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ECB investigates Brydon Carse handcuff video
A short video of Carse surrounded by police officers with his arms behind his back in handcuffs, speaking to his Durham team-mate, circulated on social media
23.08.2026
Holland fires Leicestershire to victory despite Carlson 99
Seamer takes nine wickets in match to seal 42-run win at Grace Road
23.08.2026
Padikkal century puts India ahead on hard-fought day
Gill struck 50 while Asitha Fernando was the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka, picking up three wickets
23.08.2026
Bess takes five as Yorkshire close out tight 39-run win
Hampshire fight hard in stiff run-chase but spinner chips away
23.08.2026
Leach leads the way as Somerset seal dominant win
Spinner takes five-for as Essex resistance is worn away on final day
23.08.2026
Bess pulls Yorkshire clear of Hants in relegation scrap
Dom Bess delivers a first five-wicket haul of the season to hand Yorkshire a crucial victory in their nail-biting County Championship relegation battle with Hampshire.
23.08.2026
Rare Moores dismissal as Lancs lose to Northants
Lancashire's Joe Moores is given out for obstructing the field as they suffer a heavy home Championship defeat by Northamptonshire.
23.08.2026
Bess pulls Yorkshire clear of Hants in relegation scrap
Dom Bess delivers a first five-wicket haul of the season to hand Yorkshire a crucial victory in their nail-biting County Championship relegation battle with Hampshire.
23.08.2026
Rare Moores dismissal as Lancs lose to Northants
Lancashire's Joe Moores is given out for obstructing the field as they suffer a heavy home Championship defeat by Northamptonshire.
23.08.2026
Bess pulls Yorkshire clear of Hants in relegation scrap
Dom Bess delivers a first five-wicket haul of the season to hand Yorkshire a crucial victory in their nail-biting County Championship relegation battle with Hampshire.
23.08.2026
Rare Moores dismissal as Lancs lose to Northants
Lancashire's Joe Moores is given out for obstructing the field as they suffer a heavy home Championship defeat by Northamptonshire.
23.08.2026
Lauren Winfield-Hill: Lord’s let-down amid Phoebe Litchfield controversy in The Hundred final
Lauren Winfield-Hill reflects on SunRisers Leeds’ disappointing Hundred final defeat, Phoebe Litchfield’s controversial dismissal and Alice Capsey’s England wicketkeeping chance. The post Lauren Winfield-Hill: Lord’s let-down amid Phoebe Litchfield contro...
23.08.2026
“He’s taken it too far”: Venkatesh Prasad on Yashasvi Jaiswal-Asitha Fernando fight
During the second Test of India vs Sri Lanka, there was a heated incident that occurred on Day 1 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (SSC) in Colombo between opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando, who got into a physical altercation...
23.08.2026
Kuldeep Yadav was fit? Sitanshu Kotak’s PC act sparks speculation
The India National Cricket Team is featuring in the two-match test series against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team. Shubman Gill’s side made just one change in the game from their 165-run win over the home side, with Kuldeep Yadav being out of the squa...
23.08.2026
Pant expected to bat after retiring hurt on first day
The India wicketkeeper had retired hurt after copping a blow on the wrist of his left hand while attemping a pull off Kumara
23.08.2026
ECB investigates Brydon Carse handcuff video
A short video of Carse surrounded by police officers with his arms behind his back in handcuffs, speaking to his Durham team-mate, circulated on social media
23.08.2026
Leach five-for sets up Somerset win over Essex
Spinner Jack leach takes 5-81 - and nine wickets in the match - as Somerset beat Essex by eight wickets to regain second place in Championship Division One.
23.08.2026
ECB investigates Carse 'nightclub incident'
The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.
23.08.2026
Bess pulls Yorkshire clear of Hants in relegation battle
Dom Bess delivers a first five-wicket haul of the season to hand Yorkshire a crucial victory in their nail-biting County Championship relegation battle with Hampshire.
23.08.2026
Leach five-for sets up Somerset win over Essex
Spinner Jack leach takes 5-81 - and nine wickets in the match - as Somerset beat Essex by eight wickets to regain second place in Championship Division One.
23.08.2026
Bess pulls Yorkshire clear of Hants in relegation battle
Dom Bess delivers a first five-wicket haul of the season to hand Yorkshire a crucial victory in their nail-biting County Championship relegation battle with Hampshire.
23.08.2026
Leach five-for sets up Somerset win over Essex
Spinner Jack leach takes 5-81 - and nine wickets in the match - as Somerset beat Essex by eight wickets to regain second place in Championship Division One.
23.08.2026
ECB investigates Carse 'nightclub incident'
The ECB is investigating after videos circulating online appear to show England bowler Brydon Carse being led away from a nightclub in handcuffs.
23.08.2026
Bess pulls Yorkshire clear of Hants in relegation battle
Dom Bess delivers a first five-wicket haul of the season to hand Yorkshire a crucial victory in their nail-biting County Championship relegation battle with Hampshire.
