First ODI, Uptonsteel County Ground, Leicester Ireland 281-5 (50 overs): Lewis 69 (89), Hunter 62 (90), Stokell 54* (48) England 283-4 (38.1 overs): Bouchier 104 (95), Dunkley 73 (61); Murray 3-58 England won by six wickets; lead series 1-0 Scorecard England’s new era started with a dominant six-wicket win over Ireland as they cruised to
England fast bowler Matthew Potts has signed a three-year contract extension with Durham. The deal will keep the 27-year-old seamer at Chester-le-Street until at least the end of the 2029 season and will extend an association that started with Potts joining the pathway programme aged nine. Potts has been a standout performer in Durham’s charge
Surrey have signed Indian seamer Auqib Nabi for their next three County Championship fixtures as they battle to stay in Division One. The 29-year-old is available for their two home matches with Yorkshire and Glamorgan, as well as the away fixture against Sussex at Hove. Surrey won three successive titles between 2022 and 2024, and
Available for 29 days Mark Chapman is joined by Matt Prior and Mark Ramprakash. The panel reflect on a Test series win for England against Pakistan, with one match at Edgbaston still to come. There’s an in-depth look at how the Lord’s pitch played a part in England’s win, is there legitimate concerns about the
Kent have signed Bangladesh international seamer Khaled Ahmed for their four remaining County Championship matches as they chase promotion back to Division One. The 33-year-old has taken 190 wickets in 70 first-class appearances for his home division, Sylhet. He made his Test debut for Bangladesh in 2018 and has 34 wickets in 18 Test caps
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