8 h. ago ‘This will hurt’: Edwards looks to next generation after England’s World Cup drubbing

England out of World Cup after defeat by South Africa‘We’ve got some unbelievable talent coming through’The England head coach, Charlotte Edwards, has hinted strongly that she will be looking to a new generation of players to take England into the next World Cup cycle, after her side’s shock 125-run defeat in their semi-final against South Africa on Wednesday.“We won’t make too many rash decisions, but we’ve got to look at the future now,” Edwards told Sky Sports. “We’ve got some unbelievable talent coming through.” Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Charlotte Edwards defends England’s progress after World Cup semi

Edwards’ side were thrashed by South Africa, who lost to England by 10 wickets in the group stage.

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10 h. ago Cricket legend Sir Ian Botham 'flips golf buggy, breaks two ribs and slips on blood'

The sportsman is never far from drama, with his eventful golf trip to Spain coming after falling off a boat into crocodile infested waters on a fishing trip last year

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10 h. ago Lord Botham behaving badly! England cricket legend Ian 'flips a golf buggy, hurting his 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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10 h. ago England knocked out of World Cup as supreme South Africa power into final

Laura Wolvaardt made a quite magnificent 169 before Marizanne Kapp dismantled England’s top order

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10 h. ago South Africa claim historic World Cup final spot as Wolvaardt blows England away

South Africa, 319-7, beat England, 194 all out, 125 runsCaptain smashes 169 as Proteas reach first 50-over finalSouth Africa made history in Guwahati on Wednesday, after a phenomenal innings from captain Laura Wolvaardt and remarkable figures of five for 20 from Marizanne Kapp helped them to a 125-run against England and launched them into their first ever 50-over World Cup final.Wolvaardt took 115 balls to bring up a maiden World Cup hundred, which was reason enough to celebrate. But with wickets tumbling at the other end and England looking like they might have an easy-enough chase on their hands, she then unleashed a remarkable display of boundary-striking on the unsuspecting English bowlers, adding a further 69 runs in 28 balls. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago England’s top three dismissed for ducks in Cricket World Cup semi

Amy Jones, Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont were removed in quick succession, all for ducks

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13 h. ago England chasing 320 to beat South Africa: Women’s Cricket World Cup semi

England face ominous target after Wolvaardt’s 169 The Spin: celebrating Sophie Devine | Email Rob4th over: South Africa 21-0 (Wolvaardt 13, Brits 6) Neat and tidy from Smith. That Bell semi-drop not withstanding, the BBC report that – stats wise - England are the best fielding team in the competition.3rd over: South Africa 19-0 (Wolvaardt 12, Brits 5) A half-chance not held. Brits flays Bell back back with fire, through the left hand of her follow through and down to the rope. Continue reading...

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15 h. 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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16 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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17 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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17 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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18 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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19 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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19 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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19 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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22 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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37 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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41 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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42 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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