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The BbcHampshire Hawks defeat Essex by 23 runs in Women's T20 Blast
Hampshire Hawks defeated Essex by 23 runs in a Women's T20 Blast match. Essex reached 137 chasing 161 after Hampshire posted 160 for 7.
bbc.co.ukGloucestershire Beat Glamorgan by Two Wickets on Final Ball
Gloucestershire reached their target of 158 with a boundary off the last delivery. The visitors finished at 158-8 after Glamorgan posted 157-8.
bbc.co.ukSussex Players Selected for England and Lions Squads
Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace said recent England selections reflect stronger alignment between county form and national team choices. Several Sussex and other county players received call-ups after strong early-season performances.
bbc.co.ukRain Cancels Third Day of Kent County Cricket Match
Heavy overnight rain prevented any play on the third day of the County Championship Division Two match between Kent and Durham at Beckenham. Officials conducted multiple inspections but abandoned play at 16:08 BST.
BBC NewsEngland Recall Ollie Robinson and Add Three Uncapped Players for New Zealand Test
England have ended Ollie Robinson's two-year absence from the Test team and included uncapped players Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker in the squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's starting 4 June. Zak Crawley has been omitted following the Ashes series defea…
Al JazeeraBangladesh Beats Pakistan by 104 Runs in Rain-Affected First Test
Pace bowler Nahid Rana took five wickets as Bangladesh secured a 104-run victory over Pakistan on Tuesday in their inaugural Test match. The contest featured dramatic batting collapses on a thrilling fifth day shortened by rain. It marked the first Test between the two sides.
pakistantoday.com.pkIPL Franchises Sell for Over $1 Billion as Global Investors Target Indian Cricket
Two Indian Premier League teams changed hands in the past month at valuations exceeding $1 billion each. The sales reflect growing international interest in the league, which draws from a fan base of nearly 950 million people in India. Investors cite strong capital returns, recur…
Al JazeeraPeshawar Zalmi Defeats Hyderabad Kingsmen by Five Wickets to Claim Second PSL Title
Peshawar Zalmi secured their second Pakistan Super League title on May 4, 2026, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Aaron Hardie delivered a standout performance with 4 wickets for 27 runs and an unbeaten 56 runs. Captain Babar…
indiatoday.intoday.inCricket Player Receives Clearance to Join English County After Leaving Domestic Final
A South African cricket player has been granted permission to play for an English county team following his departure from a domestic final. The incident occurred during a match in South Africa. This development allows the player to pursue opportunities abroad.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSurrey County Cricket Club Launches Remote Work Initiative at The Oval During Matches
Surrey County Cricket Club has introduced a program allowing cricket fans to work remotely from The Oval stadium in Kennington during summer matches. The initiative provides desks, high-speed WiFi, and pitch views on terraces. It follows recent WiFi upgrades and aims to combine w…