England lost two wickets in the first over of a three-match series against India but responded to the early setback with a terrific all-round performance at the Wankhede Stadium
06/12/2023 | Nick Friend | Women's Cricket | News | International | England Women | England |
Following reports the club were seeking to sell their home at Nevil Road, where cricket has been played since 1889, they are "looking to enter into more active negotiations" over a new home in South Gloucestershire
06/12/2023 | Nick Howson | News | Gloucestershire Men | County Cricket |
The squad is set to be captained by Ben McKinney, the Durham batter who featured in last season's County Championship and began the campaign with a pre-season hundred for the first team
06/12/2023 | Nick Friend | Under 19 World Cup | News | International | England |
Last season was one to forget but a revamped group, punctuated by a fresh bowling group, coupled with the return of Glenn Maxwell is an indication that the Stars' fortunes could be on the turn
06/12/2023 | Elizabeth Botcherby | News | Melbourne Stars | Big Bash |
Always there or thereabouts, the Sixers are perennial contenders and you have to hark back to 2018 for the last time that they missed out on the top three in the group stage, but they last won the title – their third – in 2021
06/12/2023 | Nick Friend | Sydney Sixers | News | Big Bash |
On the face of it, this Thunder squad can challenge, but history tells us it takes more than talent to slalom through the competition and it will take some good fortune along the way to deliver a return to the latter stages
06/12/2023 | Nick Friend | Sydney Thunder | News | Big Bash |
The Cricketer looks at each of the teams competing in the Big Bash this year...
While there are questions to answer, Scorchers remain the team to beat as they target a record-breaking sixth title in 13 seasons. Indeed, if they can quell concerns around the spin attack, chances are they'll be celebrating again
06/12/2023 | Elizabeth Botcherby | Perth Scorchers | News | Big Bash |
How do you solve a problem like Rashid Khan? Jason Gillespie's biggest task during 2023-24 is finding a way to cover for the absence of the Afghanistan leg-spinner. Without one it could be a long season
06/12/2023 | Nick Howson | News | Big Bash | Adelaide Strikers |
Last season's cruel defeat in the final to Perth Scorchers may still linger, but if Heat can discover the same unity and spirit from 2022/23 then another appearance in the playoffs is not beyond them
06/12/2023 | Nick Howson | News | Brisbane Heat | Big Bash |
Nathan Ellis installed as captain and some successful recruitment raises hopes Hurricanes can be contenders again at BBL13. But followers know better than to get excited too soon...
06/12/2023 | Nick Howson | News | Hobart Hurricanes | Big Bash |
David Saker has turned the 2018-19 champions around but a squad that will be decimated by clashes with franchise and international cricket needs last season's star performers to shine again
06/12/2023 | Nick Howson | News | Melbourne Renegades | Big Bash |