding the eligibility of overseas players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-are-the-rules-on-overseas-players-in-the-hundred/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-are-the-rules-on-overseas-players-in-the-hundred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleming new England Test coach with Root captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fleming-new-england-test-coach-with-root-captain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fleming-new-england-test-coach-with-root-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root to captain England after Fleming confirmed as new men’s Test coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealander will take over for South Africa seriesTrescothick named interim coach for Pakistan TestsStephen Fleming has been confirmed as the new coach of the England men&rsquo;s Test team, with Joe Root returning for a second spell as captain. Marcus Trescothick will take interim charge for the three-game series against Pakistan which starts at Headingley in three weeks, with Fleming due to arrive in the country &ldquo;later this summer&rdquo; and assume the reins for this winter&rsquo;s trip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-to-captain-england-after-fleming-confirmed-as-new-mens-test-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/root-to-captain-england-after-fleming-confirmed-as-new-mens-test-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Clicky Ponting' suspended as alleged cheating storm erupts after viral video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saltburn have suspended the player at the centre of the 'Clicky Ponting' scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/clicky-ponting-suspended-as-alleged-cheating-storm-erupts-after-viral-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/clicky-ponting-suspended-as-alleged-cheating-storm-erupts-after-viral-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretorius drives Spirit to win over MI London]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pretorius-drives-spirit-to-win-over-mi-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pretorius-drives-spirit-to-win-over-mi-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretorius inspires Spirit to win over rivals MI London]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pretorius-inspires-spirit-to-win-over-rivals-mi-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pretorius-inspires-spirit-to-win-over-rivals-mi-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fleming expected to be named England Test coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is expected to be appointed as England Test coach after the sacking of Brendon McCullum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fleming-expected-to-be-named-england-test-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fleming-expected-to-be-named-england-test-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacks hits 65 to become all-time Hundred top scorer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Jacks makes 65 off 44 balls against London Spirit at The Oval as he becomes The Hundreds leading run scorer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacks-hits-65-to-become-all-time-hundred-top-scorer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacks-hits-65-to-become-all-time-hundred-top-scorer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Fleming to be appointed England Test coach after impressing ECB]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealander will succeed Brendon McCullumLikely to start on South Africa tour in DecemberStephen Fleming is expected to be named as England&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stephen-fleming-to-be-appointed-england-test-coach-after-impressing-ecb/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stephen-fleming-to-be-appointed-england-test-coach-after-impressing-ecb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Fleming to be appointed England Test coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealander will succeed Brendon McCullumLikely to start on South Africa tour in DecemberStephen Fleming is expected to be named as England&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stephen-fleming-to-be-appointed-england-test-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stephen-fleming-to-be-appointed-england-test-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes' career-best keeps Durham unbeaten after Stokes duck]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rhodes-career-best-keeps-durham-unbeaten-after-stokes-duck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rhodes-career-best-keeps-durham-unbeaten-after-stokes-duck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyd pays tribute to 'greatest' Sobers at funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lloyd-pays-tribute-to-greatest-sobers-at-funeral/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lloyd-pays-tribute-to-greatest-sobers-at-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saltburn suspend fielder accused of cheating in ‘Clicky Ponting’ incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Will not play again in foreseeable future&rsquo;Club concede Wednesday&rsquo;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 &ldquo;foreseeable future&rdquo;. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saltburn-suspend-fielder-accused-of-cheating-in-clicky-ponting-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saltburn-suspend-fielder-accused-of-cheating-in-clicky-ponting-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saltburn suspend fielder accused of cheating in ‘Clicky Ponting’ furore]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Will not play again in foreseeable future&rsquo;Club concede Wednesday&rsquo;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 &ldquo;foreseeable future&rdquo;. 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saltburn-suspend-fielder-accused-of-cheating-in-clicky-ponting-furore/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saltburn-suspend-fielder-accused-of-cheating-in-clicky-ponting-furore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London derby ends in tie after thrilling finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/london-derby-ends-in-tie-after-thrilling-finale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/london-derby-ends-in-tie-after-thrilling-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why finger-clicking 'scandal' has gripped sporting world - Agnew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why the wicketkeeper in the Saltburn Cricket Club 'finger-clicking' scandal is the key voice in any investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-finger-clicking-scandal-has-gripped-sporting-world-agnew/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-finger-clicking-scandal-has-gripped-sporting-world-agnew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MI London hold out in nail-biting tie with Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mi-london-hold-out-in-nail-biting-tie-with-spirit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mi-london-hold-out-in-nail-biting-tie-with-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duckett hits half-century as Rockets demolish Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/duckett-hits-half-century-as-rockets-demolish-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/duckett-hits-half-century-as-rockets-demolish-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duckett leads Rockets to convincing win over Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Rockets demolish Welsh Fire by nine wickets in Cardiff to make it two wins from three matches in this season's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/duckett-leads-rockets-to-convincing-win-over-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/duckett-leads-rockets-to-convincing-win-over-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Essex chair Lewis aiming to 'revitalise club']]></title><description><![CDATA[New Essex chair of the board Rachel Lewis says she has been given an "opportunity to remodel and revitalise the club".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-essex-chair-lewis-aiming-to-revitalise-club/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-essex-chair-lewis-aiming-to-revitalise-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Saltburn are the Argentina of local cricket’: victims and neighbours on the ‘Clicky Ponting’ scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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. &ldquo;All I would say]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saltburn-are-the-argentina-of-local-cricket-victims-and-neighbours-on-the-clicky-ponting-scandal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saltburn-are-the-argentina-of-local-cricket-victims-and-neighbours-on-the-clicky-ponting-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Langer has not heard from ECB about England job but could be tempted]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Everyone looks at all opportunities,&rsquo; 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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/justin-langer-has-not-heard-from-ecb-about-england-job-but-could-be-tempted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/justin-langer-has-not-heard-from-ecb-about-england-job-but-could-be-tempted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mooney leads Rockets to comfortable win over Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Rockets register their second win in The Hundred women's competition by cruising to an eight-wicket victory against Welsh Fire in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mooney-leads-rockets-to-comfortable-win-over-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mooney-leads-rockets-to-comfortable-win-over-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saltburn suspend Devine after 'finger-clicking' claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saltburn player at the centre of an alleged cheating scandal is suspended by the club for the "foreseeable future".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saltburn-suspend-devine-after-finger-clicking-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saltburn-suspend-devine-after-finger-clicking-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mooney hits fluent half-century as Rockets beat Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beth Mooney puts the Trent Rockets in a good position against Welsh Fire hitting 57 off 35 balls at the top of the order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mooney-hits-fluent-half-century-as-rockets-beat-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mooney-hits-fluent-half-century-as-rockets-beat-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mooney stars as Rockets cruise to win against Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Rockets register their second win in The Hundred women's competition by cruising to an eight-wicket victory against Welsh Fire in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mooney-stars-as-rockets-cruise-to-win-against-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mooney-stars-as-rockets-cruise-to-win-against-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Boris Karloff’s unlikely love of cricket lives on with foundation in his name]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s cricketers as they departed for Australia. The previous night the traditional dinner had been held at Lord&rsquo;s in their honour and according to one report the players indulged so freely of &ldquo;an endless supply of champagne an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-boris-karloffs-unlikely-love-of-cricket-lives-on-with-foundation-in-his-name/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-boris-karloffs-unlikely-love-of-cricket-lives-on-with-foundation-in-his-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL’s value soars past $20bn to rival NFL as one of world sport’s biggest brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two big franchise deals power 10.3% increaseIPL second only to NFL in per-match brand valueThe Indian Premier League&rsquo;s value has surged to an estimated $20.6bn (&pound;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&rsquo;s value rose 10.3% over the past year, underlining its position as one of the world&rsquo;s most valuable sports brands, the bank&rsquo;s report said. &ld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ipls-value-soars-past-20bn-to-rival-nfl-as-one-of-world-sports-biggest-brands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ipls-value-soars-past-20bn-to-rival-nfl-as-one-of-world-sports-biggest-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-9/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award-winning cricketer First Dog on the Moon on the latest local cricket brouhaha | First Dog on the Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let me explainSign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/award-winning-cricketer-first-dog-on-the-moon-on-the-latest-local-cricket-brouhaha-first-dog-on-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/award-winning-cricketer-first-dog-on-the-moon-on-the-latest-local-cricket-brouhaha-first-dog-on-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greece call up Konstas to help T20 World Cup bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/greece-call-up-konstas-to-help-t20-world-cup-bid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/greece-call-up-konstas-to-help-t20-world-cup-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawley and Brook help Sunrisers beat Super Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crawley-and-brook-help-sunrisers-beat-super-giants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crawley-and-brook-help-sunrisers-beat-super-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies beat Pakistan &amp; dedicate win to Sobers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-beat-pakistan-amp-dedicate-win-to-sobers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-beat-pakistan-amp-dedicate-win-to-sobers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crawley and Brook fire Sunrisers to win over Super Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Crawley and Harry Brook hit nine sixes between them to wrap up an explosive eight-wicket win for Sunrisers Leeds over Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crawley-and-brook-fire-sunrisers-to-win-over-super-giants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crawley-and-brook-fire-sunrisers-to-win-over-super-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts stay unbeaten, Lancs win again in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notts Outlaws maintain a perfect start to their One-Day Cup campaign, while Lancashire post a second win in Group A.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-stay-unbeaten-lancs-win-again-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-stay-unbeaten-lancs-win-again-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnificent Mandhana powers Super Giants to win over Sunrisers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smriti Mandhana's 88-run innings off 50 balls, including four sixes, gives Manchester Super Giants a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/magnificent-mandhana-powers-super-giants-to-win-over-sunrisers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/magnificent-mandhana-powers-super-giants-to-win-over-sunrisers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classy Mandhana helps Super Giants beat Sunrisers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smriti Mandhana's masterful unbeaten 88 off 50 balls guides Manchester Super Giants to a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/classy-mandhana-helps-super-giants-beat-sunrisers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/classy-mandhana-helps-super-giants-beat-sunrisers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It’s not cricket’: cheating row as ‘Clicky Ponting’ appears to dupe umpire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viral video apparently shows a Saltburn 2nd XI fielder clicking his fingers to mimic a batter&rsquo;s nickThe ball is bowled, the batter plays a shot and it&rsquo;s caught by the wicketkeeper to cheers all round. The batter is clearly bemused. Did he hit it? Or &hellip; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/its-not-cricket-cheating-row-as-clicky-ponting-appears-to-dupe-umpire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/its-not-cricket-cheating-row-as-clicky-ponting-appears-to-dupe-umpire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The One-Day Cup’s allure: familiar faces, cheap seats and relaxed places]]></title><description><![CDATA[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...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-one-day-cups-allure-familiar-faces-cheap-seats-and-relaxed-places/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-one-day-cups-allure-familiar-faces-cheap-seats-and-relaxed-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is it like to be a second XI cricketer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheridon Gumbs, who has just signed a deal with Leicestershire after 18 months on trial, reveals what life can be like as a second XI cricketer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-is-it-like-to-be-a-second-xi-cricketer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-is-it-like-to-be-a-second-xi-cricketer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greaves takes 5-0 in incredible Test bowling spell]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves takes five wickets without conceding a run during an incredible spell of bowling on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/greaves-takes-5-0-in-incredible-test-bowling-spell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/greaves-takes-5-0-in-incredible-test-bowling-spell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacks fifty helps MI London beat Brave in last-ball thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Jacks' 54 off 41 balls helps MI London to a three-wicket win over Southern Brave in a nail-biting conclusion at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacks-fifty-helps-mi-london-beat-brave-in-last-ball-thriller/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacks-fifty-helps-mi-london-beat-brave-in-last-ball-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave hold on to beat MI London in thrilling finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Bell restricts MI London to six runs in the final over to give Southern Brave a nervy one-run victory in the 2026 Women's Hundred at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-hold-on-to-beat-mi-london-in-thrilling-finale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-hold-on-to-beat-mi-london-in-thrilling-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell stays cool as Brave win last-ball thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Bell holds her nerve as Southern Brave win a last-ball thriller against MI London to maintain their 100% start to this year's edition of The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bell-stays-cool-as-brave-win-last-ball-thriller/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bell-stays-cool-as-brave-win-last-ball-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-7/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig Overton stars against brother Jamie as Rockets beat Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/craig-overton-stars-against-brother-jamie-as-rockets-beat-spirit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/craig-overton-stars-against-brother-jamie-as-rockets-beat-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig Overton hits twin Jamie for decisive six]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Overton wins the battle against his twin brother as Trent Rockets beat London Spirit, while Jos Buttler stars for Manchester Super Giants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/craig-overton-hits-twin-jamie-for-decisive-six/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/craig-overton-hits-twin-jamie-for-decisive-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That was pretty annoying' - Bairstow talks through dropped catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/that-was-pretty-annoying-bairstow-talks-through-dropped-catch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/that-was-pretty-annoying-bairstow-talks-through-dropped-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Masterful' Duckett's 75-run knock inspires Rockets to win over Spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/masterful-ducketts-75-run-knock-inspires-rockets-to-win-over-spirit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/masterful-ducketts-75-run-knock-inspires-rockets-to-win-over-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything I am is because of my parents - ex-India captain Rahane]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/everything-i-am-is-because-of-my-parents-ex-india-captain-rahane/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/everything-i-am-is-because-of-my-parents-ex-india-captain-rahane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex and Worcs extend 100% One-Day Cup starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesex and holders Worcestershire achieve contrasting wins to extend their perfect starts to this year's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-and-worcs-extend-100-one-day-cup-starts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-and-worcs-extend-100-one-day-cup-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buttler at his best as Super Giants thrash Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/buttler-at-his-best-as-super-giants-thrash-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/buttler-at-his-best-as-super-giants-thrash-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Spirit edge past Trent Rockets in tense finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/london-spirit-edge-past-trent-rockets-in-tense-finish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/london-spirit-edge-past-trent-rockets-in-tense-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Klerk holds nerve as Spirit edge past Rockets]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/de-klerk-holds-nerve-as-spirit-edge-past-rockets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/de-klerk-holds-nerve-as-spirit-edge-past-rockets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bowls him!'... twice! - Two in two for Tongue as Smeed and Ahmed fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bowls-him-twice-two-in-two-for-tongue-as-smeed-and-ahmed-fall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bowls-him-twice-two-in-two-for-tongue-as-smeed-and-ahmed-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raining sixes - Buttler goes big against Birmingham Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/raining-sixes-buttler-goes-big-against-birmingham-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/raining-sixes-buttler-goes-big-against-birmingham-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sooryavanshi hits 81 as India seal 3-0 Zimbabwe sweep - scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the third Twenty20 international beween Zimbabwe and India in Harare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-hits-81-as-india-seal-3-0-zimbabwe-sweep-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-hits-81-as-india-seal-3-0-zimbabwe-sweep-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravindra stars as Welsh Fire beat MI London to continue winning start]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ravindra-stars-as-welsh-fire-beat-mi-london-to-continue-winning-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ravindra-stars-as-welsh-fire-beat-mi-london-to-continue-winning-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravindra stars with 98 as Fire beat MI London]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ravindra-stars-with-98-as-fire-beat-mi-london/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ravindra-stars-with-98-as-fire-beat-mi-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven sixes - Ravindra smashes 98 from 44 balls]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/seven-sixes-ravindra-smashes-98-from-44-balls/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/seven-sixes-ravindra-smashes-98-from-44-balls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire smash highest women's Hundred total in 2026 to thrash MI London]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fire-smash-highest-womens-hundred-total-in-2026-to-thrash-mi-london/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fire-smash-highest-womens-hundred-total-in-2026-to-thrash-mi-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big-hitting Marsh helps Sunrisers beat Brave for first win]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/big-hitting-marsh-helps-sunrisers-beat-brave-for-first-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/big-hitting-marsh-helps-sunrisers-beat-brave-for-first-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How two 'sensational' fielding moments win the match for Sunrisers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-two-sensational-fielding-moments-win-the-match-for-sunrisers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-two-sensational-fielding-moments-win-the-match-for-sunrisers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devine inspires Fire to dominant win over MI London]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/devine-inspires-fire-to-dominant-win-over-mi-london/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/devine-inspires-fire-to-dominant-win-over-mi-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potts finishes with three wickets in strong start for Welsh Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grace Potts has a wonderful start to MI London's innings as the Welsh Fire bowler finishes with three wickets for 24 runs within her 20 balls, leaving the visitors in disarray as they attempt to chase 178.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/potts-finishes-with-three-wickets-in-strong-start-for-welsh-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/potts-finishes-with-three-wickets-in-strong-start-for-welsh-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The game has turned!' - Rashid takes three wickets in five balls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds fall from 111-0 to 112-3 as Adil Rashid takes three wickets in five balls to bring his Southern Brave side right back in the match in the men's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-game-has-turned-rashid-takes-three-wickets-in-five-balls/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-game-has-turned-rashid-takes-three-wickets-in-five-balls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That is some brutal hitting' - Marsh hits six sixes in huge innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitch Marsh hits 69 off 34 balls, an innings which included six sixes, as he helps his Sunrisers Leeds reach 187-5 against Southern Brave at Headingley - with both sides looking to secure their first win of the 2026 tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/that-is-some-brutal-hitting-marsh-hits-six-sixes-in-huge-innings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/that-is-some-brutal-hitting-marsh-hits-six-sixes-in-huge-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies v Pakistan - first Test scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the first Test between West Indies and Pakistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-v-pakistan-first-test-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-v-pakistan-first-test-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix beat Rockets in high-scoring thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Clarke and Will Smeed hit fifties as Birmingham Phoenix post the second-highest total in Hundred history to beat Trent Rockets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/phoenix-beat-rockets-in-high-scoring-thriller/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/phoenix-beat-rockets-in-high-scoring-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Caires stars for unbeaten Middlesex - Friday's One-Day Cup round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesex, Durham and Leicestershire join Nottinghamshire with two wins from two in the One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/de-caires-stars-for-unbeaten-middlesex-fridays-one-day-cup-round-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/de-caires-stars-for-unbeaten-middlesex-fridays-one-day-cup-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presence of Brendon McCullum affecting England’s hunt for a new Test coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[New appointee will have to work alongside ODI coachJoe Root emerges as frontrunner for Test captaincyThe hunt for the next coach of the England men&rsquo;s Test team is being complicated by the need for the new appointee to work alongside the man he would be replacing, Brendon McCullum, rather than taking full control of both red- and white-ball&nbsp;squads.Some high-profile candidates have been unwilling to work within such a setup, either because they want full&nbsp;oversight over the senior m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/presence-of-brendon-mccullum-affecting-englands-hunt-for-a-new-test-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/presence-of-brendon-mccullum-affecting-englands-hunt-for-a-new-test-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt feels mum guilt as coaching career begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt and wife of England captain Nat discusses the difficulties of balancing her coaching ambitions with being a mum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-feels-mum-guilt-as-coaching-career-begins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-feels-mum-guilt-as-coaching-career-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix all out for 64 as Hundred batting slump continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trend of low scores in The Hundred continues as Birmingham Phoenix suffer a nine-wicket defeat by Trent Rockets at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/phoenix-all-out-for-64-as-hundred-batting-slump-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/phoenix-all-out-for-64-as-hundred-batting-slump-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After half a decade of the Hundred, we still don’t know what this thing actually is | Emma John]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hundred has always been an experiment in manufactured identity &ndash; you can&rsquo;t hurry history, but perhaps you can fake itThe Lucknow Super Giants kit says a lot about their team. Specifically, it draws from the &ldquo;cultural fabric&rdquo; of the city and the surrounding state of Uttar Pradesh, &ldquo;where colour, craft and ritual shape everyday life&rdquo;. According to the team website, the shirt-and-trousers combo signals &ldquo;ambition grounded in responsibility to the city it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/after-half-a-decade-of-the-hundred-we-still-dont-know-what-this-thing-actually-is-emma-john/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/after-half-a-decade-of-the-hundred-we-still-dont-know-what-this-thing-actually-is-emma-john/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt to miss first two Hundred matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will miss Trent Rockets' first two matches of The Hundred to manage her workload.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-to-miss-first-two-hundred-matches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-to-miss-first-two-hundred-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex chairman Gallian steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex chairman Jason Gallian steps down from the role after "careful consideration".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-chairman-gallian-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-chairman-gallian-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambitious Yorkshire strengthen with Arlott signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire sign England bowler Em Arlott from Warwickshire on a three-year-contract, starting next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ambitious-yorkshire-strengthen-with-arlott-signing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ambitious-yorkshire-strengthen-with-arlott-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: Rodri, Kevin Keegan, Women’s Afcon and Tyson Fury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been following the big news in football, cricket, rugby union, golf, boxing and athletics? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-rodri-kevin-keegan-womens-afcon-and-tyson-fury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-rodri-kevin-keegan-womens-afcon-and-tyson-fury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Spirit begin new Hundred era with Tinie Tempah and double defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hundred put on a show at Lord&rsquo;s but the hosts&rsquo; men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s teams both lost to Manchester Super GiantsLondon Spirit launched their new era with double defeat at Lord&rsquo;s, and though they may have new owners, new coaches and new players it&nbsp;seems they&rsquo;re still getting the same&nbsp;results. For the fifth time in their six-year history the men started their season with defeat, losing by seven runs a game of the Hundred that Liam Livingstone came very]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/london-spirit-begin-new-hundred-era-with-tinie-tempah-and-double-defeat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/london-spirit-begin-new-hundred-era-with-tinie-tempah-and-double-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Giants beat Spirit despite Livingstone flurry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester Super Giants beat London Spirit by seven runs in The Hundred at Lord's, as Liam Livingstone's big-hitting effort falls just short.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-beat-spirit-despite-livingstone-flurry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-beat-spirit-despite-livingstone-flurry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A night of brilliant batting but Livingstone's efforts fall just short]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Livingstone hits 69 off 40 balls as he almost leads London Spirit to a successful chase of 139 against Manchester Super Giants, but is bowled with just three balls remaining as his side fall short in their opening game of The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-night-of-brilliant-batting-but-livingstones-efforts-fall-just-short/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-night-of-brilliant-batting-but-livingstones-efforts-fall-just-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What's happened there?!' - Buttler and Dawson's moment to forget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester Super Giants fielders Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson inadvertently teach a vital lesson in communication after a huge fielding mix-up, missing a simple catch that would have removed London Spirit's Kiran Carlson in the men's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/whats-happened-there-buttler-and-dawsons-moment-to-forget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/whats-happened-there-buttler-and-dawsons-moment-to-forget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A brutal innings' - Seifert's best strikes of his half-century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester Super Giants' Tim Seifert hits 67 off 45 balls - an innings that included nine boundaries - to help set London Spirit 139 to win in their opening fixture of the 2026 men's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-brutal-innings-seiferts-best-strikes-of-his-half-century/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-brutal-innings-seiferts-best-strikes-of-his-half-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verreynne leads Notts to One-Day Cup win over Warks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Verreynne hits an unbeaten 68 as Notts Outlaws beat Warwickshire by three wickets in the One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/verreynne-leads-notts-to-one-day-cup-win-over-warks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/verreynne-leads-notts-to-one-day-cup-win-over-warks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Super Giants thrash London Spirit to start in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryana MacDonald-Gay takes four wickets as Manchester Super Giants bowl London Spirit out for 80, before chasing down their target with 41 balls to spare as they ease to victory in their opening match of the 2026 women's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/manchester-super-giants-thrash-london-spirit-to-start-in-style/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/manchester-super-giants-thrash-london-spirit-to-start-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Giants thrash dismal Spirit at Lord's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester Super Giants chase a target of 81 inside 59 balls as they thrash London Spirit by seven wickets in The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-thrash-dismal-spirit-at-lords/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/super-giants-thrash-dismal-spirit-at-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hundred 2026 squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out who has signed for which team for the 2026 men's and women's Hundred competitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-squads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex CCC chief executive dismissed after complaint by staff member]]></title><description><![CDATA[CDP understood to have found against Andrew CornishCornish denies wrongdoing and is exploring legal optionsThe Middlesex chief executive, Andrew Cornish, has been dismissed after misconduct charges against him were upheld by an independent disciplinary panel.The Guardian revealed last November that Cornish had been suspended after Middlesex received a complaint about his alleged behaviour towards a fellow member of staff, which was referred to the Cricket Regulator, the independent body responsi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-ccc-chief-executive-dismissed-after-complaint-by-staff-member/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-ccc-chief-executive-dismissed-after-complaint-by-staff-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia open to playing Test against England in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and Australia should be open to the idea of playing a Test match in India to help generate interest in the format, says the chief executive of Cricket Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-open-to-playing-test-against-england-in-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-open-to-playing-test-against-england-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pears batter Jones to retire at end of the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcestershire top-order batter Rob Jones announces his retirement from the professional game at the end of the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pears-batter-jones-to-retire-at-end-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pears-batter-jones-to-retire-at-end-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All our Hundred Who Am I? quizzes in one place]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-our-hundred-who-am-i-quizzes-in-one-place/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-our-hundred-who-am-i-quizzes-in-one-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England men begin Ashes at Trent Bridge with women's Test at Headingley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neither Old Trafford nor Headingley will host a men's Ashes Test between England and Australia next summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-men-begin-ashes-at-trent-bridge-with-womens-test-at-headingley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-men-begin-ashes-at-trent-bridge-with-womens-test-at-headingley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-3/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-am-i-guess-the-hundred-cricket-star-no-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sooryavanshi hits first India half-century in win over Zimbabwe - scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the first Twenty20 international between Zimbabwe and India in Harare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-hits-first-india-half-century-in-win-over-zimbabwe-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-hits-first-india-half-century-in-win-over-zimbabwe-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt leads Welsh Fire to victory as they edge past Southern Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Phil Salt led from the front as he finished unbeaten on 47 to guide Welsh Fire to a six-wicket victory against Southern Brave in a low-scoring match in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/salt-leads-welsh-fire-to-victory-as-they-edge-past-southern-brave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/salt-leads-welsh-fire-to-victory-as-they-edge-past-southern-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Salt leads Fire to victory against Brave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt leads from the front as his unbeaten 47 helps them begin the 2026 Hundred season with a six-wicket win against Southern Brave in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/captain-salt-leads-fire-to-victory-against-brave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/captain-salt-leads-fire-to-victory-against-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Jofra didn't bother' - Archer accepts his fate after run-out mistake]]></title><description><![CDATA[In their opening match of the 2026 men's Hundred, Southern Brave's Jofra Archer acknowledges he's going to be run out and accepts his fate by walking off, rather than attempting to make it back to the crease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jofra-didnt-bother-archer-accepts-his-fate-after-run-out-mistake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jofra-didnt-bother-archer-accepts-his-fate-after-run-out-mistake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How close is that?! Kellaway's unbelievable catch on the boundary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Kellaway makes a brilliant catch and then manages to fall just inside the boundary rope to remove Tristan Stubbs as the Southern Brave fall to 70-4 in their opening match against Welsh Fire in their opening match of the men's 2026 Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-close-is-that-kellaways-unbelievable-catch-on-the-boundary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-close-is-that-kellaways-unbelievable-catch-on-the-boundary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh Fire collapse as Southern Brave snatch victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh Fire lose five wickets for six runs as they collapse from 109-3 to 118-8 and fall to an eight-run defeat against Southern Brave in their opening match of the women's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/welsh-fire-collapse-as-southern-brave-snatch-victory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/welsh-fire-collapse-as-southern-brave-snatch-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cox half-century helps Leics beat Glos in ODC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Cox's half-century helps Leicestershire Foxes begin their One-Day Cup campaign with victory over Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cox-half-century-helps-leics-beat-glos-in-odc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cox-half-century-helps-leics-beat-glos-in-odc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave fightback against Fire to make winning start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern Brave produce a remarkable fightback to begin their Hundred campaign with a hard-fought eight-run win against Welsh Fire in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-fightback-against-fire-to-make-winning-start/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brave-fightback-against-fire-to-make-winning-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Spirit’s new look, new squad and new ambition for the Hundred | Simon Burnton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most valuable franchise in the competition begin their season with &lsquo;renewed energy and perhaps a bit of pizzazz&rsquo; When Jamie Overton reported to Lord&rsquo;s last Friday for the start of the new Hundred season, he experienced something that, even in the often head-spinning world of franchise cricket, was extraordinary, potentially unique. Returning to a team he played for in 2025, he would have looked around the dressing room and seen none of his former teammates. He is the only survi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/london-spirits-new-look-new-squad-and-new-ambition-for-the-hundred-simon-burnton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/london-spirits-new-look-new-squad-and-new-ambition-for-the-hundred-simon-burnton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Spirit’s new look, new squad and new ambition for the Hundred]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most valuable franchise in the competition begin their season with &lsquo;renewed energy and perhaps a bit of pizzazz&rsquo; When Jamie Overton reported to Lord&rsquo;s last Friday for the start of the new Hundred season, he experienced something that, even in the often head-spinning world of franchise cricket, was extraordinary, potentially unique. Returning to a team he played for in 2025, he would have looked around the dressing room and seen none of his former teammates. He is the only survi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/london-spirits-new-look-new-squad-and-new-ambition-for-the-hundred/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/london-spirits-new-look-new-squad-and-new-ambition-for-the-hundred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['She's done it!' - Rodrigues' superb run out gives Brave hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite initially fumbling the ball, Jemimah Rodrigues reacts quickly to run out Freya Kemp with a direct hit - a wicket which gives the Southern Brave a chance of victory against Welsh Fire in their opening match of the 2026 Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shes-done-it-rodrigues-superb-run-out-gives-brave-hope/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shes-done-it-rodrigues-superb-run-out-gives-brave-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes likely to mix Durham time with franchise cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes is likely to balance his county commitments with franchise cricket around the world, says Durham coach Ryan Campbell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-likely-to-mix-durham-time-with-franchise-cricket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-likely-to-mix-durham-time-with-franchise-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Biryanis, bhajis and braais: diverse culinary culture is at the heart of cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[No other game would stop at a critical moment for a sit-down meal, but for cricket, lunch and tea are sacred moments that define the gameTwice a day Joseph Joffre, France&rsquo;s military supremo during the first world war, would stop whatever he was doing and sit down to eat. No matter how perilous the situation at the front, or how many maps and generals required his attention, lunch and dinner remained fixed points in his day.To most people, this sounds ridiculous. But to anyone who loves cri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-biryanis-bhajis-and-braais-diverse-culinary-culture-is-at-the-heart-of-cricket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-biryanis-bhajis-and-braais-diverse-culinary-culture-is-at-the-heart-of-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire sign India international spinner Kuldeep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire sign India international spin bowler Kuldeep Yadav for part of this year's One-Day Cup and County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-sign-india-international-spinner-kuldeep/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-sign-india-international-spinner-kuldeep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Bazball work? Behind the scenes at The Hundred]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Moeran goes BTS at The Hundred to ask the TMS team their thoughts on Bazball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/did-bazball-work-behind-the-scenes-at-the-hundred/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/did-bazball-work-behind-the-scenes-at-the-hundred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Australia batter Warner pleads guilty to drink driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star cricketer was charged after failing a random breath test in Sydney earlier this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ex-australia-batter-warner-pleads-guilty-to-drink-driving/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ex-australia-batter-warner-pleads-guilty-to-drink-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pooran steals Hundred headlines with innings of stunning sixes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MI London batter Nicholas Pooran delivers a magnificent batting performance, hitting 58 off 22 balls in a 93-run partnership with Sam Curran to secure a seven wicket win against Sunrisers Leeds in the opening men's match of the 2026 Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pooran-steals-hundred-headlines-with-innings-of-stunning-sixes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pooran-steals-hundred-headlines-with-innings-of-stunning-sixes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hundred returns with the hits and hope that fans feel the love again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revamped tournament begins with pyrotechnics and plenty more fireworks from Nicholas Pooran&rsquo;s batIn 2012 John Newman&rsquo;s first hit, as featured vocalist on Rudimental&rsquo;s Feel the Love, went straight into the charts at No&nbsp;1. The following year his first solo release, Love&nbsp;Me&nbsp;Again, did it too, also earning him a Brit nomination for single of the year and one for the Ivor Novellos as best song musically and lyrically.In 2022, as he prepared to relaunch a career that h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-returns-with-the-hits-and-hope-that-fans-feel-the-love-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-returns-with-the-hits-and-hope-that-fans-feel-the-love-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curran &amp; Pooran guide MI London past Sunrisers Leeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-ball half-century from Nicholas Pooran and an unbeaten 60 from Sam Curran guides MI London to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory against Sunrisers Leeds in the opening match of the 2026 men's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/curran-amp-pooran-guide-mi-london-past-sunrisers-leeds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/curran-amp-pooran-guide-mi-london-past-sunrisers-leeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-round Curran leads MI London to dominant win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Curran takes two wickets and hits an unbeaten half-century as MI London beat Sunrisers Leeds in the men's Hundred opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-round-curran-leads-mi-london-to-dominant-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-round-curran-leads-mi-london-to-dominant-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's how to treat a hat-trick!' - Abrar spoils Gleeson's attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[MI London bowler Richard Gleeson is on for his hat-trick after dismissing SunRisers Leeds' Zak Crawley and Benny Howell in two balls, only for number 11 batter Abrar Ahmed to spoil his moment by hitting a six.