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TNT Sports likely to surpass Sky in securing broadcast rights for 2025-26 Ashes

TNT Sports is currently the frontrunner to secure broadcast rights for next winter’s Ashes, as Sky appears uninterested in bidding for the series. TNT, previously known as BT Sport, has held the rights for Cricket Australia’s home internationals since the...

SA20 League: Rashid Khan back to lead MI Cape Town in Season 3

Photo Credit: SA20 League Rashid Khan will return to lead MI Cape Town in Betway SA20 Season 3. The Afghanistan superstar captained MI Cape Town during Season 1, but was unfortunately missed last season due to injury. Kieron Pollard led MI Cape...

Ben Stokes fires back at ICC after WTC penalty for England

Photo Credit: Instagram Photo of @stokesy Ben Stokes has criticized the International Cricket Council (ICC) following England's deduction of World Test Championship (WTC) points for slow over-rate violations. England received a 15% match fee reduction and lost three WTC points...

Brook narrows the gap to number one Test batter in latest ICC Men’s Player Rankings

Photo Credit: ICC Harry Brook made good ground with the bat in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, falling just 41 rating points behind world’s number one, Joe Root, after his 171 in England’s first Test match against New...

Michael Vaughan criticizes ‘Bazballers,’ says England excel only on flat pitches

Photo Credit: Instagram Photo of @englandcricket Michael Vaughan has sparked a new debate with his sharp criticism of England's "Bazball" approach to Test cricket. The former England captain and cricket pundit acknowledged that the aggressive style is most effective when...

ECB: Taste of Cricket, a new cookbook celebrating diversity in the game, launches with a host of star contributors

Photo Credit: ECB The Taste of Cricket cookbook is now available! Get your copy here - https://shop.ecb.co.uk/products/Taste-of-Cricket-Cookbook Get ready to sample the Taste of Cricket! The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) proudly unveils the cookbook Taste of Cricket — a mouthwatering celebration...

ECB: England Men’s Central Contracts announced

Photo Credit: ECB The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the updated Central Contract list for England Men's international cricket. A total of 29 players have England Men Central Contracts - seven England Two-Year Central Contracts, 19 England Annual...

ICC Hall of Famer Cook praises England’s ‘Bazball’ approach to cricket

Former England opener and recent ICC Hall of Famer Alastair Cook expressed his admiration for England's aggressive and positive 'Bazball' style of cricket under Test captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, stating that he has never seen a...

ECB: England Men name XI for third Test

Photo Credit: ECB England have selected their XI to face Pakistan in the final Test of the three-match series in Rawalpindi England Men have confirmed their XI for the third Test against Pakistan, which is set to commence on Thursday in...

Stokes signs new Two-Year contract with England

Photo Credit: Instagram Photo of @stokesy Ben Stokes has agreed to a new two-year central contract with England.  Last year, the Test captain declined a three-year offer from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) when multi-year contracts were first introduced,...

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DCF: Club Support & Safeguarding Administrator (Deadline – Feb 14)

Posted: 29 January 2025 Link to Apply: https://www.devoncricket.co.uk/clubs-support-safeguarding-administrator-vacancy-2025 The Devon Cricket Foundation is searching for a Club Support & Safeguarding Administrator. At The Devon Cricket...
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