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Zak Crawley puts successful summer down to learning to deal with pressure | The Cricketer

Zak Crawley puts successful summer down to "learning to deal with pressure"

Despite criticism from some corners, England head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes kept faith in the opener, who repaid them as the leading run-scorer in the Ashes series

Zak Crawley has revealed how his failures in international cricket has helped him deal with pressure and led him to thrive in England's Bazball ethos.

The 25-year-old opener is coming off a successful summer where he was one of the stars
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Travis Head set to fly to India as Australia receive fitness boost | The Cricketer

Travis Head set to fly to India as Australia receive fitness boost

The 29-year-old batter has not featured since fracturing his left hand against South Africa on September 15

Travis Head has given Australia an injury boost with the batter set to join the World Cup squad in India this week.

The 29-year-old has not featured since fracturing his left hand against South Africa on September 15.

Head's presence would be a welcome sight to an Australian team that has struggled in their opening enco
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India-Pakistan World Cup clash breaks cricket streaming record | The Cricketer

Disney+ Hotstar, the official streaming partner of the World Cup in India, has reported that it reached 35million concurrent viewers during the match between the two rivals

The World Cup clash between India and Pakistan has smashed the record for the most viewers watching a cricket stream at one time.

Disney+ Hotstar, the official streaming partner of the World Cup in India, has reported that it reached 35million concurrent viewers during the match between the two rivals.

The much-anticipated
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New Zealand confident Kane Williamson will return for third group match | The Cricketer

New Zealand confident Kane Williamson will return for third group match

Gary Stead confirmed the skipper wouldn't be unavailable for his side's clash with Netherlands on October 9 but expects both Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson to be available for selection after missing the tournament opener

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss his side's clash with Netherlands on October 9 but is in line to return for their third group match against Bangladesh (October 13).

The 33-year-old rupture
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Jake Fraser-McGurk breaks record for fastest List A century with 29-ball hundred | The Cricketer

The South Australia opener finished with 125 runs from 38 balls, including 10 fours and 13 sixes, against Tasmania, breaking AB de Villiers' record (31 balls) in the process

South Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk has broken the record for the fastest List A century after reaching three figures off just 29 balls.

The 21-year-old opener achieved the feat in his side's Marsh Cup clash against Tasmania in Adelaide, where he finished with 125 runs from 38 balls, including 10 fours and 13 sixes.

It s
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Men's Cricket World Cup 2023: All you need to know | The Cricketer

Men's Cricket World Cup 2023: All you need to know about the 10-team tournament

The Cricketer breaks down the nuts and bolts of the competition: format, history, squads, odds, TV and streaming information and much, much more...

What is it?

This is the 13th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, with the competition taking place every four years. The 2023 tournament is being held in India with 10 teams facing off in the 50-over one-day international format.

When is it?

The tournament st
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Men's Cricket World Cup 2023: Netherlands eyeing semi-finals in India, says Bas de Leede | The Cricketer

Allrounder Bas de Leede helped the Dutch reach the 50-over showcase in India, where they are not just willing to make up the numbers. Their campaign begins against Pakistan on October 6 in Hyderabad

Netherlands allrounder Bas de Leede is setting his sights on the semi-finals as the team heads into their first men's Cricket World Cup campaign for 12 years.

The 23-year-old stole the headlines with a player of the match display in the World Cup Qualifier against Scotland when he struck 123 and to
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2023 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy team of the season | The Cricketer

JOE WILLIAMS picks out the star performers from the women's regional 50-over competition

The 2023 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy came to a close on September 24, with Southern Vipers completing the domestic double with victory over The Blaze in Northampton.

Joe Williams looks back on this season's standout performers...

Northern Diamonds couldn't defend their crown but that didn't stop Lauren Winfield-Hill from topping the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy run-scoring charts for the second year in a r
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England v New Zealand men, T20I series 2023: All you need to know | The Cricketer

England v New Zealand men, T20I series 2023: All you need to know

Dates, start times, venues, TV and streaming information, team news, form, weather forecasts, betting odds and more ahead of the four-match series

What is it?

What is the schedule?

Who is in form?

This will be the first outing for England in a T20 format since their 3-0 series loss to Bangladesh in March. Coming off the back of their World Cup triumph in Australia at the end of 2022, the team were humbled in South Asia as the
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Paul Farbrace definitely not going to be Kent's next director of cricket | The Cricketer

Paul Farbrace "definitely not going to be Kent's next director of cricket"

The former England assistant coach confirmed his interest in the role to The Cricketer last week but appeared to quash that possibility after Sussex's defeat by Gloucestershire on Friday

Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace has reaffirmed his commitment to the club and denied he is set for a return to Kent as director of cricket.

This is Farbrace's first season in charge at Hove and his side are in the midst of a disastrous
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Thumb injury rules Dane van Niekerk out of Hundred | The Cricketer

A scan on her thumb has revealed an intra-articular fracture and Invincibles have confirmed that she will require surgery

Oval Invincibles women's captain Dane van Niekerk has been ruled out of the remainder of The Hundred after suffering an injury to her right thumb.

