10 h. ago Em Arlott stars as England canter to series victory against West Indies

The West Indies were blown away as England impressed with the ball before chasing down 81 inside ten overs at Hove

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11 h. ago Ruthless England thrash West Indies by nine wickets to clinch T20 series win

England completed a nine-wicket win inside 10 overs at Hove.

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11 h. ago England thrash West Indies by nine wickets: second women’s T20 international – live

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Em Arlott starred as England hammered West Indies with more than 10 overs to spare at HoveEm Arlott has two wickets in the over and Sophia Dunkley has taken a blinder! James scuffed Arlott towards midwicket, where Dunkley threw up her left hand to take a brilliant reaction catch. There has been lots of focus on England’s fielding after the Ashes defeat; catches like that will change the narrative very quickly.A huge wicket for Em Arlott! Hayley Matthews wafts all around an excellent delivery that nips back to hit leg stump. Matthews had driven the previous ball majestically over extra-cover for four but Arlott kept pitching it up and got her reward. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago England v West Indies: second women’s T20 international – live

Updates from the second match of the series, at HoveDunkley launches new era | Sign up for the Spin | Email RobEngland are unchanged. West Indies bring in Stafanie Taylor and Shemaine Campbelle for Realeanna Grimmond and Janillea Glasgow.England Wyatt-Hodge, Dunkley, Sciver-Brunt (c), Knight, Jones (wk), Capsey, Arlott, Wong, Dean, Smith, Bell. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago England overcome Hayley Matthews magic to launch new era in style

England (147/2) beat the West Indies (146/7) by eight wickets: Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight steered the hosts to a comfortable victory in their first match under Charlotte Edwards

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58 h. ago Sophia Dunkley launches England into new era with win over West Indies in first T20

England (150-2) beat West Indies (146-7) by eight wktsDunkley hits unbeaten 81 after Mathews ton for visitorsThis was supposed to be all about England: a first chance to assess how this team will fare under the new head coach, Charlotte Edwards, and new captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt. And no doubt, Edwards will be pleased that her reign began with an eight-wicket win, especially as this was a homecoming of sorts for the former Kent captain. As for Sciver-Brunt and her team? They will probably just be relieved to experience their first taste of victory in five months.But despite England’s comfortable win (brought up with 21 balls to spare), spearheaded by a confident unbeaten 81 from Sophia Dunkley and featuring a wicket on debut for the 27-year-old Warwickshire seamer Em Arlott, there was only one star of the show: West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who calmly brought up a century off the final ball of the innings, finishing unbeaten on exactly 100. Continue reading...

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

T20 series opener at Canterbury, play from 6.30pm BSTRead the latest edition of The Spin | And email JamesHere are the teams:England: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt (capt), Heather Knight, Amy Jones (wk), Alice Capsey, Em Arlott, Issy Wong, Charlie Dean, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell Continue reading...

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67 h. ago England blow as Jofra Archer ruled out of West Indies ODI series after latest injury setback

Bowler will miss entirety of three-match series with ligament injury sustained while playing in the IPL

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3 d. ago Yorkshire captain Jonny Bairstow joins Mumbai Indians for IPL play

The 35-year-old replaces Will Jacks, who will leave after the final league game to join up with England for the white-ball series against West Indies.

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6 d. ago Lancashire’s James Anderson back in the wickets as he returns to action

Lancs are taking on Derbyshire.

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8 d. ago James Anderson to make emotional cricket return one year on from England farewell

England's record wicket-taker, and the most prolific seam bowler in Test history, James Anderson has not played a competitive match since his farewell appearance against the West Indies last June

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9 d. ago Jos Buttler to leave IPL early in boost for England ahead of West Indies series

The former white-ball captain will miss the IPL play-offs to return ahead of the start of the series

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1 week ago England expect most players will choose country over IPL for West Indies ODIs

League playoffs clash with international assignmentButtler, Bethell, Jacks could have allegiances testedEngland expect most of the five IPL players picked for their one-day international series against West Indies to report for international duty rather than complete the rescheduled tournament.The IPL’s league phase will now conclude on 27 May, two days before England play their opening game against West Indies at Edgbaston, meaning that Jofra Archer and Jamie Overton, whose teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention, will certainly be free to play for their country. Continue reading...

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1 week ago England expect to have Jos Buttler back from IPL in time for West Indies series

The IPL is now due to conclude on June 3, with England in action under new skipper Harry Brook on May 29, June 1 and June 3.

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1 week ago Jos Buttler among five IPL players in England ODI squad for West Indies series despite date clash

Clash comes after final stages of IPL were rescheduled following rising tensions between Indian and Pakistan

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1 week ago Liam Dawson earns recall to England squad as IPL threatens player availability for West Indies series

Harry Brook’s first series as white-ball captain could now clash with the latter stages of the Indian Premier League

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1 week ago England plans thrown into chaos with NINE stars at centre of major IPL dilemma

Jos Buttler decided to stand down as England's white-ball captain earlier this year, with Harry Brook taking on the responsibilities starting with the series against West Indies

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2 w. ago India Test captain Rohit Sharma steps down before next month’s England series

Decision comes after three poor red-ball series First of five Tests start in June at HeadingleyRohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket, his announcement coming hours after reports emerged that he was to lose India’s red-ball captaincy. The 38-year-old, who quit T20 international cricket after leading India to victory at last year’s World Cup, will continue to represent his country in one-day internationals.“Hello everyone, I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket,” Rohit posted on Instagram. “It’s been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Popular Indian cuisine restaurants in West Lothian scoop trio of awards

The Bayleaf restaurants in both Bathgate and Livingston took home accolades

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3 w. ago We tried the north west's only Indian gastro pub and had just one regret

It might look like a normal pub, but the food offering is quite unique

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