The Latest Breaking News on International Cricket

Gloom at Yorkshire as proposed punishment emerges for scandal

Threat of huge fines and points deductions after racism scandal means darkness in the skies and among supporters

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023

Liam Dawson inspires Hampshire to thumping win over Middlesex

Dawson became the first Hampshire player for 122 years to score a century and take 10 wickets in the same match.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

The Guardian view on cricket: infused with racial, sex- and class-based bigotry

Editorial: To understand the nature and extent of inequity requires going beyond the game to history itself

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023

Rishi Sunak demands sport 'be open to everyone' after damning report into cricket

The Winchester-educated PM has previously spoken of his love for the sport, which has come under scrutiny since former Yorkshire spin bowler Azeem Rafiq’s allegations of racism in 2020

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

England legend Andrew Strauss admits Bazball regrets: "Maybe I would do things differently"

England legend Sir Andrew Strauss has hailed the 'Bazball' approach that Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum have pioneered, admitting that he wishes his side had attempted to play in a similar fashion

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

Josh Tongue: From retirement talk to Ashes chance, with the help of Botox jabs

Tongue will start for England in the second Test against Australia at Lord’s.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Yorkshire should get £500,000 fine and points deductions over Azeem Rafiq case, ECB recommends

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has recommended Yorkshire are hit with a £500,000 fine and hefty points deductions across all formats over their handling of the Azeem Rafiq case.

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2023

Joe Root admits he was going out to bat "for peace and quiet" during captaincy struggles

Joe Root left his role as England's test cricket captain last year, with his tenure ending amid a poor run of results following the 2021/22 Ashes series in Australia, won 4-0 by Australia

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

Tongue steps up and Bairstow in the spotlight – second Ashes Test talking points

England are 1-0 down after Australia edged a thrilling opener in Birmingham by two wickets.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

ECB calls for Yorkshire to be hit with record fine over Rafiq scandal

The ECB has recommended Yorkshire be deducted points in all this season’s competitions and the Cricket Discipline Commission will announce their decision in July

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023