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Amateur cricketer handed two-year ban over 'Clicky Ponting' cheating scandal
An amateur cricketer has been banished for two years for his part in the 'Clicky Ponting' saga that had the cricket world talking.
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Heat Chase Down Hurricanes to Win by Four Wickets in WBBL
Brisbane Heat held their nerve at Allan Border Field to beat Hobart Hurricanes by four wickets in the Women's Big Bash League.
Tongue Out of Australia Tour With Toe Injury as Rashid Shines in Warm-Up
England lose quick Josh Tongue to a toe injury before the white-ball tour of Australia, while Adil Rashid impresses in the warm-up.
Australia Bring In Michael Hussey to Sharpen Ashes and Olympic Ambitions
Michael Hussey joins Australia as a long-term batting consultant, with the 2027 Ashes and LA 2028 Olympics firmly in the team's sights.
New Zealand and India Clash in Wellington for the Second ODI
Two heavyweight sides meet at Wellington's Hnry Stadium in the second one-day international, with the series momentum up for grabs.
Khawaja: Whole Australia squad knew about Newlands sandpaper plot
Usman Khawaja says nobody in the Australia camp was in the dark over the ball-tampering that rocked the 2018 Test series in South Africa.
Khawaja: Entire Australia squad knew about Cape Town ball-tampering plot
Usman Khawaja says the whole Australia squad knew about the 2018 sandpaper plot in South Africa, and that it was used a Test earlier too.
South African-born Lara Maritz returns as Ireland unveil T20 squad
Lara Maritz, born in South Africa, is back in Ireland's 14-player T20 squad for the Emerging Nations Trophy, alongside two uncapped newcomers.
Afghan Women Cricketers Call Out Foreign Stars Joining Home Franchise League
Afghanistan's refugee women cricketers say human rights outweigh any tournament, and they're disappointed that overseas players signed up anyway.
South African All-Rounder Pretorius Signs Up for Another Somerset Stint
Migael Pretorius has agreed to return to Somerset in 2027, extending South Africa's growing footprint on the English county scene.
Proteas Great Russell Domingo Walks Away From Hampshire After One Season
South African coach Russell Domingo has left his Hampshire post less than a year into a two-year deal, ending a short stint on the English county scene.
Chris Lynn's secret one-month ban for failed drugs test comes to light
BBL record runscorer Chris Lynn quietly served a one-month suspension after a positive drugs test, and the news has only now surfaced.
Mark Robinson Comes Home: Sussex Name Him Director of Cricket
A familiar face is back at Hove as former player and head coach Mark Robinson takes charge of Sussex cricket operations.
Gloucestershire Ditch Their Name and Become Bristol in the T20 Blast
Gloucestershire are swapping their county name for Bristol in the T20 Blast, chasing new fans and a fix for falling revenue.
Surrey Could Hand James Anderson a Fresh Chapter in Legendary Career
England great James Anderson may get the chance to extend his remarkable career with a move to Surrey, one of county cricket's biggest names.
Zak Tribe: Jersey Are Playing the Best Cricket in Their History
Jersey all-rounder Zak Tribe says the island side has hit new heights, proving a small team can punch well above its weight.
Chris Lynn Hit With Drugs Ban After Positive Test at T20 Blast Finals Day
Northants batter Chris Lynn tested positive after T20 Blast Finals Day, and the Cricket Regulator has now made the ban public.
Rashid Khan Becomes First Bowler to Reach 200 T20I Wickets
Afghanistan's leg-spin wizard has rewritten the T20 international record books with a landmark no bowler had reached before.
Strikers and Heat Collide at Drummoyne Oval in WBBL Showdown
Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat bring their Women's Big Bash League rivalry to Sydney's Drummoyne Oval, with the scorecard now up.
West Indies Take On Bangladesh in Sylhet as Second Test Rolls On
The Caribbean's Test side carries its diaspora legacy into Sylhet, where the second Test against Bangladesh is shaping up as a real battle of skill and nerve.
