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December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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"We have an amazing group and I cannot wait to get going with them again and help to contribute to more success next season."
Scotland leg-spinner extends Essex deal | The Cricketer
Essex Women leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood has agreed a two-year contract extension
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December 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"We have an amazing group and I cannot wait to get going with them again and help to contribute to more success next season."
"He is a high-quality signing for our club and a statement of intent for the direction we are heading."
Leicestershire add Australian serial trophy-winner for Blast | The Cricketer
Leicestershire have signed Ashton Turner as an overseas player for next year's T20 Blast
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December 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"He is a high-quality signing for our club and a statement of intent for the direction we are heading."
Ben Stokes has asked his team to show "a bit of dog" as they strive to sustain their Ashes dream | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
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December 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Ben Stokes has asked his team to show "a bit of dog" as they strive to sustain their Ashes dream | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
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"He's staring at you. And him. He's stopped what he's doing to look over. And yet, maybe none of them are. But you're so exposed here that you might as well be naked."
Cricket's worst feeling, the dropped catch aftermath | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Cricket's worst feeling, the dropped catch aftermath | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Cricket's worst feeling, the dropped catch aftermath | The Cricketer
There isn't, as it happens, a literal spotlight on you, but we all know the feeling of being stared at – whether you've dropped a coffee in a busy café or a catch in a blustery, deserted outfield
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December 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
"He's staring at you. And him. He's stopped what he's doing to look over. And yet, maybe none of them are. But you're so exposed here that you might as well be naked."
Cricket's worst feeling, the dropped catch aftermath | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Cricket's worst feeling, the dropped catch aftermath | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Siddharth Thakur previews the IPL auction, which will be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, as 20 English-qualified players go under the hammer...
IPL 2026 auction: Where will England stars end up? | The Cricketer
The Indian Premier League auction returns on December 16, with 350 players vying for just 77 coveted spots in a high‑stakes mini-auction in Abu Dhabi
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December 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Siddharth Thakur previews the IPL auction, which will be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, as 20 English-qualified players go under the hammer...
Harry Brook has admitted he may need to "rein it in a little bit" in what he sees as a "crunch" Test in Australia | @georgedobell.bsky.social
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December 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Harry Brook has admitted he may need to "rein it in a little bit" in what he sees as a "crunch" Test in Australia | @georgedobell.bsky.social
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England have named their XI for the Adelaide Test 🏴⬇️
December 15, 2025 at 8:35 AM
England have named their XI for the Adelaide Test 🏴⬇️
"I feel like I'm a better batter than I was a few years ago, and hopefully I'm a better batter in the future than now."
Cameron Green admits he was a little bit embarrassed by second Test dismissal | The Cricketer
Cameron Green admitted he was a little bit embarrassed by his dismissal in the second Ashes Test, but also reflected on an overall improvement in his Test batting
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December 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
"I feel like I'm a better batter than I was a few years ago, and hopefully I'm a better batter in the future than now."
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December 14, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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"There were a plethora of slashing cover and square drives, all hand-eye coordination, played off neither front nor back foot, but somehow between feet, his weight seemingly back yet thrown forward into the full-blooded shot, intrinsically and uniquely Caribbean" | 🖊️ Mike Selvey
Hats off to Richie Richardson | The Cricketer
MIKE SELVEY celebrates one of his all-time favourite players and looks back at some of his most outstanding innings
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December 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
"There were a plethora of slashing cover and square drives, all hand-eye coordination, played off neither front nor back foot, but somehow between feet, his weight seemingly back yet thrown forward into the full-blooded shot, intrinsically and uniquely Caribbean" | 🖊️ Mike Selvey
"I certainly don't coach to protect the job. I coach to get the best out of people, and that's the same with the skipper."
Brendon McCullum warns "two-nil can become five-nil real quick" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Brendon McCullum warns "two-nil can become five-nil real quick" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Brendon McCullum warns two-nil can become five-nil real quick | The Cricketer
Brendon McCullum has admitted his England team have not been anywhere near our best over the first two Tests of the Ashes series and warned two-nil can become five-nil real quick
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December 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
"I certainly don't coach to protect the job. I coach to get the best out of people, and that's the same with the skipper."
Brendon McCullum warns "two-nil can become five-nil real quick" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Brendon McCullum warns "two-nil can become five-nil real quick" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
England to resist "knee-jerk" batting changes | @georgedobell.bsky.social
England to resist knee-jerk batting changes for Adelaide Test | The Cricketer
Ollie Pope looks to keep his place for the third Test in Adelaide, as Brendon McCullum warns about knee-jerk batting changes
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December 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
England to resist "knee-jerk" batting changes | @georgedobell.bsky.social
Cricket's whirlwind calendar barely allows you time to catch your breath | @tjaldred.bsky.social
Cricket's whirlwind calendar barely allows you time to catch your breath | The Cricketer
Despite the shambles of scheduling matches in Sri Lanka during the monsoon season, the story arcs were great during the Women's Cricket World Cup
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December 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Cricket's whirlwind calendar barely allows you time to catch your breath | @tjaldred.bsky.social
Hobart Hurricanes are first-time WBBL champions.
Hobart Hurricanes win first WBBL crown | The Cricketer
Hobart Hurricanes secured their first Women's Big Bash title with a dominant victory over Perth Scorchers
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December 13, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Hobart Hurricanes are first-time WBBL champions.
"It sounds really shallow, but actually it does have a really big effect on your confidence."
