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Jimmy Adams interview: The funky stage, Asa Tribe, guiding Jersey and a West Indies return | The Cricketer

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"You don't hit a purple patch very often in your career, so you want to make sure in that period you perform at a level that potentially defines your career."

Jimmy Adams: Asa Tribe, guiding Jersey and a West Indies return | @melindafarrell.bsky.social

The former Kent Men's head coach and Cricket West Indies Director of Cricket has recently been working with Jersey, which has included a role alongside the talented Asa Tribe

New Zealand, Marufa Akter and a reminder that every action matters | The Cricketer

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"Perhaps no break from cricket has been covered more widely than that of Devine, who spent a period away from the sport for a second time earlier this year" | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

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It was a testing day for the young Bangladesh seamer as the White Ferns ran out comfortable winners in Guwahati

Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones becomes latest player to leave Essex Women | The Cricketer

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Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones has become the latest figure to leave Essex Women.

Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones has become the latest figure to leave Essex Women

Yorkshire hand rookie contracts to academy trio | The Cricketer

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Yorkshire have tied down three academy graduates to rookie contracts for 2026 ✍️

Yorkshire have tied down three academy graduates to rookie contracts for 2026

Kate Cross weighing up playing future after losing central contract | The Cricketer

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"I am just not going to put any pressure on myself to make any decisions."

Kate Cross is weighing up her playing future after losing her central contract | @nickfriend.bsky.social

Kate Cross will take her time over the next couple of months to decide whether to continue her playing career, after losing her central contract

Former Hampshire coach in line for Northern Superchargers women's role | The Cricketer

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Adi Birrell could be set for a new role in next year's Hundred | @nickfriend.bsky.social

Adi Birrell could be set for a new role in next year's Hundred, with the former Hampshire head coach expected to lead Northern Superchargers' women's side

England to use Sri Lanka clash to gauge World Cup form | The Cricketer

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"They've given us some challenges in the past, and we certainly can't take them lightly."

England's third Cricket World Cup group match against Sri Lanka in Colombo will be a really good game to see where we're at, according to Tammy Beaumont.

Harry Brook backing Ben Stokes to power through Ashes series | The Cricketer

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"For him to play all five Tests would be awesome for us" 💬

Harry Brook backing Ben Stokes to "power through" Ashes series | @nickfriend.bsky.social

Harry Brook is aware of his responsibilities as England's new Test vice-captain but has every confidence in Ben Stokes' fitness to play all five matches the upcoming Ashes series

Michael Booth: Warwickshire continue to shape bowling attack for 2026 season | The Cricketer

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"You work so hard for that first contract, but then keeping it and making the club want to re-sign you is a big honour."

Michael Booth has signed a two-year contract extension with Warwickshire as the club continues its transition to a new look bowling attack.

Embracing Yorkshire, awaiting India opportunity and Thierry Henry obsession... Mayank Agarwal's productive September | The Cricketer

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"Work hard, get better every single day, and stay switched on" - Mayank Agarwal's guiding mantra fuels his relentless quest for excellence.

The Indian batter is eager for a return to Headingley after signing off his stint with a century against Durham in the County Championship

Cricket World Cup given lift-off as South Africa stifle error-strewn India | The Cricketer

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Cricket World Cup given lift-off as South Africa stifle error-strewn India | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

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Nadine de Klerk struck a match-winning 84 not out as the Proteas put their campaign back on track, leaving the co-hosts with plenty to ponder

England Under-19 prospect pens first Surrey deal | The Cricketer

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"He's shown a good temperament as a genuine allrounder."

Surrey youngster Ralphie Albert has signed his first professional contract after impressing for the county's first team during the second half of the season

Italy allrounder agrees Kent contract extension | The Cricketer

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"We're delighted that he has chosen to remain a part of the project here, as we build for the future that will be able to compete across all formats."

Kent allrounder Grant Stewart has agreed a new two-year deal at Canterbury, as the county looks to solve its seam-bowling problems

England Women bowling coaches in job swap | The Cricketer

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Matt Mason and Chris Liddle have swapped coaching roles with England Women | @nickfriend.bsky.social

Matt Mason and Chris Liddle have swapped coaching roles with England Women, The Cricketer understands

Derbyshire interested in Sri Lanka spinner for T20 Blast | The Cricketer

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Derbyshire interested in Sri Lanka spinner for T20 Blast | @nickfriend.bsky.social

Derbyshire are keen to sign Sri Lanka star Wanindu Hasaranga for next year's T20 Blast, The Cricketer understands

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With Luke Williams as Charlotte Edwards' assistant, England Women have two of the most successful, in-demand franchise head coaches working together; between them, they have won three WPL titles, two WBBL crowns and been to four Hundred finals | @nickfriend.bsky.social

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Bears Women bring in left-arm seamer on year-long loan | The Cricketer

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"Her pace, consistency and variety of bowling have really troubled opponents of the highest order all season."

Bears Women have become the first tier-one women's side to make a season-long loan signing, with Alexa Stonehouse joining for the 2026 campaign from Surrey

How counties came a cropper courtesy of cricket's FA Cup | The Cricketer

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"It would be pushing it to suggest England are suddenly favourites - they aren't; the long-term record makes this clear - but the absence of Cummins is significant. This really is an opportunity" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

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Mike Selvey celebrates the early rounds of The Gillette Cup when the first-class counties would encounter uncomfortable conditions and unfamiliar opponents ✍️

MIKE SELVEY celebrates the early rounds of The Gilette Cup when the first-class counties would encounter uncomfortable conditions and unfamiliar opponents

Andrew Flintoff leaves Northern Superchargers as Hundred investors make changes | The Cricketer

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"I genuinely don't do it for the money but I'm worth more than just over a quarter of the other head coaches."

Andrew Flintoff has left Northern Superchargers after turning down an offer from the franchise's new Sun Group owners.

Andrew Flintoff has left Northern Superchargers after turning down an offer from the franchise new Sun Group owners

Olly Stone a valuable part of our future as Nottinghamshire back injury-hit quick | The Cricketer

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"Olly's a point-of-difference bowler who can open games up on flat pitches, and we see him as a valuable part of our future."

Olly Stone has signed a contract extension with Nottinghamshire

Mark Alleyne signs new Gloucestershire contract after taking on school role | The Cricketer

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Mark Alleyne has agreed a new contract at Bristol, giving clarity to his position after it was announced last week that he would take up a role at Marlborough College.

Gloucestershire head coach Mark Alleyne has agreed a new contract at Bristol, giving clarity to his position after it was announced last week that he would take up a role at Marlborough College

Proposed ditching of the Kookaburra solves one problem but creates another

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"It seems the Kookaburra is unlikely to be used in 2026. Few bowlers or spectators will miss it. The development does leave the game with a bit of a problem, though" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

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Proposed ditching of the Kookaburra solves one problem but creates another | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Most agreed the experiment had some merit, just as most agreed that, after three years, the conclusions were clear: the red Kookaburra ball isn't well suited to conditions in England and Wales