2 h. ago It feels like we’re a group of mates – Skipper Harry Brook hails England unity

Brook has won five on the bounce against the West Indies since taking over as white-ball captain from Jos Buttler.

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3 h. ago Audacious Banton turns tables on West Indies to seal series for England

Second T20I: WI 196-6, Eng 199-6; England won by 4 wktsRight-hander dominant in the middle with Jacob BethellThe drought continues for the West Indies men. A total of 196 looked serious enough to end a sequence of nine consecutive away defeats against England, a run going back to the bio-bubble Test series of 2020. With the hosts requiring 71 off 39 balls, Jos Buttler and Harry Brook gone, the game looked up. Then came Tom Banton, a first-ball six and a change of tune, the final summary a four-wicket victory to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Twenty20 international series.The Somerset right-hander is usually a top-order man but was dominant in the middle alongside Jacob Bethell as the pair put on 43 off just 15. Banton pummelled Gudakesh Motie’s left-arm spin while Bethell struck Alzarri Joseph for three monstrous sixes. The left-hander’s failed ramp on 26 mattered little as Banton remained, his own audacity including a reverse-flick for four off Jason Holder. He finished on ...

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3 h. ago England ace chase to continue unbeaten start under Harry Brook

Jos Buttler and Tom Banton starred as England hauled in 197 in Bristol

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4 h. ago England beat West Indies by four wickets: second men’s T20 – cricket live

Over-by-over report from T20 match in Bristol‘Harry’s team now’ Brook makes instant impactHe’s got him first ball! A snorter of a yorker beats Lewis for pace and bangs him right in front. The batter reviews but it’s more in hope than anything. Maybe he thought he made contact with the ball as he attempted to dig it out, but there’s a gap between leather and willow. A stunning start for Wood and England.The players are now geared up and ready to roll. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago England chasing 197 to beat West Indies: second men’s T20 – cricket live

Over-by-over report from T20 match in Bristol‘Harry’s team now’ Brook makes instant impactHe’s got him first ball! A snorter of a yorker beats Lewis for pace and bangs him right in front. The batter reviews but it’s more in hope than anything. Maybe he thought he made contact with the ball as he attempted to dig it out, but there’s a gap between leather and willow. A stunning start for Wood and England.The players are now geared up and ready to roll. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago England make dominant start to Charlotte Edwards era — but India will provide true test of their progress

An overmatched West Indies were duly dispatched in a 6-0 clean sweep, but tougher tasks are to come for Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side

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32 h. ago England v West Indies: rain stops play in third women’s cricket ODI – live

Rain stops play early on in TauntonSign up to The Spin | And mail TanyaA smidgen of movement and Grimmond can’t resist. International cricket pricking any bubbles – cruel mistress that it is.Out come the players – as the raindrops freckle the camera lens. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago England spinner Sophie Ecclestone taking break to ‘prioritise her well

The left-armer remains available for her country and is earmarked to face India later this month.

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34 h. ago Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma absence felt immediately after Team India lands in England: 'Get used to it. Time to witness ' | Cricket

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma absence felt immediately after Team India lands in England: 'Get used to it. Time to witness ' | Cricket  Hindustan Times

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34 h. ago Liam Dawson: I’m ready to embrace unexpected revival of my England career

Dawson walked away as player-of-the-match after picking up four for 20 against the West Indies.

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45 h. ago England vs West Indies: Jos Buttler and Liam Dawson lead hosts to opening T20 victory

Former captain stars with stylish 96 to help successor Harry Brook continue winning start in Durham

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46 h. ago England T20 captain Harry Brook: I’m already preparing for 2026 World Cup

Friday’s 21-run win over the West Indies in Durham was Brook’s first outing as skipper in the format.

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47 h. ago Jos Buttler proves T20 credentials once again as England triumph over West Indies

Buttler’s 96 helped England to a 21-run victory in the first T20I

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47 h. ago Former captain Jos Buttler stars for England in T20 victory over the West Indies

Buttler helped new skipper Harry Brook secure a 3-0 sweep in the ODI series but took centre stage for himself as the teams switched formats in Durham.

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52 h. ago England v West Indies: first men’s T20 cricket international – live

Updates from Chester-le-Street, 6.30pm BST start‘Harry’s team now’: Brook makes instant impactLiam Dawson returns to the England side for the first time since 2022. That’s a major victory for the Wisden podcast, not to mention Liam Dawson. Jamie Smith will open in the absence of Phil Salt, who is on paternity leave, and Will Jacks continues his ODL role at No7.West Indies have a much stronger side than in the ODI series, with frightening depth in their batting – Andre Russell is at No9. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago England cricketer opens up on why he almost had his toe AMPUTATED in bid to end injury hell... before doctors advised him against drastic move

An England star considered having a toe amputated to end a six-month injury ordeal. Unable to prevent a wound worsening whenever he bowled, he was ready to take drastic action.

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3 d. ago Doctor ‘astounded’ by how quickly England cricket star’s daughter died

Bethan James, daughter of former Glamorgan and England cricketer Steve James, died in 2020

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3 d. ago Cricket star's daughter Bethan James would 'have likely survived' if medics had acted differently, inquest told

An expert witness said Bethan's cardiac arrest could have been avoided, and that she could have survived if it had been. Bethan is the daughter of former Glamorgan and England cricketer Steve James

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3 d. ago Doctor was 'astounded' at how quickly cricket star Steve James' daughter deteriorated before her death

Bethan James, 21, the daughter of former England cricketer Steve James, died just a few hours after being admitted to the University Hospital of Wales

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3 d. ago England bowler Brydon Carse: I considered amputation of my troublesome toe

Carse has battled against longstanding problems with his left foot.

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