Zimbabwe Take on Afghanistan in Sharjah Test Showdown
Zimbabwe's Test side heads to the desert in Sharjah to face Afghanistan, flying the flag for African red-ball cricket.
Leicestershire Relegated as Appeal Against Points Penalty Fails
Leicestershire's last hope has gone: their appeal against a points penalty failed, and the club drops out of County Championship Division One.
Renegades Chase Down Hurricanes by Four Wickets in Hobart WBBL Clash
Melbourne Renegades kept their nerve in Hobart to beat the Hurricanes by four wickets in the Women's Big Bash League.
Inside Short Leg: James Taylor on Cricket's Most Dangerous Spot
James Taylor lifts the lid on short leg, where fielders stand inches from the bat and chase the thrill of a ball coming straight at them.
New Zealand and India open their ODI battle at Eden Park in Auckland
New Zealand and India kick off their one-day series in Auckland, with Eden Park's short boundaries set to test bowlers from the first over.
Northants land Finlay Bean from Yorkshire on three-year deal
Northamptonshire have signed wicketkeeper-batter Finlay Bean from Yorkshire on a three-year contract, adding fresh gloves and bat to their squad.
Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood rested as Australia eye heavy Test summer
Australia's fast-bowling big three skip the England white-ball series to recharge, opening the door for fresh faces including debutants Beardman and Shaw.
Big Show Done: Glenn Maxwell Retires From T20 Internationals
Australia's explosive all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has walked away from T20I cricket at 38, ending a career of fearless hitting.
Sussex Make History With Beth Barrett-Wild as First Female CEO
Sussex have named Beth Barrett-Wild their first woman chief executive, and ex-England bowler Holly Colvin is joining the board.
Glenn Maxwell Bows Out: Six Knocks That Made the Big Show Unforgettable
Glenn Maxwell has walked away from international cricket, leaving behind a highlight reel of chaos, audacity and one of the greatest ODI innings ever played.
Pace Takes Over: Robinson, Sharma and Bamber Sweep Cricket Writers' Awards
England's fast bowlers owned awards night as Ollie Robinson, Naayva Sharma and Ethan Bamber each collected silverware.
Devine and King Power Scorchers Past Stars at Junction Oval
Sophie Devine and Alana King steered Perth Scorchers to a statement WBBL win over Melbourne Stars at Junction Oval.
Ireland's Rebecca Stokell Suspends Herself After Medication Reporting Slip
Ireland cricketer Rebecca Stokell has stepped away voluntarily and says she will take full responsibility for an unintentional medication reporting breach.
8.4m Fans Chase India-Pakistan Tickets as Johannesburg Preps 2027 Blockbuster
Organisers say 8.4 million ticket requests have flooded in for India v Pakistan at the 2027 Men's Cricket World Cup in Johannesburg.
Asa Tribe Blocked From England Lions Tour After Kenya Trip
Glamorgan opener Asa Tribe is out of the Lions' Caribbean tour after St Kitts and Nevis imposed Ebola-related entry rules on travellers from Kenya.
Australia Drop Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood From England White-Ball Squads
Australia's famed pace trio will sit out the white-ball series against England, opening the door for fresh bowling talent.
McCullum Eyes Australia Return After Tri-Series Reflections
Brendon McCullum looks back on the tri-series and ahead to leading a squad down under for the first time since the Ashes.
Kenya trip rules Glamorgan's Asa Tribe out of England Lions tour
A recent visit to Kenya has blocked Glamorgan's Asa Tribe from joining England Lions in the West Indies amid health concerns.
South Africa Flip the Script as Australia Implode After Durban Lead
Australia led 1-0 in South Africa, then collapsed for 99 and 111 as selection calls and soft talk from the top left the series in the Proteas' hands.
Zimbabwe swept aside as Afghanistan seal T20 series whitewash in Sharjah
Zimbabwe's T20 series ends in a heavy defeat in Sharjah as Afghanistan complete a clean sweep.