The former South Africa skipper, who has had no luck with injuries in recent times, sustained the blow while fielding during her team's victory over Manchester Originals on August 9.

A scan on her thumb has revealed an intra-art
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Dukes owner commits to personally investigate Ashes ball-change controversy | The Cricketer

The change of ball in Australia's second innings raised eyebrows as the new ball appeared newer and swung more than its predecessor, which was replaced after striking the helmet of Usman Khawaja in 37th over

The owner of Dukes has vowed to investigate the replacement ball controversy that occurred during the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.

The change of ball in Australia's second innings raised eyebrows as the new ball appeared newer and swung more than its predecessor, which was replaced after
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Manchester Originals v Birmingham Phoenix: The Hundred 2023, men's match preview | The Cricketer

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start times, venue, squad lists and more

Manchester Originals host Birmingham Phoenix in the next match of the men's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 6.30pm BST on Monday, August 7.

Where is the match taking place?

Manchester Originals play their home matches at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

Both teams have had the start of their campaigns heavily impacted
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Manchester Originals v Birmingham Phoenix: The Hundred 2023, women's match preview | The Cricketer

Team news, key match-ups, TV and streaming information, weather forecast, odds, form rundown, start times, venue, squad lists and more

Manchester Originals host Birmingham Phoenix in the next match of the women's Hundred 2023.

When is it taking place?

The game is due to start at 3pm BST on Monday, August 7.

Where is the match taking place?

Manchester Originals play their home matches at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

At the moment, neither. One team has yet to play in the competition
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Captain Chadwick wins Community Shield for Worthing

A remarkable second-half comeback saw Worthing win the Sussex Community Shield 5-4 on penalties following a 3-3 draw with Broadbridge Heath at Culver Road on Wednesday night.

Captain Finlay Chadwick was Worthing’s hero as he scored an extraordinary equaliser from deep within his own half before stepping up to score the winning penalty.

Broadbridge Heath dominated the first-half and led 3-1 at the break with goals from Faris Khallouqui, Ash Mutongerwa and Bradley Campbell.

Worthing were able t
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England v Australia, 4th Ashes Test 2023: All you need to know | The Cricketer

England v Australia, 4th Ashes Test 2023: All you need to know

Date, time, location, TV and streaming, squads, form, odds, weather and more ahead of the fourth meeting of the sides at Old Trafford...

The fourth Test of the Men's Ashes between England and Australia.

When is it taking place?

Play is scheduled to begin at 11am BST on Wednesday, July 19.

Where is it?

The match will be played at Old Trafford, Manchester.

Where to start? The three previous Tests have all gone down to the wire a
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T20 Blast team of the tournament: Who joins James Vince and Matt Henry in our XI? | The Cricketer

T20 Blast team of the tournament: Who joins James Vince and Matt Henry in our XI?

The Cricketer looks back at the standout performers from the 2023 T20 Blast, which saw Somerset end their 18-year wait for a second title

Ben McDermott, wicketkeeper (Hampshire) – 407 runs at an average of 31.3, 8 catches, 6 stumpings

The Australian opener continued his consistent form for Hampshire as they fell short of becoming the first team to retain the Blast title.

McDermott provided explosive moments thr
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Controversial Jonny Bairstow dismissal descends into Long Room confrontation | The Cricketer

Usman Khawaja was involved in a dispute with a spectator as the teams walked in for lunch on the fifth day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's shortly after the controversial stumping of Bairstow

Usman Khawaja and David Warner became embroiled in a confrontation with MCC members in the Long Room at Lord's as they came in for lunch following the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow on the final day of the second Ashes Test.

Alex Carey stumped Bairstow, throwing the ball at the stumps after
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Steve Smith reflects on being hit by Jofra Archer bouncer: I felt like I'd had a dozen beers | The Cricketer

Steve Smith reflects on being hit by Jofra Archer bouncer: I felt like I'd had a dozen beers

During the second Test of the 2019 Ashes, Smith was struck on the head by Jofra Archer. On Wednesday (June 28), he will play at Lord's for the first time since the incident

Steve Smith has reflected on his battles with Jofra Archer during the 2019 Ashes, revealing he felt like he'd drunk a "dozen beers" after being struck in the head by a delivery from the bowler at Lord's.

The second match of the 202
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Dom Bess joins Warwickshire on loan after Yorkshire bring in Dan Moriarty | The Cricketer

Dom Bess joins Warwickshire on loan after Yorkshire bring in Dan Moriarty

Bess has taken 12 wickets at 51.33 in five County Championship outings for Yorkshire this season

Yorkshire spinner Dom Bess has joined Warwickshire on a two-week loan as cover for the injured Danny Briggs.

The former England international has struggled for form this season, taking 12 wickets at an average of 51.33 in five County Championship outings.

Bess initially joined Yorkshire on loan in 2019 before making the mov
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