<?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>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Ollie Robinson feared he ‘was never playing for England again’ before stunning comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bowler takes four wickets for 10 runs in six overs&lsquo;I was just on cloud nine. My legs were numb&rsquo;Ollie Robinson admitted that just a few months ago he &ldquo;thought I was never playing for England again&rdquo; after he produced an extraordinary comeback performance on the first day of the Test summer, a return that started with a three-wicket maiden and saw him finish with figures of four wickets for 10 runs in six overs.The 32-year-old was dropped in 2024 amid doubts over his fitness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ollie-robinson-feared-he-was-never-playing-for-england-again-before-stunning-comeback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ollie-robinson-feared-he-was-never-playing-for-england-again-before-stunning-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Success amid chaos is pure Bazball but it is not enough to inspire belief in McCullum | Andy Bull]]></title><description><![CDATA[While England&rsquo;s head coach has magic in his man-management, he may have run out of time with this teamA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, England were bowled out for 141 by New Zealand at Lord&rsquo;s. It was their very first Test innings under their new leadership team of Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum, and because the end is always there in the beginning, they went down to a succession of hard-handed, happy-go-lucky attacking shots and unsteady defensive strokes. That night, McCu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/success-amid-chaos-is-pure-bazball-but-it-is-not-enough-to-inspire-belief-in-mccullum-andy-bull/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/success-amid-chaos-is-pure-bazball-but-it-is-not-enough-to-inspire-belief-in-mccullum-andy-bull/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan beat Australia by four wickets to claim ODI series 2-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosts hold their nerve on a tricky wicket to reach targetAustralia only set 158 despite Josh Inglis&rsquo;s 65Pakistan overcame Australian spin on a tricky wicket to win the third and final one-day international by four wickets in Lahore and clinch the series 2-1 on Thursday.Pakistan had to fight hard on a turning wicket to reach 161-6 in 41.5 overs after Australia had crashed to their lowest ODI total in Pakistan after being dismissed for 157 in 42 overs. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-beat-australia-by-four-wickets-to-claim-odi-series-2-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-beat-australia-by-four-wickets-to-claim-odi-series-2-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robinson’s triple-wicket maiden revives England after New Zealand skittle hosts]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Test: England 140; New Zealand 61-6Paceman&rsquo;s stunning return gives England the edgeIt took two years for Ollie Robinson to force his way back into the England set-up and then about five minutes to win over their supporters. Steaming in from the Nursery End, Robinson produced a devastating triple-wicket maiden first up &ndash; and four overall &ndash; to cap an absurd opening day against New Zealand.Some 16 wickets fell across only 60 overs of rain-affected play and, if this Test was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/robinsons-triple-wicket-maiden-revives-england-after-new-zealand-skittle-hosts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/robinsons-triple-wicket-maiden-revives-england-after-new-zealand-skittle-hosts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ollie Robinson&rsquo;s fairytale comeback was the highlight of a dramatic day at Lord&rsquo;s, where 16 wickets fell in just 59 overs2nd over, first ball: England 4-0 (Duckett 0, Gay 4) It&rsquo;s Kyle Jamieson and he has a present for Emilio Gay: a full toss! Gay guides it away behind square and smiles like a man who wasn&rsquo;t expecting that.1st over: England 0-0 (Duckett 0, Gay 0) The bowler is Matt Henry, the first ball a damp squib &ndash; a grubber outside off. Duckett leaves it, and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remarkable Robinson lights up Lord's as he returns to Test duty in style]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Ollie Robinson bowls a triple-wicket maiden in his first Test appearance for two years, as New Zealand fall to 2-3 on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/remarkable-robinson-lights-up-lords-as-he-returns-to-test-duty-in-style/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/remarkable-robinson-lights-up-lords-as-he-returns-to-test-duty-in-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What a moment for him' - Jamieson's five-star performance at Lord's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Jamieson has a day to remember as he finishes with 5-62 as he helps New Zealand bowl England out for 140 on the opening day of the first Test at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-a-moment-for-him-jamiesons-five-star-performance-at-lords/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-a-moment-for-him-jamiesons-five-star-performance-at-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drops, fours and a half-century - the best of Brook's eventful innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook is dropped twice, hits 10 boundaries and makes 50 before being caught shortly after in an eventful innings on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/drops-fours-and-a-half-century-the-best-of-brooks-eventful-innings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/drops-fours-and-a-half-century-the-best-of-brooks-eventful-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: first men’s cricket Test, day one – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the first day of the series at Lord&rsquo;s<br />
Sign up for The Spin | Follow us on TikTok 2nd over, first ball: England 4-0 (Duckett 0, Gay 4) It&rsquo;s Kyle Jamieson and he has a present for Emilio Gay: a full toss! Gay guides it away behind square and smiles like a man who wasn&rsquo;t expecting that.1st over: England 0-0 (Duckett 0, Gay 0) The bowler is Matt Henry, the first ball a damp squib &ndash; a grubber outside off. Duckett leaves it, and the next one, which at least reache]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-first-mens-cricket-test-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What were you doing?!' - Smith's moment to forget as England struggle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Smith chooses to leave the wrong delivery as he is bowled by Kyle Jamieson for one, to leave England 55-5 on the day one of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-were-you-doing-smiths-moment-to-forget-as-england-struggle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-were-you-doing-smiths-moment-to-forget-as-england-struggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did moving behind Sky’s paywall 20 years ago save or stifle Test cricket?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision to leave free-to-air TV has become English cricket&rsquo;s Brexit. But what could have been done differently?By Wisden Cricket MonthlyAs Rudi Koertzen and Billy Bowden removed the bails at The Oval and celebrations began across the country after a grandstand finish to an epochal Ashes, it signalled not only the end of England&rsquo;s 18-year wait to claim back the urn, but the last rites of live Test match cricket on terrestrial TV in the UK.In December 2004 the ECB had announced a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/did-moving-behind-skys-paywall-20-years-ago-save-or-stifle-test-cricket/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/did-moving-behind-skys-paywall-20-years-ago-save-or-stifle-test-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight and out - Gay's Test debut doesn't go to plan against New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Emilio Gay falls for eight on Test debut as he's caught off the bowling of Kyle Jamieson with the home side 16-1 on the first morning of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/eight-and-out-gays-test-debut-doesnt-go-to-plan-against-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/eight-and-out-gays-test-debut-doesnt-go-to-plan-against-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Ollie Robinson the chaos English cricket needs in a team stuffed with Nice Young Lads? | Jonathan Liew]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Test team under pressure and desperately craving engagement, a returning firebrand could salvage the summerThe winged elephant swoops down Deansgate towards the ship canal, its wings glowing neon orange, a feral roar rising and falling unevenly in volume. A black taxi drives the wrong way down a rain-moistened street. A menacing urchin child with a dozen fingers stands in front of a disused steampunk factory, holding an outsized Victoriana bat.Now there&rsquo;s a bowler, who&rsquo;s act]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/is-ollie-robinson-the-chaos-english-cricket-needs-in-a-team-stuffed-with-nice-young-lads-jonathan-liew/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/is-ollie-robinson-the-chaos-english-cricket-needs-in-a-team-stuffed-with-nice-young-lads-jonathan-liew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan v Australia - third ODI scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the third and final one-day international between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-v-australia-third-odi-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-v-australia-third-odi-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore a place where science, politics and culture collide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film exploring the human stories behind mankind&rsquo;s biggest experiment in particle physics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/explore-a-place-where-science-politics-and-culture-collide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/explore-a-place-where-science-politics-and-culture-collide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey race to eight-wicket win over Middlesex in Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ollie Pope strikes his first half-century of this year's T20 Blast as Surrey coast past Middlesex in a one-sided South Group derby at The Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-race-to-eight-wicket-win-over-middlesex-in-blast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-race-to-eight-wicket-win-over-middlesex-in-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England in thrall to franchise world before visit of tricky New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debate over Jofra Archer&rsquo;s absence after his IPL stint and at least one new face in Emilio Gay add to enticing storylinesLord&rsquo;s hosts its 150th Test match this week and, like its famous lunch menu, there are plenty of enticing options as regards storylines. England are seeking redemption and refinement, apparently, following that god-awful Ashes winter. New Zealand are both familiar opponents and a tricky first assignment.There is at least one new face for England, with Emilio Gay co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-in-thrall-to-franchise-world-before-visit-of-tricky-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-in-thrall-to-franchise-world-before-visit-of-tricky-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Lord’s of London: 150 Tests at cricket’s grand, complicated citadel]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may be the closely guarded private fiefdom of the MCC, but weight of history makes the ground a true institutionThere are three Lord&rsquo;s in London. The first is six feet under Dorset Square next to Marylebone station, where these days a square foot of a single-bed flat will set you back a thousand pounds. The second is buried beneath the Lisson Grove moorings on the Regents canal, where the canal boaters grow tomatoes along the towpath. And the third, the current world-famous ground, is t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/three-lords-of-london-150-tests-at-crickets-grand-complicated-citadel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/three-lords-of-london-150-tests-at-crickets-grand-complicated-citadel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England will not enforce World Cup social media ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says they will not be replicating the social media ban that was in place for the 2017 World Cup for this year's T20 version.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-will-not-enforce-world-cup-social-media-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-will-not-enforce-world-cup-social-media-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why England must move on quickly from Ashes hangover]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have invested in Brendon McCullum once again but now it is time for his team to start paying back the faith, writes Stephan Shemilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-england-must-move-on-quickly-from-ashes-hangover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-england-must-move-on-quickly-from-ashes-hangover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 World Cup schedule, fixtures, times &amp; results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The full schedule and fixture list, including start time and venues, for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-schedule-fixtures-times-amp-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-schedule-fixtures-times-amp-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strict IPL stance could make things messy for England - Stokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Ben Stokes warns that players could abandon international cricket if England take a hardline stance on the Indian Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/strict-ipl-stance-could-make-things-messy-for-england-stokes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/strict-ipl-stance-could-make-things-messy-for-england-stokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex Women's captain Scrivens signs new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex Women's captain Grace Scrivens signs a new two-year deal until the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-womens-captain-scrivens-signs-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-womens-captain-scrivens-signs-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England do not need massive change - Stokes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Ben Stokes insists England do not have to make a "massive change", despite their 4-1 Ashes hammering in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-do-not-need-massive-change-stokes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-do-not-need-massive-change-stokes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes defends Archer’s Test absence and warns strictness risks England exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Critics have called situation &lsquo;ludicrous&rsquo; and &lsquo;frustrating&rsquo;&lsquo;Jofra may not play for England if handled differently&rsquo;Ben Stokes has defended England&rsquo;s decision to excuse Jofra Archer from the start of the Test summer so he could compete in the Indian Premier League, saying a more militant approach risks a situation where &ldquo;players like him might not play for England again&rdquo;.On Wednesday Archer was strongly criticised by the former New Zealand bowl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-defends-archers-test-absence-and-warns-strictness-risks-england-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-defends-archers-test-absence-and-warns-strictness-risks-england-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grace Ballinger column: On the road again with an away day diary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grace Ballinger discusses the busy schedule of travelling that comes with being a professional cricketer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/grace-ballinger-column-on-the-road-again-with-an-away-day-diary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/grace-ballinger-column-on-the-road-again-with-an-away-day-diary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex issues 'starting to get to me' - Farbrace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace says he is "finding it hard" to deal with the off-field issues at the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-issues-starting-to-get-to-me-farbrace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-issues-starting-to-get-to-me-farbrace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey to face Nepal and UAE in 50-over matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jersey will play Nepal and United Arab Emirates in 50-over games next month as preparation for the final round of ICC Challenge League matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jersey-to-face-nepal-and-uae-in-50-over-matches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jersey-to-face-nepal-and-uae-in-50-over-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | ‘Nobody likes to be belittled’: how New Zealand’s ‘Ilford seconds’ made history in 1986]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Coney&rsquo;s tourists 40 years ago lacked the resources and professionalism of their opponents but got under England&rsquo;s skin to claim a famous series winJeremy Coney is barking with laughter recalling the story of winding up England&rsquo;s Phil Edmonds at Trent Bridge 40 years ago.&ldquo;We needed about 70-odd runs to win the match and go 1-0 up in the series. Edmonds was bowling to myself and Martin Crowe with this rather garish sponsored wristwatch on.&rdquo; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-nobody-likes-to-be-belittled-how-new-zealands-ilford-seconds-made-history-in-1986/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-nobody-likes-to-be-belittled-how-new-zealands-ilford-seconds-made-history-in-1986/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne Stars and Renegades killed off in latest Big Bash League privatisation move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Victoria to operate just a single BBL team in futureSecond franchise to be sold off to private investor to raise fundsCricket Victoria has killed off both the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades in an extraordinary reset triggered by the privatisation of Australian cricket.Chief executive Nick Cummins confirmed on Wednesday that Cricket Victoria would only operate a single BBL team from now on, potentially known as the Bushrangers, while the second franchise would be sold off to rais]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/melbourne-stars-and-renegades-killed-off-in-latest-big-bash-league-privatisation-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/melbourne-stars-and-renegades-killed-off-in-latest-big-bash-league-privatisation-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never any doubt about Knight's England spot - Edwards]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach Charlotte Edwards praises Heather Knight's resilience after the former captain's timely return to form before the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/never-any-doubt-about-knights-england-spot-edwards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/never-any-doubt-about-knights-england-spot-edwards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v India - third T20 highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket from Taunton, where England face India in the third of their T20 matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-third-t20-highlights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-india-third-t20-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capsey and Knight star as England seal record-breaking series win over India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Capsey hits 82 whilst Heather Knight finishes unbeaten on 70 as England chase down 181, the highest run-chase in women's T20 history in England, to secure a six-wicket win against India, sealing an impressive 2-1 series win in Taunton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/capsey-and-knight-star-as-england-seal-record-breaking-series-win-over-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/capsey-and-knight-star-as-england-seal-record-breaking-series-win-over-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It has lit up Taunton' - Classy Capsey shines in England win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots as England's Alice Capsey hits a brilliant 82 from 43 balls to help England beat India by six wickets and seal a 2-1 series victory in Taunton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-has-lit-up-taunton-classy-capsey-shines-in-england-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-has-lit-up-taunton-classy-capsey-shines-in-england-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMS podcast: England in the groove ahead of the T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Moeran is joined by Alex Hartley and Ffion Wynne.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tms-podcast-england-in-the-groove-ahead-of-the-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tms-podcast-england-in-the-groove-ahead-of-the-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England seal six-wicket win against India in deciding women’s T20 international –as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Capsey and Heather Knight take England to a soaring win against India at Taunton to top off their World Cup preparations and pose selection questions3rd over: India 31-1 (Mandhana 8, Bhatia 9) Two wides and two fours from Bell&rsquo;s second over as she gets some punishment from Bhatia, through point and deep third.Verma is eager for more runs but cramped for room, gets an outside edge ball which holds up in the wind and Charlie Dean collects at point. Clever bowling Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-seal-six-wicket-win-against-india-in-deciding-womens-t20-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-seal-six-wicket-win-against-india-in-deciding-womens-t20-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant Capsey seals series win and gives England selection poser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Capsey leaves England with a huge selection call and Heather Knight finds form as the hosts sign off for the T20 World Cup with victory over India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-capsey-seals-series-win-and-gives-england-selection-poser/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-capsey-seals-series-win-and-gives-england-selection-poser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capsey and Knight’s mighty partnership guides England to T20 series win over India]]></title><description><![CDATA[England 184-4, bt India 180-5, by six wicketsVictory perfectly timed before World Cup openerEngland pulled off a statement run chase against India on Tuesday evening at Taunton, reaching their target of 181 with nine balls to spare thanks to a brilliant 137-run partnership from 76 balls between Alice Capsey and Heather Knight.This was England&rsquo;s highest successful T20 international run-chase in eight years and it could not have been more perfectly timed, providing the perfect confidence boo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/capsey-and-knights-mighty-partnership-guides-england-to-t20-series-win-over-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/capsey-and-knights-mighty-partnership-guides-england-to-t20-series-win-over-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Oh no, no, no!' - India reach 180 as Ecclestone has moment to forget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Ecclestone has a moment to forget as she misses a simple run-out opportunity on the final ball of India's innings, as they set England 181 to win in the third and final T20 in Taunton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/oh-no-no-no-india-reach-180-as-ecclestone-has-moment-to-forget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/oh-no-no-no-india-reach-180-as-ecclestone-has-moment-to-forget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nathan Ellis stars with 4-33 as Australia beat Pakistan in second ODI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pace bowler leads rout of hosts for 190 in 41-run winJosh Inglis and Cameron Green helped set 232 targetAustralia turned the tables on Pakistan, battling their way to victory on a difficult track at Lahore&rsquo;s Gaddafi Stadium to level the ODI series one-apiece with one to play. On a surface catered for spinners seamer Nathan Ellis was the star, returning 4-33 in his nine overs with some key wickets.In the absence of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Starc Ellis stepped up to lead the att]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nathan-ellis-stars-with-4-33-as-australia-beat-pakistan-in-second-odi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nathan-ellis-stars-with-4-33-as-australia-beat-pakistan-in-second-odi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket Canada suspended over allegations of gang-linked corruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[ICC&rsquo;s decision comes amid growing concerns the team is being influenced by members of a notorious gang in IndiaCricket&rsquo;s international governing body has suspended Canada over what it described as &ldquo;serious breaches of its membership obligations&rdquo;, dealing the latest blow to an organization that critics say has become a &ldquo;laughing stock&rdquo; within the sport.The suspension also comes amid growing concerns that one of Canada&rsquo;s fastest-growing sports is being inf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-canada-suspended-over-allegations-of-gang-linked-corruption/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-canada-suspended-over-allegations-of-gang-linked-corruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bazball comes full circle with a promise to ‘evolve slightly’ as New Zealand roll into town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four years to the day after England&rsquo;s first Test under Brendon McCullum began at Lord&rsquo;s, England are adopting a fresh approach against the same oppositionFour years to the day after England&rsquo;s first Test under Brendon McCullum began against New Zealand at Lord&rsquo;s, the start of a summer when players reached new heights and observers reached for new words to describe them, the latest incarnations of the two teams gathered in St John&rsquo;s Wood as preparations ramped up for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bazball-comes-full-circle-with-a-promise-to-evolve-slightly-as-new-zealand-roll-into-town/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bazball-comes-full-circle-with-a-promise-to-evolve-slightly-as-new-zealand-roll-into-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England weigh up Test debut for Sonny Baker with one eye on the weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum backs quick bowler to bring &lsquo;noise&rsquo;Gus Atkinson could play if conditions less hot at Lord&rsquo;sEngland have announced a slimmed-down squad of 12 for their first match of the summer, against New Zealand at Lord&rsquo;s starting on Thursday, postponing until the last minute a decision over whether to reward the &ldquo;full noise&rdquo; approach of Hampshire&rsquo;s Sonny Baker with a Test debut.The approach mirrors that at the first Ashes Test last November, when Eng]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-weigh-up-test-debut-for-sonny-baker-with-one-eye-on-the-weather/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-weigh-up-test-debut-for-sonny-baker-with-one-eye-on-the-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire need investment to keep Test matches - CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire chief executive Sanjay Patel says the county needs external investment to be able to keep Tests at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-need-investment-to-keep-test-matches-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-need-investment-to-keep-test-matches-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bashir returns to England team as Stokes &amp; Smith swap batting position]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoaib Bashir is backed as England&rsquo;s first-choice spinner for the first Test against New Zealand after being overlooked for the entire Ashes series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bashir-returns-to-england-team-as-stokes-amp-smith-swap-batting-position/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bashir-returns-to-england-team-as-stokes-amp-smith-swap-batting-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Archer may not be ready for second Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jofra Archer may not be ready to play for England in the second Test against New Zealand after missing the first following his stint at the Indian Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-archer-may-not-be-ready-for-second-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-archer-may-not-be-ready-for-second-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 specialists show their worth as surprise packets thrive in Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some unexpected teams lead the way as the group stage of the T20 Blast approaches its halfway pointBy 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/t20-specialists-show-their-worth-as-surprise-packets-thrive-in-blast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-specialists-show-their-worth-as-surprise-packets-thrive-in-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dean enjoying 'fun' England captaincy role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stand-in England Women's captain Charlie Dean says she is enjoying the job as she prepares for a T20 series finale against India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dean-enjoying-fun-england-captaincy-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dean-enjoying-fun-england-captaincy-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flintoff named Sydney Thunder men's head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legendary former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is named Sydney Thunder men's head coach in Australia's Big Bash, his first role in an overseas T20 league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/flintoff-named-sydney-thunder-mens-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/flintoff-named-sydney-thunder-mens-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The leader, supporting actor and X-factor - Finn on England's attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[All pace bowlers have a specific role in a pace attack, so how will Ollie Robinson, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue combine? Steven Finn takes a look in his latest BBC Sport column.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-leader-supporting-actor-and-x-factor-finn-on-englands-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-leader-supporting-actor-and-x-factor-finn-on-englands-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England men's summer preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[TMS discuss England&rsquo;s upcoming test against New Zealand and the Women&rsquo;s T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-mens-summer-preview/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-mens-summer-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum and Key are lucky to have kept their jobs. Now they have to nail England’s rebuild | Mark Ramprakash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Series against New Zealand will be a litmus test to see if the leadership team&rsquo;s failed approach has really changedThere&rsquo;s a quote from Legacy, James Kerr&rsquo;s book about the All Blacks, that I have always liked: &ldquo;Our values decide our character, our character decides our value.&rdquo; As England&rsquo;s Test side sets about its great post-Ashes reset, I think it is applicable.Culture is a work in progress and always will be, and the positive that has emerged from their wint]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-and-key-are-lucky-to-have-kept-their-jobs-now-they-have-to-nail-englands-rebuild-mark-ramprakash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-and-key-are-lucky-to-have-kept-their-jobs-now-they-have-to-nail-englands-rebuild-mark-ramprakash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virat Kohli hits winning runs as Royal Challengers Bengaluru retain IPL title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 161-5, beat Gujarat Titans, 155-8, by 5 wktsFormer India captain scores 75no off 42 ballsVirat Kohli&rsquo;s unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Sunday.Bengaluru restricted Gujarat to 155 for eight, a total they chased down with 12 balls to spare after Kohli reached his fifth half-century of the season in a lopsided final in Ahmedabad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/virat-kohli-hits-winning-runs-as-royal-challengers-bengaluru-retain-ipl-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/virat-kohli-hits-winning-runs-as-royal-challengers-bengaluru-retain-ipl-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan ease to victory in first ODI as Arafat Minhas puts Australia in a spin]]></title><description><![CDATA[First ODI: Pakistan (5-202) beat Australia (200) by 5wktsDebutant Minhas claims five-wicket haul in RawalpindiPakistan&rsquo;s debutant Arafat Minhas bagged a stunning five-wicket haul and then smashed the winning runs to secure a comprehensive victory over Australia in the first of three one-day internationals.Josh Inglis, handed the white-ball captaincy after Mitch Marsh was ruled out with an ankle injury, saw his side struggle to handle Minhas&rsquo; tricky left-arm variation. The 21-year-old]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-ease-to-victory-in-first-odi-as-arafat-minhas-puts-australia-in-a-spin/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-ease-to-victory-in-first-odi-as-arafat-minhas-puts-australia-in-a-spin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England’s Freya Kemp makes mark with bat and ball to level series against India]]></title><description><![CDATA[2nd T20i: Eng, 168-5, bt India, 142-9, by 26 runsIndia&rsquo;s decision to retire out Bhatia in run chase backfiresFreya Kemp smashed an unbeaten 39 from 13 balls as England finally unleashed some batting firepower to post 168 for five and beat India by 26 runs in the second T20 international. Kemp found able support from Dani Gibson as England&rsquo;s two finishers added 39 from the final two overs to level the series.The pressure told on India&rsquo;s fielders, who &ndash; after offering Sophi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-freya-kemp-makes-mark-with-bat-and-ball-to-level-series-against-india/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-freya-kemp-makes-mark-with-bat-and-ball-to-level-series-against-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat India by 26 runs: second women’s T20 international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freya Kemp shines with bat and ball as England draw level in the pre World Cup series against India4th over: England 21-0 (Dunkley 10, Wyatt-Hodge 9) Time for spin already, with Shreyanka Patil. Wyatt-Hodge is eager for runs but can&rsquo;t quite get enough welly or broad enough bat to reach the rope.3rd over: England 14-0 (Dunkley 9, Wyatt-Hodge 3) Dunkley picks up the first boundary of the day with a huge yahoo down the ground for six. A couple of singles to complete the over. And England tick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-india-by-26-runs-second-womens-t20-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-india-by-26-runs-second-womens-t20-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England in-tray: McCullum says he knows what went wrong in the Ashes – but can he fix it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The England head coach has five key challenges to address in the buildup to next week&rsquo;s first Test against New Zealand at Lord&rsquo;sFor all that the series was obviously a failure, England were competitive for periods of most of the Ashes Tests. But McCullum has repeatedly conceded that in the key moments when matches tend to be decided his side have a habit of stumbling. The question is why, and on Friday he made the telling admission: &ldquo;I thought some of our guys were more ready f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-in-tray-mccullum-says-he-knows-what-went-wrong-in-the-ashes-but-can-he-fix-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-in-tray-mccullum-says-he-knows-what-went-wrong-in-the-ashes-but-can-he-fix-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India beat England by 38 runs: first women’s T20 cricket international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England were comfortably beaten in Chelmsford after producing an erratic performance with bat and ball1st over: India 7-2 (Bhatia 5, Rodrigues 0) That was the last ball of a pr-etty eventful first over.Two wickets in the over! After getting off the mark with a streaky mishit over the off side, Shafali Verma drags Bell towards mid-on and is caught by the stooping Alice Capsey. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-beat-england-by-38-runs-first-womens-t20-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-beat-england-by-38-runs-first-womens-t20-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yastika Bhatia and Jemimah Rodrigues overpower England in first T20 international]]></title><description><![CDATA[India 188-7; England 150-8. India win by 38 runsEngland&rsquo;s Amy Jones makes 67 but lacks supportHalf-centuries from Yastika Bhatia and Jemima Rodrigues helped India post 188 for seven and overcome England by 38 runs in the first T20 international.The seamer Nandani Sharma, who took a hat-trick in &shy;January&rsquo;s WPL, could not quite repeat that feat here, but three wickets in the space of five balls was nevertheless an &shy;impressive&nbsp;outing for the 24-year-old. &ldquo;We all felt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yastika-bhatia-and-jemimah-rodrigues-overpower-england-in-first-t20-international/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yastika-bhatia-and-jemimah-rodrigues-overpower-england-in-first-t20-international/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stumped podcast: Afghanistan Women’s Refugee Team - what’s next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Afghanistan Women&rsquo;s Refugee team will be on a development tour of England in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-afghanistan-womens-refugee-team-whats-next/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-afghanistan-womens-refugee-team-whats-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage star Sooryavanshi smashes 97 as Rajasthan advance in IPL playoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifteen-year-old hits 12 sixes in 29-ball knockJofra Archer wickets help Royals past SunrisersThe teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a staggering 12 sixes to lead Rajasthan Royals to a 47-run drubbing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Wednesday&rsquo;s Indian Premier League eliminator.The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi, who won the regular season&rsquo;s orange cap for the most runs scored (680), destroyed Hyderabad&rsquo;s famed bowling with an incredible 29-ball 97, around which Rajastha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/teenage-star-sooryavanshi-smashes-97-as-rajasthan-advance-in-ipl-playoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/teenage-star-sooryavanshi-smashes-97-as-rajasthan-advance-in-ipl-playoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum vows to keep ‘firm grip’ on England players after ‘mistakes’ in winter tours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach &lsquo;confident our best cricket is in front of us&rsquo;Issues with alcohol among tourists due to &lsquo;distractions&rsquo;Brendon McCullum has promised to use &ldquo;a firm grip&rdquo; to eradicate issues with alcohol and attitude among the England squad, admitting that &ldquo;there were some mistakes made&rdquo; by his players during last winter&rsquo;s tours of New Zealand and Australia.In his first interview since returning to England for the start of the international summer,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-vows-to-keep-firm-grip-on-england-players-after-mistakes-in-winter-tours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-vows-to-keep-firm-grip-on-england-players-after-mistakes-in-winter-tours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | I became a detective in women’s cricket and found treasure in an old Lancashire cowshed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MCC Library has gone from three books to a proper archive with scrapbooks, letters, diaries and newspaper cuttingsIn the spring of 2011, I went to the MCC library at Lord&rsquo;s &ndash; the world&rsquo;s largest collection of printed material on cricket. I was near the start of a PhD on the history of women&rsquo;s cricket and I wanted source material: this, surely, would be where I would find it?Nope. When the MCC&rsquo;s Neil Robinson took me to the section of the shelves on women&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-i-became-a-detective-in-womens-cricket-and-found-treasure-in-an-old-lancashire-cowshed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-i-became-a-detective-in-womens-cricket-and-found-treasure-in-an-old-lancashire-cowshed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letter: MJK Smith obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the early 1970s, the cricketer MJK Smith offered me 50 pence per half day for sweeping squash courts and other odd jobs at Wootton Court, the Warwickshire hotel and country club that he and his wife had opened. I was 14, and asked how many hours half a day would comprise. He said he would leave that to me and so I experienced the light, but effective, touch of his trust and leadership.Once, I was painting in the gents loo, when MJK arrived with gloves, bleach and wire wool, and began removing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/letter-mjk-smith-obituary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/letter-mjk-smith-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sophie Devine sparks New Zealand’s recovery to foil nervy England]]></title><description><![CDATA[2nd T20i: NZ, 170-5, bt England, 156-6, by 14 runsWhite Ferns recover from 11 for fourNew Zealand staged a miraculous comeback to win the second T20 at Canterbury having begun the game by collapsing to 11 for four. Their recovery came by virtue of a 159-run partnership from 98 balls between Sophie Devine and Maddy Green &ndash; a record against England in T20 internationals.The partnership rollicked along so quickly that the scorebox operators struggled to keep up, with the numbers repeatedly ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sophie-devine-sparks-new-zealands-recovery-to-foil-nervy-england/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sophie-devine-sparks-new-zealands-recovery-to-foil-nervy-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand beat England by 14 runs to win second women’s T20 international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[A big-hitting Sophie Devine leads New Zealand to a 14-run victory over England and levels the series 1-1Gaze has a hasty heave and loses her middle stump to a cracking ball that nudges in.1st over: New Zealand 4-1 (Plimmer 0) Bell, blond hair in an immaculate bun, hoop earrings in each ear, starts with a perky away swinger. Four dots to start then Gaze pulls a short ball whippily to the rope. But that&rsquo;s her lot. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-beat-england-by-14-runs-to-win-second-womens-t20-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-beat-england-by-14-runs-to-win-second-womens-t20-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacob Bethell a doubt for England’s first NZ Test after injuring finger in IPL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top-order batter to fly back to UK for medical assessmentRisks missing series opener with New Zealand at Lord&rsquo;sEngland&rsquo;s top-order batter Jacob Bethell will return to the UK to be &ldquo;fully assessed&rdquo; on the finger injury he picked up playing in the Indian Premier League.Bethell was missing from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru side which lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday, with the captain, Rajat Patidar, confirming the 22-year-old had damaged his finger. Continue reading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacob-bethell-a-doubt-for-englands-first-nz-test-after-injuring-finger-in-ipl/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacob-bethell-a-doubt-for-englands-first-nz-test-after-injuring-finger-in-ipl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: second women’s T20 cricket international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[OBO updates from 2.30pm BST start at Canterbury<br />
Capsey steers England to opening win | Email TanyaGaze has a hasty heave and loses her middle stump to a cracking ball that nudges in.1st over: New Zealand 4-1 (Plimmer 0) Bell, blond hair in an immaculate bun, hoop earrings in each ear, starts with a perky away swinger. Four dots to start then Gaze pulls a short ball whippily to the rope. But that&rsquo;s her lot. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-womens-t20-cricket-international-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-womens-t20-cricket-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broad surprised by Robinson's England recall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Broad says he was "surprised" England decided to recall fast bowler Ollie Robinson for the first Test against New Zealand, which begins on 4 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/broad-surprised-by-robinsons-england-recall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/broad-surprised-by-robinsons-england-recall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two elbows in one arm: Usman Tariq on journey from car-parts firm to T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[After time working a regular job in Dubai, the Pakistan bowler is determined to thrive in the T20 Blast for WarwickshireA new country and a new set of umpires could mean fresh scrutiny for Usman Tariq. But as Pakistan&rsquo;s late-blooming mystery spinner prepares for his first outing in the T20 Blast, he says he welcomes questions about his action.Tariq, 30, has signed for the Bears in the Blast, along with Birmingham Phoenix in the Hundred, to continue a remarkable rise. After spending his ear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/two-elbows-in-one-arm-usman-tariq-on-journey-from-car-parts-firm-to-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/two-elbows-in-one-arm-usman-tariq-on-journey-from-car-parts-firm-to-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghanistan women's refugee team to tour England]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Afghanistan women&rsquo;s refugee team will tour England this summer in their continued bid to be recognised for international competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/afghanistan-womens-refugee-team-to-tour-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/afghanistan-womens-refugee-team-to-tour-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset aim for history in revamped T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 T20 Blast campaign gets under way on Friday with a new-look format and defending champions Somerset aiming to make history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-aim-for-history-in-revamped-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-aim-for-history-in-revamped-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Perfect weather for T20 Blast' - Grace Ballinger column]]></title><description><![CDATA[The T20 Blast returns on Friday with wall-to-wall sunshine forecast. The Blaze's Grace Ballinger takes a closer look at the competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perfect-weather-for-t20-blast-grace-ballinger-column/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perfect-weather-for-t20-blast-grace-ballinger-column/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand - first T20 highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket from Derby where England face New Zealand in the first of three T20 matches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-first-t20-highlights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-first-t20-highlights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alice Capsey finds swagger to give England T20 series lead against New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[1st T20i: England, 140-3, bt New Zealand, 136-7, by 7wktsCapsey finishes unbeaten on 74 with 16 balls remainingEngland got off to a winning start in their T20 series against New Zealand at Derby, after Alice Capsey struck an unbeaten 74 from 51 balls &ndash; her highest score for England and her first T20i half-century since July 2024.Capsey has generally batted at No 3 for England but was promoted to open in place of Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who is missing this series because of the imminent birth of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/alice-capsey-finds-swagger-to-give-england-t20-series-lead-against-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/alice-capsey-finds-swagger-to-give-england-t20-series-lead-against-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capsey and Bell impress as England win T20 opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Capsey hits unbeaten 74 after Lauren Bell's 2-23 helps England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the first T20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/capsey-and-bell-impress-as-england-win-t20-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/capsey-and-bell-impress-as-england-win-t20-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capsey stars as England ease past New Zealand in first T20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Capsey hits an unbeaten 74 to help England chase down 137 in Derby, securing a seven-wicket win against New Zealand in the first of their three-match T20 series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/capsey-stars-as-england-ease-past-new-zealand-in-first-t20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/capsey-stars-as-england-ease-past-new-zealand-in-first-t20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat New Zealand by seven wickets: first women’s T20 cricket international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linsey Smith and Alice Capsey starred as England hammered the world champions in Derby3rd over: New Zealand 13-1 (Gaze 4, M Kerr 8) Gaze plays the first shot of authority, clouting a short ball from Bell through midwicket for four. She&rsquo;s beaten by the next ball, then misses a premeditated ramp that is spilled by Jones for a bye.That brings Kerr back on strike; she lifts Bell sweetly to deep backward square for a one-bounce four. A much better over for New Zealand. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-new-zealand-by-seven-wickets-first-womens-t20-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-new-zealand-by-seven-wickets-first-womens-t20-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unbeaten Capsey guides England to victory in first T20 against NZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opener Alice Capsey finishes unbeaten on 74 as she guides England to a seven-wicket win against New Zealand in the opening T20 international in Derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/unbeaten-capsey-guides-england-to-victory-in-first-t20-against-nz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/unbeaten-capsey-guides-england-to-victory-in-first-t20-against-nz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Another six!' - Ecclestone has opening over to forget]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Sophie Ecclestone has an opening over to forget as New Zealand's Sophie Devine hits three sixes off her bowling during the first T20 international in Derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/another-six-ecclestone-has-opening-over-to-forget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/another-six-ecclestone-has-opening-over-to-forget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['First ball... gone!' - Bell gives England perfect start against New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[England get off to the perfect start in their T20 international against New Zealand as Lauren Bell removes Georgia Plimmer with the first ball of the match, after England won the toss and chose to bowl in Derby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/first-ball-gone-bell-gives-england-perfect-start-against-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/first-ball-gone-bell-gives-england-perfect-start-against-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants skipper Procter signs new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire's red-ball captain Luke Procter agrees a new deal to keep him at the club until at least the end of the 2028 season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-skipper-procter-signs-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-skipper-procter-signs-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire's Payne to miss T20 Blast after surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire bowler David Payne is ruled out of the entire T20 Blast campaign after having surgery on an ankle injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gloucestershires-payne-to-miss-t20-blast-after-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gloucestershires-payne-to-miss-t20-blast-after-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland's Lewis rested for tri-series before World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland captain Gaby Lewis says she will be fit for the start of next month's Women's T20 World Cup as she continues her recovery from injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/irelands-lewis-rested-for-tri-series-before-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/irelands-lewis-rested-for-tri-series-before-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gough questions England's appointment of North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Gough questions the appointment of Marcus North as England&rsquo;s new selector, saying the arrival of the Australian will further divide the national team from the domestic game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gough-questions-englands-appointment-of-north/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gough-questions-englands-appointment-of-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland suffer heavy ODI defeat by USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland suffer a heavy defeat by USA as their Cricket World Cup League 2 trip to Nepal ends on a negative note.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-suffer-heavy-odi-defeat-by-usa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-suffer-heavy-odi-defeat-by-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | A little Sachin in waiting? How cricket dreams are passed down through families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within days of new parenthood, cricket tragics often find themselves mapping out futures for their offspring in the game. I&rsquo;m no differentEvery cricket-loving parent will know the feeling. Not a feeling, exactly, more a tiny flicker of hope. A ridiculous, irrational hope that the gods who once reached down and gently kissed the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Ellyse Perry might one day do the same to your little sprog.You hold your breath the first time you wrap their chubby hands around a p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-a-little-sachin-in-waiting-how-cricket-dreams-are-passed-down-through-families/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-a-little-sachin-in-waiting-how-cricket-dreams-are-passed-down-through-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The questions for England to answer during World Cup preparation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fitness, selection and form are some of the questions England must answer with six games to go before the T20 World Cup begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-questions-for-england-to-answer-during-world-cup-preparation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-questions-for-england-to-answer-during-world-cup-preparation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 93 as Royals boost play-off chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[India wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits 93 off 38 balls as Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants to boost their chances of reaching the IPL play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-15-hits-93-as-royals-boost-play-off-chances/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-15-hits-93-as-royals-boost-play-off-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucs sign Duan Jansen as cover for T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign all-rounder Duan Jansen for the first six games of the T20 Blast as cover for Liam Scott.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gloucs-sign-duan-jansen-as-cover-for-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gloucs-sign-duan-jansen-as-cover-for-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Championship: Root talks Yorkshire's rout of Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Howells talks to Joe Root and Liam Dawson after the latest set of County fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-championship-root-talks-yorkshires-rout-of-surrey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-championship-root-talks-yorkshires-rout-of-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt injury gives England World Cup worry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nat Sciver-Brunt is a huge fitness concern for England before the home T20 World Cup after the captain was ruled out of the series against New Zealand and India with a calf injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-injury-gives-england-world-cup-worry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-injury-gives-england-world-cup-worry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: Essex win to move up strangely shapeless top-flight table]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are nearly halfway through the season but there is no real narrative in Division One. Is that a good thing?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-essex-win-to-move-up-strangely-shapeless-top-flight-table/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-essex-win-to-move-up-strangely-shapeless-top-flight-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBL in India? Clubs express interest as Cricket Australia awaits final approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane Heat back plans to open Big Bash League in ChennaiMelbourne teams keen to travel pending BCCI sign-offBrisbane Heat have put their hand up to be one of the first teams to play a BBL game overseas and open this summer&rsquo;s tournament in India.Cricket Australia (CA) is understood to have received positive news in the past 24 hours in their quest to start the 2026-27 season in India. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bbl-in-india-clubs-express-interest-as-cricket-australia-awaits-final-approval/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bbl-in-india-clubs-express-interest-as-cricket-australia-awaits-final-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire polish off Surrey but Lehmann defies Notts: county cricket, day four – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire finished off their thrashing of Surrey but Nottinghamshire were unable to break down Jake Lehmann&rsquo;s defences&#8203;Good morning from Edgbaston, where the players and match officials lined up before play to pay their respects to Warwickshire great MJK Smith, who sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 92. Smith captained England in 25 of his 50 Tests between 1958 and 1972, and scored just shy of 40,000 first-class runs.A promising start, cricketers marching out everywhere except]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-polish-off-surrey-but-lehmann-defies-notts-county-cricket-day-four-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-polish-off-surrey-but-lehmann-defies-notts-county-cricket-day-four-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County players' England recognition brilliant - Farbrace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace says realigning England selection with form in county cricket will highlight developing talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-players-england-recognition-brilliant-farbrace/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-players-england-recognition-brilliant-farbrace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pears bat out final day to draw at Lancashire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcestershire's Brett D'Oliveira and Matthew Waite share an unbroken stand of 97 to ensure their side draw with Lancashire in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pears-bat-out-final-day-to-draw-at-lancashire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pears-bat-out-final-day-to-draw-at-lancashire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire's Lehmann hits ton in draw with Notts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Lehmann's unbeaten 102 helps Hampshire to a County Championship draw with defending champions Nottinghamshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshires-lehmann-hits-ton-in-draw-with-notts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshires-lehmann-hits-ton-in-draw-with-notts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MJK Smith obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricketer who captained England for 25 Tests and amassed 39,832 runs across his first-class careerThe cricketer MJK Smith, who has died aged 92, was a well-regarded captain of England in the mid-1960s and a remarkably consistent run-gatherer for Warwickshire. His even-tempered approach was one of the keys to his success as a skipper not just with England, whom he led between 1964 and 1966, but with his county, which he captained from 1957 to 1967. Although the product of a traditional public sch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mjk-smith-obituary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mjk-smith-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former England cricket captain MJK Smith dies aged 92 as tributes pour in]]></title><description><![CDATA[MJK Smith, the former England cricket captain who led the side 25 times and also played rugby union for England, has died aged 92.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/former-england-cricket-captain-mjk-smith-dies-aged-92-as-tributes-pour-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/former-england-cricket-captain-mjk-smith-dies-aged-92-as-tributes-pour-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire wrap up innings win over Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire take the final five Surrey wickets they need on day four to seal victory by an innings and 127 runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-wrap-up-innings-win-over-surrey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-wrap-up-innings-win-over-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, dies at the age of 92.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/former-england-cricket-captain-smith-dies-aged-92/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/former-england-cricket-captain-smith-dies-aged-92/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warwickshire tributes for MJK Smith, Yorkshire v Surrey, and more: county cricket day four – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from around the grounds on day four<br />
Sign up for The Spin | Email Tanya or post below the line&#8203;Good morning from Edgbaston, where the players and match officials lined up before play to pay their respects to Warwickshire great MJK Smith, who sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 92. Smith captained England in 25 of his 50 Tests between 1958 and 1972, and scored just shy of 40,000 first-class runs.A promising start, cricketers marching out everywhere except Bristol and Southport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/warwickshire-tributes-for-mjk-smith-yorkshire-v-surrey-and-more-county-cricket-day-four-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/warwickshire-tributes-for-mjk-smith-yorkshire-v-surrey-and-more-county-cricket-day-four-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Brook turns bowler and destroys Surrey’s top order: county cricket, day three – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire&rsquo;s Harry Brook threw on his bowling cloak to ruin Surrey&rsquo;s top order, while Essex won against LeicestershireOK, scratch Beau Webster from the below, he&rsquo;s just been wiped out by Tom Norton, a full delivery, and an edge snaffled up by Colin Inrgam low at first slip. Warks 141-7Not much to report yet here at Headingley. St Michael&rsquo;s church looks lush and lovely with greenery and that many-capped slip cordon awaits. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brook-turns-bowler-and-destroys-surreys-top-order-county-cricket-day-three-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brook-turns-bowler-and-destroys-surreys-top-order-county-cricket-day-three-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baker stars but Hants batters falter against Notts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonny Baker took 5-45 but Hampshire's batting faltered to give Nottinghamshire the scent of victory in their County Championship match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/baker-stars-but-hants-batters-falter-against-notts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/baker-stars-but-hants-batters-falter-against-notts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derbyshire close in on victory against Middlesex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derbyshire remain in control on day three against Middlesex at Lord's as the hosts close on 278-8, just 79 runs ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/derbyshire-close-in-on-victory-against-middlesex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/derbyshire-close-in-on-victory-against-middlesex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day three of Kent v Durham at Beckenham washed out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The third day of Kent v Durham in the County Championship is washed out after heavy overnight rain at Beckenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/day-three-of-kent-v-durham-at-beckenham-washed-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/day-three-of-kent-v-durham-at-beckenham-washed-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex seal third win after skittling Leicestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex complete a seven-wicket Championship win after bowling out Leicestershire for just 60 on the third day at Chelmsford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-seal-third-win-after-skittling-leicestershire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-seal-third-win-after-skittling-leicestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire v Notts, Yorkshire v Surrey and more: county cricket day three – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from around the grounds on day three<br />
Sign up for The Spin | Email Tanya or post below the lineOK, scratch Beau Webster from the below, he&rsquo;s just been wiped out by Tom Norton, a full delivery, and an edge snaffled up by Colin Inrgam low at first slip. Warks 141-7Not much to report yet here at Headingley. St Michael&rsquo;s church looks lush and lovely with greenery and that many-capped slip cordon awaits. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-v-notts-yorkshire-v-surrey-and-more-county-cricket-day-three-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-v-notts-yorkshire-v-surrey-and-more-county-cricket-day-three-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kohli &amp; Venkatesh help RCB beat Kings - IPL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Dharamsala.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kohli-amp-venkatesh-help-rcb-beat-kings-ipl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kohli-amp-venkatesh-help-rcb-beat-kings-ipl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delhi Capitals v Rajasthan Royals - IPL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Delhi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/delhi-capitals-v-rajasthan-royals-ipl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/delhi-capitals-v-rajasthan-royals-ipl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nightwatchman Aitchison stuns with ton at Lord’s, Abell in the runs again: county cricket, day two – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Aitchison and Jamie Porter did more than hold up an end, while Tom Abell kept up his fruitful start to the seasonAnd the second Yorkshire centurion goes, flicking his bat in annoyance, caught at first slip for 141.&ldquo;Now then Tanya!&rdquo; Hello Tim Maitland. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nightwatchman-aitchison-stuns-with-ton-at-lords-abell-in-the-runs-again-county-cricket-day-two-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nightwatchman-aitchison-stuns-with-ton-at-lords-abell-in-the-runs-again-county-cricket-day-two-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor puts Glos back on top as wickets tumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Taylor bowls Gloucestershire back into contention as wickets tumble on day two against Northamptonshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/taylor-puts-glos-back-on-top-as-wickets-tumble/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/taylor-puts-glos-back-on-top-as-wickets-tumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand beat England in rain-affected to match to draw series]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand beat England by 17-runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in a rain-affected third One-Day International to draw the series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-beat-england-in-rain-affected-to-match-to-draw-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-beat-england-in-rain-affected-to-match-to-draw-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand beat England in rain-hit third women’s cricket ODI as series is drawn 1-1 – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand win a rain affected third ODI by 17 runs to tie the series 1-1Charlie Dean admits that England weren&rsquo;t at their best in Durham and that it is tricky to balance the side with a T20 World Cup looming. &ldquo;It was important to show that grit (In Durham). To get over the line was really important.&rdquo;Lauren Filer and Jodi Grewcock come in for Maia Bouchier and Tilly Corteen-Coleman. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-beat-england-in-rain-hit-third-womens-cricket-odi-as-series-is-drawn-1-1-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-beat-england-in-rain-hit-third-womens-cricket-odi-as-series-is-drawn-1-1-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand sink England in rain-hit final women’s ODI to tie series]]></title><description><![CDATA[3rd ODI: England 181-7; NZ 141-4. NZ win by 17 runs (DLS)Play halted with tourists ahead on DLS &ndash; series drawn 1-1New Zealand shared the series spoils &ndash; and the ICC Championship points &ndash; after winning the final one-day international at Cardiff on Saturday by six wickets (DLS method).Lauren Bell had initially reduced the tourists to 40 for three, before giving everyone a scare ahead of next month&rsquo;s World Cup when she took a blow to a hand in her follow-through and briefly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-sink-england-in-rain-hit-final-womens-odi-to-tie-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-sink-england-in-rain-hit-final-womens-odi-to-tie-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's One-Day Cup: Levick lifts Durham off bottom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Katie Levick's six-wicket haul helps lift Durham off the foot of the Women's One-Day Cup table as they thrash Somerset by 120 runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-one-day-cup-levick-lifts-durham-off-bottom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-one-day-cup-levick-lifts-durham-off-bottom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beaten in rain-affected ODI as NZ draw series]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand beat England by 17 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method to level the three-match series in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beaten-in-rain-affected-odi-as-nz-draw-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beaten-in-rain-affected-odi-as-nz-draw-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand beat England in rain-hit third women’s cricket ODI as series is drawn 1-1 – live reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaction from the third ODI in Cardiff<br />
