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Former Australia opener Ian Redpath dies aged 83

The popular former Australian opener was known as a courageous, obdurate player who was held in incredibly high regard by both teammates and opponents from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/4IQa8t1

Ben Stokes' back stiffness gives England injury scare

England captain has endured prolonged fitness struggles from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/hIl0M5e

Daryl Mitchell 84 delays England as Brydon Carse takes Test-best six-for

England still in sight of victory in first Test despite NZ resistance on fourth morning from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/SiwKsRO

Shadman hits fifty, WI drop three catches on truncated day

Roach struck twice early but West Indies let Bangladesh stage a mini-recovery from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ZYvLIFU

'I'm in a really good spot' - Boland prepares to take over Hazlewood's pink-ball duties

"There's definitely not panic stations in our change rooms," Boland says of the mood in the camp after the Perth reversal from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/7YsUndz

Heat, Renegades have shot at history with WBBL final at the MCG

The Renegades have produced a terrific turnaround between seasons while the Heat are aiming to become the first team to win three titles from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/diTmuwA

Hazlewood ruled out of second Test; Abbott, Doggett added to squad

Scott Boland will be favourite to come into the line-up for the day-night contest in Adelaide from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3VfLNv8

Brook, Stokes, Atkinson put the hammer down as England seize lead

England extend healthy lead through belligerent morning of batting from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/5Fzhcwn

Redmayne, Rodrigues help Heat ease into WBBL final after bowlers restrict Thunder

Legspinner Parsons took 3 for 10 for Heat, who will be concerned about Rodrigues' availability for the final due to wrist injury from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/3pIRMJj

Stubbs, Bavuma wear Sri Lanka down and tighten South Africa's grip

South Africa see off a wicketless session in which they scored 101 to extend their lead to 382 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/0nGrNyR

Gill 'looking comfortable' on return to nets in Canberra

"Whether it's a pink ball or a red ball, the difference is really in the mind," batting coach Nayar says from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/XDEkhRM

Brydon Carse cleans up tail as Glenn Phillips helps New Zealand post 348

New Zealand lower order add 29 runs in 40 minutes on second morning from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/D5kliCN

Webster bolsters Australia Test squad amid Marsh concerns

The Tasmania allrounder has been one of the standout domestic performers over the last two years from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/jICEeW3

Champions Trophy: PCB promises to do 'what's best for Pakistan cricket'

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi says any decision on hosting should be made "on the basis of equality" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/9Mhrw3Z

England win toss, bowl first, as Jacob Bethell, Nathan Smith make Test debuts

Hot day in prospect on green-tinged pitch, as sides renew rivalry after 2023 drawn series from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/vCq1k3Z

Stokes skipped IPL auction to 'look after body' and 'prolong' England career

"I want to wear this England shirt for as long as I can," he says from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/bkUgTv1

'New conditions, new team' - Latham wants NZ to switch focus to England challenge

Ben Stokes acknowledged the feat of New Zealand's achievement and heaped praise on Latham's men ahead of the series from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/VD0Oki3

Hughes family statement

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England back to Baz-ics as New Zealand seek to follow perfection

England return to favourite home-from-home with points to prove after off-colour year from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/uL3qWyO

Labuschagne's batting mentor: 'Every batter goes through this'

Neil D'Costa says Marnus Labuschagne has to keep trusting himself as he tries to rediscover his Test form from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/32F6tPM

New Zealand and England to compete for Crowe-Thorpe Trophy

Wood from bats used by the two players have been made into the new trophy from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2E16XNZ

Jacob Bethell to debut for England in first Test against New Zealand

Ollie Pope will keep wicket as tourists deal with fallout from Jordan Cox injury from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/vArC8ZH

Roach, Seales build the road to victory for West Indies despite Taskin six-for

Bangladesh surprisingly declared their first innings 181 runs behind, after which WI were bowled out for 152 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ReAtgGn

Melbourne Stars part ways with WBBL coach Jonathan Batty

Batty departs Stars after three WBBL seasons where they finished sixth, seventh and eighth from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/tMnClz0

7 all out! Ivory Coast collapse against Nigeria to record lowest men's T20I total

The 264-run win placed Nigeria at No. 3 in the list for biggest victory margins in men's T20Is from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/FmgUTLA

Williamson's return creates 'selection headaches' for NZ after Young's stellar India tour

Will Young's Player-of-the-series finish as Williamson's understudy in India has presented a conundrum for the hosts from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Q1iOMxS

Mominul, Jaker help Bangladesh avoid follow on

The West Indies bowling unit had a productive day out, keeping Bangladesh under pressure across all three sessions from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/7HjeCzL

