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‘It took me by surprise’: King’s re-lives Dunkley wonder-ball Alana King is not content with being crowned the world’s top ODI bowler, with the Australia leg-spinner declaring her intention to remain on the throne. Having missed out on selection for the T20I leg of the multi-format series against India, King issued a reminder of her class across the one-day leg, taking seven wickets at 16.71 including 4-33 in the third match.A couple of days later, she rose to No.1 in the ICC’s ODI bowling rankings for the first time, ending England spinner Sophie Ecclestone’s 1,450-day reign in top spot. While…
Sixteen years of ‘Midge’: The best of Alyssa Healy This week at the WACA Ground, the curtains will come down on Alyssa Healy’s 16-year international career. The Australia captain will go down as one of the all-time greats, holding the record for most wicketkeeping dismissals across formats and sitting in the top echelon of Australia run scorers. Alyssa Healy 2010-2026 Tests: 10 | Runs: 489 | Ave: 30.56 | HS: 99 | 50s: 3 | Catches: 22 | Stumpings: 2 ODIs: 126 | Runs: 3777 | Ave: 37.02 | HS: 112* | SR: 100.69 | 100s: 8 |…
England have fallen short of rampant India’s massive total in Mumbai despite Jacob Bethell’s defiant century India have roared into the final of their home T20 World Cup after not even a gloriously defiant century from England’s Jacob Bethell could top the hosts’ thunderous batting display as they eked out a thrilling seven-run win. Sanju Samson, match-winnner in their do-or-die win over the West Indies, fired once again to crash 89 off 42 balls and lead India to 7-253, the fourth-highest total in the tournament’s history, on Thursday (Friday AEDT). Faced with a record-breaking chase, Bethell then kept Mumbai’s Wankhede…
Brendon McCullum said he “would love to carry on” as England head coach but added that a “hard conversation” was needed following a difficult winter away with the Test team.McCullum praised England’s toughness and the “mental fortitude” of white-ball captain Harry Brook despite their T20 World Cup semi-final exit to India on Thursday, as they were edged out by just seven runs when chasing a massive 254 to win. But looking back on the winter as a whole – which included a 4-1 drubbing by Australia in The Ashes – McCullum suggested that discussions needed to be had over the…
India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Jacob Bethell’s superb 105. After Sanju Samson’s scintillating 89 laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7, England fell just short in what would have been a record chase, finishing on 246-7. Phil Salt (5), Harry Brook (7) and Jos Buttler (25) fell early, but Bethell, aided by Will Jacks (35) kept England in the hunt. The left-hander hit seven sixes and eight fours in his 48-ball thrash before his run out in the final over…
England fell seven runs short in a spirited chase of 254 in their T20 World Cup semi-final against India, with Jacob Bethell’s stunning 105 off 48 balls not quite enough to see them into Sunday’s final against New Zealand.England conceded over 250 in a T20 international for the first time as India posted a massive 253-7 after being inserted at the toss, but Bethell’s 45-ball hundred took Harry Brook’s side to the cusp of a remarkable victory. Bethell shared in a superb 77-run partnership with Will Jacks (35 off 20) for the fifth wicket, leaving England needing a gettable 82…
Birmingham Phoenix have confirmed Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company®, as their new Lead Partner in a major commercial deal starting from the 2026 season of The Hundred, strengthening the franchise’s brand and global reach. Skechers branding will appear front and centre on the Birmingham Phoenix shirt, in what is the beginning of a new era for the global sports team as The Hundred competition explodes into 2026. The partnership reflects a shared ambition between Birmingham Phoenix and Skechers to connect with cricket fans in bold, authentic ways that impact the wider community. Stuart Cain, Chief Executive of Birmingham Phoenix, said:…
Semi-final hero Finn Allen said New Zealand’s thumping demi-final win over South Africa was a “huge confidence booster” ahead of going for their maiden T20 World Cup title in Sunday’s final. Opener Allen hit the fastest-ever T20 World Cup century, off 33 balls, to give his side a crushing nine-wicket win over South Africa and set up a final against India or England in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Allen blasted 10 fours and eight sixes as New Zealand raced to their victory target of 170 with 7.1 overs to spare at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. It was a bruising defeat for 2024…
Alyssa Healy has vowed to soak up every last moment as she prepares for her final match Teammates pay tribute to retiring legend While excitement and gratitude are the overbearing emotions as Alyssa Healy prepares to lead Australia out on the field one final time, the retiring captain has unfinished business to tackle in Perth. Australia have ensured they will at the very least retain the multi-format series trophy after taking an 8-4 lead over India with a clean sweep in the ODIs, but Healy has made her side’s intention to finish with an outright win in the Test match…
Jayden Seales has joined Hampshire for the opening rounds of the Rothesay County Championship, stepping in for the recalled Michael Neser, as the former Sussex seamer returns to English county cricket. For the Martlets, Seales claimed 39 wickets and helped the club get promoted to Division One in 2024. He has taken his County Championship wickets at an average of 28.46 with best figures of 5-29 coming against Derbyshire in 2024. Giles White, Director of Cricket, said: “We’re obviously disappointed not to have Michael Neser with us this summer, but it opens the door to an exciting new addition. “Jayden…