Afghan women’s cricketers have accused overseas players signing up for the inaugural Afghanistan Premier League of sending a message to the world that women suffering in the country “can simply be ignored”. Women’s participation in sport has been effectively outlawed since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, and many of Afghanistan’s female cricketers left
Ireland have named two uncapped players in their squad for the upcoming ICC Emerging Nations Trophy tournament, while Lara Maritz is recalled to international duty five years after she last played for her country. Seam bowling all-rounder Zara Craig, 23, and wicketkeeper-batter Abbi Harrison, 20, are both called up and will hope to make their
Northamptonshire all-rounder Louis Kimber has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him with the county until the end of the 2028 season. The 29-year-old joined the club from Leicestershire last year and played 17 matches across the County Championship and T20 Blast, which Northamptonshire won in July. Kimber hit a best of 66
South African all-rounder Migael Pretorius has agreed a new deal with Somerset for the 2027 season. The 31-year-old will be available across all three formats as he returns for a fourth campaign at Taunton. He has played 40 times for the club, scoring 827 runs, with a top score of 95 not out in a
Hampshire head coach Russell Domingo has left his position after less than a year in the role. The 52-year-old South African took over from Adi Birrell last December on a two-year deal but departs after seeing Hampshire relegated to the second tier of the County Championship after 12 years in the top flight. The Hawks
Australia have recruited Michael Hussey as a long-term batting consultant to help them prepare for the 2027 Ashes and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 51-year-old former batter has been added to the national staff as Australia look to improve their form in the longest format, having drawn 1-1 at home to Bangladesh and then lost