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thats-how-to-treat-a-hat-trick-abrar-spoils-gleesons-attempt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thats-how-to-treat-a-hat-trick-abrar-spoils-gleesons-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Returning Stokes hits ton as Durham beat Derbyshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes marks his return to competitive cricket for the first time since retiring from Test matches with a stunning century to help Durham beat Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/returning-stokes-hits-ton-as-durham-beat-derbyshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/returning-stokes-hits-ton-as-durham-beat-derbyshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers Leeds dominate MI London to start Women's Hundred in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoebe Litchfield hits 43 runs off 26 balls to guide Sunrisers Leeds to a comfortable seven-wicket victory against MI London in the opening match of the 2026 women's Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-leeds-dominate-mi-london-to-start-womens-hundred-in-style/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-leeds-dominate-mi-london-to-start-womens-hundred-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers thrash MI London in Hundred opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoebe Litchfield top-scores with 43 as Sunrisers Leeds start the new era of The Hundred with a seven-wicket win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-thrash-mi-london-in-hundred-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-thrash-mi-london-in-hundred-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethell ruled out of The Hundred with knee injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[England all-rounder Jacob Bethell, who was due to captain Birmingham Phoenix, is ruled out of The Hundred with a knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bethell-ruled-out-of-the-hundred-with-knee-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bethell-ruled-out-of-the-hundred-with-knee-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: Northamptonshire were deserving winners of the Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A star team rather than a team of stars shone on Finals Day, beating Somerset in the semis and Hampshire in the finalBy the 99.94 Cricket BlogThis article is from The 99.94 Cricket Blog Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-northamptonshire-were-deserving-winners-of-the-blast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-northamptonshire-were-deserving-winners-of-the-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New owners, team names and much bigger budgets: the 2026 Hundred explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our guide to what&rsquo;s new with the ECB&rsquo;s short-format showpiece involving cricket&rsquo;s power hitters, which starts on TuesdaySince the last ball of the Hundred last season, change has been afoot. Stakes in all eight teams were sold to private investors, meaning an influx of more than &pound;500m into the domestic game and a raft of changes in the Hundred from pay, to coaches, players and even logos. Here is the Guardian guide to what&rsquo;s new. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-owners-team-names-and-much-bigger-budgets-the-2026-hundred-explained/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-owners-team-names-and-much-bigger-budgets-the-2026-hundred-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket quiz: Can you name all eight teams in The Hundred?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sixth staging of The Hundred starts on Tuesday, 21 July, which makes now the perfect time to refresh your knowledge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-quiz-can-you-name-all-eight-teams-in-the-hundred/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-quiz-can-you-name-all-eight-teams-in-the-hundred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia back opener Jake Weatherald for home Test series against Bangladesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon named in squad after injuryDarwin hosts first Test on 13 August with second in MackayOpening bat Jake Weatherald has retained his spot in Australia&rsquo;s men&rsquo;s Test squad for the looming series against Bangladesh.Despite a middling Ashes campaign last summer, Weatherald has been named in the 13-man squad which is bolstered by the return of a trio of big guns. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-back-opener-jake-weatherald-for-home-test-series-against-bangladesh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-back-opener-jake-weatherald-for-home-test-series-against-bangladesh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With great power comes great responsibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swing into action: Your epic Spider-Man rewatch starts here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cup defence a motivation for Pears - Richardson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Alan Richardson believes the role of One Day Cup holders will give Worcestershire extra motivation rather than pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cup-defence-a-motivation-for-pears-richardson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cup-defence-a-motivation-for-pears-richardson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt joins Trent Rockets coaching staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt joins Trent Rockets Women as an assistant coach for the 2026 edition of The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-joins-trent-rockets-coaching-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-joins-trent-rockets-coaching-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are England finally improving in ODI cricket?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After beating India 2-1, BBC Sport asks if England are finally building momentum one year out from the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/are-england-finally-improving-in-odi-cricket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/are-england-finally-improving-in-odi-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants coach Lehmann praises 'Shoe Army' support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire Steelbacks head coach Darren Lehmann pays tribute to the club's supporters after T20 Blast success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-coach-lehmann-praises-shoe-army-support/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-coach-lehmann-praises-shoe-army-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England’s white-ball success risks baking in a divide with future Test setup | Ali Martin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding a candidate to lead the red-ball side is no easy task, with Ben Stokes gone and Brendon McCullum still aroundAs England&rsquo;s men scatter for the Hundred, ready to pull on new colours, ingratiate themselves with their new paymasters and use the word &ldquo;exciting&rdquo; repeatedly, the management above them could be forgiven for letting out a sigh of relief.Not that everything is shipshape going into their month-long recess. Far from it. Test cricket is king in this country, No 1 acr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-white-ball-success-risks-baking-in-a-divide-with-future-test-setup-ali-martin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-white-ball-success-risks-baking-in-a-divide-with-future-test-setup-ali-martin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What has changed in The Hundred for 2026?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at what has changed for this year's edition of The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-has-changed-in-the-hundred-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-has-changed-in-the-hundred-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grace Ballinger column: How will a revamped Hundred play out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester Super Giants seamer Grace Ballinger takes a closer look at a revamped Hundred which begins on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/grace-ballinger-column-how-will-a-revamped-hundred-play-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/grace-ballinger-column-how-will-a-revamped-hundred-play-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England seal series with record Lord's ODI total]]></title><description><![CDATA[England hit the highest one-day international total at Lord's to beat India by 27 runs and seal a thrilling 2-1 series victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-seal-series-with-record-lords-odi-total/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-seal-series-with-record-lords-odi-total/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runs and records galore as England beat India to seal ODI series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Duckett hits a record-breaking 141 to help England beat India by 27 runs in a thrilling series decider at Lord's, with the victory also securing a 2-1 series win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/runs-and-records-galore-as-england-beat-india-to-seal-odi-series-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/runs-and-records-galore-as-england-beat-india-to-seal-odi-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat India by 27 runs in third and deciding men’s cricket ODI – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England beat India by 27 runs in a high-scoring contest at Lord&rsquo;s to secure their &#8288;first bilateral one-day international series victory against the world&rsquo;s No 1-ranked side since 20185th over: England 37-0 (Duckett 17, Bethell 17) Bethell and Duckett swish and flick, six off the over. India getting twitchy for the breakthrough, fast outfield and it looks a decent track for Lord&rsquo;s.4th over: England 31-0 (Duckett 15, Bethell 14) A purr goes round HQ as Bethell plays a class]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-india-by-27-runs-in-third-and-deciding-mens-cricket-odi-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-india-by-27-runs-in-third-and-deciding-mens-cricket-odi-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England take India ODI series after Duckett’s ton and Bethell’s brilliant star turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[3rd ODI: England, 387-3, bt India, 360-7, by 27 runsRohit Sharma hits searing century but India fall shortAfter a cascade of wickets during the much-criticised Test here six weeks ago came a landslide of one-day international runs. In the end, despite a ferocious century from Rohit Sharma that turned Lord&rsquo;s into his personal playground, England had enough on the board to seal a 2-1 series victory against India.Harry Brook must have thought it was mission accomplished for his side at the ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-take-india-odi-series-after-ducketts-ton-and-bethells-brilliant-star-turn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-take-india-odi-series-after-ducketts-ton-and-bethells-brilliant-star-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Royal entertainment from an Indian great' - Kohli's final farewell?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In what could be his last appearance in England, Virat Kohli hits an entertaining 74 from 60 balls in the third and final ODI against England at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/royal-entertainment-from-an-indian-great-kohlis-final-farewell/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/royal-entertainment-from-an-indian-great-kohlis-final-farewell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroic and historic - Rohit's century to remember at Lord's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma becomes the first Indian to score a one-day century at Lord's as he scored 138, in an innings that included 22 boundaries, to give India hope of chasing down a record 388 in the decisive third and final One Day International against England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/heroic-and-historic-rohits-century-to-remember-at-lords/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/heroic-and-historic-rohits-century-to-remember-at-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A heroic innings comes to an end' - Bethell bowls Rohit Sharma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma's incredible innings comes to an end after being bowled by Jacob Bethell for 138, with India needing 128 to win the third and final One Day International against England at Lord's - a victory that would also see them secure the series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-heroic-innings-comes-to-an-end-bethell-bowls-rohit-sharma/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-heroic-innings-comes-to-an-end-bethell-bowls-rohit-sharma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's got it!' - Rohit Sharma reaches historic century in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rohit Sharma bring up his eighth 100 in England and becomes the first Indian on the ODI honours bored at Lord's as he looks to guide India past England in this decider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-got-it-rohit-sharma-reaches-historic-century-in-style/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-got-it-rohit-sharma-reaches-historic-century-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patience, power, perfection - Duckett's record-breaking innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Duckett rewrites the record books as he scores 141 in the third and final One Day International against India, the highest score by any men's batter in an ODI at Lord's, beating the previous record of 138, set by Sir Viv Richards in 1975.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/patience-power-perfection-ducketts-record-breaking-innings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/patience-power-perfection-ducketts-record-breaking-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weatherley 'gutted' by Hants' Finals Day defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire batter Joe Weatherley says he is "gutted" after the Hawks are narrowly beaten in the final of the T20 Blast by Northamptonshire Steelbacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/weatherley-gutted-by-hants-finals-day-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/weatherley-gutted-by-hants-finals-day-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No ODI century but Bethell helps England to stunning start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from Jacob Bethell as he makes 91 off 93 balls to put England on course for a big score in the series-deciding One Day International against India at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/no-odi-century-but-bethell-helps-england-to-stunning-start/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/no-odi-century-but-bethell-helps-england-to-stunning-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The end of an outstanding partnership' - Bethell departs for 91]]></title><description><![CDATA[India finally get their first wicket of the day as Jacob Bethell is caught for 91, bringing to an end an England record-breaking opening partnership of 192 alongside Ben Duckett in the one-day international at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-end-of-an-outstanding-partnership-bethell-departs-for-91/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-end-of-an-outstanding-partnership-bethell-departs-for-91/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: third and deciding men’s cricket ODI – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from Lord&rsquo;s, play starting at 11am BST<br />
You can email James | And sign up for The Spin5th over: England 37-0 (Duckett 17, Bethell 17) Bethell and Duckett swish and flick, six off the over. India getting twitchy for the breakthrough, fast outfield and it looks a decent track for Lord&rsquo;s.4th over: England 31-0 (Duckett 15, Bethell 14) A purr goes round HQ as Bethell plays a classy flash past point. The prowling Kohli can only nod in appreciation as it scorches the turf and whist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-third-and-deciding-mens-cricket-odi-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-third-and-deciding-mens-cricket-odi-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santner steers NZ to narrow win over Windies - fourth ODI scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the fourth one-day international between West Indies and New Zealand in Barbados.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/santner-steers-nz-to-narrow-win-over-windies-fourth-odi-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/santner-steers-nz-to-narrow-win-over-windies-fourth-odi-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants claim third T20 Blast title after beating Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire Steelbacks win their third T20 Blast title after a titanic tussle with Hampshire Hawks in an enthralling Edgbaston final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-claim-third-t20-blast-title-after-beating-hants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-claim-third-t20-blast-title-after-beating-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants edge Somerset thriller to make Blast final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat defending champions Somerset by 17 runs to book their place in the T20 Blast final at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-edge-somerset-thriller-to-make-blast-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-edge-somerset-thriller-to-make-blast-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gorvin to lead Glamorgan in One Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28-year-old helped the Welsh county win the competition in his debut 2021 season and 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gorvin-to-lead-glamorgan-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gorvin-to-lead-glamorgan-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blaze thump Durham by 10 wickets to win T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England international Tammy Beaumont makes an unbeaten half-century as The Blaze beat Durham to lift the Women's T20 Blast title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-blaze-thump-durham-by-10-wickets-to-win-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-blaze-thump-durham-by-10-wickets-to-win-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham into Blast final with upset win over Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian all-rounder Heather Graham plays a starring role as Durham beat Hampshire to reach the final of the Women's T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-into-blast-final-with-upset-win-over-hants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-into-blast-final-with-upset-win-over-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ultimate all-round sportsman - Sobers could do it all]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-ultimate-all-round-sportsman-sobers-could-do-it-all/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-ultimate-all-round-sportsman-sobers-could-do-it-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Garry Sobers obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peerless West Indies cricketer who excelled at all aspects of the gameNever before has there been an all-rounder such as Garry Sobers, and never again is it likely that one will appear. In 2000, Wisden named Sobers as one of the five cricketers of the last century, but that is far too simplistic, a statement of the obvious. From his first appearance on the international scene, in 1954, as a 17-year-old, until his retirement two decades later, by which time the rigorous demands of his bowling act]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sir-garry-sobers-obituary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sir-garry-sobers-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies legend Sobers dies aged 89]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-legend-sobers-dies-aged-89/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-legend-sobers-dies-aged-89/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Garry Sobers – a life in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garry Sobers, widely considered to be cricket&rsquo;s greatest all-rounder, has died aged 89. We take a look at the life of the West Indies legend Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sir-garry-sobers-a-life-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sir-garry-sobers-a-life-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sobers' six sixes remembered]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport relives Sir Garfield Sobers' six sixes in an over for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in Swansea, in Pint-Sized TMS style.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sobers-six-sixes-remembered/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sobers-six-sixes-remembered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garry Sobers was the greatest of all time, a cavalier in an era of roundheads]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies legend, who has died aged 89, was cricket&rsquo;s finest all-rounder, delivering victories with style and graceCricket nuts like an argument. Who is the best fast bowler ever? The best spinner? The best wicketkeeper? The best slip catcher? They &ndash; oh all right, we &ndash; can spend hours discussing the candidates. But the best all-rounder?That does not take any longer than the debate over the best batter; here we have to concede even in the presence of our Australian friends the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/garry-sobers-was-the-greatest-of-all-time-a-cavalier-in-an-era-of-roundheads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/garry-sobers-was-the-greatest-of-all-time-a-cavalier-in-an-era-of-roundheads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Garfield Sobers dies aged 89 as tributes pour in for West Indies cricket icon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cricket world is in mourning after Sir Garfield Sobers passed away at the age of 89 years old]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sir-garfield-sobers-dies-aged-89-as-tributes-pour-in-for-west-indies-cricket-icon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sir-garfield-sobers-dies-aged-89-as-tributes-pour-in-for-west-indies-cricket-icon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Garry Sobers, West Indies cricketing great, dies aged 89]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indian widely regarded as greatest all-rounderFirst to hit six sixes in one over in first-class gameVic Marks: why Sobers was the greatest of all timeSir Garry Sobers &ndash; a life in pictures | ObituarySir Garfield Sobers, the great West Indies cricketer widely regarded as the finest all-rounder in the sport&rsquo;s history, has died aged 89. His death at his home in Barbados only 11 days shy of his 90th birthday was announced by Cricket West Indies on Friday, with the simple line: &ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sir-garry-sobers-west-indies-cricketing-great-dies-aged-89/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sir-garry-sobers-west-indies-cricketing-great-dies-aged-89/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Langer leads shortlist to become next England Test coach after Flower rules himself out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwean informed ECB this week he is not interestedLanger due to lead Manchester Super Giants in HundredJustin Langer is believed to have moved to the top of the England and Wales Cricket Board&rsquo;s shortlist of potential coaches of the men&rsquo;s Test team, after Andy Flower ruled himself out of the running for the position on Friday.Less than a week after Brendon McCullum was sacked as red-ball coach Rob Key, the managing director of men&rsquo;s cricket who is leading the ECB&rsquo;s re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/langer-leads-shortlist-to-become-next-england-test-coach-after-flower-rules-himself-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/langer-leads-shortlist-to-become-next-england-test-coach-after-flower-rules-himself-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire seal deal for Middlesex's Brookes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign fast bowler Henry Brookes from Middlesex on a three-year deal which begins at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gloucestershire-seal-deal-for-middlesexs-brookes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gloucestershire-seal-deal-for-middlesexs-brookes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blaze into Blast final after seeing off holders Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze are into the Vitality Women's Blast final after beating Surrey in the first semi-final at The Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/blaze-into-blast-final-after-seeing-off-holders-surrey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/blaze-into-blast-final-after-seeing-off-holders-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flower rules himself out as England seek Test coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Flower rules himself out of the running to replace Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England Test team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/flower-rules-himself-out-as-england-seek-test-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/flower-rules-himself-out-as-england-seek-test-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent great Denly to retire at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent legend and former England batter Joe Denly announces he will retire at the end of the season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-great-denly-to-retire-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-great-denly-to-retire-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WCA concerned about ODI World Cup format]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Cricketers' Association says it is "concerned" by the changes made to the structure of the men's 50-over World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wca-concerned-about-odi-world-cup-format/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wca-concerned-about-odi-world-cup-format/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Lancashire contract for fast bowler Stanley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitch Stanley signs a new two-year contract with Lancashire after establishing himself in the first team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-lancashire-contract-for-fast-bowler-stanley/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-lancashire-contract-for-fast-bowler-stanley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England release Dawson and Banton for T20 Finals Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire's Liam Dawson and Somerset's Tom Banton will be released from England's one-day international squad to play in Saturday's T20 Blast Finals Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-release-dawson-and-banton-for-t20-finals-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-release-dawson-and-banton-for-t20-finals-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gumbs signs long-term Leicestershire contact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire sign batter Sheridon Gumbs on a three-and-a-half-year contract after impressing during a one-month deal with the East Midlands side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gumbs-signs-long-term-leicestershire-contact/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gumbs-signs-long-term-leicestershire-contact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man who built an international cricket ground in his garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Perchard is proud of the cricket ground and community he has cultivated on his land in Jersey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-man-who-built-an-international-cricket-ground-in-his-garden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-man-who-built-an-international-cricket-ground-in-his-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Familiar faces return for men's T20 Blast Finals Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northants Steelbacks, reigning champions Somerset, Hampshire Hawks and Notts Outlaws will face off on T20 Blast Finals Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/familiar-faces-return-for-mens-t20-blast-finals-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/familiar-faces-return-for-mens-t20-blast-finals-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe to level T20 series - scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the second Twenty20 international between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Bulawayo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-beat-zimbabwe-to-level-t20-series-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-beat-zimbabwe-to-level-t20-series-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England learning on the job in ODIs - Root]]></title><description><![CDATA[England batter Joe Root explains the difficulties for young batters in 50-over cricket because of a lack of exposure to the format.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-learning-on-the-job-in-odis-root/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-learning-on-the-job-in-odis-root/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reliable Root steps up again as England beat India to level series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root hits an unbeaten 99 as he guides England to a four-wicket win against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff to level the three match series, with one match to play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/reliable-root-steps-up-again-as-england-beat-india-to-level-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/reliable-root-steps-up-again-as-england-beat-india-to-level-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No century, but plenty of class - Root leads England to victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root finishes on 99 not out as he guides England to a four wicket win against India during the second one-day international in Cardiff, a victory which levels the series with one match to play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/no-century-but-plenty-of-class-root-leads-england-to-victory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/no-century-but-plenty-of-class-root-leads-england-to-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Root hits unbeaten 99 as England level ODI series with India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second ODI: England, 235-6, bt India, 233, by 4 wktsWill Jacks shares in key 72-run stand for sixth wicketAfter the meltdown suffered by England&rsquo;s footballers in Atlanta, the national mood was never going to be significantly improved by their cricketers. Nevertheless, a hard-fought four-wicket victory over India in Cardiff was a boost for Harry Brook&rsquo;s side and set up a series decider at Lord&rsquo;s on Sunday.Not that they did it easy. Set just 234 on a curious surface on which only]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/joe-root-hits-unbeaten-99-as-england-level-odi-series-with-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/joe-root-hits-unbeaten-99-as-england-level-odi-series-with-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root's 99 not out helps England win to level series]]></title><description><![CDATA[An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/roots-99-not-out-helps-england-win-to-level-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/roots-99-not-out-helps-england-win-to-level-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: second men’s one-day cricket international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root denied a hundred but masterclass eases England to a four-wicket victory at Sophia Gardens and levels the series3rd over: India 17-0 (Rohit 9, Gill 6) Archer continues, pitching full, finding swing, troubling both these master batters. Then he goes short, rushing Rohit into a top edge, and the catch is dropped by Gus Atkinson at long leg. Archer has been so unlucky, in all formats, since he returned from the IPL.2nd over: India 11-0 (Rohit 4, Gill 6) Another lesson from Tuesday might be:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-second-mens-one-day-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-second-mens-one-day-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Goodness me, what a mess' - Brook out after 'horrible dismissal']]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Harry Brook is caught for 16 after playing a "horrible" shot while attempting a ramp to leave his side 53-3 chasing 234 to win against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/goodness-me-what-a-mess-brook-out-after-horrible-dismissal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/goodness-me-what-a-mess-brook-out-after-horrible-dismissal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Pressure on England' - India remove both openers for perfect start]]></title><description><![CDATA[England make a dreadful start to their chase of 234 as Ben Duckett is caught first ball before Jacob Bethell follows shortly after, as England fall to 8-2 in the fourth over against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pressure-on-england-india-remove-both-openers-for-perfect-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pressure-on-england-india-remove-both-openers-for-perfect-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've never struck the ball like that - Overton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset all-rounder Craig Overton reflects on the remarkable innings that led his side to victory at Yorkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ive-never-struck-the-ball-like-that-overton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ive-never-struck-the-ball-like-that-overton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Excellent' Archer takes quick wickets to give England control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jofra Archer takes back-to-back wickets to remove Axar Patel and Shivam Dube, but falls just short of a hat-trick as India slip to 193-7 against England during the second one-day international in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/excellent-archer-takes-quick-wickets-to-give-england-control/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/excellent-archer-takes-quick-wickets-to-give-england-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Would you believe it?' - Kohli survives review then caught next ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virat Kohli survives an umpire review before being dismissed with the very next ball as Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid combine to give England an "important breakthrough" against India during the second one-day international in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/would-you-believe-it-kohli-survives-review-then-caught-next-ball/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/would-you-believe-it-kohli-survives-review-then-caught-next-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: second men’s one-day cricket international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the second ODI at Sophia Gardens<br />
Read The Spin | Follow us on TikTok | Mail Tim3rd over: India 17-0 (Rohit 9, Gill 6) Archer continues, pitching full, finding swing, troubling both these master batters. Then he goes short, rushing Rohit into a top edge, and the catch is dropped by Gus Atkinson at long leg. Archer has been so unlucky, in all formats, since he returned from the IPL.2nd over: India 11-0 (Rohit 4, Gill 6) Another lesson from Tuesday might be: don&rsquo;t stray onto Shu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-second-mens-one-day-cricket-international-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-second-mens-one-day-cricket-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finals Day 'best times of my career' - Grace Ballinger column]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grace Ballinger uses her latest column to preview the Women's T20 Blast Finals Day on Friday, which The Blaze have qualified for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/finals-day-best-times-of-my-career-grace-ballinger-column/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/finals-day-best-times-of-my-career-grace-ballinger-column/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch England v India: Second ODI highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cricket roadshow rolls on to Sophia Gardens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watch-england-v-india-second-odi-highlights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watch-england-v-india-second-odi-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lennox shines as NZ coast to ODI win against Windies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the third one-day international between West Indies and New Zealand in Guyana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lennox-shines-as-nz-coast-to-odi-win-against-windies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lennox-shines-as-nz-coast-to-odi-win-against-windies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants, Northants, Notts &amp; Somerset reach T20 semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset, Northants Steelbacks, Notts Outlaws and Hampshire Hawks reach the T20 Blast semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hants-northants-notts-amp-somerset-reach-t20-semis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hants-northants-notts-amp-somerset-reach-t20-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket World Cup in fresh shake-up with India v Pakistan double on cards]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICC reveals shape of expanded 2027 14-team tournamentOnly one of three lowest-ranked teams would advanceThe men&rsquo;s Cricket World Cup will undergo yet another revamp when it takes place in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next year. A convoluted 14-team format has been officially confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC), albeit one that trims the competing nations to 12 almost immediately.While at the last two World Cups the 10 teams played a round-robin league stage that threw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-world-cup-in-fresh-shake-up-with-india-v-pakistan-double-on-cards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-world-cup-in-fresh-shake-up-with-india-v-pakistan-double-on-cards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | The day Harrogate ‘burst at the seams’ as Pakistan and India swung into town]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unlikely match &lsquo;like a World Cup final&rsquo; was for some first proof of Yorkshire immigrant community&rsquo;s love of cricketOn 30 June 1986 the Yorkshire Post printed an invitation to a pre-match reception at the Majestic hotel. &ldquo;Meet cricket club celebrities,&rdquo; the invite read. &ldquo;Auction, &pound;10 (including buffet).&rdquo; But these were not just any old cricket celebrities, this was India and Pakistan, led by Kapil Dev and Imran Khan, due to meet for only the seco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-the-day-harrogate-burst-at-the-seams-as-pakistan-and-india-swung-into-town/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-the-day-harrogate-burst-at-the-seams-as-pakistan-and-india-swung-into-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch England v India: first ODI highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The frantic summer of cricket continues at Edgbaston]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watch-england-v-india-first-odi-highlights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watch-england-v-india-first-odi-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hundred 2026 - schedule and how to follow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hundred returns on 24 July for its sixth edition - here's everything you need to know, including the schedule and how you can follow on the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-schedule-and-how-to-follow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-schedule-and-how-to-follow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England rue selection errors after Patel and Sundar lead India to comfortable win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England 258 lost against India 262-4 by six wicketsAll-rounders share century stand to secure victoryA recent ascent to No 1 in the men&rsquo;s T20 international rankings saved one half of Brendon McCullum&rsquo;s job as England head coach and yet half of that half &ndash; one-day international cricket &ndash; continues to be a struggle.A six-wicket defeat by India in the series opener at Edgbaston was England&rsquo;s 13th ODI loss since McCullum took charge of the white&#8209;ball teams at the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-rue-selection-errors-after-patel-and-sundar-lead-india-to-comfortable-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-rue-selection-errors-after-patel-and-sundar-lead-india-to-comfortable-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England comfortably beaten by India in ODI series opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[England struggle to recover from a dramatic early collapse of five wickets for 19 runs, as India cruise to a six-wicket victory in the first one-day international at Edgbaston to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-comfortably-beaten-by-india-in-odi-series-opener/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-comfortably-beaten-by-india-in-odi-series-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India beat England by six wickets in first men’s one-day cricket international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England never recovered after collapsing from 61-0 to 80-5 in the opening match of the series at Edgbaston2nd over: England 8-0 (Duckett 4, Bethell 0) Prasidh Krishna is sharing the new nut and he runs in to bowl to Jacob Bethell. His first ball keeps low, scuttles under Bethell&rsquo;s bat and beats the keeper too. Prasidh is nippy and there is movement through the air and off the pitch. Bethell defends and misses an attempted pull. Nowt more off the over.1st over: England 4-0 (Duckett 4, Bethe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-beat-england-by-six-wickets-in-first-mens-one-day-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-beat-england-by-six-wickets-in-first-mens-one-day-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's one-day woes continue with India defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum's reduced role as England's white-ball coach begins with a reminder of how much work there is to do on a one-day team beaten by India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-one-day-woes-continue-with-india-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-one-day-woes-continue-with-india-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gill's best shots before retiring hurt on 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[India captain Shubman Gill's best shot against England before he's forced off early due to a cramp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gills-best-shots-before-retiring-hurt-on-80/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gills-best-shots-before-retiring-hurt-on-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England collapse from 61-0 to 80-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[England suffer a top order batting collapse as they slip from 61-0 to 80-5 during the first one-day international against India at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-collapse-from-61-0-to-80-5/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-collapse-from-61-0-to-80-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Jordan Pickford would be delighted with that' - Duckett's incredible stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Duckett produces a "brilliant" stop at cover to save four runs during the first one-day international against India at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jordan-pickford-would-be-delighted-with-that-ducketts-incredible-stop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jordan-pickford-would-be-delighted-with-that-ducketts-incredible-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watching Australian sport embrace Modi broke my heart – and showed inclusion is still just a strategy | Rana Hussain]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the AFL and Cricket Australia target India and the diaspora but only engage with convenient perspectives, trust begins to erodeFor most of my life, being Indian, Muslim, Australian and devoted to sport has never felt like a contradiction. Until now.When I saw AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon and Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh smiling alongside Indian prime minister Narendra Modi last week, I wasn&rsquo;t simply watching a diplomatic engagement. I was watching two institutions I love]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watching-australian-sport-embrace-modi-broke-my-heart-and-showed-inclusion-is-still-just-a-strategy-rana-hussain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watching-australian-sport-embrace-modi-broke-my-heart-and-showed-inclusion-is-still-just-a-strategy-rana-hussain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dawson's half-century helps England recover from horror start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Dawson makes 68 from 83 balls to help England recover from 107-6 to 228-7 after sharing a hundred partnership with Joe Root at Edgbaston during the first one-day international against India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dawsons-half-century-helps-england-recover-from-horror-start/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dawsons-half-century-helps-england-recover-from-horror-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root's run-a-ball 76 gets England up to 258]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root rescues England with an unbeaten run a ball 76 to guide the home side to 258 during the first one-day international against India at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/roots-run-a-ball-76-gets-england-up-to-258/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/roots-run-a-ball-76-gets-england-up-to-258/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excited for the big knockout matches? Yes, it is the T20 Blast quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals after Hampshire v Essex, Notts v Surrey, Yorkshire v Somerset and Northants v Gloucestershire in the T20 BlastBy the 99.94 Cricket BlogThis article is from The 99.94 Cricket Blog Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/excited-for-the-big-knockout-matches-yes-it-is-the-t20-blast-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/excited-for-the-big-knockout-matches-yes-it-is-the-t20-blast-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC considers World Cup cuts &amp; WTC semis in overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ICC is considering changes to the structure of World Cups, semi-finals in the World Test Championship and a World Club T20 competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/icc-considers-world-cup-cuts-amp-wtc-semis-in-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/icc-considers-world-cup-cuts-amp-wtc-semis-in-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: first men’s one-day cricket international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over-by-over updates from 11am (BST) start at Edgbaston<br />