Injured Georgia Plimmer ruled out of cricket for remainder of the year

The injury means she will be unavailable for the home ODI series against Australia in December from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/wHvMJ1k

Jordan Cox taken for scans after blow to right hand; could be in doubt for Christchurch Test

The incident occurred in the nets on Sunday morning in Queenstown, where England have been preparing for the first Test from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/SvsCqbx

Kathryn Bryce carries Hurricanes to brink finals, ends Scorchers' season

There were two dramatic collapses at the WACA but Sophie Devine's four wickets were not enough for the home side from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/8MJI3sl

West Indies ride on Greaves' 115 to exert dominance over Bangladesh

A late fast-bowling burst from the West Indies seamers left Bangladesh 410 behind with eight wickets in hand from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/CJmfuLN

How Bumrah left Australia reeling with his five-for

Here's how ESPNcricinfo's ball-by-ball commentary recorded his wickets from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2F7EH1w

Matthews and Molineux star to send Renegades top

Sydney Thunder saw the chance to host a grand final slip away with a poor performance in Melbourne from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/XaM8ZGv

Louis 97, Athanaze 90 give West Indies slight edge after day one

Bangladesh's decision to bowl first did not earn much rewards much, but they enjoyed three wickets in the last ten overs of play from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Yg6RN9q

Manjrekar blames 'poor supply of technology' after Rahul falls to debatable DRS decision

Former umpire Simon Taufel was of the opinion the ball had hit the edge in a tricky decision from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/wYG0cAT

Cricket ready to honour Phillip Hughes on 10-year anniversary

Players will wear black armbands in all three upcoming Sheffield Shield games while Hughes will also be remembered during the second Test from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/dIWgjnp

IPL 2025 to begin on March 14; dates for next three seasons revealed

The final of the 2025 IPL will be played on May 25 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/rXYuMPA

Boland, Konstas, Renshaw part of Prime Minister's XI squad to face India

The side will be captained by New South Wales allrounder Jack Edwards for the day-night two-day fixture from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/GaCQBW9

Morris and Richardson in line for Sheffield Shield returns

The quick bowlers have purely played one-day cricket so far this season amid a carefully managed return from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/4licvkV

Bumrah and Cummins keen to stand out as fast-bowling captains

Bumrah says bowlers have more perks as captains, while Cummins feels the captaincy experience has made his intuition stronger from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ReOu82X

Marsh 'will definitely' bowl but Marnus' mediums may also get a call

The loss of Cameron Green's overs are not viewed as vital, but the frontline bowlers will likely need a break at some point from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/xCzwQKl

Perth pitch prep: 'Big-snake cracks' unlikely after unseasonal rain

Up to 5mm of rain is also forecast on Thursday - match eve - although clear conditions are expected through the Test match from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/SThP14K

Injury hits Maxwell's Shield hopes, leaves race for BBL

The allrounder picked up a hamstring strain in the final T20I against Pakistan from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Lz2EsSB

India withdraw from T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan

The team did not get clearance from the Indian government to travel to Pakistan from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/DhT0kZf

Dion Nash elected to New Zealand Cricket board of directors

The former allrounder and national selector replaced the outgoing Martin Snedden from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/c0RjXo8

Back after injury layoff, Williamson hits 60 in his first Plunket Shield game since 2019

He warmed-up for the Tests against England by scoring 60 for Northern Districts against Auckland from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/bD5RK4E

Shafali Verma dropped for Australia ODIs; Richa Ghosh returns

There were call-ups for Priya Punia, Harleen Deol, Titas Sadhu and Minnu Manni from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/A3Eo1DZ

Hasan Murad hat-trick headlines Bangladesh's warm-up game on West Indies tour

Litton Das, who had missed the second Test against SA last month due to fever, also returned to action from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ohL9gqv

Trescothick hails 'perfect' Caribbean tour as McCullum white-ball era beckons

"We've won one of the two series, we've won various games in both and we've seen more players" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/5aUxWy1

Williamson lauds Southee's longevity amid NZ's changing of the guard

The pair will turn out together for Northern Districts this week ahead of the Test series against England from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/D2dKJlm

One-arm Agar and Rocchiccioli's rare hat-trick can't stop Victoria racing top

Wicketkeeper Joel Curtis struck a maiden first-class hundred but Western Australia didn't have enough to defend from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Tz3HdOy

England win toss, bowl as Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid return

Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley miss out for tourists; Windies replace Obed McCoy with Romario Shepherd from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/27XvKMj

Hamilton breaks WBBL records with stunning 5 for 8 in Brisbane Heat victory

The left-arm quick, whose school friends are celebrating on the Gold Coast, had never taken a WBBL before this match from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/lNLmbey