Sign up for The Spin | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail JimCharlie Dean admits that England weren&rsquo;t at their best in Durham and that it is tricky to balance the side with a T20 World Cup looming. &ldquo;It was important to show that grit (In Durham). To get over the line was really important.&rdquo;Lauren Filer and Jodi Grewcock come in for Maia Bouchier and Tilly Corteen-Coleman. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-beat-england-in-rain-hit-third-womens-cricket-odi-as-series-is-drawn-1-1-live-reaction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-beat-england-in-rain-hit-third-womens-cricket-odi-as-series-is-drawn-1-1-live-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan in driving seat as bowlers dominate Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan lay the foundations for a serious push towards a third successive County Championship win on a rain-affected day two against Warwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-in-driving-seat-as-bowlers-dominate-bears/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-in-driving-seat-as-bowlers-dominate-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overton &amp; Abell hit tons as Somerset dominate Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centuries from Tom Abell and Craig Overton put Somerset in a dominant position on the second day of the County Championship Division One match with Sussex in Taunton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/overton-amp-abell-hit-tons-as-somerset-dominate-sussex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/overton-amp-abell-hit-tons-as-somerset-dominate-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey battle back against Yorks on rain-hit day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey take the remaining six Yorkshire first-innings wickets before lunch to bowl them out for 486 during a rain-interrupted second day at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-battle-back-against-yorks-on-rain-hit-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-battle-back-against-yorks-on-rain-hit-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neill keeps Notts on top but Hants stay in touch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fergus O'Neill secures his ninth career five-wicket haul but Hampshire refuse to let Nottinghamshire get too far ahead on day two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/oneill-keeps-notts-on-top-but-hants-stay-in-touch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/oneill-keeps-notts-on-top-but-hants-stay-in-touch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: third women’s cricket one-day international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the third ODI in Cardiff; start 11am BST<br />
Sign up for The Spin | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail JimTanya is on the County Blog tools, not everywhere is as wet as Cardiff thankfully.There&rsquo;s an inspection due at 11:15am. We have an hour before we start to lose overs, Ian Ward and Tash Farrant have got their cagoule and winter coat on respectively. They seem to be hopeful we&rsquo;ll get some play at some point. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-womens-cricket-one-day-international-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-third-womens-cricket-one-day-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire v Surrey, Somerset v Sussex, and more: county cricket, day two – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Championship updates from the latest matches<br />
Sign up for The Spin | Email Tanya or post below the lineHello and happy Saturday morning. It&rsquo;s a patchwork sunny and cloudy morning in Leeds, where Jonny Bairstow thrilled the crowd with his first hundred as captain. He, and Adam Lyth, can go bigger and better this morning, unless Surrey find something piquant from the pitch.Play starts at 11am here, and around the grounds. We&rsquo;d love your company. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-v-surrey-somerset-v-sussex-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-v-surrey-somerset-v-sussex-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Green on the IPL, playing in Pakistan &amp; meeting his heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia all-rounder Chris Green and the team discuss the biggest stories in the IPL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/chris-green-on-the-ipl-playing-in-pakistan-amp-meeting-his-heroes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/chris-green-on-the-ipl-playing-in-pakistan-amp-meeting-his-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh v Pakistan - second Test scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Sylhet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-v-pakistan-second-test-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-v-pakistan-second-test-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent pair Dawkins and Northeast boss Stokes' Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Dawkins and Sam Northeast both hit centuries as Kent dominate the first day of their County Championship Division Two game with Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-pair-dawkins-and-northeast-boss-stokes-durham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-pair-dawkins-and-northeast-boss-stokes-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bairstow and Lyth punish Surrey, Rew stars for Somerset: county cricket, day one – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire&rsquo;s Adam Lyth and Jonny Bairstow scored centuries against Surrey while James Rew made 86 against SussexAn early wicket, here at Headingley, the Howard stand impassive as Luxton clips old Yorkshire boy Fisher to midwicket for eight. Yorks 23-1.And, while I&rsquo;m here, happy, happy 10th birthday to my nephew Cian who unwrapped Playfair 26 this morning with his cereal. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bairstow-and-lyth-punish-surrey-rew-stars-for-somerset-county-cricket-day-one-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bairstow-and-lyth-punish-surrey-rew-stars-for-somerset-county-cricket-day-one-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kohli will skip World Cup if he has to prove worth]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's Virat Kohli says he will not play in the 2027 Cricket World Cup if he needs to prove his worth to the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kohli-will-skip-world-cup-if-he-has-to-prove-worth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kohli-will-skip-world-cup-if-he-has-to-prove-worth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England head to training camp with fresh faces but post-Ashes identity still a mystery | Ali Martin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum will have to adapt to a new environment as Test setup looks to move on from thrashingIn selecting Emilio Gay and James Rew for their Test squad to face New Zealand, England have in one sense been true to their word. The Ashes mea culpa included a promise to give more weight to domestic performances. Both men tick that box.And yet as the team picks up the pieces after the 4-1 defeat in Australia, wounds licked and lessons learned, perhaps the question is whether they are staying]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-head-to-training-camp-with-fresh-faces-but-post-ashes-identity-still-a-mystery-ali-martin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-head-to-training-camp-with-fresh-faces-but-post-ashes-identity-still-a-mystery-ali-martin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crocombe and Stanley lead young Lions pace picks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Crocombe and Mitchell Stanley are among the pace bowlers on England&rsquo;s radar named in a Lions squad to take on South Africa A in two four-day matches later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crocombe-and-stanley-lead-young-lions-pace-picks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crocombe-and-stanley-lead-young-lions-pace-picks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire v Surrey, Warwickshire v Glamorgan, and more: county cricket, day one – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the latest round of Championship matches<br />
Get The Spin newsletter | And mail Tanya or post BTLAn early wicket, here at Headingley, the Howard stand impassive as Luxton clips old Yorkshire boy Fisher to midwicket for eight. Yorks 23-1.And, while I&rsquo;m here, happy, happy 10th birthday to my nephew Cian who unwrapped Playfair 26 this morning with his cereal. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-v-surrey-warwickshire-v-glamorgan-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-v-surrey-warwickshire-v-glamorgan-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland top CWCL2 after narrow win over USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland triumph in another nail-biting match as they beat USA by two runs and move to the top of Cricket World Cup League 2 after rain affected proceedings again in Nepal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-top-cwcl2-after-narrow-win-over-usa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-top-cwcl2-after-narrow-win-over-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket Australia in talks with Amazon and Dazn over Ashes broadcast rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deal covers England men&rsquo;s T20 and ODI tour this autumnMove may lead to new cricket rights holder in UK marketCricket Australia has opened negotiations with a number of broadcasters, including streaming platforms Amazon and Dazn, over a four-year UK rights deal that includes the next men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s Ashes tours and the 150th anniversary Test between England and Australia&rsquo;s men in Melbourne next year.The Guardian has learned that Cricket Australia&rsquo;s media rights tea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-australia-in-talks-with-amazon-and-dazn-over-ashes-broadcast-rights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-australia-in-talks-with-amazon-and-dazn-over-ashes-broadcast-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland v USA - ODI tri-series scorecard (from 04:45 BST)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the one-day international tri-series match between Scotland and the USA in Kirtipur, Nepal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-v-usa-odi-tri-series-scorecard-from-0445-bst/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-v-usa-odi-tri-series-scorecard-from-0445-bst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham to Bedford - Gay's 200-mile drive to tell parents of England call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the day he learned he would be England&rsquo;s new opener, Emilio Gay drove from Durham to Bedford to tell his parents about his first international call-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-to-bedford-gays-200-mile-drive-to-tell-parents-of-england-call-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-to-bedford-gays-200-mile-drive-to-tell-parents-of-england-call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaumont impresses as Blaze, Hants and Warwicks win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England opener Tammy Beaumont hits an unbeaten 99 as The Blaze, Hampshire and Warwickshire claim victories in the Women's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/beaumont-impresses-as-blaze-hants-and-warwicks-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/beaumont-impresses-as-blaze-hants-and-warwicks-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robinson one of best bowlers in the world - Key]]></title><description><![CDATA[England director of cricket Rob Key said Ollie Robinson is "one of the best bowlers in the world" after ending the Sussex seamer's two-year international exile.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/robinson-one-of-best-bowlers-in-the-world-key/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/robinson-one-of-best-bowlers-in-the-world-key/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sarah Taylor named England men’s fielding coach while Gay, Rew and Baker are called up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncapped trio in squad for first New Zealand TestCrawley dropped; Ahmed and Bashir selected as spinnersOn a day when England named three uncapped players in their Test squad, and announced a return for Ollie Robinson after two years in cold storage, perhaps the most significant news was the identity of their new fielding coach.Sarah Taylor, the former England wicketkeeper, will be in charge of the fielding drills during the three-Test series against New Zealand that begins at Lord&rsquo;s on 4 J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sarah-taylor-named-england-mens-fielding-coach-while-gay-rew-and-baker-are-called-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sarah-taylor-named-england-mens-fielding-coach-while-gay-rew-and-baker-are-called-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor named England fielding coach in landmark move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor named England's fielding coach, making her the first woman to coach an England side in a major sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/taylor-named-england-fielding-coach-in-landmark-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/taylor-named-england-fielding-coach-in-landmark-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: second women’s cricket ODI abandoned – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain in Northampton meant that no play was possible in the second ODIWe go again. Inspection at 2.40pm BST.Forgive the self-promotion but here&rsquo;s my interview with Sonny Baker last year. He&rsquo;s one of the new names in the Test squad. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-womens-cricket-odi-abandoned-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-second-womens-cricket-odi-abandoned-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's second ODI against New Zealand washed out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second one-day international between England and New Zealand at Northampton is abandoned without a ball being bowled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-second-odi-against-new-zealand-washed-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-second-odi-against-new-zealand-washed-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guernsey name squad for T20 World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guernsey name an experienced squad for their T20 World Cup qualifying tournament in Cyprus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/guernsey-name-squad-for-t20-world-cup-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/guernsey-name-squad-for-t20-world-cup-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire's Dawson retires from first-class cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson announces that he is retiring from first-class cricket with immediate effect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshires-dawson-retires-from-first-class-cricket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshires-dawson-retires-from-first-class-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asa Tribe misses Jersey T20 World Cup qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan opener Asa Tribe is not included in Jersey's squad for their T20 World Cup qualifying tournament in Cyprus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/asa-tribe-misses-jersey-t20-world-cup-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/asa-tribe-misses-jersey-t20-world-cup-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England calls for Robinson, Gay, Rew &amp; Baker]]></title><description><![CDATA[England end Ollie Robinson&rsquo;s two-year international exile and call up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for the first Test against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-calls-for-robinson-gay-rew-amp-baker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-calls-for-robinson-gay-rew-amp-baker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent sign all-rounder Forrester for T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batting all-rounder Dian Forrester joins Kent for the 2026 T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-sign-all-rounder-forrester-for-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-sign-all-rounder-forrester-for-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | ‘We have a hoot on the field’: Oswestry CC boasts 10 mother-daughter pairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women and Girls section has built strong family dynamic since launching in 2018 &ndash; and embraced Wags monikerThe acronym Wags first entered popular consciousness in 2006 during England&rsquo;s football World Cup adventures in Baden-Baden. Victoria Beckham, Cheryl Tweedy and the gang became a sneering tabloid obsession, their matching outfits, nightclub antics and hair extensions gleefully picked apart.Twenty years later, a very different set of Wags are causing a stir at Oswestry Cricket Clu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-we-have-a-hoot-on-the-field-oswestry-cc-boasts-10-mother-daughter-pairs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-we-have-a-hoot-on-the-field-oswestry-cc-boasts-10-mother-daughter-pairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England fast bowler Baker extends Hampshire deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fast bowler Sonny Baker signs a contract extension with Hampshire to stay until the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-fast-bowler-baker-extends-hampshire-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-fast-bowler-baker-extends-hampshire-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Batty vanished at 11. Now he tells his story]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/alex-batty-vanished-at-11-now-he-tells-his-story/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/alex-batty-vanished-at-11-now-he-tells-his-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The pecking order’s clear’: Australia aim to send T20 World Cup into a spin with squad selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four spinners could play in same side, says selector Shawn FleglerDarcie Brown omitted in favour of rising quick Lucy HamiltonA fit Sophie Molineux will create a spin selection squeeze as Australia hunt T20 World Cup redemption. The left-armer and new captain has fully recovered from a lower back issue that interrupted her transition into the top job.In camp this week at Brisbane&rsquo;s National Cricket Centre, the side will play five warm-up games in England and Wales before their T20 World Cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-pecking-orders-clear-australia-aim-to-send-t20-world-cup-into-a-spin-with-squad-selection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-pecking-orders-clear-australia-aim-to-send-t20-world-cup-into-a-spin-with-squad-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star quick omitted with Lucy Hamilton called into Australia’s T20 World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darcie Brown omission based on expected conditions in UKHamilton &lsquo;offers something different as a left-arm quick&rsquo;Brisbane Heat left-arm pace bowler Lucy Hamilton has been selected in Australia&rsquo;s T20 World Cup squad with the experienced Darcie Brown the surprise omission.Hamilton, who turned 20 earlier this month, will play in her first World Cup after making her international debut in all three formats in March. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/star-quick-omitted-with-lucy-hamilton-called-into-australias-t20-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/star-quick-omitted-with-lucy-hamilton-called-into-australias-t20-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molineux fit to lead Australia World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia captain Sophie Molineux is passed fit and named in Australia's squad for the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/molineux-fit-to-lead-australia-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/molineux-fit-to-lead-australia-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's T20 World Cup 2026 squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the squads for the Women's T20 World Cup as they are announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-2026-squads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-2026-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chatterji leads Surrey to One-Day Cup win over Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Priyanaz Chatterji leads Surrey to a three-wicket One-Day Cup win in a nervous run chase against Essex at the Kia Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/chatterji-leads-surrey-to-one-day-cup-win-over-essex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/chatterji-leads-surrey-to-one-day-cup-win-over-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's cricket's turn now' - all eyes on the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup winners Katherine Sciver-Brunt &amp; Alex Hartley look ahead to a huge summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/its-crickets-turn-now-all-eyes-on-the-2026-womens-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/its-crickets-turn-now-all-eyes-on-the-2026-womens-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My mum missed my Glamorgan hat-trick - Norton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan teenager Tom Norton says his mum Kelly missed his record-breaking efforts during their dramatic County Championship win over Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/my-mum-missed-my-glamorgan-hat-trick-norton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/my-mum-missed-my-glamorgan-hat-trick-norton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket talking points: title challengers must beware of the Bears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warwickshire hammered Yorkshire to go second in Division One as league leaders Nottinghamshire were held by SurreyBy 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-talking-points-title-challengers-must-beware-of-the-bears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-talking-points-title-challengers-must-beware-of-the-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh seal first home Test win over Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana claims 5-40 to help the Tigers beat Pakistan in a Test at home for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-seal-first-home-test-win-over-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-seal-first-home-test-win-over-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland hold nerve to beat Nepal in rain-affected ODI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland defend 13 off the final over to beat Nepal in a thrilling rain-affected one-day international in Kirtipur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-hold-nerve-to-beat-nepal-in-rain-affected-odi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-hold-nerve-to-beat-nepal-in-rain-affected-odi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meredith to miss first six Somerset T20 Blast games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset bowler Riley Meredith will miss the first six games of the T20 Blast campaign after being called-up by Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/meredith-to-miss-first-six-somerset-t20-blast-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/meredith-to-miss-first-six-somerset-t20-blast-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SA's Ismail reverses retirement for T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa fast bowler Shabnim Ismail reverses her international retirement and is included in the Proteas' squad for this summer's T20 World Cup in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sas-ismail-reverses-retirement-for-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sas-ismail-reverses-retirement-for-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rise of Glamorgan's record-breaking teenager Norton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan have a rising bowling star to cherish in Tom Norton after the 18-year-old's record-breaking hat-trick on his first-class debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-rise-of-glamorgans-record-breaking-teenager-norton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-rise-of-glamorgans-record-breaking-teenager-norton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan beat Somerset to claim first home win in Division One: county cricket, day four – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nightwatchman Ryan Hadley scored 50 not out from 231 balls in Glamorgan&rsquo;s two-wicket victory at Sophia GardensWith four overs lost. Things are about to sprout into action elsewhere.&ldquo;Now then, Tanya!&rdquo; Hell0 there Tim Maitland. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-beat-somerset-to-claim-first-home-win-in-division-one-county-cricket-day-four-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-beat-somerset-to-claim-first-home-win-in-division-one-county-cricket-day-four-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts draw with Surrey, Glamorgan beat Somerset, Yorkshire thrashed: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates on day four from the latest round of games<br />
Counties face points deductions for financial losses | Mail TanyaWith four overs lost. Things are about to sprout into action elsewhere.&ldquo;Now then, Tanya!&rdquo; Hell0 there Tim Maitland. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-draw-with-surrey-glamorgan-beat-somerset-yorkshire-thrashed-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-draw-with-surrey-glamorgan-beat-somerset-yorkshire-thrashed-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Counties face points deductions for financial losses under strict new ECB rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed rules similar to those used by Premier LeagueECB responding after Sussex&rsquo;s operating loss of &pound;1.33mCricket counties will face automatic points deductions for making repeated losses under strict new financial rules that will be introduced next season.The Guardian has learned that the England and Wales Cricket Board is planning to bring in its own version of football&rsquo;s profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) underpinned by points deductions in a shadow form next yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/counties-face-points-deductions-for-financial-losses-under-strict-new-ecb-rules/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/counties-face-points-deductions-for-financial-losses-under-strict-new-ecb-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An opener, spinner &amp; fast bowlers - England's first Test decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who will make the cut when England name their first Test squad of the summer?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/an-opener-spinner-amp-fast-bowlers-englands-first-test-decisions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/an-opener-spinner-amp-fast-bowlers-englands-first-test-decisions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘As good as any feeling I had in football’: Nigel Martyn on swapping goalkeeping for a red England cricket cap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former England keeper has the chance to represent his country once again after flourishing as a senior cricketer&lsquo;I once hit a six in very murky conditions to win a game which got us promoted.&rdquo; Nigel Martyn is lost in a reverie. The former England, Leeds, Everton and Crystal Palace player was English football&rsquo;s first &pound;1m goalkeeper, chalked up 846 club appearances in a career that spanned three decades, went to two World Cups and played in an FA Cup final. But it is a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/as-good-as-any-feeling-i-had-in-football-nigel-martyn-on-swapping-goalkeeping-for-a-red-england-cricket-cap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/as-good-as-any-feeling-i-had-in-football-nigel-martyn-on-swapping-goalkeeping-for-a-red-england-cricket-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage prodigy Ollie Peake set for Australia debut after being named in squad for Pakistan tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[19-year-old can become Australia&rsquo;s youngest men&rsquo;s ODI specialist batterLiam Scott also called up; Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis omittedUp-and-coming 19-year-old batter Ollie Peake and all-rounder Liam Scott have been given their first call-ups to Australia&rsquo;s white-ball squads, but veteran T20 all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was left out.Australia will play three one-day internationals against Pakistan in Rawalpindi and Lahore from 30 May before travelling to Bangladesh in June for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/teenage-prodigy-ollie-peake-set-for-australia-debut-after-being-named-in-squad-for-pakistan-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/teenage-prodigy-ollie-peake-set-for-australia-debut-after-being-named-in-squad-for-pakistan-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights: England v New Zealand - 1st ODI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights of the first ODI between England and New Zealand at Chester-le-Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/highlights-england-v-new-zealand-1st-odi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/highlights-england-v-new-zealand-1st-odi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Familiar failings but calm Corteen-Coleman provides England optimism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman and stand-in captain Charlie Dean provide optimism for England despite underwhelming win over New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/familiar-failings-but-calm-corteen-coleman-provides-england-optimism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/familiar-failings-but-calm-corteen-coleman-provides-england-optimism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex, Durham and Essex wrap up wins: county cricket, day three – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naavya Sharma took three wickets in one over as Middlesex claimed victory over Lancashire Harry Duke has a great head of blond hair, very Tudor prince bob. Four slips as Harris charges in to Jones.Jones seems to have decided that attack is the way forward. His toes are twitching to come forward to Higgins. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-durham-and-essex-wrap-up-wins-county-cricket-day-three-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-durham-and-essex-wrap-up-wins-county-cricket-day-three-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critchley steers Essex to six-wicket win at Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Critchley's 90 off 73 balls helps power Essex to a six-wicket victory over Hampshire in three days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/critchley-steers-essex-to-six-wicket-win-at-hants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/critchley-steers-essex-to-six-wicket-win-at-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts v Surrey heading for draw after Lawrence ton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey build on Dan Lawrence's third century of the season to claim a narrow first-innings advantage over Notts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-v-surrey-heading-for-draw-after-lawrence-ton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-v-surrey-heading-for-draw-after-lawrence-ton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foxes pair hit half-centuries to frustrate Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire's Rishi Patel and Jonny Tattersall hit half-centuries to frustrate Sussex on day three of their County Championship match at Hove.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/foxes-pair-hit-half-centuries-to-frustrate-sussex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/foxes-pair-hit-half-centuries-to-frustrate-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glos captain Bancroft's 83 keeps Kent at bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Bancroft's 83 is the bedrock of Gloucestershire's 251-9 as they take a lead of 249 into the final day with Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glos-captain-bancrofts-83-keeps-kent-at-bay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glos-captain-bancrofts-83-keeps-kent-at-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England edge past New Zealand in nervy one-wicket finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Dean and 18-year-old debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman stand firm to salvage a tense one-wicket victory for England in the first one-day international against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-edge-past-new-zealand-in-nervy-one-wicket-finish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-edge-past-new-zealand-in-nervy-one-wicket-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abell and Pretorius make Somerset favourites against Glamorgan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Migael Pretorius leads a fine effort from the Somerset seamers as Glamorgan slip to 140-5, chasing 283 to win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abell-and-pretorius-make-somerset-favourites-against-glamorgan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abell-and-pretorius-make-somerset-favourites-against-glamorgan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hain helps put Bears on brink of win over Yorkshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warwickshire are on the brink of victory over Yorkshire at Edgbaston after one of the most sensational turnarounds in County Championship history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hain-helps-put-bears-on-brink-of-win-over-yorkshire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hain-helps-put-bears-on-brink-of-win-over-yorkshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England squeeze past New Zealand in first women’s ODI thanks to Charlie Dean]]></title><description><![CDATA[1st ODI: England, 211-9, bt New Zealand, 210, by 1 wktCaptain guides long tail to low targetEngland&rsquo;s biggest summer got off to an underwhelming start at Chester-le-Street, as they limped to a one-wicket win in the first one-day international against New Zealand, chasing just 211.Only a calm rearguard effort from the stand-in captain, Charlie Dean, who finished unbeaten on 31 and valiantly marshalled England&rsquo;s long tail, enabled them to crawl across the line. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-squeeze-past-new-zealand-in-first-womens-odi-thanks-to-charlie-dean/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-squeeze-past-new-zealand-in-first-womens-odi-thanks-to-charlie-dean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England squeeze past New Zealand in first ODI thanks to Charlie Dean]]></title><description><![CDATA[1st ODI: England, 211-9, bt New Zealand, 210, by 1 wktCaptain guides long tail to low targetEngland&rsquo;s biggest summer got off to an underwhelming start at Chester-le-Street, as they limped to a one-wicket win in the first one-day international against New Zealand.Only a calm rearguard effort from the stand-in captain, Charlie Dean, who finished unbeaten on 31 and valiantly marshalled England&rsquo;s long tail, enabled them to crawl across the line. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-squeeze-past-new-zealand-in-first-odi-thanks-to-charlie-dean/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-squeeze-past-new-zealand-in-first-odi-thanks-to-charlie-dean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dean drags England to one-wicket win over NZ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Dean and 18-year-old debutant Tilly Corteen-Coleman salvage a tense one-wicket victory for England in the first one-day international against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dean-drags-england-to-one-wicket-win-over-nz/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dean-drags-england-to-one-wicket-win-over-nz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England pace bowler Atkinson suffers concussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gus Atkinson adds to concerns over England&rsquo;s pace bowling as he is concussed in Surrey's County Championship match against Nottinghamshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-pace-bowler-atkinson-suffers-concussion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-pace-bowler-atkinson-suffers-concussion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aitchison keeps Derbyshire on top against Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Aitchison takes 4-55 as Derbyshire take firm control on day three of their County Championship match against Northamptonshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/aitchison-keeps-derbyshire-on-top-against-northants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/aitchison-keeps-derbyshire-on-top-against-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat New Zealand by one wicket: first women’s cricket ODI – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England win in a dramatic opening match of the series in Durham4th over: New Zealand 11-1 (Plimmer 3, A Kerr 2) Plimmer clips a single into the leg side and Kerr opens her account with a flick off an in-swinger into the leg side. All eyes on England&rsquo;s fielding, that is an area that Charlotte Edwards has really been drilling them on to improve, dropped catches and sluggish efforts were becoming all too common sight in the years preceding.3rd over: New Zealand 8-1 (Plimmer 2, A Kerr 0) Georg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-new-zealand-by-one-wicket-first-womens-cricket-odi-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-new-zealand-by-one-wicket-first-womens-cricket-odi-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkinson spins Durham to three-day win at Worcs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Callum Parkinson takes 5-13 and Ben McKinney smashes 87 not out as Durham win inside three days at New Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/parkinson-spins-durham-to-three-day-win-at-worcs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/parkinson-spins-durham-to-three-day-win-at-worcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bouchier half-century gives England chance of first ODI win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maia Bouchier scores 59 runs off 69 balls to leave England needing 51 to win with three wickets remaining, in the first one-day international against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bouchier-half-century-gives-england-chance-of-first-odi-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bouchier-half-century-gives-england-chance-of-first-odi-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geddes fires Middlesex to victory over Lancashire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Geddes hits a quickfire 74 as Middlesex clinch victory on day three at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/geddes-fires-middlesex-to-victory-over-lancashire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/geddes-fires-middlesex-to-victory-over-lancashire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England debutants claim maiden wickets against New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[England debutants Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Jodi Grewcock and Dani Gibson each pick up a wicket against New Zealand during the first one-day international in Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-debutants-claim-maiden-wickets-against-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-debutants-claim-maiden-wickets-against-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fantastic moment' - Corteen-Coleman takes first England wicket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tilly Corteen-Coleman, the 18-year-old spin bowler, takes the first wicket of her England career against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fantastic-moment-corteen-coleman-takes-first-england-wicket/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fantastic-moment-corteen-coleman-takes-first-england-wicket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan’s Norton claims hat-trick on debut, Sibley on song for Surrey: county cricket – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan teenager Tom Norton pegged back Somerset while Warwickshire skittled Yorkshire to take control of their match at EdgbastonNo hundred for Falconer on Championship debut, a chorus of bouncing slips and an imploring Tom Bailey enough for the umpire to raise an off-you-go finger to an lbw shout.Poor Zak Crawley out again cheaply, chopping on . I really hope this doesn&rsquo;t disintegrate into a Haseeb Hameed 2019 summer and that someone has an arm round his shoulder. Kent 13-1. Continue r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgans-norton-claims-hat-trick-on-debut-sibley-on-song-for-surrey-county-cricket-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgans-norton-claims-hat-trick-on-debut-sibley-on-song-for-surrey-county-cricket-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dean defends England players missing games to go to army camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stand-in captain Charlie Dean defends the decision for England's players to miss domestic matches in order to attend an army bootcamp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dean-defends-england-players-missing-games-to-go-to-army-camp/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dean-defends-england-players-missing-games-to-go-to-army-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nottinghamshire v Surrey, Worcs v Durham, and more: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the latest round of Championship games<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | Mail Tanya or post BTLThat didn&rsquo;t take long. Jimmy Anderson comes on at the Jimmy Anderson end, and first ball Ben Geddes gives a catch back.Raf runs her eye over England&rsquo;s summer, and a first captaincy gig for Charlie Dean. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nottinghamshire-v-surrey-worcs-v-durham-and-more-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nottinghamshire-v-surrey-worcs-v-durham-and-more-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England aim to match Lionesses and Red Roses as historic summer kicks off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home T20 World Cup and a historic Lord&rsquo;s Test loom for Charlotte Edwards but with selection questions mountingHistoric occasions are like buses: you spend ages twiddling your thumbs and then two come along at once. England have waited nine years for another home World Cup, wallowing all the while in memories of their win in 2017, and almost a century for a maiden women&rsquo;s Test at Lord&rsquo;s. Now both are being thrust upon them over the space of a single month, from 12 June to 13 Jul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-aim-to-match-lionesses-and-red-roses-as-historic-summer-kicks-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-aim-to-match-lionesses-and-red-roses-as-historic-summer-kicks-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket as it happened: Nottinghamshire v Surrey, Glamorgan v Somerset and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the latest round of Championship games<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | Mail Tanya or post BTLFour Middlesex slips wait as TRJ slipstreams in.James Rew, making good on Ali's whispered tip to open the batting, is duly bowled for four at Sophia Gardens. That&rsquo;s three failures in the last three innings&hellip; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-as-it-happened-nottinghamshire-v-surrey-glamorgan-v-somerset-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-as-it-happened-nottinghamshire-v-surrey-glamorgan-v-somerset-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slimline Stokes makes impression with pair of wickets on red-ball return]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain took new ball along with two victims in 11 overs in Championship comeback for Durham against WorcestershireTo little fanfare, Ben Stokes has slipped out of the shorter formats. His last one-day international was at the 2023 World Cup, his last Twenty20 international helped England win its equivalent a year earlier. His most recent white-ball match of any description came during the Hundred in 2024, a tournament he has since shouldered arms to.Red-ball cricket is the thing that ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/slimline-stokes-makes-impression-with-pair-of-wickets-on-red-ball-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/slimline-stokes-makes-impression-with-pair-of-wickets-on-red-ball-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nottinghamshire v Surrey, Glamorgan v Somerset, and more: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the latest round of Championship games<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | Mail Tanya or post BTLFour Middlesex slips wait as TRJ slipstreams in.James Rew, making good on Ali's whispered tip to open the batting, is duly bowled for four at Sophia Gardens. That&rsquo;s three failures in the last three innings&hellip; Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nottinghamshire-v-surrey-glamorgan-v-somerset-and-more-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nottinghamshire-v-surrey-glamorgan-v-somerset-and-more-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset sign batter Hermann for three matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset sign South Africa batter Jordan Hermann on a deal for their next three County Championship matches as injury cover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-sign-batter-hermann-for-three-matches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-sign-batter-hermann-for-three-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England’s men to host more five-Test series but play some one-off games overseas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longer UK series planned for South Africa and PakistanSingle Sri Lanka and Bangladesh games OK for ICC&rsquo;s WTCEngland&rsquo;s men will face a lopsided Test schedule in the next future tours programme (FTP), with a move to stage more five-match series at home to be offset by an increase in one-off Tests overseas.The England and Wales Cricket Board is abandoning the principle of aiming for reciprocal home and away series in the next World Test Championship (WTC), which will begin with the home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-men-to-host-more-five-test-series-but-play-some-one-off-games-overseas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-men-to-host-more-five-test-series-but-play-some-one-off-games-overseas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Kemp never considered future during injury woe]]></title><description><![CDATA[England all-rounder Freya Kemp says she did not consider retirement or continuing her career solely as a batter during her recent injury woes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-kemp-never-considered-future-during-injury-woe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-kemp-never-considered-future-during-injury-woe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh v Pakistan - first Test scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the first Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Mirpur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-v-pakistan-first-test-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-v-pakistan-first-test-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replacement rule 'daft' &amp; 'nonsensical' - Anderson]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Anderson calls the regulations around injury replacements in the County Championship &ldquo;daft&rdquo; and &ldquo;nonsensical&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/replacement-rule-daft-amp-nonsensical-anderson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/replacement-rule-daft-amp-nonsensical-anderson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian North set to be first foreign England chief selector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus North, a former Australia international and Durham's director of cricket, is set to become the first foreigner in charge of selecting the England men's team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australian-north-set-to-be-first-foreign-england-chief-selector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australian-north-set-to-be-first-foreign-england-chief-selector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming soon: Alex Batty vanished at 11 - now he tells his story]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/coming-soon-alex-batty-vanished-at-11-now-he-tells-his-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:54:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/coming-soon-alex-batty-vanished-at-11-now-he-tells-his-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The fast bowler coaching others to find 'own pace within']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Derbyshire seamer Dustin Melton tells BBC Radio Shropshire how his personal struggles have helped him coach young fast bowlers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-fast-bowler-coaching-others-to-find-own-pace-within/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-fast-bowler-coaching-others-to-find-own-pace-within/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes set to make injury return for Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes has recovered from cheekbone surgery and is set to play in Durham's red-ball game against Worcestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-set-to-make-injury-return-for-durham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-set-to-make-injury-return-for-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lintott to leave Warwickshire at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[White-ball wrist-spinner Jake Lintott will leave Warwickshire at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lintott-to-leave-warwickshire-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lintott-to-leave-warwickshire-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas signs two-year Somerset extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder Josh Thomas signs a new two-year deal with the club until the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thomas-signs-two-year-somerset-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thomas-signs-two-year-somerset-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England poised to pick Marcus North as men’s selector over Steven Finn and Darren Gough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Australia batter has worked at Durham since 2018New selector expected to have final say on squadsMarcus North, the former Australia middle order batter, has emerged as the leading candidate to become the new England men&rsquo;s selector, with an official announcement expected in the coming days.The 46-year-old has worked as director of cricket at Durham since 2018 and was among those interviewed for the equivalent role with England four years ago &ndash; only to miss out to Rob Key in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-poised-to-pick-marcus-north-as-mens-selector-over-steven-finn-and-darren-gough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-poised-to-pick-marcus-north-as-mens-selector-over-steven-finn-and-darren-gough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ollie Robinson is English cricket’s biggest enigma who could make an unlikely Test comeback | Ali Martin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seamer has been given the cold shoulder since February 2024 but is back in the conversation this summerPop quiz: in the last five years, who is the only England seamer to have sent down 50 overs in a Test match more than once?The answer, if the headline and picture haven&rsquo;t given the game away, is a certain Ollie Robinson. Yep, the same seamer who has been overlooked by England since February 2024 on account of not being fit enough for the demands of the job. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ollie-robinson-is-english-crickets-biggest-enigma-who-could-make-an-unlikely-test-comeback-ali-martin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ollie-robinson-is-english-crickets-biggest-enigma-who-could-make-an-unlikely-test-comeback-ali-martin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian North set to be first foreign England selector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus North, a former Australia international and Durham's director of cricket, is set to become the first foreigner in charge of selecting the England men's team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australian-north-set-to-be-first-foreign-england-selector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australian-north-set-to-be-first-foreign-england-selector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is 15-year-old IPL wonderkid ready to play for India?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What makes Indian sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi so effective and what could be next for the 15-year-old after his Indian Premier League success?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/is-15-year-old-ipl-wonderkid-ready-to-play-for-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/is-15-year-old-ipl-wonderkid-ready-to-play-for-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket star David Warner ‘foolish’ and ‘reckless’ when drink driving, says lawyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian batter had three glasses of wine before being pulled overWarner expects to be punished but will ask for leniencyOne of Australia&rsquo;s greatest batters was both foolish and reckless when he drove after sharing a few glasses of wine with friends on Easter Sunday, his lawyer says.David Warner returned a positive result for alcohol after he stopped short of a roadside test in Sydney&rsquo;s east on 5 April, police said. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-star-david-warner-foolish-and-reckless-when-drink-driving-says-lawyer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-star-david-warner-foolish-and-reckless-when-drink-driving-says-lawyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Australia cricketer Warner accepts  decision to drink and drive was 'foolish']]></title><description><![CDATA[David Warner will be "accepting responsibility" after he was charged last month, his lawyer says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ex-australia-cricketer-warner-accepts-decision-to-drink-and-drive-was-foolish/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ex-australia-cricketer-warner-accepts-decision-to-drink-and-drive-was-foolish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucknow Super Giants v Royal Challengers Bengaluru - IPL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lucknow-super-giants-v-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lucknow-super-giants-v-royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bouchier stars as Hampshire, Durham and Essex win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England batter Maia Bouchier hits a career-best 143 as Hampshire bounce back from Saturday's One-Day Cup loss at Lancashire by beating Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bouchier-stars-as-hampshire-durham-and-essex-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bouchier-stars-as-hampshire-durham-and-essex-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England face stern test as NZ pick Jamieson &amp; O'Rourke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Jamieson and Will O'Rourke return after injuries to bolster a strong New Zealand pace attack for next month's Test series in England and one-off Test against Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-face-stern-test-as-nz-pick-jamieson-amp-orourke/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-face-stern-test-as-nz-pick-jamieson-amp-orourke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foxes sign Middlesex seamer Helm on two-week loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire bring in seamer Tom Helm on a two-week loan arrangement from Middlesex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/foxes-sign-middlesex-seamer-helm-on-two-week-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/foxes-sign-middlesex-seamer-helm-on-two-week-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham bring in Olivier to replace injured Roach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham sign South Africa fast bowler Duanne Olivier for the remainder of the County Championship as replacement for injured Kemar Roach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-bring-in-olivier-to-replace-injured-roach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durham-bring-in-olivier-to-replace-injured-roach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wait to name England selector 'ridiculous' - Vaughan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former captain Michael Vaughan says it is "ridiculous" England are yet to appoint their new national selector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wait-to-name-england-selector-ridiculous-vaughan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wait-to-name-england-selector-ridiculous-vaughan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Dangerous, decadent, depraved: cricket’s love affair with the cover drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shot has been described as the purest expression of batting and a destroyer of innings, matches and careersTaunton, 3 April 2026. Somerset are hosting Nottinghamshire, the defending county champions, in their first fixture of the new season and are 20 for two having been sent into bat. It&rsquo;s murky and cold. The batters wear cable-knit sweaters and the spectators in the crowd have wisely decided not to eschew their winter coats. Plenty peer out at the action from under tightly drawn hood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-dangerous-decadent-depraved-crickets-love-affair-with-the-cover-drive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-dangerous-decadent-depraved-crickets-love-affair-with-the-cover-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears sign 'high-impact' Pakistan spinner Tariq]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warwickshire Bears sign Pakistan off-spinner Usman Tariq on a deal to cover this season's T20 Blast campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bears-sign-high-impact-pakistan-spinner-tariq/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bears-sign-high-impact-pakistan-spinner-tariq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: Nottinghamshire go top but Surrey are starting to purr]]></title><description><![CDATA[The champions took top spot in a round of games that was lit up by Emilio Gay, Ben Sanderson and Adam ThomasBy 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-nottinghamshire-go-top-but-surrey-are-starting-to-purr/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-nottinghamshire-go-top-but-surrey-are-starting-to-purr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager Rew extends Somerset deal until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew signs a new contract with Somerset until the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/teenager-rew-extends-somerset-deal-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/teenager-rew-extends-somerset-deal-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategic Timeout: Wood on England, IPL and handling pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fast bowler Mark Wood joins the team to discuss the biggest stories in the IPL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/strategic-timeout-wood-on-england-ipl-and-handling-pressure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/strategic-timeout-wood-on-england-ipl-and-handling-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘English cricketers don’t always have that fight’: Simon Harmer on lessons from a decade in county game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Essex and South Africa spinner has taken more Championship wickets than anyone else since arriving in 2017 &ndash; but says 18 teams can reward mediocrityFor 10 seasons, few have earned the right to comment on English cricket more than Simon Harmer. Because for 10 seasons, no one has taken more County Championship wickets than the South African off-spinner who arrived at Essex in 2017 on a six-month contract, his international career stalled and his options narrowing fast.He has since become]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/english-cricketers-dont-always-have-that-fight-simon-harmer-on-lessons-from-a-decade-in-county-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/english-cricketers-dont-always-have-that-fight-simon-harmer-on-lessons-from-a-decade-in-county-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robinson in contact with England as he eyes Test recall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bowler Ollie Robinson confirms he has been in contact with both England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key as he eyes a recall to the Test side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/robinson-in-contact-with-england-as-he-eyes-test-recall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/robinson-in-contact-with-england-as-he-eyes-test-recall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Root’s golden arm leads Yorkshire past Somerset, Kent thrash Derbyshire: county cricket, day four]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Root and Dom Bess took four wickets each as Yorkshire registered a 75-run win over Somerset in Division One of the County ChampionshipDerbyshire&rsquo;s unlikely run-chase against Kent is already in tatters at 34 for four. Three wickets for Matt Milnes: Came, Jewell, Montgomery and Madsen all done and dusted.Kevin Hand says that Glamorgan are on track for their biggest ever thrashing of Hampshire. And just to hurry things along, Felix Organ is obligingly lbw to Jamie McIlroy. Hampshire are s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/roots-golden-arm-leads-yorkshire-past-somerset-kent-thrash-derbyshire-county-cricket-day-four/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/roots-golden-arm-leads-yorkshire-past-somerset-kent-thrash-derbyshire-county-cricket-day-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex graft to earn draw against Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[A half-century by Max Holden prevents Durham's third consecutive County Championship Division Two victory as Middlesex battle for a draw at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-graft-to-earn-draw-against-durham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-graft-to-earn-draw-against-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent v Derbyshire, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day four – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the final day of the latest matches<br />
Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or commentBTLDerbyshire&rsquo;s unlikely run-chase against Kent is already in tatters at 34 for four. Three wickets for Matt Milnes: Came, Jewell, Montgomery and Madsen all done and dusted.Kevin Hand says that Glamorgan are on track for their biggest ever thrashing of Hampshire. And just to hurry things along, Felix Organ is obligingly lbw to Jamie McIlroy. Hampshire are six down, and still trail by 190. Continue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-v-derbyshire-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-four-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-v-derbyshire-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-four-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elwiss steers Blaze to One-Day Cup win over Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Elwiss hits an unbeaten 76 as The Blaze beat Surrey by five wickets to boost their lead at the top of the One-Day Cup table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/elwiss-steers-blaze-to-one-day-cup-win-over-surrey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/elwiss-steers-blaze-to-one-day-cup-win-over-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan beat Hampshire for first win of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan earn their first Championship Division One win for 21 years, beating Hampshire by an innings and 69 runs, despite Ben Brown's 96.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-beat-hampshire-for-first-win-of-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-beat-hampshire-for-first-win-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milnes bowls Kent to emphatic win over Derbyshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Milnes bowls Kent to their first County Championship win in more than a year as they rout Derbyshire by 225 runs at Canterbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/milnes-bowls-kent-to-emphatic-win-over-derbyshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/milnes-bowls-kent-to-emphatic-win-over-derbyshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts wrap up victory over Leicestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spinner Liam Patterson-White takes 5-53 as county champions Nottinghamshire beat Leicestershire by 10 wickets at Grace Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-wrap-up-victory-over-leicestershire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-wrap-up-victory-over-leicestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: Utilita Bowl at 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevan James reflects on 25 years of Hampshire Cricket's Utilita Bowl.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/podcast-utilita-bowl-at-25/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/podcast-utilita-bowl-at-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-rounder Hardie stars as Peshawar win PSL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia all-rounder Aaron Hardie stars with bat and ball as Peshawar Zalmi beat Hyderabad Kingsmen to win their second Pakistan Super League title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-rounder-hardie-stars-as-peshawar-win-psl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-rounder-hardie-stars-as-peshawar-win-psl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emilio Gay shines for Durham, Northants grab first win: county cricket, day three – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emilio Gay scored his third century of the season while Northamptonshire&rsquo;s Ben Sanderson rampaged through WorcestershireA fifth wicket at Canterbury, where events are hurtling towards a conclusion. Shoaib Bashir, whose throw ran out Northeast, now catches Ekansh Singh off Rory Haydon, who is having quite a game &ndash; eight wickets and counting. Kent 65-5.Mike Daniels has an eye on events from the Grace Road scorebox: &ldquo;You feel, with conditions as they are and a new ball in 10 overs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/emilio-gay-shines-for-durham-northants-grab-first-win-county-cricket-day-three-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/emilio-gay-shines-for-durham-northants-grab-first-win-county-cricket-day-three-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan take 15 wickets to close on win over Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mason Crane returns to haunt Hampshire as Glamorgan stride towards their first County Championship Division One victory in 21 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-take-15-wickets-to-close-on-win-over-hants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-take-15-wickets-to-close-on-win-over-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wharton &amp; Root help Yorkshire fight back at Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half-centuries from James Wharton and Joe Root keep Yorkshire in with a fighting chance on the third day of the County Championship Division One match at Taunton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wharton-amp-root-help-yorkshire-fight-back-at-somerset/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wharton-amp-root-help-yorkshire-fight-back-at-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham's Gay maintains England claim with ton at Lord's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham batter Emilio Gay maintains his England claim with a third century of the season against Middlesex at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durhams-gay-maintains-england-claim-with-ton-at-lords/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durhams-gay-maintains-england-claim-with-ton-at-lords/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas hits debut century as Surrey dominate Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey teenager Adam Thomas scores a century on his County Championship debut as Sussex are buried under a mountain of runs at The Kia Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thomas-hits-debut-century-as-surrey-dominate-sussex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thomas-hits-debut-century-as-surrey-dominate-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanderson bowls Northants to innings win over Worcs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire seamer Ben Sanderson takes 7-31 as Worcestershire are skittled for 114 to lose by an innings and 177 runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sanderson-bowls-northants-to-innings-win-over-worcs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sanderson-bowls-northants-to-innings-win-over-worcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derbyshire chasing 384 to win at Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Benjamin hits 123 as Kent seize control of their County Championship match with Derbyshire at Canterbury on day three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/derbyshire-chasing-384-to-win-at-kent/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/derbyshire-chasing-384-to-win-at-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts close in on win over Leics despite Eskinazi ton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottinghamshire will expect to close out a second win of the season and potentially go top of the Division One table with Leicestershire facing a tough challenge to avoid defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-close-in-on-win-over-leics-despite-eskinazi-ton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-close-in-on-win-over-leics-despite-eskinazi-ton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England captain Sciver-Brunt out of NZ ODI series]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is ruled out of their three-match one-day international series against New Zealand with a calf injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-captain-sciver-brunt-out-of-nz-odi-series/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-captain-sciver-brunt-out-of-nz-odi-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset v Yorkshire, Leicestershire v Nottinghamshire, and more: county cricket, day three – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the latest County Championship matches<br />
Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTL Nottinghamshire&rsquo;s Olly Stone, whose fragile body has broken with heartbreaking regularity, blew away Leicestershire in their East Midlands derby. His bowling, fierce and with chopstick-sharp accuracy, torpedoed stumps and tortured batters. Figures of five-for-41 were his best for Notts, a first five-wicket haul since 2019. Earlier, Ben Green had finished with seven for 112 as Notts&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-v-yorkshire-leicestershire-v-nottinghamshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-three-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-v-yorkshire-leicestershire-v-nottinghamshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-three-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gujarat Titans defeat Punjab Kings - IPL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gujarat-titans-defeat-punjab-kings-ipl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gujarat-titans-defeat-punjab-kings-ipl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olly Stone shines for Notts, Surrey’s Sibley hits century: county cricket, day two – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nottinghamshire bowler took five Leicestershire wickets at Grace Road while Dom Sibley dug in against SussexA wicket at Grace Road, where Notts are pounding Leicestershire round the ground. Jack Haynes a fourth wicket for Ben Green. Joe Clarke is approaching his hundred. Notts 426-5.A pretty good looking crowd at Taunton, some huddling against a brick wall for warmth. Joe Root at first slip polishes the ball, Will Smeed, slow starting again, still on nought. Jack White on the money. Continue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/olly-stone-shines-for-notts-surreys-sibley-hits-century-county-cricket-day-two-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/olly-stone-shines-for-notts-surreys-sibley-hits-century-county-cricket-day-two-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Blaze, Lancs, Essex and Warwicks win in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze go top of the One-Day Cup table while there are also wins for Lancashire, Essex ad Warwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-blaze-lancs-essex-and-warwicks-win-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-blaze-lancs-essex-and-warwicks-win-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sibley hits Surrey century against Sussex before rain falls: county cricket, day two – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from day two of the latest Championship games<br />
Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTLA wicket at Grace Road, where Notts are pounding Leicestershire round the ground. Jack Haynes a fourth wicket for Ben Green. Joe Clarke is approaching his hundred. Notts 426-5.A pretty good looking crowd at Taunton, some huddling against a brick wall for warmth. Joe Root at first slip polishes the ball, Will Smeed, slow starting again, still on nought. Jack White on the money. Continue reading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sibley-hits-surrey-century-against-sussex-before-rain-falls-county-cricket-day-two-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sibley-hits-surrey-century-against-sussex-before-rain-falls-county-cricket-day-two-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from day two of the latest Championship games<br />
Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTLA wicket at Grace Road, where Notts are pounding Leicestershire round the ground. Jack Haynes a fourth wicket for Ben Green. Joe Clarke is approaching his hundred. Notts 426-5.A pretty good looking crowd at Taunton, some huddling against a brick wall for warmth. Joe Root at first slip polishes the ball, Will Smeed, slow starting again, still on nought. Jack White on the money. Continue reading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket’s George Costanza: McCullum makes himself look vital by not turning up | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[England head coach survived Ashes review but going missing for 43% of the county season is straight out of SeinfeldGeorge: Right now I just sit around pretending I&rsquo;m busy.<br />
Jerry: How do you do that?<br />
George: I look annoyed. Think about it. When you look annoyed all the time, people think you&rsquo;re busy. [Rolls his eyes, slaps his forehead, does look busy.]Does anyone remember Brendon McCullum? You know. Baz. It was a thing. People said &ldquo;Bazball&rdquo; in parliament. It was probably]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crickets-george-costanza-mccullum-makes-himself-look-vital-by-not-turning-up-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crickets-george-costanza-mccullum-makes-himself-look-vital-by-not-turning-up-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Wood hoping to bowl again this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[England pace bowler Mark Wood says he is hoping to bowl later in the summer as he looks to come back from the knee injury that ruined his Ashes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-wood-hoping-to-bowl-again-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-wood-hoping-to-bowl-again-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand beat Bangladesh to tie T20 series 1-1 - scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the third and final Twenty20 international between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Mirpur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-beat-bangladesh-to-tie-t20-series-1-1-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-beat-bangladesh-to-tie-t20-series-1-1-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey step up security for visit of Sussex: county cricket, day one – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day one of the latest round of County Championship matches saw Surrey host Sussex amid beefed-up security at the OvalThomas Rew is making his Championship debut, alongside brother James, at Taunton. Yorkshire have lost Adam Lyth, lbw Ogborne, for 8. Yorks 26-1.And an early wicket in glorious Canterbury sunshine, Dawkins dollies a catch back to Haydon. Kent 21-1. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-step-up-security-for-visit-of-sussex-county-cricket-day-one-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-step-up-security-for-visit-of-sussex-county-cricket-day-one-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Acceptance of mediocrity’: Middlesex gaze south enviously with golden years long gone]]></title><description><![CDATA[With their last title a decade ago, young players moving on and coach churn, Middlesex are no longer even the most famous team that call Lord&rsquo;s homeMiddlesex is unlike every other English county in at least one very important way. It doesn&rsquo;t actually exist. It was abolished by the London Government Act of 1963, persisted, in dotage, as a postal subdivision, until Royal Mail put it to sleep in 1996. Today, you&rsquo;ll find it on the tiles of Swiss Cottage Tube station &ndash; which a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/acceptance-of-mediocrity-middlesex-gaze-south-enviously-with-golden-years-long-gone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/acceptance-of-mediocrity-middlesex-gaze-south-enviously-with-golden-years-long-gone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent suspend comments on social media posts, Surrey bolster Oval security: county cricket, day one – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from seven County Championship matches<br />
This week&rsquo;s Spin | comment BTL or email TanyaThomas Rew is making his Championship debut, alongside brother James, at Taunton. Yorkshire have lost Adam Lyth, lbw Ogborne, for 8. Yorks 26-1.And an early wicket in glorious Canterbury sunshine, Dawkins dollies a catch back to Haydon. Kent 21-1. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-suspend-comments-on-social-media-posts-surrey-bolster-oval-security-county-cricket-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-suspend-comments-on-social-media-posts-surrey-bolster-oval-security-county-cricket-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tailenders podcast: Tymal Mills, Fast Bowling and Franchises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler Tymal Mills is our special guest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tailenders-podcast-tymal-mills-fast-bowling-and-franchises/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tailenders-podcast-tymal-mills-fast-bowling-and-franchises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wells signs new deal with Lancashire until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injured batter Luke Wells signs new contract with Lancashire until 2028]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wells-signs-new-deal-with-lancashire-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wells-signs-new-deal-with-lancashire-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kent switch off social media comments as 'duty of care']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent take the unusual step of disabling the comment functions on their social media accounts as part of a &ldquo;duty of care&rdquo; to the county&rsquo;s players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-switch-off-social-media-comments-as-duty-of-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kent-switch-off-social-media-comments-as-duty-of-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stumped podcast: What impact could England's Corteen-Coleman make at T20 World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncapped Corteen-Coleman has been named in England Women's T20 World Cup squad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-what-impact-could-englands-corteen-coleman-make-at-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-what-impact-could-englands-corteen-coleman-make-at-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lehmann to miss Hampshire match for 'personal reasons']]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire batter Jake Lehmann will miss their County Championship match against Glamorgan because of personal reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lehmann-to-miss-hampshire-match-for-personal-reasons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lehmann-to-miss-hampshire-match-for-personal-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals' Parag punished for vaping in dressing room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is fined 25% of his match fee after being seen vaping in the dressing room during an IPL match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/royals-parag-punished-for-vaping-in-dressing-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/royals-parag-punished-for-vaping-in-dressing-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 92mph England fast bowler ready to move on from difficult debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stronger and faster Sonny Baker is ready to put last summer's difficult white-ball debuts for England behind him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-92mph-england-fast-bowler-ready-to-move-on-from-difficult-debut/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-92mph-england-fast-bowler-ready-to-move-on-from-difficult-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trial or error? Lancashire bear brunt as county game adjusts to new substitute rules | Ali Martin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sport should seriously be asking itself whether this should be replicated in Test cricket after some notable problems with the new regulationsLancashire are not the most popular county at the moment. From next week the live-streamed coverage of their matches at Old Trafford will go behind a paywall &ndash; free to members, &pound;20 a season if not. And so the thrill of Jimmy Anderson bowling from the end that bears his name will play out to a smaller audience.Although beyond this, or the br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/trial-or-error-lancashire-bear-brunt-as-county-game-adjusts-to-new-substitute-rules-ali-martin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/trial-or-error-lancashire-bear-brunt-as-county-game-adjusts-to-new-substitute-rules-ali-martin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket Australia’s BBL sell-off on hold after Queensland joins NSW in rejecting plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria, WA and Tasmania had supported privatising Big BashCA boss Todd Greenberg rules out increasing gambling revenue Cricket Australia&rsquo;s plan to sell off stakes in the eight Big Bash League franchises has been placed on hold after Queensland joined New South Wales in rejecting the original privatisation proposal.Queensland Cricket, which controls BBL side Brisbane Heat, has backed Cricket NSW&rsquo;s opposition to CA&rsquo;s plan to sell up to 49% of each franchise to private owners, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-australias-bbl-sell-off-on-hold-after-queensland-joins-nsw-in-rejecting-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-australias-bbl-sell-off-on-hold-after-queensland-joins-nsw-in-rejecting-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sticking with same players for Women’s T20 World Cup leaves England in a twist | Raf Nicholson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative selection policy reinforces perception that some are undroppable, no matter how bad the resultsInsanity, they say, is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. England&rsquo;s head coach, Charlotte Edwards, is perfectly sane, but on Tuesday she announced a squad for the home T20 World Cup that starts on 12 June almost exactly the same as the one that surrendered the Ashes, by a score of 16-0, 15 months ago. The optics are dreadful.For anyone who has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sticking-with-same-players-for-womens-t20-world-cup-leaves-england-in-a-twist-raf-nicholson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sticking-with-same-players-for-womens-t20-world-cup-leaves-england-in-a-twist-raf-nicholson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Knight-Stokes Cup sets up much-needed platform for state school cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[New tournament aims to counter-balance the elitist fixture at Lord&rsquo;s between Eton and HarrowAs a state school-educated international cricketer, the former England bowler Sajid Mahmood has always been in the minority. A report from the Sutton Trust charity last year found 59% of professional male cricketers in England went to independent schools, ranking the sport behind only the armed forces (63%) and senior judges (62%) as the country&rsquo;s most privately educated profession. Yet Mahmoo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-knight-stokes-cup-sets-up-much-needed-platform-for-state-school-cricket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-knight-stokes-cup-sets-up-much-needed-platform-for-state-school-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: what can be done to reduce the number of draws?]]></title><description><![CDATA[All four matches in Division One this week were drawn &ndash; and none of them came close to a positive result 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-what-can-be-done-to-reduce-the-number-of-draws/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-what-can-be-done-to-reduce-the-number-of-draws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gay and Bedingham ace Durham’s chase against Lancashire: county cricket, day four – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emilio Gay hit an unbeaten 159 for Durham while Surrey drew at home against Essex in a game soaked with runsAnd another one down for Derbyshire, Andersson for a two-ball duck to Will Williams, who is having quite a game.Good and bad news for Derbyshire fans &ndash; Matthew Montgomery has 50, but nightwatchman Ben Aitchison is out. Derbys 125-4, still trail Gloucs by 92. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gay-and-bedingham-ace-durhams-chase-against-lancashire-county-cricket-day-four-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gay-and-bedingham-ace-durhams-chase-against-lancashire-county-cricket-day-four-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mickey Arthur drafted into new coaches panel to mend England’s ties with county cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Director of cricket Rob Key keen to &lsquo;work together better&rsquo;Arthur is former head coach of South Africa and PakistanMickey Arthur, the former South Africa and Pakistan head coach, is one of four appointments to England&rsquo;s new County Insight Group as the national team seeks to repair relations with the domestic game in the wake of last winter&rsquo;s Ashes defeat.Among the recommendations from the internal Ashes review that saw Rob Key and Brendon McCullum remain as director of cri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mickey-arthur-drafted-into-new-coaches-panel-to-mend-englands-ties-with-county-cricket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mickey-arthur-drafted-into-new-coaches-panel-to-mend-englands-ties-with-county-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey v Essex, Yorkshire v Sussex, and more: county cricket, day four – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from day four of the latest round of matches<br />
Sign up to The Spin | Email Tanya or comment BTLAnd another one down for Derbyshire, Andersson for a two-ball duck to Will Williams, who is having quite a game.Good and bad news for Derbyshire fans &ndash; Matthew Montgomery has 50, but nightwatchman Ben Aitchison is out. Derbys 125-4, still trail Gloucs by 92. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-essex-yorkshire-v-sussex-and-more-county-cricket-day-four-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-essex-yorkshire-v-sussex-and-more-county-cricket-day-four-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sibley’s century gives Surrey edge over Essex: county cricket, day three – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dom Sibley scored 101 as Surrey carved out a 63-run first-innings lead over Essex, who finished the day on 19 for no wicketThanks to Tim Maitland who has an eye on the Headingley stream. &ldquo;Lengthy stoppage after the first ball of the day at Headingley, after Tom Price injured an ankle fielding on the boundary.&rdquo;Lawrence tucks into Simon Harmer, muscling him to the rope to reach fifty off 74 balls. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sibleys-century-gives-surrey-edge-over-essex-county-cricket-day-three-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sibleys-century-gives-surrey-edge-over-essex-county-cricket-day-three-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucknow Super Giants v Kolkata Knight Riders - IPL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders in Lucknow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lucknow-super-giants-v-kolkata-knight-riders-ipl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lucknow-super-giants-v-kolkata-knight-riders-ipl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islamabad United v Multan Sultans - PSL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Pakistan Super League match between Islamabad United and Multan Sultans in Karachi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/islamabad-united-v-multan-sultans-psl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/islamabad-united-v-multan-sultans-psl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey v Essex, Notts v Warwickshire, and more: county cricket, day two – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dom Sibley helped shore up shaky Surrey on day two of their match against Essex at the OvalMore on working from The Oval, in case anyone is interested. You just buy a normal ticket and go to whichever area has been set aside for that purpose (the function room etc moves according to events). It is first come, first served, for a laptop and power point.A couple of early wickets, leavering out yesterday&rsquo;s set batsmen &ndash; Marcus Harris caught for 146 off Ben Raine up in at CLS; and Jake L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-essex-notts-v-warwickshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-essex-notts-v-warwickshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey v Essex, Kent v Worcestershire, and more: county cricket, day two – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dom Sibley helped shore up shaky Surrey on day two of their match against Essex at the OvalMore on working from The Oval, in case anyone is interested. You just buy a normal ticket and go to whichever area has been set aside for that purpose (the function room etc moves according to events). It is first come, first served, for a laptop and power point.A couple of early wickets, leavering out yesterday&rsquo;s set batsmen &ndash; Marcus Harris caught for 146 off Ben Raine up in at CLS; and Jake L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-essex-kent-v-worcestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-essex-kent-v-worcestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potts leads Durham fightback against Lancashire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Potts, with 66, leads a lower order fightback for Durham on day two of their match with Lancashire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/potts-leads-durham-fightback-against-lancashire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/potts-leads-durham-fightback-against-lancashire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sooryavanshi, 15, hits 36-ball ton but Royals lose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits an explosive 36-ball century - a second Indian Premier League ton in the 15-year-old's fledgling career - but it was not enough to prevent Rajasthan Royals slipping to a defeat by Sunrisers Hyderabad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-15-hits-36-ball-ton-but-royals-lose/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-15-hits-36-ball-ton-but-royals-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bean leads Yorkshire reply to big Sussex total]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex captain John Simpson completes a superb 136 before Yorkshire's unbeaten opener Fin Bean impresses with a century of his own at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bean-leads-yorkshire-reply-to-big-sussex-total/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bean-leads-yorkshire-reply-to-big-sussex-total/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worcestershire batters pile pressure on Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A solid, collective batting display by Worcestershire piles the pressure on Kent on the second day of their County Championship fixture at New Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/worcestershire-batters-pile-pressure-on-kent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/worcestershire-batters-pile-pressure-on-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warks in pole position as follow-on looms for Notts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nottinghamshire trail Warwickshire by 195 at stumps on day two of their County Championship game at Trent Bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/warks-in-pole-position-as-follow-on-looms-for-notts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/warks-in-pole-position-as-follow-on-looms-for-notts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams and Brookes put Glos on top at Derbyshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Williams and Henry Brookes put on 191 for the ninth wicket as Gloucestershire make Derbyshire toil on day two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/williams-and-brookes-put-glos-on-top-at-derbyshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/williams-and-brookes-put-glos-on-top-at-derbyshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knight ton helps Somerset hammer Surrey in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset, Yorkshire, Hampshire and The Blaze all pick up wins in the fourth game week of the women's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/knight-ton-helps-somerset-hammer-surrey-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/knight-ton-helps-somerset-hammer-surrey-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sibley steadies Surrey against Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dom Sibley hits an unbeaten 74 as Surrey reply to Essex's 409 all out with 192-3 on day two at the Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sibley-steadies-surrey-against-essex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sibley-steadies-surrey-against-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weatherald ton boosts Leics after Crane's 99 for Glamorgan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A century from Australian opener Jake Weatherald takes Leicestershire to 215-1 after Mason Crane's 99 steers Glamorgan to 440 all out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/weatherald-ton-boosts-leics-after-cranes-99-for-glamorgan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/weatherald-ton-boosts-leics-after-cranes-99-for-glamorgan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Punjab pull off record T20 chase to defeat Delhi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Punjab Kings produce a stunning victory against Delhi Capitals by hunting down a target of 265 to record the highest successful run-chase in the history of T20 cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/punjab-pull-off-record-t20-chase-to-defeat-delhi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/punjab-pull-off-record-t20-chase-to-defeat-delhi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey v Essex, Kent v Worcestershire, and more: county cricket, day two – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Championship news from around the grounds<br />
Sign up for The Spin email | Mail Tanya or post BTLMore on working from The Oval, in case anyone is interested. You just buy a normal ticket and go to whichever area has been set aside for that purpose (the function room etc moves according to events). It is first come, first served, for a laptop and power point.A couple of early wickets, leavering out yesterday&rsquo;s set batsmen &ndash; Marcus Harris caught for 146 off Ben Raine up in at CLS;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-essex-kent-v-worcestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-essex-kent-v-worcestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket’s April wasteland: Cook and Pietersen row like barbecue dads in the battle for Bethell | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the end it doesn&rsquo;t matter if you prefer the IPL or red-ball cricket, or which is better. The war is overApril is the cruellest month,Breeding likes on the feed (nets with Virat). Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crickets-april-wasteland-cook-and-pietersen-row-like-barbecue-dads-in-the-battle-for-bethell-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crickets-april-wasteland-cook-and-pietersen-row-like-barbecue-dads-in-the-battle-for-bethell-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atkinson made to wait as Essex impress at Oval: county cricket, day one – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Walter&rsquo;s 101 and Dean Elgar&rsquo;s 92 gave the visitors a strong start before Gus Atkinson led Surrey&rsquo;s fightbackFormer Essex cricketer Doug Bracewell has been suspended for two years by the Cricket Regulator for &ldquo;an Adverse Analytical Finding for the presence of cocaine and its Metabolite, benzoylecgonine&rdquo; when he was tested on the 25th September 2025. Bracewell has accepted the sanction. The suspension lasts until 24 November 2027.All teams have played two games u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/atkinson-made-to-wait-as-essex-impress-at-oval-county-cricket-day-one-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/atkinson-made-to-wait-as-essex-impress-at-oval-county-cricket-day-one-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethell plays as Kohli seals RCB win over Gujarat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Bethell makes his first appearance in this season's IPL as team-mate Virat Kohli leads Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory over Gujarat Titans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bethell-plays-as-kohli-seals-rcb-win-over-gujarat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bethell-plays-as-kohli-seals-rcb-win-over-gujarat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey v Essex, Yorkshire v Sussex, and more: county cricket, day one – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the latest round of Championship matches<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | Mail Tanya or post BTLFormer Essex cricketer Doug Bracewell has been suspended for two years by the Cricket Regulator for &ldquo;an Adverse Analytical Finding for the presence of cocaine and its Metabolite, benzoylecgonine&rdquo; when he was tested on the 25th September 2025. Bracewell has accepted the sanction. The suspension lasts until 24 November 2027.All teams have played two games unless marked Continu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-essex-yorkshire-v-sussex-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-essex-yorkshire-v-sussex-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: title races, snooker drama and marathon records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the big stories in football, snooker, cricket, NFL, athletics, rugby league and golf? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-title-races-snooker-drama-and-marathon-records/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-title-races-snooker-drama-and-marathon-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sooryavanshi continues to stun the IPL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amber Sandhu, Samit Patel and Faraaz Nor discuss Indian prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-continues-to-stun-the-ipl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sooryavanshi-continues-to-stun-the-ipl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa struggling to secure UK TV deal to screen England Test series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sky Sports declines offer to renew long-term contractValue of bilateral international cricket in declineCricket South Africa has yet to secure a UK television rights deal for England&rsquo;s marquee Test series next winter with Sky Sports declining an offer to renew a long-term contract that expired last year.Sky&rsquo;s apparent reluctance to extend a relationship that began more than 30 years ago has left CSA searching for alternative broadcast partners so that the three Tests over Christmas a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-struggling-to-secure-uk-tv-deal-to-screen-england-test-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-struggling-to-secure-uk-tv-deal-to-screen-england-test-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2026 points table and top run-scorers &amp; wicket-takers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IPL 2026 is in full swing, but who is leading the race for the orange and purple cap? BBC Sport looks at the top run-scorers and wicket-takers in the 19th edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ipl-2026-points-table-and-top-run-scorers-amp-wicket-takers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ipl-2026-points-table-and-top-run-scorers-amp-wicket-takers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former selector Smith appointed to ECB board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former national selector Ed Smith is appointed by the England and Wales Cricket Board as a non-executive director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/former-selector-smith-appointed-to-ecb-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/former-selector-smith-appointed-to-ecb-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get England cricket tickets for 2026 Tests and ODIs with VIP hospitality from £39]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will face New Zealand and India across all formats this summer, with supporters still able to secure VIP hospitality packages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/get-england-cricket-tickets-for-2026-tests-and-odis-with-vip-hospitality-from-39/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/get-england-cricket-tickets-for-2026-tests-and-odis-with-vip-hospitality-from-39/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Glitzy socials are one thing but it is more valuable to hear cricket’s most important voice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ICC chair Jay Shah has dominated social media posts from global tournaments but his views on the future direction of the game are harder to find&ldquo;Visuals that the whole nation will remember for ages,&rdquo; reads the social media post by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, introducing a 37-second video clip. It captures the celebrations after India&rsquo;s T20 World Cup triumph in Ahmedabad last month, a victory built by an astounding squad; strong enough to exclude names such as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-glitzy-socials-are-one-thing-but-it-is-more-valuable-to-hear-crickets-most-important-voice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-glitzy-socials-are-one-thing-but-it-is-more-valuable-to-hear-crickets-most-important-voice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jude Bellingham says he ‘owes the city’ after buying Birmingham Phoenix stake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid star buys 1.2% of Hundred franchise&lsquo;I love cricket so I&rsquo;m so happy to be on board&rsquo;Jude Bellingham has explained his decision to buy a minority stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix, saying: &ldquo;I feel like I owe the city something.&rdquo;The England and Real Madrid star has taken a 1.2% holding in the Edgbaston-based franchise, revealing himself as the unnamed investor who had been mentioned in the annual accounts of the parent club, Warwickshire. Con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jude-bellingham-says-he-owes-the-city-after-buying-birmingham-phoenix-stake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jude-bellingham-says-he-owes-the-city-after-buying-birmingham-phoenix-stake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classic rom-com with Andie MacDowell and Hugh Grant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor may have discovered love.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/classic-rom-com-with-andie-macdowell-and-hugh-grant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/classic-rom-com-with-andie-macdowell-and-hugh-grant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunrisers' Abhishek hits fifth-highest IPL score]]></title><description><![CDATA[India opener Abhishek Sharma hits the fifth-highest score in IPL history for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-abhishek-hits-fifth-highest-ipl-score/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sunrisers-abhishek-hits-fifth-highest-ipl-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antigua pitch forces abandonment after batter hospitalised]]></title><description><![CDATA[A domestic match in the West Indies is abandoned for a dangerous pitch after batter Jeremiah Louis was hit on the helmet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/antigua-pitch-forces-abandonment-after-batter-hospitalised/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/antigua-pitch-forces-abandonment-after-batter-hospitalised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I owe the city' - Bellingham buys stake in Birmingham Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[England midfielder Jude Bellingham buys a 1.2% stake in cricket team Birmingham Phoenix, saying "I feel like I owe the city something".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-owe-the-city-bellingham-buys-stake-in-birmingham-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-owe-the-city-bellingham-buys-stake-in-birmingham-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket talking points: old timers show that class is permanent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Abell, Keith Barker, Keaton Jennings and Sam Robson all enjoyed a good week in the County ChampionshipBy 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-talking-points-old-timers-show-that-class-is-permanent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-talking-points-old-timers-show-that-class-is-permanent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancs unsure if captain Anderson will face Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire head coach Steven Croft is unsure whether captain James Anderson will be fit for their County Championship Division Two game at Durham, starting on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancs-unsure-if-captain-anderson-will-face-durham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancs-unsure-if-captain-anderson-will-face-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lehmann extends Northants deal to end of 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann signs a new two-year contract extension until the end of the 2029 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lehmann-extends-northants-deal-to-end-of-2029/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lehmann-extends-northants-deal-to-end-of-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the IPL is reshaping India's talent map]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's national team is reaping the rewards of an IPL which is now drawing talent from all over the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-the-ipl-is-reshaping-indias-talent-map/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-the-ipl-is-reshaping-indias-talent-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: Abell defies Hampshire’s fiery Baker to keep Somerset on high – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former captain struck his second century of season to light flames in West Country hearts while Warwickshire beat EssexThree in the over for Barker! Charlie Allison, bowled by one that may have kept a bit low. Essex 16 for three...&#8203;Early wickets in sunny Brumbados, Keith Barker striking first ball from the Pavilion End as Dean Elgar is trapped lbw offering no shot. In comes Tall Paul to join Sam Cook, who spared him the hassle last night but has since squirted Barker&rsquo;s third ball of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-abell-defies-hampshires-fiery-baker-to-keep-somerset-on-high-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-abell-defies-hampshires-fiery-baker-to-keep-somerset-on-high-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to do about Rew? England's dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Rew's start to the season makes him a strong contender for an England call-up, but how would he fit into the Test team?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-to-do-about-rew-englands-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-to-do-about-rew-englands-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robson hits 162 as Middlesex draw with Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Robson hits a determined 162, his first century of the season, as Middlesex draw with Northamptonshire on the final day of their County Championship match at Wantage Road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/robson-hits-162-as-middlesex-draw-with-northants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/robson-hits-162-as-middlesex-draw-with-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset edge past Hampshire to stay top, Warwickshire beat Essex: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from final day of the latest round of matches<br />
Sign up to The Spin | Email Tanya or comment BTLThree in the over for Barker! Charlie Allison, bowled by one that may have kept a bit low. Essex 16 for three...&#8203;Early wickets in sunny Brumbados, Keith Barker striking first ball from the Pavilion End as Dean Elgar is trapped lbw offering no shot. In comes Tall Paul to join Sam Cook, who spared him the hassle last night but has since squirted Barker&rsquo;s third ball of the day to cover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-edge-past-hampshire-to-stay-top-warwickshire-beat-essex-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-edge-past-hampshire-to-stay-top-warwickshire-beat-essex-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barker helps Warwickshire to victory against Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keith Barker takes four wickets to help Warwickshire to a 41-run victory over Essex in Division One of the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/barker-helps-warwickshire-to-victory-against-essex/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/barker-helps-warwickshire-to-victory-against-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abell steers Somerset to thrilling win over Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset stalwart Tom Abell's 22nd first-class century maintains his side's unbeaten start to the County Championship season with a thrilling two-wicket victory over Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abell-steers-somerset-to-thrilling-win-over-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abell-steers-somerset-to-thrilling-win-over-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset beat Hampshire to stay top, Warwickshire v Essex and more: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from final day of the latest round of matches<br />
Sign up to The Spin | Email Tanya or comment BTLThree in the over for Barker! Charlie Allison, bowled by one that may have kept a bit low. Essex 16 for three...&#8203;Early wickets in sunny Brumbados, Keith Barker striking first ball from the Pavilion End as Dean Elgar is trapped lbw offering no shot. In comes Tall Paul to join Sam Cook, who spared him the hassle last night but has since squirted Barker&rsquo;s third ball of the day to cover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-beat-hampshire-to-stay-top-warwickshire-v-essex-and-more-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-beat-hampshire-to-stay-top-warwickshire-v-essex-and-more-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial British cricket league 'will be shut down in three years' as alarm raised]]></title><description><![CDATA[IPL founder Lalit Modi has made a bold prediction for The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/controversial-british-cricket-league-will-be-shut-down-in-three-years-as-alarm-raised/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/controversial-british-cricket-league-will-be-shut-down-in-three-years-as-alarm-raised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jennings leads Lancashire to victory over Gloucs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opener Keaton Jennings makes 78 not out as Lancashire go top of Division Two with a four-wicket win at Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jennings-leads-lancashire-to-victory-over-gloucs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jennings-leads-lancashire-to-victory-over-gloucs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies legend Gayle invests in Glasgow T20 franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies legend Chris Gayle is announced as the co-owner of a Glasgow-based franchise taking part in this summer's inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-legend-gayle-invests-in-glasgow-t20-franchise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-legend-gayle-invests-in-glasgow-t20-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Rew shines with the bat as Somerset set up Hampshire chase – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Rew is on 58 with Somerset needing 148 more runs to win with Hampshire requiring seven wicketsMatt Critchley is gone now, carving loosely to backward point and Essex are digging themselves into a bit of a hole at Edgbaston. They&rsquo;ve lost four wickets this morning and are still 34 runs adrift, from nowhere Warwickshire look like they could event take a small first innings lead into their second innings.Leach is looking dangerous at the Utilita, probing away and getting some spit and dr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/james-rew-shines-with-the-bat-as-somerset-set-up-hampshire-chase-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/james-rew-shines-with-the-bat-as-somerset-set-up-hampshire-chase-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charming family favourite featuring the iconic Minions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delighting in all things wicked, supervillain Gru hatches a plot to steal the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/charming-family-favourite-featuring-the-iconic-minions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/charming-family-favourite-featuring-the-iconic-minions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire v Somerset, Gloucestershire v Lancashire, and more: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the third day&rsquo;s play in the latest round<br />
Sign up for The Spin | Mail James or comment BTLMatt Critchley is gone now, carving loosely to backward point and Essex are digging themselves into a bit of a hole at Edgbaston. They&rsquo;ve lost four wickets this morning and are still 34 runs adrift, from nowhere Warwickshire look like they could event take a small first innings lead into their second innings.Leach is looking dangerous at the Utilita, probing away and getting some sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-v-somerset-gloucestershire-v-lancashire-and-more-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-v-somerset-gloucestershire-v-lancashire-and-more-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals - IPL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full scorecard as Kolkata Knight Riders face Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kolkata-knight-riders-v-rajasthan-royals-ipl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kolkata-knight-riders-v-rajasthan-royals-ipl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset's Rew can 'absolutely' open for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset wicketkeeper James Rew can "absolutely" open the batting for England, according to his county head coach Jason Kerr.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somersets-rew-can-absolutely-open-for-england/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somersets-rew-can-absolutely-open-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire v Somerset, Warwickshire v Essex, and more: county cricket – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire were frustrated by Somerset&rsquo;s wagging tail, while Ethan Bamber and Keith Barker kept Warwickshire in the hunt at EdgbastonAt Southampton, Kyle Abbott is hustling with admirable vigour. Baker still running in from the other end, elbows horizontally churning. Rew (85) and Abell (41) have now put on a hundred for the fourth wicket. Somerset 175-3, 63 behind.And three for Jimmy Anderson, two in an over, old teammate Will Williams lbw and Henry Brookes caught. Gloucestershire all out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-v-somerset-warwickshire-v-essex-and-more-county-cricket-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-v-somerset-warwickshire-v-essex-and-more-county-cricket-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 wickets fall on second day between Gloucs and Lancs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keaton Jennings stages a dogged half-century to give Lancashire a crucial advantage over struggling Gloucestershire at the halfway stage at Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/17-wickets-fall-on-second-day-between-gloucs-and-lancs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/17-wickets-fall-on-second-day-between-gloucs-and-lancs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex on top despite Hain's heroics for Warwicks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex remain on top against Warwickshire after two rain-affected days of their County Championship match at Edgbaston despite Sam Hain's superb innings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-on-top-despite-hains-heroics-for-warwicks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-on-top-despite-hains-heroics-for-warwicks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire fight back well against Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire fight back well against Somerset to earn a 96-run lead with nine wickets in hand on day two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-fight-back-well-against-somerset/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-fight-back-well-against-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McSweeney and Sales fight back against Middlesex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan McSweeney and James Sales share an unbroken century partnership as Northants reach 229-4, replying to Middlesex's 341 all out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mcsweeney-and-sales-fight-back-against-middlesex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mcsweeney-and-sales-fight-back-against-middlesex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey march on as Yorkshire earn first One-Day Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey make it three wins out of three in the One-Day Cup as Yorkshire earn their first victory as a tier-one team and Warwickshire beat Essex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-march-on-as-yorkshire-earn-first-one-day-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-march-on-as-yorkshire-earn-first-one-day-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCC considers fast-tracking women members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) will consider fast-tracking memberships for women to address a gender imbalance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mcc-considers-fast-tracking-women-members/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mcc-considers-fast-tracking-women-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia hit last-ball six to beat Scotland after Munsey hundred]]></title><description><![CDATA[Namibia's Dylan Leicher strikes a final-ball six as the hosts beat Scotland by four wickets in the final match of their T20 series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/namibia-hit-last-ball-six-to-beat-scotland-after-munsey-hundred/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/namibia-hit-last-ball-six-to-beat-scotland-after-munsey-hundred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire v Somerset, Warwickshire v Essex, and more: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the second day&rsquo;s play in the latest round<br />
Sign up for The Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTLAt Southampton, Kyle Abbott is hustling with admirable vigour. Baker still running in from the other end, elbows horizontally churning. Rew (85) and Abell (41) have now put on a hundred for the fourth wicket. Somerset 175-3, 63 behind.And three for Jimmy Anderson, two in an over, old teammate Will Williams lbw and Henry Brookes caught. Gloucestershire all out 136, and I predict a couple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-v-somerset-warwickshire-v-essex-and-more-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-v-somerset-warwickshire-v-essex-and-more-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancs confused by 'bizarre' injury replacement call]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County Championship's player substitution rules are questioned again after Lancashire are denied their request for Tom Bailey to replace Ajeet Singh Dale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancs-confused-by-bizarre-injury-replacement-call/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancs-confused-by-bizarre-injury-replacement-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire to put matches behind paywall; Rew sparkles for Somerset on rain-hit day – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Rew&rsquo;s unbeaten 77 helped put Somerset in a strong position after bowling out Hampshire for 238, while Jamie Porter made inroads for Essex at Egbaston before the weather intervenedBad news for Lancs at Bristol, where Ajeet Singh Dale seems to have done something nasty to his hamstring and has limped off. A real shame on his return to his old club. Glos 8-0. A fascinating piece by Emma John, with a mention of Benny Howell of Hants, Glos and more. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-to-put-matches-behind-paywall-rew-sparkles-for-somerset-on-rain-hit-day-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-to-put-matches-behind-paywall-rew-sparkles-for-somerset-on-rain-hit-day-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire to put matches behind paywall; Hampshire v Somerset, and more: county cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the first day&rsquo;s play in the latest round<br />
Sign up for The Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTLBad news for Lancs at Bristol, where Ajeet Singh Dale seems to have done something nasty to his hamstring and has limped off. A real shame on his return to his old club. Glos 8-0. A fascinating piece by Emma John, with a mention of Benny Howell of Hants, Glos and more. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-to-put-matches-behind-paywall-hampshire-v-somerset-and-more-county-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-to-put-matches-behind-paywall-hampshire-v-somerset-and-more-county-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: I Am Maximus, Marie-Louise Eta and Rory McIlroy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you follow the big stories in football, rugby, golf, baseball, basketball, boxing, snooker, cricket and racing? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-i-am-maximus-marie-louise-eta-and-rory-mcilroy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-i-am-maximus-marie-louise-eta-and-rory-mcilroy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England seamer Tongue signs three-year Notts deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fast bowler Josh Tongue signs new three-year contract with the county champions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-seamer-tongue-signs-three-year-notts-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-seamer-tongue-signs-three-year-notts-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears post 60% increase in income to £40m in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warwickshire report a pre-tax profit of &pound;11m for 2025 including a 60% yearly increase in income to &pound;40m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bears-post-60-increase-in-income-to-40m-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bears-post-60-increase-in-income-to-40m-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson century leads Durham to One-Day Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tahlia Wilson hits 152 as Durham beat Essex in the One-Day Cup and there are also wins for The Blaze and Surrey, while rain ends the game at Edgbaston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wilson-century-leads-durham-to-one-day-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wilson-century-leads-durham-to-one-day-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County replacements rule could be changed in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rules allowing replacement players in the County Championship could be changed at the end of the first block of fixtures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-replacements-rule-could-be-changed-in-may/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-replacements-rule-could-be-changed-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland chase 160 to beat Namibia in first T20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland start their T20 series against Namibia in convincing fashion as they chase down 160 with seven balls to spare in Windhoek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-chase-160-to-beat-namibia-in-first-t20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-chase-160-to-beat-namibia-in-first-t20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It is a stupid game but that’s what makes it lovable’: Sarah Taylor on cricket, coping with anxiety and coaching with Andrew Flintoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor played 226 times for England before retiring early due to anxiety, but she has made her way back to the topBy Wisden Cricket MonthlySarah Taylor was stuck in traffic inching south when she got a call. She had just spent two days at Loughborough working with the England Lions wicketkeepers, taking Lancashire&rsquo;s Matty Hurst and James Rew of Somerset through some drills overseen by the head coach Andrew Flintoff. The sessions had gone well. Hurst, who had personally asked if Taylor coul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-is-a-stupid-game-but-thats-what-makes-it-lovable-sarah-taylor-on-cricket-coping-with-anxiety-and-coaching-with-andrew-flintoff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-is-a-stupid-game-but-thats-what-makes-it-lovable-sarah-taylor-on-cricket-coping-with-anxiety-and-coaching-with-andrew-flintoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex signing Mulder temporarily returns home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex signing Wiaan Mulder will miss their next Championship game after returning to South Africa for personal reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-signing-mulder-temporarily-returns-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-signing-mulder-temporarily-returns-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I might not be here' - Stokes on being hit in face by ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes says he "got out quite lucky" with major facial surgery after an incident in the nets at Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-might-not-be-here-stokes-on-being-hit-in-face-by-ball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-might-not-be-here-stokes-on-being-hit-in-face-by-ball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Teenager Sooryavanshi from ‘a different planet’ but superstardom not guaranteed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifteen-year-old sensation has sent Jasprit Bumrah over the ropes but how he confronts lean patch will be keyWhen Jasprit Bumrah stood at the top of his mark for the Mumbai Indians against Rajasthan Royals in this year&rsquo;s Indian Premier League, he was the most complete all-format bowler in history. With a whiplash action that explodes from a staccato run-up like a stick of dynamite from unraveling silk, he fires searing yorkers and steepling bouncers at will. Three balls later, he was the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-teenager-sooryavanshi-from-a-different-planet-but-superstardom-not-guaranteed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-teenager-sooryavanshi-from-a-different-planet-but-superstardom-not-guaranteed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half-billion dollar BBL sell-off stalls as states urge Cricket Australia to be patient]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket NSW opposed to proposal; Cricket Queensland undecidedPrivate investment model could generate up to $100m per teamCricket Australia has not yet done enough to convince two crucial stakeholders of the merits of selling stakes in Big Bash League franchises, leaving the future of the T20 league up in the air.Cricket NSW chief executive Lee Germon expressed his opposition to the proposal on Wednesday morning and confirmed the Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers would not be involved in a process]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/half-billion-dollar-bbl-sell-off-stalls-as-states-urge-cricket-australia-to-be-patient/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/half-billion-dollar-bbl-sell-off-stalls-as-states-urge-cricket-australia-to-be-patient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedy musical about a world where The Beatles never existed]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unsuccessful singer-songwriter wakes up in a world where no-one remembers The Beatles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/comedy-musical-about-a-world-where-the-beatles-never-existed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/comedy-musical-about-a-world-where-the-beatles-never-existed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shane Warne's son blames 'forced' Covid vaccine for cricket icon's death at 52]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson Warne has claimed the Covid-19 vaccine contributed to his father Shane Warne's death in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shane-warnes-son-blames-forced-covid-vaccine-for-cricket-icons-death-at-52/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/shane-warnes-son-blames-forced-covid-vaccine-for-cricket-icons-death-at-52/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Carse out of IPL with hand injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fast bowler Brydon Carse is ruled out of his Indian Premier League (IPL) stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad because of a hand injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-carse-out-of-ipl-with-hand-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-carse-out-of-ipl-with-hand-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket talking points: the season is beginning to take shape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two bowlers, who are very much not spring chickens, delivered wins for Lancashire and HampshireBy 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-talking-points-the-season-is-beginning-to-take-shape/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-talking-points-the-season-is-beginning-to-take-shape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ali joins Yorkshire to replace the injured Ul-Haq]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali joins Yorkshire for the Vitality Blast, replacing the injured Naveen Ul-Haq.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ali-joins-yorkshire-to-replace-the-injured-ul-haq/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ali-joins-yorkshire-to-replace-the-injured-ul-haq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes says he must work differently with McCullum]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes says suggestions of a rift with Brendon McCullum have been overstated, but acknowledges he must work with the head coach in a "slightly different way".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-says-he-must-work-differently-with-mccullum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-says-he-must-work-differently-with-mccullum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Stokes plays down talk of McCullum disagreement but plans ‘different’ path to success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stokes: &lsquo;Agreeing on every single thing, that&rsquo;s impossible&rsquo;Pair will &lsquo;work together in a slightly different way&rsquo;Ben Stokes has moved to play down suggestions of a disagreement between himself and Brendon McCullum, insisting he and the England head coach remain aligned despite an Ashes defeat that, at times, suggested otherwise.In a video released by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday, the England Test captain stressed that he and McCullum agreeing with e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-plays-down-talk-of-mccullum-disagreement-but-plans-different-path-to-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-stokes-plays-down-talk-of-mccullum-disagreement-but-plans-different-path-to-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson tips Lancs team-mate Stanley for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell has played for England Lions and Anderson thinks he has the ability to play Test cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/anderson-tips-lancs-team-mate-stanley-for-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/anderson-tips-lancs-team-mate-stanley-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson tips Lancashire team-mate Stanley for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell has played for England Lions and Anderson thinks he has the ability to play Test cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/anderson-tips-lancashire-team-mate-stanley-for-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/anderson-tips-lancashire-team-mate-stanley-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I should have died' - Taylor on 10 years since forced retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking 10 years on from his retirement aged 26, former England batter James Taylor speaks about how he "should have died" from his heart condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-should-have-died-taylor-on-10-years-since-forced-retirement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-should-have-died-taylor-on-10-years-since-forced-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChennaI Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders - IPL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full scorecard as ChennaI Super Kings face Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/chennai-super-kings-v-kolkata-knight-riders-ipl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/chennai-super-kings-v-kolkata-knight-riders-ipl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England 'feckless, reckless and legless' in Ashes - Wisden]]></title><description><![CDATA[England were "feckless, reckless and legless" on their dismal Ashes tour of Australia, according to the editor of the prestigious Wisden Almanack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-feckless-reckless-and-legless-in-ashes-wisden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-feckless-reckless-and-legless-in-ashes-wisden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Carelessly squandered’: Wisden scolds England’s tumultuous Ashes tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Series defeat in Australia &lsquo;a chance so blithely spurned&rsquo;Indian dominance and Starc&rsquo;s sacrifice recognisedThe latest edition of Wisden is &shy;unsparing in its criticism of England&rsquo;s Test team, describing their Ashes defeat in Australia as a &ldquo;wing-and-a-prayer&rdquo; campaign that ended up &ldquo;feckless, reckless and legless&rdquo;.Published this Thursday, the sport&rsquo;s longstanding bible has a strong Indian flavour to its awards. Haseeb Hameed, captain of tit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/carelessly-squandered-wisden-scolds-englands-tumultuous-ashes-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/carelessly-squandered-wisden-scolds-englands-tumultuous-ashes-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: Anderson stars as Lancashire win thriller against Derbyshire – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Anderson&rsquo;s magical spell of four for seven helped Lancashire to a dramatic 29-run victory against Derbyshire&ldquo;In the first six overs,&rdquo; says Ken Grime, &ldquo;Marcus Harris has only faced six balls.&rdquo; Ooops, and he might not face many more as Abbas catches Stanley&rsquo;s thrusting front pad. &ldquo;Jesus Christ&rdquo; someone shouts from the dressing room. Lancs 156-9, lead by 133.And events elsewhere too &ndash; Rory Burns bowled by Ian Holland for a duck; cuts and (]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-anderson-stars-as-lancashire-win-thriller-against-derbyshire-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-anderson-stars-as-lancashire-win-thriller-against-derbyshire-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants frustrated at Kent by rain and Compton ton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire are frustrated by the rain on the final day of their County Championship match with Kent at Canterbury, which ends in a draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-frustrated-at-kent-by-rain-and-compton-ton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-frustrated-at-kent-by-rain-and-compton-ton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith and Pope guide Surrey to draw with Leics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Smith continues his prolific early-season form as Surrey batted out day four to secure a draw against Leicestershire at the Kia Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/smith-and-pope-guide-surrey-to-draw-with-leics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/smith-and-pope-guide-surrey-to-draw-with-leics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holders Notts earn big victory over Glamorgan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending county champions Nottinghamshire bowl out Glamorgan for 285 on the final day at Trent Bridge to win by 192 runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/holders-notts-earn-big-victory-over-glamorgan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/holders-notts-earn-big-victory-over-glamorgan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey v Leicestershire, Notts v Glamorgan, and more: county cricket, day four – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from 11am BST start across the grounds<br />
Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTL&ldquo;In the first six overs,&rdquo; says Ken Grime, &ldquo;Marcus Harris has only faced six balls.&rdquo; Ooops, and he might not face many more as Abbas catches Stanley&rsquo;s thrusting front pad. &ldquo;Jesus Christ&rdquo; someone shouts from the dressing room. Lancs 156-9, lead by 133.And events elsewhere too &ndash; Rory Burns bowled by Ian Holland for a duck; cuts and (maybe) edges onto his ow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-leicestershire-notts-v-glamorgan-and-more-county-cricket-day-four-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-v-leicestershire-notts-v-glamorgan-and-more-county-cricket-day-four-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson inspires Lancs to dramatic win over Derbys]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Anderson takes 4-18 as Lancashire dismiss Derbyshire for 108 to win by 29 runs at Old Trafford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/anderson-inspires-lancs-to-dramatic-win-over-derbys/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/anderson-inspires-lancs-to-dramatic-win-over-derbys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire seal Headingley win over Yorkshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pace bowler Kyle Abbott takes 6-21 as Hampshire complete a 214-run win over Yorkshire on the final day at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-seal-headingley-win-over-yorkshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-seal-headingley-win-over-yorkshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaning leads Sussex to win over Warwickshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Leaning hits an unbeaten 120 as Sussex beat Warwickshire by five wickets in County Championship Division One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leaning-leads-sussex-to-win-over-warwickshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leaning-leads-sussex-to-win-over-warwickshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swanepoel cleared to play for Worcestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcestershire say they have received the paperwork for all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel to begin training with them after leaving his South African club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/swanepoel-cleared-to-play-for-worcestershire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/swanepoel-cleared-to-play-for-worcestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig Overton completes game to remember to finish off Essex – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset&rsquo;s stand-in skipper added a couple of batters and a catch to his century on Saturday in 10-wicket winNot too much to report from OT this morning, apart from an increasingly ominous sky. Jimmy Anderson winds up for his first over of the day from the JA End. Derbys 248-3 trail by 103.Something of a tall order, but an opportunity for Asa Tribe to do a Ben McKinney. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/craig-overton-completes-game-to-remember-to-finish-off-essex-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/craig-overton-completes-game-to-remember-to-finish-off-essex-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: Craig Overton completes game to remember by finishing off Essex – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset&rsquo;s stand-in skipper added a couple of batters and a catch to his century on Saturday in 10-wicket winNot too much to report from OT this morning, apart from an increasingly ominous sky. Jimmy Anderson winds up for his first over of the day from the JA End. Derbys 248-3 trail by 103.Something of a tall order, but an opportunity for Asa Tribe to do a Ben McKinney. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-craig-overton-completes-game-to-remember-by-finishing-off-essex-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-craig-overton-completes-game-to-remember-by-finishing-off-essex-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notts v Glamorgan, Somerset hammer Essex, and more: county cricket, day three – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from 11am BST start across the grounds<br />
Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTLNot too much to report from OT this morning, apart from an increasingly ominous sky. Jimmy Anderson winds up for his first over of the day from the JA End. Derbys 248-3 trail by 103.Something of a tall order, but an opportunity for Asa Tribe to do a Ben McKinney. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-v-glamorgan-somerset-hammer-essex-and-more-county-cricket-day-three-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/notts-v-glamorgan-somerset-hammer-essex-and-more-county-cricket-day-three-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The kindness of strangers: The Ashes heat was unbearable. Then a Barmy Army member offered his seats in the shade]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&rsquo;m clearly Australian &ndash; I had my Adelaide cricket cap on &ndash; but that Pommy bloke still lent a hand to someone from the oppositionRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesWe&rsquo;re great enemies in cricket, England and Australia. So when the Ashes returned this past summer, my son and I travelled from Ballarat to Adelaide to see the showdown in the third Test. It&rsquo;s a long drive but we made it a boys&rsquo; trip, stopping in at pubs and all that nonsense on the way.It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-kindness-of-strangers-the-ashes-heat-was-unbearable-then-a-barmy-army-member-offered-his-seats-in-the-shade/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-kindness-of-strangers-the-ashes-heat-was-unbearable-then-a-barmy-army-member-offered-his-seats-in-the-shade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Puss in Boots, voiced by Antonio Banderas, is on an exciting quest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puss teams up with a fellow thieving feline and Humpty Dumpty to go on an exciting quest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/puss-in-boots-voiced-by-antonio-banderas-is-on-an-exciting-quest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/puss-in-boots-voiced-by-antonio-banderas-is-on-an-exciting-quest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex v Somerset, Notts v Glamorgan and more: county cricket, day three – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from 11am BST start across the grounds<br />
