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Hampshire Cricket says it is proud to support the GOAT Boys mentoring programme, an initiative aimed at providing positive male role models for young people in our community.
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26.01.2026
Liam Dawson insists he is not thinking about challenging to become England’s regular Test spinner as he focuses on his first T20 World Cup at the age of 35.
The post England’s Liam Dawson won’t ‘overthink’ Test prospects as he prepares for T20 World Cup a...
26.01.2026
Betting.za.com, South Africa’s leading source for legal online betting information, has released its 2026 update aimed at helping local punters find licensed online betting options, compare reputable bookmakers, and understand what South African online ga...
26.01.2026
SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, the leading gambling guide for South Africans that has been operating since 2003, has published its refreshed 2026 online casino guide—built to help players navigate gambling in South Africa with clearer bonus explanations, ZAR-...
27.01.2026
It will be a landmark year for The Hundred as the controversial city-based competition gets set to enter a new era with overseas investment that promises to deliver the biggest season to date.
The post A new era for The Hundred looms as pre-auction signin...
27.01.2026
It was an unofficial Finals Day on Sunday as the Big Bash League and SA20 culminated to mark the end of the congested franchise winter schedule, with attention now turning towards the upcoming T20 World Cup and Indian Premier League on the horizon.
The po...
27.01.2026
Harry Brook smashed a blistering 136 and Joe Root made another flawless century as England beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs to clinch a much-needed ODI series victory.
The post Harry Brook and Joe Root brilliance fires England to ODI series victory in Sri Lanka...
27.01.2026
Harry Brook admits that Joe Root was never in the frame to make England’s T20 World Cup squad.
The post Harry Brook admits Joe Root was not considered for England T20 World Cup squad appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
28.01.2026
Seam bowler Poppy Tulloch has signed a two-year contract extension with Hampshire, keeping her at Utilita Bowl until at least the end of the 2027 season.
The post Poppy Tulloch signs two-year contract extension with Hampshire appeared first on The Cricket...
29.01.2026
Phil Salt has his sights set on becoming the best T20 batter in the world as he bids to fire England to T20 World Cup glory.
The post England opener Phil Salt aims to become world’s best T20 batter ahead of World Cup appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
29.01.2026
Big-hitting Australian batter Hilton Cartwright returns to Utilita Bowl for a second stint with Hampshire Hawks.
The post Hilton Cartwright returns for second stint with Hampshire Hawks appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
30.01.2026
Sam Curran took a hat-trick as England began their T20 World Cup preparations by easing to an 11-run victory on the DLS method in the series-opener against Sri Lanka.
The post Sam Curran takes hat-trick as England win opening T20 against Sri Lanka appeare...
30.01.2026
Tom Banton underlined his World Cup credentials by firing England to a series-clinching six-wicket DLS victory in the second T20 against Sri Lanka in Kandy.
The post Tom Banton stakes World Cup claim as England seal T20 series win against Sri Lanka appear...
01.02.2026
South African batter Tristan Stubbs has joined Hampshire Hawks for the 2026 Vitality Blast.
The post South African batter Tristan Stubbs joins Hampshire Hawks for the Vitality Blast appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
02.02.2026
What everyone associated with English cricket would give for some tournament success after a miserable winter, particularly none more so than Harry Brook and Brendon McCullum, who are both facing intense media scrutiny.
The post Cricket news: How are Engl...
03.02.2026
England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs in a low-scoring thriller to seal a 3-0 T20 series win in their final match before the World Cup.
The post England complete T20 series sweep against Sri Lanka as spinners shine after batting struggle appeared first on The...
03.02.2026
Brendon McCullum has dismissed criticism of England’s behaviour as “out of order”, hit out at the perception that he runs a “loose ship” and launched a staunch defence of Harry Brook.
The post Brendon McCullum hits back at ‘out of order’ criticism and def...
04.02.2026
Brendon McCullum is relishing England’s bid for a third World T20 title and believes his side have shown the tactical flexibility to succeed.
The post Brendon McCullum excited as England launch bid for third World T20 title appeared first on The Cricket P...
05.02.2026
England were given a major scare at the beginning of their T20 World Cup campaign, but Sam Curran held his nerve to deliver a four-run win over minnows Nepal at a raucous Wankhede Stadium.
The post T20 World Cup: England given major scare before overcomin...
08.02.2026
Barbados-born Jacob Bethell views his first World Cup meeting against the West Indies as just an opportunity to boost England’s hopes of reaching the next stage.
The post T20 World Cup: Barbados-born Jacob Bethell says England-West Indies clash is ‘just a...
09.02.2026
Sam Curran was unable to dig England out of a hole at the T20 World Cup again as their struggles against spin in Asia resurfaced in a 30-run loss to the West Indies in Mumbai.
The post Sam Curran unable to save England as West Indies secure 30-run win at...
12.02.2026
The games keep coming thick and fast at the T20 World Cup as the first phase of the tournament begins to take shape.
The post T20 World Cup talking points as lacklustre England prepare for European showdowns appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
12.02.2026
Tom Banton starred as England kick-started their T20 World Cup campaign with a nervy five-wicket win over Scotland in Kolkata.
The post Tom Banton leads England to crucial T20 World Cup win over Scotland appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
15.02.2026
England are through to the next stage of the T20 World Cup, but they were given another major scare in a 24-run victory over brave Italy in Kolkata.
The post England survive another scare to beat Italy and reach T20 World Cup Super 8s appeared first on Th...
16.02.2026
The Men’s T20 World Cup is now reaching the business end of the group stages, ahead of the Super 8s, which get underway this weekend.