&lsquo;Gutted&rsquo; McCullum sacked as Test coach | Email James1st over: England 4-0 (Duckett 4, Bethell 0) Bumrah&rsquo;s first ball snakes off the pitch, Duckett watches it closely, defending into the off side. He plays and misses at the next one&hellip; and the next! Bumrah gives Duckett a cheshire cat smile, he&rsquo;s getting some big movement away to the left hander with the new white ball. Inswinger coming surely&hellip; sure enoug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-first-mens-one-day-cricket-international-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-first-mens-one-day-cricket-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers]]></title><description><![CDATA[India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-indias-lords-win-echoes-the-legacy-of-its-pioneering-women-cricketers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-indias-lords-win-echoes-the-legacy-of-its-pioneering-women-cricketers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flower power: can England tempt head coach back with an already flawed setup? | Ali Martin]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Test head coach vacancy may not appeal to the Zimbabwean who is at the top of his fieldThat Andy Flower emerged as the favourite to take over England&rsquo;s Test team so soon after Brendon McCullum&rsquo;s demotion should come as no surprise. Put simply, the Zimbabwean is the leading active head coach on the circuit. During his first spell in the job from 2009 to 2014, England won three successive Ashes series, ended a 27-year wait to win a Test series in India, and rose to No 1 in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/flower-power-can-england-tempt-head-coach-back-with-an-already-flawed-setup-ali-martin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/flower-power-can-england-tempt-head-coach-back-with-an-already-flawed-setup-ali-martin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Today at the Test - day four highlights from Lord's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of day four of the Lord's Test match between England Women and India Women.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watch-today-at-the-test-day-four-highlights-from-lords/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watch-today-at-the-test-day-four-highlights-from-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Results weren’t good enough’: McCullum fully accepts decision to sack him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Test coach apologises for poor resultsODI series against India begins on TuesdayBrendon McCullum has apologised for the flatlining results that triggered his removal as England&rsquo;s Test head coach, but promised to collaborate with his successor as leadership of the men&rsquo;s national teams is once again split.Preparing for Tuesday&rsquo;s first one-day international against India &ndash; a series that remains under his remit as head coach of the men&rsquo;s white-ball sides &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/results-werent-good-enough-mccullum-fully-accepts-decision-to-sack-him/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/results-werent-good-enough-mccullum-fully-accepts-decision-to-sack-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Life isn’t perfect’: Knight happy to bow out with Lord’s Test despite loss to India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only Test: India, 285 &amp; 341-7dec, bt England, 170 &amp; 186, by 270 runsEcclestone hits milestone half-century on final morningIndia have defeated England by 270 runs in the one-off Test, a famous victory that will go some way to making up for their failure to reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup this month. The first women&rsquo;s Test to take place at the ground broke the world record attendance figure, attracting a crowd of 37,846 in three-and-a-bit days.England batted for long enou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/life-isnt-perfect-knight-happy-to-bow-out-with-lords-test-despite-loss-to-india/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/life-isnt-perfect-knight-happy-to-bow-out-with-lords-test-despite-loss-to-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacked McCullum holds hands up for England results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum apologises for a run of seven defeats in nine games which led to him being sacked as Test coach on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sacked-mccullum-holds-hands-up-for-england-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sacked-mccullum-holds-hands-up-for-england-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is women's Test cricket struggling for relevance?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheduling of the game and the announcement of Brendon McCullum's sacking left the historic Lord's Test between England and India struggling for relevance, so what is the future of women's Test cricket?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/is-womens-test-cricket-struggling-for-relevance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/is-womens-test-cricket-struggling-for-relevance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edwards 'disappointed' by England performance in Lord's Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[After England's loss to India head coach Charlotte Edwards reflects on the performance and how the summer has gone so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/edwards-disappointed-by-england-performance-in-lords-test/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/edwards-disappointed-by-england-performance-in-lords-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears keeper Smith wants to be the best in country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warwickshire wicketkeeper Kai Smith says he wants to become the best in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bears-keeper-smith-wants-to-be-the-best-in-country/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bears-keeper-smith-wants-to-be-the-best-in-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knight 'really content' after ending England career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain and World Cup winner Heather Knight says she is "really content" after calling time on her international career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/knight-really-content-after-ending-england-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/knight-really-content-after-ending-england-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaumont 'proud' of England career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tammy Beaumont says she is "proud" after calling time on her 17-year England career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/beaumont-proud-of-england-career/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/beaumont-proud-of-england-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey ready for 'real stuff' of T20 Blast knockouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey batsman Laurie Evans says his side are ready for their T20 Blast quarter-final against the Nottinghamshire Outlaws on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-ready-for-real-stuff-of-t20-blast-knockouts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-ready-for-real-stuff-of-t20-blast-knockouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India defeat England by 270 runs: women’s Test, day four updates – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[India romp to 270-run victory before lunch, despite 50 for Sophie Ecclestone, at historic first women&rsquo;s Test at Lord&rsquo;s.45th over: England 139-7 ( Ecclestone 8, Wong 0) Wong gets her first examination of the innings from Rana &ndash; prods gently forwards to every ball. A maiden.44th over: England 139-7 ( Ecclestone 8, Wong 0) A handsome drive from Ecclestone gives a little pick-me-up to England fans. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-defeat-england-by-270-runs-womens-test-day-four-updates-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-defeat-england-by-270-runs-womens-test-day-four-updates-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India bowl out England to win historic Lord's Test by 270 runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[India take the required four wickets before lunch to seal an emphatic 270-run victory over England in the historic women's Test match at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-bowl-out-england-to-win-historic-lords-test-by-270-runs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-bowl-out-england-to-win-historic-lords-test-by-270-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India complete crushing 270-run win over England in historic women’s Test at Lord’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only Test: India, 285 &amp; 341-7dec, bt England, 170 &amp; 186, by 270 runsEcclestone hits milestone half-century on final morningIndia have defeated England by 270 runs in the one-off Test at Lord&rsquo;s, in a famous victory which will go some way to making up for their failure to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup earlier this month. The match, which is the first women&rsquo;s Test ever to take place at the ground, broke the world record attendance figure, attracting a crowd of 37,846 ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-complete-crushing-270-run-win-over-england-in-historic-womens-test-at-lords/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-complete-crushing-270-run-win-over-england-in-historic-womens-test-at-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India complete historic Test victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sneh Rana takes the wicket of Sophie Ecclestone to complete India's 270-run victory over England in the historic first women's Test at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-complete-historic-test-victory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-complete-historic-test-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecclestone battles for hard-fought 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Ecclestone battles for a hard-fought 50 with England fighting to save the historic Test against India at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecclestone-battles-for-hard-fought-50/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecclestone-battles-for-hard-fought-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England outplayed by India in crushing Test defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[England are bowled out for 186 before lunch on the final day of the Lord's Test as India win by 270 runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-outplayed-by-india-in-crushing-test-defeat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-outplayed-by-india-in-crushing-test-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No problem with Northants T20 form - Lehmann]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann says there is "no problem" with his side's form in the T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/no-problem-with-northants-t20-form-lehmann/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/no-problem-with-northants-t20-form-lehmann/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dravid open to coaching alongside ETPL ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India coach Rahul Dravid says he is "certainly" still open to coaching roles despite making a foray into franchise ownership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dravid-open-to-coaching-alongside-etpl-ownership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dravid-open-to-coaching-alongside-etpl-ownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: women’s Test, day four updates – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over-by-over updates from 11am (BST) start at Lord&rsquo;s<br />
Day three report | Sign up for The Spin | Email TanyaA dirty old swipe is duly collected at midwicket43rd over: England 135-7 ( Ecclestone 4, Wong 0)Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-womens-test-day-four-updates-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-womens-test-day-four-updates-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand beat Windies by five wickets - second ODI scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the second one-day international between West Indies and New Zealand in Guyana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-beat-windies-by-five-wickets-second-odi-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-beat-windies-by-five-wickets-second-odi-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India close on victory against England as Bhatia and Ecclestone make history]]></title><description><![CDATA[India 285 &amp; 341-7dec; England 170 &amp; 130-6Two women claim Test milestones at Lord&rsquo;sIndia are poised for victory in the one-off Test at Lord&rsquo;s after reducing England to 130 for six in their second innings, having spent the first two sessions of the day batting them out of the game.Yastika Bhatia became the first woman to score a century in a Lord&rsquo;s Test, as India piled on the runs before finally declaring on 341 for seven, 456 runs ahead. Bhatia underwent anterior cruciat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-close-on-victory-against-england-as-bhatia-and-ecclestone-make-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-close-on-victory-against-england-as-bhatia-and-ecclestone-make-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset, Essex and Yorks reach T20 quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast, while Hampshire seal a home tie in the last eight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-essex-and-yorks-reach-t20-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-essex-and-yorks-reach-t20-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the ride to the rubble - how McCullum lost England Test job]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brendon McCullum era gave England a ride but it careered off the rails and the next Test coach has a huge rebuilding job on their hands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/from-the-ride-to-the-rubble-how-mccullum-lost-england-test-job/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/from-the-ride-to-the-rubble-how-mccullum-lost-england-test-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India close on victory against England as Yastika and Ecclestone make history]]></title><description><![CDATA[India 285 &amp; 341-7dec; England 170 &amp; 130-6Two women claim Test milestones at Lord&rsquo;sIndia are poised for victory in the one-off Test at Lord&rsquo;s after reducing England to 130 for six in their second innings, having spent the first two sessions of the day batting them out of the game.Yastika Bhatia became the first woman to score a century in a Lord&rsquo;s Test, as India piled on the runs before finally declaring on 341 for seven, 456 runs ahead. Yastika underwent anterior crucia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-close-on-victory-against-england-as-yastika-and-ecclestone-make-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-close-on-victory-against-england-as-yastika-and-ecclestone-make-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RIP Bazball: McCullum’s philosophy burned bright but all too briefly]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sacked England Test coach reinvigorated an ailing team in 2022, but his super-aggressive style proved unsustainableFarewell, then, to Bazball, the approach defined upon its adoption by the Collins English Dictionary in 2023 as &ldquo;a style of Test cricket in which the batting side attempts to gain the initiative by playing in a highly aggressive manner&rdquo;. In time the manner grew less aggressive, the attempts to gain the initiative less evident, and the results less convincing. Brendon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rip-bazball-mccullums-philosophy-burned-bright-but-all-too-briefly/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rip-bazball-mccullums-philosophy-burned-bright-but-all-too-briefly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodbyes to Beaumont and Knight as India close in on Test win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tammy Beaumount and Heather Knight brought their England careers to an end on day three of the one-off Test with India, with the tourists needing four more wickets to secure victory at Lord's heading into the final day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/goodbyes-to-beaumont-and-knight-as-india-close-in-on-test-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/goodbyes-to-beaumont-and-knight-as-india-close-in-on-test-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That is extraordinary' - Villiers dismissed after incredible catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mady Villiers is caught just before the close of play, after an incredible catch from Richa Ghosh, to leave England 130-6 at stumps on day three, chasing 457 to win the one-off Test against India at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/that-is-extraordinary-villiers-dismissed-after-incredible-catch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/that-is-extraordinary-villiers-dismissed-after-incredible-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: women’s Test, day three updates – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[India in control of Lord&rsquo;s Test as they reduce England to 130-6 in fourth innings43rd over: India 159-1 (Mandhana 69, Bhatia 44)Oh, drama first up! Lauren Bell, with the very first ball of the day, clean bowls Yastika Bhatia. Except she doesn&rsquo;t as the bails don&rsquo;t fall off! An absolute beauty from Bell beats Bhatia and clips/thumps off-stump on the way through but nothing doing. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-womens-test-day-three-updates-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-womens-test-day-three-updates-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England want new coach before Pakistan - who could it be?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will consider between six and 10 names as they look to replace Brendon McCullum as Test head coach, says ECB chief executive Richard Gould.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-want-new-coach-before-pakistan-who-could-it-be/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-want-new-coach-before-pakistan-who-could-it-be/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['She departs the grand, old stage' - Knight's final dismissal]]></title><description><![CDATA[In her final England appearance, Heather Knight makes 13 before she's caught by Richa Ghosh as England fall to 34-4, chasing 457 to win the one-off Test against India at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/she-departs-the-grand-old-stage-knights-final-dismissal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/she-departs-the-grand-old-stage-knights-final-dismissal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First ball, final time - Beaumont ends England career with golden duck]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the final innings of her international career, Tammy Beaumont is bowled first ball by India's Kranti Gaud at Lord's on day three of the one-off Test, with England needing 457 to win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/first-ball-final-time-beaumont-ends-england-career-with-golden-duck/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/first-ball-final-time-beaumont-ends-england-career-with-golden-duck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Knight's legacy goes beyond the numbers - and what next for England?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heather Knight leaves behind a legacy to English cricket that goes far beyond the numbers on the field, writes Ffion Wynne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-knights-legacy-goes-beyond-the-numbers-and-what-next-for-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-knights-legacy-goes-beyond-the-numbers-and-what-next-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Success by spin - Ecclestone puts herself on Lord's honours board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Ecclestone becomes the first English woman on the Lord's honours board as she takes five wickets during India's second innings of the one-off Test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/success-by-spin-ecclestone-puts-herself-on-lords-honours-board/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/success-by-spin-ecclestone-puts-herself-on-lords-honours-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum sacked as England Test head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[England are now without a Test head coach and captain as Brendon McCullum leaves after four years in the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-sacked-as-england-test-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-sacked-as-england-test-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The highs and lows of Bazball]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at the highs and lows of Brendon McCullum's era as England Test head coach following his sacking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-highs-and-lows-of-bazball/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-highs-and-lows-of-bazball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum ‘gutted’ after being sacked as England Test coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECB moves after Ben Stokes&rsquo;s retirementMcCullum will stay on as white-ball coachBrendon McCullum has been sacked as England&rsquo;s men&rsquo;s Test coach, with the England and Wales Cricket Board opting for a completely fresh start for the side following the recent retirement of the red-ball captain, Ben Stokes. The decision came one day after McCullum guided England to the top of the T20 rankings, and he will continue to coach the men&rsquo;s white-ball teams.McCullum said he was &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brendon-mccullum-gutted-after-being-sacked-as-england-test-coach/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brendon-mccullum-gutted-after-being-sacked-as-england-test-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: women’s Test, day three updates – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the one-off women&rsquo;s Test at Lord&rsquo;s<br />
Sign up for The Spin | Email Cameron43rd over: India 159-1 (Mandhana 69, Bhatia 44)Oh, drama first up! Lauren Bell, with the very first ball of the day, clean bowls Yastika Bhatia. Except she doesn&rsquo;t as the bails don&rsquo;t fall off! An absolute beauty from Bell beats Bhatia and clips/thumps off-stump on the way through but nothing doing. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-womens-test-day-three-updates-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-womens-test-day-three-updates-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: England v India, fifth T20 highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The series comes to an end at Southampton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watch-england-v-india-fifth-t20-highlights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watch-england-v-india-fifth-t20-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former England captain Knight announces retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup-winning captain Heather Knight joins batter Tammy Beaumont in retiring after the ongoing Test match against India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/former-england-captain-knight-announces-retirement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/former-england-captain-knight-announces-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former England captain Heather Knight to retire from international cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Current Lord&rsquo;s Test will be her final appearance&lsquo;I&rsquo;m privileged to have gone on this journey&rsquo;Heather Knight will retire from international cricket at the end of this week&rsquo;s Test against India at Lord&rsquo;s. Knight, who has made a record 320 appearances for England, has joined her teammate Tammy Beaumont in calling time on her career at the end of what is the first women&rsquo;s Test at the home of cricket, and one in which England appear headed for defeat after a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/former-england-captain-heather-knight-to-retire-from-international-cricket/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/former-england-captain-heather-knight-to-retire-from-international-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat India by 56 runs in fifth men’s T20 to complete series sweep – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the series finale (2.30pm BST start)<br />
Sign up to The Spin | Email Geoff1st over: England 4-0 (Salt 2, Buttler 1) Another quiet opening over for England with the bat. Arshdeep Singh is swinging the ball with his left-arm efforts, and neither Salt nor Buttler tries anything expansive.Looks like we&rsquo;re finally going to get a game. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-india-by-56-runs-in-fifth-mens-t20-to-complete-series-sweep-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-india-by-56-runs-in-fifth-mens-t20-to-complete-series-sweep-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kranti Gaud makes history as India turn up heat on England in women’s Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only Test, Day two: India 285 &amp; 154-1; England 170Gaud takes 5-37 to write name on Lord&rsquo;s honours boardIndia are in firm control of their one-off Test after bowling England out for 170 and reaching 154 for one at the close, building a substantial lead of 269. The 22-year-old seamer Kranti Gaud showed true mastery of red-ball bowling to finish with five for 37: her teasing line and length, combined with wobble seam, had England reeling at 47 for four.This is Gaud&rsquo;s second Test, af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kranti-gaud-makes-history-as-india-turn-up-heat-on-england-in-womens-test/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kranti-gaud-makes-history-as-india-turn-up-heat-on-england-in-womens-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jos Buttler and Harry Brook in record T20 partnership as England thrash India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifth T20i: England, 257-3 beat India, 201-8, by 56 runsButtler hits 131, Brook 95 as England seal 4-0 series winCast your minds back to February 2022: the Partygate scandal is in full swing as news breaks of the surprise birthday party held for Boris Johnson two years earlier and four of the prime minister&rsquo;s top advisers resign; Russia launches a &ldquo;special military operation&rdquo; in Ukraine; Adele sweeps artist, song and album of the year awards at the Brits; and India beat West In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jos-buttler-and-harry-brook-in-record-t20-partnership-as-england-thrash-india/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jos-buttler-and-harry-brook-in-record-t20-partnership-as-england-thrash-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England trail India by 269 runs after punishing second day in first women’s Test – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kranti Gaud becomes first female Test cricketer to see her name on the Lord&rsquo;s honours board after taking 5-37 with the ball for India15th over: England 38-3 (Sciver-Brunt 1, Capsey 5 ) Alice Capsey joins Sciver-Brunt in the middle with a rebuild job needed. Her first ball jags bag at the pads and she is fortunate to get an inside edge on it to tickle away for four runs. India have been on the money this morning, much more accurate than England&rsquo;s seamers in the first 10-15 overs yeste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-trail-india-by-269-runs-after-punishing-second-day-in-first-womens-test-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-trail-india-by-269-runs-after-punishing-second-day-in-first-womens-test-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England too good for India as Buttler hits 131]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos Buttler's sublime 131 and Harry Brook's unbeaten 95 help England crush India in the fifth T20 and replace their opponents at the top of the world rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-too-good-for-india-as-buttler-hits-131/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-too-good-for-india-as-buttler-hits-131/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: fifth men’s T20 international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the series finale (2.30pm BST start)<br />
Sign up to The Spin | Email Geoff1st over: England 4-0 (Salt 2, Buttler 1) Another quiet opening over for England with the bat. Arshdeep Singh is swinging the ball with his left-arm efforts, and neither Salt nor Buttler tries anything expansive.Looks like we&rsquo;re finally going to get a game. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-fifth-mens-t20-international-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-fifth-mens-t20-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derbyshire batter Madsen to retire from T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derbyshire Falcons' all-time leading T20 run-scorer Wayne Madsen announces his retirement from domestic T20 cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/derbyshire-batter-madsen-to-retire-from-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/derbyshire-batter-madsen-to-retire-from-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghan women set for ICC funding extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afghanistan's women's refugee team are set to have their funding extended after a recommendation is made to the ICC board at their annual conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/afghan-women-set-for-icc-funding-extension/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/afghan-women-set-for-icc-funding-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: women’s Test, day two updates – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the one-off women&rsquo;s Test at Lord&rsquo;s<br />
Sign up for The Spin | Email James15th over: England 38-3 (Sciver-Brunt 1, Capsey 5 ) Alice Capsey joins Sciver-Brunt in the middle with a rebuild job needed. Her first ball jags bag at the pads and she is fortunate to get an inside edge on it to tickle away for four runs. India have been on the money this morning, much more accurate than England&rsquo;s seamers in the first 10-15 overs yesterday and they are reaping the rewards.Huge w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-womens-test-day-two-updates-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-womens-test-day-two-updates-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast: Surrey and Glos through, Lancs win Roses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and Gloucestershire become the latest sides to reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast on a busy night of action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-blast-surrey-and-glos-through-lancs-win-roses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-blast-surrey-and-glos-through-lancs-win-roses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecclestone breaks record - in front of those who paved the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Ecclestone is a fitting player to take the headlines after a momentous opening day at Lord's, where past England players were honoured for paving the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecclestone-breaks-record-in-front-of-those-who-paved-the-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecclestone-breaks-record-in-front-of-those-who-paved-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: England v India day one highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[England v India, Day 1. World Cup stars feature in the historic women&rsquo;s test at Lord&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watch-england-v-india-day-one-highlights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watch-england-v-india-day-one-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blaze and Durham complete Finals Day line-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze beat Somerset by seven wickets in the T20 Blast, a result that guarantees a semi-final spot for them and Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-blaze-and-durham-complete-finals-day-line-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-blaze-and-durham-complete-finals-day-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India all out for 285 against England: women’s cricket Test match, day one – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Ecclestone became England&rsquo;s leading wicket-taker across forms as Lord&rsquo;s finally hosted a women&rsquo;s Test3rd over: India 15-1 (Smriti 3, Yastikaa 11) Yastikaa isn&rsquo;t hanging around &ndash;clips two fours off Bell, one through square leg, one through backward point.2nd over: India 5-1 (Smriti 3, Bhatia 1) There&rsquo;s England&rsquo;s future, right there, Lauren Filer firing balls down at 70mph plus. Varma done by a belter. Bathetically, Filer follows up with a full toss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-all-out-for-285-against-england-womens-cricket-test-match-day-one-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-all-out-for-285-against-england-womens-cricket-test-match-day-one-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sophie Ecclestone and women’s cricket make history at Lord’s as England bowl out India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only Test, day one: India 285; England 21-1Ecclestone becomes England&rsquo;s leading women&rsquo;s wicket-takerThe opening day of the first women&rsquo;s Test match at Lord&rsquo;s started with a nod to the historical injustice of the long, slow journey to reach this moment &ndash; a group of former women players, denied the chance themselves to play a Test at the home of cricket, given the chance to ring a ceremonial bell on the outfield marking five minutes before the start of play. There wer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sophie-ecclestone-and-womens-cricket-make-history-at-lords-as-england-bowl-out-india/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sophie-ecclestone-and-womens-cricket-make-history-at-lords-as-england-bowl-out-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India all out for 285: women’s cricket Test match, day one – live reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the historic one-off women&rsquo;s Test at Lord&rsquo;s<br />
Hosts have redemption in mind | The Spin | Email Taha3rd over: India 15-1 (Smriti 3, Yastikaa 11) Yastikaa isn&rsquo;t hanging around &ndash;clips two fours off Bell, one through square leg, one through backward point.2nd over: India 5-1 (Smriti 3, Bhatia 1) There&rsquo;s England&rsquo;s future, right there, Lauren Filer firing balls down at 70mph plus. Varma done by a belter. Bathetically, Filer follows up with a full toss. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-all-out-for-285-womens-cricket-test-match-day-one-live-reaction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-all-out-for-285-womens-cricket-test-match-day-one-live-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History made at Lord's - with Test finely balanced after opening day]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a day for the history books as Lord's hosts it's first women's Test match with England closing the day on 21-1, 264 runs behind India's first innings total of 285 - an innings which saw Sophie Ecclestone become England's leading wicket-taker in all formats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/history-made-at-lords-with-test-finely-balanced-after-opening-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/history-made-at-lords-with-test-finely-balanced-after-opening-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecclestone makes history as England fight back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Ecclestone becomes England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as the hosts fight back late on day one against India of the first women's Test at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecclestone-makes-history-as-england-fight-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecclestone-makes-history-as-england-fight-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB to face no action over Stokes retirement video]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will face no action from the International Cricket Council (ICC) over Ben Stokes' retirement video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-to-face-no-action-over-stokes-retirement-video/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-to-face-no-action-over-stokes-retirement-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['She's cleaned up!' - Ecclestone takes three wickets in six balls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Ecclestone takes three wickets in six balls across two overs to reduce India from 279-7 to 285 all out in their first innings against England on the opening day of their one-off Test at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shes-cleaned-up-ecclestone-takes-three-wickets-in-six-balls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shes-cleaned-up-ecclestone-takes-three-wickets-in-six-balls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews hits 159 as West Indies hammer Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Hayley Matthews hit 159 and claimed three wickets as the West Indies hammered Ireland in the first one-day international at Bready.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/matthews-hits-159-as-west-indies-hammer-ireland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/matthews-hits-159-as-west-indies-hammer-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villiers bowls Harmanpreet with 'excellent delivery']]></title><description><![CDATA[India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has "no answers" to debutant's Mady Villiers' ball as she is bowled for 58 in the first women's Test match at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/villiers-bowls-harmanpreet-with-excellent-delivery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/villiers-bowls-harmanpreet-with-excellent-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As a Muslim cricketer, at times I felt like I didn’t belong. I yearn for an Australia where all that matters is how you play | Usman Khawaja]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whenever I wore the baggy green, I was reminded of what that cap represented &ndash; a team that was stronger because each player brought something differentA cricket scorecard is pretty straightforward.It shows you how many runs you scored, how long you played and whether your team won or lost. Cricket has always been appealing to me because of that honesty. The numbers don&rsquo;t care about your appearance, where you were born or what you believe. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/as-a-muslim-cricketer-at-times-i-felt-like-i-didnt-belong-i-yearn-for-an-australia-where-all-that-matters-is-how-you-play-usman-khawaja/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/as-a-muslim-cricketer-at-times-i-felt-like-i-didnt-belong-i-yearn-for-an-australia-where-all-that-matters-is-how-you-play-usman-khawaja/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No century for Mandhana as England finally get breakthrough after lunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's no historic century for India captain Smriti Mandhana as she's caught for 83 off the bowling of Issy Wong as India fall to 190-4 on the opening day of the one-off Test between England and India at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/no-century-for-mandhana-as-england-finally-get-breakthrough-after-lunch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/no-century-for-mandhana-as-england-finally-get-breakthrough-after-lunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants all-rounder Broad out for rest of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire all-rounder Justin Broad is ruled out for the remainder of the season with a lower back injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-all-rounder-broad-out-for-rest-of-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-all-rounder-broad-out-for-rest-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England advised to avoid alcohol around matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[England men's players are advised to avoid drinking alcohol on the day before and the day after matches, under new behaviour guidelines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-advised-to-avoid-alcohol-around-matches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-advised-to-avoid-alcohol-around-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: women’s cricket Test match, day one – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the historic one-off women&rsquo;s Test at Lord&rsquo;s<br />
Hosts have redemption in mind | The Spin | Email Tanya3rd over: India 15-1 (Smriti 3, Yastikaa 11) Yastikaa isn&rsquo;t hanging around &ndash;clips two fours off Bell, one through square leg, one through backward point.2nd over: India 5-1 (Smriti 3, Bhatia 1) There&rsquo;s England&rsquo;s future, right there, Lauren Filer firing balls down at 70mph plus. Varma done by a belter. Bathetically, Filer follows up with a full toss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-womens-cricket-test-match-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-womens-cricket-test-match-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A lovely delivery!' - Filer's historic Test wicket at Lord's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Filer puts herself into the history books, by becoming the first bowler to take a wicket in the first women's Test at Lord's, as she removed Shafali Verma for 0 on the opening morning of the one-off Test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-lovely-delivery-filers-historic-test-wicket-at-lords/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-lovely-delivery-filers-historic-test-wicket-at-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's BBL to stage season opener in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening match of next season's Big Bash League will take place in India on 12 December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australias-bbl-to-stage-season-opener-in-india/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australias-bbl-to-stage-season-opener-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He keeps getting better’: Kohli returns to sprinkle stardust on England v India ODI series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now based in London and gaining respite from relentless attention at home, Indian legend still has the form and aura that make him the main attractionIn a sporting summer that is challenging even the most voracious appetites, the one-day international series between England and India that gets under way next Tuesday could be viewed as the wafer-thin mint that tips people over the edge.But for all that 50-over cricket is on the retreat, and its World Cup is still 15 months away, it is worth loose]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/he-keeps-getting-better-kohli-returns-to-sprinkle-stardust-on-england-v-india-odi-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/he-keeps-getting-better-kohli-returns-to-sprinkle-stardust-on-england-v-india-odi-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catch him while you can: Virat Kohli brings stardust to ODI series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now based in London, Indian legend still has the form and aura that make him the main attraction in what could be his last appearances in EnglandIn a sporting summer that is challenging even the most voracious appetites, the one-day international series between England and India that gets under way next Tuesday could be viewed as the wafer-thin mint that tips people over the edge.But for all that 50-over cricket is on the retreat, and its World Cup is still 15 months away, it is worth loosening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/catch-him-while-you-can-virat-kohli-brings-stardust-to-odi-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/catch-him-while-you-can-virat-kohli-brings-stardust-to-odi-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England thrash India as Brook shines in Bristol to secure series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook hit an unbeaten 79 to guide England to a nine-wicket win against India in Bristol, to go 3-0 in the five match series and secure their first T20 series win against the tourists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-thrash-india-as-brook-shines-in-bristol-to-secure-series-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-thrash-india-as-brook-shines-in-bristol-to-secure-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England inflict record defeat on India to claim first T20 series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England seal their first-ever T20 series victory over India as their opponents suffer a record fifth straight defeat in completed 20-over matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-inflict-record-defeat-on-india-to-claim-first-t20-series-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-inflict-record-defeat-on-india-to-claim-first-t20-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big-hitting in Bristol - Brook's special innings in England win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Harry Brook's best shots against India in the fourth T20 as he finishes unbeaten on 79 from 35 balls to guide England to a nine-wicket win in Bristol, securing a 3-0 series lead with one match to play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/big-hitting-in-bristol-brooks-special-innings-in-england-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/big-hitting-in-bristol-brooks-special-innings-in-england-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Brook and Phil Salt blast England to T20 series win against India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fourth T20i: England, 159-1 beat India, 158-6, by 9 wicketsBrook scores 79, Salt 59 to win with six overs remainingEngland&rsquo;s recent heatwave continued in Bristol, India wilting to lose their cool, the game and the series in what turned into another bizarrely one-sided encounter. Timid with the bat, poor in the field, error-prone with the ball and swift to accept the inevitability of defeat, this was a complete horror show from the world champions and a performance of complete dominance fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brook-and-phil-salt-blast-england-to-t20-series-win-against-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brook-and-phil-salt-blast-england-to-t20-series-win-against-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England defeat India in fourth men’s T20 cricket international – as it happens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook pyrotechnics take England to a thrilling first T20 series win over India at Bristol3rd over: India 24-1 (Abhishek 6, Ishan 1) Not quite working for Sooryavanshi yet here in England, he looks to the skies and pulls off his helmet, shaggy teenage hair hanging in disappointment.A big hit too many, squares up his body and throws the bat at a ball creeping up on him&ndash; the ball shimmies at the moon before falling into the hands of Curran at mid on. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-defeat-india-in-fourth-mens-t20-cricket-international-as-it-happens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-defeat-india-in-fourth-mens-t20-cricket-international-as-it-happens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb Shreyas makes unbeaten 80 for India against England]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's captain Shreyas Iyer frustrates England's bowlers with an unbeaten 80 to help his side reach 158-7 after batting first against England in the fourth T20 at Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/superb-shreyas-makes-unbeaten-80-for-india-against-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/superb-shreyas-makes-unbeaten-80-for-india-against-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archer gets into the World Cup spirit with clever run-out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jofta Archer shows off his football ability to run out Axar Patel for one, as India finish on 158-7 in the fourth T20 against England in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archer-gets-into-the-world-cup-spirit-with-clever-run-out/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archer-gets-into-the-world-cup-spirit-with-clever-run-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Archer's got him again!' - Sooryavanshi goes for 15]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's star 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struggles again as he scores just 15 before being caught by Sam Curran off the bowling of Jofra Archer in the fourth T20 at Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archers-got-him-again-sooryavanshi-goes-for-15/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archers-got-him-again-sooryavanshi-goes-for-15/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: fourth men’s T20 cricket international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the action in Bristol (5.30pm BST start)<br />