Namibia Down Ireland 3-2 in Windhoek to Seal ODI Series Victory
Namibia won the series decider in Windhoek to take the ODI series 3-2 against Ireland, a statement result for African cricket.
Namibia Beat Ireland 3-2 to Win ODI Series Decider in Windhoek
Namibia took the series decider at home and beat Ireland 3-2, a statement win for African cricket against a established Full Member side.
NZ Crush India by Seven Wickets in Hamilton, But Visitors Bag the Series
New Zealand ended the fifth T20I with a statement seven-wicket win in Hamilton, but India had already done enough to claim the series.
Namibia Face Ireland in Windhoek for Fifth and Final ODI Showdown
Namibia host Ireland in Windhoek for the series-closing one-day international, with a chance to finish a major home contest on a high.
Pakistan edge Sri Lanka in Lahore thriller to win tri-series final
Pakistan came out on top against Sri Lanka in a nail-biting one-day tri-series final in Lahore, sealing the trophy on home soil.
Proteas vs Australia Test Thriller Hands England a Blueprint
South Africa's red-ball clash with Australia has England taking notes, from Pat Cummins worries to cracks in the Aussie armour.
Hampshire Land Saif Zaib as Division One Push Begins
Hampshire have added all-rounder Saif Zaib after his Northamptonshire exit, and the signing is a clear statement of intent for a Division One return.
Fakhar Zaman's 127 fires Pakistan to tri-series title over Sri Lanka
Fakhar Zaman's blazing century and a Shaheen Afridi six sealed a three-wicket win in a 326-run chase at a packed Gaddafi Stadium.
Proteas Chase Down Australia as Warner Slams 'Un-Australian' Collapse
South Africa kept their nerve on the final day to win a famous Test and series, and David Warner blasted his old team for folding under pressure.
Harmer Spins South Africa Back to Test No. 1 as Australia Crumble
Simon Harmer's career-best 6 for 16 at Newlands wrecked Australia and handed South Africa the series and the top spot in the Test rankings.
England Crash Out of Tri-Series as Rashid Snub Backfires
Harry Brook's England were stunned in Pakistan after dropping Adil Rashid, but the fixes before Australia look simple.
Proteas v Australia: Newlands Awaits a Final-Day Showdown in Cape Town
The series finale reaches day five at Newlands, with Proteas pride and a pile of Australian selection puzzles making for must-watch cricket.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka Collide in Lahore for the Tri-Series ODI Title
Pakistan's bowlers face Sri Lanka's heavy-hitting batters at the Gaddafi Stadium, with the tri-series trophy on the line from 8am GMT.
Pietermaritzburg-born Phillips hits ton to power NZ past India in Auckland
South African-born Glenn Phillips lit up Auckland with a T20 century as New Zealand got the better of India in the fourth match.
Jersey Crush Denmark by 72 Runs in Nairobi Challenge League Clash
Jonty Jenner and Josh Lawrenson led the way as Jersey cruised past Denmark in Nairobi to bag a commanding Challenge League win.
Moondra's Record 6-26 Flattens Namibia and Forces a Series Decider
Ireland seamer Jai Moondra tore through Namibia with record-breaking figures of 6-26 to level the five-match ODI series on African soil.
Proteas Bat All Day, Set Up Blockbuster Cape Town Finale vs Australia
South Africa batted through day four to push the decisive Test against Australia into a last-day showdown at Newlands.
Rickelton and Mulder tons leave Australia chasing 288 in Cape Town
Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder hit centuries to drag South Africa back into the third Test, leaving Australia 288 to chase for the series.
Newlands Awaits: Proteas and Australia Fight for the Series on Day Four
With the series on the line in Cape Town, South Africa and Australia resume under clear skies at Newlands for a decisive fourth day.
Namibia Take On Ireland in Windhoek for Fourth ODI Showdown
Africa's cricket flag flies in Windhoek as Namibia and Ireland meet in the fourth one-day international of their series.
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