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Former New Zealand captain Williamson retires from T20 internationals

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has announced his retirement from T20 internationals as he seeks to prioritise Test cricket.

England

England out of World Cup - the good, the bad and the future

England’s hopes of Women’s World Cup glory ended abruptly with a heavy 125-run defeat to South Africa, but what did we learn from their semi-final exit?

England

'We're making progress' - Edwards defiant after England World Cup exit

Charlotte Edwards defiantly insisted that transforming England's fortunes would not be a quick fix after their crushing Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of South Africa.

England

England thrashed by South Africa in semi-final after Wolvaardt and Kapp magic

England suffered a semi-final exit at the Women's Cricket World Cup after Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp helped South Africa to a 125-run victory in Guwahati.

Women's Cricket World Cup

England players hail 'proper cricketer' Devine

England players Heather Knight and Amy Jones have hailed New Zealand captain Sophie Devine following her retirement from ODI cricket.

England

Which teams have qualified for 2026 Men's T20 World Cup?

Nepal, Oman and United Arab Emirates are the final qualifiers for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka across February and March of next year.

Pakistan

Afghanistan withdraw from T20 tri-series in Pakistan

Afghanistan have pulled out of a T20 international tri-series in Pakistan next month after the deaths of three local cricketers.

Cricket

Woakes signs new Warwickshire contract after Ashes omission

Former England all-rounder Chris Woakes has committed to a 'new chapter' in his career after international retirement, signing a new two-year contract with Warwickshire.

England

'Cocky, arrogant, average, dopey' - Best pre-Ashes jibes and headlines

The Ashes starts in Perth on Friday as the phoney war of pre-series jibes is parked and the on-field action takes centre stage.

England

Pace, pace and more pace: Assessing England's Ashes seam attack

No James Anderson (retired). No Stuart Broad (retired). No Chris Woakes (retired). No Ollie Robinson (ignored). No Sam Cook (overlooked).

England

England not scarred ahead of Ashes after ODI batting toils, says McCullum

The batting numbers from England's 3-0 ODI loss in New Zealand make for grim reading, especially with The Ashes on the way.

England

New Zealand edge ODI thriller as England's top order struggles again

England’s top-order struggles continued during a two-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the third one-day international, as the hosts completed an ODI series sweep.

England

'X-factor' Archer gives England Ashes boost but batting woes a concern

If Jofra Archer bowls against Australia like he did versus New Zealand in the second one-day international, then England might win The Ashes - but if the team put in a similar batting performance they probably won't.

Australia

Smith hits hundred ahead of Ashes as Cummins returns to bowling

Australia have been handed a couple of Ashes boosts with Steve Smith hitting a hundred in the Sheffield Shield and captain Pat Cummins returning to bowling in the nets.

England

England seal T20 series win over New Zealand after Auckland washout

England endured more frustration at the hands of New Zealand's weather as the third and final T20 was washed out after just 22 balls were bowled in Auckland.

England

'Best chance in 15 years' - Finn, Woakes back England Ashes win in Australia

Steven Finn says England have their best chance of winning an Ashes series in Australia in 15 years.

England

Trescothick defends England's Ashes prep as Carey shrugs off Broad jibe

Marcus Trescothick has defended England's limited red-ball preparation ahead of The Ashes while Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey has brushed off Stuart Broad's assessment that the hosts have their "worst team since 2010".

Australia

Australia name Smith captain for first Ashes Test after Cummins ruled out

England have been dealt an Ashes boost with Australia captain Pat Cummins ruled out of the first Test in Perth from November 21 due to a back injury.