Sign up for the Spin | Mail Tanya or comment BTLThe second new ball is due this morning at The Oval, where Rishi Patel&rsquo;s century has been vital in Leicetershire&rsquo;s stout resistence.&ldquo;It was a good challenge today and I enjoyed it. Jake Weatherald&rsquo;s intent at the top of the order is incredible and that took a lot of pressure off me. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-v-somerset-notts-v-glamorgan-and-more-county-cricket-day-three-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-v-somerset-notts-v-glamorgan-and-more-county-cricket-day-three-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The rise and fall of London's most legendary gangsters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rise and decline of the Kray twins, London's most legendary gangsters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-rise-and-fall-of-londons-most-legendary-gangsters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-rise-and-fall-of-londons-most-legendary-gangsters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hants pair impress as Yorkshire bowled out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kyle Abbott and Sonny Baker claim four wickets apiece to help Hampshire take control on day two of their County Championship match against Yorkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hants-pair-impress-as-yorkshire-bowled-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hants-pair-impress-as-yorkshire-bowled-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: Northants make history with four hundreds as Leics frustrate Surrey – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire refused to collapse against Surrey as Luke Procter hit 261 for Northants against KentThe weather in Manchester is frisking around but there&rsquo;s still play at OT, where Derbyshire have built back after losing a wicket to yesterday&rsquo;s last ball. Derbyshire 37-1, 314 behind.After a semi-epic super-sub trip from Abergavenny. And he is dropped on nought at first slip by Dean Elgar, who fumbles it in the tummy region. Shane Snater slumps back to his mark. Somerset 213-6, lead E]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-northants-make-history-with-four-hundreds-as-leics-frustrate-surrey-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-northants-make-history-with-four-hundreds-as-leics-frustrate-surrey-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants pile on runs and wickets against poor Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Procter and Calvin Harrison hit career-best scores of 261 not out and 153 respectively as Northamptonshire dominate against Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-pile-on-runs-and-wickets-against-poor-kent/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-pile-on-runs-and-wickets-against-poor-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKinney hits 244 as Durham dominate Glos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben McKinney hits a personal best 244 as Durham post 605-5 dec before they claim eight Gloucestershire wickets with the ball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mckinney-hits-244-as-durham-dominate-glos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mckinney-hits-244-as-durham-dominate-glos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worcestershire build lead against Middlesex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcestershire's teenage opener Dan Lategan posts his second half-century in successive County Championship games as they build a lead over Middlesex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/worcestershire-build-lead-against-middlesex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/worcestershire-build-lead-against-middlesex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overton century puts Somerset on top against Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset's Craig Overton reaches 141 against Essex on day two of their County Championship match at Chelmsford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/overton-century-puts-somerset-on-top-against-essex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/overton-century-puts-somerset-on-top-against-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warwickshire strengthen advantage over Sussex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warwickshire move into a strong position on the second day of a low-scoring County Championship Division One match against Sussex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/warwickshire-strengthen-advantage-over-sussex/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/warwickshire-strengthen-advantage-over-sussex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patel scores milestone ton for defiant Leics against Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rishi Patel scores the first Division One hundred of his career to lead a defiant Leicestershire second day fightback against Surrey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/patel-scores-milestone-ton-for-defiant-leics-against-surrey/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/patel-scores-milestone-ton-for-defiant-leics-against-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holders Lancs thrash Durham - Women's One-Day Cup round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning champions Lancashire begin their defence of the Women's One-Day Cup with a resounding 149-run victory at Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/holders-lancs-thrash-durham-womens-one-day-cup-round-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/holders-lancs-thrash-durham-womens-one-day-cup-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarke hits 136 to put Notts in control over Glam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notts open up a commanding 450-run lead over Glamorgan thanks to fine bowling and a Joe Clarke century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/clarke-hits-136-to-put-notts-in-control-over-glam/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/clarke-hits-136-to-put-notts-in-control-over-glam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derbyshire captain Came leads response v Lancashire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derbyshire skipper Harry Came hits 83 to help his side reply strongly to Lancashire's 351 on a rain-shortened second day of the Rothesay County Championship match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/derbyshire-captain-came-leads-response-v-lancashire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/derbyshire-captain-came-leads-response-v-lancashire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northants make history, Surrey v Leics, and more: county cricket, day two – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the second round of Championship games<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | Mail Tanya or post BTLThe weather in Manchester is frisking around but there&rsquo;s still play at OT, where Derbyshire have built back after losing a wicket to yesterday&rsquo;s last ball. Derbyshire 37-1, 314 behind.After a semi-epic super-sub trip from Abergavenny. And he is dropped on nought at first slip by Dean Elgar, who fumbles it in the tummy region. Shane Snater slumps back to his mark. Somerset 213-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-make-history-surrey-v-leics-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northants-make-history-surrey-v-leics-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex v Somerset, Surrey v Leicestershire, and more: county cricket, day two – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the second round of Championship games<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | Mail Tanya or post BTLThe weather in Manchester is frisking around but there&rsquo;s still play at OT, where Derbyshire have built back after losing a wicket to yesterday&rsquo;s last ball. Derbyshire 37-1, 314 behind.After a semi-epic super-sub trip from Abergavenny. And he is dropped on nought at first slip by Dean Elgar, who fumbles it in the tummy region. Shane Snater slumps back to his mark. Somerset 213-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-v-somerset-surrey-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-v-somerset-surrey-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope adds to Smith’s mass of Surrey runs with England woes a world away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ollie Pope&rsquo;s 103 and Jamie Smith&rsquo;s 166 helped Surrey&rsquo;s many England batters take charge against LeicestershireMidway through its fifth day of action, the first of its second round of fixtures, Ollie Pope became the 11th person to score a century in Division One of the County Championship this season &ndash; and five of those play for Surrey. Jamie Smith already has two. The pre-season title favourites may have drawn their opening game but they are looking ominous, in this game]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pope-adds-to-smiths-mass-of-surrey-runs-with-england-woes-a-world-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pope-adds-to-smiths-mass-of-surrey-runs-with-england-woes-a-world-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: McKinney stakes England claim with Durham double century – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Durham batter ended day one on 214 not out as the visitors built a big lead over Gloucestershire at BristolAn early wicket here at OT, though we were too distracted in the press box by a frozen telly to notice. Luke Wells well caught, diving to his left at third slip off Ben Aitchison, for four. It brings in Josh Bohannon&rsquo;s for his 100th first-class match.Haseeb Hameed will have the rest of the day to admire the ball by Timm van der Gugten that, in bright sunshine, sent him on his way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-mckinney-stakes-england-claim-with-durham-double-century-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-mckinney-stakes-england-claim-with-durham-double-century-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager Suryavanshi smashes 15-ball fifty in IPL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 15, continues his astonishing run of form in the IPL as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/teenager-suryavanshi-smashes-15-ball-fifty-in-ipl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/teenager-suryavanshi-smashes-15-ball-fifty-in-ipl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset build lead after Essex collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex are bowled out for just 149 on the opening day against Somerset, who reply with 179-5 at the close of day one in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-build-lead-after-essex-collapse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somerset-build-lead-after-essex-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Removal of pre-season safety blanket never fails to humble']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blaze seamer Grace Ballinger is excited for the upcoming season with the "pre-season safety blanket" being removed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/removal-of-pre-season-safety-blanket-never-fails-to-humble/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/removal-of-pre-season-safety-blanket-never-fails-to-humble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket star sacked after walking out mid-match and catching flight to UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cricketer is facing the consequences of his bizarre decision to leave mid-match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-star-sacked-after-walking-out-mid-match-and-catching-flight-to-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-star-sacked-after-walking-out-mid-match-and-catching-flight-to-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essex v Somerset, Surrey v Leicestershire, and more: county cricket, day one – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the second round of Championship games<br />
Sign up for The Spin | And mail Tanya or comment BTLMiddlesex 22Derbyshire 16 Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-v-somerset-surrey-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/essex-v-somerset-surrey-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: Masters, Tyson Fury, Grand National and Six Nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the big stories in football, rugby union, golf, cricket, boxing, cycling and horse racing? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-masters-tyson-fury-grand-national-and-six-nations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-masters-tyson-fury-grand-national-and-six-nations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardoso takes record nine wickets in T20 international]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes the first player ever to take nine wickets in a T20 international, recording figures of 9-4 against Lesotho.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cardoso-takes-record-nine-wickets-in-t20-international/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cardoso-takes-record-nine-wickets-in-t20-international/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maiden ton for Warwickshire meant a lot - Mousley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warwickshire and England white-ball all-rounder Dan Mousley says scoring his maiden century for the Bears meant "a hell of a lot".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/maiden-ton-for-warwickshire-meant-a-lot-mousley/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/maiden-ton-for-warwickshire-meant-a-lot-mousley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-spinner Bess extends Yorkshire contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire off-spinner Dom Bess extends his deal through to the end of the 2028 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/off-spinner-bess-extends-yorkshire-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/off-spinner-bess-extends-yorkshire-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't know how this happened' - Bell on leading England's attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Bell discusses the speed of her rise to Women's Premier League winner and the leader of England's pace attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-dont-know-how-this-happened-bell-on-leading-englands-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-dont-know-how-this-happened-bell-on-leading-englands-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kolkata Knight Riders v Lucknow Super Giants - IPL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants in Kolkata.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kolkata-knight-riders-v-lucknow-super-giants-ipl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kolkata-knight-riders-v-lucknow-super-giants-ipl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi - PSL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Pakistan Super League match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi in Karachi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/karachi-kings-v-peshawar-zalmi-psl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/karachi-kings-v-peshawar-zalmi-psl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buttler hits fifty then seals win with final-ball run-out in thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos Buttler finds form at the IPLbefore winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/buttler-hits-fifty-then-seals-win-with-final-ball-run-out-in-thriller/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/buttler-hits-fifty-then-seals-win-with-final-ball-run-out-in-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland lose to Oman as rain hits again in Namibia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland lose a reduced-overs match against Oman by 12 runs in what has been a frustrating World Cup League 2 visit to Namibia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-lose-to-oman-as-rain-hits-again-in-namibia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-lose-to-oman-as-rain-hits-again-in-namibia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucs sign Middlesex seamer Brookes on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign seam bowler Henry Brookes on a five-match loan from Middlesex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gloucs-sign-middlesex-seamer-brookes-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gloucs-sign-middlesex-seamer-brookes-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | ‘That day was life-changing’: Miles Jupp on how Ashes climax fuelled incredible blag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Series in 2005 deepened his love of cricket and somehow landed him a brief press roleMiles Jupp stares out at an empty Oval cricket ground. &ldquo;This is absolutely one of my favourite places in the world,&rdquo; says the actor, writer and comedian. We sit for a moment in silence, a couple of groundsmen wrestle with a hose and start watering the square. &ldquo;This is almost blissful,&rdquo; says Jupp in a hushed reverie. &ldquo;You know, that day, 12 September 2005, was life-changing for so ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-that-day-was-life-changing-miles-jupp-on-how-ashes-climax-fuelled-incredible-blag/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-that-day-was-life-changing-miles-jupp-on-how-ashes-climax-fuelled-incredible-blag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia ready to ‘reassess’ Sophie Molineux captaincy call as injury concerns mount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allrounder on track to be fit to lead side in T20 World Cup in the UKLucy Hamilton and Chloe Ainsworth added to CA women&rsquo;s contract listAustralian selector Shawn Flegler concedes the decision to hand Sophie Molineux the national team captaincy would need to be reassessed if she continued to be troubled by serious injuries.Molineux&rsquo;s extensive injury history meant eyebrows were raised when Cricket Australia unveiled her as the retiring Alyssa Healy&rsquo;s replacement ahead of vice-ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-ready-to-reassess-sophie-molineux-captaincy-call-as-injury-concerns-mount/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-ready-to-reassess-sophie-molineux-captaincy-call-as-injury-concerns-mount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critically-acclaimed romantic period drama starring Saoirse Ronan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drama set in the 1950s about an Irish immigrant who lands in Brooklyn and finds romance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/critically-acclaimed-romantic-period-drama-starring-saoirse-ronan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/critically-acclaimed-romantic-period-drama-starring-saoirse-ronan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategic Timeout: Who is the greatest IPL captain?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discussing the biggest talking points from the opening week of IPL 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/strategic-timeout-who-is-the-greatest-ipl-captain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/strategic-timeout-who-is-the-greatest-ipl-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: earliest ever start to a season throws up some old truths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first round showed us the benefits of bravery, the gap between the divisions and the unpredictability of cricketBy 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-earliest-ever-start-to-a-season-throws-up-some-old-truths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-earliest-ever-start-to-a-season-throws-up-some-old-truths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia cricket legend David Warner faces court over drink-driving charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batsman allegedly tested positive after roadside stop in Sydney39-year-old scheduled to appear in court on 7 MayOne of Australia&rsquo;s most decorated cricketers will face court after allegedly blowing twice the legal limit in a random breath test on Easter Sunday.David Warner was allegedly stopped at a roadside breath testing unit at Maroubra in Sydney&rsquo;s east. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-cricket-legend-david-warner-faces-court-over-drink-driving-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-cricket-legend-david-warner-faces-court-over-drink-driving-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia cricket legend David Warner charged with drink-driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batsman allegedly tested positive after roadside stop in Sydney39-year-old scheduled to appear in court on 7 MayOne of Australia&rsquo;s most decorated cricketers will face court after allegedly blowing twice the legal limit in a random breath test on Easter Sunday.David Warner was allegedly stopped at a roadside breath testing unit at Maroubra in Sydney&rsquo;s east. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-cricket-legend-david-warner-charged-with-drink-driving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-cricket-legend-david-warner-charged-with-drink-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batter allegedly tested positive after roadside stop in Sydney39-year-old scheduled to appear in court on 7 MayOne of Australia&rsquo;s most decorated cricketers will face court after allegedly blowing twice the legal limit in a random breath test on Easter Sunday.David Warner was allegedly stopped at a roadside breath testing unit at Maroubra in Sydney&rsquo;s east. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-cricket-great-david-warner-charged-with-drink-driving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-cricket-great-david-warner-charged-with-drink-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘My dream is to be England’s opening bowler’: Josh Tongue on Botox and getting Steve Smith out]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and Nottinghamshire paceman had unusual injections that saved his career and wants everyone to know how to pronounce his name&ldquo;It&rsquo;s Tongue as in T-U-N-G, not Tongue like T-O-N-G! What is that? TONG?&rdquo;Josh Tongue is in his three-year-old son&rsquo;s playroom, but it isn&rsquo;t a toddler he is putting to bed. The 28-year-old has heard commentators offer up a few pronunciations of his surname since he made his Test debut in 2023. It seems some of them have got it all, well,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/my-dream-is-to-be-englands-opening-bowler-josh-tongue-on-botox-and-getting-steve-smith-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/my-dream-is-to-be-englands-opening-bowler-josh-tongue-on-botox-and-getting-steve-smith-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Australia batter Warner charged with drink-driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Australia opener David Warner is charged with drink-driving in Sydney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ex-australia-batter-warner-charged-with-drink-driving/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ex-australia-batter-warner-charged-with-drink-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartlett heroics thwart Lancashire in thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Bartlett defies a vintage bowling performance from Lancashire captain Jimmy Anderson to carry Northants to an unlikely County Championship draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bartlett-heroics-thwart-lancashire-in-thriller/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bartlett-heroics-thwart-lancashire-in-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waite holds up Derbyshire as Pears cling on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Waite bats out a tense finale to help Worcestershire escape with a draw at Derbyshire in County Championship Division Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/waite-holds-up-derbyshire-as-pears-cling-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/waite-holds-up-derbyshire-as-pears-cling-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: Sussex beat Leicestershire, Yorkshire draw against Glamorgan – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The champions Nottinghamshire batted out a draw at Somerset, while Northampton&rsquo;s last pair defied LancashireHampshire&rsquo;s Ben Brown was a disappointed man last night.&ldquo;It is a really poor start. The boys are really flat. You come into the season really looking forward to it so to put in that performance at home is hugely disappointing. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-sussex-beat-leicestershire-yorkshire-draw-against-glamorgan-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-sussex-beat-leicestershire-yorkshire-draw-against-glamorgan-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan and Yorkshire play out absorbing draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan and Yorkshire battle out an intriguing draw in Cardiff as the visitors finish on 239-7 after being set 295 to win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-and-yorkshire-play-out-absorbing-draw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-and-yorkshire-play-out-absorbing-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muyeye century helps Kent secure draw at Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tawanda Muyeye hits an unbeaten century as Kent draw their opening County Championship game of the season at Durham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/muyeye-century-helps-kent-secure-draw-at-durham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/muyeye-century-helps-kent-secure-draw-at-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland thwarted by rain against Namibia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland are left disappointed by the rain for a second game running in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series in Namibia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-thwarted-by-rain-against-namibia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-thwarted-by-rain-against-namibia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holders Notts bat out for draw at Somerset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holders Nottinghamshire face few alarms as they bat out the afternoon to draw with Somerset in their opening County Championship game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/holders-notts-bat-out-for-draw-at-somerset/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/holders-notts-bat-out-for-draw-at-somerset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A cheeky childhood favourite brought to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unexpected bequest transforms the lives of Peter Rabbit and his siblings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-cheeky-childhood-favourite-brought-to-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-cheeky-childhood-favourite-brought-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record stand as Surrey draw with Warwickshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Smith and Dan Lawrence score centuries as Surrey bat through the final day to secure a County Championship draw with Warwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/record-stand-as-surrey-draw-with-warwickshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/record-stand-as-surrey-draw-with-warwickshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket day four: Sussex beat Leicestershire, Glamorgan v Yorkshire, and more – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket updates from 11am BST across the grounds<br />
Team-by-team guide | Email Tanya or comment BTLHampshire&rsquo;s Ben Brown was a disappointed man last night.&ldquo;It is a really poor start. The boys are really flat. You come into the season really looking forward to it so to put in that performance at home is hugely disappointing. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-four-sussex-beat-leicestershire-glamorgan-v-yorkshire-and-more-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-four-sussex-beat-leicestershire-glamorgan-v-yorkshire-and-more-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex wrap up innings win over Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenager Sebastian Morgan takes four wickets as Middlesex wrap up victory over Gloucestershire by an innings and 14 runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-wrap-up-innings-win-over-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-wrap-up-innings-win-over-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crocombe seals Sussex win over Leicestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Crocombe returns career-best match figures of 9-69 as Sussex beat Leicestershire by 222 runs in the opening round of the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crocombe-seals-sussex-win-over-leicestershire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crocombe-seals-sussex-win-over-leicestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The award-winning story of a code-busting hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of Alan Turing, whose team of cryptographers cracked the German Enigma code.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-award-winning-story-of-a-code-busting-hero/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-award-winning-story-of-a-code-busting-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket day three: Leicestershire make hash of chase against Sussex, Essex win – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Critchley starred for Essex as they romped to an innings victory over Hampshire while Storm Dave wiped out day three&rsquo;s play at DurhamPlay is underway at eight of the nine grounds. No play before lunch at CLS, but Mike&rsquo;s update (below) makes it sound pretty unlikely we&rsquo;ll get much play at all. Ian Holland has the ball here at Grace Road, a fierce west wind blowing across the ground and billowing at the flags up on the pavilion.Huge thanks to CCLive! reader Mike McKie who is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-three-leicestershire-make-hash-of-chase-against-sussex-essex-win-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-three-leicestershire-make-hash-of-chase-against-sussex-essex-win-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critchley stars as Essex wrap up big win at Hants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essex wrap up an innings and 137 run victory at Hampshire as Matt Critchley takes 5-9 to go with his knock of 173.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/critchley-stars-as-essex-wrap-up-big-win-at-hants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/critchley-stars-as-essex-wrap-up-big-win-at-hants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket day three: Durham report storm damage, Hants v Essex and more – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket updates from 11am BST across the grounds<br />
Team-by-team guide | Email Tanya or comment BTLPlay is underway at eight of the nine grounds. No play before lunch at CLS, but Mike&rsquo;s update (below) makes it sound pretty unlikely we&rsquo;ll get much play at all. Ian Holland has the ball here at Grace Road, a fierce west wind blowing across the ground and billowing at the flags up on the pavilion.Huge thanks to CCLive! reader Mike McKie who is on the spot at The Riverside: Continue reading]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-three-durham-report-storm-damage-hants-v-essex-and-more-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-three-durham-report-storm-damage-hants-v-essex-and-more-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm Dave causes damage and no play at Durham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Dave causes damage to Durham's Riverside ground at Chester-le-Street, including scaffolding holding a sightscreen being blown over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/storm-dave-causes-damage-and-no-play-at-durham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/storm-dave-causes-damage-and-no-play-at-durham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket day three: Durham report storm damage, Essex v Hants and more – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket updates from 11am BST across the grounds<br />
Team-by-team guide | Email Tanya or comment BTLPlay is underway at eight of the nine grounds. No play before lunch at CLS, but Mike&rsquo;s update (below) makes it sound pretty unlikely we&rsquo;ll get much play at all. Ian Holland has the ball here at Grace Road, a fierce west wind blowing across the ground and billowing at the flags up on the pavilion.Huge thanks to CCLive! reader Mike McKie who is on the spot at The Riverside: Continue reading]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-three-durham-report-storm-damage-essex-v-hants-and-more-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-three-durham-report-storm-damage-essex-v-hants-and-more-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket day three: Durham declare ground unsafe after Storm Dave damage – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket updates from 11am BST across the grounds<br />
Team-by-team guide | Email Tanya or comment BTLPlay is underway at eight of the nine grounds. No play before lunch at CLS, but Mike&rsquo;s update (below) makes it sound pretty unlikely we&rsquo;ll get much play at all. Ian Holland has the ball here at Grace Road, a fierce west wind blowing across the ground and billowing at the flags up on the pavilion.Huge thanks to CCLive! reader Mike McKie who is on the spot at The Riverside: Continue reading]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-three-durham-declare-ground-unsafe-after-storm-dave-damage-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-three-durham-declare-ground-unsafe-after-storm-dave-damage-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket day two: Anderson rolls back the years with five-fer for Lancashire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lancashire seamer&rsquo;s victims included James Sales, 21 years after Anderson had dismissed his dad, DavidAgain apologies that things are slow this morning, the wifi keeps dropping in and out and the hotspot on my phone is also being disobedient. Here, quickly, before it drops again, Ollie Robinson has sent nightwatchman Scriven on his way, before taking himself off. Weatherald and Holland drop anchor.With an hour gone, let&rsquo;s trot round the grounds. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-two-anderson-rolls-back-the-years-with-five-fer-for-lancashire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-two-anderson-rolls-back-the-years-with-five-fer-for-lancashire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket day two: Leicestershire v Sussex, Anderson shines for Lancs and more – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[County cricket updates from around the grounds<br />
Team-by-team guide | Get in touch by email or post BTLAgain apologies that things are slow this morning, the wifi keeps dropping in and out and the hotspot on my phone is also being disobedient. Here, quickly, before it drops again, Ollie Robinson has sent nightwatchman Scriven on his way, before taking himself off. Weatherald and Holland drop anchor.With an hour gone, let&rsquo;s trot round the grounds. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-two-leicestershire-v-sussex-anderson-shines-for-lancs-and-more-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-two-leicestershire-v-sussex-anderson-shines-for-lancs-and-more-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket day two: Somerset v Notts, Leicestershire v Sussex and more – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[County cricket updates from 11am BST across the grounds<br />
Team-by-team guide | Send Tanya your thoughts via emailAgain apologies that things are slow this morning, the wifi keeps dropping in and out and the hotspot on my phone is also being disobedient. Here, quickly, before it drops again, Ollie Robinson has sent nightwatchman Scriven on his way, before taking himself off. Weatherald and Holland drop anchor.With an hour gone, let&rsquo;s trot round the grounds. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-two-somerset-v-notts-leicestershire-v-sussex-and-more-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-day-two-somerset-v-notts-leicestershire-v-sussex-and-more-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rawalpindiz v Islamabad United - PSL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Pakistan Super League match between Rawalpindiz and Islamabad United in Lahore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rawalpindiz-v-islamabad-united-psl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rawalpindiz-v-islamabad-united-psl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gujarat Titans v Rajasthan Royals - IPL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gujarat-titans-v-rajasthan-royals-ipl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gujarat-titans-v-rajasthan-royals-ipl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket: Gay makes hay on opening day to blast season’s first century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zak Crawley failed to put the Ashes misery behind him but history was made at Southampton where Noah Thain became the first full substituteFoakes rescues Surrey as Championship makes earliest startA smattering/ripple/slurp of applause as the players take the field. Tom Haines and Daniel Hughes in the middle. A windswept Ian Holland with the ball, the umpire in gloves. Here we go&hellip;Ali Martin spoke to Shoaib Bashir. I really hope he finds the pastures welcoming at Derby &ndash; must have bee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-gay-makes-hay-on-opening-day-to-blast-seasons-first-century/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-gay-makes-hay-on-opening-day-to-blast-seasons-first-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex's Du Plooy impresses against Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leus du Plooy hits an unbeaten 98 as Middlesex reach 279-5 against Gloucestershire on a truncated first day of the County Championship at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesexs-du-plooy-impresses-against-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesexs-du-plooy-impresses-against-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham's Gay makes first century of 2026 against Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emilio Gay makes the first century of the County Championship season as Durham edge ahead of Kent on day one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durhams-gay-makes-first-century-of-2026-against-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/durhams-gay-makes-first-century-of-2026-against-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire make strong start at Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire make the most of winning the toss on day one against Northamptonshire as they close on 346-7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-make-strong-start-at-northants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-make-strong-start-at-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foakes to the rescue for Surrey as County Championship makes its earliest start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wicketkeeper hits ton against Warwickshire and impresses alongside Tom Lawes on season&rsquo;s opening dayThe County Championship whirred back into life on Good Friday, with 3 April its earliest start in history. By extension, Rory Burns claimed the record for its earliest dismissal, with Surrey&rsquo;s captain run out 10 minutes into the day&rsquo;s play at Edgbaston in a scene usually reserved for the village green.Cricket really can be a sod sometimes. All that pre-season graft, all those hou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/foakes-to-the-rescue-for-surrey-as-county-championship-makes-its-earliest-start/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/foakes-to-the-rescue-for-surrey-as-county-championship-makes-its-earliest-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex's Clark hits ton on Foxes' top-flight return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Clark makes an opening-day century for the second season in a row as Sussex make 361 after being asked to bat first at Leicestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussexs-clark-hits-ton-on-foxes-top-flight-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussexs-clark-hits-ton-on-foxes-top-flight-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injury worry for Bairstow as Glamorgan fight back against Yorkshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack White's early three-wicket burst puts Yorkshire in charge before Glamorgan recover to 99-4 in Cardiff, as Jonny Bairstow gives the visitors an injury scare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/injury-worry-for-bairstow-as-glamorgan-fight-back-against-yorkshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/injury-worry-for-bairstow-as-glamorgan-fight-back-against-yorkshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Derbyshire batters dominate against Worcestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derbyshire's batters pile up 391-4 on the opening day of the County Championship Division Two season against Worcestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/derbyshire-batters-dominate-against-worcestershire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/derbyshire-batters-dominate-against-worcestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foakes leads superb Surrey recovery at Edgbaston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Foakes and Tom Lawes help rescue Surrey from 65-6 to post 328 all out on day one of their County Championship game against Warwickshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/foakes-leads-superb-surrey-recovery-at-edgbaston/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/foakes-leads-superb-surrey-recovery-at-edgbaston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critchley leads Essex fightback against Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Critchley and Charlie Allison help Essex recover against Hampshire on the opening day of the County Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/critchley-leads-essex-fightback-against-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/critchley-leads-essex-fightback-against-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abell &amp; Rew star for Somerset against Notts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset's Tom Abell and James Rew punish Nottinghamshire's bowlers again on the first day of the County Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abell-amp-rew-star-for-somerset-against-notts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abell-amp-rew-star-for-somerset-against-notts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket opening day: Surrey fight back at Warks, Essex use first full injury sub – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from opening day around the grounds<br />
Team-by-team guide | Email Tanya or comment BTLA smattering/ripple/slurp of applause as the players take the field. Tom Haines and Daniel Hughes in the middle. A windswept Ian Holland with the ball, the umpire in gloves. Here we go&hellip;Ali Martin spoke to Shoaib Bashir. I really hope he finds the pastures welcoming at Derby &ndash; must have been a topsy-turvy few years. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-opening-day-surrey-fight-back-at-warks-essex-use-first-full-injury-sub-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-opening-day-surrey-fight-back-at-warks-essex-use-first-full-injury-sub-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket season begins: Warwickshire v Surrey, Leicestershire v Sussex and more – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from opening day around the grounds<br />
Team-by-team guide | Email Tanya or comment BTLA smattering/ripple/slurp of applause as the players take the field. Tom Haines and Daniel Hughes in the middle. A windswept Ian Holland with the ball, the umpire in gloves. Here we go&hellip;Ali Martin spoke to Shoaib Bashir. I really hope he finds the pastures welcoming at Derby &ndash; must have been a topsy-turvy few years. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-season-begins-warwickshire-v-surrey-leicestershire-v-sussex-and-more-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-season-begins-warwickshire-v-surrey-leicestershire-v-sussex-and-more-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Masters and County Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been following the big stories in football, cricket, rugby league, boxing, golf, F1, athletics, rowing and chess? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-masters-and-county-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-cup-masters-and-county-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket season begins: Warwickshire v Surrey, Somerset v Notts and more – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from opening day around the grounds<br />
Team-by-team guide | Email Tanya or comment BTLA smattering/ripple/slurp of applause as the players take the field. Tom Haines and Daniel Hughes in the middle. A windswept Ian Holland with the ball, the umpire in gloves. Here we go&hellip;Ali Martin spoke to Shoaib Bashir. I really hope he finds the pastures welcoming at Derby &ndash; must have been a topsy-turvy few years. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-season-begins-warwickshire-v-surrey-somerset-v-notts-and-more-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-season-begins-warwickshire-v-surrey-somerset-v-notts-and-more-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County cricket season begins: Somerset v Notts, Leicestershire v Sussex and more, day one – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from 11am BST across the grounds<br />
Team-by-team guide | Email Tanya or comment BTLA smattering/ripple/slurp of applause as the players take the field. Tom Haines and Daniel Hughes in the middle. A windswept Ian Holland with the ball, the umpire in gloves. Here we go&hellip;Ali Martin spoke to Shoaib Bashir. I really hope he finds the pastures welcoming at Derby &ndash; must have been a topsy-turvy few years. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-season-begins-somerset-v-notts-leicestershire-v-sussex-and-more-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-cricket-season-begins-somerset-v-notts-leicestershire-v-sussex-and-more-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alana King spins Australia to crushing win over West Indies to seal ODI series sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies 135; Australia 137-1 | Australia win by nine wicketsLeg-spinner rips through hosts with 5 for 19 from 10 overs in St KittsAlana King has spun Australia to a commanding nine-wicket victory over West Indies as the tourists completed an ODI series sweep in St Kitts.The leg-spinner ripped through the hosts with a stunning spell of 5 for 19 from 10 overs as the West Indies collapsed after a bright start to be bundled out for 136 in the third and final ODI in the series. Continue reading..]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/alana-king-spins-australia-to-crushing-win-over-west-indies-to-seal-odi-series-sweep/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/alana-king-spins-australia-to-crushing-win-over-west-indies-to-seal-odi-series-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum &amp; Key call county coaches amid unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[England coach Brendon McCullum holds a call with his counterparts and directors from county cricket amid unrest between the domestic and international game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-amp-key-call-county-coaches-amid-unrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-amp-key-call-county-coaches-amid-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England interest rekindled and injury substitutes arrive as county cricket returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Championship kicks off on Good FridayECB and Ben Stokes say England places are up for grabs With more of a sparkle in its eye than for years, the County Championship shimmies into life on Good Friday, coat done up, gloves fastened.After years of wrangling, the schedule has been settled (for now), and the three-year Kookaburra ball trial, which had seam bowlers weeping into their Weetabix, dumped, but there is still place for a regulatory tweak, and it&rsquo;s a substantial one. This year,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-interest-rekindled-and-injury-substitutes-arrive-as-county-cricket-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-interest-rekindled-and-injury-substitutes-arrive-as-county-cricket-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pears sign Hannon-Dalby amid Swanepoel uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcestershire sign Warwickshire seamer Olly Hannon-Dalby on a 14-day loan while the future of all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel remains uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pears-sign-hannon-dalby-amid-swanepoel-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pears-sign-hannon-dalby-amid-swanepoel-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘World is his oyster’: new Derbyshire home and mentor offer Shoaib Bashir fresh start]]></title><description><![CDATA[England off-spinner spent the Ashes carrying drinks but is determined to win back place with help of Mickey ArthurA new season dawns and for Shoaib Bashir it represents a new beginning. Overlooked by England for the entire Ashes despite two years of investment, and having had a nomadic career up to this point, the former Surrey youth player has joined Derbyshire on a two-year deal in the hope of calling somewhere home.Not that the off-spinner&rsquo;s goals have changed. In his first media appear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/world-is-his-oyster-new-derbyshire-home-and-mentor-offer-shoaib-bashir-fresh-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/world-is-his-oyster-new-derbyshire-home-and-mentor-offer-shoaib-bashir-fresh-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur backs 'national treasure' Bashir to regain form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach Mickey Arthur says the world is Shoaib Bashir's oyster as the spinner tries to win back his England place at his new county Derbyshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/arthur-backs-national-treasure-bashir-to-regain-form/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/arthur-backs-national-treasure-bashir-to-regain-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stumped podcast: The teen sensation hitting the IPL for six]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old Sooryavanshi hits a 15-ball half century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-the-teen-sensation-hitting-the-ipl-for-six/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-the-teen-sensation-hitting-the-ipl-for-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club-by-club guide to the 2026 County Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC local radio cricket commentators take a look at each County Championship side's prospects for the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/club-by-club-guide-to-the-2026-county-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/club-by-club-guide-to-the-2026-county-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England appoint Smith as spin-bowling coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[England appoint ex-Gloucestershire bowler Tom Smith as their spin-bowling coach for this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-appoint-smith-as-spin-bowling-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-appoint-smith-as-spin-bowling-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rew hopes to emulate brother's Somerset success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young Somerset wicketkeeper-batter Thomas Rew on learning with the England Lions and following brother James into Somerset's first team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rew-hopes-to-emulate-brothers-somerset-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rew-hopes-to-emulate-brothers-somerset-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unrealistic not to think about the injury - Hose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcestershire batter Adam Hose says it may take longer to fully get over the psychological impact of the serious ankle injury he suffered in August 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/unrealistic-not-to-think-about-the-injury-hose/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/unrealistic-not-to-think-about-the-injury-hose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators - PSL scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Pakistan Super League match between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators in Lahore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/islamabad-united-v-quetta-gladiators-psl-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/islamabad-united-v-quetta-gladiators-psl-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe and Kellaway aim to kick on for England honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan batter Asa Tribe and all-rounder Ben Kellaway are keen to progress towards senior England honours after England Lions experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tribe-and-kellaway-aim-to-kick-on-for-england-honours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tribe-and-kellaway-aim-to-kick-on-for-england-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brook and Bethell cautioned over conduct on NZ tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[England white-ball captain Harry Brook and all-rounder Jacob Bethell are given a caution notice over their conduct on the tour of New Zealand last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brook-and-bethell-cautioned-over-conduct-on-nz-tour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brook-and-bethell-cautioned-over-conduct-on-nz-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex head coach Farbrace to leave at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace will step down at the end of the 2026 campaign amid the club's ongoing financial issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-head-coach-farbrace-to-leave-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-head-coach-farbrace-to-leave-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlesworth to exit Gloucestershire at end of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder Ben Charlesworth will leave Gloucestershire at the end of the 2026 after turning down a new contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/charlesworth-to-exit-gloucestershire-at-end-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/charlesworth-to-exit-gloucestershire-at-end-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tribe’s Lions heroics fuel Glamorgan’s belief on return to Championship elite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bespectacled young batter shone on England duty in Australia and is primed to make a splash in Division OneThe daffodils were in suitable bloom in Cardiff, swathes of them, creeping from under the trees in Bute Park, yolky heads bobbing in the spring sunshine. A few hundred metres up the road, Glamorgan&rsquo;s players were gathering at Sophia Gardens before their biggest season in years, back in Division One of the County Championship for the first time since 2005.Last year&rsquo;s campaign was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tribes-lions-heroics-fuel-glamorgans-belief-on-return-to-championship-elite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tribes-lions-heroics-fuel-glamorgans-belief-on-return-to-championship-elite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MCC rules out rescuing crisis club Middlesex after Gatting’s damning letter]]></title><description><![CDATA[No business case for offering financial assistanceFormer players said county &lsquo;drifting towards irrelevance&rsquo;The MCC has ruled out buying or investing in Middlesex as their long-term tenants at Lord&rsquo;s begin another season in a state of crisis.A group of distinguished former players led by ex-England captain Mike Gatting has called on chairman Richard Sykes to stand down due to poor performances on the field and long-standing financial and governance problems, with an open letter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mcc-rules-out-rescuing-crisis-club-middlesex-after-gattings-damning-letter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mcc-rules-out-rescuing-crisis-club-middlesex-after-gattings-damning-letter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How crushing defeats turned into 'tears of joy' for Leics]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Leicestershire prepare for their first Division One match since 2003, head coach Alfonso Thomas reflects on how past woes inspired them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-crushing-defeats-turned-into-tears-of-joy-for-leics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-crushing-defeats-turned-into-tears-of-joy-for-leics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NZ's Kerr hits 179 not out in record women's ODI chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr hits an unbeaten 179 off 139 balls to inspire her side to chase down 346 against South Africa in the highest successful run chase in women's ODI history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nzs-kerr-hits-179-not-out-in-record-womens-odi-chase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nzs-kerr-hits-179-not-out-in-record-womens-odi-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mulder aims to 'make difference' during Essex stint]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's Wiaan Mulder hopes to "make a difference" for Essex in the early weeks of the new men's county cricket season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mulder-aims-to-make-difference-during-essex-stint/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mulder-aims-to-make-difference-during-essex-stint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | ‘It keeps you young’: England Over-70s bask in glory of Ashes and World Cup wins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late-age cricket leagues are growing fast and the national Over-70s thrived on their winter southern hemisphere tour&ldquo;You could compare and contrast if you so desired,&rdquo; says England Over-70s manager Chris Lowe, offering the straightest of bats to my shameless prod. &ldquo;You&rsquo;re the journalist, so you probably will.&rdquo;It would be professional negligence not to. So let us duly look at the fate that befell Brendon McCullum&rsquo;s England team over the winter, alongside that o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-it-keeps-you-young-england-over-70s-bask-in-glory-of-ashes-and-world-cup-wins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-it-keeps-you-young-england-over-70s-bask-in-glory-of-ashes-and-world-cup-wins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Championship 2026: Clean slate for the domestic game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 County Championship season begins on Friday amid hopes of a reconnection between the ECB and the county game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-championship-2026-clean-slate-for-the-domestic-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-championship-2026-clean-slate-for-the-domestic-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['That was bad' - Potts on his Ashes horror show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Potts' horror show in Sydney was the most brutal of England's Ashes lowlights but he wants to learn from the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/that-was-bad-potts-on-his-ashes-horror-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/that-was-bad-potts-on-his-ashes-horror-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB accused of allowing non-disabled players to take place of disabled cricketers in top domestic league]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governing board faces claims of blocking international pathwayParent says LD players are &lsquo;quietly put to one side&rsquo;The England and Wales Cricket Board has been accused of allowing non-disabled players to participate in its Disability Premier League, blocking the pathway to international cricket.The parents of Jai Charan and Alex Jervis &ndash; both former England internationals who have diagnosed learning disabilities &ndash; say their sons have been replaced in the DPL by players who]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-accused-of-allowing-non-disabled-players-to-take-place-of-disabled-cricketers-in-top-domestic-league/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-accused-of-allowing-non-disabled-players-to-take-place-of-disabled-cricketers-in-top-domestic-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Konstas axed from Cricket Australia’s contract list for busy 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batter pays for poor form since fearless Boxing Day knock in 2024Brendan Doggett earns spot on 21-man list after Ashes Test debutAustralia&rsquo;s Ashes-winning players have been rewarded with contracts for a bumper 2026-27 cricket season, but there was no room on the 21-man list for Sam Konstas and Glenn Maxwell.Paceman Brendan Doggett, who made his full international debut against England in November&rsquo;s opening Ashes Test in Perth, earned his first national contract, while opener Jake Wet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sam-konstas-axed-from-cricket-australias-contract-list-for-busy-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sam-konstas-axed-from-cricket-australias-contract-list-for-busy-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-England batter Bopara calls time on county career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ravi Bopara reveals that he will not be playing in this summer's T20 Blast, bringing to an end a 23-year county cricket playing career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ex-england-batter-bopara-calls-time-on-county-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ex-england-batter-bopara-calls-time-on-county-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key &amp; McCullum retain Gould's backing despite more criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Managing director Rob Key and coach Brendon McCullum retain the backing of ECB chief executive Richard Gould despite criticism from recent players.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/key-amp-mccullum-retain-goulds-backing-despite-more-criticism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/key-amp-mccullum-retain-goulds-backing-despite-more-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duckett fined over 93mph speeding offence]]></title><description><![CDATA[England cricketer Ben Duckett was caught speeding at 93mph as he drove along the A50 in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/duckett-fined-over-93mph-speeding-offence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/duckett-fined-over-93mph-speeding-offence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB allows replacements for injury, illness &amp; life events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replacement players will be allowed in county cricket in England and Wales this season and will cover illness and significant life events as well as injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-allows-replacements-for-injury-illness-amp-life-events/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-allows-replacements-for-injury-illness-amp-life-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not ready to stop yet at Warwickshire - Woakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Woakes, the 37-year-old fast bowler, is ready for his first full season with Warwickshire for 14 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/not-ready-to-stop-yet-at-warwickshire-woakes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/not-ready-to-stop-yet-at-warwickshire-woakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swanepoel's Pears spell 'out of our hands' - Giles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcestershire chief executive Ashley Giles says a decision on Beyers Swanepoel's spell at the club is out of their hands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/swanepoels-pears-spell-out-of-our-hands-giles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/swanepoels-pears-spell-out-of-our-hands-giles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland to host T20 tri-series before World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland women will play their first home fixtures since 2022 with a T20 tri-series against Bangladesh and the Netherlands across May and June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-to-host-t20-tri-series-before-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-to-host-t20-tri-series-before-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fakhar gets two-match ban for ball tampering in PSL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fakhar Zaman is given a two-match ban in the Pakistan Super League after being found guilty of ball tampering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fakhar-gets-two-match-ban-for-ball-tampering-in-psl/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fakhar-gets-two-match-ban-for-ball-tampering-in-psl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Championship 2026: team-by-team guide to the new season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey look well placed to reclaim the title after their runner-up finish last season while all eyes are on promotion for Lancashire Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-championship-2026-team-by-team-guide-to-the-new-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-championship-2026-team-by-team-guide-to-the-new-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gatting leads group asking Middlesex chair to resign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-England captain Mike Gatting and a group of high-profile former Middlesex players say the club has been "poorly led for too long".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gatting-leads-group-asking-middlesex-chair-to-resign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gatting-leads-group-asking-middlesex-chair-to-resign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex ‘drifting towards irrelevance’: Gatting leads revolt against club leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open letter sent to members ahead of AGM&lsquo;The club has been poorly led for too long&rsquo;A group of past Middlesex players led by Mike Gatting, the former England captain, has delivered a withering assessment of the county&rsquo;s leadership on the eve of the new season and warned the club risks &ldquo;drifting towards irrelevance&rdquo;.In an open letter to members &ndash; a clarion call ahead of the club&rsquo;s annual general meeting on 15 April &ndash; Gatting and his co-signatories ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-drifting-towards-irrelevance-gatting-leads-revolt-against-club-leadership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/middlesex-drifting-towards-irrelevance-gatting-leads-revolt-against-club-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thrilling dark comedy starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small-town vlogger tries to uncover the truth about her best friend's disappearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thrilling-dark-comedy-starring-blake-lively-and-anna-kendrick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/thrilling-dark-comedy-starring-blake-lively-and-anna-kendrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15-year-old cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes 15-ball IPL half century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajasthan Royals opener hits third 50-plus score of his IPL careerCoaches told youngster &lsquo;to read the situation well and back my game&rsquo;Days after turning 15, Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found a perfect way to celebrate, tearing to a 15-ball half-century in a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.Sooryavanshi, who lit up his debut season with a 35-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans last year, took only 15 balls to smash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/15-year-old-cricket-prodigy-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-smashes-15-ball-ipl-half-century/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/15-year-old-cricket-prodigy-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-smashes-15-ball-ipl-half-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Live Cricket Special: The state of English women's cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Chapman and guests look at what lies in store for the women's game in the 2026 season]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/5-live-cricket-special-the-state-of-english-womens-cricket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/5-live-cricket-special-the-state-of-english-womens-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2026 schedule - fixtures and results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out the 2026 IPL schedule, with the opening match on 28 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ipl-2026-schedule-fixtures-and-results/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ipl-2026-schedule-fixtures-and-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia batter Weatherald joins Leicestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire sign Australia batter Jake Weatherald for the opening block of the 2026 County Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-batter-weatherald-joins-leicestershire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-batter-weatherald-joins-leicestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hampshire sign South African bowler Yusuf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire sign South African fast bowler Codi Yusuf for the opening block of County Championship games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-sign-south-african-bowler-yusuf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hampshire-sign-south-african-bowler-yusuf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worcestershire overseas signing leaves one-day final early to catch flight to England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyers Swanepoel left Lions&rsquo; game seven overs from endLions CEO: &lsquo;I&rsquo;m just extremely disappointed with Beyers&rsquo;Worcestershire&rsquo;s new overseas signing has arrived under a cloud after leaving a one-day final in South Africa in order to catch his flight to England. Beyers Swanepoel was playing for Lions against Titans on Sunday when, according to a report by Times Live, he set off for the airport &ldquo;around the 43rd over&rdquo; of the second innings without informing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/worcestershire-overseas-signing-leaves-one-day-final-early-to-catch-flight-to-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/worcestershire-overseas-signing-leaves-one-day-final-early-to-catch-flight-to-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will captaincy reopen England door for Robinson?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ollie Robinson, who last played Test cricket in 2024, begins his new role as Sussex captain with England ambitions still burning bright.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/will-captaincy-reopen-england-door-for-robinson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/will-captaincy-reopen-england-door-for-robinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County season arrives with fresh hope of domestic displays paving path to international stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not everyone is optimistic it will be the case, but players should start the season believing performances will be noticed by the England setupPeter Moores could be forgiven for raising an eyebrow at England&rsquo;s backing for Brendon McCullum after four years as head coach and that bleak Australian winter. Moores was afforded barely three during his two spells in the job, neither of which included an Ashes series.But as his Nottinghamshire side begin the defence of their County Championship ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-season-arrives-with-fresh-hope-of-domestic-displays-paving-path-to-international-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/county-season-arrives-with-fresh-hope-of-domestic-displays-paving-path-to-international-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England players do not play enough county cricket - Lehmann]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann says England players do not play enough county cricket and selectors have overlooked talent in the domestic game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-players-do-not-play-enough-county-cricket-lehmann/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-players-do-not-play-enough-county-cricket-lehmann/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After a season of ups and downs I am now an award-winning cricketer! | First Dog on the Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[I bowled an entire over (no extras!!), and I got smashed in the face onceSign 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/after-a-season-of-ups-and-downs-i-am-now-an-award-winning-cricketer-first-dog-on-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/after-a-season-of-ups-and-downs-i-am-now-an-award-winning-cricketer-first-dog-on-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia spin themselves out of trouble to clinch ODI series in West Indies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia 269-7 beat West Indies 179 by 90 runs in St KittsMooney (65 off 104) and Wareham (3-29) put visitors 2-0 upAustralia have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in their ODI series against West Indies with a 90-run win in the second match at St Kitts&rsquo; Warner Park.New captain Sophie Molineux rested her recent back injury and watched on as veteran Beth Mooney (65 off 104 balls) top-scored for the visitors, who managed 269-7 after winning the toss. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-spin-themselves-out-of-trouble-to-clinch-odi-series-in-west-indies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-spin-themselves-out-of-trouble-to-clinch-odi-series-in-west-indies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whiff of controversy as South Australia claim back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Australia 198 &amp; 258; Victoria 261 &amp; 139 | SA win by 56 runsFinal day drama as five Victorian wickets fall for just 27 runsSouth Australia rifled through Victoria&rsquo;s lower order to win the Sheffield Shield final and claim back-to-back titles for the first time.Needing 196 to win, the home side resumed at 102-5 on day five at Junction Oval and were bowled out for 139, giving SA victory by 56 runs. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/whiff-of-controversy-as-south-australia-claim-back-to-back-sheffield-shield-titles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/whiff-of-controversy-as-south-australia-claim-back-to-back-sheffield-shield-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lahore punished for ball tampering in PSL defeat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lahore Qalandars are penalised for ball tampering during their Pakistan Super League defeat by Karachi Kings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lahore-punished-for-ball-tampering-in-psl-defeat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lahore-punished-for-ball-tampering-in-psl-defeat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curran unsure of return date after IPL withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and Surrey all-rounder Sam Curran says there is no timeframe on his return from a groin injury that has ruled him out of the Indian Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/curran-unsure-of-return-date-after-ipl-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/curran-unsure-of-return-date-after-ipl-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kohli hits fifty as RCB open IPL with impressive win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virat Kohli hits an unbeaten 69 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru begin the defence of their Indian Premier League title by cruising past Sunrisers Hyderabad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kohli-hits-fifty-as-rcb-open-ipl-with-impressive-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kohli-hits-fifty-as-rcb-open-ipl-with-impressive-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India legend Ravichandran Ashwin to join US-based Major League Cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[India great joins San Francisco Unicorns for 2026Ashwin becomes first India-capped player in MLCMajor League Cricket&rsquo;s fourth season starts 18 JuneIndia great Ravichandran Ashwin signed a contract to play for the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket, the team announced Saturday.Modeled on the hugely popular Indian Premier League, MLC is an annual Twenty20 tournament that launched three years ago in a bid to tap into the US market. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-legend-ravichandran-ashwin-to-join-us-based-major-league-cricket/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-legend-ravichandran-ashwin-to-join-us-based-major-league-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheek injury delays Stokes' return until May]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes is still recovering after surgery on a broken cheekbone and will not play for Durham next week as planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cheek-injury-delays-stokes-return-until-may/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cheek-injury-delays-stokes-return-until-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Name top 20 run-scorers in IPL history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can you name the top 20 run-scorers in IPL history?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/quiz-name-top-20-run-scorers-in-ipl-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/quiz-name-top-20-run-scorers-in-ipl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategic Timeout]]></title><description><![CDATA[A look ahead to the IPL 2026 with Faraaz Noor and Abhishek Jhunjhunwala.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/strategic-timeout/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/strategic-timeout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia break new ground to thump West Indies in first women’s ODI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia 341 beat West Indies 238-8 by 103 runs in St KittsLitchfield top scores with 77 before Stafanie Taylor hits unbeaten tonAustralia have powered to a 103-run win over the West Indies, despite Stafanie Taylor&rsquo;s breakthrough one-day century.Opener Phoebe Litchfield top-scored with 77 and five other teammates reached the 40s as Australia made 341 from 49.5 overs on Saturday (AEDT) in St Kitts. It is a record women&rsquo;s one-day team total in the Caribbean. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-break-new-ground-to-thump-west-indies-in-first-womens-odi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-break-new-ground-to-thump-west-indies-in-first-womens-odi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benkenstein back at Durham as batting consultant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Durham captain Dale Benkenstein returns to the club as batting consultant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/benkenstein-back-at-durham-as-batting-consultant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/benkenstein-back-at-durham-as-batting-consultant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2026 squads]]></title><description><![CDATA[See how each of the squads look before the 2026 Indian Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ipl-2026-squads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ipl-2026-squads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professionalism a priority after Ashes - Duckett]]></title><description><![CDATA[England opener Ben Duckett says greater professionalism is a major "priority" for him following a winter Ashes series blighted by off-the-field issues including claims of excessive drinking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/professionalism-a-priority-after-ashes-duckett/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/professionalism-a-priority-after-ashes-duckett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex have a chance to make history, says Robinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex captain Ollie Robinson says the team are using the club's financial problems as extra motivation for the new season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-have-a-chance-to-make-history-says-robinson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-have-a-chance-to-make-history-says-robinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buttler looks for form as IPL returns with riches, political rancour and aftermath of tragedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain seeks inspiration from the pioneering Kevin Pietersen as he heads a 12-strong contingent of compatriots in 2026&rsquo;s tournament&ldquo;I will always be grateful for what the IPL gave me,&rdquo; Kevin Pietersen tells Jos Buttler. &ldquo;It gave me a lot of controversy, I earned a lot of money, but it also saved my career because I made trusting relationships that I was able to call upon to give longevity to my career.&rdquo;The conversation is on Buttler&rsquo;s podcast,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/buttler-looks-for-form-as-ipl-returns-with-riches-political-rancour-and-aftermath-of-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/buttler-looks-for-form-as-ipl-returns-with-riches-political-rancour-and-aftermath-of-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why India can no longer ignore 15-year-old sensation Suryavanshi]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 15, prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi is forcing India to ask if he is already ready for the big stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-india-can-no-longer-ignore-15-year-old-sensation-suryavanshi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-india-can-no-longer-ignore-15-year-old-sensation-suryavanshi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2026: Can Virat Kohli help RCB to back-to-back titles?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abhinav Mukund joins Stumped to discuss the big talking points ahead of the IPL&rsquo;s return]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ipl-2026-can-virat-kohli-help-rcb-to-back-to-back-titles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ipl-2026-can-virat-kohli-help-rcb-to-back-to-back-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey sign spinner Chahar for Championship run-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey sign leg spinner Rahul Chahar for the final eight games of the County Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-sign-spinner-chahar-for-championship-run-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/surrey-sign-spinner-chahar-for-championship-run-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tension between Tests and franchise T20 - Cummins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Australia players missed out on "half a million pounds" so they could be part of Australia's Test series against Bangladesh, says captain Pat Cummins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tension-between-tests-and-franchise-t20-cummins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tension-between-tests-and-franchise-t20-cummins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trinidad and Tobago stop Seales move to Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pace bowler Jayden Seales will no longer be joining Hampshire this summer after the move is stopped by the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/trinidad-and-tobago-stop-seales-move-to-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/trinidad-and-tobago-stop-seales-move-to-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northeast sets coordinates for Kent promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Northeast feels Kent can achieve "something special" on his return to the club after a nine-year absence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northeast-sets-coordinates-for-kent-promotion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/northeast-sets-coordinates-for-kent-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex cash crisis casts doubt over squad's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Paul Farbrace tells Sussex members his future - and that of his players - is uncertain because of the club's financial issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-cash-crisis-casts-doubt-over-squads-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-cash-crisis-casts-doubt-over-squads-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Ultimate Guide to a Blockbuster Summer of Cricket!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't Miss Our 56-Page Special Edition: Previews, Analysis, and All the Action-Available Online and in Stores from March 25th, 2026!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/your-ultimate-guide-to-a-blockbuster-summer-of-cricket/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/your-ultimate-guide-to-a-blockbuster-summer-of-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Cricket’s Tetris calendar is a recipe for player burnout and fan apathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa v New Zealand T20 series highlights schedule that is increasingly hard to keep up withClinical guidance suggests recovery from emotional trauma can take weeks or months. In some cases, the lingering pain can last for years. Elite cricketers, though, are expected to compress that timeline into days.Take Mitchell Santner. The New Zealand captain oversaw his team&rsquo;s crushing 96-run loss by India in the T20 World Cup final on 8 March. It was the Black Caps&rsquo; fourth defeat in a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-crickets-tetris-calendar-is-a-recipe-for-player-burnout-and-fan-apathy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-crickets-tetris-calendar-is-a-recipe-for-player-burnout-and-fan-apathy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I wanted the rollercoaster of being emotionally invested’: Ian Bell on coaching, England and the 2005 Ashes WhatsApp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five-times Ashes winner has since had a varied coaching career and believes the red ball is still fundamental to the modern playerIt&rsquo;s a sunny spring afternoon, a new season looms, and just a short stroll down the road from Knowle &amp; Dorridge Cricket Club, Ian Bell is in his local stressing the importance of County Championship runs. One of the purest Test batters England has produced this century, Bell is also about to fly to the Indian Premier League for a spell of coaching.Not that t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-wanted-the-rollercoaster-of-being-emotionally-invested-ian-bell-on-coaching-england-and-the-2005-ashes-whatsapp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-wanted-the-rollercoaster-of-being-emotionally-invested-ian-bell-on-coaching-england-and-the-2005-ashes-whatsapp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crammed Test cricket schedule risks leaving Australian summers unrecognisable | Geoff Lemon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four matches in four weeks for the men&rsquo;s team compromises the quality of the sport &ndash; and makes the Test season a contradiction in termsThis has long been on the way, and here it is. Test season, the centrepiece of Australia&rsquo;s summer, will next time around consist of four matches played over four weekends, not starting until the second week of December and done a week into January. Cricket Australia will instead claim to have expanded the schedule to seven Tests, but their tropi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crammed-test-cricket-schedule-risks-leaving-australian-summers-unrecognisable-geoff-lemon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/crammed-test-cricket-schedule-risks-leaving-australian-summers-unrecognisable-geoff-lemon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bairstow criticises level of care shown by England regime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonny Bairstow criticises the England set-up, suggesting they need to bring "the care back in the game".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bairstow-criticises-level-of-care-shown-by-england-regime/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bairstow-criticises-level-of-care-shown-by-england-regime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Duckett pulls out of £200,000 IPL deal in bid to save England Test spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[England opener now faces three-year ban from IPL&lsquo;My journey into Test team has come from county cricket&rsquo;Ben Duckett has pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League and now faces a three-year ban from the tournament after deciding he needs county cricket to shore up his place in England&rsquo;s Test team.The opener was signed by Delhi Capitals at the IPL auction in December in a deal worth &pound;200,000 and, with the competition starting on Saturday, he was due to miss the first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-duckett-pulls-out-of-200000-ipl-deal-in-bid-to-save-england-test-spot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-duckett-pulls-out-of-200000-ipl-deal-in-bid-to-save-england-test-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies pull plug on Seales move to Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pace bowler Jayden Seales will no longer be joining Hampshire this summer after the West Indies cricket board refuses to provide him with a No Objection Certificate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-pull-plug-on-seales-move-to-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-pull-plug-on-seales-move-to-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duckett withdraws from IPL to focus on England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Duckett withdraws from the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) in an attempt to hold on to his place in the England team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/duckett-withdraws-from-ipl-to-focus-on-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/duckett-withdraws-from-ipl-to-focus-on-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ben Duckett pulls out off £200,000 IPL deal to save England Test spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[England opener now faces three-year ban from IPL&lsquo;My journey into Test team has come from county cricket&rsquo;Ben Duckett has pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League and now faces a three-year ban from the tournament after deciding he needs county cricket to shore up his place in England&rsquo;s Test team.The opener, 31, was signed by Delhi Capitals at the IPL auction in December in a deal worth &pound;200,000 and, with the competition starting this weekend, was due to miss the fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-duckett-pulls-out-off-200000-ipl-deal-to-save-england-test-spot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ben-duckett-pulls-out-off-200000-ipl-deal-to-save-england-test-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players can opt out of Afghanistan series - West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Ireland's Graeme West says players have the option of not playing against Afghanistan this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/players-can-opt-out-of-afghanistan-series-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/players-can-opt-out-of-afghanistan-series-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Voll cracks quick-fire ton as Australia sweep West Indies T20 series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia 211-7; West Indies 61-3 | Australia win by 40 runs (DLS) Opener Voll hits third fastest T20I century by an Australian womanGeorgia Voll smashed the third fastest international T20 century by an Australian woman, with her 52-ball blitz setting up a series clean sweep of West Indies.In a dominant display in St Vincent, Voll unloaded with six sixes in her knock to bring up her first T20 century to help Australia to 7-211.Alyssa Healy: 46 balls v Sri Lanka, 2019Meg Lanning: 51 balls v Engl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/georgia-voll-cracks-quick-fire-ton-as-australia-sweep-west-indies-t20-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/georgia-voll-cracks-quick-fire-ton-as-australia-sweep-west-indies-t20-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum and Key very lucky to survive Ashes review - Vaughan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former captain Michael Vaughan says England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key were fortunate to avoid the sack in a post-Ashes review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-and-key-very-lucky-to-survive-ashes-review-vaughan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-and-key-very-lucky-to-survive-ashes-review-vaughan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes looks to future after 'hardest period']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Stokes says the past three months have been "the hardest period" of his England captaincy, and backs the current regime to take the team forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-looks-to-future-after-hardest-period/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-looks-to-future-after-hardest-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Live Cricket Special: The state of English men's cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Chapman and guests assess the state of English men's cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/5-live-cricket-special-the-state-of-english-mens-cricket/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/5-live-cricket-special-the-state-of-english-mens-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB has taken a risk keeping McCullum and Key – who must now placate the public | Ali Martin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anger remains after England&rsquo;s heavy Ashes defeat and whatever happens next is on the ECB&rsquo;s chiefsHaving endorsed Brendon McCullum&rsquo;s continuation as men&rsquo;s head coach after an Ashes defeat riddled with self&#8209;owns and kept Rob Key above him as team director, the England and Wales Cricket Board could in one sense be viewed as having taken the path of least resistance.McCullum&rsquo;s contract runs to the end of 2027 and it would cost a pretty penny to cut him loose. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-has-taken-a-risk-keeping-mccullum-and-key-who-must-now-placate-the-public-ali-martin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-has-taken-a-risk-keeping-mccullum-and-key-who-must-now-placate-the-public-ali-martin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan hail 'superb role model' as Harris retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan seam bowler James Harris retires from cricket with immediate effect with the new season under a fortnight away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-hail-superb-role-model-as-harris-retires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/glamorgan-hail-superb-role-model-as-harris-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sacking McCullum would have been 'easy' - ECB chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Brendon McCullum is the right man to move England forward despite the 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia, says England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sacking-mccullum-would-have-been-easy-ecb-chief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sacking-mccullum-would-have-been-easy-ecb-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It may not be popular’: England stand by McCullum and Key despite Ashes debacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECB review concludes sackings not the right route to takeBrook gets second chance after &lsquo;unprofessional&rsquo; conductBrendon McCullum and Rob Key have been backed to lead England&rsquo;s response to the winter&rsquo;s grisly Ashes defeat in Australia, with Richard Gould, chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board, insisting that while it may not be a popular decision, it is the right one.Speaking at Lord&rsquo;s on Monday, and with Key sat next to him, Gould stressed that less]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-may-not-be-popular-england-stand-by-mccullum-and-key-despite-ashes-debacle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-may-not-be-popular-england-stand-by-mccullum-and-key-despite-ashes-debacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnard to skipper Warwickshire in all formats]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder Ed Barnard is named as Warwickshire's new club captain after Alex Davies decided to step down from the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/barnard-to-skipper-warwickshire-in-all-formats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/barnard-to-skipper-warwickshire-in-all-formats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSL to start without fans as result of Gulf conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan's T20 league will take place without crowds and at only two venues because of the fuel crisis resulting from the US and Israel's war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/psl-to-start-without-fans-as-result-of-gulf-conflict/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/psl-to-start-without-fans-as-result-of-gulf-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England’s McCullum told to improve relations with counties after Ashes review]]></title><description><![CDATA[ECB decision to back coach will be confirmed on MondayLord&rsquo;s summit with all county directors due next weekBrendon McCullum has been told he must improve relations with the counties after being backed to stay on as England coach despite this winter&rsquo;s 4-1 Ashes defeat.The Guardian revealed the day after England&rsquo;s T20 World Cup exit three weeks ago that McCullum would continue, a decision that will be confirmed on Monday by the England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive, Ric]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-mccullum-told-to-improve-relations-with-counties-after-ashes-review/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-mccullum-told-to-improve-relations-with-counties-after-ashes-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SA beat NZ by 19 runs to square series at 2-2 - T20 scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the fourth Twenty20 international between New Zealand and South Africa at Hnry Stadium, Wellington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sa-beat-nz-by-19-runs-to-square-series-at-2-2-t20-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sa-beat-nz-by-19-runs-to-square-series-at-2-2-t20-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rwanda batter becomes youngest women's T20 centurion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rwanda's Fanny Utagushimaninde says it was like "a dream" after becoming the youngest woman to make a T20 international century at the age of 15 years and 223 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rwanda-batter-becomes-youngest-womens-t20-centurion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rwanda-batter-becomes-youngest-womens-t20-centurion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European cricket nations cup could launch in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cricket tournament for European nations could launch as early as 2027 after plans to develop the concept are revealed by Cricket Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/european-cricket-nations-cup-could-launch-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/european-cricket-nations-cup-could-launch-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire to play first games at new Farington hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men's home games in the One-Day Cup and two in the women's competition will be staged at Lancashire's new second home at Farington in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-to-play-first-games-at-new-farington-hub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-to-play-first-games-at-new-farington-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire plan to play first games at new Farington hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men's home games in the One-Day Cup and two in the women's competition will be staged at Lancashire's new second home at Farington in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-plan-to-play-first-games-at-new-farington-hub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-plan-to-play-first-games-at-new-farington-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cult or culture? McCullum comes full circle following Ashes review]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Ashes review will not bring seismic change but it does signal the final chapter of the Bazball era, writes Stephan Shemilt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cult-or-culture-mccullum-comes-full-circle-following-ashes-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cult-or-culture-mccullum-comes-full-circle-following-ashes-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balderson to stay with Lancashire until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Balderson signs a new three-year contract, keeping the all-rounder at Emirates Old Trafford until the end of the 2028 summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/balderson-to-stay-with-lancashire-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/balderson-to-stay-with-lancashire-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland to face India in Stormont T20 matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland are to face India in two Twenty20 internationals at Stormont in June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-to-face-india-in-stormont-t20-matches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-to-face-india-in-stormont-t20-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum sack decision made as ECB set for announcement after Ashes disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ECB are reported to have made a decision regarding Brendon McCullum's future as England head coach after the 4-1 Ashes defeat this winter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brendon-mccullum-sack-decision-made-as-ecb-set-for-announcement-after-ashes-disaster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brendon-mccullum-sack-decision-made-as-ecb-set-for-announcement-after-ashes-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tailenders podcast: Mystery Guest Match Special]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Mystery Guest Match Special! Plus Fe joins Greg for his epic Comic Relief challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tailenders-podcast-mystery-guest-match-special/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tailenders-podcast-mystery-guest-match-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia dig themselves out of a hole in women’s T20 win over West Indies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia 164-6; West Indies 121-6 | Australia win by 43 runsBeth Mooney&rsquo;s 79 and Alana King&rsquo;s three wickets propel tourists to winAustralia got the Sophie Molineux era under way in sloppy style as a new-look side overcame six spilled chances before turning the screw late for a 43-run victory over West Indies in the first women&rsquo;s T20 international in St Vincent. But as the dress rehearsals continue for the T20 World Cup starting in June, the role in the XI of Australia&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-dig-themselves-out-of-a-hole-in-womens-t20-win-over-west-indies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-dig-themselves-out-of-a-hole-in-womens-t20-win-over-west-indies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latham steers New Zealand to win against South Africa - T20 scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the third Twenty20 international between New Zealand and South Africa in Auckland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/latham-steers-new-zealand-to-win-against-south-africa-t20-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/latham-steers-new-zealand-to-win-against-south-africa-t20-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia international Abbott returns to Surrey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia international bowler Sean Abbott will return to Surrey for this season's T20 Blast and the first eight matches of the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-international-abbott-returns-to-surrey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-international-abbott-returns-to-surrey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt returns from England training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt returns from England&rsquo;s training camp in South Africa for family reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-returns-from-england-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-returns-from-england-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stirling steps down as Ireland T20 captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Stirling says "it feels like the right time to move into a new chapter" after stepping down as Ireland T20 captain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stirling-steps-down-as-ireland-t20-captain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stirling-steps-down-as-ireland-t20-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrison keen on all-rounder role for Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calvin Harrison wants to be regarded as a genuine all-rounder following his winter switch from county champions Nottinghamshire to Northamptonshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harrison-keen-on-all-rounder-role-for-northants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harrison-keen-on-all-rounder-role-for-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | ‘It was a crazy time’: why big auction paychecks don’t always equal superstardom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graham Napier&rsquo;s IPL career amounted to a solitary game but the all-rounder has no regrets about how things turned out&ldquo;Some people do recognise me occasionally and it&rsquo;s always nice to have a chat about cricket.&rdquo; Graham Napier has a few minutes between appointments. As a fire safety officer in Suffolk the 46-year-old former Essex all-rounder &ldquo;goes everywhere, schools, cafes, barbershops, churches &hellip;&rdquo; to install and service fire extinguishers. It&rsquo;s no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-it-was-a-crazy-time-why-big-auction-paychecks-dont-always-equal-superstardom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-it-was-a-crazy-time-why-big-auction-paychecks-dont-always-equal-superstardom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘My proudest moments are when I had to fight’: Michael Carberry on cricket, cancer and captaincy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former England opener explains how &lsquo;a little boy from the poor side of south-east London&rsquo; made it to the topBy Wisden Cricket MonthlyBorn in Croydon to parents who had emigrated from the Caribbean, Michael Carberry grew up in a cricket-obsessed household, dreaming of one day playing for England. Before he hit his teens he had been scouted by Surrey. He worked his way up through the ranks at the Oval and found himself sharing a dressing room with legends. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/my-proudest-moments-are-when-i-had-to-fight-michael-carberry-on-cricket-cancer-and-captaincy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/my-proudest-moments-are-when-i-had-to-fight-michael-carberry-on-cricket-cancer-and-captaincy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘All we wanted to do was go and win the Ashes’: Ollie Pope hits out at England critics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batter denies the team &lsquo;weren&rsquo;t fussed&rsquo; in Australia28-year-old believes his &lsquo;best batting years are to come&rsquo;Ollie Pope has challenged the perception England &ldquo;weren&rsquo;t fussed&rdquo; during their troubled Ashes tour but accepts why it formed.Ben Stokes&rsquo; tourists crashed to a 4-1 series defeat by Australia that is being reviewed by the England and Wales Cricket Board, with tour planning, preparation, individual performances and behaviour all under scr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-we-wanted-to-do-was-go-and-win-the-ashes-ollie-pope-hits-out-at-england-critics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-we-wanted-to-do-was-go-and-win-the-ashes-ollie-pope-hits-out-at-england-critics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perception of England is hard to take - Pope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batter Ollie Pope said any perception England &ldquo;weren&rsquo;t fussed&rdquo; about winning the Ashes is hard to take.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perception-of-england-is-hard-to-take-pope/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perception-of-england-is-hard-to-take-pope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Worst experience’: Liam Livingstone criticises Key and McCullum regime]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;No one cares about you,&rsquo; says Lancashire all-rounderThe 32-year-old alleges England group is too cliqueyLiam Livingstone has given a scathing account of his handling by the current England regime, claiming &ldquo;no one cares about you&rdquo;. The Lancashire all-rounder has exactly 100 caps for his country across all three formats but has not featured in more than a year and seems resigned to things staying that way.In an interview with Cricinfo, the 32-year-old was highly critical]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/worst-experience-liam-livingstone-criticises-key-and-mccullum-regime/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/worst-experience-liam-livingstone-criticises-key-and-mccullum-regime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gavaskar says Hundred signing 'contributing to Indian casualties']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says Sunrisers Leeds&rsquo; signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed &ldquo;indirectly contributes to the deaths of Indian soldiers and civilians&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gavaskar-says-hundred-signing-contributing-to-indian-casualties/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/gavaskar-says-hundred-signing-contributing-to-indian-casualties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia all-rounder Graham joins Durham for T20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heather Graham, who has played six white-ball internationals for Australia, joins Durham for the 2026 T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-all-rounder-graham-joins-durham-for-t20/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-all-rounder-graham-joins-durham-for-t20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't miss it' - Livingstone criticises England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Livingstone issues strong criticism of the England set-up, saying there &ldquo;wasn&rsquo;t any part of me&rdquo; that wanted to be part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-dont-miss-it-livingstone-criticises-england/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-dont-miss-it-livingstone-criticises-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2026 schedule - fixtures and start times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out the first half of the 2026 IPL schedule, with the opening match on 28 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ipl-2026-schedule-fixtures-and-start-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ipl-2026-schedule-fixtures-and-start-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father and son amateur cricketers combine for mammoth partnership of 590]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Cheek scores 402 off 137 balls after being dropped on a duck&lsquo;He just went bang,&rsquo; says father Darren, who chipped in with 175Darren Cheek will never forget the time he hit 184 against Morphettville Park in 1996 &ndash; not for the century, but for the joy of hearing his nine-year-old son Sam cheering excitedly for him from the sidelines.On Saturday in Adelaide, however, the father and son made a new memory as they combined for an opening partnership of 590, against the very same c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/father-and-son-amateur-cricketers-combine-for-mammoth-partnership-of-590/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/father-and-son-amateur-cricketers-combine-for-mammoth-partnership-of-590/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could 2026 be the year when Welsh Fire deliver?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After five years of The Hundred and with no titles in either the men's or the women's competitions, is this the year Welsh Fire can dream?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/could-2026-be-the-year-when-welsh-fire-deliver/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/could-2026-be-the-year-when-welsh-fire-deliver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa thump New Zealand in first T20 - scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the first Twenty20 international between New Zealand and South Africa at Mount Maunganui.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-thump-new-zealand-in-first-t20-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-thump-new-zealand-in-first-t20-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh hold off Pakistan to win ODI series - scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from thr third one-day international between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Mirpur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-hold-off-pakistan-to-win-odi-series-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-hold-off-pakistan-to-win-odi-series-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan's Agha reprimanded after controversial run out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan batter Salman Agha is reprimanded for his angry reaction to his controversial run-out against Bangladesh in Friday's one-day international.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistans-agha-reprimanded-after-controversial-run-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistans-agha-reprimanded-after-controversial-run-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashes gagging orders and a storm over a teacup: it must be the new cricket season | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[The revamped Hundred will bring us the awkward spectacle of men in chinos struggling to keep the lid on a Pandora&rsquo;s box of political volatilityWhen the England and Wales Cricket Board promised, in a glaze of beaming positivity, that the Hundred would bring a new audience, new energy, a shiny new online presence, it probably didn&rsquo;t have in mind a barrage of hate-threats and terrorism accusations against the 34-year-old female owner of what was previously the Northern Superchargers.But]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ashes-gagging-orders-and-a-storm-over-a-teacup-it-must-be-the-new-cricket-season-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ashes-gagging-orders-and-a-storm-over-a-teacup-it-must-be-the-new-cricket-season-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wood improving but thinking of life after cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[England bowler Mark Wood says his injured knee is improving but admits he has started thinking about life after cricket for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wood-improving-but-thinking-of-life-after-cricket/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wood-improving-but-thinking-of-life-after-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: world records, wrong turns and wild scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you followed the big stories in football, winter sports, cricket, rugby, horse racing, athletics, basketball and F1? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-records-wrong-turns-and-wild-scenes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-world-records-wrong-turns-and-wild-scenes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reaction to The Hundred auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Hartley discusses the historic Hundred auctions with Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/reaction-to-the-hundred-auction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/reaction-to-the-hundred-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abrar signing allays Hundred India-Pakistan concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abrar Ahmed is bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men&rsquo;s Hundred auction to allay concerns Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the IPL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abrar-signing-allays-hundred-india-pakistan-concern/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abrar-signing-allays-hundred-india-pakistan-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed defies talk of ‘shadow ban’ with Sunrisers deal in Hundred]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leg-spinner signed by Indian-owned team for &pound;190,000James Coles is most expensive player sold on the dayAbrar Ahmed has become the first Pakistani player to be signed by one of the four Indian-owned Hundred teams, after he was bought by Sunrisers Leeds for &pound;190,000 in the inaugural men&rsquo;s player auction.The signing was a badly needed relief for the England and Wales Cricket Board, which was recently forced to deny publicly reports that the four sides would operate a &ldquo;shado]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistans-abrar-ahmed-defies-talk-of-shadow-ban-with-sunrisers-deal-in-hundred/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistans-abrar-ahmed-defies-talk-of-shadow-ban-with-sunrisers-deal-in-hundred/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abrar Ahmed is first Pakistani player to be signed by Indian-owned Hundred team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leg-spinner signed by Sunrisers Leeds for &pound;190,000James Coles is most expensive player sold on day of auctionAbrar Ahmed has become the first Pakistani player to be signed by one of the four Indian-owned Hundred teams after he was bought by Sunrisers Leeds for &pound;190,000 in the inaugural men&rsquo;s player auction. The signing was a badly needed relief for the England and Wales Cricket Board, which was recently forced to publicly deny reports that the four sides would operate a &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abrar-ahmed-is-first-pakistani-player-to-be-signed-by-indian-owned-hundred-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/abrar-ahmed-is-first-pakistani-player-to-be-signed-by-indian-owned-hundred-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan’s Abrar signed by IPL-linked team at Hundred men’s auction – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[London Spirit made uncapped all-rounder James Coles the most expensive signing at &pound;390,000 The domestic marquee names are done. Time for the big overseas stars.The Yorkshireman could be coming home &hellip; SunRisers Leeds have the paddle up. But London Spirit, quiet so far today, put their name in the ring. And he&rsquo;s off to Lord&rsquo;s for &pound;160,000. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistans-abrar-signed-by-ipl-linked-team-at-hundred-mens-auction-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistans-abrar-signed-by-ipl-linked-team-at-hundred-mens-auction-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hundred 2026 - men's and women's squads after auction]]></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-mens-and-womens-squads-after-auction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-mens-and-womens-squads-after-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why London Spirit spent £390,000 on all-rounder Coles]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at why Sussex all-rounder James Coles has been signed by Hundred outfit London Spirit for an auction-high fee of &pound;390,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-london-spirit-spent-390000-on-all-rounder-coles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-london-spirit-spent-390000-on-all-rounder-coles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players as price tags - behind the curtain at The Hundred auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 12th March, the first professional sporting auction in the UK was streamed all over the country, and 89 players were picked up in an emotionally draining Hundred Auction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/players-as-price-tags-behind-the-curtain-at-the-hundred-auction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/players-as-price-tags-behind-the-curtain-at-the-hundred-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stumped podcast: India demolish New Zealand to retain title]]></title><description><![CDATA[India became the first team to retain the Men's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-india-demolish-new-zealand-to-retain-title/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-india-demolish-new-zealand-to-retain-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tailenders podcast: Mark Wood, Issy Wong and Chas Fireball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Wood is back with an update on his injury, plus Mattchin introduces...Chas Fireball!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tailenders-podcast-mark-wood-issy-wong-and-chas-fireball/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tailenders-podcast-mark-wood-issy-wong-and-chas-fireball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A historic day at Hundred auction but barely any women were there to see it]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were &pound;210,00 deals for Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney in what was meant to herald a new era, but it was still mostly men making decisionsIt&rsquo;s Piccadilly Circus. It&rsquo;s candy pink and dayglow green. It&rsquo;s 19&#8209;year&#8209;old Davina Perrin being bought by the Birmingham Phoenix for &pound;50,000 a couple of years after she has graduated from Ebony Rainford Brent&rsquo;s ACE programme. It&rsquo;s the former Leicestershire fast bowler Charles Dagnall in skinny jeans wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-historic-day-at-hundred-auction-but-barely-any-women-were-there-to-see-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-historic-day-at-hundred-auction-but-barely-any-women-were-there-to-see-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hundred 2026: Devine and Mooney top bidding in the inaugural women’s auction – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine are signed for &pound;210,000 each, while Issy Wong, Danielle Gibson, Em Arlott and Corteen-Coleman also get fat chequesI&rsquo;d like to point out that it might be the women players who are for sale but I&rsquo;m yet to see a woman on any of the team tables. Welcome to 2026.A first purchase for Southern Brave. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-devine-and-mooney-top-bidding-in-the-inaugural-womens-auction-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-devine-and-mooney-top-bidding-in-the-inaugural-womens-auction-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghanistan series with Sri Lanka in UAE postponed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afghanistan's upcoming series against Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates has been postponed until the end of the year because of conflict in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/afghanistan-series-with-sri-lanka-in-uae-postponed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/afghanistan-series-with-sri-lanka-in-uae-postponed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundred auction creates some of the highest-paid sportswomen in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder Danielle Gibson, pace bowler Issy Wong and 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman receive deals in excess of &pound;100,000 in the inaugural Hundred auction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hundred-auction-creates-some-of-the-highest-paid-sportswomen-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hundred-auction-creates-some-of-the-highest-paid-sportswomen-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sometimes you feel very sad’: what the Iranian football asylum seekers can expect from life in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;It will be challenging to learn English, or to know about the new culture, but everything takes time&rsquo;, says Afghanistan-born cricket player Tooba SarwariGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIf anyone knows the emotional turmoil the Iranian football players have experienced in the past 48 hours, as they leave their homeland behind for a new life in Australian, it&rsquo;s Tooba Sarwari.<br />
The Afghanistan-born cricket player left everything behind when she fled to A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sometimes-you-feel-very-sad-what-the-iranian-football-asylum-seekers-can-expect-from-life-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sometimes-you-feel-very-sad-what-the-iranian-football-asylum-seekers-can-expect-from-life-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | How a small town near São Paulo made Brazil a standard bearer for cricket’s global growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chance romance helped Po&ccedil;os de Caldas become a hotbed for the sport that, from East Timor toNigeria, is spreading its wings like never beforeIn the south-east of Brazil, about 250km due north of S&atilde;o Paulo, lies the town of Po&ccedil;os de Caldas, home to about 150,000 people and remarkable for a few reasons: its thermal baths, its magmatic rock structure &ndash; the town is home to Brazil&rsquo;s first uranium ore concentration plant &ndash; and its love of cricket.&ldquo;You wal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-how-a-small-town-near-so-paulo-made-brazil-a-standard-bearer-for-crickets-global-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-how-a-small-town-near-so-paulo-made-brazil-a-standard-bearer-for-crickets-global-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hundred 2026: women’s player auction – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the Hundred auction, starting 10am GMT<br />
Explainer: how auction works | And you can mail TanyaI&rsquo;d like to point out that it might be the women players who are for sale but I&rsquo;m yet to see a woman on any of the team tables. Welcome to 2026.A first purchase for Southern Brave. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-womens-player-auction-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-womens-player-auction-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windies to leave India after 'distressing' wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Indies team is to return home via commercial flights from India after a "distressing" wait following their exit from the men's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/windies-to-leave-india-after-distressing-wait/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/windies-to-leave-india-after-distressing-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windies book own flights after 'distressing' wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Indies team is to return home via commercial flights from India after a "distressing" wait following their exit from the men's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/windies-book-own-flights-after-distressing-wait/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/windies-book-own-flights-after-distressing-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh v Pakistan - first ODI scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the first one-day international between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Mirpur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-v-pakistan-first-odi-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-v-pakistan-first-odi-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh thrash Pakistan in first ODI - scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the first one-day international between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Mirpur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-thrash-pakistan-in-first-odi-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bangladesh-thrash-pakistan-in-first-odi-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holding out for a Hero? How cricket’s Hundred auction works and who is available]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Indian Premier League investment on board, the Hundred has followed the IPL&rsquo;s lead with a player auction for the 2026 season in London this weekA rather drab event space hidden away next to Boots near Piccadilly Circus feels a long way from the 18,000-capacity Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, where the Indian Premier League auction was held in December, but the Hundred will take a significant step in the direction of its new big brother when the first major player auction in English sport t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/holding-out-for-a-hero-how-crickets-hundred-auction-works-and-who-is-available/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/holding-out-for-a-hero-how-crickets-hundred-auction-works-and-who-is-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alyssa Healy’s final match underlines recurring truth of women’s Test cricket | Geoff Lemon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retiring captain got one last win but her score highlighted how scarce opportunities make those quirks of bad luck cut rather than stingSometimes, those behind-the-scenes cameras show more than they know. In a silent Australian dressing room in 2019, the players were staring at the indeterminate middle-distance like commuters on a train. Eventually, the one raised voice belonged to Alyssa Healy.This was the last day of the Ashes Test at Taunton, where Australia had to decide whether to offer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/alyssa-healys-final-match-underlines-recurring-truth-of-womens-test-cricket-geoff-lemon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/alyssa-healys-final-match-underlines-recurring-truth-of-womens-test-cricket-geoff-lemon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka announce Kirsten as new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka name former South Africa batter Gary Kirsten as their new head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-announce-kirsten-as-new-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-announce-kirsten-as-new-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sold to the highest bidder: Anxieties in new Hundred era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seam bowler Grace Ballinger on the new-look player auction for The Hundred and what it feels to be a part of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sold-to-the-highest-bidder-anxieties-in-new-hundred-era/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sold-to-the-highest-bidder-anxieties-in-new-hundred-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the Hundred auction and how does it work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport looks at Wednesday and Thursday's Hundred auction and explains how it all works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-is-the-hundred-auction-and-how-does-it-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-is-the-hundred-auction-and-how-does-it-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The nearly forgotten cricketer who became India's hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanju Samson lit up the T20 World Cup with 321 runs and impactful innings that helped India retain the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-nearly-forgotten-cricketer-who-became-indias-hero/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-nearly-forgotten-cricketer-who-became-indias-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tech billionaire plotting to ignite Welsh Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before The Hundred player auction Welsh Fire co-owner Sanjay Govil explains why he chose to buy the worst performing franchise in the tournament's history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-tech-billionaire-plotting-to-ignite-welsh-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-tech-billionaire-plotting-to-ignite-welsh-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India triumphant again - do the rest have any hope of catching them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's dominant T20 World Cup title win - their third white-ball trophy in a row - shows the other nations need to catch up, writes Matthew Henry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-triumphant-again-do-the-rest-have-any-hope-of-catching-them/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-triumphant-again-do-the-rest-have-any-hope-of-catching-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A wonderful journey’: Suryakumar Yadav revels in India’s T20 World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Team claim third successive men&rsquo;s ICC trophy&lsquo;We want to continue and never stop,&rsquo; says captainIndia&rsquo;s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has set his sights on an extended period of white-ball dominance after the team secured a third successive ICC men&rsquo;s trophy with a one-sided victory against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final.The country went more than a &shy;decade without winning a major &shy;trophy, but since 2024 they have banked two T20 World Cups and a Champions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-wonderful-journey-suryakumar-yadav-revels-in-indias-t20-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-wonderful-journey-suryakumar-yadav-revels-in-indias-t20-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A wonderful journey’: India’s Suryakumar Yadav revels in T20 World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Win marks country&rsquo;s third successive men&rsquo;s ICC trophy&lsquo;We wanted to do something special for our home crowd&rsquo;India&rsquo;s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has set his sights on an extended period of white-ball dominance after the team secured a third successive ICC men&rsquo;s trophy with a one-sided victory against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final.The country went more than a decade without winning a major trophy, but since 2024 they have banked two T20 World Cups and a C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-wonderful-journey-indias-suryakumar-yadav-revels-in-t20-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-wonderful-journey-indias-suryakumar-yadav-revels-in-t20-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made your T20 World Cup team of tournament?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out which players made the cut in the BBC Sport team of the tournament for the men's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-made-your-t20-world-cup-team-of-tournament/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-made-your-t20-world-cup-team-of-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India outclass New Zealand to retain T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[India put on a show with bat and ball on their way to a dominant 96-run win over New Zealand, as the host nation retain their ICC Men's T20 World Cup title at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-outclass-new-zealand-to-retain-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-outclass-new-zealand-to-retain-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India retain T20 World Cup with 96-run final win over New Zealand – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah starred as an irresistible India crushed New Zealand to retain the T20 World Cup3rd over: India 27-0 (Samson 14, Abhishek 12) Matt Henry is replaced by Jacob Duffy after only one over. The gamble doesn&rsquo;t pay off, with Duffy&rsquo;s first over costing 15.Abhishek larruped two fours over the top before hitting another big shot just short of Phillips at deep square leg. Samson finished the over with an imperious drive over mid-off for four. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-retain-t20-world-cup-with-96-run-final-win-over-new-zealand-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-retain-t20-world-cup-with-96-run-final-win-over-new-zealand-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India retain T20 World Cup as Samson and Bumrah inspire rout of New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final: India, 255-5, beat NZ, 159, by 96 runsSamson&rsquo;s 89 leads way before Bumrah takes four for 15It might not have been the thriller neutrals wanted, but it was everything India desired. They became the first men&rsquo;s team to defend the T20 World Cup and the first to win it at home after drowning New Zealand in a deluge of runs in Ahmedabad in front of 100,000 giddy and almost universally blue-clad supporters.New Zealand looked forlorn while conceding 255 and wretched when attempting t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-retain-t20-world-cup-as-samson-and-bumrah-inspire-rout-of-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-retain-t20-world-cup-as-samson-and-bumrah-inspire-rout-of-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Brilliant' Bumrah takes two wickets in two balls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jasprit Bumrah bowls Jimmy Neesham and Matthew Henry in back-to-back balls, to help India beat New Zealand to retain the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-bumrah-takes-two-wickets-in-two-balls/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-bumrah-takes-two-wickets-in-two-balls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superb India crush New Zealand to defend T20 title]]></title><description><![CDATA[India banish the ghosts of 2023 by emphatically beating New Zealand by 96 runs in Ahmedabad to defend their T20 World Cup title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/superb-india-crush-new-zealand-to-defend-t20-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/superb-india-crush-new-zealand-to-defend-t20-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India retain T20 World Cup with 96-run final win over New Zealand – live reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[India (255-5) beat New Zealand (159) by 96 runs<br />
Sign up to the Spin | Follow us on Bluesky3rd over: India 27-0 (Samson 14, Abhishek 12) Matt Henry is replaced by Jacob Duffy after only one over. The gamble doesn&rsquo;t pay off, with Duffy&rsquo;s first over costing 15.Abhishek larruped two fours over the top before hitting another big shot just short of Phillips at deep square leg. Samson finished the over with an imperious drive over mid-off for four. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-retain-t20-world-cup-with-96-run-final-win-over-new-zealand-live-reaction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-retain-t20-world-cup-with-96-run-final-win-over-new-zealand-live-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neesham takes three wickets in an over as NZ halt India charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham takes the wickets of Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav in the same over, as India slide to 204-4 in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/neesham-takes-three-wickets-in-an-over-as-nz-halt-india-charge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/neesham-takes-three-wickets-in-an-over-as-nz-halt-india-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samson's powerful display puts India on track for huge score]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanju Samson makes 89 runs off 46 balls, including eight sixes, to put India in the commanding position of 203-2 with five overs to go in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup final against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/samsons-powerful-display-puts-india-on-track-for-huge-score/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/samsons-powerful-display-puts-india-on-track-for-huge-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharma hits quickfire fifty as India make blistering start in T20 final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abhishek Sharma hits 50 off 18 balls, as India make the most of the powerplay to sit on 92-0 after six overs in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sharma-hits-quickfire-fifty-as-india-make-blistering-start-in-t20-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sharma-hits-quickfire-fifty-as-india-make-blistering-start-in-t20-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia thrash India in Healy's final match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alyssa Healy captains Australia to a 10-wicket Test victory against India in her final match before retirement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-thrash-india-in-healys-final-match/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-thrash-india-in-healys-final-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC rejects claims of 'bias' over World Cup travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Cricket Council has defended its attempts to fly teams home from the T20 World Cup and has "categorically" refuted "any claims of bias".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/icc-rejects-claims-of-bias-over-world-cup-travel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/icc-rejects-claims-of-bias-over-world-cup-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India v New Zealand: T20 World Cup final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the final in Ahmedabad; start 1.30pm GMT<br />
