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"The club recognises the seriousness of the matter and will not comment further on the circumstances of the case."
Essex confirm Robin Das release as trial date is set | The Cricketer
Cricketer Robin Das' trial on two counts of rape won't take place until January 2028.
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October 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
"The club recognises the seriousness of the matter and will not comment further on the circumstances of the case."
"I've been lucky enough to fulfil a dream, and I'll be following Hampshire for the rest of my life."
Hampshire batting coach leaves for coaching role with Tasmania | The Cricketer
Hampshire's assistant coach, Jimmy Adams, has announced his departure after an illustrious 25-year stint at the club
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October 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
"I've been lucky enough to fulfil a dream, and I'll be following Hampshire for the rest of my life."
Absorbing opening day lives up to the hype, albeit in front of a disappointing crowd | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
Absorbing opening day lives up to the hype, albeit in front of a disappointing crowd | The Cricketer
The first day of action on the field was a gripping way to start the highly anticipated three-match series between South Africa and Australia
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October 9, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Absorbing opening day lives up to the hype, albeit in front of a disappointing crowd | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
Chris Jordan has agreed to return to Sydney Sixers for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash.
English seamer returns to Sydney Sixers for this winter's Big Bash | The Cricketer
Chris Jordan has agreed to return to Sydney Sixers for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash this winter
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October 9, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Chris Jordan has agreed to return to Sydney Sixers for the upcoming edition of the Big Bash.
"Developing young talent is something that the club prides itself on, and George is another exciting young fast bowler coming through our pathway."
Lancashire teenager signs first professional deal | The Cricketer
Lancashire have handed 18-year-old seamer George Brown a maiden professional contract
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October 9, 2026 at 11:05 AM
"Developing young talent is something that the club prides itself on, and George is another exciting young fast bowler coming through our pathway."
"It's a privilege to wear the Daff, and I will continue to give my all for Glamorgan."
Glamorgan allrounder pens new one-year deal | The Cricketer
Glamorgan allrounder Andy Gorvin has signed a new one-year contract extension at the club
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October 9, 2026 at 10:52 AM
"It's a privilege to wear the Daff, and I will continue to give my all for Glamorgan."
"It is very unusual to be in a professional environment where you feel so at home."
Ethan Bamber signs new deal at Warwickshire after title-winning campaign | The Cricketer
Ethan Bamber has signed a new three-year deal with Warwickshire after a title-winning campaign
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October 9, 2026 at 10:21 AM
"It is very unusual to be in a professional environment where you feel so at home."
"He has become a really important part of our group, as a player but also as a senior figure and a leader."
Worcestershire hand contract extension to fierce competitor | The Cricketer
Worcestershire wicketkeeper Gareth Roderick has extended his time at New Road until at least the end of the 2028 season
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October 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
"He has become a really important part of our group, as a player but also as a senior figure and a leader."
"I don't think English cricket could be in better hands."
Georgia Adams hails Leah Poulton appointment | @oscarress.bsky.social
Georgia Adams hails Leah Poulton appointment | @oscarress.bsky.social
I don't think English cricket could be in better hands: Georgia Adams hails Leah Poulton appointment | The Cricketer
Georgia Adams hailed Leah Poulton as the best director of cricket I've come across in my time and is confident that her appointment can help England win trophies again
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October 9, 2026 at 9:09 AM
"I don't think English cricket could be in better hands."
Georgia Adams hails Leah Poulton appointment | @oscarress.bsky.social
Georgia Adams hails Leah Poulton appointment | @oscarress.bsky.social
"I've had to bite my lip at times, but I want to tell the supporters the truth, that I haven't been offered a contract."
Ben Cox is without a club after his release by Leicestershire but wants to set the record straight on his exit | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Ben Cox is without a club after his release by Leicestershire but wants to set the record straight on his exit | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Ben Cox: I want to tell Leicestershire supporters the truth | The Cricketer
Ben Cox, the experienced wicketkeeper, enjoyed one of the best summers of his career at Grace Road but was released at the end of the season, amid speculation around the reasons for his departure
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October 9, 2026 at 8:54 AM
"I've had to bite my lip at times, but I want to tell the supporters the truth, that I haven't been offered a contract."