England and India head for historic Test | Mail Tanya1st over: India 5-0 (Sooryavanshi 3, Abhishek 1) Jofra Archer from the pavilion end. Starts with a wide &ndash; and Sooryavanshi swings but can only pick up a single from the second. A single to Abhishek follows. Archer is bowling clever here. A reckless pull from Sooryavanshi lumbers towards the rope and is caught up by a chasing Adil Rashid.The players are out, the sun beats down &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-fourth-mens-t20-cricket-international-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-fourth-mens-t20-cricket-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Troubled Middlesex appoint former British Cycling chief as doubts grow over CEO’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Predecessor Andrew Cornish accused of misconductJulie Harrington could end up taking role permanentlyMiddlesex have appointed the former British Cycling boss Julie Harrington as interim chief executive in a strong indication that Andrew Cornish will not be returning to the club.Cornish has been absent from Middlesex since November when the club received a complaint of alleged misconduct from a fellow staff member, as revealed by he Guardian. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/troubled-middlesex-appoint-former-british-cycling-chief-as-doubts-grow-over-ceos-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/troubled-middlesex-appoint-former-british-cycling-chief-as-doubts-grow-over-ceos-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From buying own kit to first Lord's Test - England set for more history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than a week on from the Women's T20 World Cup final, Charlotte Edwards and Nat Sciver-Brunt prepare to lead England in the historic first women's Test match at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/from-buying-own-kit-to-first-lords-test-england-set-for-more-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/from-buying-own-kit-to-first-lords-test-england-set-for-more-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex appoint Harrington as interim CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesex announce the appointment of Julie Harrington as the club's interim chief executive officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-appoint-harrington-as-interim-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-appoint-harrington-as-interim-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stumped podcast: Sooryavanshi makes India history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sooryavanshi isthe youngest player to represent India, breaking Tendulkar&rsquo;s record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-sooryavanshi-makes-india-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-sooryavanshi-makes-india-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC concerns over 'significant' franchise corruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ICC is formulating plans to tackle what it has called "significant corruption concerns" in franchise tournaments around the globe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/icc-concerns-over-significant-franchise-corruption/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/icc-concerns-over-significant-franchise-corruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hundred 2026 - BBC's 16 TV games announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hundred returns on 24 July for its sixth edition - here's everything you need to know, including the schedule and how you can follow on the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-bbcs-16-tv-games-announced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-bbcs-16-tv-games-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England have redemption on mind for historic first women’s Test at Lord’s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five days after T20 World Cup final misery tickets are selling fast for India clash in a rare fixture at the home of cricketEngland&rsquo;s historic first Test at Lord&rsquo;s, which begins on Friday against India, will be the swansong for at least one great of the game, after Tammy Beaumont announced her retirement from international cricket on Wednesday.It is possible that more retirements may follow at the end of the summer; after England lost last Sunday&rsquo;s T20 World Cup final to Austra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-have-redemption-on-mind-for-historic-first-womens-test-at-lords/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-have-redemption-on-mind-for-historic-first-womens-test-at-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about England v India in historic Lord's Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[England host India in a one-off Women's Test match at Lord's, starting on Friday - here's everything you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-you-need-to-know-about-england-v-india-in-historic-lords-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-you-need-to-know-about-england-v-india-in-historic-lords-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes gives short response to England ‘corruption’ issue after retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes has issued a message after it emerged that the ICC had contacted the England &amp; Wales Cricket Board over an alleged rule breach]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-gives-short-response-to-england-corruption-issue-after-retirement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-gives-short-response-to-england-corruption-issue-after-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB blocks Lord's plan for Euro Nations Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The England and Wales Cricket Board is blocking plans to hold the final of a T20 tournament for European nations at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-blocks-lords-plan-for-euro-nations-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-blocks-lords-plan-for-euro-nations-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lynn powers Northants into T20 Blast quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Lynn hits a 49-ball century to help Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Glamorgan and seal their place in the men's T20 Blast quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lynn-powers-northants-into-t20-blast-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lynn-powers-northants-into-t20-blast-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've lost the fire to regain spot in new-look England side - Beaumont]]></title><description><![CDATA[England batter Tammy Beaumont discusses the emotions of her retirement, reflects on her career and calls for more Test cricket in the women's game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ive-lost-the-fire-to-regain-spot-in-new-look-england-side-beaumont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ive-lost-the-fire-to-regain-spot-in-new-look-england-side-beaumont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it a world record? Club smashes 417-2 off 20 overs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A club side from Gloucestershire are waiting to see if they have made the highest-ever total in T20 cricket after making 417-2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/is-it-a-world-record-club-smashes-417-2-off-20-overs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/is-it-a-world-record-club-smashes-417-2-off-20-overs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Era-defining’ growth of women’s cricket now outstripping men’s game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attendance and viewing figures at T20 World Cup hit an all-time high &ndash; and the sport&rsquo;s appeal is pushing boundariesWomen&rsquo;s cricket is growing faster than the men&rsquo;s game in many areas of the world, according to the International Cricket Council chief executive, Sanjog Gupta, who has defended his organisation&rsquo;s reliance on the Indian market for driving expansion.The first women&rsquo;s Test to be played at Lord&rsquo;s begins on Friday between England and India, five]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/era-defining-growth-of-womens-cricket-now-outstripping-mens-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/era-defining-growth-of-womens-cricket-now-outstripping-mens-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | ‘Plant pots in the urinals’: Lord’s pioneers reunite and reflect 50 years after first women’s game]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the eve of the first women&rsquo;s Test at Lord&rsquo;s, nine England players and one Australian from 1976 are gatheringOn Thursday, in a room in central London about three miles from Lord&rsquo;s, a group of 10 women will gather together for a very special reunion. Fifty years ago, on 4 August 1976, they made history when they were among the first female cricketers to play a match at the so-called Home of Cricket: a one-day international between England and Australia.England strolled to an e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-plant-pots-in-the-urinals-lords-pioneers-reunite-and-reflect-50-years-after-first-womens-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-plant-pots-in-the-urinals-lords-pioneers-reunite-and-reflect-50-years-after-first-womens-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England enjoy stunning victory as India fall to record T20 defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[England take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in their five-match series by crushing India in the third T20 at Trent Bridge, bowling them out for 76 to secure a 125-run win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-enjoy-stunning-victory-as-india-fall-to-record-t20-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-enjoy-stunning-victory-as-india-fall-to-record-t20-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England’s Archer and Tongue subject slapdash India to record T20 defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third T20i: England, 201-7, beat India, 76, by 125 runsHosts lead five-match series 2-0 with two to playIndia tried to make hay, and succeeded in making history. They have never lost a T20 like this, not even nearly. England prevailed by the ludicrous margin of 125 runs, fully 45 more than their opponents&rsquo; previous record defeat, after shredding the most feared batting side in world cricket for just 76 runs and in fewer than a dozen overs.&ldquo;It was atrocious,&rdquo; the India captain,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-archer-and-tongue-subject-slapdash-india-to-record-t20-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-archer-and-tongue-subject-slapdash-india-to-record-t20-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England defy the odds as careless India crash to record T20 defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[England 201-7, India 76 all out: England won by 125 runsArcher and Tongue to the fore in defence of modest totalIndia tried to make hay, and succeeded in making history. They have never lost a T20 like this, not even nearly. England prevailed by the ludicrous margin of 125 runs, 45 more than their opponents&rsquo; previous record defeat, after shredding the most feared batting side in world cricket for just 76 runs and in fewer than a dozen overs.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sent the sixth ball of India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-defy-the-odds-as-careless-india-crash-to-record-t20-defeat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-defy-the-odds-as-careless-india-crash-to-record-t20-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['To me! To you!' - England's comical fielding error]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Curran and Jos Buttler watch the ball drop between them after a comical fielding mix-up during England's victory over India in the third T20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/to-me-to-you-englands-comical-fielding-error/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/to-me-to-you-englands-comical-fielding-error/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They've been hammered' - Rashid wicket inflicts record loss on India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adil Rashid picks up the final wicket of Varun Chakravarthy at Trent Bridge as England inflict India's heaviest T20 defeat, with the tourists bowled out for 76 to lose by 125 runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/theyve-been-hammered-rashid-wicket-inflicts-record-loss-on-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/theyve-been-hammered-rashid-wicket-inflicts-record-loss-on-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How close is that? - Buttler removes Varma with fingertip stumping]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Jos Buttler stumps India's Tilak Varma but only just, after managing to hang on to the ball for just enough time to hit the stumps before dropping it, with the wicket delighting the home crowd at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-close-is-that-buttler-removes-varma-with-fingertip-stumping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-close-is-that-buttler-removes-varma-with-fingertip-stumping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England thrash India by 125 runs in third men’s T20 cricket international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England inflict heaviest T20I defeat on India, winning by 125 runs at Trent Bridge5th over: England 43-0 (Salt 6, Buttler 36) Rana changes ends but Buttler don&rsquo;t care, he kabblamoes his first ball over the leg side for SIX. Brutal. Buttler then snaps those wrists on a yorker and somehow gets it back down the ground for four. A single brings Salt on strike for the final ball of the over, he has a wild swish at the last ball and completely misses, throwing his head back and screaming some ef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-thrash-india-by-125-runs-in-third-mens-t20-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-thrash-india-by-125-runs-in-third-mens-t20-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's bragging rights for Jofra' - Archer removes Sooryavanshi]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Jofra Archer picks up the big wicket of his IPL team-mate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for just 13, as India lose a second early wicket at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thats-bragging-rights-for-jofra-archer-removes-sooryavanshi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thats-bragging-rights-for-jofra-archer-removes-sooryavanshi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: third men’s T20 cricket international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live T20 updates, 5.30pm BST start at Trent Bridge<br />
Gary Naylor&rsquo;s county cricket review | Email James5th over: England 43-0 (Salt 6, Buttler 36) Rana changes ends but Buttler don&rsquo;t care, he kabblamoes his first ball over the leg side for SIX. Brutal. Buttler then snaps those wrists on a yorker and somehow gets it back down the ground for four. A single brings Salt on strike for the final ball of the over, he has a wild swish at the last ball and completely misses, throwing his head b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-third-mens-t20-cricket-international-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-third-mens-t20-cricket-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shapoor Zadran dead: Cricketer, 38, dies a day before his birthday as Aghanistan mourns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died aged 38 following a battle with illness, the country's cricket board has announced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shapoor-zadran-dead-cricketer-38-dies-a-day-before-his-birthday-as-aghanistan-mourns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shapoor-zadran-dead-cricketer-38-dies-a-day-before-his-birthday-as-aghanistan-mourns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: the race is on to qualify for the T20 Blast quarter-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northants, Notts and Hampshire are set fair while the reigning champions Somerset have not given up hope By the 99.94 Cricket BlogThis article is from The 99.94 Cricket Blog Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-the-race-is-on-to-qualify-for-the-t20-blast-quarter-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-the-race-is-on-to-qualify-for-the-t20-blast-quarter-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leics bring in De Swardt as cover for Kelly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire sign South Africa all-rounder Ruan de Swardt to cover for Nick Kelly while he is on international duty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leics-bring-in-de-swardt-as-cover-for-kelly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leics-bring-in-de-swardt-as-cover-for-kelly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barton on enjoying over-60s England bubble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ian Barton is bracing himself to go to Canada to represent England in the Over-60s World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/barton-on-enjoying-over-60s-england-bubble/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/barton-on-enjoying-over-60s-england-bubble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captains fantastic and Irish joy: Women’s T20 World Cup highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Molineux led their teams expertly and Australia v India at Lord&rsquo;s felt like a finalIt&rsquo;s easy to understand why Beth Mooney was chosen as player of the tournament after her magnificent innings in the final. Also in the running mustbe Danni Wyatt-Hodge, whose hundred on the opening night at Edgbaston set the tone for a confident campaign by England (at least until they ran into the Australia juggernaut in the final). Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/captains-fantastic-and-irish-joy-womens-t20-world-cup-highlights/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/captains-fantastic-and-irish-joy-womens-t20-world-cup-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain fantastic to Irish joy: farewell to the Women’s T20 World Cup | Raf Nicholson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Molineux led their teams expertly and Australia v India at Lord&rsquo;s felt like a finalIt&rsquo;s easy to understand why Beth Mooney was chosen as player of the tournament after her magnificent innings in the final. Also in the running mustbe Danni Wyatt-Hodge, whose hundred on the opening night at Edgbaston set the tone for a confident campaign by England (at least until they ran into the Australia juggernaut in the final). Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/captain-fantastic-to-irish-joy-farewell-to-the-womens-t20-world-cup-raf-nicholson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/captain-fantastic-to-irish-joy-farewell-to-the-womens-t20-world-cup-raf-nicholson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning and Falcons tie last-ball Blast thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire and Derbyshire play out a thrilling tie which does neither side any favours in terms of T20 Blast quarter-final qualification.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lightning-and-falcons-tie-last-ball-blast-thriller/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lightning-and-falcons-tie-last-ball-blast-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farbrace to take up director role at Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace will become the club's director of cricket from November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/farbrace-to-take-up-director-role-at-sussex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/farbrace-to-take-up-director-role-at-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England unchanged for third T20 against India]]></title><description><![CDATA[England name an unchanged side for the third T20 against India at Trent Bridge on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-unchanged-for-third-t20-against-india/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-unchanged-for-third-t20-against-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spinner Parkinson signs Durham deal extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Left-arm spin bowler Callum Parkinson will spend a fourth season with Durham after signing a one-year contract extension.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/spinner-parkinson-signs-durham-deal-extension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/spinner-parkinson-signs-durham-deal-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hotspot | Why willows put the rest in the shade when cricket goes planting trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s newsletter: a tree that has provided for the game over hundreds of years is now protecting it for the futureIn those dog days of late June, when it was too hot to do anything but count down the hours until the sun went down, sport frazzled as well. Horse races were cancelled, a guest village provided shade at the Wimbledon qualifiers, and all around the UK school activities were wiped out, from sports days to the national rounders tournament.At the third Test at Trent Bridge, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hotspot-why-willows-put-the-rest-in-the-shade-when-cricket-goes-planting-trees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hotspot-why-willows-put-the-rest-in-the-shade-when-cricket-goes-planting-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire sign Patel and Hudson-Prentice for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire sign Leicestershire opening bat Rishi Patel and Sussex all-rounder Fynn Hudson-Prentice on all-format deals to start in the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-sign-patel-and-hudson-prentice-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-sign-patel-and-hudson-prentice-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernando joins Notts Outlaws as Ali departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka seamer Binura Fernando joins Notts Outlaws for the remainder of their T20 Blast campaign, replacing Mohammad Ali.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fernando-joins-notts-outlaws-as-ali-departs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fernando-joins-notts-outlaws-as-ali-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan target silverware in Women's T20 Blast final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan head coach Rachel Priest says it is "really special" to have guided her side to a second successive Women's T20 Blast Finals Day on Sunday, 12 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-target-silverware-in-womens-t20-blast-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-target-silverware-in-womens-t20-blast-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe v Bangladesh - first ODI scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the first one-day international between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-v-bangladesh-first-odi-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-v-bangladesh-first-odi-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia give improved England plenty to ponder one year out from Ashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[England showed plenty of positives during their run to the T20 World Cup final but the margin of defeat leaves coach Charlotte Edwards with questions to answer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-give-improved-england-plenty-to-ponder-one-year-out-from-ashes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-give-improved-england-plenty-to-ponder-one-year-out-from-ashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new era may have begun for Australia’s women but the winning habit persists | Geoff Lemon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Molineux was a left-field pick as captain and the transition has not been seamless but nothing shuts down criticism like a World Cup win Players in the Australian women&rsquo;s cricket team are not accustomed to being without at least one of the two global trophies. Many moons ago, there was a gap of 11 months after they bombed in the semi-finals of both tournaments in 2009, but they fixed that with the next edition of the T20 competition in 2010. Their longest wait was 16 months between]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-new-era-may-have-begun-for-australias-women-but-the-winning-habit-persists-geoff-lemon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-new-era-may-have-begun-for-australias-women-but-the-winning-habit-persists-geoff-lemon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes World Cup career is not over after England heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain broke down in tears after Australia defeat&lsquo;I tried to do everything I could &hellip; I&rsquo;m really proud&rsquo;England&rsquo;s captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, says she hopes this will not be her last World Cup, after England lost the final by seven wickets at Lord&rsquo;s on Sunday.England were outplayed by a classy Australian side, led by a half-century from Beth Mooney, and an emotional Sciver-Brunt broke down in tears as she reflected on the match. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nat-sciver-brunt-hopes-world-cup-career-is-not-over-after-england-heartbreak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nat-sciver-brunt-hopes-world-cup-career-is-not-over-after-england-heartbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our time will come' - Edwards upbeat despite World Cup final loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach Charlotte Edwards praised her side's performance in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, insisting "our time will come", after England are beaten by seven wickets by Australia at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/our-time-will-come-edwards-upbeat-despite-world-cup-final-loss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/our-time-will-come-edwards-upbeat-despite-world-cup-final-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England stifled by nerves and caution as Australia seize initiative and glory | Tanya Aldred]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lord&rsquo;s final turned into a green and gold procession but the Women&rsquo;s T20 World Cup has been a resounding successThe DJ sensed the writing on the wall by the end of Australia&rsquo;s power play. The melancholy strains of Adele warbled around Lord&rsquo;s as Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney swigged their drinks. Sixty-two for one read the scoreboard. Only yesterday was the&nbsp;time of our lives.English cricket had wanted to go where the Red Roses and the Lionesses rampaged in 202]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-stifled-by-nerves-and-caution-as-australia-seize-initiative-and-glory-tanya-aldred/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-stifled-by-nerves-and-caution-as-australia-seize-initiative-and-glory-tanya-aldred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England stifled by nerves and caution as Australia seize initiative and glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lord&rsquo;s final turned into a green and gold procession but the Women&rsquo;s T20 World Cup has been a resounding successThe DJ sensed the writing on the wall by the end of Australia&rsquo;s power play. The melancholy strains of Adele warbled around Lord&rsquo;s as Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney swigged their drinks. Sixty-two for one read the scoreboard. Only yesterday was the time of our lives.English cricket had wanted to go where the Red Roses and the Lionesses rampaged in 2025. An]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-stifled-by-nerves-and-caution-as-australia-seize-initiative-and-glory/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-stifled-by-nerves-and-caution-as-australia-seize-initiative-and-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mooney leads charge as Australia regain T20 World Cup and crush England’s dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[England 150-4, Australia 153-3; Aus win by seven wicketsMooney strikes half-century in final for third timeWell, it was fun while it lasted. Eight months is the time period Australia spent without holding a global trophy &ndash; a period which ended on Sunday, when they strolled home in the T20 World Cup final with a seven-wicket win against the hosts England.A 16-0 whitewash in the Ashes. A 3-0 record to Australia in all previous T20 World Cup finals between the two teams. Both sides tried to c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mooney-leads-charge-as-australia-regain-t20-world-cup-and-crush-englands-dreams/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mooney-leads-charge-as-australia-regain-t20-world-cup-and-crush-englands-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England have won back fans during World Cup - Edwards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Charlotte Edwards speaks of her pride for her England team despite a heavy defeat by Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-have-won-back-fans-during-world-cup-edwards/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-have-won-back-fans-during-world-cup-edwards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia win Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup after seven-wicket victory over England – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beth Mooney fired Australia to victory over England in a one-sided final at Lord&rsquo;sHere we go! Lord&rsquo;s looks an absolute picture, huge cheers ring out for Wyatt-Hodge and Amy Jones as they stride out to the middle. Kim Garth is going to open the bowling for Australia from the Nursery End. Play!The players emerge onto the outfield for the anthems, well be underway very shortly. Can England grab this game by the scruff of the neck and post a decent score to put the Aussies under pressure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-win-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-after-seven-wicket-victory-over-england-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-win-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-after-seven-wicket-victory-over-england-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast: Yorks beat Foxes, Somerset stun Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Lyth strikes an undefeated 131 from 63 balls &ndash; the highest score of this year's Vitality Blast &ndash; as Yorkshire beat Leicestershire Foxes at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-blast-yorks-beat-foxes-somerset-stun-northants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-blast-yorks-beat-foxes-somerset-stun-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They reclaim their crown!' - Australia beat England to win T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia win their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title as they dominate England at Lord's, chasing down 151 to win by seven wickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/they-reclaim-their-crown-australia-beat-england-to-win-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/they-reclaim-their-crown-australia-beat-england-to-win-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecclestone left 'furious' after controversial no catch decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Sophie Ecclestone is left "furious" after seeing a catch overturned by the third umpire, with Ellyse Perry deemed to be not out in the closing stages of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecclestone-left-furious-after-controversial-no-catch-decision/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecclestone-left-furious-after-controversial-no-catch-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the moment 'dominant' Australia beat England to win World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the moment Australia regain the Women's T20 World Cup title in a 'dominant' win over England, completing their chase of 151 to win by seven wickets at Lord's and secure their seventh title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watch-the-moment-dominant-australia-beat-england-to-win-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/watch-the-moment-dominant-australia-beat-england-to-win-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's hopes crushed as Australia win T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's T20 World Cup hopes are crush at the last as Australia clinch their seventh title with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-hopes-crushed-as-australia-win-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-hopes-crushed-as-australia-win-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mooney guides Australia to World Cup win with 'match-winning' innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beth Mooney proved her experience in an emphatic batting performance for Australia, scoring 64 to demolish England in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mooney-guides-australia-to-world-cup-win-with-match-winning-innings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mooney-guides-australia-to-world-cup-win-with-match-winning-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt hits fifty to give England hope in World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt leads from the front as she finishes unbeaten on 58 to help her side post 150 in the Women's T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-hits-fifty-to-give-england-hope-in-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-hits-fifty-to-give-england-hope-in-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 World Cup team of the tournament revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[We reveal the BBC Sport readers' team of the tournament from the Women's T20 World Cup, while Test Match Special pundits also have their say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-team-of-the-tournament-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-team-of-the-tournament-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A crushing blow' - Knight goes as Australia control World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia remove Heather Knight lbw for just two, with England 70-4 as Australia take full control of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-crushing-blow-knight-goes-as-australia-control-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-crushing-blow-knight-goes-as-australia-control-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v Australia: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest news from Sunday&rsquo;s final at Lord&rsquo;sEngland book final date with Australia | Mail JamesHere we go! Lord&rsquo;s looks an absolute picture, huge cheers ring out for Wyatt-Hodge and Amy Jones as they stride out to the middle. Kim Garth is going to open the bowling for Australia from the Nursery End. Play!The players emerge onto the outfield for the anthems, well be underway very shortly. Can England grab this game by the scruff of the neck and post a decent score to put th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-australia-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-final-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-australia-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 Blast round-up - Bouchier stars as Hants go top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire Hawks beat Lancashire Thunder to return to the top of the Vitality Women's Blast after Surrey lose to Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-blast-round-up-bouchier-stars-as-hants-go-top/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-blast-round-up-bouchier-stars-as-hants-go-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parfitt leads Glamorgan to big win against Worcestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having already secured top spot in Women's T20 Blast League Two, Glamorgan Women follow up with another victory against a lacklustre Worcestershire side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/parfitt-leads-glamorgan-to-big-win-against-worcestershire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/parfitt-leads-glamorgan-to-big-win-against-worcestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babar replaces Masood as Pakistan's Test captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Babar Azam is reinstated as Pakistan's Test captain before the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/babar-replaces-masood-as-pakistans-test-captain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/babar-replaces-masood-as-pakistans-test-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Club T20 and shorter ODIs among ICC options in radical overhaul of calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICC exploring fixed windows for each formatContinental championships among ideas up for debateThe International Cricket Council is exploring a radical overhaul of the global calendar with discussions surrounding multilateral series, the creation of continental championships, a World Club Championship for T20 franchises, fixed windows for each format and possible changes to the length of one-day internationals.Talks between the 12 full members will take place at the ICC&rsquo;s annual general mee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/world-club-t20-and-shorter-odis-among-icc-options-in-radical-overhaul-of-calendar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/world-club-t20-and-shorter-odis-among-icc-options-in-radical-overhaul-of-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cow corner: cricket match abandoned after runaway bull stops play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match at Burnopfield near Newcastle called off after 800kg young bull escaped from farm and stormed playing fieldA cricket match had to be abandoned after a runaway bull stormed the playing field and charged at players.The North East Premier League fixture at Burnopfield Cricket Club near Newcastle was called off on Saturday evening despite efforts to remove the animal from the ground. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cow-corner-cricket-match-abandoned-after-runaway-bull-stops-play/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cow-corner-cricket-match-abandoned-after-runaway-bull-stops-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sixes all around the ground!' - Bethell at his best in England win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Jacob Bethell's best moments as he leads England's successful chase of 191, scoring an unbeaten 76 as his side beat India by four wickets at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sixes-all-around-the-ground-bethell-at-his-best-in-england-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sixes-all-around-the-ground-bethell-at-his-best-in-england-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big hits, no balls and 29 runs - Bethell's remarkable 17th over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch all EIGHT deliveries as England score 29 runs from one over, with Jacob Bethell hitting three sixes within it, to all but guarantee victory for the home side in their chase of 191 against India at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/big-hits-no-balls-and-29-runs-bethells-remarkable-17th-over/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/big-hits-no-balls-and-29-runs-bethells-remarkable-17th-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethell stars as he guides England to impressive win against India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Bethell hits an unbeaten 76 as England recover from 1-2 to chase down 191 to beat India by four wickets in the second T20 at Old Trafford and take a 1-0 lead in the five match series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bethell-stars-as-he-guides-england-to-impressive-win-against-india/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bethell-stars-as-he-guides-england-to-impressive-win-against-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stand and deliver!' - Brook turns tables with 15-ball blitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Harry Brook produces yet another memorable white-ball innings, hammering 39 off 15 balls to help England recover from 1-2 and chase down 191 to beat India by four wickets in the second T20 at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stand-and-deliver-brook-turns-tables-with-15-ball-blitz/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stand-and-deliver-brook-turns-tables-with-15-ball-blitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat India by four wickets in second T20 international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Bethell led England home with an unbeaten 76 to secure victory at Old Trafford and a 1-0 series leadSooryavanshi faces his first ball in international cricket&hellip; and misses! He flashed outside off at Josh Tongue, whose lift was too much for him.1st over: India 4-0 (Sharma 4, Sooryavanshi 0) Never mind the prodigy, Abhishek can play a bit too. Archer starts well, beating him with a lifter, but the next ball is swished over slip for four, with one hand off the bat. Archer beats him agai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-india-by-four-wickets-in-second-t20-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-india-by-four-wickets-in-second-t20-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethell blasts England to T20 win over India after Sooryavanshi’s historic debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[India 190-7; England 191-6; England win by four wktsBethell&rsquo;s 76 helps England chase 191 in second T20Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was both headline act and bit-part player on a chill, windswept Manchester afternoon. He made his hotly anticipated debut to become, at 15 years and 99 days, the youngest Indian men&rsquo;s international and the second-youngest in all formats and from all full member nations.But it was England&rsquo;s youngest player, even if Jacob Bethell is a comparative veteran at 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bethell-blasts-england-to-t20-win-over-india-after-sooryavanshis-historic-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bethell-blasts-england-to-t20-win-over-india-after-sooryavanshis-historic-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England bowlers fear Rita Ora show will spoil Women’s T20 World Cup final warm-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosts take on Australia at Lord&rsquo;s on SundayNat Sciver-Brunt&rsquo;s side frustrated by singer&rsquo;s stintThe England captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, said her bowlers are frustrated their usual warm-up routines will be inadvertently impeded by Rita Ora on Sunday. The singer will headline the Women&rsquo;s T20 World Cup closing ceremony on the Lord&rsquo;s outfield from 2.30 to 3pm, wrapping up 30 minutes before the start of the final between England and Australia.While the sides are permitted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-bowlers-fear-rita-ora-show-will-spoil-womens-t20-world-cup-final-warm-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-bowlers-fear-rita-ora-show-will-spoil-womens-t20-world-cup-final-warm-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You don't see that often!' - Buttler's unconventional run-out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos Buttler runs out Axar Patel, after appearing to initially aim but miss the batter's stumps, before the ball rolls through to hit at the non-striker's end, as India fall to 165-6 in the second T20 against England at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/you-dont-see-that-often-buttlers-unconventional-run-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/you-dont-see-that-often-buttlers-unconventional-run-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Perfect start for India!' - England lose Salt and Buttler in first over]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's run chase gets off to a dreadful start, as they lose openers Phil Salt and Jos Buttler in the opening over from Arshdeep Singh, as England fall to 1-2, chasing 191 to win the second T20 international at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perfect-start-for-india-england-lose-salt-and-buttler-in-first-over/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perfect-start-for-india-england-lose-salt-and-buttler-in-first-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's got him!' - Jacks removes 15-year old Sooryavanshi]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a couple of big sixes, India's teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is stumped on his international debut for 14 by Jos Buttler off the bowling of Will Jacks, as India fall to 50-1 in the second T20 against England at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-got-him-jacks-removes-15-year-old-sooryavanshi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-got-him-jacks-removes-15-year-old-sooryavanshi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sooryavanshi shows no nerves with huge sixes off Archer and Tongue]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wastes no time in his ODI debut against England as he smashes Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue for two sixes early on in India's innings at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-shows-no-nerves-with-huge-sixes-off-archer-and-tongue/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-shows-no-nerves-with-huge-sixes-off-archer-and-tongue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: second T20 international sees Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make debut – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest news from Saturday&rsquo;s action at Old Trafford<br />
