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'Penny has dropped' - Capsey tipped to hit new heights in 2026

Alice Capsey could hit unprecedented heights in women's cricket in 2026, having dialled in after "realising how much of a talent she is", according to Nasser Hussain.

Durham

Storm Dave damages Durham cricket ground as scaffolding blown down

Durham's cricket stadium has been damaged by Storm Dave, with fans initially told to stay away for safety reasons on an ultimately abandoned day three of the County Championship Division Two match with Kent.

England

Brook, Bethell cautioned as Tongue escapes action over nightclub altercation

England white-ball captain Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell have been cautioned by the Cricket Regulator, but no further action is to be taken against Josh Tongue over a clash with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand.

England

Duckett: 'No excuses' for my actions in the Ashes

Ben Duckett says there are "no excuses" for his off-field errors during the Ashes and that he is determined to become more professional in order to prolong his England career.

Essex

Essex use first injury substitute in County Championship history

The ECB's player replacement trial rule has been used for the first time in County Championship history, as Essex captain Tom Westley was replaced after breaking his finger in their opening match of the season against Hampshire.

New Zealand

NZ complete record women's run chase thanks to Kerr's superb century

New Zealand completed the highest successful run chase in women's one-day international history off the back of captain Melie Kerr's stunning 179 not out from 139 balls.

Cricket

Fakhar guilty of ball-tampering after Lahore penalised in PSL

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended Fakhar Zaman for two ‌Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches after the batter was found guilty of ball-tampering during ‌Lahore Qalandars' four-wicket defeat by Karachi Kings on Sunday.

England

ECB chief defends England regime over criticism from 'dropped' players

Recent criticism of Rob Key and Brendon McCullum's England regime from active players is a reaction to being dropped, according to ECB chief executive Richard Gould.

England

England men cricket results and fixtures 2026

Full fixtures for England's men's side in 2026, including the T20 World Cup, home white-ball series against India and away Test tour of South Africa.

England

'Where's the accountability?' - England's Ashes review questioned

Former England captain Michael Atherton believes fans will find it 'extraordinary' that no jobs were lost as a result of their heavy Ashes defeat in Australia.

England

England Ashes review: Key on McCullum, drinking culture and lessons

ECB managing director Rob Key discusses England's Ashes disappointment, how Brendon McCullum can evolve and whether the team has a drinking problem following Harry Brook's incident in Wellington.

England

England say no 'bust-up' between McCullum and Stokes as coach keeps job

England MD Rob Key said there has been no "big bust-up" between coach Brendon McCullum and Test captain Ben Stokes after the Ashes drubbing as he and ECB CEO Richard Gould explained why the New Zealander has kept his job.

England

Dates revealed for England's white-ball tour of Australia

England will tour Australia for three one-day internationals and five T20 internationals across November and December.

England

Pope: Perception England 'weren't fussed' about Ashes was tough

Ollie Pope has denied the England team 'weren't fussed' during the troubled Ashes series but understands why the players were criticised.

England

Livingstone slams England cricket regime - 'No-one cares about you'

Liam Livingstone has given a scathing account of his handling by the current England regime, claiming "no-one cares about you".

Cricket

What challenges does The Hundred face after cash splashed in auction?

With cash comes conundrums for The Hundred.

England

England's Jacks and Rashid in - but who else makes Team of T20 World Cup?

The 2026 T20 World Cup concluded with a thumping 96-run win for tournament hosts India over New Zealand, but which players have made the ICC's Team of the Tournament?

Sussex

Why uncapped Englishman Coles sparked Hundred bidding war

When it came to the Hundred auction, it paid to be an all-rounder. Literally.