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Former England Selector Ed Smith Joins ECB Board as Non-Executive Director

The England and Wales Cricket Board has selected Ed Smith, the former England selector who oversaw the nation's 2019 World Cup triumph, to its board...

Apr 20, 2026 · admin

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Bellingham joins cricket ownership ranks with Birmingham Phoenix stake

England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham has obtained a 1.2% stake in Birmingham Phoenix, the Edgbaston-based cricket franchise taking part in The Hundred. The...

Apr 19, 2026 · admin

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Rew’s Rising Form Poses Selection Puzzle for England

Early in the county season and Somerset's James Rew is making a strong case for England selection ahead of the first Test against New Zealand...

Apr 17, 2026 · admin

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Rew’s Masterclass Puts Somerset on Brink of Hampshire Victory

James Rew has put Somerset on the brink of a County Championship victory over Hampshire, with the prolific batsman reaching 58 not out on the...

Apr 17, 2026 · admin

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Rew Poised to Challenge England’s Opening Order This Summer

James Rew is poised to challenge England's established opening partnership this summer after an strong beginning to Somerset's domestic first-class campaign. The 22-year-old wicketkeeper and...

Apr 16, 2026 · admin

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Lancashire Bemused by Injury Replacement Rule Rejection

Lancashire have expressed their confusion after their bid to swap out injured seamer Ajeet Singh Dale with fellow fast bowler Tom Bailey was turned down...

Apr 14, 2026 · admin

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Tongue commits to Nottinghamshire with fresh three-year contract

England pace bowler Josh Tongue has committed his future to Nottinghamshire by signing a new three-year contract that will keep him at Trent Bridge until...

Apr 14, 2026 · admin

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A Second Chance at Life: Taylor’s Decade After Cardiac Shock

A decade has elapsed since James Taylor's existence was transformed fundamentally on a spring day in 2015. The England cricketer, then at the peak of...

Apr 14, 2026 · admin

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Overton leads Somerset to commanding 10-wicket victory over Essex

Craig Overton delivered a commanding all-round captaincy display as Somerset claimed a decisive 10-wicket win over Essex in the Rothesay County Championship at Chelmsford on...

Apr 13, 2026 · admin

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Stokes Reveals Brush with Tragedy After Facial Impact in Nets

England captain Ben Stokes has stated he is "lucky" to have survived after enduring a serious facial injury throughout a nets session at Durham in...

Apr 12, 2026 · admin