Raf Nicholson&rsquo;s WT20 World Cup final preview | Mail TimSooryavanshi faces his first ball in international cricket&hellip; and misses! He flashed outside off at Josh Tongue, whose lift was too much for him.1st over: India 4-0 (Sharma 4, Sooryavanshi 0) Never mind the prodigy, Abhishek can play a bit too. Archer starts well, beating him with a lifter, but the next ball is swished over slip for four, with one hand off the bat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-second-t20-international-sees-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-make-debut-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-second-t20-international-sees-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-make-debut-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: second men’s T20 cricket international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest news from Saturday&rsquo;s action at Old Trafford<br />
Raf Nicholson&rsquo;s WT20 World Cup final preview | Mail TimAfternoon everyone and welcome to England&rsquo;s smallest game of the weekend. It&rsquo;s smaller than the football, it&rsquo;s smaller than the rugby, and it&rsquo;s way smaller than the women&rsquo;s cricket. While Nat Sciver-Brunt&rsquo;s team have a World Cup final, the men are playing the second game in a T20 series that started with a wash-out and may be forgotten]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-second-mens-t20-cricket-international-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-second-mens-t20-cricket-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England pin hopes on home advantage to beat Australia in T20 World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Familiar Lord&rsquo;s conditions could be key factor in defeating confident opposition, say Nat Sciver-Brunt and playersIn February 2023, after Australia won their fourth consecutive world title, at Newlands, Beth Mooney was asked what advice she would give to a team who were trying to beat hers. She thought for a moment, then said: &ldquo;Just don&rsquo;t turn up. It&rsquo;s too hard. Don&rsquo;t bother going.&rdquo; There can be no better summary of what England will be up against on Sunday wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-pin-hopes-on-home-advantage-to-beat-australia-in-t20-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-pin-hopes-on-home-advantage-to-beat-australia-in-t20-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey beat Blaze to go top as Yorkshire get first win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey beat The Blaze to go top of the Women's T20 Blast group table, while Yorkshire get their first win by beating Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-beat-blaze-to-go-top-as-yorkshire-get-first-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-beat-blaze-to-go-top-as-yorkshire-get-first-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curran wants chance to replace Stokes in Test team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Curran wants the opportunity to fill the vacancy left by Ben Stokes, but says he will not be putting pressure on himself to make a return to Test cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/curran-wants-chance-to-replace-stokes-in-test-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/curran-wants-chance-to-replace-stokes-in-test-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry comes through training before T20 World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry appears on track to be fit for Sunday's T20 World Cup final against England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perry-comes-through-training-before-t20-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perry-comes-through-training-before-t20-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex appoint ex-athletics chief Warner as chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex appoint former UK Athletics chairman Ed Warner as their new club chairman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-appoint-ex-athletics-chief-warner-as-chair/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-appoint-ex-athletics-chief-warner-as-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Batter Patel to leave Leicestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire batter Rishi Patel will leave the Division One county at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/batter-patel-to-leave-leicestershire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/batter-patel-to-leave-leicestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes has left a vacuum – is McCullum really the coach to mould a young England team? | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[The New Zealander was the right man to take on the job of persuading a group of jaded senior players to play brilliant cricket, but may not suit a rebuildWait, what? Four days on, and nothing about the weekend that&rsquo;s just gone seems to make much sense. It was England&rsquo;s seventh defeat in nine Tests, and somehow, at the end of it, they&rsquo;ve lost the last man anyone really wanted to go. Ben Stokes, his own man all the way to the end, has apparently decided he would rather spend his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-has-left-a-vacuum-is-mccullum-really-the-coach-to-mould-a-young-england-team-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-has-left-a-vacuum-is-mccullum-really-the-coach-to-mould-a-young-england-team-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Ben Stokes, Wimbledon and LeBron James]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, tennis, rugby union, basketball, cycling and Formula One? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-ben-stokes-wimbledon-and-lebron-james/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-ben-stokes-wimbledon-and-lebron-james/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard work and a disco jacket - how England turned fielding woes around]]></title><description><![CDATA[It used to be their big weakness but England have turned around their fielding woes with hard work and the help of a sparkly jacket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hard-work-and-a-disco-jacket-how-england-turned-fielding-woes-around/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hard-work-and-a-disco-jacket-how-england-turned-fielding-woes-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies v Sri Lanka - second Test scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the second Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka in Antigua.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-v-sri-lanka-second-test-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-v-sri-lanka-second-test-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt stars as England beat SA to reach World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[England recover from an early loss of wickets to fight back and comfortably beat South Africa by 40 runs at The Oval, to book their place in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, where they'll face the six-time champions Australia at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-stars-as-england-beat-sa-to-reach-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-stars-as-england-beat-sa-to-reach-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[England roar into Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia with a superb 40-run victory against South Africa at The Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-leads-superb-england-into-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-leads-superb-england-into-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England book final date with Australia as Sciver-Brunt and Knight sink South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[England beat South Africa by 40 runsWomen&rsquo;s T20 World Cup hosts through to Lord&rsquo;s finalEngland launched themselves into the T20 World Cup final after defeating South Africa by 40 runs at the Oval on Thursday evening.Emotions ran high, especially after England were left reeling at 23 for three having been put in to bat. But with a crowd of 21,000 roaring them on, the World Cup hosts finished up jubilant as a record partnership of 133 from 90 balls between Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-book-final-date-with-australia-as-sciver-brunt-and-knight-sink-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-book-final-date-with-australia-as-sciver-brunt-and-knight-sink-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v South Africa: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Nat Sciver-Brunt inspired England charge into the final at Lord&rsquo;s after thrashing South Africa by 40 runsOh dear, Derksen only has to shuffle a couple of pigeon steps sideways to collect a slap straight to cover point off Ishmail&rsquo;s first ball.1st over: England 3-0 (Wyatt-Hodge 1, Amy Jones 2) Marizanne Kapp has grabbed a wicket with her first ball twice already in this tournament &ndash; but not this time as the ball passes safely outside Amy Jones&rsquo; off stump. Jones picks up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-south-africa-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-semi-final-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-south-africa-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-semi-final-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That is brilliant!' - Wyatt-Hodge's stunning run out removes Jafta]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's Sinalo Jafta is run out by a "brilliant" bit of fielding by England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge, to help England all but secure victory and book their place in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/that-is-brilliant-wyatt-hodges-stunning-run-out-removes-jafta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/that-is-brilliant-wyatt-hodges-stunning-run-out-removes-jafta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt steps up to fire England past South Africa into Women’s T20 World Cup final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the Oval; play starts at 6.30pm BST<br />
Mail Tanya | Scoreboard | Australia cruise into finalOh dear, Derksen only has to shuffle a couple of pigeon steps sideways to collect a slap straight to cover point off Ishmail&rsquo;s first ball.1st over: England 3-0 (Wyatt-Hodge 1, Amy Jones 2) Marizanne Kapp has grabbed a wicket with her first ball twice already in this tournament &ndash; but not this time as the ball passes safely outside Amy Jones&rsquo; off stump. Jones picks up a single b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-steps-up-to-fire-england-past-south-africa-into-womens-t20-world-cup-final-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-steps-up-to-fire-england-past-south-africa-into-womens-t20-world-cup-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's ever-reliable Knight steps up again with vital half-century]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Heather Knight uses all her experience to hit a vital 53 off 47 balls to help her side recover from 23-3 to 169-5 from their 20 overs against South Africa in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-ever-reliable-knight-steps-up-again-with-vital-half-century/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-ever-reliable-knight-steps-up-again-with-vital-half-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb Sciver-Brunt leads from the front as England fight back]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt produces a vital innings, hitting 75 off 47 balls, to help her side fight back against South Africa after a poor start in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval, as England set their opponents 170 to win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/superb-sciver-brunt-leads-from-the-front-as-england-fight-back/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/superb-sciver-brunt-leads-from-the-front-as-england-fight-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's huge!' - Kapp bowls Wyatt-Hodge as SA make dream start]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's Marizanne Kapp bowls England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge for 12 as England fall to 20-2 at the start of their ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thats-huge-kapp-bowls-wyatt-hodge-as-sa-make-dream-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thats-huge-kapp-bowls-wyatt-hodge-as-sa-make-dream-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v South Africa: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the Oval; play starts at 6.30pm BST<br />
Mail Tanya | Australia cruise into final | Read The Spin1st over: England 3-0 (Wyatt-Hodge 1, Amy Jones 2) Marizanne Kapp has grabbed a wicket with her first ball twice already in this tournament &ndash; but not this time as the ball passes safely outside Amy Jones&rsquo; off stump. Jones picks up a single bringing run-machine Wyatt-Hodge to the crease. But there are no gimmies and she wafts and misses twice in a row going for the cut.An early em]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-south-africa-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-semi-final-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-south-africa-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-semi-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clark agrees one-year deal to stay at Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex batter Tom Clark signs a new one-year contract with the financially-stricken county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/clark-agrees-one-year-deal-to-stay-at-sussex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/clark-agrees-one-year-deal-to-stay-at-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants batter McSweeney re-signs for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia Test batter Nathan McSweeney will remain with Northamptonshire for the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-batter-mcsweeney-re-signs-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-batter-mcsweeney-re-signs-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bazball ends with a whimper to expose emptiness of English men’s cricket | Jonathan Liew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Bridge was not just the end of Ben Stokes&rsquo; international career, it was further confirmation that the Bazball project stood for nothingBy the very end, Trent Bridge was practically empty. This felt bleakly appropriate. If the age of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum lived by re-engaging a sceptical public, winning big series, doing the unprecedented and elevating Test cricket above its three-an-over purgatory, then this was exactly how it had to die: the first England team in history t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bazball-ends-with-a-whimper-to-expose-emptiness-of-english-mens-cricket-jonathan-liew/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bazball-ends-with-a-whimper-to-expose-emptiness-of-english-mens-cricket-jonathan-liew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The making of Dean - England's serene stand-in skipper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Dean could have been defined by one crushing dismissal at Lord's - here is how she has steered England to the World Cup semi-finals as stand-in captain instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-making-of-dean-englands-serene-stand-in-skipper/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-making-of-dean-englands-serene-stand-in-skipper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An intense psychological thriller with Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having fun? Nothing as as it seems on a private party island, and leaving's not an option]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/an-intense-psychological-thriller-with-zo-kravitz-and-channing-tatum/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/an-intense-psychological-thriller-with-zo-kravitz-and-channing-tatum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England and India frustrated by rain as first T20 abandoned]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and India are both left frustrated as the first T20 in their five match series is abandoned because of rain during the innings break, after India had set England 190 to win at Chester-le-Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-and-india-frustrated-by-rain-as-first-t20-abandoned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-and-india-frustrated-by-rain-as-first-t20-abandoned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: first men’s T20 international abandoned due to rain – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[India made 189-7 with Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma top-scoring but rain prevented any England reply at Durham1st over: India 5-0 (Samson 1, Sharma 4) India&rsquo;s opening pair are the two Ss: right handed Samson, left handed Sharma (not that one). The left-armed Luke Wood has a little shake of his wrist at the Finchdale end while Samson waits for something in his eye line to be readjusted. Grabs a single from his third ball and Sharma unfurls a pitch perfect lofted drive for four.The floodl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-first-mens-t20-international-abandoned-due-to-rain-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-first-mens-t20-international-abandoned-due-to-rain-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First England-India T20 abandoned because of rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s attempt to move on from a dreadful start to the summer is hit by the weather as their first T20 against India is abandoned because of rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/first-england-india-t20-abandoned-because-of-rain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/first-england-india-t20-abandoned-because-of-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India: first men’s T20 international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over-by-over report from the match at Chester Le StreetJoe Root stands alone after Stokes leaves the scene | Email JamesEngland: Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Saqib MahmoodIndia: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c) Tilak Varma, Harshit Rana, Shivan Duber, Axar Patel, Ravid Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Charkravarthy. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-first-mens-t20-international-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-first-mens-t20-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt returns for Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain returns to face South Africa at the Oval&lsquo;Everything has gone to plan,&rsquo; she saysNat Sciver-Brunt will return to &shy;captain England in their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa at the Oval after being &ldquo;put through recovery paces&rdquo;.The 33-year-old missed the last three matches of the group stage after retiring hurt against Ireland with a recurrence of the calf injury she &shy;sustained in April. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-nat-sciver-brunt-returns-for-womens-t20-world-cup-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-nat-sciver-brunt-returns-for-womens-t20-world-cup-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt returns for T20 World Cup semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[33-year-old returns to face South Africa at the Oval&lsquo;I&rsquo;ve been put through my recovery paces&rsquo;Nat Sciver-Brunt will return to captain England in their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa at the Oval after being &ldquo;put through my recovery paces&rdquo;.The 33-year-old missed the last three matches of the group stages after retiring hurt against Ireland with a recurrence of the calf injury she sustained in April. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-captain-nat-sciver-brunt-returns-for-t20-world-cup-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-captain-nat-sciver-brunt-returns-for-t20-world-cup-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The therapy used by NBA icon O'Neal to get England's Sciver-Brunt fit]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt used a rare treatment employed by NBA great Shaquille O'Neal in bid to be fit for T20 World Cup semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-therapy-used-by-nba-icon-oneal-to-get-englands-sciver-brunt-fit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-therapy-used-by-nba-icon-oneal-to-get-englands-sciver-brunt-fit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex bowler Crocombe to make Surrey move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey announce the signing of Sussex and England Lions fast bowler Henry Crocombe for the 2027 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-bowler-crocombe-to-make-surrey-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-bowler-crocombe-to-make-surrey-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Joe Root stands alone after old mate Ben Stokes runs out of road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Root and Stokes have been friends since they were children &ndash; now England&rsquo;s leading Test scorer must go on even as Bazball comes to its endJoe Root and Ben Stokes are great mates; they&rsquo;ve played with each other since they were children representing Yorkshire&rsquo;s and Durham&rsquo;s youth teams. Root even confessed this week in a moving dressing-room tribute that Stokes had taught him his first swearword. There&rsquo;s something symbolic in that, it feels almost like Stokes ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-joe-root-stands-alone-after-old-mate-ben-stokes-runs-out-of-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-joe-root-stands-alone-after-old-mate-ben-stokes-runs-out-of-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Root stands alone after old mate Ben Stokes runs out of road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Root and Stokes have been friends since they were children &ndash; now England&rsquo;s leading Test scorer must go on even as Bazball comes to its endJoe Root and Ben Stokes are great mates; they&rsquo;ve played with each other since they were children representing Yorkshire&rsquo;s and Durham&rsquo;s youth teams. Root even confessed this week in a moving dressing-room tribute that Stokes had taught him his first swearword. There&rsquo;s something symbolic in that, it feels almost like Stokes ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/joe-root-stands-alone-after-old-mate-ben-stokes-runs-out-of-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/joe-root-stands-alone-after-old-mate-ben-stokes-runs-out-of-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia will face first stern test in final as they stroll past rest of T20 World Cup field | Geoff Lemon]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies fail to show up in semi-final allowing Australia to test attack against either England or South AfricaThe concept of Twenty20 cricket was always about lifting scoring rates, but contemporary T20 focuses obsessively on batting. Indian Premier League pars of 250, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, six-hitting records, 30-ball hundreds, the search for the 20-over double ton: the attention is as relentless as the rate at which white Kookaburras fly into crowds. Looking at the Australia women&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-will-face-first-stern-test-in-final-as-they-stroll-past-rest-of-t20-world-cup-field-geoff-lemon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-will-face-first-stern-test-in-final-as-they-stroll-past-rest-of-t20-world-cup-field-geoff-lemon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England playing their best cricket in years - Hartley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former spinner Alex Hartley says England are playing their best cricket "for years" and she is "very confident" about their chances in Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-playing-their-best-cricket-in-years-hartley/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-playing-their-best-cricket-in-years-hartley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia thrash West Indies to reach T20 World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beth Mooney finishes unbeaten on 61 to help six-time winners Australia ease past West Indies by eight wickets at The Oval, to reach their eighth ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, where they'll face England or South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-thrash-west-indies-to-reach-t20-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-thrash-west-indies-to-reach-t20-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews criticises ‘unfair’ funding after Australia crush West Indies to race into final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Semi-final: Australia, 127-2, bt West Indies, 125-7, by 8 wkts&lsquo;Our girls have to fight a lot to even be competing,&rsquo; says captainThe West Indies captain, Hayley Matthews, criticised the &ldquo;unfair&rdquo; distribution of funding in global cricket after her team were beaten resoundingly by Australia in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.Australia chased down their 126&#8209;run target with eight wickets and seven overs to spare, after a 63-run partnership off 36 balls between Beth Mooney]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/matthews-criticises-unfair-funding-after-australia-crush-west-indies-to-race-into-final/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/matthews-criticises-unfair-funding-after-australia-crush-west-indies-to-race-into-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia race into T20 World Cup final after West Indies rocked by Dottin’s collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Semi-final: Australia, 127-2, bt West Indies, 125-7, by 8 wktsWest Indies limp out after struggling with illnessThe West Indies captain, Hayley Matthews, criticised the &ldquo;unfair&rdquo; distribution of funding in global cricket after her team were resoundingly beaten by Australia in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.Australia chased down their 126-run target with eight wickets and seven overs to spare, after a 63-run partnership off 36 balls between Beth Mooney and Ash Gardner allowed Australia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-race-into-t20-world-cup-final-after-west-indies-rocked-by-dottins-collapse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-race-into-t20-world-cup-final-after-west-indies-rocked-by-dottins-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia breeze past West Indies in Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia will face England or South Africa in final<br />
Match preview | Email Cameron with your thoughtsAustralia: Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux (c), Lucy Hamilton, Kim GarthUnchanged from the Aussies. Other option would have been to bring the legspinner Alana King back in, but they&rsquo;ve stuck with Phoebe Litchfield who came back in in the previous match. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-breeze-past-west-indies-in-womens-t20-world-cup-semi-final-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-breeze-past-west-indies-in-womens-t20-world-cup-semi-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia breeze past West Indies in Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The six-time winners raced to victory at the Oval thanks to Beth Mooney&rsquo;s half-centuryAustralia: Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux (c), Lucy Hamilton, Kim GarthUnchanged from the Aussies. Other option would have been to bring the legspinner Alana King back in, but they&rsquo;ve stuck with Phoebe Litchfield who came back in in the previous match. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-breeze-past-west-indies-in-womens-t20-world-cup-semi-final-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-breeze-past-west-indies-in-womens-t20-world-cup-semi-final-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Brook says it ‘would be a privilege’ to succeed Stokes as England Test captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;If I got offered the job, I&rsquo;d be happy to take it&rsquo;England play India in first T20 on WednesdayHarry Brook has declared himself ready to take on England&rsquo;s vacant Test captaincy following the retirement of Ben Stokes, saying it would be &ldquo;a great honour&rdquo; to be given the role and is open to being the country&rsquo;s first leader to unite the blazers across all formats since Andrew Strauss did so briefly in 2009.&ldquo;It would be a privilege to do it, to captain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brook-says-it-would-be-a-privilege-to-succeed-stokes-as-england-test-captain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brook-says-it-would-be-a-privilege-to-succeed-stokes-as-england-test-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brook would accept 'honour' of Test captaincy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook says he would accept the England Test captaincy and believes it is possible to lead the country in all three formats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brook-would-accept-honour-of-test-captaincy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brook-would-accept-honour-of-test-captaincy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v West Indies: Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the Oval, 2.30pm BST/11.30pm AEST<br />
Match preview | Email Cameron with your thoughtsAustralia: Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux (c), Lucy Hamilton, Kim GarthUnchanged from the Aussies. Other option would have been to bring the legspinner Alana King back in, but they&rsquo;ve stuck with Phoebe Litchfield who came back in in the previous match. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-west-indies-womens-t20-world-cup-semi-final-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-west-indies-womens-t20-world-cup-semi-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England 1-2 New Zealand: player ratings for the three-Test series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips and Nathan Smith stood out for the visitors as they came from behind to win the seriesBy the 99.94 Cricket BlogBen Stokes: 57 runs at 14.3; seven wickets at 21.9<br />
He retired when he was England&rsquo;s best bowler, best captain and a century away from being worth his place as a batter alone. But, as he acknowledged himself, when the air goes out of the balloon it deflates very quickly &ndash; as anyone who has ever retired from any job will tell you. Continue readin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-1-2-new-zealand-player-ratings-for-the-three-test-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-1-2-new-zealand-player-ratings-for-the-three-test-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes in numbers: from specialist superhero to single-minded Test conductor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figures spell out the highs and lows of a force of personality who could swing games in his team&rsquo;s favourHe swept Nathan Smith for six on an acid-trip of an afternoon, his last on the field as a Test cricketer. He nearly shredded Will O&rsquo;Rourke&rsquo;s fingers with a straight drive and swung his way to 30 as an agent of chaos. But was it ever going to last much longer?In his finest moments, Ben Stokes would grind before the burst, scoring two off his first 66 balls at Headingley in 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-in-numbers-from-specialist-superhero-to-single-minded-test-conductor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-in-numbers-from-specialist-superhero-to-single-minded-test-conductor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum &amp; Key should go in 'complete clearout' - Vaughan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former captain Michael Vaughan says England coach Brendon McCullum and Rob Key should resign as part of a "complete clear-out" following the retirement of Ben Stokes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-amp-key-should-go-in-complete-clearout-vaughan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-amp-key-should-go-in-complete-clearout-vaughan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes backs Brook ‘100%’ to succeed him as McCullum restates England commitment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stokes on Brook: &lsquo;There&rsquo;s a reason he was vice-captain&rsquo;Head coach says he will honour contract to end of 2027Brendon McCullum said that &ldquo;the project isn&rsquo;t finished yet&rdquo; as he pledged to stay on as England head coach despite the shock retirement of Ben Stokes, his captain and right&#8209;hand man over four years in charge of the Test team.After England lost against New Zealand on Monday in Stokes&rsquo;s final game as an international cricketer, McCullum said h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-backs-brook-100-to-succeed-him-as-mccullum-restates-england-commitment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-backs-brook-100-to-succeed-him-as-mccullum-restates-england-commitment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We have nothing to lose’: West Indies to channel underdog spirit against Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Hayley Matthews says pressure off in semi-finalSix-time champions Australia unbeaten in tournamentHayley Matthews says her West&nbsp;Indies team are leaning into their status as massive underdogs when they play Australia in the first T20 World Cup semi-final at the Oval on Tuesday.Australia surrendered their 20-over crown two years ago and the 50-over title last year, but over the past fortnight they have looked far and away the best team. They have had a clinical tournament, sweeping as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/we-have-nothing-to-lose-west-indies-to-channel-underdog-spirit-against-australia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/we-have-nothing-to-lose-west-indies-to-channel-underdog-spirit-against-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm done' - Stokes says no going back on retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes joins the podcast following his last international game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/im-done-stokes-says-no-going-back-on-retirement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/im-done-stokes-says-no-going-back-on-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes created moments and the moments are no more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes was a cricketer of moments, and the moments are now no more, writes Stephan Shemilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-created-moments-and-the-moments-are-no-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-created-moments-and-the-moments-are-no-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'ambitious' new coach Wilson plans to grow Irish cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland's new men's cricket head coach Gary Wilson tells BBC Sport NI about his ambitions for the job and how the team can build on the historic win over India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-ambitious-new-coach-wilson-plans-to-grow-irish-cricket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-ambitious-new-coach-wilson-plans-to-grow-irish-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What next for English cricket, the leadership and Stokes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is under pressure? Could Harry Brook be captain? What is Ben Stokes' future? What's next for England after their skipper's retirement?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-next-for-english-cricket-the-leadership-and-stokes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-next-for-english-cricket-the-leadership-and-stokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My commitment to England has never wavered  - McCullum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum says he want to carry on as England head coach after questions were raised about his future following a 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand and the retirement of Ben Stokes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/my-commitment-to-england-has-never-wavered-mccullum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/my-commitment-to-england-has-never-wavered-mccullum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Exposed' England need a world-class coach - Vaughan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England need to change direction after a series defeat by New Zealand and believes the ECB hierarchy should approach Andy Flower to take the team forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/exposed-england-need-a-world-class-coach-vaughan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/exposed-england-need-a-world-class-coach-vaughan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NZ thrash England to seal historic series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand beat England by 160 runs in the third Test at Trent Bridge to seal a 2-1 series victory in Ben Stokes' final game in international cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nz-thrash-england-to-seal-historic-series-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nz-thrash-england-to-seal-historic-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socceroos fans swap football for cricket as Australian players descend on Oakland | Jack Snape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major League Cricket featuring Steve Smith and Peter Siddle arrives in town to the delight of travelling World Cup fans filling time before last 32Australian cricketer Peter Siddle knows the United States well. The last few days, however, have been different.&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve spent a lot of time in America and it&rsquo;s a place you tend to walk around and not have to worry about getting noticed at all, which is great,&rdquo; Siddle said. &ldquo;But here at the moment, there are plenty of Aussie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/socceroos-fans-swap-football-for-cricket-as-australian-players-descend-on-oakland-jack-snape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/socceroos-fans-swap-football-for-cricket-as-australian-players-descend-on-oakland-jack-snape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum 'felt sad' when Stokes told him of retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach Brendon McCullum says he tired to talk Ben Stokes out of his decision to retire from international cricket following the 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-felt-sad-when-stokes-told-him-of-retirement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-felt-sad-when-stokes-told-him-of-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm done' - Stokes rules out reversing retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes has rejects suggestions he could reverse his international retirement for next year's Ashes, saying he is "done".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/im-done-stokes-rules-out-reversing-retirement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/im-done-stokes-rules-out-reversing-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand win third men’s Test to seal series against England as Ben Stokes bows out – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes&rsquo;s side succumbed to a 160-run defeat against New Zealand on his last day as an international cricketerWe&rsquo;ve had a couple people emailing in (get in contact here) about their thoughts from yesterday.Liam (hello, Liam) doesn&rsquo;t hold back: &ldquo;I thought yesterday was a display of complete arrogance, in keeping with the shambles of the last couple of years.&rdquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-win-third-mens-test-to-seal-series-against-england-as-ben-stokes-bows-out-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-win-third-mens-test-to-seal-series-against-england-as-ben-stokes-bows-out-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'll be in hospitality' - Stokes rules out Ashes comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes rules out reversing his decision to retire from international cricket in time for next summer's Ashes following England's series defeat by New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ill-be-in-hospitality-stokes-rules-out-ashes-comeback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ill-be-in-hospitality-stokes-rules-out-ashes-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abject England end Stokes era with rare home series defeat by New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand beat England by 160 runs to win series 2-1Root run out sets tone despite Smith resistanceNew Zealand won a Test series in England for the fourth time by wrapping up a 160-run victory in the third Test at Trent Bridge on Monday, bringing an end to the international career of England&rsquo;s captain, Ben Stokes.Resuming on 103 for four and chasing an unlikely 373 to win, England were dismissed for 212 soon after lunch on day five as New Zealand clinched the series 2-1.Ali Martin&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abject-england-end-stokes-era-with-rare-home-series-defeat-by-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abject-england-end-stokes-era-with-rare-home-series-defeat-by-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes' England career ends with NZ series defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes&rsquo; storied England career ends in a series defeat by New Zealand, who wrap up the third and deciding Test on the final day in Nottingham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-england-career-ends-with-nz-series-defeat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-england-career-ends-with-nz-series-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: Ben Stokes bows out in third men’s Test, day five – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from final day at Trent Bridge, starts 11am BST<br />
Stokes announces England retirement | Email CameronWe&rsquo;ve had a couple people emailing in (get in contact here) about their thoughts from yesterday.Liam (hello, Liam) doesn&rsquo;t hold back: &ldquo;I thought yesterday was a display of complete arrogance, in keeping with the shambles of the last couple of years.&rdquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-ben-stokes-bows-out-in-third-mens-test-day-five-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-ben-stokes-bows-out-in-third-mens-test-day-five-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abbott's mentorship has 'changed my life' - Baker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire fast bowler Sonny Baker says Kyle Abbott's mentorship helped him on his journey to becoming an England Test player.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abbotts-mentorship-has-changed-my-life-baker/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abbotts-mentorship-has-changed-my-life-baker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A helter-skelter ride: Brilliant, charismatic Stokes is one of England’s best captains ever | Vic Marks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite disappointments we remain indebted to an all-round talent for transforming the way in which Test cricket is playedLast year I completed a book on England&rsquo;s cricket captains since Mike Brearley and the final chapter was devoted to Ben Stokes. It began with the observation: &ldquo;There is jeopardy here&rdquo;; it ended with the conclusion: &ldquo;I would be hard pressed to name anyone in the last few decades who has done more than Ben Stokes to keep a format [Test cricket], still be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-helter-skelter-ride-brilliant-charismatic-stokes-is-one-of-englands-best-captains-ever-vic-marks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-helter-skelter-ride-brilliant-charismatic-stokes-is-one-of-englands-best-captains-ever-vic-marks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson replaces Malan as Ireland head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heinrich Malan stands down as head coach of Ireland's cricket team, less than 24 hours after the historic Twenty20 series win over world champions India, and is replaced by Gary Wilson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wilson-replaces-malan-as-ireland-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wilson-replaces-malan-as-ireland-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s T20 World Cup ‘breaks cricket into mainstream’ but money still an issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Success of hosts England has helped the tournament but Netherlands coach had to give up her job to guide her countryThe results are in: England will play South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday, after Australia face off against West Indies on Tuesday. It all came down to the double-header at Lord&rsquo;s on Sunday, played in front of a crowd of 27,000, which began with South Africa limping across the line against Bangladesh despite a flurry of late wickets, and ended with India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-breaks-cricket-into-mainstream-but-money-still-an-issue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-breaks-cricket-into-mainstream-but-money-still-an-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was historic weekend the biggest in Irish cricket history?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the men's and women's sides both made history with victories over India and the West Indies, was it the biggest weekend in Irish cricket history?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/was-historic-weekend-the-biggest-in-irish-cricket-history/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/was-historic-weekend-the-biggest-in-irish-cricket-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes was fallible but that is what made him the people’s champion | Mark Ramprakash]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder was a superb player but it was his vulnerability, personality and passion which won the hearts of England fansBen Stokes has been a magnificent player for England, and leaves a legacy of individual brilliance and inspirational leadership. However you want to judge him, whether it is the quality&nbsp;of his bowling, his batting and his fielding, his sometimes heroic determination, or the character that makes him uniquely able to connect with teammates and with the public, he is among]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-was-fallible-but-that-is-what-made-him-the-peoples-champion-mark-ramprakash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-was-fallible-but-that-is-what-made-him-the-peoples-champion-mark-ramprakash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes exit unconventional for an English great - Agnew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes' shock retirement as England captain during the third Test against New Zealand was unconventional - just like the great player himself, says Jonathan Agnew.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-exit-unconventional-for-an-english-great-agnew/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-exit-unconventional-for-an-english-great-agnew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent stun Hants as Lees ties record in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half-centuries from Daniel Bell-Drummond and Sam Billings inspire Kent to victory over South Group leaders Hampshire in the T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-stun-hants-as-lees-ties-record-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-stun-hants-as-lees-ties-record-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's so much people don't see' - Stokes on retirement decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following day four of England's third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, captain Ben Stokes explains his reasons for announcing his retiring, saying "the time was right" to leave international cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/theres-so-much-people-dont-see-stokes-on-retirement-decision/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/theres-so-much-people-dont-see-stokes-on-retirement-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retirement the best thing for me - Stokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes describes the reasons for his international retirement as he says he became 'burned out' in the build-up to the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/retirement-the-best-thing-for-me-stokes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/retirement-the-best-thing-for-me-stokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England heading for series defeat against NZ after chaotic day]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's cricketers are heading for a series defeat after a chaotic fourth day at Trent Bridge in the third Test against New Zealand, where the home side closed on 103-4, needing 270 runs to win and avoid a series defeat in Ben Stokes' last in charge, following his shock announcement that he'll be retiring from international cricket after the match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-heading-for-series-defeat-against-nz-after-chaotic-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-heading-for-series-defeat-against-nz-after-chaotic-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes marks England retirement in extraordinary fashion but New Zealand dominate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third Test D4: NZ 438 &amp; 288-9dec; England 354 &amp; 103-4Captain takes wicket moments after announcementIt was one of the most extraordinary scenes witnessed in a career positively littered with them. Ten or so minutes before tea on the fourth day against New Zealand, about to start the 11th over of another marathon spell, Ben Stokes stood at the top of his mark as a ripple of applause suddenly turned into a standing ovation.Moments earlier the England and Wales Cricket Board had announced t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-marks-england-retirement-in-extraordinary-fashion-but-new-zealand-dominate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-marks-england-retirement-in-extraordinary-fashion-but-new-zealand-dominate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I think he's had enough' - is it the right time for Stokes to step away?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captains Michael Vaughan and Sir Alastair Cook discuss the potential reasons why Ben Stokes has chosen to retire, following the conclusion of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-think-hes-had-enough-is-it-the-right-time-for-stokes-to-step-away/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-think-hes-had-enough-is-it-the-right-time-for-stokes-to-step-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: Ben Stokes’ retirement announced during day four – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes announced his England retirement, took a wicket and opened the batting &ndash; but New Zealand ended the day close to sealing victory39th over: New Zealand 125-3 (Ravindra 62, Mitchell 29) Archer from the Stuart Broad End, he&rsquo;s up to the mid to high eighties on the speed gun and gets a nasty ball to lift and smash Mitchell on the hand. The batter wrings it out and briefly resembles Ali G as he does so. Mitchell drops into the leg side and gets off strike. Ravindra clips off his]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-ben-stokes-retirement-announced-during-day-four-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-ben-stokes-retirement-announced-during-day-four-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India out after defeat by Australia, England to play SA]]></title><description><![CDATA[India are knocked out of the T20 World Cup at the group stage by a six-wicket defeat by Australia, meaning South Africa will play England in the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-out-after-defeat-by-australia-england-to-play-sa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-out-after-defeat-by-australia-england-to-play-sa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia dump India out of Women’s T20 World Cup with record chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group 1: Australia, 172-4, beat India, 170-4, by 6 wktsEllyse Perry and Ash Gardner put on 100 off 59 ballsIt was the quintessential Australian performance. They had no need for a win in their fifth and last group game, having already qualified for a Women&rsquo;s T20 World Cup semi-final by winning their first four. India, conversely, desperately needed one to qualify. And it looked as if they had it, after a late surge with the bat to reach 170, then an early squeeze to have Australia needing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-dump-india-out-of-womens-t20-world-cup-with-record-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-dump-india-out-of-womens-t20-world-cup-with-record-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolutely pathetic!' - Vaughan furious at Brook dismissal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook is caught for 21 in England's second innings against New Zealand - a dismissal which former England captain Michael Vaughan calls "pathetic" as England fall to 72-3, chasing 373 to win the third and final Test match at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/absolutely-pathetic-vaughan-furious-at-brook-dismissal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/absolutely-pathetic-vaughan-furious-at-brook-dismissal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: Ben Stokes’ retirement announced during day four – live reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain reveals retirement &ndash; then opens batting<br />
