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Former England Selector Ed Smith Joins ECB Board as Non-Executive Director

The England and Wales Cricket Board has selected Ed Smith, the ex-England selector who oversaw the nation’s 2019 World Cup success, to its board as…

Apr 20, 2026 · Brelen Penford
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Bellingham joins cricket ownership ranks with Birmingham Phoenix stake

England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham has obtained a 1.2% stake in Birmingham Phoenix, the Edgbaston-based cricket franchise taking part in The Hundred. The…

Apr 19, 2026 · Brelen Penford
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Rew’s Rising Form Poses Selection Puzzle for England

Early in the domestic campaign and Somerset’s James Rew is making a strong case for England selection before the first Test against New Zealand at…

Apr 17, 2026 · Brelen Penford
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Rew’s Masterclass Puts Somerset on Brink of Hampshire Victory

James Rew has put Somerset within touching distance of a County Championship victory over Hampshire, with the in-form batter scoring 58 not out on the…

Apr 17, 2026 · Brelen Penford
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Rew Poised to Challenge England’s Opening Order This Summer

James Rew is poised to challenge England’s established opening partnership this summer after an impressive start to Somerset’s domestic first-class campaign. The 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has…

Apr 16, 2026 · Brelen Penford
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Lancashire Bemused by Injury Replacement Rule Rejection

Lancashire have expressed their confusion after their bid to swap out injured seamer Ajeet Singh Dale with fellow fast bowler Tom Bailey was rejected under…

Apr 14, 2026 · Brelen Penford
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Tongue commits to Nottinghamshire with fresh three-year contract

England fast bowler Josh Tongue has pledged his long-term future to Nottinghamshire by putting pen to paper on a three-year contract that will keep him…

Apr 14, 2026 · Brelen Penford
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Twenty20 League Development Proposals Ignite Discussion Among Traditional Cricket Administrators

The cricket world stands at a critical juncture as aggressive Twenty20 league development schemes threaten to reshape the sport’s landscape. Whilst franchise-based tournaments have shown…

Apr 13, 2026 · Brelen Penford
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Fast Bowling Techniques Revolutionised Through Cutting-edge Biomechanical Analysis and Development Programmes

Fast bowling has experienced a significant transformation in recent times, driven by advanced biomechanical assessment and innovative training methodologies. Modern cricket has seen bowlers reach…

Apr 13, 2026 · Brelen Penford
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Stokes Reveals Brush with Tragedy After Facial Impact in Nets

England captain Ben Stokes has revealed he is “lucky” to have survived after sustaining a serious facial injury throughout a nets session at Durham in…

Apr 12, 2026 · Brelen Penford