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England Men set to face four countries in 2026 summer

The Test team will take on New Zealand and Pakistan in respective three-match series, while Harry Brook's white-ball sides will welcome India and Sri Lanka over a busy international summer

With elegance to back up work ethic, India may have found their long-term No.3

OSCAR RESS AT OLD TRAFFORD: Sai Sudharsan made 61, his maiden Test half-century, on the first day of the fourth Test against England as he at least partially took his opportunity in India's top order

India edge into fourth Test advantage over England on tight first day

OSCAR RESS AT OLD TRAFFORD: The visitors ended the day on 264 for 4, thanks largely to a maiden Test fifty from Sai Sudharsan, after being asked to bat first in the fourth Test

With bowling stocks replenished Essex look to spark County Championship revival

OSCAR RESS AT HOVE: The visitors have managed just one County Championship win so far this season but finished day one with the advantage after bowling Sussex out for just 204

Yorkshire reveal domestic structure stance after member vote

The club have backed up their members, who voted for the County Championship remaining at 14 games per season, and are "comfortable" with the T20 Blast group stage being reduced to 12

Dawson, Bumrah and fortress Old Trafford - England v India fourth Test talking points

OSCAR RESS: The five-Test series between England and India is finely poised, with the hosts 2-1 ahead after three matches, as we move to Old Trafford for the pivotal fourth match

Surrey reinstate favourites tag after winning potential T20 Blast final dress rehearsal

OSCAR RESS AT THE KIA OVAL: In a battle between Surrey and Bears, who have both qualified for the inaugural Women's T20 Blast Finals Day, the hosts prevailed by 25 runs after making 204 for 5

Jos Buttler issues Lancashire rallying call

The former England captain top-scored as Lancashire secured a home T20 Blast quarter-final with a 21-run win over their rivals, Yorkshire

India opener handed punishment for "avoidable physical contact"

Pratika Rawal made contact with both Lauren Filer and Sophie Ecclestone during separate incidents during India's four-wicket win over England in the first ODI at Utilita Bowl

Pressure-free cricket sparks the best in Essex and Jordan Cox

OSCAR RESS AT CHELMSFORD: After waiting 10 matches for a T20 Blast win this season, the home side won three of the last four, including Cox's unbeaten 139 to chase down Hampshire's 221

England Under-19s add four to squad for second India Youth Test

After a draw in the first game, Will Bennison, Ben Dawkins, Joe Hawkins, and Adam Thomas have replaced Hamza Shaikh, Tazeem Ali, Jaydn Denly, Archie Vaughan, Ekansh Singh and Sebastian Morgan

New chapter beckons for Gloucestershire's Tom Smith

The left-arm spinner, who has taken 377 wickets in just over 350 professional matches, will call time on his career at the end of this season's T20 Blast

Tom Curran assesses his brother's captaincy as Surrey secure home T20 Blast quarter-final

OSCAR RESS: In his first year as the club's full-time T20 captain, Sam Curran has impressed with 10 wins in 13 group stage games

"We were bullied": Leus du Plooy impressed by Middlesex attitude change

OSCAR RESS: The club's new captain believes his team are on the right track after they ran South Group table-toppers, Surrey, close at Lord’s

London Derby dead rubber throws up moments of intrigue as Surrey extend Lord's winning run

OSCAR RESS AT LORD'S: With Surrey and Middlesex's T20 Blast qualification fate already sealed before the match, the visitors posted 189 for 9 before restricting the hosts to 181 for 6 for an eight-run win

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