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The cricketing world is mourning the loss of a true legend, as renowned England umpire Dickie Bird passed away at the age of 92. More than just an umpire, Bird was a character beloved for his integrity, unmistakable style, and a straightforward charm that endeared him to players and fans alike. His passing marks the end of an era for …

England have officially announced their ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, with Harry Brook named captain for both formats. The tour, set to take place in October and November, is a key opportunity for the team to build momentum ahead of a busy cricketing calendar, that includes Ashes in Australia. The selection committee has opted …

England have named their 16-member Test squad for the upcoming Ashes 2025/26 series, with Ben Stokes retaining the captaincy. The selectors, in their announcement on Tuesday (September 23), also appointed Harry Brook as vice-captain, replacing Ollie Pope. Brook’s rise into a leadership role highlights his growing stature within the team after a consistent run of performances across formats. Matthew Potts …

England clinched a commanding 2-0 series victory against Ireland in the third T20, thanks to an assured and match-winning knock of 55 from Jordan Cox and three-wicket haul from Adil Rashid. With a rain-affected match and a revised target of 155 runs, England managed to ease past the target with 17 balls remaining. After the first match saw Phil Salt steer …

With the three-match series delicately poised at 1-0, England and Ireland meet in the third T20I at The Village, Dublin on September 21. England, revitalized by Phil Salt’s 89 off 46 balls that powered a 197-chase in just 17.4 overs, hold the advantage after claiming the opener by four wickets under stand-in captain Jacob Bethell. The visitors boast depth across …

The stage is set once again at The Village in Dublin as England and Ireland face off in the second T20I of the series. England, after a convincing four-wicket victory in the opener, hold the advantage and are aiming to seal the series with another dominant performance. Ireland, despite a strong batting effort, will be desperate to bounce back on …

England opened their three-match T20 series against Ireland with a convincing four-wicket win at Malahide, Dublin. Phil Salt was the star of the show once again, hammering a blistering 89 off 46 balls to put the visitors firmly in control. It was England’s first victory over Ireland in T20 internationals after their previous completed encounter ended in defeat. Despite strong …

The stage is set at The Village in Dublin as Ireland and England face off in the first T20I of the series today. Both sides come into the contest with plenty of motivation—England aiming to stamp their dominance, while Ireland look to showcase their growing stature in the shortest format. Ireland eye home advantage Ireland, led by the experienced Paul …

Seven-time World Cup winner Meg Lanning has offered her expert predictions ahead of the highly anticipated ICC Women’s ODI Cricket World Cup 2025. As a former captain with an unmatched track record of five World Cup triumphs, Lanning’s insights carry significant weight. Speaking to ICC Digital, she provided a candid assessment of the teams with the best chance of lifting …

A British aristocrat and her partner were on Monday both jailed for 14 years for the manslaughter of their baby daughter by gross negligence, as they sought to avoid detection by social services and briefly sparked a nationwide manhunt. Constance Marten – whose father was once a page to the late Queen Elizabeth – and Mark Gordon went to live …