Glamorgan have signed fast bowling all-rounder Ben Mike from Leicestershire. Nottingham-born Mike, 28, came through the Leicestershire academy and made his county debut for the Foxes in 2018. He has also had a spell with Yorkshire as well as playing on loan for Warwickshire. Mike, Glamorgan’s first incoming signing for the 2027 season, has 125
Former England cricketer Lord Ian Botham says he is “proud” of his fundraising walks for leukaemia research, describing them as “a lot of fun and pain”. The former Somerset player raised more than £12m for charity, with his first walk taking place in 1985. Lord Botham said the challenges started after he saw four children
The founder of a futuristic, environmentally sustainable cricket stadium being built in Spain wants it to host a Test match one day. Australian entrepreneur Daniel Weston is overseeing construction of the venue in Playa Flamenca on the Costa Blanca, a 45-minute drive from Alicante. The ground, which will be known as Campo Maximo, aims to
Essex have signed batter Laurie Evans from Surrey on a one-year deal. The 39-year-old has agreed a white-ball contract, which includes an option to play in the County Championship. Evans also played for Warwickshire and Sussex, as well as global T20 franchises including Perth Scorchers, Barbados Royals and Multan Sultans. “I have been fortunate enough
James Anderson will have options to extend his legendary playing career after being told he will not be given a new contract by Lancashire. A number of counties are keen to speak to the 44-year-old if he decides to continue playing next summer. Anderson will leave Old Trafford following Lancashire’s decision to release him from
Available for over a year New Zealand’s Stephen Fleming has suggested England should be led by an English coach. He is due to take charge of his first Test series in South Africa in December, continuing the tradition of overseas coaches leading the England men’s team. Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma examine if