Healy out of WBBL, faces race to be fit for India series

The Australia captain has picked up a knee injury and won't feature again for Sydney Sixers from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ScEqXh5

Johnson pushes case for full-time role with another SCG special

The left-arm quick took a career-best haul to lead Australia to a tight victory over Pakistan which clinched the T20I series from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/hlL502Q

West Indies win toss, bowl as John Turner debuts for England

Hosts bring in Sherfane Rutherford for injured Romario Shepherd and Obed McCoy for Terrance Hinds from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/MLY4Omc

Doran century the highlight in rain-hit 9.1-over day

Tasmania look like the only team in a position to push for a win with a declaration expected overnight from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/iOtH72D

Holder to miss Bangladesh Tests for shoulder rehab; Phillip, Sinclair return

Alzarri Joseph is also back after he was rested for the last Test series, but not as vice-captain from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/xEfz1CH

Walter emphasises South Africa's 'balancing act' after series defeat to India

The South Africa head coach says that growing the talent pool means sometimes playing youngsters in big series from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/POGs0dI

Obed McCoy replaces injured Matthew Forde in T20I squad

Left-arm seamer comes in for final two games of five-match series from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/l8LJhWG

Afghanistan Women's XI to play in Melbourne ahead of Ashes Test

The match will take place in the morning of the opening day between Australia and England at the MCG from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/5Qzh3Mr

Williamson returns for England series, Nathan Smith called up

Jacob Duffy has also been included and Mitchell Santner will join the squad for the second and third Tests from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/MUTKiz4

Tim Southee to bow out of Test cricket at end of England series

Fast bowler will conclude 18-year career against same opponents where it began from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/tIGA0dL

England bowl, Rehan Ahmed in; Alzarri Joseph among three West Indies changes

Brandon King and Matthew Forde miss out through injury for the hosts from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/JLpon9x

Bird seven-for sinks South Australia as New South Wales dominate day one

Jackson Bird took 7 for 46 as NSW took a 30-run first-innings lead with eight wickets in hand day one from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/vsK0P9x

England seek series win on return to St Lucia

West Indies look for response after two heavy losses in Barbados leg of T20I series from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/tHu5TLn

Pakistan chase a rare double against understrength Australia

Pakistan hope to ride the wave of momentum from the ODI series win while an understrength home side are looking to build to 2026 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/gheQ4qW

Usman Khawaja debunks strike rate 'myth' in McSweeney selection

Australia's incumbent opener does not buy into the theory that there has to be someone scoring quickly at the top of the order from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/dntlziG

Ainsworth shines again in Scorchers' huge win amid floodlight drama

The 19-year-old quick made early inroads into Sydney Thunder's chase and the home side fell away from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/MSyQiw5

Alzarri Joseph back from suspension as Andre Russell ruled out

Shamar Springer included in squad as Shamar Joseph makes way from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Djz4AVb

Hasaranga ruled out of NZ ODIs with hamstring injury; Hemantha called up

Legspin-bowling allrounder Dushan Hemantha has been called up from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/6OqpMP5

CA CEO defends selectors' decision to rest players from ODI decider

The board is also looking at "optimising travel schedule" after mass resting during ODI series loss from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/dM0LuGt

Mousley dares to be different as fast offspin helps him to highest level

England's young allrounder showcasing rare temperament to go with unusual skill from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/zOuxgti

Salahuddin hopes to leave his imprint in short stint as Simmons' assistant

"If I can have even a minimum impact, it will be worth it, despite how much time I have till the Champions Trophy" from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/K79ixg6

'Just go all out': Rodrigues looks to Australian mindset

The India batter revealed her Brisbane Heat team-mates encouraged her to take a positive approach from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/8Zzx6jI

Stubbs channels his nerves to continue breakout run

South Africa were being turned inside out by India's spinners but they found a way through to level the series from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/PFkMqKg

England bowl, Archer in for Topley; Windies make three changes

Terrance Hinds handed debut with Andre Russell missing through injury from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/dD04J8r

पर्थ टेस्ट में मैकस्वीनी करेंगे ओपन, इंगल्स को भी बुलावा

13 सदस्यीय ऑस्ट्रेलिया टेस्ट दल में स्कॉट बोलंड अतिरिक्त गेंदबाज़ from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/PRbKkg4

McSweeney to open in first Test, Inglis handed call-up

Scott Boland is the reserve fast bowler in a 13-player squad to face India in Perth from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/gdJtw1a

England win toss, bowl as Dan Mousley debuts and Jos Buttler returns

Visitors seek to overcome 2-1 ODI series defeat in final white-ball campaign of the year from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/4jmxtQX

