Three things we learned from the World Test Championship final
South Africa shed their unwanted tag as nearly men with a decisive five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship final on Saturday. Victory,...
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From samurai threat to Asian Games as Japan cricket fights obscurity
Legend has it that death threats from disgruntled samurai warriors were behind Japan’s first cricket match in 1863 and the sport has battled for recognition...
‘Flawed’ Test Championship reveals world cricket’s underlying problems
Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s starting Wednesday amid a chorus of criticism over the competition’s format....
Sophie Ecclestone takes break from cricket to prioritise ‘well-being’
Sophie Ecclestone has decided to take a break from all cricket to prioritise her “well-being” ahead of England’s white-ball series against India. The England and...
Ben Stokes Reacts to Australian Media’s ‘Crybabies’ Comment
England men’s cricket captain Ben Stokes has refused to rise to the Australian media’s bait in the aftermath of the controversial Ashes stumping. The sportsmanship...
Ravi Shastri, India cricket head coach, tests positive for Covid-19
Ravi Shastri (left) became India head coach in July 2017 India head coach Ravi Shastri has tested positive for Covid-19, and is isolating along with...
Afghanistan women’s cricket team: Players hiding in Kabul fear Taliban rule
A Taliban fighter walks past a beauty salon with defaced images of women in Kabul Asel and many of her international team-mates are in hiding....
The Hundred: Trent Rockets’ Emily Windsor on balancing broadcasting, cricket and working for the NHS
If you ever think you’re doing too much, you might want to have a glance at Emily Windsor’s schedule because it is hectic – and...
Cricket in the Olympics: ICC to bid for sport’s inclusion in Los Angeles 2028
Cricket has not featured at the Olympic Games since its only appearance in Paris in 1900 The International Cricket Council is bidding to have the...
Ben Stokes: All-rounder taking a break from cricket is a ‘wake-up call for us all’, says Michael Vaughan
Stokes has played in 71 Tests, 101 one-day internationals and 34 Twenty20s for England Ben Stokes’ decision to take an indefinite break from cricket is...