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England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78

Derek Underwood, the most successful spin bowler in England's Test cricket history, has died at the age of 78, his former county Kent announced Monday.

Archer won't play Test cricket until at least 2025: England chief Key

Jofra Archer will not play Test cricket again until 2025 at the earliest but the T20 World Cup is a realistic goal for the paceman, according to England cricket chief Rob Key.

ECB chief slams county cricket 'conspiracy theory'

England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould has dismissed suggestions the governing body wants to cut any of the 18 first-class counties adrift as a "totally mad conspiracy theory".

Key takes responsibility for England's poor World Cup

Defending champions England, led by captain Jos Buttler, suffered six defeats in their first seven matches of the tournament

Racism 'entrenched' in English cricket, report finds

England cricket chiefs have promised to "reset" the game after an independent report on Tuesday said not enough had been done to tackle institutional racism and sexism in the game.

Roy ends England deal to play T20 cricket in USA

The aggressive opener, who has just returned from a stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, reportedly has an offer from their affiliated MLC franchise, the Los Angeles Knight Riders

‘I don't think anyone can cope with us’

The 40-year-old England great is set to be involved in his ninth series against Australia, although a minor groin strain could rule him out of a one-off encounter with Ireland at Lord's that precedes the Ashes opener in Birmingham starting on June 16

Bairstow had feared the worst

“You wonder whether or not you’ll be able to walk again, jog again, run again, play cricket again. Absolutely, those things do go through your mind,” he was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

Gary Ballance retires from cricket

Former England Test batter Gary Ballance has announced his retirement from cricket, just three months after resuming his international career with Zimbabwe.

April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024

England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78

Derek Underwood, the most successful spin bowler in England's Test cricket history, has died at the age of 78, his former county Kent announced Monday.

April 5, 2024
April 5, 2024

Archer won't play Test cricket until at least 2025: England chief Key

Jofra Archer will not play Test cricket again until 2025 at the earliest but the T20 World Cup is a realistic goal for the paceman, according to England cricket chief Rob Key.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

ECB chief slams county cricket 'conspiracy theory'

England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould has dismissed suggestions the governing body wants to cut any of the 18 first-class counties adrift as a "totally mad conspiracy theory".

November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023

Key takes responsibility for England's poor World Cup

Defending champions England, led by captain Jos Buttler, suffered six defeats in their first seven matches of the tournament

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

Racism 'entrenched' in English cricket, report finds

England cricket chiefs have promised to "reset" the game after an independent report on Tuesday said not enough had been done to tackle institutional racism and sexism in the game.

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

Roy ends England deal to play T20 cricket in USA

The aggressive opener, who has just returned from a stint with Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, reportedly has an offer from their affiliated MLC franchise, the Los Angeles Knight Riders

May 20, 2023
May 20, 2023

‘I don't think anyone can cope with us’

The 40-year-old England great is set to be involved in his ninth series against Australia, although a minor groin strain could rule him out of a one-off encounter with Ireland at Lord's that precedes the Ashes opener in Birmingham starting on June 16

May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023

Bairstow had feared the worst

“You wonder whether or not you’ll be able to walk again, jog again, run again, play cricket again. Absolutely, those things do go through your mind,” he was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

Gary Ballance retires from cricket

Former England Test batter Gary Ballance has announced his retirement from cricket, just three months after resuming his international career with Zimbabwe.

March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023

Will Jacks ruled out of Bangladesh tour

"Will Jacks has been ruled out of the remainder of the tour of Bangladesh after suffering a left thigh injury while fielding during the second one-day international in Dhaka," said an ECB spokesperson

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