Northamptonshire all-rounder Justin Broad has signed an extension to his contract, taking it to 2030. The 26-year-old has scored more than 2,000 runs across all formats for Northants since joining the county in 2023. South African-born Broad, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season with a lower back injury, was
England all-rounder Sam Curran has been ruled out of the remainder of the English season with a groin injury, ending his hopes of a potential Test comeback this summer. Surrey’s Curran, 28, last played a Test in 2021 but had been considered for a recall for the series against Pakistan as England look to balance
All-rounder Ollie Price has signed a two-year contract extension with Gloucestershire. The 25-year-old’s new deal will see him remain at the club through the 2027 and 2028 seasons. Price, who came through Gloucestershire’s academy, has scored more than 5,500 runs in all formats across his career and taken 93 wickets. “Ollie has come through our
Warwickshire all-rounder Keith Barker has announced his retirement from playing with immediate effect. The 39-year-old started and ended his career at Edgbaston, either side of a spell with Hampshire. He rejoined the Bears ahead of this season on a 12-month contract but has only played two first-team games because of a knee injury, the last
Charlie Dean will lead England for their one-day international series against Ireland in September, with regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt among a number of senior players rested. Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell and Amy Jones will also miss the three-match series while Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sciver-Brunt are absent as they manage their fitness and recovery. England have
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as head coach of England Lions. The 48-year-old, who has been in charge of the Lions since September 2024, thanked England managing director Rob Key in his leaving statement for “trusting me with one of the most important roles in English cricket.” Flintoff was named head coach