Ben Cox is without a club after his release by Leicestershire but wants to set the record straight on his exit | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Ben Cox is without a club after his release by Leicestershire but wants to set the record straight on his exit | @nickfriend.bsky.social
"They actually sat down at lunchtime and discussed how to cheat."
Ball-tampering has been going on forever, says Simon Hughes, but in 2018, Australia were blatantly calculated and premeditated with their attempted deception.
Ball-tampering has been going on forever, says Simon Hughes, but in 2018, Australia were blatantly calculated and premeditated with their attempted deception.
Sandpaper, lies and videotape: How Australia got it so wrong | The Cricketer
Ball-tampering has been going on forever, says SIMON HUGHES, but in 2018, Australia were blatantly calculated and premeditated with their attempted deception
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October 8, 2026 at 1:55 PM
"They actually sat down at lunchtime and discussed how to cheat."
Ball-tampering has been going on forever, says Simon Hughes, but in 2018, Australia were blatantly calculated and premeditated with their attempted deception.
Ball-tampering has been going on forever, says Simon Hughes, but in 2018, Australia were blatantly calculated and premeditated with their attempted deception.
"The sin was perceived to lie as much in its crassness, sneakiness and ineptitude."
✍️ Gideon Haigh reflects on a tumultuous Sandpapergate affair that deeply affected Australia and its cricket.
✍️ Gideon Haigh reflects on a tumultuous Sandpapergate affair that deeply affected Australia and its cricket.
Crassness, sneakiness and ineptitude: Gideon Haigh on the scandal that rocked Australian cricket | The Cricketer
GIDEON HAIGH reflects on a tumultuous Sandpapergate affair that deeply affected Australia and its cricket
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October 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
"The sin was perceived to lie as much in its crassness, sneakiness and ineptitude."
✍️ Gideon Haigh reflects on a tumultuous Sandpapergate affair that deeply affected Australia and its cricket.
✍️ Gideon Haigh reflects on a tumultuous Sandpapergate affair that deeply affected Australia and its cricket.
South Africa v Australia: The fiercest rivalry will be essential viewing - not least for England | ✍️ @huwzat.bsky.social
South Africa v Australia: The fiercest rivalry will be essential viewing - not least for England | The Cricketer
Previous series between these two nations have been unmissable, with drama laced through their rivalry. The upcoming three Tests promise to be no different
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October 8, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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"What we've found is that a lot of the leagues are set up with promotion and relegation, no umpires, and it's actually got really, really bad."
Chris Nash has a grand plan to reduce cheating and improve behaviour in club cricket | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
Chris Nash has a grand plan to reduce cheating and improve behaviour in club cricket | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
Chris Nash: Scrap promotion and relegation at lower levels of club cricket | The Cricketer
Chris Nash, the former Sussex batter and now club chair, says the obsession with results is prompting bad behaviour in the recreational game
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October 8, 2026 at 9:13 AM
"What we've found is that a lot of the leagues are set up with promotion and relegation, no umpires, and it's actually got really, really bad."
Chris Nash has a grand plan to reduce cheating and improve behaviour in club cricket | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
Chris Nash has a grand plan to reduce cheating and improve behaviour in club cricket | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social
The Overton brothers, Craig and Jamie, will both take part in the next edition of the SA20 after the competition's auction.
Overton brothers to play in SA20 this winter | The Cricketer
The Overton brothers, Craig and Jamie, will both take part in the next edition of the SA20 after the competition's auction
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October 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The Overton brothers, Craig and Jamie, will both take part in the next edition of the SA20 after the competition's auction.
"With another strong pre-season under his belt, we are confident Shaf can continue to push on and perform for Durham with both a red and a white-ball across formats."
Durham hand leg-spinner contract extension after One Day Cup displays | The Cricketer
Durham have handed leg-spinner Shafiqullah Ghafari a new contract at Chester-le-Street
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October 7, 2026 at 2:27 PM
"With another strong pre-season under his belt, we are confident Shaf can continue to push on and perform for Durham with both a red and a white-ball across formats."
"We thank Shane for his efforts with the Phoenix and wish him all the best in his future endeavours."
Birmingham Phoenix move after poor Hundred campaign | The Cricketer
Birmingham Phoenix have parted company with men's head coach Shane Bond after a dismal Hundred campaign
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October 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
"We thank Shane for his efforts with the Phoenix and wish him all the best in his future endeavours."
