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Can NZ’s new T20 cricket franchise attract the dollars, players and fans it will need?

New Zealand Cricket’s decision to support “in principle” the development of a T20 franchise competition represents a major shift in governance and funding for the summer game. But it’s not clear whether the tensions behind that decision have been resolved.

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Hafta letters: Abhinandan’s cricket views, euthanasia discussion

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How to watch IPL 2026 live streams online from anywhere: Preview, Teams, Schedule

All the ways to watch IPL 2026 live streams online and from anywhere as the world's best T20 players travel to India for the Indian Premier League.

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Turns 15, Becomes Eligible for India’s Senior Team

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrated his 15th birthday today, just a day ahead of the start of IPL 2026, marking a significant milestone in his cricketing journey. Since his IPL debut, fans have eagerly speculated when the young prodigy would break into India’s senior men’s team. With him now officially 15, he…

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Buttler looks for form as IPL returns with riches, political rancour and aftermath of tragedy

Jos Butler is seeking inspiration from the pioneering Kevin Pietersen as he heads a 12-strong contingent of compatriots in 2026’s tournament

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Lewis Hall hopes to miss another summer of village cricket due to World Cup call

The Newcastle left-back has earned a first call-up under Thomas Tuchel for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan.

The Independent UK

'Amazing' leader Molineux hailed despite bit-part role

New national cricket captain Sophie Molineux has been hailed for her leadership in the West Indies after guiding Australia to a 3-0 win in the T20 series.

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What is Rob Key’s masterplan for English cricket? It’s all in the lack of detail

COMMENT: During a turbulent week attempting to explain England’s damning Ashes defeat, the ECB’s director of cricket struggled to articulate where exactly the men’s Test team go from here, writes Lawrence Ostlere

The Independent UK

Pakistan Super League to be played in empty stadiums as Iran war triggers fuel crisis

The Pakistan Super League is due to get underway on Thursday, but it will be played without spectators

The Independent UK

Cricket’s Tetris calendar is a recipe for player burnout and fan apathy

T20 series between South Africa and New Zealand highlights schedule that is increasingly hard to keep up with

The Guardian - UK

‘I wanted the rollercoaster of being emotionally invested’: Ian Bell on coaching, England and the 2005 Ashes WhatsApp

Five-times Ashes winner has since had a varied coaching career and believes the red ball is still fundamental to the modern player

The Guardian - UK

Afternoon Update: ABC staff strike; Australia opposes Israel occupation in Lebanon; and the perils of a crammed Test cricket summer

More than 2,000 staff walked off the job at 11am for 24 hours, forcing services across TV, radio and digital to use BBC content and repeat programming

The Guardian - AU

Crammed Test cricket schedule risks leaving Australian summers unrecognisable

Four matches in four weeks for the men’s team compromises the quality of the sport – and makes the Test season a contradiction in terms

The Guardian - AU

Ben Duckett pulls out of £200,000 IPL deal in bid to save England Test spot

Ben Duckett has pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League and now faces a three-year ban from the tournament after deciding he needs county cricket to shore up his place in England’s Test team

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England cricket star withdraws from IPL to salvage his international career

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Jonny Bairstow challenges England to deliver on county cricket promises

The ECB on Monday laid down its vision for a fresh chapter following the winter Ashes thrashing.

The Independent UK

Pakistan tells cricket fans to skip travelling for matches as Middle East war deepens fuel crisis

Pakistan Super League, which runs from 26 March to 3 May, cuts hosting venues from six to two

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Voll smashes quickfire ton as Australia sweep Windies

Georgia Voll has put her name alongside the likes of Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning after smashing a 52-ball hundred in Australia's win over West Indies.

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The Independent UK

England admit everything went wrong in the Ashes – so why is nobody to blame?

As Brendon McCullum continues to lead England’s Test team, Cameron Ponsonby examines why so little has changed following a disastrous Ashes series

The Independent UK

England cricket chief defends decision to stand by McCullum and Key after Ashes debacle

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PSL 2026 Faces Uncertainty Amid Security Threats from TTP Faction

The upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is under a cloud of uncertainty following a warning from a senior commander of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar. The group has urged overseas cricket boards not to send players to Pakistan for the 2026 season, citing security concerns.

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Dhoni to Play Till 60? ‘I Can Try’ Remark Sends CSK Fans Into Frenzy

The love that fans have for MS Dhoni continues to remain unmatched. Every time the legendary cricketer makes an appearance, stadiums erupt with deafening cheers, chants, and the iconic cry of “Dhoni! Dhoni!” — and the atmosphere was no different at a recent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan engagement event…

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'No surprise': Cricket Australia on Kiwis' BBL call

New Zealand's decision not to join the BBL isn't surprising to Cricket Australia's chief executive.

AAP

'Inconceivable': CA won't seek more Test pitch control

The summer's two-day Ashes Tests may have been "bad for business" but Cricket Australia believes local curators remain the best option to produce Test wickets.

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Four Tests in 31 days: cricket's cluttered new schedule

Australia and New Zealand will play their entire four-Test trans-Tasman series in the space of a month, with cricket's calendar putting a squeeze on fixtures.

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