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
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
Third one-day international, Bready Ireland 193 all out (43.1 overs): Luis 50 (59), Pablo 32 (47); Ramharack 3-33 West Indies 257 all out (50 overs): Taylor 105 (113), Alleyne 33 (30); Prendergast 2-37 West Indies won by 64 runs and achieved a 3-0 series success. Scorekeeper The West Indies beat Ireland by 64 runs to
First one-day international, Edgbaston England 258 (47.5 overs): Root 76* (76), Dawson 68 (83); Axar 4-62 India 262-4 (45.2 overs): Shubman 80* (75), Axar 57* (52), Sundar 52* (63) India won by six wickets and led the three-match series 1-0 Scorekeeper Brendon McCullum’s reduced role as England white-ball coach began with a reminder of how
Women’s One Day International Series, 1st ODI Ireland 269 all out (49 overs) Hunter 96 (90), Lewis 39 (48); Fletcher 4-49, Matthew 3-52 West Indies 270-1 (38.4 overs): Matthew 159 (123), Grimmond 91 (107); Small 1-25 West Indies won by nine wickets Scorekeeper Captain Hayley Matthews hit 159 and claimed three wickets as the West