Sign up to the Spin | Follow us on Bluesky After 29 days, 53 matches, 685 wickets, 753 sixes, seven centuries and two Super Overs, it&rsquo;s time for the T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. One take on the tournament is that 29 days, 53 matches etc. is a helluva lot of cricket just to find out who plays India in the final. Another is that, for reasons too many and varied to detail in a humble preamble, this has been among the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-v-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-final-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-v-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First ever five wickets in five balls - and it only took 254 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealander Brett Randell becomes the first bowler in the 254-year history of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five balls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/first-ever-five-wickets-in-five-balls-and-it-only-took-254-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/first-ever-five-wickets-in-five-balls-and-it-only-took-254-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ruthless Australia defeat India in Alyssa Healy’s last Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia win by 10 wickets at the WacaAnnabel Sutherland named player of the match and seriesRead Megan Maurice&rsquo;s over-by-over report34th over: India 117-6 (Rawal 50, Rana 19)Lots of chat from the Australians being picked up on the stump mic as King continues to turn the screws in her spell. Rawal manages to find a single and brings up her 50 &ndash; she&rsquo;s has been fantastic for India so far. Once Rana gets on strike, she has a clear plan and gets down low and sweeps the ball to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ruthless-australia-defeat-india-in-alyssa-healys-last-test/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ruthless-australia-defeat-india-in-alyssa-healys-last-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v India: one-off women’s cricket Test, day three – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the day-night Test at the Waca in PerthPlay starts at 1.20pm local/4.20pm AEDT/10.50am ISTAny thoughts? Email MeganIf you want to catch up on all of yesterday&rsquo;s action before today&rsquo;s play gets underway, you can re-live it over by over right here:Hello and welcome to Day 3 of this very exciting Test match! So far this Test we have already had 26 wickets fall and one century &ndash; what else awaits with two days of play still in front of us? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-one-off-womens-cricket-test-day-three-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-one-off-womens-cricket-test-day-three-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘If there’s no pressure there’s no fun’: India look to slay ghosts of 2023 in T20 World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old scars haunt the hosts at the Narendra Modi Stadium, while New Zealand have their own chokers tag to ditchThe Narendra Modi Stadium is a spectacular, enormous dome, the largest cricket ground in the world. On Sunday night it will contain 130,000 people, the vast majority clad in India&rsquo;s blue, and one ghost that terrifies them all.This was supposed to be the site of India&rsquo;s coronation as 50-over world champions in November 2023. But on an awkward surface, later rated average by the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/if-theres-no-pressure-theres-no-fun-india-look-to-slay-ghosts-of-2023-in-t20-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/if-theres-no-pressure-theres-no-fun-india-look-to-slay-ghosts-of-2023-in-t20-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v India: one-off women’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The great Annabel Sutherland dominated with bat and ball as Australia moved to the brink of victory over India35th over: Australia 129-3 (Perry 58, Sutherland 38) Gaud is keeping it neat, tempting Australia. Sutherland, winner of the Belinda Clark award last year, square drives with elegance for three.34th over: Australia 125-3 (Perry 57, Sutherland 35) Now Sutherland gets in on the act, a straight drive off Sayali to ice a wedding cake. From the commentary box to the crowd, everyone purrs. Cont]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-one-off-womens-cricket-test-day-two-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-one-off-womens-cricket-test-day-two-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum makes 'no apologies' for informal set-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum says he makes "no apologies" for running an informal dressing room as England coach but rejects the perception it is casual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-makes-no-apologies-for-informal-set-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-makes-no-apologies-for-informal-set-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum hits back at ‘unfair’ critics and says England can ‘achieve something special’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Impression of &lsquo;casual operation couldn&rsquo;t be further from truth&rsquo;Head coach hails captain Harry Brook&rsquo;s &lsquo;amazing job&rsquo;Brendon McCullum has defended his record as head coach after England&rsquo;s elimination from the T20 World Cup, insisting the white-ball side will &ldquo;achieve some special stuff&rdquo;, but only if their talent is &ldquo;harnessed the right way&rdquo;.The Guardian revealed on Friday that McCullum is to remain in his post despite the disappoint]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-hits-back-at-unfair-critics-and-says-england-can-achieve-something-special/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-hits-back-at-unfair-critics-and-says-england-can-achieve-something-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England coach Brendon McCullum denies he is running a ‘casual operation’]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealander says England can &lsquo;achieve something special&rsquo;Head coach hails captain Harry Brook&rsquo;s &lsquo;amazing job&rsquo;Brendon McCullum has defended his record as head coach after England&rsquo;s elimination from the T20 World Cup, insisting the white-ball side will &ldquo;achieve some special stuff&rdquo;, but only if their talent is &ldquo;harnessed the right way&rdquo;.The Guardian revealed on Friday that McCullum is to remain in his post despite the disappointment of a 4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-coach-brendon-mccullum-denies-he-is-running-a-casual-operation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-coach-brendon-mccullum-denies-he-is-running-a-casual-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m available for discussion’: Kevin Pietersen puts himself up for England role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former batter says Rob Key has sounded him out before&lsquo;I would never not look at helping England out&rsquo;Kevin Pietersen has said he would &ldquo;absolutely&rdquo; consider becoming part of a future England cricket coaching set-up and revealed Rob Key has &shy;previously sounded him out a couple of times.While Brendon McCullum, along with managing director Key, is expected to get the &shy;backing of the&nbsp;&shy;England and Wales Cricket Board&nbsp;to continue despite a &shy;winter of ov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/im-available-for-discussion-kevin-pietersen-puts-himself-up-for-england-role/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/im-available-for-discussion-kevin-pietersen-puts-himself-up-for-england-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v India: one-off women’s cricket Test, day two – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the day-night Test at the Waca in PerthPlay starts at 1.20pm local/4.20pm AEDT/10.50am ISTAny thoughts? Email TanyaHello! Thirteen wickets fell on a restless first day in Perth to leave Australia in the more promising position &ndash; by the width of a cigarette paper. India were bundled out for just 198 midway through the day, and Australia finished 102 behind at stumps, though crucially with seven wickets still in hand.Things could have been worse for India had Jemimah Rodrigues n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-one-off-womens-cricket-test-day-two-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-one-off-womens-cricket-test-day-two-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Idiot’ to inspiration: Harry Brook’s England leave World Cup with reasons for optimism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Semi-finalists have shown progress under new captain after avoiding basic errors of previous tournamentsIf the first months of Harry Brook&rsquo;s captaincy of England&rsquo;s white-ball teams have taught us anything, it is that Joe Root knows him well. Looking back now at the teams&rsquo; progress since he took over, the run to the T20 World Cup semi-finals, and also at the scandal caused by his notorious drunken escapade in Wellington, the words of Brook&rsquo;s Yorkshire teammate soon after h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/idiot-to-inspiration-harry-brooks-england-leave-world-cup-with-reasons-for-optimism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/idiot-to-inspiration-harry-brooks-england-leave-world-cup-with-reasons-for-optimism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Idiot’ to inspiration: Harry Brook’s England leave T20 World Cup with reasons for optimism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Semi-finalists have shown progress under new captain after avoiding basic errors of previous tournamentsIf the first months of Harry Brook&rsquo;s captaincy of England&rsquo;s white-ball teams have taught us anything, it is that Joe Root knows him well. Looking back now at the teams&rsquo; progress since he took over, the run to the T20 World Cup semi-finals, and also at the scandal caused by his notorious drunken escapade in Wellington, the words of Brook&rsquo;s Yorkshire teammate soon after h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/idiot-to-inspiration-harry-brooks-england-leave-t20-world-cup-with-reasons-for-optimism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/idiot-to-inspiration-harry-brooks-england-leave-t20-world-cup-with-reasons-for-optimism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum and Key look set to retain ECB support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Brendon McCullum and director of cricket Rob Key look likely to retain the support of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) despite a disappointing winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-and-key-look-set-to-retain-ecb-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-and-key-look-set-to-retain-ecb-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has dinner been served with a side of romance? | Brief letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heartwarming conversations | World-class cricket | Funnel necks | Farmhouse Fare | Useful size guidesI can&rsquo;t be the only person wondering if Dining across the divide (1 March) is possibly resulting in more romantic liaisons than Blind date? Some of them are&nbsp;heartwarming.<br />
Ed Clarke<br />
Manchester&bull; Why all the excitement about a cricket ground within the boundaries of a World Heritage Site (Letters, 27 February)? Derwent Valley Mills has five (viz Cromford Meadows, Ambergate, Belper Me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/has-dinner-been-served-with-a-side-of-romance-brief-letters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/has-dinner-been-served-with-a-side-of-romance-brief-letters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup exit ‘a tough pill to swallow’ for England’s Jacob Bethell after maiden T20 ton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bethell&rsquo;s third international century in loss by India&lsquo;My game&rsquo;s evolved a lot over past six or seven months&rsquo;Jacob Bethell described England&rsquo;s T20 World Cup semi-final defeat by India as &ldquo;a tough pill to swallow&rdquo; after his first century in the format failed to prevent his team&rsquo;s elimination in Thursday&rsquo;s record-obliterating Mumbai run-fest.The 22-year-old had never scored a senior hundred in any format and for any side when he first broke int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/world-cup-exit-a-tough-pill-to-swallow-for-englands-jacob-bethell-after-maiden-t20-ton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/world-cup-exit-a-tough-pill-to-swallow-for-englands-jacob-bethell-after-maiden-t20-ton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancs and Somerset latest to cancel Middle East tours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire, Somerset, Durham, Yorkshire, Glamorgan and Worcestershire cancel pre-season tours of the Middle East amid the escalating conflict in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancs-and-somerset-latest-to-cancel-middle-east-tours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancs-and-somerset-latest-to-cancel-middle-east-tours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum poised to stay on as ECB backs England head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCullum to hold further talks with governing bodyRob Key also expected to continue as managing directorBrendon McCullum retains the support of the England and Wales Cricket Board management and is poised to stay on as head coach after the conclusion of a review triggered by England&rsquo;s Ashes defeat.McCullum is returning to his native New Zealand after Thursday&rsquo;s narrow seven-run defeat by India in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, but will hold further talks with the ECB]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brendon-mccullum-poised-to-stay-on-as-ecb-backs-england-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brendon-mccullum-poised-to-stay-on-as-ecb-backs-england-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethell's breakout winter boosts England's future]]></title><description><![CDATA[In completing the set of centuries across all formats despite T20 World Cup semi-final defeat by India, Jacob Bethell shows why he is integral to England's future, writes Matthew Henry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bethells-breakout-winter-boosts-englands-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bethells-breakout-winter-boosts-englands-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussies edge India on day one of Healy's last Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia captain Alyssa Healy makes just 13 in the first innings of her final match before retirement but the hosts edge India on day one of the day-night Test in Perth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/aussies-edge-india-on-day-one-of-healys-last-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/aussies-edge-india-on-day-one-of-healys-last-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia edge day one of Test against India after dismissing tourists for 198 – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirteen wickets fell on the first day of the one-off Test, but a strong partnership between Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland puts hosts on top 4th over: India 14-0 (Smriti Mandhana 4, Shafali Verma 7) I&rsquo;ve spotted a couple of people on Healy hill, sitting like white ducks on a green bank. A good battle building between Verma and Hamilton. Perry again looks more traction engine than Ferrari in the field.3rd over: India 8-0 (Smriti Mandhana 2, Shafali Verma 4) There aren&rsquo;t huge num]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-edge-day-one-of-test-against-india-after-dismissing-tourists-for-198-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-edge-day-one-of-test-against-india-after-dismissing-tourists-for-198-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles invited to 150th anniversary Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Charles is invited to attend the 150th anniversary Test between England and Australia in Melbourne next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/king-charles-invited-to-150th-anniversary-test/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/king-charles-invited-to-150th-anniversary-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England move training camp from UAE to South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The England women's training camp originally planned to take place in the UAE is moved to Pretoria with eight uncapped players set to travel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-move-training-camp-from-uae-to-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-move-training-camp-from-uae-to-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England rugby stars Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya stranded in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Cup winners will miss club games this weekendEngland Women cricketers move training to South AfricaEllie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya, two of England&rsquo;s Women&rsquo;s Rugby World Cup winners, are stranded in Dubai amid Israel&rsquo;s and the United States&rsquo; war with Iran.Kildunne, the Red Roses&rsquo; standout player as John Mitchell&rsquo;s side were crowned world champions at Twickenham last summer, will miss Harlequins&rsquo; home Premiership Women&rsquo;s Rugby (PWR) fixture aga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-rugby-stars-ellie-kildunne-and-sadia-kabeya-stranded-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-rugby-stars-ellie-kildunne-and-sadia-kabeya-stranded-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: F1, Paralympics, Six Nations and Premier League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, golf, winter sports, F1, cricket, baseball and boxing? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-f1-paralympics-six-nations-and-premier-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-f1-paralympics-six-nations-and-premier-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v India: one-off women’s cricket Test, day one – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the day-night Test at the Waca in PerthPlay starts at 1.20pm local/4.20pm AEDT/10.50am ISTAny thoughts? Email TanyaHello! Welcome to the first day of this one-off pink ball Test at the Waca, the last hurrah of the Australia-India series, and a grand four-day farewell to Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who prepares to un-velcro her pads one final time, aged 35, and leave a glorious career billowing behind her.This will be Healy&rsquo;s 299th match for Australia, but only her eleventh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-one-off-womens-cricket-test-day-one-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-one-off-womens-cricket-test-day-one-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum wants to stay as England coach – will he get the chance?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum wants to stay as England coach but it is still up for debate whether he will get that chance, writes Matthew Henry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-wants-to-stay-as-england-coach-will-he-get-the-chance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-wants-to-stay-as-england-coach-will-he-get-the-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Brook reiterates support for Brendon McCullum after England’s World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCullum is currently head coach of England in all formats&lsquo;He has changed England cricket for the best,&rsquo; says BrookHarry Brook called on the England and Wales Cricket Board to back Brendon McCullum as all-format coach after England brought their winter to a close with defeat by India in a wild T20 World Cup semi-final that became, by a margin of 45 runs, the highest-scoring game in the competition&rsquo;s history.Though his position has been the subject of speculation since England&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brook-reiterates-support-for-brendon-mccullum-after-englands-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brook-reiterates-support-for-brendon-mccullum-after-englands-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCullum would 'love' to remain England head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brendon McCullum reiterates his desire to remain as England head coach after an agonising defeat in the T20 World Cup semi-finals ended a bruising winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-would-love-to-remain-england-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mccullum-would-love-to-remain-england-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India reach T20 World Cup final as England fall short]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champions India are through to the T20 World Cup final after England fall short, missing out by seven runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-reach-t20-world-cup-final-as-england-fall-short/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-reach-t20-world-cup-final-as-england-fall-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England fall just short against India in epic T20 World Cup semi-final – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Bethell&rsquo;s excellence was still not enough to carry England over the line as India set up a final showdown with New ZealandEngland&rsquo;s first task is to stop Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson getting off to a flyer. As Finn Allen showed yesterday, an opener can win a semi-final all by himself.Will Jacks belts out God Save The King like a peroxide version of a Chelsea pensioner. As soon as it finishes, Harry Brook pops a piece of chewing gum into his mouth. The young chaperones look]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-fall-just-short-against-india-in-epic-t20-world-cup-semi-final-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-fall-just-short-against-india-in-epic-t20-world-cup-semi-final-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India hold off brave England and brilliant Bethell to reach T20 World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[India 253-7 bt England 246-7 by seven runsMultiple records broken in thrilling matchEngland, India and the Wankhede Stadium ground staff conjured a ludicrous, blockbuster semi-final, but for the English in the end it was a bust, a night when records fell and they eventually went with them.Only three times in their history have they scored more than the 246 they got on Thursday, but still it was not enough. Never before have so many runs been scored in a T20 World Cup match, nor as many sixes (34]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-hold-off-brave-england-and-brilliant-bethell-to-reach-t20-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-hold-off-brave-england-and-brilliant-bethell-to-reach-t20-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India beat England in epic semi-final despite Bethell ton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Bethell's thrilling century is not enough as India pip England by just seven runs to seal a spot in the T20 World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-beat-england-in-epic-semi-final-despite-bethell-ton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-beat-england-in-epic-semi-final-despite-bethell-ton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men's T20 World Cup top run-scorers &amp; wicket-takers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport lists the best performing batters and bowlers from the Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mens-t20-world-cup-top-run-scorers-amp-wicket-takers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mens-t20-world-cup-top-run-scorers-amp-wicket-takers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England fall just short against India in epic T20 World Cup semi-final – live reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[T20 World Cup updates from Mumbai; 1.30pm GMT start<br />
Sign up for the Spin | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail TimEngland&rsquo;s first task is to stop Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson getting off to a flyer. As Finn Allen showed yesterday, an opener can win a semi-final all by himself.Will Jacks belts out God Save The King like a peroxide version of a Chelsea pensioner. As soon as it finishes, Harry Brook pops a piece of chewing gum into his mouth. The young chaperones look on with mild curiosity from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-fall-just-short-against-india-in-epic-t20-world-cup-semi-final-live-reaction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-fall-just-short-against-india-in-epic-t20-world-cup-semi-final-live-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethell brings up century in 'brilliant' innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots as Jacob Bethell brings up a "brilliant" century off 45 balls for England in their T20 World Cup semi-final against India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bethell-brings-up-century-in-brilliant-innings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bethell-brings-up-century-in-brilliant-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick your T20 World Cup team of the tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 54 matches, who makes your team of the tournament at the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pick-your-t20-world-cup-team-of-the-tournament/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pick-your-t20-world-cup-team-of-the-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England T20 World Cup dreams crushed in brutal fashion by India as Harry Brook flops]]></title><description><![CDATA[They suffered a crushing defeat against the host nation in the semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-t20-world-cup-dreams-crushed-in-brutal-fashion-by-india-as-harry-brook-flops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-t20-world-cup-dreams-crushed-in-brutal-fashion-by-india-as-harry-brook-flops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stumped podcast: Haris Rauf leads Pakistan players on final Hundred auction list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haris Rauf has been put forward as a 'marquee' player in the auction for The Hundred.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-haris-rauf-leads-pakistan-players-on-final-hundred-auction-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-haris-rauf-leads-pakistan-players-on-final-hundred-auction-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samson brings up 'magnificent' half-century against England]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's Sanju Samson brings up a magnificent half-century in 26 balls against England before being caught by Salt on 89 from 42 balls in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup in Mumbai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/samson-brings-up-magnificent-half-century-against-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/samson-brings-up-magnificent-half-century-against-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India&rsquo;s remarkable Women's Asian Cup chance boosted by cricket team across town | Mrinal Asija]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Tigresses have overcome off-field chaos and crises to make this tournament and can look to their women&rsquo;s cricketers for hopeThe Indian women&rsquo;s football team&rsquo;s quest for history got off to a bittersweet start in Perth on Wednesday. The players had put aside the off-field turbulence they faced in the lead-up to put up a strong fight on the field, only to concede an injury time goal and go down 1-2 to Vietnam.Despite the result, the game was significant as a marker of how far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/indiarsquos-remarkable-womens-asian-cup-chance-boosted-by-cricket-team-across-town-mrinal-asija/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/indiarsquos-remarkable-womens-asian-cup-chance-boosted-by-cricket-team-across-town-mrinal-asija/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dravid &amp; Ashwin set to acquire Scottish T20 franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former India players Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are among the latest investors to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dravid-amp-ashwin-set-to-acquire-scottish-t20-franchise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dravid-amp-ashwin-set-to-acquire-scottish-t20-franchise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India v England: men’s T20 World Cup semi-final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[T20 World Cup updates from Mumbai; 1.30pm GMT start<br />
Sign up for the Spin | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail TimAfternoon everyone and welcome to the biggest thing since the Ashes. After a largely wretched winter, England have somehow made their way to a World Cup semi-final. They are now David, up against Goliath: the world&rsquo;s best T20 team, on their home turf. But India have looked vulnerable at times in this tournament and England have kept finding a way to win, mostly by luring the oppositio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-v-england-mens-t20-world-cup-semi-final-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-v-england-mens-t20-world-cup-semi-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opener Bean extends Yorkshire stay until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire opener Finlay Bean signs a two-year extension to stay at Headingley until 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/opener-bean-extends-yorkshire-stay-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/opener-bean-extends-yorkshire-stay-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paceman Seales to replace Neser at Hampshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies pace bowler Jayden Seales will replace Michael Neser at Hampshire for the opening rounds of the County Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/paceman-seales-to-replace-neser-at-hampshire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/paceman-seales-to-replace-neser-at-hampshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen's record-breaking century powers NZ into World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finn Allen strikes an unbeaten century as New Zealand demolish 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men's T20 World Cup final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/allens-record-breaking-century-powers-nz-into-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/allens-record-breaking-century-powers-nz-into-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finn Allen’s record ton blasts New Zealand past South Africa into T20 World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand, 173-1, bt South Africa, 169-8, by 9 wktsNZ opener Allen blasts 100 not out from 33 ballsSouth Africa won every match they could afford to lose in this tournament and then lost the first one that they had to win. They were completely marmalised by New Zealand, who won the first semi-final by nine wickets. Finn Allen ripped through South Africa&rsquo;s feared fast bowling attack, and hit an unbeaten hundred off just 33 balls. It was the fastest century in the history of the competitio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/finn-allens-record-ton-blasts-new-zealand-past-south-africa-into-t20-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/finn-allens-record-ton-blasts-new-zealand-past-south-africa-into-t20-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand demolish South Africa to reach T20 World Cup cricket final – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finn Allen&rsquo;s riotous 33-ball century propelled New Zealand to a stunning victory in KolkataTwo in two balls! Ryan Rickelton slashes his first ball &ndash; a bit of a long hop in truth &ndash; straight to backward point and walks off shaking his head.The offspinner Cole McConchie takes the new ball for only the second time in the competition &ndash; and the plan pays off in spade. De Kock skipped down to hit a majestic four but pulled the next ball high in the air and was easily taken at mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-demolish-south-africa-to-reach-t20-world-cup-cricket-final-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-demolish-south-africa-to-reach-t20-world-cup-cricket-final-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand demolish South Africa to reach T20 World Cup cricket final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[T20 World Cup updates from Kolkata; 1.30pm GMT start<br />
Today&rsquo;s edition of The Spin | Follow on Bluesky Two in two balls! Ryan Rickelton slashes his first ball &ndash; a bit of a long hop in truth &ndash; straight to backward point and walks off shaking his head.The offspinner Cole McConchie takes the new ball for only the second time in the competition &ndash; and the plan pays off in spade. De Kock skipped down to hit a majestic four but pulled the next ball high in the air and was easily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-demolish-south-africa-to-reach-t20-world-cup-cricket-final-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealand-demolish-south-africa-to-reach-t20-world-cup-cricket-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Savage' Seifert scores brilliant half-century for New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Seifert scores a half-century in 28 balls, finishing with 57 off 30, n a dominant opening for New Zealand against South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/savage-seifert-scores-brilliant-half-century-for-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/savage-seifert-scores-brilliant-half-century-for-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand's Allen smashes five consecutive boundaries in same over]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand's Finn Allen smashes five boundaries from the first five balls of Corbin Bosch's over during their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealands-allen-smashes-five-consecutive-boundaries-in-same-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/new-zealands-allen-smashes-five-consecutive-boundaries-in-same-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Brook backs ‘awesome’ England to find a way past India into T20 World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain hails team &lsquo;unity&rsquo; before Mumbai semi-finalJamie Overton expected to return to England XIEngland have abandoned their pursuit of perfection as they plot a path to victory over India and a place in the T20 World Cup final but Harry Brook remains confident they can beat any opponent. &ldquo;This team is awesome,&rdquo; the captain said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re never out of the game.&rdquo;England have stuttered and stumbled their way to last four, impressive at times but always flaw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brook-backs-awesome-england-to-find-a-way-past-india-into-t20-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brook-backs-awesome-england-to-find-a-way-past-india-into-t20-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Kock misjudges catch after running 'a mile' to take it]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock misjudges a catch after running 29m to take it against New Zealand in their T20 World Cup semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/de-kock-misjudges-catch-after-running-a-mile-to-take-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/de-kock-misjudges-catch-after-running-a-mile-to-take-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's Jansen hits 27-ball half-century]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's Marco Jansen makes a half-century in just 27 balls, including five sixes, during their T20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africas-jansen-hits-27-ball-half-century/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africas-jansen-hits-27-ball-half-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Extraordinary drop!' New Zealand's Phillips fluffs simple catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand's Glenn Phillips spills a routine catch after South Africa batter David Miller finds him near the boundary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/extraordinary-drop-new-zealands-phillips-fluffs-simple-catch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/extraordinary-drop-new-zealands-phillips-fluffs-simple-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McConchie takes two in two as New Zealand make early inroads]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand's Cole McConchie takes two wickets in two balls to remove South Africa's Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton in their T20 World Cup semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mcconchie-takes-two-in-two-as-new-zealand-make-early-inroads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mcconchie-takes-two-in-two-as-new-zealand-make-early-inroads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa v New Zealand: T20 World Cup cricket semi-final – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[T20 World Cup updates from Kolkata; 1.30pm GMT start<br />
Today&rsquo;s edition of The Spin | Follow on Bluesky &ldquo;I wish cricket was that easy,&rdquo; said Aiden Markram, the South Africa captain and the highest-scoring batter remaining in the competition. &ldquo;Both teams have played a lot of cricket since [SA beat New Zealand in the group stage] and it&rsquo;s a completely fresh start. I don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s as straightforward as being able to repeat that again. With regards to us be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-v-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-cricket-semi-final-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-v-new-zealand-t20-world-cup-cricket-semi-final-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Going for gold? Why China’s female cricketers may benefit from Olympic aim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cricket Research Network was told how the sport is perceived in China and why the women&rsquo;s side is seen as the national teamThe Cambridge wind had a February chill, and the trees at Fenner&rsquo;s were still without any spring decoration, but the old bleachers to the side and the pavilion, largely unchanged since the 1980s, were reminders of a new season just a turn of the calendar away.Fenner&rsquo;s cricket ground sits next door to Hughes Hall, where the Cricket Research Network held]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-going-for-gold-why-chinas-female-cricketers-may-benefit-from-olympic-aim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-going-for-gold-why-chinas-female-cricketers-may-benefit-from-olympic-aim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciver-Brunt eyes 'Euros moment' in home World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt hopes her England team can create their own &ldquo;Euros moment&rdquo; at the home T20 World Cup this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-eyes-euros-moment-in-home-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sciver-brunt-eyes-euros-moment-in-home-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson phone call sealed Singh Dale's Lancs move]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chance to bowl alongside Sir James Anderson was a clinching factor in Ajeet Singh Dale's move to Lancashire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/anderson-phone-call-sealed-singh-dales-lancs-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/anderson-phone-call-sealed-singh-dales-lancs-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England Lions arrive back in UK from UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The England Lions squad and staff arrive back in the UK following the cancellation of the rest of their limited-overs series against Pakistan Shaheens in the United Arab Emirates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-lions-arrive-back-in-uk-from-uae/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-lions-arrive-back-in-uk-from-uae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We back ourselves in one-offs’: Black Caps plan revenge against South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Santner&rsquo;s New Zealand side face their T20 World Cup group-stage conquerers in an intriguing semi-finalIn Colombo on Saturday New Zealand&rsquo;s players and staff gathered in small groups at various locations around the city. One assembled in a beachside bar overlooking the Laccadive Sea, where they shared snacks, nursed drinks and tried their best to engage in conversation while making furtive glances towards the big screen. There was another in the team hotel, crammed into the r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/we-back-ourselves-in-one-offs-black-caps-plan-revenge-against-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/we-back-ourselves-in-one-offs-black-caps-plan-revenge-against-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blain reinstated to Cricket Scotland Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former fast bowler John Blain is to be reinstated to the Cricket Scotland Hall of Fame following his suspension in July 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/blain-reinstated-to-cricket-scotland-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/blain-reinstated-to-cricket-scotland-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it time to trust South Africa as World Cup 'favourites'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa are the only unbeaten team left at the T20 World Cup and go into their semi-final against New Zealandas favourites, so it is time to trust them despite their past in global tournaments?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/is-it-time-to-trust-south-africa-as-world-cup-favourites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/is-it-time-to-trust-south-africa-as-world-cup-favourites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Curran insists India T20 World Cup semi-final holds ‘no fear’ for England]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder &lsquo;excited for the challenge&rsquo; of facing hosts&lsquo;Baz and Brooky are keeping the group nice and calm&rsquo;England have pledged to go into Thursday&rsquo;s T20 World Cup semi-final against India with no fear, with Sam Curran describing the fixture as &ldquo;a dream&rdquo; and &ldquo;a brilliant opportunity&rdquo; about which they are feeling &ldquo;hugely confident&rdquo;.On the face of it the challenge England face is daunting. Though they won all three games in the Supe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sam-curran-insists-india-t20-world-cup-semi-final-holds-no-fear-for-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sam-curran-insists-india-t20-world-cup-semi-final-holds-no-fear-for-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lehmann wants more ruthlessness from Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Darren Lehmann believes a stronger squad will lead to greater consistency from Northamptonshire in the 2026 county season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lehmann-wants-more-ruthlessness-from-northants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lehmann-wants-more-ruthlessness-from-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 World Cup semi-final preview with Michael Vaughan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Moeran, Michael Vaughan &amp; Prakash Wakankar preview England&rsquo;s semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-world-cup-semi-final-preview-with-michael-vaughan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-world-cup-semi-final-preview-with-michael-vaughan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England have better spinners and can beat India in semi-final - Vaughan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England captain Michael Vaughan says England have a better spin attack than India and he has a "funny feeling" Harry Brook's side will win Thursday's T20 World Cup semi-final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-have-better-spinners-and-can-beat-india-in-semi-final-vaughan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-have-better-spinners-and-can-beat-india-in-semi-final-vaughan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We'll lose counties' - Bransgrove warning to ECB]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire Cricket group chairman Rod Bransgrove calls for the ECB to provide support to counties with fewer financial opportunities in a bid to help "level the playing field".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/well-lose-counties-bransgrove-warning-to-ecb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/well-lose-counties-bransgrove-warning-to-ecb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guns and curfews: How Jammu and Kashmir defied the odds to take India cricket crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cricket team of the disputed region has won their first Ranji Trophy, India&rsquo;s premier domestic cricket championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/guns-and-curfews-how-jammu-and-kashmir-defied-the-odds-to-take-india-cricket-crown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/guns-and-curfews-how-jammu-and-kashmir-defied-the-odds-to-take-india-cricket-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flintoff signs contract extension with Lancashire]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Lions player Rocky Flintoff is one of three Lancashire academy graduates to agree new deals with the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/flintoff-signs-contract-extension-with-lancashire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/flintoff-signs-contract-extension-with-lancashire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hundred 2026 - men's and women's squads so far]]></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-mens-and-womens-squads-so-far/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-hundred-2026-mens-and-womens-squads-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rauf leads Pakistan players on final Hundred list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast bowler Haris Rauf is put forward as a 'marquee' player in the auction for The Hundred, alongside 13 other men from Pakistan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rauf-leads-pakistan-players-on-final-hundred-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rauf-leads-pakistan-players-on-final-hundred-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Archer may hold key for England against 'fearsome' India]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have some reasons for hope before their T20 World Cup semi-final against India, but other issues show the difficulty of their task.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-archer-may-hold-key-for-england-against-fearsome-india/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-archer-may-hold-key-for-england-against-fearsome-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh Fire owner 'won't discriminate' in auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welsh Fire co-owner Sanjay Govil has told BBC Sport Wales he "won't discriminate against anybody" at the Hundred auction in a few weeks time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/welsh-fire-owner-wont-discriminate-in-auction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/welsh-fire-owner-wont-discriminate-in-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iranian football association unsure if national team will play at World Cup in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;We cannot look forward with hope,&rsquo; says FFIRI presidentEngland Lions match in Abu Dhabi cancelled due to warThe president of Iran&rsquo;s football federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the US after the US and Israeli bombardment of the country.&ldquo;What is certain is that after this attack, we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope,&rdquo; Mehdi Taj said to the sports portal Varzesh3 as Iran traded strikes with I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/iranian-football-association-unsure-if-national-team-will-play-at-world-cup-in-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/iranian-football-association-unsure-if-national-team-will-play-at-world-cup-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men's T20 World Cup semi-finals - schedule &amp; how to follow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the Men's T20 World Cup as the tournament reaches the knockout stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mens-t20-world-cup-semi-finals-schedule-amp-how-to-follow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mens-t20-world-cup-semi-finals-schedule-amp-how-to-follow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strongman Samson takes India past West Indies to set up England semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samson guides India to five-wicket win to reach last fourT20 World Cup co-hosts play England in Mumbai on ThursdayFor the third time in three T20 World Cups, England will meet India in the semi-finals, after the co-hosts beat West Indies in what was in effect a quarter-final on Sunday night to seal their place in the final four and knock out their opponents.Sanju Samson, who lost his place in the side on the eve of the tournament before being recalled after India&rsquo;s humbling Super 8s defeat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/strongman-samson-takes-india-past-west-indies-to-set-up-england-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/strongman-samson-takes-india-past-west-indies-to-set-up-england-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[India secure a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with England after a five-wicket victory over West Indies thanks to Sanju Samson's scintillating unbeaten 97.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-set-up-england-semi-final-at-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-set-up-england-semi-final-at-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the T20 World Cup Super 8s finished]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport assesses who needs what to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-the-t20-world-cup-super-8s-finished/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-the-t20-world-cup-super-8s-finished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India see off West Indies to book semi-final with England]]></title><description><![CDATA[India beat West Indies by five wickets to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, where the hosts will meet England at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-see-off-west-indies-to-book-semi-final-with-england/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-see-off-west-indies-to-book-semi-final-with-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samson hits 97 to help India chase down West Indies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanju Samson scores an unbeaten 97 runs off 50 balls, to give India a five-wicket win over West Indies and progress to the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/samson-hits-97-to-help-india-chase-down-west-indies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/samson-hits-97-to-help-india-chase-down-west-indies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa power past Zimbabwe to seal Super 8s top spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to finish top of Group 1 in the Super 8s and set up a semi-final against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-power-past-zimbabwe-to-seal-super-8s-top-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-power-past-zimbabwe-to-seal-super-8s-top-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They have ticked every box' - South Africa set up New Zealand semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/they-have-ticked-every-box-south-africa-set-up-new-zealand-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/they-have-ticked-every-box-south-africa-set-up-new-zealand-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A nice way to sign off in yellow' - Australia's Healy hits 158 in last ODI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alyssa Healy ends her one-day international career with a stunning 158 as Australia complete a clean sweep in the 50-over series against India in Hobart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-nice-way-to-sign-off-in-yellow-australias-healy-hits-158-in-last-odi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-nice-way-to-sign-off-in-yellow-australias-healy-hits-158-in-last-odi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia hammer India by 185 runs in third women’s one-day cricket international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia set India 410 for victory and then their bowlers were far too good as they swept the ODI leg of the series2nd over: Australia 11-0 (Healy 9, Litchfield 2)Kashvee opens the bowling from the other end &ndash; she was certainly the pick of the bowlers for India on Friday. However, Litchfield is keen to get going and finds a gap in the infield immediately, driving it through cover for a single. And that has inspired Healy into action as well, she cuts it well for four &ndash; the first bou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-hammer-india-by-185-runs-in-third-womens-one-day-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-hammer-india-by-185-runs-in-third-womens-one-day-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia hammer India by 185 runs in third women’s one-day cricket international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia set India 410 for victory and then their bowlers were far too good as they swept the ODI leg of the series2nd over: Australia 11-0 (Healy 9, Litchfield 2)Kashvee opens the bowling from the other end &ndash; she was certainly the pick of the bowlers for India on Friday. However, Litchfield is keen to get going and finds a gap in the infield immediately, driving it through cover for a single. And that has inspired Healy into action as well, she cuts it well for four &ndash; the first bou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-hammer-india-by-185-runs-in-third-womens-one-day-cricket-international-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-hammer-india-by-185-runs-in-third-womens-one-day-cricket-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v India: third women’s one-day cricket international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the ODI at Bellerive Oval in HobartPlay starts at 2.50pm AEDT/9.20am ISTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email1. Smriti Mandhana2. Pratika Rawal Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-third-womens-one-day-cricket-international-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-third-womens-one-day-cricket-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB in touch with government about Lions squad in UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The England Lions squad are "following official advice" in the UAE after Iran launched attacks throughout the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-in-touch-with-government-about-lions-squad-in-uae/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-in-touch-with-government-about-lions-squad-in-uae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He hit three sixes in a row, then...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dashun Shanaka superbly hits three sixes in a row to give Sri Lanka hope, but fails to score any runs on the last two balls as they narrowly lose against Pakistan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/he-hit-three-sixes-in-a-row-then/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/he-hit-three-sixes-in-a-row-then/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan crash out of T20 World Cup despite victory against Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan 212-8. Sri Lanka 207-6. Pakistan win by five runsNew Zealand into semi-finals on net run-ratePakistan went out of the T20 World Cup despite a five-run victory against Sri Lanka in the Group Two Super 8s match in Pallekele on Saturday.Their inferior net run rate meant Pakistan had to win convincingly against Sri Lanka in order to pip New Zealand and join group winners England in the semi-finals. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-crash-out-of-t20-world-cup-despite-victory-against-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-crash-out-of-t20-world-cup-despite-victory-against-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan knocked out of T20 World Cup as New Zealand reach semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sahibzada Farhan makes a superb century as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five runs in the T20 World Cup Super 8s but miss out on a semi-final spot on net run-rate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-knocked-out-of-t20-world-cup-as-new-zealand-reach-semis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-knocked-out-of-t20-world-cup-as-new-zealand-reach-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's been the standout player' - Farhan hits century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sahibzada Farhan hits his second century of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, to boost Pakistan's chances of a wide margin victory over Sri Lanka to secure a place in the semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-been-the-standout-player-farhan-hits-century/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-been-the-standout-player-farhan-hits-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahmed plays down hope of semi-final place - can he fit in England XI?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England all-rounder Rehan Ahmed plays down his hopes of selection for the T20 World Cup semi-finals despite his crucial role in Friday's win over New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ahmed-plays-down-hope-of-semi-final-place-can-he-fit-in-england-xi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ahmed-plays-down-hope-of-semi-final-place-can-he-fit-in-england-xi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Baz said play like Sehwag' - an England win that felt like the good times]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's win over New Zealand felt a return to the good times under Brendon McCullum but there are only so many times you can go to the well, writes Matthew Henry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/baz-said-play-like-sehwag-an-england-win-that-felt-like-the-good-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/baz-said-play-like-sehwag-an-england-win-that-felt-like-the-good-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat New Zealand by four wickets: T20 Cricket World Cup Super 8s – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England beat New Zealand by four wickets in the final over of their Super 8s match in Colombo4th over: New Zealand 28-0 (Seifert 11, Allen 16) Dawson wheels away, Allen trots out of the crease and pulverises a full ball over the bowler&rsquo;s head for SIX. &ldquo;If it is up it is off&rdquo; says Nasser Hussain on the Tv comms. Dawson recovers well though, singles the order of the rest of the over. Archer is coming back for a third on the bounce.3rd over: New Zealand 17-0 (Seifert 8, Allen 8) A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-new-zealand-by-four-wickets-t20-cricket-world-cup-super-8s-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-new-zealand-by-four-wickets-t20-cricket-world-cup-super-8s-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacks &amp; Ahmed carry England to another thrilling win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England take real momentum into the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed secure a gripping four-wicket victory over New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacks-amp-ahmed-carry-england-to-another-thrilling-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacks-amp-ahmed-carry-england-to-another-thrilling-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahmed and Jacks rally to lead England to thrilling win over New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks lead England to an unlikely four-wicket win over New Zealand in a nail-biting finish at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ahmed-and-jacks-rally-to-lead-england-to-thrilling-win-over-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ahmed-and-jacks-rally-to-lead-england-to-thrilling-win-over-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacks and Ahmed find dramatic late blitz to earn England unlikely win over New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[England 161-6 beat New Zealand 159-7 by four wicketsLate flurry of runs from allrounders proves crucialWill Jacks and Rehan Ahmed starred as England defied a sluggish pitch to lay down a marker for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup following an unlikely four-wicket win over New Zealand.Already guaranteed a top-two spot in their Super 8 group after wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Pallekele, England were staring defeat in the face as they required 42 from the last 17 balls. Continue reading]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacks-and-ahmed-find-dramatic-late-blitz-to-earn-england-unlikely-win-over-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacks-and-ahmed-find-dramatic-late-blitz-to-earn-england-unlikely-win-over-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat New Zealand by four wickets: T20 Cricket World Cup Super 8s – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the match in Colombo; 1.30pm GMT start<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | And you can mail James4th over: New Zealand 28-0 (Seifert 11, Allen 16) Dawson wheels away, Allen trots out of the crease and pulverises a full ball over the bowler&rsquo;s head for SIX. &ldquo;If it is up it is off&rdquo; says Nasser Hussain on the Tv comms. Dawson recovers well though, singles the order of the rest of the over. Archer is coming back for a third on the bounce.3rd over: New Zealand 17-0 (Seife]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-new-zealand-by-four-wickets-t20-cricket-world-cup-super-8s-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-new-zealand-by-four-wickets-t20-cricket-world-cup-super-8s-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perfect pitches for historic matches | Letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Dudding and Alan Burkitt-Gray bowl up some cricket grounds withinUnesco world heritage sitesAlex Preston, in his travel feature on Corfu (21 February), writes about playing with the Lord&rsquo;s Taverners on &ldquo;the only cricket pitch in the world I know that&rsquo;s set within a Unesco world heritage site&rdquo;. Wonderful though the cricket ground in Corfu undoubtedly is, I&nbsp;am surprised that Preston&rsquo;s fellow Taverner, Andy Caddick of Somerset and England, didn&rsquo;t let h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perfect-pitches-for-historic-matches-letters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/perfect-pitches-for-historic-matches-letters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England duo Ecclestone &amp; Gaur pen Lancashire deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophie Ecclestone and Mahika Gaur will play for Lancashire in 2026 around their England commitments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-duo-ecclestone-amp-gaur-pen-lancashire-deals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-duo-ecclestone-amp-gaur-pen-lancashire-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's broken pixels!' Extraordinary six from Brook crashes into screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook hits a humongous six for England against New Zealand, as the ball flies over square leg and into the stadium screen at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-broken-pixels-extraordinary-six-from-brook-crashes-into-screen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-broken-pixels-extraordinary-six-from-brook-crashes-into-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You're joking!' - Buttler's 'miserable run' continues with two-ball duck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos Buttler's struggles continue at the T20 World Cup as the England batter is caught behind for a two-ball duck against New Zealand, making it five consecutive innings without reaching double figures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/youre-joking-buttlers-miserable-run-continues-with-two-ball-duck/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/youre-joking-buttlers-miserable-run-continues-with-two-ball-duck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voll ton helps Australia win Healy's last ODI series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Voll struck her second international century as Australia beat India by five wickets in the second ODI to complete the series win with a game to spare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/voll-ton-helps-australia-win-healys-last-odi-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/voll-ton-helps-australia-win-healys-last-odi-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v New Zealand: T20 Cricket World Cup Super 8s – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the match in Colombo; 1.30pm GMT start<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | And you can mail JamesStick. Move. Drop?England have qualified for the semi-finals of the T20 world cup but there is one thing nagging away at them &ndash; the form of Jos Buttler. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-t20-cricket-world-cup-super-8s-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-new-zealand-t20-cricket-world-cup-super-8s-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Voll powers Australia to series-clinching victory over India in second women’s cricket ODI – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong batting performance by the hosts top order seals a dominant one-day international win in Hobart3rd over: India 14-0 (Rawal 11, Mandhana 3) Mandhana stretches to make use of Schutt offering too much width for a single to deep point. Schutt has the ball moving around but Rawal hits against the swing into her to crunch the first boundary of the innings through cover. Rawal repeats the shot for the same result as the fast outfield favours the batters.2nd over: India 5-0 (Rawal 3, Mandhana 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/georgia-voll-powers-australia-to-series-clinching-victory-over-india-in-second-womens-cricket-odi-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/georgia-voll-powers-australia-to-series-clinching-victory-over-india-in-second-womens-cricket-odi-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia power to series-clinching victory over India in second women’s cricket ODI – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong batting performance by two young stars seals a dominant win for the home team in Hobart3rd over: India 14-0 (Rawal 11, Mandhana 3) Mandhana stretches to make use of Schutt offering too much width for a single to deep point. Schutt has the ball moving around but Rawal hits against the swing into her to crunch the first boundary of the innings through cover. Rawal repeats the shot for the same result as the fast outfield favours the batters.2nd over: India 5-0 (Rawal 3, Mandhana 2) Darcie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-power-to-series-clinching-victory-over-india-in-second-womens-cricket-odi-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-power-to-series-clinching-victory-over-india-in-second-womens-cricket-odi-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v India: second women’s one-day cricket international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the match at Bellerive Oval in HobartPlay starts at 2.50pm AEDT/9.20am ISTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailHello and welcome to live coverage of the second women&rsquo;s one-day international between Australia and India in Hobart. The multi-format series is all square after the tourists claimed a 4-2 lead on points during a drought-breaking T20I series win, and Australia bounced back to win the opening ODI by six wickets in Brisbane on Tuesday. Two more points will be on offe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-second-womens-one-day-cricket-international-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-second-womens-one-day-cricket-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘He’s doing all he can’: England back Buttler to end miserable run of form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batter will play in Friday&rsquo;s match against New ZealandWinner of the game will top the group in Super 8sEngland have not committed to fielding their strongest side in Friday&rsquo;s do-not-necessarily-have-to-win T20 World Cup encounter with New &shy;Zealand but Jos Buttler will be given the chance to turn around his &shy;miserable run of form, with the team&rsquo;s coaching staff convinced that a return to familiar lofty standards is&nbsp;imminent.After six games at the tournament, Buttler]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-doing-all-he-can-england-back-buttler-to-end-miserable-run-of-form/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-doing-all-he-can-england-back-buttler-to-end-miserable-run-of-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India overpower Zimbabwe to restore hopes of semi-final spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champions India keep their T20 World Cup semi-final hopes alive, by eliminating opponents Zimbabwe from the tournament with a 72-run victory in Chennai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-overpower-zimbabwe-to-restore-hopes-of-semi-final-spot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-overpower-zimbabwe-to-restore-hopes-of-semi-final-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India thrash Zimbabwe to revive T20 World Cup hopes and South Africa close on semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharma and Pandya speed India towards 72-run win Proteas&rsquo; Markram leads nine-wicket win over West IndiesA rampant India piled up a record total and handed Zimbabwe a 72-run shellacking in a Super 8s contest to revive their Twenty20 World Cup title defence. Sent in, the hosts blasted 256 for four, the tournament&rsquo;s highest score this year, after Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya struck blistering half-centuries.It rained 17 sixes and as many fours at Chennai&rsquo;s MA Chidambaram Stad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-thrash-zimbabwe-to-revive-t20-world-cup-hopes-and-south-africa-close-on-semis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-thrash-zimbabwe-to-revive-t20-world-cup-hopes-and-south-africa-close-on-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who needs what to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport assesses who needs what to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-needs-what-to-reach-t20-world-cup-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/who-needs-what-to-reach-t20-world-cup-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India beat Zimbabwe to keep title defence alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champions India pile on 256-4 as they eliminate Zimbabwe from the T20 World Cup with victory in Chennai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-beat-zimbabwe-to-keep-title-defence-alive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-beat-zimbabwe-to-keep-title-defence-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa see off West Indies to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa put on an impressive run chase to beat West Indies by nine wickets with 3.5 overs to spare, to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-see-off-west-indies-to-reach-t20-world-cup-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-see-off-west-indies-to-reach-t20-world-cup-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharma overcomes struggles to reach fifty against Zimbabwe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having been dismissed for three consecutive ducks, Abhishek Sharma returns to form with a half-century off 26 balls in India's T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Zimbabwe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sharma-overcomes-struggles-to-reach-fifty-against-zimbabwe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sharma-overcomes-struggles-to-reach-fifty-against-zimbabwe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England consider spinner Ahmed for Colombo turner]]></title><description><![CDATA[England will consider leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for Friday's T20 World Cup match against New Zealand with spinning conditions expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-consider-spinner-ahmed-for-colombo-turner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-consider-spinner-ahmed-for-colombo-turner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa stay unbeaten with win over West Indies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aiden Markram smacks 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-stay-unbeaten-with-win-over-west-indies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-stay-unbeaten-with-win-over-west-indies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset's James Rew signs new three-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset wicketkeeper-batter James Rew signs a new three-year contract with the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somersets-james-rew-signs-new-three-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/somersets-james-rew-signs-new-three-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa close on T20 World Cup semi-finals after thrashing West Indies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Markram&rsquo;s unbeaten 82 proves pivotal in emphatic chaseDe Kock and Rickelton also impress in nine-wicket winSouth Africa took a giant leap toward the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after a dominant nine-wicket win over West Indies on Thursday.A whirlwind 95-run opening partnership between the captain, Aiden Markram (82 not out), and Quinton de Kock (47) in eight overs made short work of the chase. Ryan Rickelton added an unbeaten 45 and South Africa motored to 177 for one in 16.1 overs and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-close-on-t20-world-cup-semi-finals-after-thrashing-west-indies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-close-on-t20-world-cup-semi-finals-after-thrashing-west-indies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marvellous Markram powers South Africa to emphatic win over West Indies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aiden Markram's unbeaten 82 runs off 46 balls, propels South Africa to an emphatic nine-wicket win over the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Super 8smatch in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/marvellous-markram-powers-south-africa-to-emphatic-win-over-west-indies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/marvellous-markram-powers-south-africa-to-emphatic-win-over-west-indies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland batter Munsey joins Notts for T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notts Outlaws sign Scotland batter George Munsey for this year's T20 Blast campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-batter-munsey-joins-notts-for-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-batter-munsey-joins-notts-for-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[English cricket’s hunger for Indian money has led it into a moral and legal minefield | Barney Ronay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potential exclusion of Pakistan players in the Hundred could breach UK laws on discrimination and leave ECB exposedThe thing about inviting a tiger round for tea is, for all the excitement, the fur, the teeth, the muscles, they do tend to walk off with your dinner and drink all the water in the taps. The thing about saying yes to the person with the biggest stick is, in the end, you don&rsquo;t get to say yes, or no, or anything at all. And that person still has a very big stick.The thing about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/english-crickets-hunger-for-indian-money-has-led-it-into-a-moral-and-legal-minefield-barney-ronay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/english-crickets-hunger-for-indian-money-has-led-it-into-a-moral-and-legal-minefield-barney-ronay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup after heavy defeat by New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Co-hosts Sri Lanka crash out of the T20 World Cup after collapsing to a 61-run defeat by New Zealand in Colombo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-out-of-t20-world-cup-after-heavy-defeat-by-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-out-of-t20-world-cup-after-heavy-defeat-by-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka collapse against New Zealand to exit T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Co-hosts Sri Lanka are out of the T20 World Cup after collapsing to a 61-run defeat by New Zealand in Colombo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-collapse-against-new-zealand-to-exit-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-collapse-against-new-zealand-to-exit-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stumps clattered!' Henry bowls Nissanka for golden duck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Henry gets New Zealand off to a blistering start as Pathum Nissanka is dismissed with the first delivery of Sri Lanka's innings in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super 8s match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumps-clattered-henry-bowls-nissanka-for-golden-duck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumps-clattered-henry-bowls-nissanka-for-golden-duck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What should England do about Jos Buttler?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the options facing England amid Jos Buttler's struggles at the T20 World Cup. Could they really drop their former captain?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-should-england-do-about-jos-buttler/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-should-england-do-about-jos-buttler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Zimbabwean breakout at T20 World Cup has fans rejoicing renaissance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swelling fanbase has been in dreamland this past month as Zimbabwe have defied all expectations in the competitionDean du Plessis could tell that Zimbabwean cricket had turned a corner by the noise of the crowd. The veteran broadcaster, who was born blind, has forged a remarkable career as a commentator by distinguishing the game&rsquo;s almost imperceptible audio shifts. He can tell a slower ball has been bowled by the fractional delay before ball meets bat. He can tell if a batter has pressed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-zimbabwean-breakout-at-t20-world-cup-has-fans-rejoicing-renaissance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-zimbabwean-breakout-at-t20-world-cup-has-fans-rejoicing-renaissance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan players will not be excluded from Hundred, insist ECB and all teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket board and eight franchises issue joint statementECB sent email to teams warning against discriminationThe England and Wales Cricket Board and all eight of The Hundred teams have jointly insisted the competition is &ldquo;inclusive and open to all&rdquo; amid claims Pakistan players could be frozen out by the Indian-owned franchises.It had been reported by the BBC that Manchester Super Giants, MI London, Southern Brave and Sunrisers Leeds would not consider any Pakistan cricketers at The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-players-will-not-be-excluded-from-hundred-insist-ecb-and-all-teams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-players-will-not-be-excluded-from-hundred-insist-ecb-and-all-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Zimbabwe returned from abyss to World Cup resurgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup - this is the story of their resurgence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-zimbabwe-returned-from-abyss-to-world-cup-resurgence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-zimbabwe-returned-from-abyss-to-world-cup-resurgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ian McKellen lip-syncs the unheard tapes of the matchstick artist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ian-mckellen-lip-syncs-the-unheard-tapes-of-the-matchstick-artist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ian-mckellen-lip-syncs-the-unheard-tapes-of-the-matchstick-artist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The day Brook showed he is an England leader']]></title><description><![CDATA[After an immature winter, Harry Brook's mature and majestic century against Pakistan proved he is England's leader for the future, writes Matthew Henry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-day-brook-showed-he-is-an-england-leader/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-day-brook-showed-he-is-an-england-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Brook relieved to lead England into last four after ‘the hardest winter of my life’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Century secures win against Pakistan in T20 World Cup Brook: &lsquo;It&rsquo;s nice to see some rewards for my hard work&rsquo;Sometimes Harry Brook makes everything look easy but some of his recent experiences have been anything but painless, and after scoring a sublime century to steer his team into the World Cup semi-finals England&rsquo;s white-ball captain described his past few months as &ldquo;probably the hardest of my life&rdquo;.Brook endured a disappointing Ashes, scoring just two hal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brook-relieved-to-lead-england-into-last-four-after-the-hardest-winter-of-my-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brook-relieved-to-lead-england-into-last-four-after-the-hardest-winter-of-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundred players 'must not be excluded on nationality grounds']]></title><description><![CDATA[All teams in The Hundred are "committed to selection being based solely on performance", say the competition's eight franchises and the England and Wales Cricket Board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hundred-players-must-not-be-excluded-on-nationality-grounds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hundred-players-must-not-be-excluded-on-nationality-grounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England through to semis after thrilling win over Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook scores a sensational century under pressure to lead England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Pallekele.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-through-to-semis-after-thrilling-win-over-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-through-to-semis-after-thrilling-win-over-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning Brook century leads England into semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook's majestic century leads England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a two-wicket victory over Pakistan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stunning-brook-century-leads-england-into-semis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stunning-brook-century-leads-england-into-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England edge past Pakistan: T20 Cricket World Cup Super 8s – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brilliant century from Harry Brook helped England to a two-wicket win that qualified them for the semi-finals with a match to spare Pakistan: 1 Sahibzada Farhan, 2 Saim Ayub, 3 Salman Ali Agha (capt), 4 Babar Azam, 5 Fakhar Zaman, 6 Shadab Khan, 7 Usman Khan (wk), 8 Mohammad Nawaz, 9 Shaheen Afridi, 10 Salman Mirza, 11 Usman Tariq.England: 1 Phil Salt, 2 Jos Buttler (wk), 3 Jacob Bethell, 4 Tom Banton, 5 Harry Brook (capt), 6 Sam Curran, 7 Will Jacks, 8 Liam Dawson, 9 Jamie Overton, 10 Jofra A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-edge-past-pakistan-t20-cricket-world-cup-super-8s-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-edge-past-pakistan-t20-cricket-world-cup-super-8s-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harry Brook’s 50-ball century blazes England past Pakistan into T20 World Cup semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super 8s: England, 166-8, bt Pakistan, 164-9, by 2 wicketsCaptain Brook hits 100 to set up final-over winFor all their faults and frailties, their fluffs and fumbles, England are also the first team to secure a place in the World Cup semi-finals, their spot secured by victory over Pakistan and by the sensational Harry Brook century that drove them towards it.After coming in just one ball into England&rsquo;s innings and watching the rest of England&rsquo;s top five fluff their lines, England&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brooks-50-ball-century-blazes-england-past-pakistan-into-t20-world-cup-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/harry-brooks-50-ball-century-blazes-england-past-pakistan-into-t20-world-cup-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A truly extraordinary innings' - Brook makes first T20 international century]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Harry Brook reaches his first century in T20 internationals off 50 balls and becomes the second England player to score a hundred in a T20 World Cup chase, following Alex Hales' 116 v Sri Lanka in 2014.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-truly-extraordinary-innings-brook-makes-first-t20-international-century/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-truly-extraordinary-innings-brook-makes-first-t20-international-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England edge past Pakistan by two wickets to reach T20 Cricket World Cup semis – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[T20 World Cup latest from Pallekele; start: 1.30pm GMT<br />
