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Dominant Derbyshire deepen Gloucestershire gloom
Gloucestershire's decision to bat first backfires as Derbyshire assume the upper hand on the opening day in Bristol.
02.09.2026
Shanto, Mahmud back in Bangladesh T20I squad for Asian Games
Litton Das too returns as the T20I captain after missing the Zimbabwe and Australia series due to a hamstring injury
02.09.2026
Carse overlooked for third Test squad amid Derby investigation
Fast bowler not considered in 15-man squad, Fisher also absent
02.09.2026
Bashir strikes twice as Bancroft call backfires
Rock-bottom Gloucestershire collapse to 37 for 5 after choosing to bat first
02.09.2026
Mousley, Yates deepen Hampshire's woes after Kuggeleijn U-turn
Unbroken 127-run stands puts Warwickshire on top at Utilita Bowl
02.09.2026
Hampshire U-turn on Kuggeleijn signing after backlash
Members of women's squad taken aback by decision to sign player who stood trial for alleged rape
02.09.2026
Leicestershire spinner Trevaskis set to leave club
Leicestershire off-spinner Liam Trevaskis will leave the club at the end of the season.
02.09.2026
Carse left out of England squad for third Pakistan Test
England leave Brydon Carse out of their squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
02.09.2026
Leicestershire spinner Trevaskis set to leave club
Leicestershire off-spinner Liam Trevaskis will leave the club at the end of the season.
02.09.2026
Carse left out of England squad for third Pakistan Test
England leave Brydon Carse out of their squad for the third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.
02.09.2026
Leicestershire spinner Trevaskis set to leave club
Leicestershire off-spinner Liam Trevaskis will leave the club at the end of the season.
02.09.2026
India to host inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in February
Despite losing the hosting rights because of government interference in their board, Sri Lanka will still be part of the tournament
02.09.2026
Indonesia opt to bowl; SL bring in Kavindi for injured Ayodhya
This is the first time these two sides will be facing each other in international cricket
02.09.2026
Hridoy goes past Tamim with record-breaking 350*
Hridoy now has the highest individual score by a Bangladesh batter in first-class cricket
02.09.2026
How often does a team forfeit an innings?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into how often teams have forfeited an innings in the history of the County Championship
02.09.2026
Sri Lanka stripped of hosting Women's Champions Trophy
The International Cricket Council moves the inaugural edition of next year's Women's Champions Trophy from Sri Lanka to India.
02.09.2026
How often does a team forfeit an innings?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks into how often teams have forfeited an innings in the history of the County Championship
02.09.2026
Sri Lanka stripped of hosting Women's Champions Trophy
The International Cricket Council moves the inaugural edition of next year's Women's Champions Trophy from Sri Lanka to India.
02.09.2026
Graham Gooch continues support of player development through £20,000 Cricketers’ Trust donation
The Graham Gooch Foundation has donated £20,000 to the Cricketers’ Trust to support the education and development of young players. The post Graham Gooch continues support of player development through £20,000 Cricketers’ Trust donation appeared first on...
02.09.2026
Hampshire stalwart Kyle Abbott signs one-year extension
Kyle Abbott has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at Utilita Bowl until at least the end of the 2027 season. The post Hampshire stalwart Kyle Abbott signs one-year extension appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
02.09.2026
Tilak Varma reveals reason behind Karun Nair’s Duleep Trophy semi-final omission
Time and luck are running against Karun Nair. After securing the final of the ongoing Duleep Trophy, the South Zone captain Tilak Varma explained why he backed Kodimeal Himateja instead of the seasoned Indian domestic cricket campaigner Nair.'Unlucky', 'u...
02.09.2026
Hampshire make Kuggeleijn U-turn after criticism
Hampshire decide that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club having "listened to feedback from staff and supporters".
02.09.2026
Hampshire make Kuggeleijn U-turn after criticism
Hampshire decide that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club having "listened to feedback from staff and supporters".
02.09.2026
Hampshire make Kuggeleijn U-turn after criticism
Hampshire decide that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club having "listened to feedback from staff and supporters".
02.09.2026
Hampshire U-turn on Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash
Club had signed New Zealander for final four games, but will not now select him due to controversial past
02.09.2026
Anushka, Bhatia to captain India A teams in home series against Australia A
Sixteen-year-old Deeya Yadav not picked in any squads after playing T20s against England A
02.09.2026
Asalanka named white-ball vice-captain, returns for England T20Is
Dasun Shanaka also makes his comeback to the ODI side after a two-and-a-half-year absence for the white-ball tour of England
02.09.2026
Maia Bouchier leads England charge towards record run chase
England's batters put Ireland's bowlers to the sword to secure a dominant six-wicket win in the first Metro Bank ODI of the series. The post Maia Bouchier leads England charge towards record run chase appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
02.09.2026
Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer under pressure as BCCI calls review meeting
The India National Cricket Team is set for a big review after disappointing overseas performances under Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer. The BCCI has reportedly called an important meeting with the team’s top officials to discuss the recent results and deci...
