Dangerous, decadent, depraved: cricket’s love affair with the cover drive The shot has been described as the purest expression of batting and a destroyer of innings, matches and careers The Guardian - UK · May 6
Somerset pull off record chase against Hampshire to claim T20 Blast title Will Smeed smashed 94 off 58 balls as Somerset beat Hampshire by six wickets with an over to spare to lift the trophy for the third time at Edgbaston The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025
‘I had a lighthearted crack at Steve Smith’: James Vince on the Ashes, sandpaper and his T20 Blast record As he bids for a fourth Finals Day title, Hampshire’s captain is enjoying a new life in Dubai as a T20 freelancer with few regrets over his England career The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025
Hampshire sweep aside Durham to reach Vitality Blast semi-finals The Hawks are aiming to win the competition for the fourth time. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
Hundred's Sydney showdown won by Thunder's Billings Despite a battling innings from Hilton Cartwright Sam Billings' Oval Invincibles have beaten James Vince's Southern Brave in a clash of Sydney BBL mainstays. AAP · Aug 18, 2025
Jofra Archer stars as Southern Brave cruise past Birmingham Phoenix in Hundred Brave completed a double over Phoenix on Sunday. The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025
James Vince helps Hampshire to Vitality Blast win over Surrey on DLS Vince and Toby Albert guided the away side to victory. The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
PSL follows IPL by postponing matches amid growing hostilities between India and Pakistan Ten English players are currently playing in the IPL, which will now be suspended for at least a week The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
Pakistan Super League matches moved to UAE amid tensions with India Thursday’s match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi – that involved James Vince, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Luke Wood – was postponed. The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
Pakistan Super League game involving English trio postponed amid India tensions James Vince, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Luke Wood were due to feature in the match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi. The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
County Championship 2025: team-by-team guide to the new season Surrey look primed to make it four titles in a row and Lancashire have enough to jump back to Division One The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025
ILT20: Pooran leads MI Emirates to thrilling victory over Gulf Giants Nicholas Pooran was in the form of his life as he guided MI Emirates to their first victory of the season in Dubai, defeating Gulf Giants by five wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday evening in Season 3 of the ILT20. The MI Emirates skipper, who finished unbeaten… The Times of India · Feb 1, 2025
ILT20: Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants to confirm a top-two finish The Desert Vipers reclaimed their position at the summit of the points table through a convincing five-wicket win over the Gulf Giants at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday, assuring themselves of a top-two finish in the league stage of this ILT20 season. The Times of India · Jan 30, 2025
Hampshire’s James Vince to move to Dubai after attacks on family home The 33-year-old all-rounder had his house and car damaged last year and said his young family were fearful over their safety. The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
The Times of India · Jan 14, 2025 ILT20: Desert Vipers beat Gulf Giants by six wickets for second consecutive win in season 3 Desert Vipers clinched their second consecutive victory in the ILT20 Season 3, defeating the Gulf Giants by six wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
The Times of India · Jan 13, 2025 ILT20: Tom Kohler-Cadmore shines as Sharjah Warriorz triumph in last-ball thriller against Gulf Giants A dramatic evening at the Dubai International Stadium ended with the Sharjah Warriorz securing a thrilling three-wicket victory over the Gulf Giants in a nail-biting finish on Sunday. The hero of the match was Tom Kohler-Cadmore, whose unbeaten 83 off 56 balls steered the Warriorz to their target of 175…
AAP · Jan 9, 2025 Maxwell helps Stars tame Sixers in BBL boilover The Melbourne Stars' BBL campaign remains alive after Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 58 helped them to a 16-run win against the Sydney Sixers at the MCG.
The Times of India · Jan 9, 2025 Gulf Giants aim to reclaim ILT20 title with a reinforced squad The ILT20's third season begins on January 11. The Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants are preparing for another exciting season. The Gulf Giants are one of the league's most successful teams. They won the inaugural season and reached the playoffs in the second. This year, they aim to reclaim their title.
AAP · Jan 1, 2025 Ellis-less Hurricanes humble Sixers in Big Bash The Sydney Sixers have suffered their first loss of the BBL season, going down by 50 runs to the Hobart Hurricanes who were without skipper Nathan Ellis.
AAP · Dec 26, 2024 Vince century hits Sixers to win over Stars James Vince has whacked 101 from 58 balls to help the Sydney Sixers chase down 195 with ease against the hapless Melbourne Stars.
AAP · Dec 16, 2024 Sixers beat Renegades in BBL but suffer injury worries Moises Henriques produced a captain's knock for the Sydney Sixers who overcame the loss of two players to injury in their BBL defeat of the Melbourne Renegades.
AAP · Dec 10, 2024 Billings backs contract shake-up for BBL success Missing out on the Brisbane Heat's BBL title win, English star Sam Billings is confident the league's new long-term contract options will help the league grow.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2024 Lancashire relegated from Division One as Yorkshire earn promotion to top flight Differing fortunes for two great rivals as Hampshire secure second place behind champions Surrey.
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2024 Oval Invincibles retain men’s Hundred crown as London Spirit clinch women’s trophy A packed Lord’s crowd witnessed two entertaining finals
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2024 Oval Invincibles defend Men’s Hundred title after Southern Brave fall short Oval Invincibles beat Southern Brave by 17 runs in the final at Lord’s to successfully defend their Men’s Hundred title