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Michael Atherton wants Harry Brook to take personal responsibility for his off‑field troubles after showing a lack of contrition with his ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin‑inspired celebration, which the former England captain labelled “slightly inappropriate”.News emerged at the end of the 4-1 Ashes defeat – during which England faced accusations of a “drinking culture” – that Brook had been involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer on the preceding tour of New Zealand. Brook began the tour of Sri Lanka by apologising and insisting that he had been out alone, but later had to release a statement admitting that was…
We look at the sides in Group B – Australia, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Oman and Zimbabwe, – for the T20 World Cup, which is live on Sky Sports from February 7 to March 8.AustraliaBest result: Champions (2021)2024 result: Knocked out in Super 8sHow did they qualify in 2026? On performance in last T20 World CupHead coach: Andrew McDonald Squad: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa. Players to watch: Swashbuckling batter Travis Head is a man…
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club are thrilled to welcome back Chris Lynn for the 2026 Vitality Blast. The powerful, explosive opener who brings entertainment wherever he goes, will be available for the entirety of the tournament. “I loved my time here previously and I’m looking forward to being back in front of that Wantage Road crowd.” Lynn said. “The guys had a great tournament last year, so I want to help build on that and return to Finals Day.” He added. Across his previous T20 stints with the Club in 2022 and 2023, the Australian was a fan favourite, striking 880…
Two centuries and a 15-year-old debutant headlined Wednesday’s WNCL fixture between Tasmania and ACT Tasmanian Tigers v ACT Meteors | WNCL Olivia Porter has smashed her maiden WNCL century to set the tone for ACT Meteors’ five-wicket win over Tasmania as Rachel Trenaman’s hundred was once again eclipsed. The Meteors bounced back strongly from the back-to-back drubbings by table-toppers NSW, and only narrowly missed out on a bonus point after a late fight shown by the Tasmanian bowlers saw them reach the target four balls after the 40-over mark. The result meant Tigers opener Trenaman’s last two centuries have gone…
Brendon McCullum has dismissed criticism of England’s behaviour as “out of order” and hit out at the perception that he runs a “loose ship”.News emerged at the end of the 4-1 Ashes defeat – where England faced accusations of a “drinking culture” – that white-ball captain Brook had been involved in an altercation with a nightclub bouncer on the preceding tour of New Zealand. Brook began the tour of Sri Lanka by apologising and insisted that he was out alone, but then had to release a statement to admit that was not true after reports that Jacob Bethell and Josh…
The Laws will become fairer to the bowling side with a set of changes under the new edition A wicket falling in the final over of the day in a multi-day match will no longer mean stumps, with an update to the Laws of cricket requiring the over to be completed. That’s one of 73 changes coming to the Laws of cricket in October after the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) announced the changes. It is the first major update made by the custodians of the Laws since 2022, driven by the need to ensure they are ‘fit for the modern…
We look at the sides in Group A – India, Pakistan, USA, Netherlands and Namibia – for the T20 World Cup, which is live on Sky Sports from February 7 to March 8.India Best result: Winners (2007, 2024) 2024 result: WinnersHow did they qualify for 2026? Co-hostsHead coach: Gautam Gambhir Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Axar Patel, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Washington Sundar, Ishan Kishan. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Former England captain Eoin Morgan rates the trophy…
The latest team news ahead of the resumption of the four-day competition at the MCG, SCG and WACA Ground SCG, February 5-8 NSW squad: Jack Edwards (c), Sam Konstas, Will Salzmann, Kurtis Patterson, Lachlan Shaw, Josh Philippe, Joel Davies, Charlie Stobo, Tanveer Sangha, Ryan Hadley, Liam Hatcher, Peter Francis Peter Francis, a 27-year-old lawyer who has played domestic cricket in Ireland, has been named in a 12-man squad for the Blues, who are missing a host of international stars. Sean Abbott is the latest omission after being called up as a travelling reserve for Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign.…
Group B Squads Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan…
Test superstar Steve Smith is the first player signed by new PSL team Sialkot Stallionz Steve Smith’s quest to force his way back into the Australian T20 team is in full swing after signing with new Pakistan Super League franchise Sialkot Stallionz. Smith enjoyed an excellent Ashes series which he followed up with another dominant Big Bash League for the Sydney Sixers, but was overlooked for the national side’s T20 World Cup squad. The star batter has said on numerous occasions he’s motivated by featuring at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, which will include T20 cricket for the first…