Replacement player Bekker takes centre-stage as Renegades win Melbourne derby

Called in to replace the injured Sophie Molineux, Bekker dismissed Meg Lanning and gave away just nine runs in her four overs from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/5xyIeoU

Konstas and Webster guide Australia A home in a nervy chase

Konstas made 73 not out and Beau Webster made an unbeaten 46 as Australia A chased down 168 with six wickets to spare from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/NfMDWaT

Confident Pakistan eye rare series win against weakened Australia

Cummins, Smith, Hazlewood, Starc and Labuschagne to miss the third ODI to prepare for the Test series against India from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/lkyjeD6

Refreshed Jos Buttler ready to confront captaincy demons

Hopes final phase of career can be "most rewarding" as he prepares for long-awaited comeback from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/0nNwRxQ

Harris boosts Test case, Rahul dents his on another day of carnage at the MCG

Marcus Harris made 74 to hand Australia A lead despite Prasidh Krishna's four wickets before India A collapsed with KL Rahul failing again from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/cRBfx0G

Amelia Kerr makes immediate impact for Sydney Sixers after injury

The New Zealand allrounder helped guide the chase alongside Ellyse Perry to ensure they were ahead of the DLS from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/rEANc0U

Hazlewood returns, Pakistan unchanged and bowl first

The visitors have opted not to pick a frontline spinner on a surface with a good covering of grass from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/6jeEZp4

Sammy calls Joseph's behaviour to leave the ground 'unacceptable' during third ODI

Joseph left the field a couple of times during the game after he was visibly unhappy about some things from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/aTzk4UH

Neser out of Australia A game with hamstring injury

The Queensland quick wasn't expected to be in the Perth Test squad but could be needed during the series from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/y7QfkJz

Rahul fails as Neser rips through India A

Neser bagged 4 for 16 including being on a hat-trick in the opening over while KL Rahul fell to Scott Boland as India A slumped to 65 for 5 at lunch from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/QsO4wMN

Inglis named interim T20I captain and will captain the third ODI against Pakistan

Inglis will lead against Pakistan in the third ODI in Perth and the three-match T20I series while the Test players rest from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/Mr9bDU6

David Warner named Sydney Thunder captain

His lifetime leadership ban was overturned last month and he will now captain again in Australia before the end of his career from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/kLrhepM

Afro-Asia Cup set to be revived after almost two decades

The tournament could bring with it the unique prospect of players from India and Pakistan being team-mates from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/U6bvYXi

Short: Pakistan may have to change tactics in Adelaide

The boundary dimensions in Adelaide mean that a bouncer ploy could prove expensive from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ruV4RAX

Boland eyes chance to keep pressure on KL Rahul

India A will feature a strong Australia A attack at the MCG this week in the second four-day game from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/NL560UR

Phil Salt confirmed as England wicketkeeper for West Indies T20Is

England opener hoping to build on ODI form after Antigua half-century from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/IYcMUwZ

Rahul, Jurel to leave early for Australia and play second A game

They plan to get some game time before the five-Test series starting November 22 from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/hD6UEeI

Wriddhiman Saha to retire from cricket after Ranji Trophy season

The 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season will be his last tournament as a cricketer - both for international and domestic cricket from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/YROlaUV

Australia opt to bowl; Ayub and Irfan Khan debut

Wasim Akram handed the new Pakistan caps to the debutants from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/4c5PRWa

Pat Cummins, and Pakistan: welcome back to ODI cricket

The three-match series begins at the MCG, with both teams building towards the Champions Trophy from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/TA1LoFn

Bhatia guides Melbourne Stars to handsome victory

Deepti Sharma made her first appearance of the season for Stars from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/uGvbqMA

'Final piece of information' - Cummins makes ODI return but has eye on Australia A

The Australia captain makes his international comeback against Pakistan on Monday but most of the talk remains about what comes later from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ctIjR0p

Kishan in hot water as India A at centre of ball-change controversy

The umpires replaced the ball before the start of the final day in Mackay from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/x76iVBj

Khawaja fifty ends last ball before rain washes out play

There was a dose of controversy when NSW thought they had Khawaja caught earlier in the day from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/HRhM09Q

Wyatt-Hodge sets up Hurricanes' record chase

Grace Harris had cut loose for defending champions Brisbane Heat but it wasn't enough from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/iZKnP6G

'Sometimes people need a break' - Masood backs Babar to make strong comeback

Masood talks Babar, his working relationship with the new selection committee, and on the "constructive criticism" that came from Ramiz Raja from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/aU7H0dm

Mukesh, Sai Sudharsan and Padikkal script India A's recovery

Gaikwad and Abhimanyu failed with the bat again, but the Indians ended the second day 120 in front with eight wickets in hand from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/ZM6tTdS