"I'm so excited to be here for another couple of years as we hopefully try to defend some of our trophies we won this year."
England great to continue domestic career after international retirement | The Cricketer
Tammy Beaumont has signalled her intention to continue playing despite retiring from international cricket
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October 7, 2026 at 11:18 AM
"I'm so excited to be here for another couple of years as we hopefully try to defend some of our trophies we won this year."
"I've really enjoyed my first year with the club as there have been some special and memorable moments."
Glamorgan reward youngster after breakthrough summer | The Cricketer
Glamorgan have moved to secure the future of one of their brightest young talents, with Jack Hope-Bell handed a new contract
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October 7, 2026 at 10:56 AM
"I've really enjoyed my first year with the club as there have been some special and memorable moments."
Sky Sports will broadcast England's upcoming men's ODI tri-series in Pakistan, ending fears of a blackout.
Sky Sports to broadcast ODI tri-series | The Cricketer
Sky Sports will broadcast England's upcoming men's ODI tri-series in Pakistan, ending fears of a blackout
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October 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Sky Sports will broadcast England's upcoming men's ODI tri-series in Pakistan, ending fears of a blackout.
"A lot of people have said to me since, 'God, I bet you wish that you could have played one more game so that you could have kicked your stumps over and had an average of 100.'"
The players never dismissed in first-class cricket | @nickfriend.bsky.social
The players never dismissed in first-class cricket | @nickfriend.bsky.social
It will definitely go down from here: What's it like to have never been dismissed? | The Cricketer
Jack Lees began the South African first-class summer with an unbeaten 302 and is 420 without dismissal; it's bound to end soon, but his invincibility has handed him a niche, temporary world record
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October 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM
"A lot of people have said to me since, 'God, I bet you wish that you could have played one more game so that you could have kicked your stumps over and had an average of 100.'"
The players never dismissed in first-class cricket | @nickfriend.bsky.social
The players never dismissed in first-class cricket | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Player of the season? 🤔
Dumbest moment? 🤔
Best match? 🤔
@melindafarrell.bsky.social is joined by @nickfriend.bsky.social and @oscarress.bsky.social to review the county season as a whole and hand out a series of end of season awards 🏅
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Dumbest moment? 🤔
Best match? 🤔
@melindafarrell.bsky.social is joined by @nickfriend.bsky.social and @oscarress.bsky.social to review the county season as a whole and hand out a series of end of season awards 🏅
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Player of the season? 🤔
Dumbest moment? 🤔
Best match? 🤔
@melindafarrell.bsky.social is joined by @nickfriend.bsky.social and @oscarress.bsky.social to review the county season as a whole and hand out a series of end of season awards 🏅
WATCH ➡️ youtu.be/rw2HP7xTjyM
LISTEN ➡️ tinyurl.com/TCCCP
Dumbest moment? 🤔
Best match? 🤔
@melindafarrell.bsky.social is joined by @nickfriend.bsky.social and @oscarress.bsky.social to review the county season as a whole and hand out a series of end of season awards 🏅
WATCH ➡️ youtu.be/rw2HP7xTjyM
LISTEN ➡️ tinyurl.com/TCCCP
"She is an extremely talented all-rounder who continues to display the commitment, passion and dedication that I want my players to have."
Welsh allrounder commits future to Essex | The Cricketer
Welsh allrounder Sophia Smale has agreed a two-year contract extension with Essex
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October 6, 2026 at 3:13 PM
"She is an extremely talented all-rounder who continues to display the commitment, passion and dedication that I want my players to have."
Lancashire entrust Paul Farbrace with replicating Sussex revival | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Lancashire entrust Paul Farbrace with replicating Sussex revival | The Cricketer
Sussex had just finished second-bottom of Division Two when Paul Farbrace arrived at Hove, and Lancashire have tempted him to Old Trafford on the back of a disastrous summer of their own
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October 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Lancashire entrust Paul Farbrace with replicating Sussex revival | @nickfriend.bsky.social
Lancashire have confirmed the appointment of Paul Farbrace as the county's new director of cricket | @nickfriend.bsky.social
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October 6, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Lancashire have confirmed the appointment of Paul Farbrace as the county's new director of cricket | @nickfriend.bsky.social
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