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Queen joins celebrations at British Library to mark National Year of Reading

Camilla gathered with 150 volunteers and schoolchildren at the event in London.

The Independent UK

‘Last year I read 137 books’: could setting targets help you put down your phone and pick up a book?

BookTok influencer Jack Edwards motivates himself with reading goals – and he’s not alone. Authors and avid readers discuss the rise of metrics, and reveal how many books they finished last year

The Guardian - UK

Test bat Weatherald back in the runs for Tasmania

Jake Weatherald scored 95 to end a run of 10 innings without a half-century, but Tasmania are struggling to avoid defeat by NSW in their Shield match.

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Philippe sparks NSW in Shield clash with Tas

Josh Philippe has scored a half century to put NSW in a strong position after a rain-ravaged second day of their Sheffield Shield cricket match in Hobart.

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Patterson's milestone century puts NSW in control

NSW set South Australia an improbable 446 to win their Sheffield Shield contest after Kurtis Patterson belted 173 no for the home side at the SCG.

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Milestone man Patterson raises his bat in Shield clash

Milestone man Kurtis Patterson raised his bat for a half-century as NSW took the lead in their Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia at the SCG.

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Zampa warns of World Cup trial by spin in Sri Lanka

White-ball spin king Adam Zampa says Australia's much-changed team's tough night in the T20I loss to Pakistan highlights the challenge waiting at the World Cup.

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Zampa four-fer can't save Aussies in Pakistan defeat

With three new faces in their team, Travis Head's Australia have succumbed to a 22-run defeat against Pakistan in their first T20 international in Lahore.

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Smith heroics power Sixers past 'Canes, into BBL final

Steve Smith and Joel Davies were the key men as the Sydney Sixers stormed into the Big Bash League final with a win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

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Red-hot Steve Smith 'due to fail': Hurricanes captain

Red-hot opening batter Steve Smith is set to have a big say on whether the Sydney Sixers can defeat the Hobart Hurricanes and advance to the BBL final.

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Warner named captain in BBL team of tournament

David Warner has been selected as captain of the Big Bash team of the tournament after scoring more runs than any other player in the league this summer.

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Scorchers crush Sixers to move into BBL decider

Mahli Beardman took 3-20 including the key scalp of Steve Smith to help Perth skittle the Sydney Sixers for 99 and book a spot in the BBL decider.

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Australia rest five big guns for Pakistan T20 series

Fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are among five key players to be rested for Australia's three-match T20 series in Pakistan.

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Harper breaks BBL records in maiden Stars century

Sam Harper has blazed a 50-ball century to lead Melbourne Stars to their third straight win to start the BBL season, a seven-wicket defeat of the Sydney Sixers.

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Sixers dominate Thunder for BBL Sydney derby win

A Sydney Sixers stalwart has forged a huge batting partnership with their marquee international signing to inspire victory over BBL rivals the Sydney Thunder.

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Connolly stars as Scorchers down Babar Azam's Sixers

Cooper Connolly has blasted an important half-century to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over the Sydney Sixers in a rain-affected clash.

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Stobo's stunning spell helps NSW seize control at SCG

NSW are putting in a ruthless Sheffield Shield performance against an undermanned Queensland, heading towards a crucial win at the SCG.

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'No fight, no plan': NSW slammed for Shield collapse

A former NSW coach and star has taken the Blues to task for an unexpected day-four collapse to hand Tasmania a thumping Sheffield Shield win.

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The Independent UK

Jack Edwards hits out at ‘snobbish’ gatekeeping in book industry

The book influencer joins ‘Like This Love This’ podcast to share his methods for enhancing access to those who love reading

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not just a book, it’s a window to my soul’: why we’re in love with literary angst

Why did an obscure Dostoevsky novella sell 100,000 copies in the UK last year? And why are TikTokers raving about a 1943 Turkish novel? The way young people are discovering books is changing – and their literary tastes reflect our times

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No half-century for Konstas but NSW still crush WA

NSW have surged into second spot on the One-Day Cup table after crushing Western Australia by 87 runs at the WACA Ground.

The Independent UK

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Renshaw's runs put Bulls in box seat to beat Blues

Matthew Renshaw's aggressive, unbeaten century has ensured Queensland remain all over NSW entering the final day of their Sheffield Shield clash at the Gabba.

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Konstas fails but Edwards ton rescues NSW against Bulls

NSW captain Jack Edwards has posted his third first-class century to get his team out of trouble in their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the Gabba.

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'We know': Thunder absorb bail drama to reach BBL final

Sam Billings says the third umpire erred in a crucial moment of the Sydney derby BBL final that the Thunder won by four wickets.

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