02.09.2026
Harpreet Brar names Shubman Gill dream wicket, wants Impact Player rule scrapped
Harpreet Brar, the silent warrior of the Punjab Kings (PBKS), who has clinched the scalps of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers and many others for the team in his Indian Premier League (IPL) career, wants to add the scalp of Shubman...
02.09.2026
Rohit Sharma’s ODI future to be decided at high-profile BCCI meeting
Former India National Cricket Team captain Rohit Sharma’s ODI future will be one of the biggest matters to discuss at the BCCI’s high-profile meeting in Mumbai on Thursday, September 3.The BCCI has called the Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir, chief select...
02.09.2026
"World is laughing harder": Usman Khawaja trolls Aaqib Javed over Pakistan’s mass sackings
Former Australia National Cricket Team opener Usman Khawaja trolls the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) director of high performance, Aaqib Javed, after the mass sacking in Pakistan National Cricket Team's Test set-up. Soon after the Lord's Test match defea...
02.09.2026
The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed
Exposing a British scandal.
 The women forced by the state to give up their newborns
31.08.2026
Hampshire make Kuggeleijn U-turn after criticism
Hampshire decide that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club having "listened to feedback from staff and supporters".
02.09.2026
Hampshire make Kuggeleijn U-turn after criticism
Hampshire decide that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club having "listened to feedback from staff and supporters".
02.09.2026
The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed
Exposing a British scandal.
 The women forced by the state to give up their newborns
31.08.2026
Hampshire make Kuggeleijn U-turn after criticism
Hampshire decide that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club having "listened to feedback from staff and supporters".
02.09.2026
Asalanka named white-ball vice-captain, returns for England T20Is
Dasun Shanaka also makes his comeback to the ODI side after a two-and-a-half-year absence for the white-ball tour of England
02.09.2026
'Can play 360, has got power' - Stokes set for opening role with Adelaide Strikers
Adelaide Strikers coach Tim Paine believes former England captain Ben Stokes can impact the game in all aspects
02.09.2026
Hampshire U-turn on Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash
Club had signed New Zealander for final four games, but will not now select him due to controversial past
02.09.2026
Imam-ul-Haq could face two-year ban after Lord’s Test injury controversy
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly issued a show-cause notice to opening batter Imam-ul-Haq over his calf injury. The left-handed batter has reportedly been given 48 hours to explain the circumstances surrounding the injury, with the board co...
02.09.2026
Aaqib Javed blames Babar Azam’s poor leadership for Pakistan’s England horror show
The Pakistan National Cricket Team has been hit by another controversy after former selector Aaqib Javed pointed the finger at Babar Azam’s leadership following the disastrous Test series in England. Pakistan have lost both Tests badly and are now facing...
02.09.2026
Hampshire make u-turn on Scott Kuggeleijn signing following supporters’ backlash
Hampshire Cricket has confirmed that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club after strong backlash from supporters. The decision comes just hours after the 34-year-old was named in Hampshire’s 15-member squad for the County Ch...
02.09.2026
Billy Stanlake, ex-RCB star, in race to make Australia Test debut
Billy Stanlake can keep dreaming of his Test cap for the Australian National Cricket Team due to the packed schedule in the next twelve months. In the next twelve months, the Aussies are scheduled to play back-to-back series, including matches in the long...
02.09.2026
Asalanka named white-ball vice-captain, returns for England T20Is
Dasun Shanaka also makes his comeback to the ODI side after a two-and-a-half-year absence for the white-ball tour of England
02.09.2026
Tilak, Nidheesh lead South Zone into Duleep final
Tilak Varma backed up a superb 116* in the first innings with a combative 51 not out to set up a title clash with East Zone in Chennai
02.09.2026
'It's just very messy' - Green and Holder criticise umpiring after Charles no-ball incident
TV umpire Carl Tuckett reversed his own decision after Johnson Charles was caught off a high full-toss
02.09.2026
Hampshire U-turn on Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash
Club had signed New Zealander for final four games, but will not now select him due to controversial past
02.09.2026
Ben Stokes to open for Adelaide Strikers in BBL 2026-27
Ben Stokes is likely to play as an opener in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) for the Adelaide Strikers. Ahead of the sixteenth season of the league, former Australia keeper-batter Tim Paine shared that Stokes at the top of the batting order is possible...
02.09.2026
Pakistan players learn of mass axing through family messages, report claims
The Pakistan national cricket team has been hit by a massive crisis in the middle of the three-match Test series in England. After two heavy defeats, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a shocking step by removing seven players and two coaches befo...
02.09.2026