Stokes retires: full story | Gallery | Email Tanya39th over: New Zealand 125-3 (Ravindra 62, Mitchell 29) Archer from the Stuart Broad End, he&rsquo;s up to the mid to high eighties on the speed gun and gets a nasty ball to lift and smash Mitchell on the hand. The batter wrings it out and briefly resembles Ali G as he does so. Mitchell drops into the leg side and gets off strike. Ravindra clips off his hip to make it two singles off the over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-ben-stokes-retirement-announced-during-day-four-live-reaction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-ben-stokes-retirement-announced-during-day-four-live-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semi-finalists confirmed at Women's T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the group stages of the Women's T20 World Cup reaches the final week, BBC Sport looks at who needs what to reach the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/semi-finalists-confirmed-at-womens-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/semi-finalists-confirmed-at-womens-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes’ remarkable England career: in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the England captain announced his international retirement, we look back at the highs and lows of the all-rounder&rsquo;s incredible career Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-remarkable-england-career-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-remarkable-england-career-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia win by six wickets to end India’s semi-final hopes: Women’s T20 World Cup – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia advance to the semi-finals unbeaten, and ensure South Africa will join them after defeating India at Lord&rsquo;sChanges for both sides.Just the one for India as Kranti Gaud come back for Nandani Sharma. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-win-by-six-wickets-to-end-indias-semi-final-hopes-womens-t20-world-cup-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-win-by-six-wickets-to-end-indias-semi-final-hopes-womens-t20-world-cup-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia win by six wickets to end India’s semi-final hopes: Women’s T20 World Cup – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia chase down 171 to win at Lord&rsquo;sStart time: 2.30pm BST/11.30pm AESTChanges for both sides.Just the one for India as Kranti Gaud come back for Nandani Sharma. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-win-by-six-wickets-to-end-indias-semi-final-hopes-womens-t20-world-cup-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-win-by-six-wickets-to-end-indias-semi-final-hopes-womens-t20-world-cup-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland clinch shock 2-0 T20 series win over India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland's historic weekend continues as they inflict a first Twenty20 series defeat on India since 2023 with a dramatic one-run victory at Stormont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-clinch-shock-2-0-t20-series-win-over-india/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-clinch-shock-2-0-t20-series-win-over-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Boring' Mitchell reaches a 'brilliant' century to give NZ control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Daryl Mitchell's best shots as he reaches a century for New Zealand against England on day four of their Test match series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/boring-mitchell-reaches-a-brilliant-century-to-give-nz-control/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/boring-mitchell-reaches-a-brilliant-century-to-give-nz-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is remarkable' - Stokes gets guard of honour as he opens batting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the moment Ben Stokes opens the batting for England in their second innings against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, with the captain given a guard of honour and a standing ovation, following the news of his imminent retirement once the third Test is over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/this-is-remarkable-stokes-gets-guard-of-honour-as-he-opens-batting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/this-is-remarkable-stokes-gets-guard-of-honour-as-he-opens-batting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can't believe it!' - Vaughan reacts to Stokes' retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the moment former England captain Michael Vaughan finds out on Test Match Special that current England captain Ben Stokes is retiring at the end of the third and final Test match against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-cant-believe-it-vaughan-reacts-to-stokes-retirement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-cant-believe-it-vaughan-reacts-to-stokes-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: Ben Stokes’ retirement announced during day four – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from Trent Bridge, play starts 11am BST<br />
Day three report | Read the Spin | Mail Tanya39th over: New Zealand 125-3 (Ravindra 62, Mitchell 29) Archer from the Stuart Broad End, he&rsquo;s up to the mid to high eighties on the speed gun and gets a nasty ball to lift and smash Mitchell on the hand. The batter wrings it out and briefly resembles Ali G as he does so. Mitchell drops into the leg side and gets off strike. Ravindra clips off his hip to make it two singles off the over.How&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-ben-stokes-retirement-announced-during-day-four-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-ben-stokes-retirement-announced-during-day-four-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the dressing room as Stokes tells team he's retiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the moment England captain Ben Stokes tells his teammates that he will be retiring from Test cricket at the conclusion of the third and final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/inside-the-dressing-room-as-stokes-tells-team-hes-retiring/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/inside-the-dressing-room-as-stokes-tells-team-hes-retiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That's why he's a great' - Stokes strikes first ball after announcing retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the moment Ben Stokes takes the wicket of Zak Foulkes in his first ball since his retirement is announced during the third day of the final Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thats-why-hes-a-great-stokes-strikes-first-ball-after-announcing-retirement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thats-why-hes-a-great-stokes-strikes-first-ball-after-announcing-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes announces retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes announces his retirement from international cricket during the ongoing third Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-captain-ben-stokes-announces-retirement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-captain-ben-stokes-announces-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England Test captain Ben Stokes announces international retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stokes takes wicket in third Test just after news breaksCaptain informed teammates before Sunday&rsquo;s play beganBen Stokes has announced his retirement as captain of England&rsquo;s Test team, and from all international cricket, effective as of the end of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.The announcement was made with England in the field, and as Stokes laboured through a trademark extended bowling spell in an effort to swing the game his team&rsquo;s way. Ever the man for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-test-captain-ben-stokes-announces-international-retirement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-test-captain-ben-stokes-announces-international-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archive: Relive Stokes' Headingley innings to help England beat Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Ben Stokes announces his retirement from Test cricket, BBC Sport looks back at his match-winning innings at Headingley during the 2019 Ashes which former captain Sir Alastair Cook described as "the greatest innings ever played by an Englishman".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archive-relive-stokes-headingley-innings-to-help-england-beat-australia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archive-relive-stokes-headingley-innings-to-help-england-beat-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket immediately]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes is to retire from international cricket as the 35-year-old brings the curtain down on an illustrious career]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-captain-ben-stokes-to-retire-from-international-cricket-immediately/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-captain-ben-stokes-to-retire-from-international-cricket-immediately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: third men’s cricket Test, day four – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from Trent Bridge, play starts 11am BST<br />
Day three report | Read the Spin | Mail Tanya39th over: New Zealand 125-3 (Ravindra 62, Mitchell 29) Archer from the Stuart Broad End, he&rsquo;s up to the mid to high eighties on the speed gun and gets a nasty ball to lift and smash Mitchell on the hand. The batter wrings it out and briefly resembles Ali G as he does so. Mitchell drops into the leg side and gets off strike. Ravindra clips off his hip to make it two singles off the over.How&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-cricket-test-day-four-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-cricket-test-day-four-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v India: Women’s T20 World Cup – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the teams&rsquo; final Group A game at Lord&rsquo;sStart time in London is 2.30pm BST/11.30pm AESTChanges for both sides.Just the one for India as Kranti Gaud come back for Nandani Sharma. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-womens-t20-world-cup-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-womens-t20-world-cup-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 World Cup: Pick your team of the tournament as semi-finals loom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Select your standout XI for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-pick-your-team-of-the-tournament-as-semi-finals-loom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-pick-your-team-of-the-tournament-as-semi-finals-loom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 World Cup: Pick your team of the tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Select your standout XI for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-pick-your-team-of-the-tournament/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-pick-your-team-of-the-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe v Bangladesh - one-off Test scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the one-off Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-v-bangladesh-one-off-test-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-v-bangladesh-one-off-test-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England never been more confident going into semi - Edwards]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have "never been more confident" going into a World Cup semi-final, says coach Charlotte Edwards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-never-been-more-confident-going-into-semi-edwards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-never-been-more-confident-going-into-semi-edwards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England’s Wyatt-Hodge blasts New Zealand out of Women’s T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group B: England, 164-1, bt New Zealand, 163-6, by nine wktsOpener scores unbeaten 89 to oust defending championsNew Zealand&rsquo;s World Cup title defence came to a soggy end at the Oval on Saturday night, as England danced home by nine wickets in a one-sided hammering thanks to a 128-run partnership between Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sophia Dunkley. The crowd of 21,018 was a record for a Women&rsquo;s T20 World Cup group-stage match.England have topped Group B and will more than likely face either]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-wyatt-hodge-blasts-new-zealand-out-of-womens-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-wyatt-hodge-blasts-new-zealand-out-of-womens-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England thrash New Zealand by nine wickets to eliminate them from Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England sail into the semi-finals undefeated after an unbeaten 89 from Danni Wyatt-Hodge thrills record Oval crowd1st over: New Zealand 1-0 (Kerr 1, Gaze 0) Linsey Smith with the new ball. Tosses it from hand to hand, collar buttoned up to the top, white suncream smeared in a stripe across her nose and cheeks. Just a single from the over as Smith is on the money straight away.The commentators are all very interested in the &ldquo;greenish tinge&rdquo; on the pitch.. Manna for Lauren Bell perhap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-thrash-new-zealand-by-nine-wickets-to-eliminate-them-from-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-thrash-new-zealand-by-nine-wickets-to-eliminate-them-from-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyatt-Hodge smashes unbeaten 89 as England race into semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's winning run at the T20 World Cup continues with a rampant nine-wicket victory over New Zealand in their final group game at The Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wyatt-hodge-smashes-unbeaten-89-as-england-race-into-semis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wyatt-hodge-smashes-unbeaten-89-as-england-race-into-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supersub Foulkes key to New Zealand’s day three turnaround against England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Foulkes&rsquo; three wickets helped restrict England to 354Bowler replaced Blair Tickner as concussion subZak Foulkes said that before play on Saturday New Zealand decided to attempt a new method of outfoxing England&rsquo;s batters: by staying &ldquo;as boring as possible&rdquo;. If the process was deliberately dull, the results were electrifying. Having started their first innings on Friday by scoring 223 at 4.96 an over for the loss of just two wickets, the next day England completed it b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/supersub-foulkes-key-to-new-zealands-day-three-turnaround-against-england/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/supersub-foulkes-key-to-new-zealands-day-three-turnaround-against-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women&rsquo;s World Cup news, 6.30pm BST start at the Oval<br />
Sign up for The Spin cricket newsletter | And mail Tanya1st over: New Zealand 1-0 (Kerr 1, Gaze 0) Linsey Smith with the new ball. Tosses it from hand to hand, collar buttoned up to the top, white suncream smeared in a stripe across her nose and cheeks. Just a single from the over as Smith is on the money straight away.The commentators are all very interested in the &ldquo;greenish tinge&rdquo; on the pitch.. Manna for Lauren Bell perha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravindra helps New Zealand build 204-run lead against England in decisive third Test – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England lose eight wickets for 130 runs in Nottingham to cede control of deciding Test match to New Zealand49th over: England 228-4 (Brook 2, Smith 1) Nathan Smith started with a wicket maiden, using the crease, swinging the ball and deploying wobble seam. After dismissing Root, he has Brook in his sights, with Blundell still standing up as he did for both these superstars at the Oval. Smith beats Brook outside off with the ball that doesn&rsquo;t jag back in, and Brook may well be relieved to g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ravindra-helps-new-zealand-build-204-run-lead-against-england-in-decisive-third-test-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ravindra-helps-new-zealand-build-204-run-lead-against-england-in-decisive-third-test-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ravindra puts New Zealand in dominant position after England fail to take advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third Test D3: New Zealand 438 &amp; 120-3; England 354England lose eight wickets for 130 runs Things can change quickly in cricket. Just as England thought a reset had occurred at Lord&rsquo;s, only for a late night in Chelsea to put paid to that notion, so the nature of the pitch lurched significantly on a gripping third day at Trent Bridge.Gone was the road from which the ball repeatedly raced across the parched outfield during the first two days. In its place &ndash; influenced by a slight d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ravindra-puts-new-zealand-in-dominant-position-after-england-fail-to-take-advantage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ravindra-puts-new-zealand-in-dominant-position-after-england-fail-to-take-advantage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Someone’s about to switch the music off, leaving Rob Key without a chair to sit on | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future of England&rsquo;s managing director looks perilous given he&rsquo;s more expendable than Stokes or McCullumIn the aughts, when the internet was the place you went to watch babies bite their big brother&rsquo;s finger, find out what Ashton Kutcher had for breakfast or follow the Test on your holiday with those two blokes who did the Guardian&rsquo;s over-by-over, someone made a gif of Rob Key, the memory of which will be instantly familiar to anyone who saw it, even two decades later.Key]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/someones-about-to-switch-the-music-off-leaving-rob-key-without-a-chair-to-sit-on-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/someones-about-to-switch-the-music-off-leaving-rob-key-without-a-chair-to-sit-on-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: third men’s cricket Test, day three – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the third day at Trent Bridge from 11am BST<br />
Second-day report | Read the Spin | Mail Tim49th over: England 228-4 (Brook 2, Smith 1) Nathan Smith started with a wicket maiden, using the crease, swinging the ball and deploying wobble seam. After dismissing Root, he has Brook in his sights, with Blundell still standing up as he did for both these superstars at the Oval. Smith beats Brook outside off with the ball that doesn&rsquo;t jag back in, and Brook may well be relieved to get down the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-cricket-test-day-three-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-cricket-test-day-three-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Strikeout’: Cricket World Cup winner Plunkett makes instant impact in baseball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran of 2019 champions in first game for Oakland side&lsquo;The hitter &#8203;didn&rsquo;t know what &zwnj;was coming&rsquo;The former England cricketer Liam Plunkett swapped his cricket colours for a &#8288;baseball glove, playing his first game for the independent American club Oakland Ballers &ndash; and &#8288;even claiming a &#8288;strikeout.The 41-year-old was part of England&rsquo;s 2019 World Cup-winning side &mdash; his final international appearance &mdash; taking three &#8288;wicke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/strikeout-cricket-world-cup-winner-plunkett-makes-instant-impact-in-baseball/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/strikeout-cricket-world-cup-winner-plunkett-makes-instant-impact-in-baseball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens’ George slams Auvaa’s ‘unacceptable behaviour’ in nightclub incident with England cricketers]]></title><description><![CDATA[England veteran says Samoan &lsquo;immature &ndash; but a good kid&rsquo;Academy player &lsquo;a rabbit in the headlights in London&rsquo;Jamie George has criticised his Saracens teammate Totoa Auvaa&rsquo;s &ldquo;unacceptable&rdquo; behaviour during the nightclub incident that led to the cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped by England but insisted he was &ldquo;a good kid&rdquo;.The England international and former captain described the 21-year-old Samoan back-row as &ldquo;a r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saracens-george-slams-auvaas-unacceptable-behaviour-in-nightclub-incident-with-england-cricketers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saracens-george-slams-auvaas-unacceptable-behaviour-in-nightclub-incident-with-england-cricketers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens’ George slams Auvaa’s ‘unacceptable behaviour’ after nightclub incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[England veteran says Samoan &lsquo;immature &ndash; but a good kid&rsquo;Academy player &lsquo;a rabbit in the headlights in London&rsquo;Jamie George has criticised his Saracens teammate Totoa Auvaa&rsquo;s &ldquo;unacceptable&rdquo; behaviour during the nightclub incident that led to the cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson being dropped by England but insisted he was &ldquo;a good kid&rdquo;.The England international and former captain described the 21-year-old Samoan back-row as &ldquo;a r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saracens-george-slams-auvaas-unacceptable-behaviour-after-nightclub-incident/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saracens-george-slams-auvaas-unacceptable-behaviour-after-nightclub-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: third men’s Test, day three – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the third day at Trent Bridge from 11am BST<br />
Second-day report | Read the Spin | Mail TimMorning everyone and welcome to the third act of a riveting drama. England won the first Test, New Zealand won the second. New Zealand won the first day of this Test, England won the second. Who&rsquo;s going to win the third? Who knows!If the game is to have a winner, according to CricViz, it&rsquo;s now twice as likely to be England (who apparently have a 45pc chance) as New Zealand (20pc). Are they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-test-day-three-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-test-day-three-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka beat Scotland to keep semi-final hopes alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka keep their slim hopes of reaching a first Women's T20 World Cup semi-final alive with a nail-biting three-wicket win over Scotland at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-beat-scotland-to-keep-semi-final-hopes-alive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-beat-scotland-to-keep-semi-final-hopes-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India-born Moondra realises dream in famous Ireland win]]></title><description><![CDATA[India-born bowler Jai Moondra says helping Ireland claim a historic T20 win over the world champions is a "dream come true".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-born-moondra-realises-dream-in-famous-ireland-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-born-moondra-realises-dream-in-famous-ireland-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How fitter Duckett got back to his best]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Duckett has lost "five or six" kilograms since the Ashes - this is how he reaped the rewards with a century for England in the third Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-fitter-duckett-got-back-to-his-best/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-fitter-duckett-got-back-to-his-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England seeing benefits of fitness drive - Capsey]]></title><description><![CDATA[England are starting to see the benefits of their improvement in fitness and fielding at the T20 World Cup, having not lived up to standards previously, says all-rounder Alice Capsey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-seeing-benefits-of-fitness-drive-capsey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-seeing-benefits-of-fitness-drive-capsey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Duckett says shedding pounds has helped him pile on runs for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening batter credits fitness regime for form in heatDuckett stepped away from nets for four-week bootcampAfter scoring his first Test century for more than a year Ben Duckett revealed that shedding some weight has helped him to pile on the runs, with a post-winter fitness regime catapulting him into the summer in form that was glimpsed in the first two games of the series and has been obvious in the third.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s an area of my career where I haven&rsquo;t necessarily helped myself or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-duckett-says-shedding-pounds-has-helped-him-pile-on-runs-for-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-duckett-says-shedding-pounds-has-helped-him-pile-on-runs-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warwickshire stun Surrey as Hampshire move top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warwickshire provide arguably the shock of this season's Women's T20 Blast as they move off bottom spot by beating high-flying Surrey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/warwickshire-stun-surrey-as-hampshire-move-top/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/warwickshire-stun-surrey-as-hampshire-move-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes and Duckett star as England fight back against New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes takes three early wickets before Ben Duckett hits 113 with the bat as England fight back on day two of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-and-duckett-star-as-england-fight-back-against-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-and-duckett-star-as-england-fight-back-against-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicholls’ drop defines the day as Duckett cashes in on luck to deliver for England | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[On an unforgiving Trent Bridge pitch where the runs flow like melted butter, every mistake in the field is measured in centuriesThe stands around Trent Bridge were looking pretty thin by the time England&rsquo;s opening batters made it out to the middle. Not that there were any spare tickets going, the first three days of the game are sold out, only plenty of the people who had bought them had beaten a retreat to the shady parts round the back of the ground. It was a pitiless day for cricket, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nicholls-drop-defines-the-day-as-duckett-cashes-in-on-luck-to-deliver-for-england-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nicholls-drop-defines-the-day-as-duckett-cashes-in-on-luck-to-deliver-for-england-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes sparks England recovery as Duckett finds his groove against New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third Test day two: New Zealand 438; England 223-2Duckett out for 113 off 99 balls as hosts hit backBefore the start of this deciding third Test against New Zealand, Brendon McCullum was overheard saying he was set to learn a fair bit about his England team.After a Lord&rsquo;s surface that featured seamers fishing with dynamite and then the semi-skimmed XI chosen for the Oval, no one quite knew whether a flat pitch such as Trent Bridge&rsquo;s would rekindle the aggressive batting of the previo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-sparks-england-recovery-as-duckett-finds-his-groove-against-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-sparks-england-recovery-as-duckett-finds-his-groove-against-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England battled back to trail by 215 runs at Trent Bridge, with Ben Duckett making a century after Ben Stokes took three wickets in a superb spell87th over: New Zealand 370-4 (Mitchell 8, O&rsquo;Rourke 0) Archer&rsquo;s looking sharp, starting the over with an 87mph inswinger. Though he follows that up with a loose, wide one. The England quick sends down a couple of bumpers and has his first maiden of the innings.86th over: New Zealand 370-4 (Mitchell 8, O&rsquo;Rourke 0) It&rsquo;s Josh Tongue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-cricket-test-day-two-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-cricket-test-day-two-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duckett &amp; Stokes haul England back into third Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Duckett&rsquo;s scintillating century builds on an inspirational spell from Ben Stokes to haul England back into the decisive third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/duckett-amp-stokes-haul-england-back-into-third-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/duckett-amp-stokes-haul-england-back-into-third-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland rattle through India to claim first ever win over world T20 champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland 182-9; India 148; Ireland win by 34 runsThree wickets on debut from Ireland&rsquo;s Matt HollardIreland defeated India for the first time in men&rsquo;s international cricket with an unexpected 34-run victory over the world T20 champions at Stormont.Ireland recovered from 51 for four to post 182 for nine, before an attack inspired by debutants Matt Hollard and Jai Moondra left India all out for 148 with seven balls remaining. This was the tourists&rsquo; first defeat since winning a seco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-rattle-through-india-to-claim-first-ever-win-over-world-t20-champions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-rattle-through-india-to-claim-first-ever-win-over-world-t20-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It will mean so much to him' - Duckett delights as England fight back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Duckett makes a "very entertaining" 113 from 99 balls on his home ground of Trent Bridge for his seventh Test century, giving England the perfect start to their first innings, responding to New Zealand's 438 on day two of the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-will-mean-so-much-to-him-duckett-delights-as-england-fight-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-will-mean-so-much-to-him-duckett-delights-as-england-fight-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nightwatchman O’Rourke plucks form with bat from thin air to frustrate England]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand bowler had 19 runs from his previous 23 Test innings but doubled his total in first innings at Trent BridgeIt was on the morning of the second day of the previous Test that England effectively surrendered it, and it might just be that on the morning of the second day of this one they turned it in their favour. A different captain, a transformed team, a complete contrast in intensity and outcome &ndash; but for all that it still started amid echoes of a familiar and really quite irrit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nightwatchman-orourke-plucks-form-with-bat-from-thin-air-to-frustrate-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nightwatchman-orourke-plucks-form-with-bat-from-thin-air-to-frustrate-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nightwatcher O’Rourke plucks form with bat from thin air to frustrate England]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand bowler had 19 runs from his previous 23 Test innings but doubled his total in first innings at Trent BridgeIt was on the morning of the second day of the previous Test that England in effect surrendered it, and it might just be that on the morning of the second day of this one they turned it in their favour. A different captain, a transformed team, a complete contrast in intensity and outcome &ndash; but for all that, it still started amid echoes of a familiar and really quite irrita]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nightwatcher-orourke-plucks-form-with-bat-from-thin-air-to-frustrate-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nightwatcher-orourke-plucks-form-with-bat-from-thin-air-to-frustrate-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland stun world champions India for historic T20 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland pull off a massive shock as they beat world champions India for the first time in Friday's opening T20 international in Belfast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-stun-world-champions-india-for-historic-t20-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-stun-world-champions-india-for-historic-t20-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: third men’s cricket Test, day two – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from second day at Trent Bridge from 11am BST<br />
Day one report | Read The Spin | And you can mail James87th over: New Zealand 370-4 (Mitchell 8, O&rsquo;Rourke 0) Archer&rsquo;s looking sharp, starting the over with an 87mph inswinger. Though he follows that up with a loose, wide one. The England quick sends down a couple of bumpers and has his first maiden of the innings.86th over: New Zealand 370-4 (Mitchell 8, O&rsquo;Rourke 0) It&rsquo;s Josh Tongue to have a go from the other end &he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-cricket-test-day-two-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-cricket-test-day-two-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowler York returns amazing 10-7 figures in club game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swing bowler David York produces astonishing figures of 10-7 in a Northamptonshire County League club match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bowler-york-returns-amazing-10-7-figures-in-club-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bowler-york-returns-amazing-10-7-figures-in-club-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The woman leading Cameroonian cricket's 'Roger Milla' generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madeleine Nseke Sissako has big ambitions to make Cameroon "one of the biggest cricket-playing nations in Africa and globally".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-woman-leading-cameroonian-crickets-roger-milla-generation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-woman-leading-cameroonian-crickets-roger-milla-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: heat, animals, money and a big week at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the news in football, cricket, tennis, rugby, golf, athletics and cycling? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-heat-animals-money-and-a-big-week-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-heat-animals-money-and-a-big-week-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We'll see who's right' - Stokes and Santner clash over dismissal]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was controversy on the second morning of the third Test between England and New Zealand with the dismissal of Mitchell Santner. Santner was given out after the ball appeared to hit his glove, but the batter was convinced that the ball had hit his arm guard and reviewed. However, the third umpire stuck with the original decision to give Ben Stokes a vital wicket and the 250th of his Test career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/well-see-whos-right-stokes-and-santner-clash-over-dismissal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/well-see-whos-right-stokes-and-santner-clash-over-dismissal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghan women ask ICC for 'clear answers' on future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afghanistan Women's cricket team call on the International Cricket Council to give them a "clear answer" on what their future looks like.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/afghan-women-ask-icc-for-clear-answers-on-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/afghan-women-ask-icc-for-clear-answers-on-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: third men’s Test, day two – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket updates from second day at Trent Bridge from 11am BST<br />
Day one report | Read the Spin | Mail Taha87th over: New Zealand 370-4 (Mitchell 8, O&rsquo;Rourke 0) Archer&rsquo;s looking sharp, starting the over with an 87mph inswinger. Though he follows that up with a loose, wide one. The England quick sends down a couple of bumpers and has his first maiden of the innings.86th over: New Zealand 370-4 (Mitchell 8, O&rsquo;Rourke 0) It&rsquo;s Josh Tongue to have a go from the other end &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-test-day-two-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-test-day-two-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain stopped play? Biggest worry now in British sport is extreme heat | Emma John]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate crisis is on show every day when sportspeople do their thing and the rest of us sweat on the sofaNothing sharpens the distinction between professional athletes and the rest of us like a week of truly hot weather. While we&rsquo;re apologetically crying off long-in-the-diary engagements &ndash; so sorry, just can&rsquo;t face it in this weather &ndash; elite sportspeople are blinking the rivulets of sweat out of their eyes while squinting under a hot and heavy helmet, then doing 22-yard s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rain-stopped-play-biggest-worry-now-in-british-sport-is-extreme-heat-emma-john/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rain-stopped-play-biggest-worry-now-in-british-sport-is-extreme-heat-emma-john/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot stuff: players and fans have to adjust to sport’s new normal and sweat it out | Emma John]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate crisis is on show every day when sportspeople do their thing and the rest of us suffer on the sofa or in the standsNothing sharpens the distinction between professional athletes and the rest of us like a week of truly hot weather. While we&rsquo;re apologetically crying off long&#8209;in&#8209;the-diary engagements &ndash; so sorry, just can&rsquo;t face it in this weather &ndash; elite sportspeople are blinking the rivulets of sweat out of their eyes while squinting under a hot and heav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hot-stuff-players-and-fans-have-to-adjust-to-sports-new-normal-and-sweat-it-out-emma-john/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hot-stuff-players-and-fans-have-to-adjust-to-sports-new-normal-and-sweat-it-out-emma-john/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sooryavanshi, 15, has 'natural abilities' to shine for India]]></title><description><![CDATA[ndia batting coach Sitanshu Kotak feels 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the "natural abilities" to make his mark in international cricket if he makes his debut against Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-15-has-natural-abilities-to-shine-for-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-15-has-natural-abilities-to-shine-for-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa beat Netherlands as Brits hits superb century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the highlights as South Africa beat Netherlands by 88 runs, with Tazmin Brits hitting a superb century in the Women's T20 World Cup in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-beat-netherlands-as-brits-hits-superb-century/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-beat-netherlands-as-brits-hits-superb-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India and South Africa take semi-final fight to final day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group stage of the Women's T20 World Cup concludes on Sunday with a must-win fixture for India against Australia at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-and-south-africa-take-semi-final-fight-to-final-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-and-south-africa-take-semi-final-fight-to-final-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand bemoan lack of ‘clinical nature’ despite dominating England]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand reach 361-4 on day one of third TestDevon Conway admits &lsquo;struggles&rsquo; after knock of 157When New Zealand last played at Trent Bridge, Tim Southee was in their team and Luke Ronchi in their dressing room. They batted first, scored 318 for four on the first day, 553 in their first innings, and lost. Four years on, with eight members of the 2022 side still in their squad, they finished the opening day on 361 for four but may have an old, bad memory impinging on their jubilatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-bemoan-lack-of-clinical-nature-despite-dominating-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-bemoan-lack-of-clinical-nature-despite-dominating-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits gets first T20 international century with flawless 114]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Tazmin Brits' brilliant unbeaten 114 for South Africa as they take on Netherlands in the women's T20 World Cup in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brits-gets-first-t20-international-century-with-flawless-114/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brits-gets-first-t20-international-century-with-flawless-114/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late hope for England after day of New Zealand dominance with the bat]]></title><description><![CDATA[England produce a late fightback, taking four wickets for 44 runs, to leave New Zealand 361-4 at stumps after Tom Latham and Devon Conway had earlier put on 317 for the first wicket on a scorching, opening day of the deciding third Test at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/late-hope-for-england-after-day-of-new-zealand-dominance-with-the-bat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/late-hope-for-england-after-day-of-new-zealand-dominance-with-the-bat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irritated Stokes seems slightly less sure of himself on return to England captaincy | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s main man did not look his ebullient, confident, tricksy self on a thankless day for bowlersThis all started at this same ground and against this same team. In June 2022, England were 93 for four, chasing 299 to win, and Ben Stokes told Jonny Bairstow to stop worrying and start hitting the ball for six. He did.Four years, 48 Tests, 26 victories, and 301 sixes later, Stokes and his team are fighting to keep it from all ending here. They are 361 runs behind New Zealand with six wick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/irritated-stokes-seems-slightly-less-sure-of-himself-on-return-to-england-captaincy-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/irritated-stokes-seems-slightly-less-sure-of-himself-on-return-to-england-captaincy-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England can play on NZ memories of 2022 - Southee]]></title><description><![CDATA[England can play on New Zealand memories of a remarkable Test at Trent Bridge in 2022 to turn around their series decider in Nottingham, according to assistant coach Tim Southee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-can-play-on-nz-memories-of-2022-southee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-can-play-on-nz-memories-of-2022-southee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bashir gets his day in the sun only to be put in the shade at Trent Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoaib Bashir toiled away &ndash; a missed review off his bowling cost England badly &ndash; while fans sought escape from the heatA series that started just three weeks ago amid sweaters, stormclouds and a flood of wickets at Lord&rsquo;s is reaching boiling point at Trent Bridge. Or at least the people watching it are, the action on the opening day of the concluding Test having been much less fiery than the weather in which it was played.The ground&rsquo;s preparations for these conditions see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bashir-gets-his-day-in-the-sun-only-to-be-put-in-the-shade-at-trent-bridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bashir-gets-his-day-in-the-sun-only-to-be-put-in-the-shade-at-trent-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: third men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Latham and Devon Conway added 317 for the first wicket before England fought back in the final sessionEmail! &ldquo;In the pre-match photo of Ben Stokes, he&rsquo;s batting in a sleeveless top (and probably shorts as well) &mdash; presumably what he&rsquo;s most comfortable wearing while doing a physical activity in this weather,&rdquo; begins Smylers. &ldquo;Has there been any discussion of relaxing player kit requirements during the heatwave? I&rsquo;m in an office where we&rsquo;ve been a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-cricket-test-day-one-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-cricket-test-day-one-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand’s Latham and Conway pile on runs to punish England in third Test before late wickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[3rd Test, day one: New Zealand 361-4Latham and Conway share 317-run opening standBen Stokes cut a relieved figure when his press conference before this third Test against New Zealand belatedly veered away from his recent absence for disciplinary reasons and into his favourite memories of Trent Bridge.The Ashes-sealing win in 2015 was the first that came to mind, Stuart Broad&rsquo;s eight for 15 and the like. Then came his recollections of the second Test against New Zealand here four years ago,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealands-latham-and-conway-pile-on-runs-to-punish-england-in-third-test-before-late-wickets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealands-latham-and-conway-pile-on-runs-to-punish-england-in-third-test-before-late-wickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archer and Atkinson give England late boost after Latham and Conway pile on runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[3rd Test, day one: New Zealand 361-4Latham and Conway share 317-run opening standBen Stokes cut a relieved figure when his press conference before this third Test against New Zealand belatedly veered away from his recent absence for disciplinary reasons and into his favourite memories of Trent Bridge.The Ashes win at this venue in 2015 was the first that came to mind, Stuart Broad&rsquo;s eight for 15 and the like. Then came his recollections of the second Test against New Zealand four years ago]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archer-and-atkinson-give-england-late-boost-after-latham-and-conway-pile-on-runs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archer-and-atkinson-give-england-late-boost-after-latham-and-conway-pile-on-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England strike late after huge NZ opening stand]]></title><description><![CDATA[England take two late wickets to hang in their decider against New Zealand on a brutal opening day of the third Test at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-strike-late-after-huge-nz-opening-stand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-strike-late-after-huge-nz-opening-stand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens player escapes formal sanction over nightclub punch that sparked Stokes crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Totoa Auvaa will not be disciplined for incident on 8 JuneECB understood to be bemused at lack of actionThe Saracens academy player who triggered the Ben Stokes captaincy crisis by throwing a punch at his England teammate Gus Atkinson has escaped without being disciplined.The Guardian understands that Totoa Auvaa, a 21-year-old Samoan back-row, will not face formal disciplinary action from Saracens or the Rugby Football Union despite throwing a punch at Atkinson. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saracens-player-escapes-formal-sanction-over-nightclub-punch-that-sparked-stokes-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/saracens-player-escapes-formal-sanction-over-nightclub-punch-that-sparked-stokes-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One brings two'...eventually - England finally strike on first day]]></title><description><![CDATA[England finally pick up their first wickets of the third Test as Ben Stokes dismisses Tom Latham for 151, before Joe Root removes Devon Conway for 157 in the next over as New Zealand fall from 317-0 to 319-2 on the opening day at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/one-brings-twoeventually-england-finally-strike-on-first-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/one-brings-twoeventually-england-finally-strike-on-first-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A century in the sun - Conway's confident day at the crease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots fro New Zealand's Devon Conway as he makes his eighth Test century on day one of the third Test against England at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-century-in-the-sun-conways-confident-day-at-the-crease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-century-in-the-sun-conways-confident-day-at-the-crease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: third men’s cricket Test, day one – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket updates from Trent Bridge, play at 11am BST<br />
