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The Cricketer's County Conversation: Women's run-fest, trouble at Lancs, and stifling Surrey

Host Cameron Ponsonby and The Cricketer's Nick Friend discuss the glut of runs in the women's One-Day Cup, what is going on at Lancashire and whether counties have found a way of stopping Surrey

14/05/2025 | The Cricketer | Podcasts | News | County Cricket |

"It's not easy - but it feels right": Virat Kohli confirms Test retirement

Following reports the 36-year-old had informed the BCCI of his decision to step away from the longest form of the game, Kohli released a statement on social media on Monday (May 12)

12/05/2025 | The Cricketer | All Members-Only | News | International | India |

MCC player's new book reveals how cricket helped his 30-year illness battle

Charlie Robards has written of how his love of the sport has allowed him to deal with axial SpA

12/05/2025 | The Cricketer | Promotional Feature | News | 1 First double |

Vitality T20 Women's County Cup fixtures: Full schedule, match list

Find out when your team is in action in the inaugural Vitality T20 Women's County Cup in 2025

11/05/2025 | The Cricketer | Women's Cricket | T20 Women's County Cup | County Cricket |

Orla Prendergast cuts short spell with The Blaze: "All of our thoughts are with her"

The Ireland allrounder made five appearances in the One Day Cup, and the team are hopeful she could return later in the summer

11/05/2025 | The Cricketer | Women's Cricket | The Blaze | All Members-Only | Premium | News | County Cricket |

Virat Kohli makes India Test retirement pledge ahead of England series

Ahead of selecting the squad for the five-Test series starting next month, the BCCI have been informed that the 36-year-old is considering his future in the format

10/05/2025 | The Cricketer | All Members-Only | Premium | News | International | India |

Why county cricket was pivotal in shaping history's greatest batters

In his new book, Jarrod Kimber seeks to explain both why legends of the game innovated – and the further impact their innovations went on to have

08/05/2025 | The Cricketer | Promotional Feature | News |

The Cricketer's County Conversation: Division Two thrillers, knockout cricket's back and the art of batting

Host Cameron Ponsonby and The Cricketer's Nick Friend reflect on thrilling finishes at Lord's and Cardiff, celebrate the merits of the T20 Women's County Cup and speak to Jarrod Kimber about his new book about the game's most important batters

07/05/2025 | The Cricketer | Podcasts | News | County Cricket |

Tom Latham and Sam Hain injury update leaves Warwickshire with "selection headaches" for Surrey visit

Speaking after the five-wicket win over Yorkshire at Headingley, the men's head coach indicates that changes will be made for the meeting with the reigning champions, starting on Friday (May 9)

05/05/2025 | The Cricketer | Warwickshire Men | All Members-Only | News | County Cricket | County Championship |

Jofra Archer joins Bat For a Chance as a Global Ambassador

The World Cup winner has a new role with the UK-based cricket charity on a mission to use cricket as a tool for social change

05/05/2025 | The Cricketer | News |

England and Essex's Jordan Cox suffers injury scare

A second hundred of the season is marred by the 24-year-old being forced to retire hurt in the County Championship match against Somerset at Taunton

04/05/2025 | The Cricketer | All Members-Only | Premium | News | Essex Men | England | England Men |

Sherborne goes Red for Ruth

The final week of June will see Sherborne School host its third annual Ruth Strauss Foundation Cricket Week, with a fundraising target of £5,000 for this wonderful charity

02/05/2025 | The Cricketer | Schools | News |

Teenage founders breaking boundaries for women's cricket

Pioneering female clothing brand, Maiden Cricket, is heralding a new dawn for women's cricket by redefining the game for female players

01/05/2025 | The Cricketer | Promotional Feature | News | Club Cricket Guide sponsored content |

England Men eye new fast-bowling consultant for 2025 summer

A replacement is reportedly being sought for James Anderson, who has returned his attention to playing following his international retirement

30/04/2025 | The Cricketer | All Members-Only | Premium | News | England | England Men |

The Cricketer's County Conversation: Notts' title charge, Leicestershire flying and tier one's launch

Host Cameron Ponsonby and The Cricketer's Nick Friend reflect on strong starts for Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, and draw conclusions from the opening rounds of the tier one season

30/04/2025 | The Cricketer | Podcasts | News | County Cricket |

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