Sign up to our weekly newsletter, The Spin | Email Daniel Pakistan: 1 Sahibzada Farhan, 2 Saim Ayub, 3 Salman Ali Agha (capt), 4 Babar Azam, 5 Fakhar Zaman, 6 Shadab Khan, 7 Usman Khan (wk), 8 Mohammad Nawaz, 9 Shaheen Afridi, 10 Salman Mirza, 11 Usman Tariq.England: 1 Phil Salt, 2 Jos Buttler (wk), 3 Jacob Bethell, 4 Tom Banton, 5 Harry Brook (capt), 6 Sam Curran, 7 Will Jacks, 8 Liam Dawson, 9 Jamie Overton, 10 Jofra Archer, 11 Adil Rashi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-edge-past-pakistan-by-two-wickets-to-reach-t20-cricket-world-cup-semis-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-edge-past-pakistan-by-two-wickets-to-reach-t20-cricket-world-cup-semis-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt out first ball as Pakistan make 'perfect start']]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan get off to a "perfect start" as England opener Phil Salt is out first ball caught by Usman Khan off the bowling of Shaheen Shah Afridi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/salt-out-first-ball-as-pakistan-make-perfect-start/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/salt-out-first-ball-as-pakistan-make-perfect-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dawson takes back-to-back wickets against Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liam Dawson takes back-to-back wickets for England to reduce Pakistan to 146-7 in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dawson-takes-back-to-back-wickets-against-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dawson-takes-back-to-back-wickets-against-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farhan hits superb half-century against England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan hits a superb 63 off 45 balls before being removed lbw by Jamie Overton in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match against England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/farhan-hits-superb-half-century-against-england/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/farhan-hits-superb-half-century-against-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overton takes 'fabulous' catch to remove Salman]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Jamie Overton shows "terrific athleticism" to take remove Salman Ali Agha to leave Pakistan 27-2 in their T20 World Cup Super 8 game in Pallekele.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/overton-takes-fabulous-catch-to-remove-salman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/overton-takes-fabulous-catch-to-remove-salman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v Pakistan: T20 Cricket World Cup Super 8s – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[T20 World Cup latest from Pallekele; start: 1.30pm GMT<br />
Sign up to our weekly newsletter, The Spin | Email Daniel If Jos Buttler fails again today, is his position under threat? My sense is not, because he&rsquo;s earned himself credit &ndash; and he&rsquo;ll hope the track they&rsquo;re playing on today has a bit more pace in it than Sunday&rsquo;s. If that&rsquo;s so, and it&rsquo;s meant to be, I wonder if England consider playing Josh Tongue; again, my sense is not, batting depth prioritised]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-pakistan-t20-cricket-world-cup-super-8s-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-pakistan-t20-cricket-world-cup-super-8s-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healy starts final series with Australia win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alyssa Healy begins her final series before retirement with a half-century as Australia ease to victory over India in the one-day series opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/healy-starts-final-series-with-australia-win/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/healy-starts-final-series-with-australia-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia beat India by six wickets in first women’s cricket one-day international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[This blog is now closed1st over: India 0-1 (Mandhana 0, Verma 0) Schutt almost has two! Verma tries to counterattack but mistimes a straight drive that is just out of reach of the bowler&rsquo;s left hand in her follow through. Outstanding opening over from the experienced South Australian, who wasn&rsquo;t selected in the original ODI squad, but has come in today with immediate effect, hooping the ball into the right-handers from over the wicket.Schutt&rsquo;s second delivery swings in from wid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-beat-india-by-six-wickets-in-first-womens-cricket-one-day-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-beat-india-by-six-wickets-in-first-womens-cricket-one-day-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland and Ireland to face England at Women's T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland and Ireland will both face hosts England at the Women&rsquo;s T20 World Cup after the draw for this summer's tournament was finalised.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-and-ireland-to-face-england-at-womens-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotland-and-ireland-to-face-england-at-womens-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v India: first women’s cricket one-day international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the opening ODI at Allan Border FieldPlay starts in Brisbane at 1.50pm local/2.50pm AEDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an email 1st over: India 0-1 (Mandhana 0, Verma 0) Schutt almost has two! Verma tries to counterattack but mistimes a straight drive that is just out of reach of the bowler&rsquo;s left hand in her follow through. Outstanding opening over from the experienced South Australian, who wasn&rsquo;t selected in the original ODI squad, but has come in today with immediate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-first-womens-cricket-one-day-international-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-first-womens-cricket-one-day-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian cricket in crisis amid sexual assault allegation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian cricket is in crisis days after the country's World Cup debut as it deals with an allegation of sexual assault by a senior figure within the national governing body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/italian-cricket-in-crisis-amid-sexual-assault-allegation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/italian-cricket-in-crisis-amid-sexual-assault-allegation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hetmyer hammers 85 as West Indies thrash Zimbabwe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shimron Hetmyer stars as West Indies maintain their perfect record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a 107-run win over Zimbabwe to start their Super 8 stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hetmyer-hammers-85-as-west-indies-thrash-zimbabwe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hetmyer-hammers-85-as-west-indies-thrash-zimbabwe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England in sight of semi-finals but face another trial by spin against Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Brook&rsquo;s side have been unconvincing against the turning ball and will face a team that has an attack packed with spinning optionsAfter four wins in five games, and now just one away from sealing a place in the semi&#8209;finals, it is hard to describe England&rsquo;s progress through the World Cup as ugly. But&nbsp;it hasn&rsquo;t been straightforward. Like an inverted swan, everyone can see them struggling &ndash; yet somehow their progress has been, up to this point, serene.There a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-in-sight-of-semi-finals-but-face-another-trial-by-spin-against-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-in-sight-of-semi-finals-but-face-another-trial-by-spin-against-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lovely bit of bowling!' - Motie takes four wickets for WI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch West Indies' Gudakesh Motie take four wickets in a win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lovely-bit-of-bowling-motie-takes-four-wickets-for-wi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lovely-bit-of-bowling-motie-takes-four-wickets-for-wi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hetmyer hits 85 after being dropped twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer hits an 85 after Zimbabwe's Tashinga Musekiwa dropped him twice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hetmyer-hits-85-after-being-dropped-twice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hetmyer-hits-85-after-being-dropped-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Oh no!' - Zimbabwe fielder drops same batter twice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as Zimbabwe's Tashinga Musekiwa drops the ball after a stunning bat from West Indies' Shimron Hetmyer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/oh-no-zimbabwe-fielder-drops-same-batter-twice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/oh-no-zimbabwe-fielder-drops-same-batter-twice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farhan has Hundred hopes despite Indian owners not signing Pakistan players]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sahibzada Farhan &lsquo;very hopeful&rsquo; of securing a deal63 Pakistan players on the 710-player auction longlistPakistan&rsquo;s Sahibzada Farhan has said he remains hopeful of securing a contract to play in the Hundred this year, despite reports that the tournament&rsquo;s four Indian-owned teams will not consider signing players from the country, but he admitted that selection decisions are &ldquo;not in our hands&rdquo;.Farhan, who is the leading run-scorer at the T20 World Cup, is one of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/farhan-has-hundred-hopes-despite-indian-owners-not-signing-pakistan-players/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/farhan-has-hundred-hopes-despite-indian-owners-not-signing-pakistan-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England &amp; South Africa postpone T20 series in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and South Africa postpone a T20 international series against each other which was originally planned for next winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-amp-south-africa-postpone-t20-series-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-amp-south-africa-postpone-t20-series-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England T20 series in South Africa scrapped due to franchise schedule clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[England tour to feature three Tests and three ODIsODIs will be at smaller grounds due to SA20 bookingsEngland&rsquo;s planned Twenty20 series in South Africa next January has been scrapped owing to a clash with the domestic SA20 tournament in the latest indication of the growing primacy of franchise cricket.The Guardian revealed earlier this month that the white-ball leg of England&rsquo;s tour was under threat as a result of a scheduling clash with SA20, which was due to run from 9 January unti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-t20-series-in-south-africa-scrapped-due-to-franchise-schedule-clash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-t20-series-in-south-africa-scrapped-due-to-franchise-schedule-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundred deals 'not in our hands' - Pakistan's Farhan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading batter Sahibzada Farhan says he knows T20 franchises are interested in Pakistan players but admitted whether they are picked in the Hundred auction is "not in our hands".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hundred-deals-not-in-our-hands-pakistans-farhan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hundred-deals-not-in-our-hands-pakistans-farhan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa too good for India in Super 8s opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa recover from a slow start to beat hosts India by 76 runs in their opening game of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-too-good-for-india-in-super-8s-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-too-good-for-india-in-super-8s-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa seal statement win against India]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa underline their credentials as serious challengers for the T20 World Cup with victory against co-hosts and defending champions India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-seal-statement-win-against-india/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-seal-statement-win-against-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's done it again!' - Stubbs takes three catches in an over as India collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's Keshav Maharaj picks up three wickets in an over as team-mate Tristan Stubbs takes all three catches in their T20 World Cup victory over India in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-done-it-again-stubbs-takes-three-catches-in-an-over-as-india-collapse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-done-it-again-stubbs-takes-three-catches-in-an-over-as-india-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - fixtures &amp; results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fixtures, results and scorecards for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mens-t20-world-cup-2026-fixtures-amp-results/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mens-t20-world-cup-2026-fixtures-amp-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's 'Jack of all trades' delivers for Brook again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Jacks, labeled England's 'Jack of all trades' by Harry Brook, delivers again at the T20 World Cup to keep the winter of a lifetime rolling on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-jack-of-all-trades-delivers-for-brook-again/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-jack-of-all-trades-delivers-for-brook-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England bowlers secure crucial win over Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[A superb bowling performance ignites England's T20 World Cup campaign as Harry Brook's side beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-bowlers-secure-crucial-win-over-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-bowlers-secure-crucial-win-over-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowlers shine as England claim big Super 8 win over Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[England win their opening match of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup as they beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs after bowling them out for 95.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bowlers-shine-as-england-claim-big-super-8-win-over-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bowlers-shine-as-england-claim-big-super-8-win-over-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Jacks stars for England as Sri Lanka flail with bat in T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super 8s: England, 146-9, beat Sri Lanka, 95, by 51 runsHarry Brook hails &lsquo;awesome performance&rsquo; in Super 8 winOver the first hour of this match the grass banks on either side of the wicket filled both in numbers and in belief. Dot balls set off boisterous celebrations, wickets provoked delirium. An increasingly joyous crowd whooped as England&rsquo;s batters trooped dolefully to and from the middle. Mexican waves rippled around a stadium already, and prematurely as it turned out, in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/will-jacks-stars-for-england-as-sri-lanka-flail-with-bat-in-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/will-jacks-stars-for-england-as-sri-lanka-flail-with-bat-in-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 World Cup: England win Super 8s opener as Sri Lanka flail with bat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Super 8s: England, 146-9, bt Sri Lanka, 95 out, by 51 runsWill Jacks scores useful 21 and takes three key wicketsOver the first hour of this match the grass banks on either side of the wicket filled both in number and in belief. Dot balls set off boisterous celebrations, wickets provoked delirium. An increasingly joyous crowd whooped as England&rsquo;s batters trooped dolefully to and from the square. Mexican waves rippled around a stadium already, and prematurely as it turned out, in full celeb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-world-cup-england-win-super-8s-opener-as-sri-lanka-flail-with-bat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-world-cup-england-win-super-8s-opener-as-sri-lanka-flail-with-bat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What have you done?!' -  Hemantha out hit wicket for five]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka's Dushan Hemantha is out for five after hitting his wicket as Sri Lanka slip to 69-7 in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match against England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-have-you-done-hemantha-out-hit-wicket-for-five/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/what-have-you-done-hemantha-out-hit-wicket-for-five/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacks takes two wickets in two balls as England make great start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Jacks takes two wickets in two balls as England make a great start in defending their total of 146 in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match against Sri Lanka.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacks-takes-two-wickets-in-two-balls-as-england-make-great-start/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacks-takes-two-wickets-in-two-balls-as-england-make-great-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt hits 62 to set up England win over Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from Phil Salt's 50 against Sri Lanka as England win their opening game in the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/salt-hits-62-to-set-up-england-win-over-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/salt-hits-62-to-set-up-england-win-over-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 World Cup Super 8s: Sri Lanka v England – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Jacks leads an excellent England bowling display as they pocket a win against stuttering Sri Lanka in the Super EightsIn the battle of the anthems, a crushing win by Sri Lanka&rsquo;s jaunty tune. The crowd, with parasol, flag and face paint, sing along enthusiastically.More news from Simon, who has become something of a banana expert on his trip. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-world-cup-super-8s-sri-lanka-v-england-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-world-cup-super-8s-sri-lanka-v-england-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 World Cup: England beat Sri Lanka by 51 runs in Super 8s cricket opener – live reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from 9.30am start (GMT) in Pallekele<br />
Follow us over on Bluesky | And you can email TanyaIn the battle of the anthems, a crushing win by Sri Lanka&rsquo;s jaunty tune. The crowd, with parasol, flag and face paint, sing along enthusiastically.More news from Simon, who has become something of a banana expert on his trip. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-world-cup-england-beat-sri-lanka-by-51-runs-in-super-8s-cricket-opener-live-reaction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/t20-world-cup-england-beat-sri-lanka-by-51-runs-in-super-8s-cricket-opener-live-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECB reminds Hundred franchises of responsibilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The England and Wales Cricket Board writes to the eight Hundred franchises reminding them of their responsibilities around discrimination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-reminds-hundred-franchises-of-responsibilities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ecb-reminds-hundred-franchises-of-responsibilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka v England: T20 World Cup Super 8s cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from 9.30am start (GMT) in Pallekele<br />
Follow us over on Bluesky | And you can email TanyaYesterday, the opening Super Eight match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Colombo was washed out without a ball bowled, with both sides taking one point.Good morning! After skirting around the edges of the tournament for a few weeks, here, at last, be monsters. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-v-england-t20-world-cup-super-8s-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-v-england-t20-world-cup-super-8s-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NZ-Pakistan match abandoned because of rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening match of the T20 World Cup's Super Eight stage between New Zealand and Pakistan in Colombo is abandoned without a ball bowled because of rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nz-pakistan-match-abandoned-because-of-rain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nz-pakistan-match-abandoned-because-of-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three games to save a job? No excuses if England fail again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The T20 World Cup Super 8s may present Brendon McCullum with the chance to save his England job &ndash; should he want to continue into the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/three-games-to-save-a-job-no-excuses-if-england-fail-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/three-games-to-save-a-job-no-excuses-if-england-fail-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India condemn Australia to first home series loss since 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[India secure a historic series victory over Australia with a 17-run win against the hosts in the third and final T20I fixture in Adelaide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-condemn-australia-to-first-home-series-loss-since-2017/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-condemn-australia-to-first-home-series-loss-since-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India beat Australia by 17 runs in third women’s T20 international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shreyanka Patil claimed key wickets as India held off Australia&rsquo;s chase to clinch victory in the third T20i and series2nd over: India 14-0 (Smriti 5, Shafali 3)Gardner comes in for the second over to open from the other end. Shafali attacks immediately, coming down the pitch and attempts to drive it back over Gardner&rsquo;s head, but the ball catches the edge instead. It falls safely, just past Litchfield and Shafali is off the mark. It&rsquo;s a fairly tight over from Gardner, just four]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-beat-australia-by-17-runs-in-third-womens-t20-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-beat-australia-by-17-runs-in-third-womens-t20-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brook says overlooking Pakistan players for The Hundred would be ‘a shame’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain urges four Indian-owned sides to think againSunrisers Leeds player will not lead side this yearHarry Brook has called on teams in this year&rsquo;s Hundred to embrace Pakistan players after it was reported that they would not be considered by the tournament&rsquo;s four Indian-owned sides.Brook, England&rsquo;s white-ball captain, is contracted to Sunrisers Leeds, owned by the Indian media corporation the Sun Group, owners of the IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad, and is the highest-paid play]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brook-says-overlooking-pakistan-players-for-the-hundred-would-be-a-shame/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brook-says-overlooking-pakistan-players-for-the-hundred-would-be-a-shame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England head into T20 World Cup Super 8s with a clean slate and a clear aim to improve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although the weather in Kandy looks precarious, England have been dealt a good draw and can make the last four with a fair windLate on Friday morning, after the entire playing surface had spent most of the preceding few days shrouded in plastic sheeting, the sun broke out. The covers were peeled back and the ground staff &ndash; a huge team of about 70 people, those covers don&rsquo;t move themselves &ndash; set about trundling their roller slowly across a fresh pitch at Pallekele International]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-head-into-t20-world-cup-super-8s-with-a-clean-slate-and-a-clear-aim-to-improve/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-head-into-t20-world-cup-super-8s-with-a-clean-slate-and-a-clear-aim-to-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the beaches, culture and people of Corfu hit me for six]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cricket match kindled my love affair with the Greek island, inspiring both aliterary festival and my new novelThis is not where you would expect an article about one of the Mediterranean&rsquo;s most beautiful islands to start. It&rsquo;s the tail end&nbsp;of&nbsp;winter, 2021. Kensal Green Cemetery in west London: the imperial mausolea&nbsp;canted and crumbling, low clouds dissolving into rain. We are still &nbsp;in that &nbsp;strange phase of the pandemic when we are masked, newly aware of o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-the-beaches-culture-and-people-of-corfu-hit-me-for-six/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/how-the-beaches-culture-and-people-of-corfu-hit-me-for-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A shame' if Pakistan players excluded from Hundred, says Brook]]></title><description><![CDATA[England skipper Harry Brook says it would be "a shame" if Pakistan players were excluded from playing in The Hundred, and confirms he will not captain Sunrisers Leeds this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-shame-if-pakistan-players-excluded-from-hundred-says-brook/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/a-shame-if-pakistan-players-excluded-from-hundred-says-brook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zampa rejects idea Australia do not value T20s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia depart the T20 World Cup with a thumping, nine-wicket consolation victory over Oman in Pallekele.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/zampa-rejects-idea-australia-do-not-value-t20s/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/zampa-rejects-idea-australia-do-not-value-t20s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia hammer Oman in final World Cup game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia depart the T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket consolation victory over Oman in Pallekele.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-hammer-oman-in-final-world-cup-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-hammer-oman-in-final-world-cup-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia wrap up failed T20 World Cup campaign with rapid win over Oman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oman 104; Australia 108-1. Australia won by nine wicketsVictory completed with more than 10 overs to spareAustralia demolished Oman by nine wickets to win the final Twenty20 World Cup group encounter in Pallekele on Friday in emphatic style, . Both teams were already eliminated from the tournament.Chasing a modest target of 105, Mitchell Marsh was in no mood to hang around and ruthlessly dispatched Oman&rsquo;s bowlers, bringing up his half-century off 26 balls inside the first powerplay. Contin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-wrap-up-failed-t20-world-cup-campaign-with-rapid-win-over-oman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-wrap-up-failed-t20-world-cup-campaign-with-rapid-win-over-oman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia thrash Oman by nine wickets in T20 World Cup cricket dead rubber – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia beat Oman by nine wickets in Pallekele but head home without making the Super 8 stage of the T20I World Cup3rd over: Oman 20-1 (Jatinder 11, Sonavale 8) Bartlett drops short, Jatinder ricks back and carves over point for a one bounce four. Bartlett get some late swing but he wastes it by firing down the leg side. It hoops on Inglis the keeper rather than the batter.2nd over: Oman 13-1 (Jatinder 6, Sonavale 7) Marcus Stoinis bustles in from the other end. Muscles bulging, chest wider th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-thrash-oman-by-nine-wickets-in-t20-world-cup-cricket-dead-rubber-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-thrash-oman-by-nine-wickets-in-t20-world-cup-cricket-dead-rubber-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[67 Pakistan players sign up for Hundred auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixty-seven players from Pakistan are among those to have registered for next month's Hundred auction, though England Test captain Ben Stokes has not signed up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/67-pakistan-players-sign-up-for-hundred-auction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/67-pakistan-players-sign-up-for-hundred-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v Oman: T20 World Cup cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy<br />
Start time is 7pm local/12.30am AEDT/1.30pm GMT<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | Email JamesThe players emerge for the anthems, the weather is set fair in Pallekele, a couple of days too late for the Aussies.Oman&rsquo;s captain Jatinder Singh says he would have chosen to bat first anyway, I always enjoy it when an opposition captain says that as it comes across a bit primary school but to be fair it does look a belter of a wicket and it&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-oman-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-oman-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Give it the full shebang' - Bethell buoyant about T20 World Cup hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Bethell tells BBC Sport's Matt Henry that England aren't worried about the form of Jos Buttler, nor the team's inconsistent performances as they head into the Super 8s stage of the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/give-it-the-full-shebang-bethell-buoyant-about-t20-world-cup-hopes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/give-it-the-full-shebang-bethell-buoyant-about-t20-world-cup-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World T20 Super 8s guide: India still team to beat but Curran can inspire England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power-hitting co-hosts are hot favourites despite playing in strongest group, while Sri Lanka and New Zealand will fancy chance of making finalPakistan Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/world-t20-super-8s-guide-india-still-team-to-beat-but-curran-can-inspire-england/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/world-t20-super-8s-guide-india-still-team-to-beat-but-curran-can-inspire-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports quiz of the week: FA Cup, Winter Olympics and Hollywood legends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby union, MMA, rugby league, skiing, skeleton and cricket? Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-fa-cup-winter-olympics-and-hollywood-legends/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sports-quiz-of-the-week-fa-cup-winter-olympics-and-hollywood-legends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I won't rein it in to correct poor run of form - Buttler]]></title><description><![CDATA[England batter Jos Buttler says he will not just bat for himself as he tries to correct a poor run of form at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-wont-rein-it-in-to-correct-poor-run-of-form-buttler/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/i-wont-rein-it-in-to-correct-poor-run-of-form-buttler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian-owned Hundred teams 'not considering Pakistan players']]></title><description><![CDATA[Four sides in The Hundred with links to the IPL are not expected to sign players from Pakistan in next month's auction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/indian-owned-hundred-teams-not-considering-pakistan-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/indian-owned-hundred-teams-not-considering-pakistan-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka, Windies win and Afghanistan beat Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe finish top of Group B at the T20 World Cup by stunning co-hosts Sri Lanka, West Indies maintain their unbeaten record, and Canada bid farewell to Navneet Dhaliwal with another defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-stun-sri-lanka-windies-win-and-afghanistan-beat-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-stun-sri-lanka-windies-win-and-afghanistan-beat-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which teams are through to T20 World Cup Super 8s?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What will India, Sri Lanka, West Indies, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Zimbabwe and Pakistan have to do reach the semi-finals of the 2026 T20 World Cup?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/which-teams-are-through-to-t20-world-cup-super-8s/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/which-teams-are-through-to-t20-world-cup-super-8s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cricketers need to understand right times to drink']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket does not have an alcohol problem but players "need to understand the time to have a drink and the time not to", says former England captain Alec Stewart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricketers-need-to-understand-right-times-to-drink/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricketers-need-to-understand-right-times-to-drink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stumped podcast: When giants collide... and minnows make history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is India v Pakistan now &lsquo;a miserable spectacle&rsquo;?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-when-giants-collide-and-minnows-make-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stumped-podcast-when-giants-collide-and-minnows-make-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies remain unbeaten after victory over Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies maintain their perfect T20 World Cup record in Kolkata, as they beat Italy by 42 runs to end the group stage undefeated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-remain-unbeaten-after-victory-over-italy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-remain-unbeaten-after-victory-over-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia beat India by 19 runs in second women’s T20 international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia level the series with a strong win over India in Canberra.3rd over: Australia 20-0 (Voll 13, Mooney 7)Renuka resumes and immediately Voll finds the first boundary of the night, opening the face of the bat and working it to the boundary for four. A single next ball that she doesn&rsquo;t quite middle, but it goes over the field and falls safely to bring Mooney back on strike. She gets in on the fun, coming down the pitch to meet the ball and driving it past long off for four. Next ball]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-beat-india-by-19-runs-in-second-womens-t20-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-beat-india-by-19-runs-in-second-womens-t20-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Buttler's form a worry? England's T20 World Cup so far analysed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jos Buttler's form is a concern but Will Jacks and Sam Curran have shown promise. What to make of England's unconvincing start to the World Cup?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/is-buttlers-form-a-worry-englands-t20-world-cup-so-far-analysed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/is-buttlers-form-a-worry-englands-t20-world-cup-so-far-analysed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India maintain unbeaten run with victory over Netherlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's world number one T20 batter Abhishek Sharma was out for a third consecutive duck at the World Cup but the hosts maintain their unbeaten tournament record with a 17-run victory over the Netherlands in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-maintain-unbeaten-run-with-victory-over-netherlands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-maintain-unbeaten-run-with-victory-over-netherlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India win despite third successive duck for world number one Sharma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shivam Dube claims a half-century as India make hard work of a 17-run victory over the Netherlands to finish the T20 World Cup group stage unbeaten.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-win-despite-third-successive-duck-for-world-number-one-sharma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-win-despite-third-successive-duck-for-world-number-one-sharma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dube hammers 66 for India against Netherlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's Shivam Dube scores 66 off 31 balls to help his side post a total of 193-6 in their T20 World Cup match against Netherlands in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dube-hammers-66-for-india-against-netherlands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dube-hammers-66-for-india-against-netherlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire appoint Mott as T20 coaching consultant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire appoint former England coach Matthew Mott as a specialist T20 coaching consultant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-appoint-mott-as-t20-coaching-consultant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-appoint-mott-as-t20-coaching-consultant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hayden&rsquo;s damning verdict on Australia's World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia opener Matthew Hayden analyses Australia&rsquo;s World Cup group stage elimination]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/haydenrsquos-damning-verdict-on-australias-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/haydenrsquos-damning-verdict-on-australias-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan through to Super 8s after 102-run win over Namibia]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unbeaten century from Sahibzada Farhan and some sublime bowling from Usman Tariq helps Pakistan to a 102-run win over Namibia to see them through to the T20 World Cup Super 8s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-through-to-super-8s-after-102-run-win-over-namibia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-through-to-super-8s-after-102-run-win-over-namibia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farhan's century fires Pakistan into Super 8s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opener Sahibzada Farhan hits a sparkling 58-ball century as Pakistan cruise into the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/farhans-century-fires-pakistan-into-super-8s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/farhans-century-fires-pakistan-into-super-8s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundred grassroots money to target inclusive projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around &pound;45m raised by investment into The Hundred will be used to fund projects that make cricket more inclusive in England and Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hundred-grassroots-money-to-target-inclusive-projects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hundred-grassroots-money-to-target-inclusive-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WRU women's boss Moore to leave for ECB role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belinda Moore will leave her role as head of women's and girls rugby at the WRU to join the ECB as The Hundred's growth director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wru-womens-boss-moore-to-leave-for-ecb-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/wru-womens-boss-moore-to-leave-for-ecb-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Lancashire’s new second home brings renewed hope and old grumbles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Club admit they have concentrated on commercial development of Old Trafford, but Farington complex is part of the switch to cricket and facilitiesThe 2025 season for Lancashire&rsquo;s men started full of cheerful high hopes. In the spring many, including a now bashful Spin, tipped them for immediate promotion back to Division One of the County Championship after being relegated in the last game of 2024 &ndash; as they had done in 2013, 2015 and 2019. It didn&rsquo;t turn out like that.Two month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-lancashires-new-second-home-brings-renewed-hope-and-old-grumbles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-lancashires-new-second-home-brings-renewed-hope-and-old-grumbles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farhan century guides Pakistan to big score against Namibia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sahibzada Farhan hits a 57-ball century in Pakistan's must win game against Namibia, as they hope to qualify for the Super 8s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/farhan-century-guides-pakistan-to-big-score-against-namibia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/farhan-century-guides-pakistan-to-big-score-against-namibia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It smacks of England' - Australia fail again at T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Muddled selection and the lack of a plan B - how Australia's T20 World Cup campaign was derailed in Sri Lanka.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-smacks-of-england-australia-fail-again-at-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-smacks-of-england-australia-fail-again-at-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa cruise to comfortable win over UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa fine-tune their preparations for the T20 World Cup Super 8s by cruising to a six-wicket win against the United Arab Emirates in their final group game in Delhi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-cruise-to-comfortable-win-over-uae/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-cruise-to-comfortable-win-over-uae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa cruise past UAE in final group game]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa fine-tune their preparations for the T20 World Cup Super 8s by cruising to a six-wicket win against the United Arab Emirates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-cruise-past-uae-in-final-group-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-cruise-past-uae-in-final-group-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airee stars as Nepal chase down 170 to beat Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's T20 World Cup campaign finishes on a low note as Nepal chase down 170 in a thrilling contest at the Wankhede Stadium to claim their first victory on this stage since 2014.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/airee-stars-as-nepal-chase-down-170-to-beat-scotland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/airee-stars-as-nepal-chase-down-170-to-beat-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant Nepal chase down 170 to beat Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's T20 World Cup campaign finishes on a low note as Nepal chase down 170 in a thrilling contest at the Wankhede Stadium to claim their first victory on this stage since 2014.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-nepal-chase-down-170-to-beat-scotland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-nepal-chase-down-170-to-beat-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nepal's Airee stuns Scotland with match-winning half-century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Dipendra Singh Airee's match-winning 50 for Nepal who beat Scotland by seven wickets in a thrilling contest at the T20 World Cup, to claim their first victory on this stage since 2014.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nepals-airee-stuns-scotland-with-match-winning-half-century/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nepals-airee-stuns-scotland-with-match-winning-half-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confusion after Nepal's Jora drops catch but celebrates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Confusion reigns in Mumbai as Nepal's Sundeep Jora appears to celebrate with team-mates despite clearly dropping a catch against Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/confusion-after-nepals-jora-drops-catch-but-celebrates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/confusion-after-nepals-jora-drops-catch-but-celebrates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia out of T20 World Cup after Zimbabwe’s match against Ireland washed out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former champions eliminated before final group matchZimbabwe go through to Super 8 phaseAustralia have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup after Zimbabwe&rsquo;s match against Ireland was washed out.The African nation&rsquo;s share of the points means Australia cannot catch them or Sri Lanka at the top of the group table and are eliminated from the competition. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-out-of-t20-world-cup-after-zimbabwes-match-against-ireland-washed-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-out-of-t20-world-cup-after-zimbabwes-match-against-ireland-washed-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia out of T20 World Cup after Zimbabwe’s match against Ireland rained off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former champions eliminated before final group matchZimbabwe go through to Super 8 phaseAustralia have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup after Zimbabwe&rsquo;s match against Ireland was washed out.The African nation&rsquo;s share of the points means Australia cannot catch them or Sri Lanka at the top of the group table and are eliminated from the competition. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-out-of-t20-world-cup-after-zimbabwes-match-against-ireland-rained-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-out-of-t20-world-cup-after-zimbabwes-match-against-ireland-rained-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia and Ireland out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland and Australia are both eliminated from the T20 World Cup as washes out the Group B game between the Irish and Zimbabwe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-and-ireland-out-of-t20-world-cup-as-zimbabwe-progress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-and-ireland-out-of-t20-world-cup-as-zimbabwe-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillips guides NZ to Super 8s despite Samra heroics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Yuvraj Samra becomes the first player from an associate nation to make a T20 World Cup century but cannot prevent an eight-wicket defeat to New Zealand, who progress to the Super 8s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/phillips-guides-nz-to-super-8s-despite-samra-heroics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/phillips-guides-nz-to-super-8s-despite-samra-heroics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian, 19, makes historic century but NZ reach Super 8s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's Yuvraj Samra becomes the first player from an associate nation to make a T20 World Cup century, but it is not enough to stop them sliding to an eight-defeat defeat against New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/canadian-19-makes-historic-century-but-nz-reach-super-8s/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/canadian-19-makes-historic-century-but-nz-reach-super-8s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phillips scores 'effortless' unbeaten 76 against Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glenn Phillips top&#8209;scores with an "effortless" 76 not out off 36 balls to guide New Zealand to victory over Canada and into the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/phillips-scores-effortless-unbeaten-76-against-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/phillips-scores-effortless-unbeaten-76-against-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Yuvraj Samra hits stunning century against New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nineteen-year-old Yuvraj Samra hits a brilliant 110 off 65 balls for Canada, but cannot prevent New Zealand securing an eight&#8209;wicket win to reach the Super 8s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/canadas-yuvraj-samra-hits-stunning-century-against-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/canadas-yuvraj-samra-hits-stunning-century-against-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England’s slow-burn T20 World Cup heads for Super 8s with campaign yet to ignite]]></title><description><![CDATA[England are into the second phase despite struggling for form but Jamie Overton insists &lsquo;there&rsquo;s plenty more cricket in us&rsquo;If there was one thing the players of England and Italy agreed on at the end of a hugely entertaining and, from an English perspective, frequently concerning match at Kolkata&rsquo;s Eden Gardens, it was that the situation favoured their opponents.England felt the Italians, unburdened by expectation, enjoyed a free hit. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not an easy game, b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-slow-burn-t20-world-cup-heads-for-super-8s-with-campaign-yet-to-ignite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-slow-burn-t20-world-cup-heads-for-super-8s-with-campaign-yet-to-ignite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under-fire Australia left to rely on others to avoid humiliating exit at T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selectors under fire after Steve Smith unused against Sri LankaFate now rests with Ireland and Sri Lanka beating ZimbabweAustralia&rsquo;s aura as a white-ball heavyweight has all but petered out in the space of two disastrous defeats at the T20 World Cup where the absence of their champion fast bowlers has been ruthlessly exposed.Following an abject 23-run defeat to world No 11 Zimbabwe, Australia crashed to an eight-wicket loss to co-hosts Sri Lanka in Kandy on Monday to be pushed to the brink]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/under-fire-australia-left-to-rely-on-others-to-avoid-humiliating-exit-at-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/under-fire-australia-left-to-rely-on-others-to-avoid-humiliating-exit-at-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia on brink as Nissanka sends Sri Lanka through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup are all but over after Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hit a brilliant unbeaten 100 to condemn them to an eight-wicket defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-on-brink-as-nissanka-sends-sri-lanka-through/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-on-brink-as-nissanka-sends-sri-lanka-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissanka ton sends Sri Lanka through &amp; leaves Australia on brink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's hopes of reaching the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup are all but over after Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hits a brilliant unbeaten 100 to condemn them to an eight-wicket defeat in Pallekele.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nissanka-ton-sends-sri-lanka-through-amp-leaves-australia-on-brink/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nissanka-ton-sends-sri-lanka-through-amp-leaves-australia-on-brink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant Sri Lanka leave Australia on brink of T20 World Cup elimination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stunning ton by Pathum Nissanka seals hosts&rsquo; run chaseAustralia need Ireland to beat Zimbabwe on TuesdayAustralia could be out of the T20 World Cup before they even play their final first round group match after a stunning fightback by Sri Lanka in Pallekele.Returning captain Mitch Marsh and a revived Travis Head looked to have set Australia on course for a victory that would have kept their tournament hopes alive as they smashed a century-plus opening stand at more than two-runs-a-ball. C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-sri-lanka-leave-australia-on-brink-of-t20-world-cup-elimination/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-sri-lanka-leave-australia-on-brink-of-t20-world-cup-elimination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Imperious' Nissanka hits stunning 52-ball century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka hits a brilliant unbeaten century off 52 balls to condemn Australia to an eight-wicket defeat in the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/imperious-nissanka-hits-stunning-52-ball-century/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/imperious-nissanka-hits-stunning-52-ball-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka beat Australia by eight wickets: T20 World Cup cricket – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pathum Nissanka hits remarkable century as Sri Lanka beat Australia by eight wickets to leave Mitchell Marsh&rsquo;s side on the brink of elimination4th over: Australia 38-0 (Head 23, Marsh 13) Head looks in ominous touch, he swats Theekshana wide of long on for four. Six off the over.3rd over: Australia 32-0 (Head 19, Marsh 12) Oh no, Matheesha Pathirana - &lsquo;Baby Malinga&rsquo; as he is nicknamed after his slingy action resembles the Sri Lankan great &ndash; pulls his hamstring in the midd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-beat-australia-by-eight-wickets-t20-world-cup-cricket-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-beat-australia-by-eight-wickets-t20-world-cup-cricket-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka beat slumping Australia by eight wickets: T20 World Cup cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium<br />
Start time is 7pm local/12.30am AEDT/1.30pm GMT<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | And email James4th over: Australia 38-0 (Head 23, Marsh 13) Head looks in ominous touch, he swats Theekshana wide of long on for four. Six off the over.3rd over: Australia 32-0 (Head 19, Marsh 12) Oh no, Matheesha Pathirana - &lsquo;Baby Malinga&rsquo; as he is nicknamed after his slingy action resembles the Sri Lankan great &ndash; pulls his hamstring in the mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-beat-slumping-australia-by-eight-wickets-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-beat-slumping-australia-by-eight-wickets-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nissanka takes incredible catch to remove Maxwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka takes an incredible acrobatic catch to remove Australia's Glenn Maxwell in their T20 World Cup match in Pallekele.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nissanka-takes-incredible-catch-to-remove-maxwell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nissanka-takes-incredible-catch-to-remove-maxwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England still confident despite unconvincing run - Jacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[England remain just as confident they can win the T20 World Cup despite their unconvincing group stage, says batter Will Jacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-still-confident-despite-unconvincing-run-jacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-still-confident-despite-unconvincing-run-jacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farrant forced to retire because of back injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey announce that England bowler Tash Farrant has been forced to retire from professional cricket because of a persistent back injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/farrant-forced-to-retire-because-of-back-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/farrant-forced-to-retire-because-of-back-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghanistan beat UAE to keep faint World Cup hopes alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afghanistan keep their faint World Cup hopes alive with a five-wicket victory over United Arab Emirates at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/afghanistan-beat-uae-to-keep-faint-world-cup-hopes-alive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/afghanistan-beat-uae-to-keep-faint-world-cup-hopes-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England avoid upset against Italy to reach Super 8s]]></title><description><![CDATA[England are given another major fright but hold off tournament debutants Italy by 24 runs to secure a place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-avoid-upset-against-italy-to-reach-super-8s/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-avoid-upset-against-italy-to-reach-super-8s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v Italy: T20 World Cup cricket – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England get over the line against a spirited Italy thanks to Will Jacks&rsquo; half century and miserly bowling from Sam Curran and Jamie Overton.Alistair Connor writes in and wants to know, &ldquo;what&rsquo;s the record of this Italian side against ... Scotland?&rdquo;Hmmm. Well, according to a quick Google search, they&rsquo;ve played each other once with Scotland winning by 73 runs. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-italy-t20-world-cup-cricket-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-italy-t20-world-cup-cricket-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England progress at World Cup despite Italy scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[England given another major fright but hold off tournament debutants Italy by 24 runs to secure a place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-progress-at-world-cup-despite-italy-scare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-progress-at-world-cup-despite-italy-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat Italy by 24 runs: T20 World Cup cricket – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England get over the line against a spirited Italy thanks to Will Jacks&rsquo; half century and miserly bowling from Sam Curran and Jamie OvertonAlistair Connor writes in and wants to know, &ldquo;what&rsquo;s the record of this Italian side against ... Scotland?&rdquo;Hmmm. Well, according to a quick Google search, they&rsquo;ve played each other once with Scotland winning by 73 runs. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-italy-by-24-runs-t20-world-cup-cricket-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-italy-by-24-runs-t20-world-cup-cricket-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat Italy by 24 runs at T20 World Cup cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group C updates: England post 202-7 at Eden Gardens<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | And you can mail DanielAlistair Connor writes in and wants to know, &ldquo;what&rsquo;s the record of this Italian side against ... Scotland?&rdquo;Hmmm. Well, according to a quick Google search, they&rsquo;ve played each other once with Scotland winning by 73 runs. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-italy-by-24-runs-at-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-italy-by-24-runs-at-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka v Australia: T20 World Cup cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from Pallekele International Cricket Stadium<br />
Start time is 7pm local/12.30am AEDT/1.30pm GMT<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | And email JamesElsewhere, England have qualified for the Super 8s despite another underwhelming performance. The same can&rsquo;t be said for Italy who pushed them all the way.Follow the reaction with Daniel Gallan here: Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-v-australia-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-v-australia-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England survive Italy scare after Manenti’s blitz threatens T20 World Cup shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group C: England, 202-7, bt Italy, 178 all out, by 24 runsMinnows denied by Curran and Overton in final overs England did enough to beat Italy and secure a spot in the Super Eights, if not &ndash; again &ndash; to establish themselves among the form teams of this tournament. Harry Brook had previously declared of this tournament that he would &ldquo;rather not start amazing and finish amazing than start amazing and finish bad&rdquo;, and in that sense alone it is proceeding entirely according to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-survive-italy-scare-after-manentis-blitz-threatens-t20-world-cup-shock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-survive-italy-scare-after-manentis-blitz-threatens-t20-world-cup-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerr succeeds Devine as New Zealand captain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melie Kerr says it's a "massive privilege' to be named the new New Zealand captain with the all-rounder taking over across all formats from Sophie Devine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kerr-succeeds-devine-as-new-zealand-captain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kerr-succeeds-devine-as-new-zealand-captain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacks hits superb half century against Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Jacks hits 53 off 22 balls to take England past 200 against Italy in the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacks-hits-superb-half-century-against-italy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jacks-hits-superb-half-century-against-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rashid takes unusual 700th wicket as Afghanistan beat UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rashid Khan claims his 700th T20 wicket in unusual circumstances as Afghanistan keep their faint World Cup hopes alive with a five-wicket win over United Arab Emirates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rashid-takes-unusual-700th-wicket-as-afghanistan-beat-uae/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/rashid-takes-unusual-700th-wicket-as-afghanistan-beat-uae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v Italy: T20 World Cup cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[T20 World Cup Group C updates, play from 9.30am GMT<br />