Read The Spin | Simon Burnton&rsquo;s previewEmail! &ldquo;In the pre-match photo of Ben Stokes, he&rsquo;s batting in a sleeveless top (and probably shorts as well) &mdash; presumably what he&rsquo;s most comfortable wearing while doing a physical activity in this weather,&rdquo; begins Smylers. &ldquo;Has there been any discussion of relaxing player kit requirements during the heatwave? I&rsquo;m in an office where we&rsquo;ve been allowed t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No India players will compete in Hundred - Ashwin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not think India players will compete in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues any time soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/no-india-players-will-compete-in-hundred-ashwin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/no-india-players-will-compete-in-hundred-ashwin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: third men’s Test, day one – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket updates from Trent Bridge, play at 11am BST<br />
Read the Spin | Simon Burnton&rsquo;s preview | Mail DanielStokes confirms he&rsquo;d have batted, and that it&rsquo;s good to be back. It&rsquo;s a big week for him and the team, he says. He&rsquo;s glad to have got some runs, hopes can imprint himself on the game.On Ollie Robinson, he says they&rsquo;re making squads bigger to have different options and they don&rsquo;t want to pigeonhole a particular way of playing given varying conditions,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-test-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-mens-test-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cartoons &amp; hose hands - what makes Sooryavanshi, 15, special?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is poised to make his international debut for India against Ireland at the age of 15. BBC Sport asks three batting legends what makes him so special.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cartoons-amp-hose-hands-what-makes-sooryavanshi-15-special/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cartoons-amp-hose-hands-what-makes-sooryavanshi-15-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies v Sri Lanka - first Test scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the first Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka in Antigua.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-v-sri-lanka-first-test-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-v-sri-lanka-first-test-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Run records &amp; miserly Aussies - what we've learned from T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standout trends from the Women's T20 World Cup, including run-scoring records, curious tactics and more scoops than ever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/run-records-amp-miserly-aussies-what-weve-learned-from-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/run-records-amp-miserly-aussies-what-weve-learned-from-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyatt-Hodge propels England past West Indies and into T20 World Cup semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group 2: England, 186-7, bt West Indies, 148-5, by 38 runsWyatt-Hodge scores 65 off 42 balls; Knight adds 43England propelled themselves into the semi-finals of their home T20 World Cup with a 38-run win against West Indies on Wednesday evening at Lord&rsquo;s.A half-century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and a laboured 43 from Heather Knight helped England put 186 on the board, although the hosts&rsquo; effort was not without its nervy moments: Knight ran out first Wyatt-Hodge then herself, while the F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wyatt-hodge-propels-england-past-west-indies-and-into-t20-world-cup-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wyatt-hodge-propels-england-past-west-indies-and-into-t20-world-cup-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat West Indies by 38 runs and qualify for Women’s T20 World Cup semis – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danni Wyatt-Hodge&rsquo;s 65 helps England to a 38- run win over West Indies at boiling Lord&rsquo;s and a place in the semi-finals.First strike for West Indies as Jones swings the bat in a pretty arc but outside edges to short third.No Sciver-Brunt again today, as she continues to recuperate from that left calf strain she retwinged while batting against Ireland. Charlie Dean takes the reins. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-west-indies-by-38-runs-and-qualify-for-womens-t20-world-cup-semis-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-west-indies-by-38-runs-and-qualify-for-womens-t20-world-cup-semis-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat West Indies by 38 runs and qualify for Women’s T20 World Cup semis – live reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies failed to chase down target of 187 at Lord&rsquo;s<br />
Read the Spin | And mail TanyaFirst strike for West Indies as Jones swings the bat in a pretty arc but outside edges to short third.No Sciver-Brunt again today, as she continues to recuperate from that left calf strain she retwinged while batting against Ireland. Charlie Dean takes the reins. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-west-indies-by-38-runs-and-qualify-for-womens-t20-world-cup-semis-live-reaction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-west-indies-by-38-runs-and-qualify-for-womens-t20-world-cup-semis-live-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v West Indies: Women’s T20 World Cup – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women&rsquo;s World Cup updates from 6.30pm at Lord&rsquo;s<br />
Read the Spin | And mail TanyaHayley Matthews said they&rsquo;ll have a bowl first as the pitch looks fresh &ndash; which will suit England&rsquo;s batters very well. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s pretty warm,&rdquo; she says, &ldquo;but we all prefer it to be this temperature. &ldquo;&ldquo;We would have been happy to bowl as well,&rdquo; says Charlie Dean. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s obviously an absolute scorcher. &hellip;I think captaincy is something y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-west-indies-womens-t20-world-cup-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-west-indies-womens-t20-world-cup-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England begin yet another reset but heat is on for series decider at Trent Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[So much has happened over the first two Tests it is easy to forget the result of this series could have a big effect on the future of English cricket&ldquo;This week there&rsquo;s probably a lot more riding on it than it normally would be, going into the final game of a three-match series being 1-1,&rdquo; Ben Stokes said yesterday on Wednesday. He was facing the media for the first time since the first Test concluded with victory at Lord&rsquo;s when he spoke innocently about not being &ldquo;r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-begin-yet-another-reset-but-heat-is-on-for-series-decider-at-trent-bridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-begin-yet-another-reset-but-heat-is-on-for-series-decider-at-trent-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes apologises to England teammates and reveals ‘highest pressure’ of captaincy]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain contrite on return after curfew breachOval loss &lsquo;hurt me, because I&rsquo;m very close with Joe&rsquo;Ben Stokes has apologised to his &shy;England teammates after missing the second Test for disciplinary &shy;reasons and admitted this is &ldquo;highest amount of pressure&rdquo; he and Brendon &shy;McCullum have been under as captain and head coach.Stokes and Gus Atkinson were stood down before the 253-run defeat at the Oval, having broken the team&rsquo;s midnight curfew a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-apologises-to-england-teammates-and-reveals-highest-pressure-of-captaincy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-apologises-to-england-teammates-and-reveals-highest-pressure-of-captaincy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King meets women's cricket team that is not allowed to exist]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Charles shows his support for the Afghan women's cricket team, who are no longer allowed to play official games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/king-meets-womens-cricket-team-that-is-not-allowed-to-exist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/king-meets-womens-cricket-team-that-is-not-allowed-to-exist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes apologises to England teammates: backlash against Joe Root ‘hurt me’]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain contrite on return after curfew breachOval loss &lsquo;hurt me, because I&rsquo;m very close with Joe&rsquo;Ben Stokes has spoken for the first time about his exclusion from the second Test against New Zealand on disciplinary grounds, revealing he has apologised to his teammates and was &ldquo;hurt&rdquo; seeing Joe Root criticised as a stand-in captain.The 35-year-old was stood down before the 253-run defeat at the Oval after he and Gus Atkinson broke the team&rsquo;s curfew fol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-apologises-to-england-teammates-backlash-against-joe-root-hurt-me/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-apologises-to-england-teammates-backlash-against-joe-root-hurt-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tailenders podcast: Hot and Unhinged]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tailenders review the Mens 2nd Test between England and New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tailenders-podcast-hot-and-unhinged/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tailenders-podcast-hot-and-unhinged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must use own changing room for England tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage sensation to abide by safeguarding rulesT20 series begins in Durham next WednesdayIndia&rsquo;s teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be required to use his own changing room for safeguarding reasons on his first international tour in England this summer.Sooryavanshi, at 15 years old, is expected to make history by becoming India&rsquo;s youngest international cricketer on Friday in a Twenty20 international against Ireland in Belfast, before playing in a five-match T20 series again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/indias-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-must-use-own-changing-room-for-england-tour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/indias-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-must-use-own-changing-room-for-england-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Standing up to be counted: Tom Blundell leads brave new brand of wicketkeepers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canny seamers such as Matt Henry are thriving from the pressure that having a keeper right behind the stumps can apply on battersThey say the best wicketkeeping performance is the one you don&rsquo;t notice. But that&rsquo;s not entirely true. Take Tom Blundell&rsquo;s masterclass at the Oval this past week. Standing up to the stumps against New Zealand&rsquo;s opening bowler Matt Henry, the Black Caps gloveman was impossible to ignore.Henry&rsquo;s 11 for 109, and tons from Glenn Phillips and H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-standing-up-to-be-counted-tom-blundell-leads-brave-new-brand-of-wicketkeepers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-standing-up-to-be-counted-tom-blundell-leads-brave-new-brand-of-wicketkeepers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury cloud mars crushing Australia’s Women’s T20 World Cup win over Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia 199-7; Pakistan 86 (13.4 overs) | Australia win by 113 runsEllyse Perry top scores with 71 as Australia effectively reach semisAustralia have not yet technically qualified for the semi-finals of the Women&rsquo;s T20 World Cup, but after Pakistan became the latest opponents crushed underfoot their net run rate is so superior they are effectively there with a game to spare.The only concern from their 113-run victory at Headingley was a hand injury to wicketkeeper Beth Mooney, who battle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/injury-cloud-mars-crushing-australias-womens-t20-world-cup-win-over-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/injury-cloud-mars-crushing-australias-womens-t20-world-cup-win-over-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia thrash Pakistan by 113 runs –as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellyse Perry powers Australia to their fourth World Cup win as calamitous Pakistan run outs ruin their chances at Headingley1st over: Australia 2-1 (Perry 1, Voll 1) Not the start anyone was expecting! Unbelievable worldie from Feroza off a Mooney outside edge.What a blinder from Feroza who clutches the egg almost before it has left the chicken, diving to her right at slip. Mooney out first ball of the match! Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-australia-thrash-pakistan-by-113-runs-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-australia-thrash-pakistan-by-113-runs-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v Pakistan: Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates as Australia seek to maintain their 100% recordStart time at Headingley is 6.30pm BST/3.30am AESTAny thoughts? Email Tanya1st over: Australia 2-1 (Perry 1, Voll 1) Not the start anyone was expecting! Unbelievable worldie from Feroza off a Mooney outside edge.What a blinder from Feroza who clutches the egg almost before it has left the chicken, diving to her right at slip. Mooney out first ball of the match! Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-pakistan-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-pakistan-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Returning England captain Stokes and McCullum clear the air after ‘slight blip’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pair had long talk before training session at Trent BridgeAtkinson, Smith and Bashir also return to starting XIBen Stokes returned to the England set-up on Tuesday following talks with Brendon McCullum before training. The past fortnight, McCullum said afterwards, was essentially a &ldquo;blip&rdquo; and they are still &ldquo;very aligned&rdquo; before a third Test against New Zealand that could decide the future of their working relationship.The fact that the head coach and captain felt the nee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/returning-england-captain-stokes-and-mccullum-clear-the-air-after-slight-blip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/returning-england-captain-stokes-and-mccullum-clear-the-air-after-slight-blip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The County Championship is delivering a magnificent season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket fans were treated to a few thrills this week. It&rsquo;s just a shame the season is now on pause until late AugustBy the 99.94 Cricket BlogThis article is from The 99.94 Cricket Blog Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-county-championship-is-delivering-a-magnificent-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-county-championship-is-delivering-a-magnificent-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB reviews Yorkshire’s £1.75m payment to CEO’s company over Hundred sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanjay Patel owns more than 75% of SMP73&rsquo;s sharesCounty say work was done before his appointmentThe England and Wales Cricket Board is planning to review a payment of &pound;1.75m from Yorkshire to a company controlled by the club&rsquo;s chief executive, Sanjay Patel, for &shy;consultancy work relating to the Hundred sale.The club&rsquo;s 2025 accounts, which were circulated to members last month, show that Patel&rsquo;s company SMP73 Ltd received a commission of &pound;1.75m last year fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-reviews-yorkshires-175m-payment-to-ceos-company-over-hundred-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-reviews-yorkshires-175m-payment-to-ceos-company-over-hundred-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drones, toupees, and trees: Ask the umpire with Ian Gould]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ian Gould joins Jonathan Agnew and Phil Tufnell to answer your questions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/drones-toupees-and-trees-ask-the-umpire-with-ian-gould/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/drones-toupees-and-trees-ask-the-umpire-with-ian-gould/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham edge Northants in thriller, Glamorgan see off Surrey and more: county cricket – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham tightened their grip at the top of Division Two on the last day of action before the County Championship takes a two-month hiatusAnd, oh, what is that? Horrendous running. Billy Root called for the run, Tribe started, but then went back and somehow they both ended up at the non-striker&rsquo;s end. A furious Root stalks off, run out 0. Glamorgan 0-1.I was going to say it was weird how Tom Lawes was allowed to swap for Atkinson despite being a much better batter but in fact they average al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-edge-northants-in-thriller-glamorgan-see-off-surrey-and-more-county-cricket-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-edge-northants-in-thriller-glamorgan-see-off-surrey-and-more-county-cricket-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham edge Northants in thriller, Glamorgan see off Surrey and more: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest from around the groundsMail Tanya or comment below with your thoughtsAnd, oh, what is that? Horrendous running. Billy Root called for the run, Tribe started, but then went back and somehow they both ended up at the non-striker&rsquo;s end. A furious Root stalks off, run out 0. Glamorgan 0-1.I was going to say it was weird how Tom Lawes was allowed to swap for Atkinson despite being a much better batter but in fact they average almost exactly the same, 19.something. This game is sk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-edge-northants-in-thriller-glamorgan-see-off-surrey-and-more-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-edge-northants-in-thriller-glamorgan-see-off-surrey-and-more-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bedingham stars as leaders Durham defeat Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Bedingham scores an unbeaten century as leaders Durham defeat Northamptonshire by six wickets in their County Championship match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bedingham-stars-as-leaders-durham-defeat-northants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bedingham-stars-as-leaders-durham-defeat-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singh sets up Worcestershire win over Glos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spinner Fateh Singh takes 5-74 as Worcestershire beat Gloucestershire by five wickets in County Championship Division Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/singh-sets-up-worcestershire-win-over-glos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/singh-sets-up-worcestershire-win-over-glos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset v Warwickshire, Glamorgan beat Surrey, and more: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest from around the groundsMail Tanya or comment below with your thoughtsAnd, oh, what is that? Horrendous running. Billy Root called for the run, Tribe started, but then went back and somehow they both ended up at the non-striker&rsquo;s end. A furious Root stalks off, run out 0. Glamorgan 0-1.I was going to say it was weird how Tom Lawes was allowed to swap for Atkinson despite being a much better batter but in fact they average almost exactly the same, 19.something. This game is sk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-v-warwickshire-glamorgan-beat-surrey-and-more-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-v-warwickshire-glamorgan-beat-surrey-and-more-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paceman Milnes helps Kent to victory over Middlesex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent paceman Matt Milnes takes five wickets to help his side beat Middlesex by 49 runs in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/paceman-milnes-helps-kent-to-victory-over-middlesex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/paceman-milnes-helps-kent-to-victory-over-middlesex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncapped Coles picked for England T20 squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex all-rounder James Coles is called up by England for their T20 series against India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/uncapped-coles-picked-for-england-t20-squad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/uncapped-coles-picked-for-england-t20-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tucker captains injury-hit Ireland for India T20Is]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland name Lorcan Tucker as their permanent T20I captain as an injury-hit squad prepares to face India in two matches at Stormont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tucker-captains-injury-hit-ireland-for-india-t20is/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tucker-captains-injury-hit-ireland-for-india-t20is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset held to draw by Bears after Overton hundred]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Overton hits his third Championship century of the season but their Division One home game against Warwickshire ends in a draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-held-to-draw-by-bears-after-overton-hundred/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-held-to-draw-by-bears-after-overton-hundred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlson leads Glamorgan dash to historic win over Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiran Carlson and Colin Ingram lead Glamorgan to an historic first ever win over Surrey at Sophia Gardens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/carlson-leads-glamorgan-dash-to-historic-win-over-surrey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/carlson-leads-glamorgan-dash-to-historic-win-over-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Over the moon' - Foxes seal breakthrough win after 8,318 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire head coach Alfonso Thomas says he was "over the moon" to see his side earn a first County Championship Division One win in 23 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/over-the-moon-foxes-seal-breakthrough-win-after-8318-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/over-the-moon-foxes-seal-breakthrough-win-after-8318-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes &amp; Atkinson 'blameless for violent conduct']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson breached &ldquo;contractual obligations&rdquo; but were blameless for &ldquo;violent conduct&rdquo; in a London nightclub, according to an investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-amp-atkinson-blameless-for-violent-conduct/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-amp-atkinson-blameless-for-violent-conduct/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes saga humiliates McCullum and exposes England’s captaincy succession crisis | Mark Ramprakash]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Stokes now 35, the ECB needs to identify rising talents with the capacity to be serious people, not just young men having fun with their matesIf we learned one thing at the Oval last week, it is that this England team really needs Ben Stokes. So it came as a relief when, a couple of hours after the second Test against New Zealand ended in heavy defeat, he and Gus Atkinson were exonerated by the England and Wales Cricket Board after an investigation into their celebrations following victory]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-saga-humiliates-mccullum-and-exposes-englands-captaincy-succession-crisis-mark-ramprakash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-saga-humiliates-mccullum-and-exposes-englands-captaincy-succession-crisis-mark-ramprakash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silverwood unhappy with Essex batting effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex boss Chris Silverwood insists batting first was "absolutely the right decision" despite a heavy Championship defeat by Nottinghamshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/silverwood-unhappy-with-essex-batting-effort/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/silverwood-unhappy-with-essex-batting-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England to face Bangladesh in one-off Test in preparation for Ashes series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord&rsquo;s could stage game in May before visit of AustraliaEngland to play two Tests in Bangladesh in FebruaryEngland will prepare for the Ashes series next summer with a one-off Test against Bangladesh in late May.The venue has yet to be determined and is contingent upon where the England and Wales Cricket Board decides to stage the final of the World Test Championship the following month. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-to-face-bangladesh-in-one-off-test-in-preparation-for-ashes-series/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-to-face-bangladesh-in-one-off-test-in-preparation-for-ashes-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicholls’ experienced knock shows the way after callow England swatted aside | Simon Burnton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum relied too much on youth in the second Test, while persistence paid dividends for New ZealandIn December 2020 Henry Nicholls was a fixture in the New Zealand team, batting at No 5, but he was under pressure. In nine Tests since the end of their series against Bangladesh in early 2019 he averaged only 20.33. But they stuck with him and in his next game, against West Indies in Wellington, he scored 174 and was named player of the match.&ldquo;In another time he may not have been o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nicholls-experienced-knock-shows-the-way-after-callow-england-swatted-aside-simon-burnton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nicholls-experienced-knock-shows-the-way-after-callow-england-swatted-aside-simon-burnton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The questions facing England after awful fortnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[As English cricket deals with the fallout of an extraordinary two weeks, BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt explores the questions hanging over the entire England set-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-questions-facing-england-after-awful-fortnight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-questions-facing-england-after-awful-fortnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicestershire win in top tier for first time since 2003: county cricket day three – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire, Notts, Hampshire and Derbyshire all win inside three days while Ben Stokes returns for Test dutyAnd Essex are in real trouble now with Dean Elgar and his limpet like qualities gone, lbw Stone for 42. Essex 65-4, trail Notts by 208. Nick Friend of The Cricketer was at Chelmsford for the first two days and tells me that Essex prepared a pitch for Harmer, only for Patterson-White to rip through them on day one. Harmer finished with a five-fer too &ndash; his first in 36 games(three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leicestershire-win-in-top-tier-for-first-time-since-2003-county-cricket-day-three-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leicestershire-win-in-top-tier-for-first-time-since-2003-county-cricket-day-three-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kapp's brilliant innings guides South Africa to crucial win against India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marizanne Kapp finishes unbeaten on 81 as she guides South Africa to a six-wicket victory over India at Old Trafford in the Women's T20 World Cup, a win which keeps alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kapps-brilliant-innings-guides-south-africa-to-crucial-win-against-india/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kapps-brilliant-innings-guides-south-africa-to-crucial-win-against-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What a player!' - Kapp's unbeaten 81 stuns India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marizanne Kapp makes a superb 81 off 45 balls for South Africa as they seal a vital victory over India at Old Trafford in the Women's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-a-player-kapps-unbeaten-81-stuns-india/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-a-player-kapps-unbeaten-81-stuns-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croft calls on Lancs players to take responsibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire coach Steven Croft says more of his players "need to be putting their hands up" following their nine-wicket loss to Derbyshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/croft-calls-on-lancs-players-to-take-responsibility/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/croft-calls-on-lancs-players-to-take-responsibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who needs what to qualify for Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the group stages of the Women's T20 World Cup reaches the final week, BBC Sport looks at who needs what to reach the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-needs-what-to-qualify-for-womens-t20-world-cup-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-needs-what-to-qualify-for-womens-t20-world-cup-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-kapp-leads-south-africa-past-india/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-kapp-leads-south-africa-past-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex v Notts, Sussex v Hampshire, Stokes and Atkinson rejoin England: county cricket day three – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stokes set for England recall after Durham withdrawal<br />
Email Tanya with your thoughts on the day&rsquo;s actionAnd Essex are in real trouble now with Dean Elgar and his limpet like qualities gone, lbw Stone for 42. Essex 65-4, trail Notts by 208. Nick Friend of The Cricketer was at Chelmsford for the first two days and tells me that Essex prepared a pitch for Harmer, only for Patterson-White to rip through them on day one. Harmer finished with a five-fer too &ndash; his first in 36 games(three y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-v-notts-sussex-v-hampshire-stokes-and-atkinson-rejoin-england-county-cricket-day-three-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-v-notts-sussex-v-hampshire-stokes-and-atkinson-rejoin-england-county-cricket-day-three-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champions Notts complete innings victory at Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottinghamshire wrap up an innings victory against Essex inside three days in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/champions-notts-complete-innings-victory-at-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/champions-notts-complete-innings-victory-at-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire skittle Sussex to wrap up win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire record only their second County Championship win of the season by beating title-chasing Sussex by 118 runs inside three days at Hove.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-skittle-sussex-to-wrap-up-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-skittle-sussex-to-wrap-up-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies remain unbeaten despite Sri Lanka scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies remain unbeaten and move level on points with England in Group 2 after a nervy win over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup at Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-remain-unbeaten-despite-sri-lanka-scare/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-remain-unbeaten-despite-sri-lanka-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum welcomes Stokes return as captain for third Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach Brendon McCullum says he is ready to work with returning captain Ben Stokes for the deciding Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-welcomes-stokes-return-as-captain-for-third-test/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-welcomes-stokes-return-as-captain-for-third-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Some people don't want Stokes to return as England captain' - Vaughan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he believes there are people within the ECB who don't want Ben Stokes to return as England captain and they've been briefing against him in the wake of the curfew incident that saw Stokes miss the second Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/some-people-dont-want-stokes-to-return-as-england-captain-vaughan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/some-people-dont-want-stokes-to-return-as-england-captain-vaughan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Test ratings: Which England players got 3/10?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England were on the end of a thumping 253-run defeat against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval. How did the players rate?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/second-test-ratings-which-england-players-got-310/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/second-test-ratings-which-england-players-got-310/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windies edge past Sri Lanka to remain unbeaten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stafanie Taylor guides West Indies to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka, while the result also sees Ireland eliminated from the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/windies-edge-past-sri-lanka-to-remain-unbeaten/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/windies-edge-past-sri-lanka-to-remain-unbeaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex v Notts, Sussex v Hampshire, Stokes out of Durham game: county cricket day three – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stokes set for England recall after Durham withdrawal<br />
Email Tanya with your thoughts on the day&rsquo;s actionAnd Essex are in real trouble now with Dean Elgar and his limpet like qualities gone, lbw Stone for 42. Essex 65-4, trail Notts by 208. Nick Friend of The Cricketer was at Chelmsford for the first two days and tells me that Essex prepared a pitch for Harmer, only for Patterson-White to rip through them on day one. Harmer finished with a five-fer too &ndash; his first in 36 games(three y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-v-notts-sussex-v-hampshire-stokes-out-of-durham-game-county-cricket-day-three-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-v-notts-sussex-v-hampshire-stokes-out-of-durham-game-county-cricket-day-three-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What happens next? You tell me!' - Root on England captaincy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root says he doesn't know what will happen next with the England captaincy having stepped in for Ben Stokes during England's 253-run defeat to New Zealand in the second Test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-happens-next-you-tell-me-root-on-england-captaincy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-happens-next-you-tell-me-root-on-england-captaincy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes set for England recall after being withdrawn from Durham match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum: England &lsquo;planning&rsquo; to recall captainBowler Gus Atkinson also stood down from county dutiesThe England head coach, Brendon McCullum, has confirmed Ben Stokes is likely to return as captain for the third Test against New Zealand.Speaking to Sky Sports after his side&rsquo;s heavy defeat in the second Test was confirmed on Sunday, McCullum was asked if Stokes&rsquo; withdrawal from county duties with Durham meant he would return to captain the starting XI at Trent Brid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-set-for-england-recall-after-being-withdrawn-from-durham-match/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-set-for-england-recall-after-being-withdrawn-from-durham-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes returns as England captain after ECB concludes nightclub investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gus Atkinson said to be victim of &lsquo;unprovoked attacks&rsquo;McCullum admits to &lsquo;ambiguity&rsquo; in team curfew rulesBen Stokes and Gus Atkinson have returned to England&rsquo;s squad for the decisive third Test against New Zealand after the England &amp; Wales Cricket Board concluded their investigation into the pair&rsquo;s breach of the team curfew celebrating victory in the first game of the series.&ldquo;Stokes and Atkinson were found to have breached specific contractual obliga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-returns-as-england-captain-after-ecb-concludes-nightclub-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-returns-as-england-captain-after-ecb-concludes-nightclub-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England embarrassed by Henry as NZ secure huge win to level series]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand crash through England's lower batting order, taking the five wickets required for victory in the first hour of play on day five, with Matt Henry finishing with 11 wickets in the match, as the tourists secure a 253-run victory in the second Test at The Oval to level the series 1-1 with one match to play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-embarrassed-by-henry-as-nz-secure-huge-win-to-level-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-embarrassed-by-henry-as-nz-secure-huge-win-to-level-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand rout England by 253 runs: second men’s Test, day five – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Henry ripped through England on the final morning to finish with career-best figures of 11 for 10949th over: England 184-5 (Root 76, Cox 1) Henry sets the agenda with a perfect first delivery on off stump that is defended awkwardly by Root. After Root takes a single later in the over, Jordan Cox gets off the mark from his 15th delivery. Can&rsquo;t imagine that has happened too often.Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been withdrawn from the remainder of Durham and Surrey&rsquo;s ongoing Coun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-rout-england-by-253-runs-second-mens-test-day-five-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-rout-england-by-253-runs-second-mens-test-day-five-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five wickets in 40 minutes - Henry runs through England on day five]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resuming on 182-5, England lose their remaining five wickets in a 40-minute period, with Matt Henry picking up all of the dismissals to finish with figures of 6-29 as New Zealand secure a 253-run victory in the second Test at The Oval and level the three match series 1-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/five-wickets-in-40-minutes-henry-runs-through-england-on-day-five/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/five-wickets-in-40-minutes-henry-runs-through-england-on-day-five/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pollard overtakes Gayle as record T20 run-scorer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard breaks compatriot Chris Gayle's 12-year record as the record run-scorer in T20 cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pollard-overtakes-gayle-as-record-t20-run-scorer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pollard-overtakes-gayle-as-record-t20-run-scorer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sooryavanshi, 15, hits record-breaking 11-ball fifty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks the record for the fastest 50-over List A half-century in history on the same day he was not included in India's one-day international squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-15-hits-record-breaking-11-ball-fifty/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-15-hits-record-breaking-11-ball-fifty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaotic England fortnight ends with huge defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's miserable fortnight ends with a crushing defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval - setting up a high-stakes decider at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/chaotic-england-fortnight-ends-with-huge-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/chaotic-england-fortnight-ends-with-huge-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Henry highlights England’s disarray as New Zealand complete second Test rout]]></title><description><![CDATA[2nd Test D5: NZ, 391 &amp; 362, bt Eng, 291 &amp; 209, by 253 runsHenry takes 6-29 to help level series at 1-1 with one to playThis summer was supposed to be a reset for England but already it is shaping up as a reckoning. As New Zealand savoured a famous 253&#8209;run win at the Oval, Matt Henry needing just 48 minutes to go through Joe Root and a crepe&#8209;paper tail, the team they defeated and the setup behind it appeared in a state of disarray.Like New Zealand as a whole, Henry was excelle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/matt-henry-highlights-englands-disarray-as-new-zealand-complete-second-test-rout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/matt-henry-highlights-englands-disarray-as-new-zealand-complete-second-test-rout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matt Henry ends England’s resistance as New Zealand complete second Test rout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Test D5: NZ 391 &amp; 362; England 291 &amp; 209Henry takes 11 match wickets in 253-run victoryNew Zealand made very short work of claiming the five England wickets required to secure victory in the second Test on Sunday.Matt Henry removed four England batters, including Joe Root for 77, in a ferocious 25-minute spell at the Oval. The hosts began the day on 182-5 but added just 10 runs for the first four wickets lost, slipping to 192-9 as the Black Caps showed no mercy.Ali Martin&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/matt-henry-ends-englands-resistance-as-new-zealand-complete-second-test-rout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/matt-henry-ends-englands-resistance-as-new-zealand-complete-second-test-rout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Kemp &amp; Gibson are solving England's batting problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[A punishing 61-run partnership off 21 balls between Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson shows promise that England may have resolved their middle-order struggles in white-ball cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-kemp-amp-gibson-are-solving-englands-batting-problem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-kemp-amp-gibson-are-solving-englands-batting-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England make it three out of three with impressive win over Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Moeran is joined by World Cup winners Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Alex Hartley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-make-it-three-out-of-three-with-impressive-win-over-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-make-it-three-out-of-three-with-impressive-win-over-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat Scotland by 38 runs to extend winning start at Women’s T20 World Cup – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophia Dunkley top-scored with 57 as England made it three wins from three with a 38-run victory at HeadingleyGone! Gordon comes back, wicket off the first ball of her over once again. England&rsquo;s remaining opener tries to join in the fun, slogs across the line at a short ball, and skews it to mid on.6th over: England 51-1 (Wyatt-Hodge 7, Dunkley 43) Day Out Dunkley! She&rsquo;s been out of favour and out of form for a while, but Nat Sciver-Brunt&rsquo;s absence has given her a chance, and s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-scotland-by-38-runs-to-extend-winning-start-at-womens-t20-world-cup-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-scotland-by-38-runs-to-extend-winning-start-at-womens-t20-world-cup-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sophia Dunkley smashes England past Scotland as T20 World Cup winning run goes on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group 2: England, 200-5, bt Scotland, 162-7, by 38 runsThree wins out of three for hosts who top Group 2England&rsquo;s grudge match against Scotland at Headingley ended in a convincing win for the World Cup hosts by 38 runs, to ensure they maintained their position atop Group B.England were without their captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who is missing this match and Wednesday&rsquo;s game against West Indies after aggravating her existing calf injury. Sciver-Brunt is England&rsquo;s best batter, and h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sophia-dunkley-smashes-england-past-scotland-as-t20-world-cup-winning-run-goes-on/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sophia-dunkley-smashes-england-past-scotland-as-t20-world-cup-winning-run-goes-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes makes his mark for Durham with rapid 95: county cricket day two – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s Test captain found form with the bat against Northamptonshire in front of national selector Marcus North&ldquo;Vasconinconsolable?&rdquo; ask Tim Maitland.&rdquo;You&rsquo;d think that Ricardo Vasconsalos had just made a king pair judging from the utterly defeated funeral march that took him off the pitch after losing his wicket for a career best 187.<br />