Lancashire spinner Fi Morris developing athletes' skincare brand | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Lancashire spinner Fi Morris developing athletes' skincare brand | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Lancashire spinner Fi Morris developing athletes' skincare brand | The Cricketer
Fi Morris recently won an award for ProSkn by FINA, a business venture launched alongside her sister to guard against acne, which has impacted her since the women's domestic game turned professional
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December 13, 2025 at 11:34 AM
"It sounds really shallow, but actually it does have a really big effect on your confidence."
Lancashire spinner Fi Morris developing athletes' skincare brand | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Lancashire spinner Fi Morris developing athletes' skincare brand | @nickfriend.bsky.social
"I learned a lot about members clubs from Richard Gould. He really believes in the strengths of that structure and so do I."
Meet the English chief executive making a major impact in Australian cricket | @georgedobell.bsky.social
Meet the English chief executive making a major impact in Australian cricket | @georgedobell.bsky.social
Meet the English chief executive making a major impact in Australian cricket | The Cricketer
Charlie Hodgson has landed on his feet after missing out on Surrey's CEO job, instead finding himself in charge at the Adelaide Oval, arguably the best cricket ground in the world
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December 13, 2025 at 11:04 AM
"I learned a lot about members clubs from Richard Gould. He really believes in the strengths of that structure and so do I."
Meet the English chief executive making a major impact in Australian cricket | @georgedobell.bsky.social
Meet the English chief executive making a major impact in Australian cricket | @georgedobell.bsky.social
"I'm just so delighted to see him do so well – even if it's against England."
Australia face a selection dilemma over Josh Inglis for the third Test – but he could easily have been slotting in alongside Joe Root and Harry Brook | @coynejames.bsky.social
Australia face a selection dilemma over Josh Inglis for the third Test – but he could easily have been slotting in alongside Joe Root and Harry Brook | @coynejames.bsky.social
The Australian Ashes newcomer made in West Yorkshire | The Cricketer
Australia face a selection dilemma over whether to retain Josh Inglis for the third Test – but he could easily have been slotting into the England side around fellow Yorkies Joe Root and Harry Brook
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December 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
"I'm just so delighted to see him do so well – even if it's against England."
Australia face a selection dilemma over Josh Inglis for the third Test – but he could easily have been slotting in alongside Joe Root and Harry Brook | @coynejames.bsky.social
Australia face a selection dilemma over Josh Inglis for the third Test – but he could easily have been slotting in alongside Joe Root and Harry Brook | @coynejames.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"He's a cricketer whose stock is on the rise and is highly regarded across Australia."
Gloucestershire add Australian allrounder for T20 Blast | The Cricketer
Gloucestershire have added to their T20 Blast lineup with the signing of Australian allrounder Liam Scott
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December 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
"He's a cricketer whose stock is on the rise and is highly regarded across Australia."
"My main calling was the oche."
Not many have played professional darts and high-level cricket, but David Evans has more than 200 league wickets, while Chris Aubrey opens the bowling for Wiltshire after growing up against Michael van Gerwen | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Not many have played professional darts and high-level cricket, but David Evans has more than 200 league wickets, while Chris Aubrey opens the bowling for Wiltshire after growing up against Michael van Gerwen | @nickfriend.bsky.social
It was cricket or darts, but my main calling was the oche
As the PDC World Darts Championship begins in its annual slot, Chris Aubrey, who opens the bowling for Wiltshire, and David Evans, with more than 200 league wickets, are part of a small, unusual group
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December 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"My main calling was the oche."
Not many have played professional darts and high-level cricket, but David Evans has more than 200 league wickets, while Chris Aubrey opens the bowling for Wiltshire after growing up against Michael van Gerwen | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Not many have played professional darts and high-level cricket, but David Evans has more than 200 league wickets, while Chris Aubrey opens the bowling for Wiltshire after growing up against Michael van Gerwen | @nickfriend.bsky.social
"The really positive side is that the vast majority of people playing cricket now know how to report a concern" 💬
The director of the Cricket Regulator has declared himself "encouraged" by progress after a year in the role | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
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The director of the Cricket Regulator has declared himself "encouraged" by progress after a year in the role | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
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December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"The really positive side is that the vast majority of people playing cricket now know how to report a concern" 💬
The director of the Cricket Regulator has declared himself "encouraged" by progress after a year in the role | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
READ HERE 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc862n3f
The director of the Cricket Regulator has declared himself "encouraged" by progress after a year in the role | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
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Tailor-made conditions, ageing opponents and clear minds...
England's reasons to be positive | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
England's reasons to be positive | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
Tailor-made conditions, ageing opponents and clear minds... England's reasons to be positive | The Cricketer
Trailing 2-0 and Australia gunning to retain the Men's Ashes in double-quick time, England face an incredibly difficult task to keep the remainder of the series respectable
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December 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Tailor-made conditions, ageing opponents and clear minds...
England's reasons to be positive | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
England's reasons to be positive | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social
"Her calibre as both a former international player and an innovative coach will see her bring a blend of experience, technical knowledge, and leadership to Essex Women."
Essex Women reinforce coaching team after Stephen Parry appointment | The Cricketer
Essex Women have strengthened Stephen Parry's coaching staff with the appointment of the recently retired Nick Browne and highly regarded bowling coach Cath Dalton
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December 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
"Her calibre as both a former international player and an innovative coach will see her bring a blend of experience, technical knowledge, and leadership to Essex Women."