#cricket

#cricket

"I said to my wife this is going to be huge if the Lionesses win the Euros again. It's going to be so good for women's football and for women's sport because it gets everyone talking about it again."

In Lincoln, The Blaze scored 218-6, with Marie Kelly and Georgie Boyce contributing 66 and 46 runs respectively in a solid opening partnership of 106.

Jonny Bairstow completed a punchy 72 off 90 balls, leading Yorkshire to 376-5 at Scarborough against Surrey before rain ended play prematurely.

Sport is community and sport is company; sport is story and sport is inspiration; sport is joy and sport is love.

KL Rahul's Test average has become the unsolved mystery of the English summer. Despite having the temperament, technique, and discipline, his average remains at 35.

The handwritten sign at Lord's paid homage to Bazball, acknowledging its demise at the venue on 10 July 2025, embodying fan sentiments in its presentation.

The England side has faced criticism for their approach to cricket, particularly for squandering good positions by playing reckless shots. Yet, previous England teams wouldn't have managed a run chase like Headingley, showing some resilience. India, being the top-ranked team, showcases a formidable lineup with exceptional bowlers, making it understandable to lose to them. England's squad is hindered by injuries and a lack of a reliable spinner, which contrasts sharply with India's depth in talent.

Harry Brook's dismissal was a moment of tactical oversight, as he attempted a sweep shot on an 83mph delivery, exposing his middle stump at a crucial time.

The 1950 West Indies victory at Lord's represents a historic marker in cricket, transcending mere sport to capture a culturally significant moment in time that resonates today.

Ending a Caribbean tour with a day-night Test in Jamaica raises eyebrows due to the venue's lack of floodlights until recently, coupled with concerns over local attendance.

Wiaan Mulder scored an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe, marking the highest total by a player in their first Test innings as captain. Despite approaching Brian Lara's Test record of 400, Mulder declared 33 runs shy, emphasizing the rarity and significance of Lara's achievement that has stood since 2004.