&rdquo;Despite making two centuries in April, it&rsquo;s not as if he&rsquo;d been in sparkling form since. A T20 knock of 34 was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-makes-his-mark-for-durham-with-rapid-95-county-cricket-day-two-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-makes-his-mark-for-durham-with-rapid-95-county-cricket-day-two-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Yeah, we’ve missed him’: England hurt by loss of Ben Stokes, admits Josh Tongue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Test D4: NZ 391 &amp; 362; England 291 &amp; 182-5Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggleJosh Tongue admitted England have missed the influence of Ben Stokes after a day in which they crumbled to the brink of defeat in the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval. While they were doing so the team&rsquo;s full-time captain, forced out of international duty for disciplinary reasons, was 275 miles north at Chester-le-Street, scoring a swashbuckling 95 for Durham in the County Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yeah-weve-missed-him-england-hurt-by-loss-of-ben-stokes-admits-josh-tongue/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yeah-weve-missed-him-england-hurt-by-loss-of-ben-stokes-admits-josh-tongue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England are a mess in this Test: isn’t it about time the Brendon McCullum era ended? | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach seems to have led a charmed life since finishing his playing career but England are currently shambolic off the field as well as on it At the end of the fourth day&rsquo;s play here the abiding question wasn&rsquo;t whether England could complete a record-breaking fourth innings chase or even if they could bat the match out to secure the draw. It was why everyone is still watching an England team coached by Brendon McCullum six months after he ought to have moved on from the job.The w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-are-a-mess-in-this-test-isnt-it-about-time-the-brendon-mccullum-era-ended-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-are-a-mess-in-this-test-isnt-it-about-time-the-brendon-mccullum-era-ended-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England left with mountain to climb against New Zealand despite Root’s heroics: second men’s Test, day four – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root finished unbeaten on 75 but the visitors are heading to a sizeable victory at the Oval60th over: New Zealand 267-4 (Mitchell 37, Blundell 6) Blundell, who loves joining Mitchell to torment England, tucks Tongue for two and cover-drives for three, uppish but safe.&ldquo;Good morning.&rdquo; says John Starbuck. &ldquo;I was wondering if James Rew, unfortunately drafted in a bit too soon, should change his name to Roux, seeing it&rsquo;s been something of a mixture so far.&rdquo; Ha. Conti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-left-with-mountain-to-climb-against-new-zealand-despite-roots-heroics-second-mens-test-day-four-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-left-with-mountain-to-climb-against-new-zealand-despite-roots-heroics-second-mens-test-day-four-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England’s Joe Root makes more history but New Zealand close in on levelling series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Test D4: NZ 391 &amp; 362; England 291 &amp; 182-5Stand-in captain unbeaten on 75 after Jamieson haulWhat do you get if you pick three debutants, two more with one cap each, a strike-bowler who is returning to Test cricket after two solid months of sending down four-over spells in India, and hand the captaincy to a guy who has spent the past four years with the job happily in his rear-view mirror?Throw in a seasoned opposition side like Tom Latham&rsquo;s New Zealand and the answer, Engla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-joe-root-makes-more-history-but-new-zealand-close-in-on-levelling-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-joe-root-makes-more-history-but-new-zealand-close-in-on-levelling-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v Scotland: Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from 6.30pm BST start at Headingley<br />
Get in touch! Share your thoughts with Geoff5th over: England 37-1 (Wyatt-Hodge 6, Dunkley 30) Dunkley again goes after Bryce, this time moving across to paddle four through fine leg. Wyatt-Hodge finally tries to go for a big shot, it plus as she clears cover but she has time to run three.Didn&rsquo;t get time for these earlier, here you go. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-scotland-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-scotland-womens-t20-cricket-world-cup-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England left with mountain to climb against New Zealand despite Root’s heroics: second men’s Test, day four – live reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the fourth day&rsquo;s play at the OvalBen Stokes smashes 95 for Durham: county cricket live60th over: New Zealand 267-4 (Mitchell 37, Blundell 6) Blundell, who loves joining Mitchell to torment England, tucks Tongue for two and cover-drives for three, uppish but safe.&ldquo;Good morning.&rdquo; says John Starbuck. &ldquo;I was wondering if James Rew, unfortunately drafted in a bit too soon, should change his name to Roux, seeing it&rsquo;s been something of a mixture so far.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-left-with-mountain-to-climb-against-new-zealand-despite-roots-heroics-second-mens-test-day-four-live-reaction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-left-with-mountain-to-climb-against-new-zealand-despite-roots-heroics-second-mens-test-day-four-live-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes out for rapid 95 for Durham, Essex v Notts, and more: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest from around the groundsMail Tanya or comment below with your thoughts&ldquo;Vasconinconsolable?&rdquo; ask Tim Maitland.&rdquo;You&rsquo;d think that Ricardo Vasconsalos had just made a king pair judging from the utterly defeated funeral march that took him off the pitch after losing his wicket for a career best 187.<br />
&rdquo;Despite making two centuries in April, it&rsquo;s not as if he&rsquo;d been in sparkling form since. A T20 knock of 34 was his best effort since the start of M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-out-for-rapid-95-for-durham-essex-v-notts-and-more-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-out-for-rapid-95-for-durham-essex-v-notts-and-more-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes makes rapid 50 for Durham, Essex v Notts, and more: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest from around the groundsMail Tanya or comment below with your thoughts&ldquo;Vasconinconsolable?&rdquo; ask Tim Maitland.&rdquo;You&rsquo;d think that Ricardo Vasconsalos had just made a king pair judging from the utterly defeated funeral march that took him off the pitch after losing his wicket for a career best 187.<br />
&rdquo;Despite making two centuries in April, it&rsquo;s not as if he&rsquo;d been in sparkling form since. A T20 knock of 34 was his best effort since the start of M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-makes-rapid-50-for-durham-essex-v-notts-and-more-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-makes-rapid-50-for-durham-essex-v-notts-and-more-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England need 463 to beat New Zealand: second men’s Test, day four – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the fourth day&rsquo;s play at the OvalBen Stokes batting for Durham: county cricket live60th over: New Zealand 267-4 (Mitchell 37, Blundell 6) Blundell, who loves joining Mitchell to torment England, tucks Tongue for two and cover-drives for three, uppish but safe.&ldquo;Good morning.&rdquo; says John Starbuck. &ldquo;I was wondering if James Rew, unfortunately drafted in a bit too soon, should change his name to Roux, seeing it&rsquo;s been something of a mixture so far.&rdquo; Ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-need-463-to-beat-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-four-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-need-463-to-beat-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-four-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beth Mooney calms injury fears as Australia crush the Netherlands in T20 Women’s World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia, 219-6, Netherlands, 121-3, Aus win by 98 runsCaptain suffers stiff back after long bus tripBeth Mooney has played down any concerns about her back injury after Australia crushed the Netherlands by 98 runs in Southampton. In reply to Australia&rsquo;s 219 for six, the world No 14 side were restricted to 121 for three despite a brave effort from the associate nation.Australia&rsquo;s third win in succession has put them close to locking away a top-two berth in their group and a place in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/beth-mooney-calms-injury-fears-as-australia-crush-the-netherlands-in-t20-womens-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/beth-mooney-calms-injury-fears-as-australia-crush-the-netherlands-in-t20-womens-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England chasing 463 to beat New Zealand: second men’s Test, day four – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the fourth day&rsquo;s play at the OvalGet in touch! Share your thoughts with Tim 60th over: New Zealand 267-4 (Mitchell 37, Blundell 6) Blundell, who loves joining Mitchell to torment England, tucks Tongue for two and cover-drives for three, uppish but safe.&ldquo;Good morning.&rdquo; says John Starbuck. &ldquo;I was wondering if James Rew, unfortunately drafted in a bit too soon, should change his name to Roux, seeing it&rsquo;s been something of a mixture so far.&rdquo; Ha. Conti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-chasing-463-to-beat-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-four-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-chasing-463-to-beat-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-four-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia beat Netherlands by 98 runs: Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the match at the Rose BowlStart time in Southampton is 10.30am local/7.30pm AESTAny thoughts? Send Megan an emailThere&rsquo;s a significant amount of orange in the crowd today &ndash; the Dutch will have some great support as they take on the formidable Australian team.A couple of changes for Australia, with Ash Gardner recovering from her ankle injury to return to the side, replacing Grace Harris, and Lucy Hamilton coming in for Megan Schutt. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-beat-netherlands-by-98-runs-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-beat-netherlands-by-98-runs-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia beat Netherlands by 98 runs: Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia made it two wins from two with victory over the DutchThere&rsquo;s a significant amount of orange in the crowd today &ndash; the Dutch will have some great support as they take on the formidable Australian team.A couple of changes for Australia, with Ash Gardner recovering from her ankle injury to return to the side, replacing Grace Harris, and Lucy Hamilton coming in for Megan Schutt. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-beat-netherlands-by-98-runs-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-beat-netherlands-by-98-runs-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: second men’s Test, day four – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the fourth day&rsquo;s play at the OvalGet in touch! Share your thoughts with Tim 60th over: New Zealand 267-4 (Mitchell 37, Blundell 6) Blundell, who loves joining Mitchell to torment England, tucks Tongue for two and cover-drives for three, uppish but safe.&ldquo;Good morning.&rdquo; says John Starbuck. &ldquo;I was wondering if James Rew, unfortunately drafted in a bit too soon, should change his name to Roux, seeing it&rsquo;s been something of a mixture so far.&rdquo; Ha. Conti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-four-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-four-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson in action, Essex v Notts, and more: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest from around the groundsMail Tanya or comment below with your thoughts&ldquo;Vasconinconsolable?&rdquo; ask Tim Maitland.&rdquo;You&rsquo;d think that Ricardo Vasconsalos had just made a king pair judging from the utterly defeated funeral march that took him off the pitch after losing his wicket for a career best 187.<br />
&rdquo;Despite making two centuries in April, it&rsquo;s not as if he&rsquo;d been in sparkling form since. A T20 knock of 34 was his best effort since the start of M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-and-gus-atkinson-in-action-essex-v-notts-and-more-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-and-gus-atkinson-in-action-essex-v-notts-and-more-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v Netherlands: Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the match at the Rose BowlStart time in Southampton is 10.30am local/7.30pm AESTAny thoughts? Send Megan an emailThere&rsquo;s a significant amount of orange in the crowd today &ndash; the Dutch will have some great support as they take on the formidable Australian team.A couple of changes for Australia, with Ash Gardner recovering from her ankle injury to return to the side, replacing Grace Harris, and Lucy Hamilton coming in for Megan Schutt. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-netherlands-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-netherlands-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand edge Ireland in thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand beat Ireland by four runs in a match that goes to the final ball at the Women's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-edge-ireland-in-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-edge-ireland-in-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 World Cup top run-scorers &amp; wicket-takers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport lists the best performing batters and bowlers from the Women's T20 World Cup in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-top-run-scorers-amp-wicket-takers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-top-run-scorers-amp-wicket-takers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NZ keep World Cup hopes alive with narrow win over Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand are still in the mix for a semi-finals spot at the T20 World Cup after a thrilling four-run win over Ireland in Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nz-keep-world-cup-hopes-alive-with-narrow-win-over-ireland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nz-keep-world-cup-hopes-alive-with-narrow-win-over-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes builds up head of steam for Durham during England exile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Absent from England&rsquo;s second Test against New Zealand, Ben Stokes bowled fast for Durham but ended 15 overs with a breakthroughAnd now from the Finchale end, Ben Stokes&hellip; the first ball is a dot, the second flies down to fine leg off the thigh pad of Vasconcelos for four. Ball three: nothing. Ball four &ndash; ooops, a drop by Ben McKinney at leg slip. In and out, midnight sweats. Ball five: four through the covers in front of the watching groundsmen sitting on plastic chairs. Ball s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-builds-up-head-of-steam-for-durham-during-england-exile/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-builds-up-head-of-steam-for-durham-during-england-exile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England ‘haven’t got key moments right’ against New Zealand, admits Fisher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourists take 352-run lead into day four of second TestFisher applauds &lsquo;resilient&rsquo; Baker in 53-run partnershipAfter being left with a run mountain to climb if they are to take anything from the second Test, England have conceded they once again stumbled in the game&rsquo;s key moments. Just as they did throughout the winter they have allowed their opponents to take control. The upshot is that New Zealand go into day four with a lead of 352 and seven second-innings wickets remaining.S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-havent-got-key-moments-right-against-new-zealand-admits-fisher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-havent-got-key-moments-right-against-new-zealand-admits-fisher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shining in the sun - Nicholls' unbeaten century grinds England down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from New Zealand's Henry Nicholls as he makes his 11th Test century against England at the Oval, finishing unbeaten on 119 at the close of play on the third day of the second Test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shining-in-the-sun-nicholls-unbeaten-century-grinds-england-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shining-in-the-sun-nicholls-unbeaten-century-grinds-england-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benjamin's 70 helps Kent edge day one with Middlesex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Kent batters hit half-centuries but Middlesex's Seb Morgan takes four wickets as the home side finish day one on 356-7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/benjamins-70-helps-kent-edge-day-one-with-middlesex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/benjamins-70-helps-kent-edge-day-one-with-middlesex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Play straight, be great' - why England must play for draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former captains Alistair Cook and Michael Vaughan both believe England have to play for the draw in the remaining two days of the second Test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/play-straight-be-great-why-england-must-play-for-draw/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/play-straight-be-great-why-england-must-play-for-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex dominate Hampshire on opening day at Hove]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex dominate struggling Hampshire on day one of their County Championship Division One match at Hove.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-dominate-hampshire-on-opening-day-at-hove/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-dominate-hampshire-on-opening-day-at-hove/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes plays as Northants batters dominate Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes takes a wicket late on day one for Durham as Ricardo Vasconcelos stars with 181 not out for Northamptonshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-plays-as-northants-batters-dominate-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-plays-as-northants-batters-dominate-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire batters struggle again at Derbyshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derbyshire bowl out Lancashire for 161 at Chesterfield before closing day one of their County Championship game on 197-5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-batters-struggle-again-at-derbyshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-batters-struggle-again-at-derbyshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahmed impresses to put Leics on top against Yorks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Struggling Leicestershire enjoy one of the better days in what has been a tough return to Division One cricket as Yorkshire are bowled out for 185.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ahmed-impresses-to-put-leics-on-top-against-yorks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ahmed-impresses-to-put-leics-on-top-against-yorks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldsworthy shines for Somerset but Warwicks on top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis Goldsworthy musters a battling 90 to keep Somerset afloat on day one of the County Championship match against Warwickshire at Taunton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/goldsworthy-shines-for-somerset-but-warwicks-on-top/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/goldsworthy-shines-for-somerset-but-warwicks-on-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: second men’s Test, day three – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Nicholls led the way with his 11th Test century as a ruthless New Zealand batted England out of the second Test61st over: England 227-6 (Cox 27, Archer 0) Shot! Cox flicks his wrists on a half volley from Matt Henry and the ball traces away for four across the baking square. Lovely timing on that.60th over: England 223-6 (Cox 23, Archer 0) It will be intriguing to see how Cox plays this morning, I have a feeling we might see some dashing strokeplay if he can hang around for a few overs and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-three-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-three-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England feel the heat with New Zealand in total control of third Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Nicholls finishes unbeaten on 119 as New Zealand end day three with a lead of 352, and still seven wickets in hand as they take complete control of the second Test against England at The Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-feel-the-heat-with-new-zealand-in-total-control-of-third-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-feel-the-heat-with-new-zealand-in-total-control-of-third-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rew feels brunt of Archer’s ire after brute of a week for England rookie | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any remaining England optimism foundered on day three as New Zealand took advantage of wicketkeeping errorsThere&rsquo;s a glitch in the pitchside hoardings at the Oval. Two of the letters in the message &ldquo;BUY YOUR TEST SHIRT NOW&rdquo; have been compressed so that for a large part of the third day&rsquo;s play the word &ldquo;SHIT&rdquo; appeared to be written in 24-inch letters on the LCD screen that runs right beneath the England team&rsquo;s balcony. It has been one of those weeks in En]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rew-feels-brunt-of-archers-ire-after-brute-of-a-week-for-england-rookie-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rew-feels-brunt-of-archers-ire-after-brute-of-a-week-for-england-rookie-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand in control of second Test as Nicholls century grinds down weary England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Test day 3: New Zealand 391 &amp; 252-3; England 291Tourists establish commanding 352-run leadFor all the reports that suggest Ben Stokes and the England management have brokered something resembling a peace deal over the past 48 hours, the team being led by Joe Root in the all-rounder&rsquo;s absence still finds itself in strife.On a sappingly hot third day, New Zealand steadily moved into a &shy;position of dominance, reaching 252 for three in their second innings and leading by 352 run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-in-control-of-second-test-as-nicholls-century-grinds-down-weary-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-in-control-of-second-test-as-nicholls-century-grinds-down-weary-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England hit by Rew drops and Nicholls century]]></title><description><![CDATA[England&rsquo;s parlous position in the second Test against New Zealand is compounded by drops from debutant wicketkeeper James Rew and a superb century by Henry Nicholls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-hit-by-rew-drops-and-nicholls-century/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-hit-by-rew-drops-and-nicholls-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hammond shines for Glos before Pears hit back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire's Miles Hammond hits a fine unbeaten century before Worcestershire's bowlers finish day one at New Road strongly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hammond-shines-for-glos-before-pears-hit-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hammond-shines-for-glos-before-pears-hit-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patterson-White takes 6-43 as Notts dominate Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Patterson-White takes a career-best 6-43 as Nottinghamshire dominate against Essex on day one of their County Championship game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/patterson-white-takes-6-43-as-notts-dominate-essex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/patterson-white-takes-6-43-as-notts-dominate-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooke ton rescues Glamorgan after Atkinson blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Cooke's century rescues Glamorgan as they recover to 244-6 after early success for Gus Atkinson and the Surrey seamers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cooke-ton-rescues-glamorgan-after-atkinson-blast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cooke-ton-rescues-glamorgan-after-atkinson-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham bemused by Stokes doubts as England captain finds home comfort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham chief executive Tim Bostock says he is "bemused" about doubts around England Test captain Ben Stokes' "state of mind" following an incident in a London nightclub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-bemused-by-stokes-doubts-as-england-captain-finds-home-comfort/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-bemused-by-stokes-doubts-as-england-captain-finds-home-comfort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From bowler to batter - Fisher's first fifty gives England hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Fisher makes a first Test half-century batting at number 10 to help England to a score of 291 in their first innings against New Zealand in the second Test at The Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/from-bowler-to-batter-fishers-first-fifty-gives-england-hope/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/from-bowler-to-batter-fishers-first-fifty-gives-england-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: second men’s Test, day three – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the third day&rsquo;s play at the Oval<br />
Day two report | Sign up for the Spin | Mail James61st over: England 227-6 (Cox 27, Archer 0) Shot! Cox flicks his wrists on a half volley from Matt Henry and the ball traces away for four across the baking square. Lovely timing on that.60th over: England 223-6 (Cox 23, Archer 0) It will be intriguing to see how Cox plays this morning, I have a feeling we might see some dashing strokeplay if he can hang around for a few overs and get settled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-three-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-three-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes plays for Durham, Sussex v Hampshire, and more: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the latest from around the groundsMail Tanya or comment below with your thoughtsAnd now from the Finchale end, Ben Stokes&hellip; the first ball is a dot, the second flies down to fine leg off the thigh pad of Vasconcelos for four. Ball three: nothing. Ball four &ndash; ooops, a drop by Ben McKinney at leg slip. In and out, midnight sweats. Ball five: four through the covers in front of the watching groundsmen sitting on plastic chairs. Ball six &ndash; off the ankles to long leg for a coupl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-plays-for-durham-sussex-v-hampshire-and-more-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-plays-for-durham-sussex-v-hampshire-and-more-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Hundred 2026 squads as wildcard signings announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out who has signed for which team for the 2026 men's and women's Hundred competitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/latest-hundred-2026-squads-as-wildcard-signings-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/latest-hundred-2026-squads-as-wildcard-signings-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry takes five wickets to give New Zealand control early on day three]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Henry puts himself on the honours board at The Oval as he completes a five-wicket haul on the morning of day three of the second Test against England, giving his side complete control of the match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/henry-takes-five-wickets-to-give-new-zealand-control-early-on-day-three/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/henry-takes-five-wickets-to-give-new-zealand-control-early-on-day-three/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, US Open, Wimbledon and Royal Ascot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the big stories in football, cricket, golf, tennis, athletics, rugby union, horse racing and MMA? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-us-open-wimbledon-and-royal-ascot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-us-open-wimbledon-and-royal-ascot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland fall short of famous win over Windies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland come up agonisingly short of a famous victory at the T20 World Cup as West Indies somehow come through to win a tumultuous game at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-fall-short-of-famous-win-over-windies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-fall-short-of-famous-win-over-windies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It wasn’t what we wanted to happen’: Emilio Gay on England’s bad morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[100 runs in first session help New Zealand take control&lsquo;On another day we get a bit luckier,&rsquo; says openerEmilio Gay put England&rsquo;s travails on the second morning at the Oval down to bad luck rather than poor planning or execution, after Glenn Phillips, Kyle Jamieson and some unexceptional and often short-pitched bowling helped New Zealand add precisely 100 to their overnight total in 99 free-scoring minutes at the start of the day, taking control of the second Test in the proces]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-wasnt-what-we-wanted-to-happen-emilio-gay-on-englands-bad-morning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-wasnt-what-we-wanted-to-happen-emilio-gay-on-englands-bad-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's day to forget as New Zealand take control of second Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[England close day two of the second Test against New Zealand on 222-6, trailing by 169 after a day of poor decisions leaves the tourists firmly in control at the close of play at The Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-day-to-forget-as-new-zealand-take-control-of-second-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-day-to-forget-as-new-zealand-take-control-of-second-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes could return as captain for third Test against NZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes could return as England captain as early as next week for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-could-return-as-captain-for-third-test-against-nz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-could-return-as-captain-for-third-test-against-nz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand claim upper hand after Phillips century and late wickets jolt England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Test, day two: New Zealand 391; England 222-6Debutant Jordan Cox left to shepherd hosts&rsquo; tailFor all that the job wore him down over a five-year period, Joe Root was only ever going to say yes when England found themselves needing a sensible stand-in captain in the wake of Ben Stokes and that late night after Lord&rsquo;s.But there will surely have been a few doubts when the call from Rob Key came in; flashbacks to the final throes of Root&rsquo;s reign, when even a personally celes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-claim-upper-hand-after-phillips-century-and-late-wickets-jolt-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-claim-upper-hand-after-phillips-century-and-late-wickets-jolt-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: second men’s Test, day two – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glenn Phillips scores his maiden Test century as New Zealand took control at the Oval80th over: New Zealand 318-7 (Jamieson 16, Phillips 59) Jamieson slaps Baker through the off-side, then makes room for a mighty smack &hellip; he edges away over Rew for four more. The big man is here to have fun as he launches to deep midwicket &hellip; and Ben Duckett, backpedalling, drops it! That should have been snaffled; Baker was already celebrating. To make matters worse for the debutant, Phillips pulls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-two-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-two-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes could be back soon as England captain as mood turns his way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulator&rsquo;s initial report into nightclub affair due soonStokes has made it clear that he wants to play onThe England and Wales Cricket Board is hopeful Ben Stokes will be able to make a quick return as England captain. Brendon McCullum, the head coach, and Rob Key, the team&rsquo;s managing director, refused to say that they wanted Stokes back in the side in press conferences over the past week, but behind the scenes the mood is believed to be more optimistic.The ECB is understood to be w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-could-be-back-soon-as-england-captain-as-mood-turns-his-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-could-be-back-soon-as-england-captain-as-mood-turns-his-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonny Baker’s second day was a lesson that Test cricket turns on you quick | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debutant and Joe Root had a sloppy morning in England&rsquo;s bid to bowl New Zealand out cheaply in the second TestIt was bright and loud when Sonny Baker came on to bowl for the first time in Test cricket. He hadn&rsquo;t slept the night before, too many nerves, and had found, when he saw his parents at the cap ceremony before the start of play, that he was almost overwhelmed by emotion, and now here he was an hour later and the midday sun glaring off the glass of the big JM Finn Stand and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sonny-bakers-second-day-was-a-lesson-that-test-cricket-turns-on-you-quick-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sonny-bakers-second-day-was-a-lesson-that-test-cricket-turns-on-you-quick-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lord Botham criticises Stokes for breaking curfew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lord Botham criticises England captain Ben Stokes for breaking a team curfew and says there is no way to "justify what happened".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lord-botham-criticises-stokes-for-breaking-curfew/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lord-botham-criticises-stokes-for-breaking-curfew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the skill scale used at the Women's T20 World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the skill scale is that is being used during the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup and how it works]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-is-the-skill-scale-used-at-the-womens-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-is-the-skill-scale-used-at-the-womens-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh make history with first ODI series win against Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can Australia&rsquo;s men fix their ODI issues before the Cricket World Cup?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-make-history-with-first-odi-series-win-against-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-make-history-with-first-odi-series-win-against-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicestershire's Hill to retire at season's end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire batter Lewis Hill will retire from professional cricket at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leicestershires-hill-to-retire-at-seasons-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leicestershires-hill-to-retire-at-seasons-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: second men’s Test, day two – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the second day&rsquo;s play at the Oval<br />
Day one report | Sign up for the Spin | Mail Taha80th over: New Zealand 318-7 (Jamieson 16, Phillips 59) Jamieson slaps Baker through the off-side, then makes room for a mighty smack &hellip; he edges away over Rew for four more. The big man is here to have fun as he launches to deep midwicket &hellip; and Ben Duckett, backpedalling, drops it! That should have been snaffled; Baker was already celebrating. To make matters worse for the debutan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-two-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-two-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonny Baker revels in ‘brilliant, awesome’ first taste of Test cricket for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bowler takes two key wickets on first day at the OvalBackdrop in run-up has had &lsquo;negligible&rsquo; effect on squadBrendon McCullum has said that he believed the second Test crowd at the Oval were about to fall in love&nbsp;with Sonny Baker, and England&rsquo;s head coach was right. The 23-year-old &shy;debutant, who&nbsp;is playing only his 14th first-class&nbsp;game, lit up an intriguing first&nbsp;day&rsquo;s play.New Zealand finished on 291 for seven, and Baker had the pick of the wicke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sonny-baker-revels-in-brilliant-awesome-first-taste-of-test-cricket-for-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sonny-baker-revels-in-brilliant-awesome-first-taste-of-test-cricket-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes and McCullum under pressure as England struggle to block out speculation | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[Behind those shades at the second Test it is impossible to tell what the England head coach is thinking in the enforced absence of his captain&ldquo;Is it you? Oh yeahhhh &hellip;&rdquo; They had Toots and the Maytals on at the jerk stall round the back of the JM Finn stand on Wednesday morning; the grillman had their classic Pressure Drop pumping out of the sound system while the England fans queued in the drizzle to get through the Alec Stewart Gate. &ldquo;I say a pressure drop, oh pressure,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-and-mccullum-under-pressure-as-england-struggle-to-block-out-speculation-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-and-mccullum-under-pressure-as-england-struggle-to-block-out-speculation-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: second men’s Test, day one – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonny Baker took two wickets and Jofra Archer bowled a ferocious spell before New Zealand closed on 291-7If the blazer fits&hellip; Joe Root tosses the coin and Tom Latham calls&hellip; incorrectly. A cheer goes up around the Oval as Root confirms he&rsquo;s going to unleash his green pace attack.&ldquo;I want to make first use of this surface. I think it&rsquo;s a great opportunity for our attack to get out there and carry on the great work we did last week&rdquo; he says. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-one-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-mens-test-day-one-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacob Bethell strikes twice as new-look England keep New Zealand in check]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Test, day one: New Zealand 291-7Bethell lands late boost as Baker impresses on debutTen turbulent days after the crapshoot at Lord&rsquo;s, there came some welcome and familiar Test-match rhythms south of the river. Not that it was entirely familiar, given the churn of England players that was triggered, in part, by that late night for Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson at the Rex Rooms in Chelsea.They call the Oval the People&rsquo;s Ground and the people could have been forgiven for squinting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacob-bethell-strikes-twice-as-new-look-england-keep-new-zealand-in-check/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacob-bethell-strikes-twice-as-new-look-england-keep-new-zealand-in-check/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia and India earn big wins at T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia and India continue their dominance at the Women's T20 World Cup with comfortable wins over Bangladesh and Netherlands respectively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-and-india-earn-big-wins-at-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-and-india-earn-big-wins-at-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Root 2.0: more fun but a different kind of burden in leadership reboot | Simon Burnton]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is back in the groove as leader, but the callow nature of this team has forced a fresh approach as Stokes&rsquo;s stand-inThere was a moment, late on the first day at Lord&rsquo;s, of the sort that makes captaincy instantly worthwhile: Ben Stokes chose to bring Emilio Gay in at short leg, Kane Williamson immediately edged the ball into his pad and then into the air, and without even looking to see what happened next Ollie Robinson sprinted into his captain&rsquo;s embrace. It is a high&#8209;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/captain-root-20-more-fun-but-a-different-kind-of-burden-in-leadership-reboot-simon-burnton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/captain-root-20-more-fun-but-a-different-kind-of-burden-in-leadership-reboot-simon-burnton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt out of England's next two World Cup matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out of at least England's next two matches at the T20 World Cup by a left calf injury suffered on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-out-of-englands-next-two-world-cup-matches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-out-of-englands-next-two-world-cup-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Stokes captain England again?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does the future hold for Ben Stokes and his leadership of the England Test team?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/will-stokes-captain-england-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/will-stokes-captain-england-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia cruise to nine-wicket Women’s T20 World Cup win over Bangladesh – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Molineux&rsquo;s side make light work of 78-run chase with clinical performance in their second Group 1 gameOoh an email! Thanks to Dean Kinsella who wrote in to reiterate that we&rsquo;re definitely following the superior World Cup.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a no-brainer to be following this world cup rather than the orange tinted one across the water. I&rsquo;ve thoroughly enjoyed the cricket thus far. I think the Aussies are going to be hard to beat judging by the way the Saffers were dispatche]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-cruise-to-nine-wicket-womens-t20-world-cup-win-over-bangladesh-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-cruise-to-nine-wicket-womens-t20-world-cup-win-over-bangladesh-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia power past Bangladesh in Women’s World T20 mismatch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia win by nine wickets after being set 79 to winRomp in Leeds underlines disparity in resourcesIt was never expected to be a close one. Australia versus Bangladesh features one of the greatest disparities of resources in women&rsquo;s international cricket. Still, having hosted Australia for a full series as recently as 2024, and with the recent fast starts of opening bat Juairiya Ferdous, and the intensity of opening pace bowler Marufa Akter, and the developing batting of Shorna Akter an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-power-past-bangladesh-in-womens-world-t20-mismatch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-power-past-bangladesh-in-womens-world-t20-mismatch/</guid></item></channel></rss>