Sign up for The Spin newsletter | And you can mail DanielGood morning, buongiorno, how you doin&rsquo;?Welcome to the OBO of England v Italy. It seems bonkers to say, given the pedigree of both cricket nations, but we could have a proper contest on our hands. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-italy-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-italy-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India rout Pakistan in T20 World Cup grudge match after Kishan’s ‘amazing’ innings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group A: India, 175-7, bt Pakistan, 114, by 61 runsOpener&rsquo;s 77 proves decisive on tricky pitchA day of no handshakes, and for Pakistan many head shakes. India coasted to victory in what became global cricket&rsquo;s most lucrative mismatch after a superlative innings from the opener Ishan Kishan skewed it definitively in their favour.In its second half a game that was dramatically off and then on again became one where a parade of Pakistan batters were dramatically in and then out again. C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-rout-pakistan-in-t20-world-cup-grudge-match-after-kishans-amazing-innings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-rout-pakistan-in-t20-world-cup-grudge-match-after-kishans-amazing-innings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['India v Pakistan becoming a political rivalry rather than sporting one']]></title><description><![CDATA[After weeks of debate about whether Pakistan's fixture against India would go ahead at the T20 World Cup, the action failed to deliver and it left the rivalry feeling more political than sporting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-v-pakistan-becoming-a-political-rivalry-rather-than-sporting-one/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-v-pakistan-becoming-a-political-rivalry-rather-than-sporting-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India overwhelm Pakistan in Colombo after Ishan Kishan lays foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group A: India, 175-7, bt Pakistan, 114, by 61 runsOpener&rsquo;s 77 proves decisive on tricky pitchA day of no handshakes, and for Pakistan many head shakes. India coasted to victory in what became global cricket&rsquo;s most lucrative mismatch after a superlative innings from the opener Ishan Kishan skewed it definitively in their favour. In its second half a game that was dramatically off and then on again became one where a parade of Pakistan batters were dramatically in and then out again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-overwhelm-pakistan-in-colombo-after-ishan-kishan-lays-foundation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-overwhelm-pakistan-in-colombo-after-ishan-kishan-lays-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India dismantle Pakistan in dominant display to progress to Super 8s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ishan Kishan's quickfire 77 is followed by a well-rounded bowling display as India thrash woeful Pakistan by 61 runs to qualify for the Super 8s stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-dismantle-pakistan-in-dominant-display-to-progress-to-super-8s/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-dismantle-pakistan-in-dominant-display-to-progress-to-super-8s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men's T20 World Cup tables, top run-scorers &amp; wicket-takers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport lists the best performing batters and bowlers from the Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mens-t20-world-cup-tables-top-run-scorers-amp-wicket-takers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mens-t20-world-cup-tables-top-run-scorers-amp-wicket-takers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India v Pakistan: Cricket T20 World Cup – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo and qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20I World CupGone! The gamble does indeed pay off for Salman Agha and Pakistan. He spears a ball into the tacky surface, Abishek tries to pull it away but does not time it at all, serving only to plink a catch to Shaheen at mid on!A dot to start from Salman, will this gamble pay off? It&rsquo;s only the first time he has opened the bowling in a T20I&hellip; a single follows as Ishan gets off the mark with a hac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-v-pakistan-cricket-t20-world-cup-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-v-pakistan-cricket-t20-world-cup-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs: T20 Cricket World Cup – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[India hammered bitter rivals Pakistan in Colombo to qualify for the Super 8 stage of the T20I World CupGone! The gamble does indeed pay off for Salman Agha and Pakistan. He spears a ball into the tacky surface, Abishek tries to pull it away but does not time it at all, serving only to plink a catch to Shaheen at mid on!A dot to start from Salman, will this gamble pay off? It&rsquo;s only the first time he has opened the bowling in a T20I&hellip; a single follows as Ishan gets off the mark with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-thrash-pakistan-by-61-runs-t20-cricket-world-cup-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-thrash-pakistan-by-61-runs-t20-cricket-world-cup-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominant India thrash rivals Pakistan in Colombo]]></title><description><![CDATA[India continue their recent on-field dominance over Pakistan by winning their highly anticipated meeting in Colombo by 61 runs to confirm their place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dominant-india-thrash-rivals-pakistan-in-colombo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/dominant-india-thrash-rivals-pakistan-in-colombo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs: T20 Cricket World Cup – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[India skittle Pakistan after chase of 176 in Colombo<br />
Follow us over on Bluesky | Get in touch: mail JamesGone! The gamble does indeed pay off for Salman Agha and Pakistan. He spears a ball into the tacky surface, Abishek tries to pull it away but does not time it at all, serving only to plink a catch to Shaheen at mid on!A dot to start from Salman, will this gamble pay off? It&rsquo;s only the first time he has opened the bowling in a T20I&hellip; a single follows as Ishan gets off the mark wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-thrash-pakistan-by-61-runs-t20-cricket-world-cup-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-thrash-pakistan-by-61-runs-t20-cricket-world-cup-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's cleaned him up!' - Axar bowls Babar to leave Pakistan 'floating adrift']]></title><description><![CDATA[Axar Patel dismisses Babar Azam for five runs in emphatic fashion, as Pakistan slump to 34-4 in their pursuit of India's 176-run tally in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup match in Colombo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-cleaned-him-up-axar-bowls-babar-to-leave-pakistan-floating-adrift/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/hes-cleaned-him-up-axar-bowls-babar-to-leave-pakistan-floating-adrift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ayub dismisses Varma and Pandya in back-to-back balls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saim Ayub dismisses Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya in consecutive deliveries as Pakistan take some much needed wickets to leave India on 126-4 in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup match in Colombo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ayub-dismisses-varma-and-pandya-in-back-to-back-balls/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ayub-dismisses-varma-and-pandya-in-back-to-back-balls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kishan scores quickfire 77 for India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ishan Kishan gets the India innings off to a swift start with a rapid 77 in their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kishan-scores-quickfire-77-for-india/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/kishan-scores-quickfire-77-for-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA keep hopes alive with win over Namibia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanjay Krishnamurthi stars with the bat as the United States skip past Namibia by 31 runs to stay in the hunt for a Super 8s spot after claiming their second group-stage victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/usa-keep-hopes-alive-with-win-over-namibia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/usa-keep-hopes-alive-with-win-over-namibia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is there talk about a Pakistan spinner's action?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is Usman Tariq and what is the story behind the Pakistan spinner's much-debated bowling action?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-is-there-talk-about-a-pakistan-spinners-action/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-is-there-talk-about-a-pakistan-spinners-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies reach Super 8s and USA stay in contention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shai Hope scores a half century as West Indies race to a nine-wicket win over Nepal to reach the Super 8s, while the USA's batters star in a 31-run victory over Namibia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-reach-super-8s-and-usa-stay-in-contention/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-reach-super-8s-and-usa-stay-in-contention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bocelli on the bus &amp; Balotelli at the airport - Italy's World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[From meeting Mario Balotelli and Paolo Maldini to singing Andrea Bocelli and Ed Sheeran on the bus after their maiden T20 World Cup win, BBC Sport takes a look inside Italy's tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bocelli-on-the-bus-amp-balotelli-at-the-airport-italys-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/bocelli-on-the-bus-amp-balotelli-at-the-airport-italys-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Indies reach Super 8s after thrashing Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies reach the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup as they thrash Nepal by nine-wickets. The defeat for Nepal eliminates them from the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-reach-super-8s-after-thrashing-nepal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/west-indies-reach-super-8s-after-thrashing-nepal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India beat Australia in rain-hit first women’s T20 cricket international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[India take a 2-0 points lead in the multi-format series after beating Australia by 21 runs (on DLS) in a rain curtailed match in Sydney3rd over: Australia 22-1 (Voll 14, Litchfield 0) Phoebe Litchfield at first drop for the Aussies, she blocks her first two balls as Renuka Singh completes a successful over.Mooney is gone! She tries to emulate the lofted drive of her opening partner but plinks it straight to Mandhana at short cover. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-beat-australia-in-rain-hit-first-womens-t20-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-beat-australia-in-rain-hit-first-womens-t20-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v India: women’s T20 cricket international – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[India take a 2-0 points lead in the multi-format series after beating Australia by 21 runs (on DLS) in a rain curtailed match in Sydney3rd over: Australia 22-1 (Voll 14, Litchfield 0) Phoebe Litchfield at first drop for the Aussies, she blocks her first two balls as Renuka Singh completes a successful over.Mooney is gone! She tries to emulate the lofted drive of her opening partner but plinks it straight to Mandhana at short cover. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-womens-t20-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-womens-t20-cricket-international-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v India: women’s T20 cricket international – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the series opener at the SCG<br />
Start time in Sydney is 7.15pm local/1.45pm IST<br />
Any thoughts? Get in touch with an emailRighto, we are going to have some cricket. A large rope is hauled around the outfield as Georgia Voll and Beth Mooney mark their guards. Renuka Singh will start with the ball for India. Let&rsquo;s play!The players head out for the anthems but there is still a bit of mizzle lingering in Sydney. Hopefully we&rsquo;ll be underway shortly. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-womens-t20-cricket-international-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-india-womens-t20-cricket-international-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Older, more mature, better' - how Banton built breakthrough knock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Banton's 63 not out against Scotland was his breakout innings for England and he says it was down to his increased maturity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/older-more-mature-better-how-banton-built-breakthrough-knock/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/older-more-mature-better-how-banton-built-breakthrough-knock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa close in on spot in Super 8s with victory over New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa are on the bring of qualification to the Super 8's after Aiden Markram hit an unbeaten 86 to help his side to a seven wicket victory over New Zealand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-close-in-on-spot-in-super-8s-with-victory-over-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-close-in-on-spot-in-super-8s-with-victory-over-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['England have no chance at T20 World Cup if they do not improve']]></title><description><![CDATA[England got back to winning ways against Scotland but their T20 World Cup hopes look slim unless there are significant improvements, writes Matthew Henry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-have-no-chance-at-t20-world-cup-if-they-do-not-improve/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-have-no-chance-at-t20-world-cup-if-they-do-not-improve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best shots from Markram's 86 against New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from South Africa captain Aiden Markram's unbeaten 86 off 44 balls against New Zealand at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/best-shots-from-markrams-86-against-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/best-shots-from-markrams-86-against-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markram smashes Proteas to dominant win over New Zealand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aiden Markram scores a blistering unbeaten 86 as South Africa race to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand to maintain their 100% record at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/markram-smashes-proteas-to-dominant-win-over-new-zealand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/markram-smashes-proteas-to-dominant-win-over-new-zealand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best shots from Banton's match-winning 63 against Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the best shots from Tom Banton's match-winning 63 not out for England against Scotland at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/best-shots-from-bantons-match-winning-63-against-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/best-shots-from-bantons-match-winning-63-against-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat Scotland by five wickets: T20 World Cup cricket – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[England saw off a brave effort from Scotland as Tom Banton&rsquo;s unbeaten 63 secured a five-wicket win in KolkataOne brings two! Another lifter, another skyer, this time looping straight to deep square, where Phil Salt barely has to move.Jofra strikes! He drops short and Munsey can only get a top edge, safely pouched by Banton running in from midwicket. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-scotland-by-five-wickets-t20-world-cup-cricket-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-scotland-by-five-wickets-t20-world-cup-cricket-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banton guides England to crucial victory over Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Banton makes an unbeaten 63 as England beat Scotland by five-wickets for a crucial win in Group C at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/banton-guides-england-to-crucial-victory-over-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/banton-guides-england-to-crucial-victory-over-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Banton powers England to emphatic T20 World Cup win over Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group C: England, 155-5, bt Scotland 152 all out, by 5 wktsBanton hits seven boundaries in unbeaten 63In the city where a few handfuls of rupees were melted down to make the original Calcutta Cup, it was Scotland who lost their shape when the heat started to rise and the pressure to build. England won by five wickets and though it was, in the end, emphatic it was not exactly a rediscovery of peak form, even if Tom Banton appeared to have located his with a 41-ball 63 that powered his team to vic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tom-banton-powers-england-to-emphatic-t20-world-cup-win-over-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tom-banton-powers-england-to-emphatic-t20-world-cup-win-over-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England edge to victory to leave Scotland on brink]]></title><description><![CDATA[England wobble again but get their T20 World Cup campaign back on track with a five-wicket win over Scotland, leaving the Scots on the brink of an early exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-edge-to-victory-to-leave-scotland-on-brink/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-edge-to-victory-to-leave-scotland-on-brink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-rounder Revis to stay at Yorkshire until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder Matthew Revis, who is preparing for the forthcoming England Lions tour, signs a new contract with Yorkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-rounder-revis-to-stay-at-yorkshire-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/all-rounder-revis-to-stay-at-yorkshire-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England beat Scotland by five wickets: T20 World Cup cricket updates – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group C game at Eden Gardens, 9.30am (GMT) startFollow us over on Bluesky | And get in touch: email TimOne brings two! Another lifter, another skyer, this time looping straight to deep square, where Phil Salt barely has to move.Jofra strikes! He drops short and Munsey can only get a top edge, safely pouched by Banton running in from midwicket. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-scotland-by-five-wickets-t20-world-cup-cricket-updates-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-beat-scotland-by-five-wickets-t20-world-cup-cricket-updates-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banton smashes Watt for three sixes]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's Tom Banton smashes Scotland's Mark Watt for three sixes in an over during their match at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/banton-smashes-watt-for-three-sixes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/banton-smashes-watt-for-three-sixes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davidson has 'some fun' with creative scoop for four]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oliver Davidson gets "creative" and scoops Sam Curran for four runs for Scotland against England in the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/davidson-has-some-fun-with-creative-scoop-for-four/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/davidson-has-some-fun-with-creative-scoop-for-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England chasing target of 153 to beat Scotland: T20 World Cup cricket updates – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group C game at Eden Gardens, 9.30am (GMT) startFollow us over on Bluesky | And get in touch: email TimOne brings two! Another lifter, another skyer, this time looping straight to deep square, where Phil Salt barely has to move.Jofra strikes! He drops short and Munsey can only get a top edge, safely pouched by Banton running in from midwicket. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-chasing-target-of-153-to-beat-scotland-t20-world-cup-cricket-updates-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-chasing-target-of-153-to-beat-scotland-t20-world-cup-cricket-updates-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archer picks up two early wickets against Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jofra Archer removes George Munsey and Brandon McMullen as England make a strong start to their T20 World Cup match against Scotland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archer-picks-up-two-early-wickets-against-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archer-picks-up-two-early-wickets-against-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland pile on the runs to thrash Oman at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland smash 235-5 thanks to an unbeaten 94 from Lorcan Tucker to beat Oman by96 runs for their first win at the 2026 T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-pile-on-the-runs-to-thrash-oman-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-pile-on-the-runs-to-thrash-oman-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tucker's 94 keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker hits an unbeaten 94 to lead Ireland to a 96-run win over Oman at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tuckers-94-keeps-irelands-world-cup-hopes-alive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tuckers-94-keeps-irelands-world-cup-hopes-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v Scotland: T20 World Cup cricket updates – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group C game at Eden Gardens, 9.30am (GMT) startFollow us over on Bluesky | And get in touch: email TimMorning everyone and Happy Valentine&rsquo;s! What could be more romantic than England and Scotland, that old pair of exes, bumping into each other in a World Cup? Well, one thing that would be even more romantic is if they were to meet in Kolkata on the very same day that they are also meeting in the Calcutta Cup. And lo, it is coming to pass. It&rsquo;s so improbable, it&rsquo;s practically a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-scotland-t20-world-cup-cricket-updates-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-scotland-t20-world-cup-cricket-updates-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA thrash Netherlands as UAE also boost Super 8 hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[United States thrashed the Netherlands by 93 runs to give themselves an outside chance of reaching the T20 World Cup Super 8s, thanks to Saiteja Mukkamalla's 79-run haul and Harmeet Singh's four wickets. UAE also beat Canada to keep alive faint hopes of progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/usa-thrash-netherlands-as-uae-also-boost-super-8-hopes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/usa-thrash-netherlands-as-uae-also-boost-super-8-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flintoff to remain Lions coach through to 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Flintoff signed a contract extension to remain England Lions coach late last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/flintoff-to-remain-lions-coach-through-to-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/flintoff-to-remain-lions-coach-through-to-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt calls on England to play with ‘chests out’ in crunch T20 World Cup clash with Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defeat by West Indies leaves England needing a win&lsquo;It&rsquo;s about playing with personality,&rsquo; says opening batterIt turns out England&rsquo;s self-confidence might be a bit more resolute than their batting. It will take more than a couple of teetering performances to set this team&rsquo;s morale atremble. So despite being nervy against Nepal and wobbly against West Indies, England could hardly have been more cocksure on the eve of a crucial T20 World Cup group fixture against Scotla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/salt-calls-on-england-to-play-with-chests-out-in-crunch-t20-world-cup-clash-with-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/salt-calls-on-england-to-play-with-chests-out-in-crunch-t20-world-cup-clash-with-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Express yourself’: Phil Salt rallies England for crunch T20 World Cup clash with Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defeat by West Indies leaves England needing a win&lsquo;It&rsquo;s about playing with personality,&rsquo; says opening batterIt turns out England&rsquo;s self-confidence might be a bit more resolute than their batting. It will take more than a couple of teetering performances to set this team&rsquo;s morale atremble. So despite being nervy against Nepal and wobbly against West Indies, England could hardly have been more cocksure on the eve of a crucial T20 World Cup group fixture against Scotla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/express-yourself-phil-salt-rallies-england-for-crunch-t20-world-cup-clash-with-scotland/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/express-yourself-phil-salt-rallies-england-for-crunch-t20-world-cup-clash-with-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pears sign Zimbabwe T20 captain Raza for Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe T20 captain Sikandar Raza agrees to join Worcestershire for the 2026 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pears-sign-zimbabwe-t20-captain-raza-for-blast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pears-sign-zimbabwe-t20-captain-raza-for-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe clean up Australia for shock World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blessing Muzarabani takes 4-17 as Zimbabwe beat Australia by 23 runs at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-clean-up-australia-for-shock-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-clean-up-australia-for-shock-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign on brink of collapse after shock defeat to Zimbabwe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group B: Zimbabwe 169-2 bt Australia 146 by 23 runsRenshaw half-century in vain as Muzarabani shinesAustralia&rsquo;s T20 World Cup campaign is threatening to implode after suffering a shock 23-run loss to Zimbabwe in Colombo. Set 170 runs for victory after winning the toss, Australia slumped to a dismal 29 for 4 inside the powerplay and gave Zimbabwe, 11th on the ICC rankings, reason to dream.Glenn Maxwell (31 off 32 balls) and top-scorer Matthew Renshaw (65 off 44 balls) spearheaded the rescue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australias-t20-world-cup-campaign-on-brink-of-collapse-after-shock-defeat-to-zimbabwe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australias-t20-world-cup-campaign-on-brink-of-collapse-after-shock-defeat-to-zimbabwe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-muzarabani-helps-zimbabwe-stun-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brilliant-muzarabani-helps-zimbabwe-stun-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe stun Australia with 23-run victory at T20 World Cup – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s hopes of reaching the Super Eights are left hanging by a thread afterMuzarabani takes four wickets to seal upset win1st over: Zimbabwe 4-0 (Bennett 4, Marumani 0) Ben Dwarshuis makes a fine start on his return to the XI as he has the ball moving off the deck and he carves through Brian Bennett several times. Australia are excited by a noise after a delivery that jags off the seam and send a review upstairs. That is quickly declined and Bennett responds with two runs through poi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-stun-australia-with-23-run-victory-at-t20-world-cup-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/zimbabwe-stun-australia-with-23-run-victory-at-t20-world-cup-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stirling ruled out for the rest of T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Stirling will miss the rest of Ireland's T20 World Cup campaign with Sam Topping called in for cover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stirling-ruled-out-for-the-rest-of-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stirling-ruled-out-for-the-rest-of-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulton named as Middlesex head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesex appoint former New Zealand batter Peter Fulton as their men's head coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fulton-named-as-middlesex-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/fulton-named-as-middlesex-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the FPL blogger bowling at the T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland bowler Brad Currie may open the bowling against England on Saturday but he has an alter-ego - a fantasy football blogger and expert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/meet-the-fpl-blogger-bowling-at-the-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/meet-the-fpl-blogger-bowling-at-the-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v Zimbabwe: T20 World Cup cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in ColomboStart time is 11am local/4.30pm AEDT/5.30am GMTAny thoughts? Email MartinHello and welcome to live coverage of the T20 World Cup group B match between Australia and Zimbabwe in Colombo. Both sides made winning starts to their campaign with the undermanned Australia brushing aside Ireland by 67 runs, and Zimbabwe making even lighter work of Oman in an eight-wicket victory. But there is little margin for error from here with only the top two]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-zimbabwe-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-zimbabwe-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stats battle: Can you beat our new T20 World Cup game?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Think you know your cricket? Only the most knowledgeable of fans will smash our T20 World Cup stats battle game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stats-battle-can-you-beat-our-new-t20-world-cup-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stats-battle-can-you-beat-our-new-t20-world-cup-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd owner 'looking to buy new club' as Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces huge backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after the INEOS chief was blasted for his comments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/man-utd-owner-looking-to-buy-new-club-as-sir-jim-ratcliffe-faces-huge-backlash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/man-utd-owner-looking-to-buy-new-club-as-sir-jim-ratcliffe-faces-huge-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy stun Nepal as India and Sri Lanka also win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy stun Nepal to claim their first-ever T20 World Cup win as co-hosts India and Sri Lanka post comfortable victories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/italy-stun-nepal-as-india-and-sri-lanka-also-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/italy-stun-nepal-as-india-and-sri-lanka-also-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosca brothers lead Italy to first-ever T20 World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Italy win a match for the first time at the Men's T20 World Cup,thanks to brothers Justin and Anthony Mosca, who both scored a half-century in a win over Nepal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mosca-brothers-lead-italy-to-first-ever-t20-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mosca-brothers-lead-italy-to-first-ever-t20-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka thrash Oman to maintain 100% start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Sri Lanka beat Oman by 105 runs in a one-sided affair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-thrash-oman-to-maintain-100-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sri-lanka-thrash-oman-to-maintain-100-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland’s Safyaan Sharif steps out of the kitchen in bid to put heat on England again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seamer was set to spend February helping at his father&rsquo;s restaurant until late World Cup call &ndash; now he&rsquo;s focused on another England upsetIt is fair to say that England&rsquo;s first two games at the T20 World Cup have not inspired much confidence &ndash; unless you&rsquo;re one of their future opponents. For Scotland, last-minute call-ups after the decision to banish Bangladesh from the tournament last month, English travails have put some extra pep in their step ahead of the n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotlands-safyaan-sharif-steps-out-of-the-kitchen-in-bid-to-put-heat-on-england-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/scotlands-safyaan-sharif-steps-out-of-the-kitchen-in-bid-to-put-heat-on-england-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘If they’re a chef short, I’ll fill that role’: Safyaan Sharif ready to cook up T20 World Cup shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seamer was set to spend February helping at his father&rsquo;s restaurant until late World Cup call &ndash; now he&rsquo;s focused on another England upsetIt is fair to say that England&rsquo;s first two games at the T20 World Cup have not inspired much confidence &ndash; unless you&rsquo;re one of their future opponents. For Scotland, last-minute call-ups after the decision to banish Bangladesh from the tournament last month, English travails have put some extra pep in their step ahead of the n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/if-theyre-a-chef-short-ill-fill-that-role-safyaan-sharif-ready-to-cook-up-t20-world-cup-shock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/if-theyre-a-chef-short-ill-fill-that-role-safyaan-sharif-ready-to-cook-up-t20-world-cup-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Incredible' - India's Kishan hits four sixes in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch India's Ishan Kishan hit four sixes back-to-back against Namibia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/incredible-indias-kishan-hits-four-sixes-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/incredible-indias-kishan-hits-four-sixes-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC urged to review 'strange' 12th man rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Scotland urges ICC to review rules concerning 12th man duties which cost Scott Currie the chance to play at the men's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/icc-urged-to-review-strange-12th-man-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/icc-urged-to-review-strange-12th-man-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Crawley signs Kent contract extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[England opener Zak Crawley signs a one-year contract extension with Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-crawley-signs-kent-contract-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-crawley-signs-kent-contract-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England planning warm-up before anniversary Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[England are planning to play a pink-ball warm-up match before the 150th anniversary Test against Australia in Melbourne next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-planning-warm-up-before-anniversary-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-planning-warm-up-before-anniversary-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spinner Patel joins Leics as Maharaj replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel joins Leicestershire for their return to the top flight of the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/spinner-patel-joins-leics-as-maharaj-replacement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/spinner-patel-joins-leics-as-maharaj-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three terrifying cases challenge a lifelong sceptic]]></title><description><![CDATA[A professor famous for debunking hoaxes investigates three unsolvable cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/three-terrifying-cases-challenge-a-lifelong-sceptic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/three-terrifying-cases-challenge-a-lifelong-sceptic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England too 'careful' in defeat by Windies - Brook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Harry Brook says England's batters were "too careful" in their 30-run defeat by West Indies at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-too-careful-in-defeat-by-windies-brook/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-too-careful-in-defeat-by-windies-brook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMS podcast: England fall short against Windies on day of double super over]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fall short against West Indies on day of double Super Over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tms-podcast-england-fall-short-against-windies-on-day-of-double-super-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tms-podcast-england-fall-short-against-windies-on-day-of-double-super-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England suffer disappointing defeat by West Indies]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's batters put in a disappointing display as they lose by 30 runs to West Indies in their second match of the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-suffer-disappointing-defeat-by-west-indies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-suffer-disappointing-defeat-by-west-indies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Madsen 'optimistic' over World Cup return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy captain Wayne Madsen says his dislocated shoulder has "already improved" and is hopeful of playing again in the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/injured-madsen-optimistic-over-world-cup-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/injured-madsen-optimistic-over-world-cup-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England v West Indies: T20 World Cup – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fine all-round performance saw West Indies move closer to the Super 8s with a 30-run win over EnglandEngland, of course, sneaked by Nepal on Sunday; West Indies whacked Scotland on Saturday.If there&rsquo;s heavy dew, batting first is a big advantage because it makes the ball hard to grip. Both sides have serious batting firepower, but unreliable attacks, so we can expect runs. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-west-indies-t20-world-cup-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-v-west-indies-t20-world-cup-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England lose to West Indies by 30 runs at T20 World Cup – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fine all-round performance saw West Indies move closer to the Super 8s with a 30-run win over EnglandEngland, of course, sneaked by Nepal on Sunday; West Indies whacked Scotland on Saturday.If there&rsquo;s heavy dew, batting first is a big advantage because it makes the ball hard to grip. Both sides have serious batting firepower, but unreliable attacks, so we can expect runs. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-lose-to-west-indies-by-30-runs-at-t20-world-cup-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-lose-to-west-indies-by-30-runs-at-t20-world-cup-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England left with no margin for error after defeat to West Indies at T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group C: West Indies 196-6 bt England 166 by 30 runsRutherford smashes 76 and England splutter in chaseWest Indies are making Group C look plain sailing, England are all at sea. Like, by and large, the ball &ndash; unless it was arrowing towards a fielder &ndash; England&rsquo;s pursuit of a target of 197 never got off the ground, and at the end of a largely pedestrian performance that eventually veered towards a billious combination of slapstick and horror they had been dismissed for 166 and, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-left-with-no-margin-for-error-after-defeat-to-west-indies-at-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-left-with-no-margin-for-error-after-defeat-to-west-indies-at-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England left with no margin for error after defeat by West Indies at T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group C: West Indies 196-6 bt England 166 by 30 runsRutherford smashes 76 and England splutter in chaseWest Indies are making Group C look plain sailing, England are all at sea. Like, by and large, the ball (unless it was arrowing towards a fielder), England&rsquo;s pursuit of a target of 197 never got off the ground, and after a largely pedestrian performance veered towards the end into a bilious combination of slapstick and horror they had been dismissed for 166 and, with seven balls remaining]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-left-with-no-margin-for-error-after-defeat-by-west-indies-at-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-left-with-no-margin-for-error-after-defeat-by-west-indies-at-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England spun out by West Indies at T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's batters are spun out by West Indies in Mumbai as Harry Brook's side fall to a 30-run defeat in their second match at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-spun-out-by-west-indies-at-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-spun-out-by-west-indies-at-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England lose to West Indies by 30 runs: T20 World Cup – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over-by-over coverage as England&rsquo;s latest pool match<br />
The Spin on the slower ball in cricket | Email DanielEngland, of course, sneaked by Nepal on Sunday; West Indies whacked Scotland on Saturday.If there&rsquo;s heavy dew, batting first is a big advantage because it makes the ball hard to grip. Both sides have serious batting firepower, but unreliable attacks, so we can expect runs. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-lose-to-west-indies-by-30-runs-t20-world-cup-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-lose-to-west-indies-by-30-runs-t20-world-cup-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salt hits 24 in over for England against West Indies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Salt hits Jason Holder for 24 runs in one over in England's T20 World Cup match against West Indies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/salt-hits-24-in-over-for-england-against-west-indies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/salt-hits-24-in-over-for-england-against-west-indies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa beat Afghanistan after two thrilling super overs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as South Africa edge past Afghanistan after playing two thrilling super overs in their T20 World Cup match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-beat-afghanistan-after-two-thrilling-super-overs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-beat-afghanistan-after-two-thrilling-super-overs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archer nabs wicket in opening over as Hope caught]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch England's Jofra Archer take a wicket in the opening over of their match against the West Indies, as Shai Hope is caught by Tom Banton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archer-nabs-wicket-in-opening-over-as-hope-caught/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/archer-nabs-wicket-in-opening-over-as-hope-caught/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia brush off loss of Mitch Marsh to crush Ireland in T20 World Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa rout opponents in 67-run winSkipper pulled out injured 30 minutes before start of playAdam Zampa and Nathan Ellis combined for eight wickets as Australia overcame the shock pre-match loss of skipper Mitch Marsh to post a crushing 67-run victory over Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener in Colombo.Marsh was officially ruled out just 30 minutes before Wednesday night&rsquo;s toss after scans revealed he was suffering internal testicular bleeding from a blow he suffered]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-brush-off-loss-of-mitch-marsh-to-crush-ireland-in-t20-world-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-brush-off-loss-of-mitch-marsh-to-crush-ireland-in-t20-world-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England captain Ben Stokes' gruesome facial injuries after undergoing surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Test captain shared a brutal snap of his injuries on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-captain-ben-stokes-gruesome-facial-injuries-after-undergoing-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-captain-ben-stokes-gruesome-facial-injuries-after-undergoing-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v Ireland: T20 World Cup cricket – as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia beat Ireland by 67 runs in Colombo to get their T20 World Cup underway with a win2nd over: Australia 12-1 (Inglis 5, Green 0) Cameron Green joins Inglis in the middle. Ireland buzz around but Inglis calms a few nerves with a languid back cut for four through the off side.Head is run out! Squirts a shot behind square and sets off for as dodgy single, doesn&rsquo;t get there and is gone! Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-ireland-t20-world-cup-cricket-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-ireland-t20-world-cup-cricket-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia leave Ireland on brink of World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia impress in their T20 World Cup opener as they make light work of beating Ireland by 67 runs in Colombo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-leave-ireland-on-brink-of-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-leave-ireland-on-brink-of-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket, football, athletics: the Caribbean’s sporting success is extraordinary – so why does it feel like a missed opportunity? | Kenneth Mohammed]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the men&rsquo;s football World Cup looms, the region&rsquo;s prowess is often seen in terms of inspirational hardship, but the political will to treat sport strategically is lackingThe US is preparing to co-host the 2026 World Cup while also deciding who is allowed to attend. For the Caribbean, that contradiction is familiar. In nearly a century of men&rsquo;s World Cup football, only four Caribbean nations have ever qualified.This year, more finally will, but many of their supporters, especi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-football-athletics-the-caribbeans-sporting-success-is-extraordinary-so-why-does-it-feel-like-a-missed-opportunity-kenneth-mohammed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-football-athletics-the-caribbeans-sporting-success-is-extraordinary-so-why-does-it-feel-like-a-missed-opportunity-kenneth-mohammed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket, field and track: the Caribbean’s sporting success is extraordinary – so why does it feel like a missed opportunity? | Kenneth Mohammed]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the men&rsquo;s football World Cup looms, the region&rsquo;s prowess is often seen in terms of inspirational hardship, but the political will to treat sport strategically is lackingThe US is preparing to co-host the 2026 World Cup while also deciding who is allowed to attend. For the Caribbean, that contradiction is familiar. In nearly a century of men&rsquo;s World Cup football, only four Caribbean nations have ever qualified.This year, more finally will, but many of their supporters, especi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-field-and-track-the-caribbeans-sporting-success-is-extraordinary-so-why-does-it-feel-like-a-missed-opportunity-kenneth-mohammed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-field-and-track-the-caribbeans-sporting-success-is-extraordinary-so-why-does-it-feel-like-a-missed-opportunity-kenneth-mohammed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England white-ball series in South Africa under threat due to T20 franchise cricket clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[England due to play in South Africa in January 2027ODI and T20 dates clash with SA20 tournamentEngland&rsquo;s two white-ball series in South Africa next year are currently in doubt amid the latest scheduling clash that pits franchise cricket against the international game.As it stands, England&rsquo;s men are due to play three Tests, three one-day internationals and three Twenty20s in South Africa next winter. The white-ball leg of this rare &ldquo;full tour&rdquo; to the country represents an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-white-ball-series-in-south-africa-under-threat-due-to-t20-franchise-cricket-clash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-white-ball-series-in-south-africa-under-threat-due-to-t20-franchise-cricket-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England white-ball series in South Africa under threat amid T20 franchise cricket clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[England due to play in South Africa in January 2027ODI and T20 dates clash with SA20 tournamentEngland&rsquo;s two white-ball series in South Africa next year are in doubt amid the latest scheduling clash that pits franchise cricket against the international game.As it stands, England&rsquo;s men are due to play three Tests, three one-day internationals and three Twenty20s in South Africa next winter. The white-ball leg of this rare &ldquo;full tour&rdquo; to the country represents an important]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-white-ball-series-in-south-africa-under-threat-amid-t20-franchise-cricket-clash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-white-ball-series-in-south-africa-under-threat-amid-t20-franchise-cricket-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v Ireland: T20 World Cup cricket – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in ColomboStart time is 3pm local/8.30pm AEDT/9.30am GMTAny thoughts? Email James2nd over: Australia 12-1 (Inglis 5, Green 0) Cameron Green joins Inglis in the middle. Ireland buzz around but Inglis calms a few nerves with a languid back cut for four through the off side.Head is run out! Squirts a shot behind square and sets off for as dodgy single, doesn&rsquo;t get there and is gone! Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-ireland-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-ireland-t20-world-cup-cricket-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Smith set for shock appearance at T20 World Cup after Mitch Marsh injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain sidelined out by testicular injury in the netsChampion batter rushed to Sri Lanka as squad coverSteve Smith has answered a last-minute SOS and could make a shock appearance at the T20 World Cup following a testicular injury to skipper Mitch Marsh.Marsh has been ruled out of Australia&rsquo;s T20 World Cup opener against Ireland in Colombo after sustaining a direct hit to the box at training earlier this week. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/steve-smith-set-for-shock-appearance-at-t20-world-cup-after-mitch-marsh-injury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/steve-smith-set-for-shock-appearance-at-t20-world-cup-after-mitch-marsh-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa edge T20 World Cup thriller with Afghanistan after double super over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scores tied following remarkably dramatic final overStubbs and Miller break Afghanistan hearts South Africa emerged victorious after an astonishing T20 World Cup nailbiter against Afghanistan, which ended with scores tied and a double super over.The Proteas posted 187 for six batting first but a remarkable solo assault from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who hit 84 from 42 balls, put Afghanistan on track. Continue reading...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-edge-t20-world-cup-thriller-with-afghanistan-after-double-super-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-edge-t20-world-cup-thriller-with-afghanistan-after-double-super-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Spin | Aiming for the moon: the rise of the slower ball, from Stephenson to Curran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The advent of short-form cricket has pushed bowlers to use new weapons, among them deceptive slower deliveriesFranklyn Stephenson&rsquo;s throaty chuckle rolls down the phone line. &ldquo;You know the hardest thing about bowling that ball? I couldn&rsquo;t stop laughing when I saw how the batsmen were trying to play it! They&rsquo;d be jabbing here or ducking there, most of them were so clueless!&rdquo;Since the earliest days of cricket, bowlers have bamboozled batters with deceptive changes of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-aiming-for-the-moon-the-rise-of-the-slower-ball-from-stephenson-to-curran/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-spin-aiming-for-the-moon-the-rise-of-the-slower-ball-from-stephenson-to-curran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['South Africa have escaped' - thrilling end to second super over]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the dramatic end to the second super over as South Africa beat Afghanistan in a T20 World Cup thriller.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-have-escaped-thrilling-end-to-second-super-over/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-have-escaped-thrilling-end-to-second-super-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's Marsh out with 'testicular bleeding']]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia captain Mitchell Marsh is ruled out of their opening T20 World Cup game against Ireland after suffering "testicular bleeding", with Steve Smith called up as cover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australias-marsh-out-with-testicular-bleeding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australias-marsh-out-with-testicular-bleeding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No-balls, a wide &amp; absurd run-out - a wild T20 World Cup finish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch South Africa and Afghanistan play out a thrilling final over of their match at the T20 World Cup, culminating in a super over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/no-balls-a-wide-amp-absurd-run-out-a-wild-t20-world-cup-finish/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/no-balls-a-wide-amp-absurd-run-out-a-wild-t20-world-cup-finish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proteas edge Afghanistan after two super overs]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa pull off a memorable victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup as the Proteas edge past their opponents after two super overs in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/proteas-edge-afghanistan-after-two-super-overs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/proteas-edge-afghanistan-after-two-super-overs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia v Ireland: T20 World Cup – live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Updates from the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in ColomboStart time is 3pm local/8.30pm AEDT/9.30am GMTAny thoughts? Email JamesTravis Head gets the rub of the coin and Australia will have first used of what the moustachioed marvel says &ldquo;looks like a good surface.&rdquo; A slightly rueful looking Paul Stirling admits he would have done the same. Teams incoming!Meanwhile, Afghanistan have just taken South Africa to a Super Over in Ahmedabad with both sides posting 187. Drama! Continue readin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-ireland-t20-world-cup-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/australia-v-ireland-t20-world-cup-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The pizza chef hoping to star for Italy at T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of Italy's players have never stepped foot in the country but they are determined to put the nation's cricket team on the map, writes James Wallace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-pizza-chef-hoping-to-star-for-italy-at-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/the-pizza-chef-hoping-to-star-for-italy-at-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ashes fallout continues as Seven faces $7m revenue hit from two-day Tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unusually brief series affects broadcaster and Cricket AustraliaSouthern Cross Media Group reports 2.1% revenue drop on last yearThe Ashes hangover continues after Channel Seven blamed a $7m revenue shortfall on the pair of two-day Tests during the Australian summer, which were triggered by England&rsquo;s capitulation in Perth and a pitch in Melbourne that proved too difficult for both sides to subdue.The impact of the unusually brief series is still rippling through the game, leaving lower-tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ashes-fallout-continues-as-seven-faces-7m-revenue-hit-from-two-day-tests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ashes-fallout-continues-as-seven-faces-7m-revenue-hit-from-two-day-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's just not cricket: Is willow on the way out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Banbury willow tree grower is welcoming changes to the laws of cricket to allow laminated bats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/its-just-not-cricket-is-willow-on-the-way-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/its-just-not-cricket-is-willow-on-the-way-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stokes has successful surgery on broken cheek]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Test captain Ben Stokes says he has had successful surgery on the broken cheek he sustained when hit by a ball while coaching Durham's academy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-has-successful-surgery-on-broken-cheek/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/stokes-has-successful-surgery-on-broken-cheek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan tune up for India with win against USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan gear up for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup showdown with India by securing a 32-run victory against the United States in their second group-stage fixture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-tune-up-for-india-with-win-against-usa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-tune-up-for-india-with-win-against-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nepal captain calls on England to tour Kathmandu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Rohit Paudel calls on England and cricket's other major nations to tour Nepal following their impressive start to the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nepal-captain-calls-on-england-to-tour-kathmandu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/nepal-captain-calls-on-england-to-tour-kathmandu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland hope to put lessons learned into effect against Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland head coach Heinrich Malan says he wants to see greater "clarity of conviction" from his side in their T20 World Cup meeting with Australia on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-hope-to-put-lessons-learned-into-effect-against-australia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-hope-to-put-lessons-learned-into-effect-against-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Connor to leave ECB role after Women's T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clare Connor, the managing director of England women, will leave the England and Wales Cricket Board after this summer's home Women's T20 World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/connor-to-leave-ecb-role-after-womens-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/connor-to-leave-ecb-role-after-womens-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Brutal batting!' - NZ's Seifert &amp; Allen share record 175 stand]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand openers Finn Allen and Tim Seifert share an unbroken stand of 175, the most for any wicket at a T20 World Cup, to beat the United Arab Emirates by 10 wickets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brutal-batting-nzs-seifert-amp-allen-share-record-175-stand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/brutal-batting-nzs-seifert-amp-allen-share-record-175-stand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancs sign Aussie batter McDermott for T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire sign Australia batter Ben McDermott for the 2026 T20 Blast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancs-sign-aussie-batter-mcdermott-for-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/lancs-sign-aussie-batter-mcdermott-for-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jos Buttler insists ‘dressing-room knows the truth’ about McCullum’s qualities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coach&rsquo;s relaxed approach backed by former captainLuke Wood dropped for West Indies WT20 matchBrendon McCullum&rsquo;s shades-on, feet-up, perpetually chilled persona as England coach, which has led to him being criticised for creating an unhealthily relaxed team culture, is carefully cultivated but entirely false, according to the former white-ball captain Jos Buttler. Buttler said that McCullum is actually &ldquo;as sharp a coach as I&rsquo;ve ever worked with&rdquo;, and that &ldquo;ever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jos-buttler-insists-dressing-room-knows-the-truth-about-mccullums-qualities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/jos-buttler-insists-dressing-room-knows-the-truth-about-mccullums-qualities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket behind times on coaches' on-field influence - Buttler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-behind-times-on-coaches-on-field-influence-buttler/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/cricket-behind-times-on-coaches-on-field-influence-buttler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are batters retiring out early in T20 cricket?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why there is a rising trend in T20 batters retiring out early in matches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-are-batters-retiring-out-early-in-t20-cricket/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/why-are-batters-retiring-out-early-in-t20-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Basball' - De Leede stars as Netherlands beat Namibia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch highlights as Bas de Leede stars with both bat and ball, helping the Netherlands to their first win of the T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Namibia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/basball-de-leede-stars-as-netherlands-beat-namibia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/basball-de-leede-stars-as-netherlands-beat-namibia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan agree to play India at T20 Cricket World Cup after scrapping boycott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Match to go ahead in Sri Lanka on SundayGovernment made decision after negotiationsPakistan have agreed to play India in the T20 World Cup match scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka on Sunday, reversing a decision to boycott the game citing geopolitical tensions.Pakistan announced their decision to boycott the match in Colombo after the International Cricket Council last month replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the tournament, following Bangladesh&rsquo;s refusal to travel to the co-hosts Indi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-agree-to-play-india-at-t20-cricket-world-cup-after-scrapping-boycott/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/pakistan-agree-to-play-india-at-t20-cricket-world-cup-after-scrapping-boycott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India-Pakistan to go ahead as government ends boycott request]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan's fixture against rivals India at the T20 World Cup is set to go ahead as scheduled after the Pakistan government ends its order for a boycott.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-pakistan-to-go-ahead-as-government-ends-boycott-request/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/india-pakistan-to-go-ahead-as-government-ends-boycott-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa make imposing start to T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa make imposing start with victory over Canada while Zimbabwe beat Oman at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-make-imposing-start-to-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/south-africa-make-imposing-start-to-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markram scores superb half-century for South Africa against Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's Aiden Markram puts together a fine innings of 59 from 32 balls before being caught out by Dilon Heyliger in the T20 World Cup match against Canada in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/markram-scores-superb-half-century-for-south-africa-against-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/markram-scores-superb-half-century-for-south-africa-against-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Sometimes you win ugly, but you win’: tight victories a useful habit for England’s cricket team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having held their nerve against Nepal, Harry Brook&rsquo;s side are building belief they can be genuine contenders at the T20 World CupAnother win, and if England emerged from the Wankhede after Sunday&rsquo;s fraught victory over Nepal without much of a strut to their step, they did so with two points in their pockets and the bandwagon still rolling. They have now won 11 of their 12 completed T20s in the last year, and in their last two games have been reminded that winning ugly can be more pow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sometimes-you-win-ugly-but-you-win-tight-victories-a-useful-habit-for-englands-cricket-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sometimes-you-win-ugly-but-you-win-tight-victories-a-useful-habit-for-englands-cricket-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England’s habit of ‘winning ugly’ in tight games gives them T20 World Cup hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having held their nerve against Nepal, Harry Brook&rsquo;s side are building belief they can be T20 World Cup contendersAnother win, and if England emerged from the Wankhede after Sunday&rsquo;s fraught victory over Nepal without much of a strut to their step, they did so with two points in their pockets and the bandwagon still rolling. They have now won 11 of their 12 completed T20s in the last year, and in their last two games have been reminded that winning ugly can be more powerful than winn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-habit-of-winning-ugly-in-tight-games-gives-them-t20-world-cup-hope/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/englands-habit-of-winning-ugly-in-tight-games-gives-them-t20-world-cup-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madsen dislocates shoulder in Italy's World Cup bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Wayne Madsen dislocates his left shoulder in the fourth over of Italy's debut match at the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/madsen-dislocates-shoulder-in-italys-world-cup-bow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/madsen-dislocates-shoulder-in-italys-world-cup-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tailenders podcast: International Relations - Nepal and The Netherlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[We review the start of the T20 World Cup, where the &lsquo;minnows&rsquo; are causing a few problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tailenders-podcast-international-relations-nepal-and-the-netherlands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/tailenders-podcast-international-relations-nepal-and-the-netherlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leask &amp; Munsey star as Scotland beat debutants Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Leask and George Munsey star as Scotland beat World Cup debutants Italy by 73 runs at Eden Gardens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leask-amp-munsey-star-as-scotland-beat-debutants-italy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/leask-amp-munsey-star-as-scotland-beat-debutants-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Munsey stars for Scotland against Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Munsey smashes 84 off 54 balls as Scotland beat T20 World Cup debutants Italy by 73 runs at Eden Gardens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/munsey-stars-for-scotland-against-italy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/munsey-stars-for-scotland-against-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Carlson 'prove doubters wrong' in Division One?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiran Carlson is preparing for his first season as Glamorgan's club captain and the county's first in Division One of the County Championship since 2005.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/can-carlson-prove-doubters-wrong-in-division-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/can-carlson-prove-doubters-wrong-in-division-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland let Sri Lanka off the hook at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland cannot overcome a host of errors in the field as they fall 20 runs short of co-hosts Sri Lanka in their World Cup opener.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-let-sri-lanka-off-the-hook-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/ireland-let-sri-lanka-off-the-hook-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - results &amp; fixtures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fixtures, results and scorecards for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mens-t20-world-cup-2026-results-amp-fixtures/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/mens-t20-world-cup-2026-results-amp-fixtures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Catalogue of errors' as Ireland drop several catches against Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland drop multiple catches in a poor fielding display against Sri Lanka in their opening game at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/catalogue-of-errors-as-ireland-drop-several-catches-against-sri-lanka/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/catalogue-of-errors-as-ireland-drop-several-catches-against-sri-lanka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An almighty scare - but are England learning?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why some subtle signs suggest, despite their scare against Nepal in the T20 World Cup, England might be learning under Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/an-almighty-scare-but-are-england-learning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/an-almighty-scare-but-are-england-learning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It would have been a horrible one to lose’: Curran relieved after England’s Nepal scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;You can&rsquo;t underestimate these guys any more&rsquo;Curran&rsquo;s final-over heroics sealed four-run winEngland flirted with one of the great T20 World Cup upsets in Mumbai before getting their campaign under way with victory against Nepal by four runs and, although they did not lose the game, Sam Curran insisted they had lost any sense of complacency.&ldquo;We take those two points and take great confidence, because it wouldn&rsquo;t have been a nice dressing room this evening,&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-would-have-been-a-horrible-one-to-lose-curran-relieved-after-englands-nepal-scare/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/it-would-have-been-a-horrible-one-to-lose-curran-relieved-after-englands-nepal-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sussex chairman quits in wake of points deductions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sussex chairman Jon Filby resigns in the wake of the county's financial difficulties, which have left them facing points deductions for next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-chairman-quits-in-wake-of-points-deductions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/sussex-chairman-quits-in-wake-of-points-deductions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England hold off Nepal charge in final over to avoid T20 World Cup shock]]></title><description><![CDATA[England, 184-7, bt Nepal, 180-6, by four runsSam Curran bowls final over to deny minnowsOn a raucous early evening in front of a hugely one-sided crowd Nepal so nearly provided the upset this World Cup needed and that England were so desperate to avoid, as they seek to buff a tarnished winter into some kind of shine. As their captain, Rohit Paudel, had pointed out before the tournament began, the Nepalese are used to climbing mountains. Even on an awkward surface a target of 185 was pretty trivi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-hold-off-nepal-charge-in-final-over-to-avoid-t20-world-cup-shock/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-hold-off-nepal-charge-in-final-over-to-avoid-t20-world-cup-shock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England survive World Cup scare against Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[England beat Nepal by 4 runs in a last ball thriller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-survive-world-cup-scare-against-nepal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/sport/cricket/england-survive-world-cup-scare-against-nepal/</guid></item></channel></rss>