The post Cricket analysis: Are ICC tournaments lacking a certain element of thrill? appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
17.02.2026
Having struggled through the initial group stage with a number of unconvincing performances, England qualified for the Super 8 stage of the tournament after beating World Cup first timers Italy. But once again struggled to impress against cricketing minno...
20.02.2026
Pak-I-Care just booked their flight to the ECL 2026. The Badalona side triumphed over Sporting Alfàs in the 2025 Spanish National Cricket Finals at Woodbridge Oval, gaining direct entry to Europe's leading T10 club competition.
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20.02.2026
Will Jacks and Jofra Archer papered over England’s batting cracks at the T20 World Cup as a superb bowling display saw them continue their stranglehold over Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
The post Will Jacks and Jofra Archer excel with ball as England secure T20...
22.02.2026
Analysis exploring whether the winter and summer parts of the football season produce different betting outcomes and trends
The post Winter vs summer season betting results explained appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
24.02.2026
Research comparing sports forecast models against actual betting odds in 2026. Data on prediction gaps, market efficiency, and how bettors use forecast tools across different sports.
The post How Betting Odds and Sports Forecasts Compare in 2026 appeared...
24.02.2026
Given game when computer models heavily favour one team over the other, only to see experienced human analytic types heavily support what may well be the other side.
The post When AI and experts clash in betting predictions appeared first on The Cricket...
24.02.2026
Research shows how updated competition formats influence match dynamics, fan engagement, and modern betting behavior.
The post New tournament formats reshape sports and betting research appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
24.02.2026
Learn strategies to identify value bets in African football leagues using statistical analysis, tactical insights, and performance trends for more accurate decisions
The post How to Identify Value Bets in African Football Leagues appeared first on The Cri...
24.02.2026
Jamie Overton is happy to keep flying under the radar and let others hog the headlines after quietly doing his bit once again to lift England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
The post Jamie Overton happy to keep flying under the radar as England reach...
25.02.2026
Brendon McCullum’s position as England head coach might be under scrutiny, but fast bowling consultant Tim Southee was adamant his good friend is showing no signs of being under pressure.
The post Tim Southee insists Brendon McCullum feels no pressure aft...
26.02.2026
When England got over the line in nervy fashion against Pakistan on Tuesday, they became the first side to book their place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup and avoid what otherwise would have been a tricky must-win encounter with New Zealand in Co...
26.02.2026
The 2026 cricket season has arrived, and with it, a schedule that feels like a permanent festival of the sport.
The post The 2026 Cricket Super-Summer: A Landmark Year for the Global Game appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
27.02.2026
Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed starred as England defied a sluggish pitch to lay down a marker for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup following an unlikely four-wicket win over New Zealand.
The post T20 World Cup: Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks give England unl...
27.02.2026
Australia entered the 2026 T20 World Cup as one of the tournament’s most decorated nations, a team built on expectation and pedigree. Yet their campaign unravelled in a manner nobody could have quite anticipated. For fans who chose to follow the cricket o...
03.03.2026
It may have taken a while for the tournament to reach the excitement levels that come with knockout stage matches - and India versus West Indies on Sunday was a good starter - but now the semi-finals of the Men’s 2026 T20 World Cup are upon us with two mo...
03.03.2026
The historic North Stand at Scarborough’s North Marine Road ground has been officially decommissioned following a rigorous safety inspection that deemed the structure unfit for the public. This closure represents a significant blow to the venue, as the sh...
04.03.2026
England were unable to pull another rabbit out of the hat at the T20 World Cup despite Jacob Bethell’s astonishing 105 from 48 balls as defending champions India crept into Sunday’s final.
The post T20 World Cup: England come up short against India despit...
05.03.2026
West Indian pace bowler Jayden Seales has signed for Hampshire for the opening block of the Rothesay County Championship.
The post West Indian bowler Jayden Seales joins Hampshire for the County Championship appeared first on The Cricket Paper.
05.03.2026
The Scotland Men’s squad has been confirmed for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 fixtures and T20 internationals in Namibia.
The post Owen Gould receives first ODI call-up as Scotland squad announced for Namibia appeared first on The Cricket...
05.03.2026
Brendon McCullum says he would “love” to carry on as England head coach and the New Zealander can count on the unequivocal backing of white-ball captain Harry Brook.
The post Brendon McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite T20 World Cup semi-fin...
06.03.2026
Steve Harmison believes Jos Buttler may be at the end of a glittering England career, but insists he has earned the right to determine his own future.
The post England news: Steve Harmison insists Jos Buttler has earned the right to decide his future appe...
06.03.2026
The first ball of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be bowled at Edgbaston on 12 June, as hosts England take on Sri Lanka – and on Wednesday the famous Birmingham venue marked the 100-day countdown transforming its iconic scoreboard into a huge 100-...
06.03.2026
Co-hosts India will look to become the first nation to successfully defend their title when they take on New Zealand in the final of the Men’s T20 World Cup in Ahmedabad.
The post T20 World Cup: India and New Zealand power their way into final showdown ap...
06.03.2026
India made history as the first men’s team to win back-to-back T20 World Cups with a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
The post T20 World Cup: India make history by thrashing New Zealand to retain trophy appeared first on The Cricket...
08.03.2026
Betting.za.com, a leading South African information site for online betting and gambling, has welcomed the publication of draft amendments to the National Gambling Regulations, 2004 in Government Gazette No. 54106 (10 February 2026), issued by the Departm...
10.03.2026