23.08.2026
Cummins on two-day finish: Some good bowling and below-average batting
The Australia captain also said that Labuschagne batted well in the nets but "doesn't mean much" without the runs to show
23.08.2026
Kent hold nerve as Cracknell heroics in vain for Middlesex
Ninth-wicket partnership keeps nerves jangling before legspinner seals win
23.08.2026
Lancashire crushed by 316 runs as Northants surge
Moores given out obstructing the field as Sanderson leads allround bowling display
23.08.2026
Former captains renew appeal to Pakistan PM over Imran Khan's health
This is the former captains' second appeal to the Pakistan PM in six months
23.08.2026
Pant expected to bat after retiring hurt on first day
The India wicketkeeper had retired hurt after copping a blow on the wrist of his left hand while attemping a pull off Kumara
23.08.2026
Derek Pringle: Single-minded Jordan Cox shows his value to evolving England
Jordan Cox’s composed 73 against Pakistan underlined his adaptability and growing value to England, with Derek Pringle assessing where the versatile batter fits into the Test side. The post Derek Pringle: Single-minded Jordan Cox shows his value to evolvi...
23.08.2026
Kuldeep Yadav was fit? Sitanshu Kotak’s PC act sparks speculation
The India National Cricket Team is featuring in the two-match test series against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team. Shubman Gill’s side made just one change in the game from their 165-run win over the home side, with Kuldeep Yadav being out of the squa...
23.08.2026
Rishabh Pant injury update: India coach gives good news
The India National Cricket Team is currently playing against Sri Lanka in the second Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (SSC) in Colombo. However, with all going in India’s favour in the 2nd Test match, they had some sad news with Rish...
23.08.2026
Holland leads Leics to win over Glamorgan
Skipper Ian Holland takes 5-19 as Leicestershire defeat Glamorgan by 42 runs in County Championship Division One.
23.08.2026
Holland leads Leics to win over Glamorgan
Skipper Ian Holland takes 5-19 as Leicestershire defeat Glamorgan by 42 runs in County Championship Division One.
23.08.2026
Holland leads Leics to win over Glamorgan
Skipper Ian Holland takes 5-19 as Leicestershire defeat Glamorgan by 42 runs in County Championship Division One.
23.08.2026
Padikkal century puts India ahead on hard-fought day
Gill struck 50 while Asitha Fernando was the most successful bowler for Sri Lanka, picking up three wickets
23.08.2026
Holland fires Leicestershire to victory despite Carlson 99
Seamer takes nine wickets in match to seal 42-run win at Grace Road
23.08.2026
Cummins on two-day finish: Some good bowling and below-average batting
The Australia captain also said that Labuschagne batted well in the nets but "doesn't mean much" without the runs to show
23.08.2026
Anshul Kamboj’s Duleep Trophy batting strengthens Test comeback case
Out of nowhere, Anshul Kamboj, a fast bowler, played a blistering innings for the North East cricket team in the ongoing quarter-finals of the Duleep Trophy tournament against West Zone. Kamboj, who is mostly known for his pace bowling skills, came to bat...
23.08.2026
Rishabh Pant injury update: India coach gives good news
The India National Cricket Team is currently playing against Sri Lanka in the second Test match at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (SSC) in Colombo. However, with all going in India’s favour in the 2nd Test match, they had some sad news with Rish...
23.08.2026
Kuldeep Yadav was fit? Sitanshu Kotak’s PC act sparks speculation
The India National Cricket Team is featuring in the two-match test series against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team. Shubman Gill’s side made just one change in the game from their 165-run win over the home side, with Kuldeep Yadav being out of the squa...
23.08.2026
Kent boost promotion bid by beating Middlesex
Kent achieve their fifth Championship win of the season as they beat Middlesex by 46 runs at Merchant Taylors' School despite an unbeaten 65 by Joe Cracknell.
23.08.2026
Kent boost promotion bid by beating Middlesex
Kent achieve their fifth Championship win of the season as they beat Middlesex by 46 runs at Merchant Taylors' School despite an unbeaten 65 by Joe Cracknell.
23.08.2026
Kent boost promotion bid by beating Middlesex
Kent achieve their fifth Championship win of the season as they beat Middlesex by 46 runs at Merchant Taylors' School despite an unbeaten 65 by Joe Cracknell.
23.08.2026
Vernon Philander hails England star Ollie Robinson
The former South Africa seamer believes Robinson’s success this summer is proof that control, movement and clever use of the crease can still trump raw pace. The post Vernon Philander hails England star Ollie Robinson appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
23.08.2026
England vs Pakistan: Player ratings from the first Test at Headingley
Phil Walker grades the players after their thumping win at Leeds... The post England vs Pakistan: Player ratings from the first Test at Headingley appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
23.08.2026
Devdutt Padikkal becomes 2nd batter after Joe Root to achieve rare WTC feat
The India National Cricket Team is playing the second Test match against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground (SSC) in Colombo. After taking a 0-1 lead in the series, the team started the second game with much co...
23.08.2026
Pat Cummins to miss ODI series vs Zimbabwe and South Africa? Update arrives
Pat Cummins is among those fast bowlers across the globe whose workload has been managed heavily by the national cricket board. Australia is scheduled to play a lot of cricket in the next twelve months with back-to-back Test series. After the Bangladesh T...
23.08.2026
Watch: Prithvi Shaw falls to Abid Mushtaq’s peach in Duleep Trophy failure
Prithvi Shaw's return to batting in the ongoing Duleep Trophy did not last long because of a top-class delivery from the hands of the spinner Abid Mushtaq. Prithvi Shaw went to defend the ball on his front foot, head down, but the ball, which was slightly...
23.08.2026
Virat Kohli backing Bhuvneshwar Kumar for 2027 World Cup? Here’s truth
The India National Cricket Team is currently playing against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team in a two-match Test series. They have been leading the series 0-1, and the second Test match began on Sunday, August 23. Amidst this, former opener Aakash Cho...
23.08.2026