Kent legend and former England batsman Joe Denly has announced he will retire at the end of the season. Denly, 40, has played for Kent since 2004, when he was 18, plus three seasons with Middlesex between 2012 and 2014, and represented England in all three formats. His highest Test score for England came in
The World Cricketers’ Association says it is “concerned” about how the 2027 men’s 50-over World Cup will be structured. It warned that the format, which eliminates two of the three lowest-ranked teams early, raises “questions about transparency, consultation and the game’s long-term commitment to global growth.” The main part of the tournament, which starts with
Hampshire’s Liam Dawson and Somerset’s Tom Banton will be released from England’s one-day international squad to play on Saturday’s T20 Finals day, their counties said. They have been part of Brendon McCullum’s team currently facing India in an ODI series, with the third and final match scheduled for Sunday at Lord’s. Banton is yet to
Leicestershire have signed batsman Sheridon Gumbs on a three-and-a-half-year deal after impressing during a one-month deal with the East Midlands side. The 22-year-old former England Under-19 international spent 18 months with the Foxes’ second XI before being given a one-month contract and promoted to make his County Championship debut in June. Gumbs, who came through
Charles grew up with the ground at the end of his garden, making his debut in 2010 before taking over the captaincy in 2017 and said walking across the ground as captain gave him goosebumps. “Seeing dad on the sideline, my whole family there, it was definitely a special moment,” he said. Jimmy added: “I’m
Joe Root says some England players have to “learn on the job” in 50-over cricket due to lack of exposure to the format. Root was a class apart in the second one-day international in Cardiff with a chanceless 99 that took England to a four-wicket victory in difficult conditions. In domestic cricket, the One-Day Cup
