89 m. ago ‘New Zealand outplayed us’: Brook admits England failings as series is lost

2nd ODI: New Zealand, 177-5, bt England, 175, by five wktsDaryl Mitchell hits 56no, Jofra Archer fires on returnFor the second time in four days, England’s blundering with the bat doomed them to defeat, the tourists skittled for just 175 to leave New Zealand with less of a chase than a stroll.Half-centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell carried the Black Caps to a victory sealed with nearly 17 overs to spare, England consigned to a ninth consecutive away defeat in ODIs, and a sixth lost series in their last seven attempts. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Lord Botham behaving badly! England cricket legend Ian 'flips a golf buggy, breaking two ribs

Former cricketer and coach David 'Bumble' Lloyd has lifted the lid on an eventful golfing trip with Sir Ian Botham - which he revealed left the England legend with hurt ribs and a cut arm.

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3 h. ago Harry Brook bemoans England’s lack of runs as they lose series to New Zealand

England capitulated to 175 all out in 36 overs at Hamilton.

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3 h. ago Harry Brook pinpoints England weakness in New Zealand defeat despite ‘awesome’ Jofra Archer display

Archer claimed three for 23 in a losing effort for England in Hamilton

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4 h. ago Arise, Sir Jimmy! England cricket legend Anderson receives knighthood from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle with his proud family alongside him

The 43-year-old was honoured for services to cricket after being named in former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 's resignation honours list earlier this year.

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5 h. ago Harry Brook hails ‘awesome’ Jofra Archer as he rues England’s batting display

Jofra Archer claimed three for 23 in a losing effort for England in Hamilton.

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5 h. ago England batting woes continue as New Zealand seal ODI series victory

2nd ODI: New Zealand, 177-5, bt England, 175, by five wktsDaryl Mitchell hits 56no while Jofra Archer fires on returnHalf-centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell carried New Zealand to a second one-sided victory against an England side still searching for a winning formula in the 50-over format. This loss added another track to their rotten recent record: a ninth consecutive away defeat in ODIs and a 10th in 11 games on their travels in the last 12 months, while also ensuring a sixth series defeat in their last seven attempts.Against a New Zealand side without their premium fast bowler, Matt Henry, who was diagnosed with a calf injury on the morning of the match, England were dismissed for just 175, leaving 14 overs unused and presenting their opponents with not so much a challenge as a stroll. After again losing the toss the tourists’ top-order again misfired, with Jamie Overton coming in at No 8 to top-score with 42. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago New Zealand beat England by five wickets in second men’s cricket one

Hosts secure series victory after win in second ODI Sign up to The Spin newsletter | And email Tom4th over: England 25-1 (Smith 13, Root 11) Jamie Smith clatters a pull shot to the midwicket fence for four and then picks up a single in the same region. Root continues his busy start with a single past point and Jamie Smith then plays a nonchalant flick for SIX onto the grass bank on the leg side.3rd over: England 13-1 (Smith 2, Root 10) Joe Root is the new batter. He whips Duffy off his pads for two and then times the next one even better for four. Root then pings a drive through cover for four more! Ten runs and the wicket of Duckett off the over. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Blair Tickner sends England to another disappointing batting display

England were all out for 175 in 36 overs against New Zealand in the second ODI at Hamilton.

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21 h. ago Pressure builds on Prince Andrew to vacate mansion he rents for the nominal sum of a peppercorn

Prince Andrew is under pressure to leave his nearly rent-free home near Windsor Castle

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23 h. ago Australia villain Alex Carey fires Ashes warning to England after Jonny Bairstow incident

Ugly scenes were sparked by Alex Carey's controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow in the 2023 Ashes and Australia's wicketkeeper won't be afraid to cause more controversy

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27 h. ago Australia star Alex Carey responds to Stuart Broad’s ‘worst team since 2010 Ashes’ jibe

David Warner predicted a 4-0 home win in the Ashes, leading Broad to call the current squad the worst Australia team for 15 years and now wicketkeeper Carey has had his say

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28 h. ago ‘Wait and see’ – Alex Carey shrugs off Stuart Broad’s Ashes jibe

The former England bowler helped crank up the war of words before the first Test starts in Perth on November 21.

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33 h. ago ‘Wait and see’ – Alex Carey shrugs off Stuart Broad’s Ashes jab

The former England bowler helped crank up the war of words before the first Test starts in Perth on November 21.

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45 h. ago Buckingham Palace makes major Princess Anne announcement as huge trip beckons

The Princess Royal - who has long been known as the hardest working member of the royal family - is set to embark on a major overseas engagement in the coming weeks

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60 h. ago Pat Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test in major blow for Australia

The Australia captain has not recovered in time from a long-term back injury

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2 d. ago Women’s Cricket World Cup: England face wait over Sophie Ecclestone injury scare

The 26-year-old fell to the ground after chasing a ball to the boundary in the first over of an eight-wicket victory over New Zealand.

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3 d. ago Women’s Cricket World Cup: England crush New Zealand in final group match

England, 172-2, bt New Zealand, 168, by eight wktsJones hits unbeaten 86 but Ecclestone hurts shoulderEngland finished the group stages of the World Cup with a dominant eight-wicket win against a limp New Zealand, after bowling them out for 168 in 38.2 overs.Sophie Devine’s final ODI ended in disappointment after she departed caught behind to Nat Sciver-Brunt on 23, sparking a collapse which saw New Zealand lose their last five wickets for 13 runs. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago England crush New Zealand in final group match but Ecclestone injured

England, 172-2, bt New Zealand, 168, by eight wktsSophie Ecclestone hurts shoulder while fieldingEngland finished the group stages of the World Cup with a dominant eight-wicket win against a limp New Zealand, after bowling them out for 168 in 38.2 overs.Sophie Devine’s final one-day international ended in disappointment after the 36-year-old departed caught behind to Nat Sciver-Brunt on 23, sparking a collapse in which New Zealand lost their last five wickets for 13 runs. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago England beat New Zealand by eight wickets: Women’s Cricket World Cup – live reaction

England secure second place in group with victorySign up for the Spin | Email Jim with your thoughts11th over: New Zealand 58-1 ( Plimmer 20, Kerr 27) Better from Sciver-Brunt, just a single from it. It’s hot, hot, hot out there – 40 degrees in the middle.10th over: New Zealand 57-1 ( Plimmer 20, Kerr 26) Charlie Dean replaces the struggling Smith, and Kerr sweeps her immediately and with gumption for four. Eccleston is still off the field after hurting her left shoulder fielding on the rope earlier in the innings. Continue reading...

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