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Root (second-highest run scorer in Tests) called 'average' by Aussie media

The second-highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket was branded 'Average Joe' by the West Australian newspaper after arriving for England's away Ashes trip.

England

What players from Women's World Cup made it into team of the tournament?

India have been crowned Women's Cricket World Cup champions for the first time ever after beating South Africa in an epic final.

Australia

Smith hits out at 'Mastermind' Panesar on eve of first Ashes Test

Steve Smith marked his temporary return as Australia's Ashes captain with a bizarre attack on former England spinner Monty Panesar in his press conference on the eve of the first Test in Perth.

Cricket

India make history after epic World Cup final win over South Africa

India have won the Women’s Cricket World Cup for the first time after a thrilling 52-run victory over South Africa in a rain-delayed final in Navi Mumbai.

India

Harmer spins South Africa to first Test win in India in 15 years

Off-spinner Simon Harmer bowled South Africa to a first Test win in India in 15 years after home skipper Shubman Gill was hospitalised with neck spams and unable to bat as his side crumbled chasing 124 for victory on day three in Kolkata.

Australia

Australia Women's World Cup cricketers 'touched inappropriately' in India

Two members of Australia's Women's World Cup team were "touched inappropriately" by a member of the public in India, Cricket Australia has said.

Cricket

The Hundred announces first player auction and salary increases

The Hundred will host its first-ever player auction in March 2026, marking a major shift in selection and salary structure ahead of its sixth season.

England

Who is pushing for a place in England's T20 World Cup squad?

The Ashes will be the centrepiece for many this cricketing winter but there is also a big white-ball tournament on the horizon: the latest T20 World Cup.

New Zealand

Former New Zealand captain Williamson retires from T20 internationals

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 internationals as he seeks to prioritise Test cricket.

England

England out of World Cup - the good, the bad and the future

England’s hopes of Women’s World Cup glory ended abruptly with a heavy 125-run defeat to South Africa, but what did we learn from their semi-final exit?

England

'We're making progress' - Edwards defiant after England World Cup exit

Charlotte Edwards defiantly insisted that transforming England's fortunes would not be a quick fix after their crushing Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of South Africa.

England

England thrashed by South Africa in semi-final after Wolvaardt and Kapp magic

England suffered a semi-final exit at the Women's Cricket World Cup after Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp helped South Africa to a 125-run victory in Guwahati.

Women's Cricket World Cup

England players hail 'proper cricketer' Devine

England players Heather Knight and Amy Jones have hailed New Zealand captain Sophie Devine following her retirement from ODI cricket.

England

Which teams have qualified for 2026 Men's T20 World Cup?

Nepal, Oman and United Arab Emirates are the final qualifiers for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka across February and March of next year.

Pakistan

Afghanistan withdraw from T20 tri-series in Pakistan

Afghanistan have pulled out of a T20 international tri-series in Pakistan next month after the deaths of three local cricketers.

Cricket

Woakes signs new Warwickshire contract after Ashes omission

Former England all-rounder Chris Woakes has committed to a 'new chapter' in his career after international retirement, signing a new two-year contract with Warwickshire.

England

'Cocky, arrogant, average, dopey' - Best pre-Ashes jibes and headlines

The Ashes starts in Perth on Friday as the phoney war of pre-series jibes is parked and the on-field action takes centre stage.