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Darren Lehmann revealed he has not been contacted about becoming England’s next Test head coach, before endorsing fellow Australian Justin Langer for the vacant position.Langer now appears to be the frontrunner after Brendon McCullum’s sacking last week, with Andy Flower ruling out a return to a post he held from 2009 to 2014 because of his franchise commitments with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League and London Spirit in The Hundred. Northamptonshire coach Lehmann presided over Australia’s 5-0 Ashes whitewash win in 2013-14 before ending a five-year role in 2018 over the ball tampering scandal in South Africa,…
Vitality Blast Men 2026 coverage from the Semi Finals on July 18. Northamptonshire vs Somerset, Semi Final 1, Vitality Blast Vitality Blast – Men: Northamptonshire Steelbacks (143 all out) beat Somerset (126/9) by 17 runs. By Brian Halford, ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay Northamptonshire Steelbacks advanced to the Vitality Blast final after defeating holders Somerset by 17 runs in the first semi-final at Edgbaston. Put in, the Steelbacks were bowled out for 143 in 19.2 overs. Jake Ball bowled brilliantly for four for 17 in his four overs, including a maiden, while Riley Meredith took three for 21. Chris…
Tammy Beaumont and Sarah Bryce put on a 118-run stand to lead the Blaze to a dominant 10-wicket win over Durham to secure the Women’s T20 Blast title at the Kia Oval.Blaze knocked off the defending champions Surrey by six wickets in the semi-final, limiting their opponents to a score of 105 all out after impressive contributions from Player of the Tournament Charli Knott (4-15) and Grace Ballinger (3-18), but it was recent international retiree Beaumont (54no) and Bryce (53no) who led the way with the bat in the final as they cruised to victory. Durham – who booked their…
Tammy Beaumont and Sarah Bryce put on a 118-run stand to lead The Blaze to a dominant 10-wicket win over Durham to secure the Women’s Vitality Blast title at The Kia Oval.Blaze knocked off defending champions Surrey by six wickets in the semi-final, limiting their opponents to a score of 105 all out after impressive contributions from Player of the Tournament Charli Knott (4-15) and Grace Ballinger (3-18), But it was recent international retiree Beaumont (54no) and Bryce (53no) who led the way with the bat in the final as they cruised to victory. Image: Tammy Beaumont led her side…
Sir Garfield Sobers, widely regarded as one of cricket’s greatest allrounders, has died at the age of 89, West Indies Cricket announced West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers has died at the age of 89. Perhaps modern cricket’s finest allrounder, Garfield St Aubrun Sobers, who died just 11 days short of his 90th birthday, was an elegant left-handed batsman, a versatile bowler, a brilliant fielder and a respected captain. Sobers, widely regarded as one of the finest cricketers ever to play the game, played for the West Indies for 20 years, making both his first and last Test appearances…
Vitality Blast Women 2026 coverage from the League 1 Final on July 17. Follow real-time scores, result, match report, standout batting and bowling performances, and all the key moments from the Final. The Blaze Women vs Durham Women, Final, Vitality Blast Women Prediction Vitality Blast – Women: The Blaze 118/0 beat Durham 117/8 by 10 wickets. By Ben Kosky, ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay Tammy Beaumont and Sarah Bryce both hit unbeaten half-centuries as The Blaze cruised to their maiden Vitality Blast triumph in resounding style, hammering Durham by 10 wickets at the Kia Oval. The pair shared the…
Vitality Blast Women 2026 coverage from the League 1 Final on July 17. Follow real-time scores, result, match report, standout batting and bowling performances, and all the key moments from the Final. The Blaze Women vs Durham Women, Final, Vitality Blast Women Prediction Vitality Blast – Women: The Blaze 118/0 beat Durham 117/8 by 10 wickets. By Ben Kosky, ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay Tammy Beaumont and Sarah Bryce both hit unbeaten half-centuries as The Blaze cruised to their maiden Vitality Blast triumph in resounding style, hammering Durham by 10 wickets at the Kia Oval. The pair shared the…
Andy Flower has ruled himself out of contention to succeed Brendon McCullum as England’s new Test head coach, following conversations with ECB managing director Rob Key.McCullum was removed from his job with England’s red ball side last week with former Zimbabwe international Flower, who led the team to victory in the three Ashes series during his previous spell in charge between 2009 and 2014, quickly emerging as favourite to replace him. Flower is currently in charge of Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru as well as The Hundred side London Spirit, and he cited his IPL commitments – which…
Another high-scoring thriller in Oakland sees Steve Smith’s Washington progress to the MLC final Matt Short produced one of the innings of the Major League Cricket season, but Washington Freedom survived a fierce late scare to beat San Francisco Unicorns by seven runs in another high-scoring thriller to book their place in the tournament final. After being sent in, Washington piled on a daunting 6-238 from their 20 overs, with Andries Gous leading the charge once more in a blistering 73 from 40 balls. Matt Short gets 💯 Can he turn things around for SFU in these last overs and…
Former head coach Peter Moores to remain at the club for BBL|16 as director of coaching Cameron White has completed his crosstown defection to the Melbourne Stars, with the club today unveiling him as their new men’s head coach for the next three seasons. White replaces Peter Moores, who will remain with the Stars in KFC BBL|16 for the final year of his contract in a director of coaching role. White had led Melbourne Renegades for the past two seasons but moves to the Stars as part of a Cricket Victoria restructure ahead of their intended 100 per cent sale…