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Highlights from the first ODI between England and West Indies of 2025.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / May 29

England enjoy a dream start to Brook era, as West Indies show a saddening gulf in class

Ruthless. A word that England’s red ball captain shakes his head at, and yet at first examination, a word that befits England’s 50-over side under their new captain, Harry Brook.

Virat Kohli News / Cricket on SI / May 29

From Cricket King to Bowling Boss? Virat Kohli Enters a Whole New Arena

Virat Kohli, known for making headlines on and off the field, has once again caught the spotlight, this time by stepping into a new sport as a strategic investor in the World Bowling League (WBL).

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 29

T20 Blast begins with wins for Lancs and Sussex

Lancashire beat Worcestershire in the T20 Blast North Group, while Sussex are victorious over Middlesex in the South Group.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / May 29

RCB Gets Closer to Their Maiden IPL Title With a Comprehensive Win Against PBKS in Qualifier 1

Royal Challengers Bangalore has absolutely thrashed Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 and stormed into the final of IPL 2025. They didn’t just win the game but broke some records along the way, including dismissing the opponent for the lowest total in a playoff match and reaching the target in record time.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 29

Not the coming man much longer - Bethell's arrival is due

Jacob Bethell's sparkling 82 in victory over West Indies in the first one-day international shows he will not be England's coming man much longer, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / May 29

Indian Women Cricket Team Gets Crucial World Cup Warm Up Against Australia

India will host Australia’s women’s cricket team for a three-match ODI series in Chennai this September, providing both teams with necessary preparation just weeks before the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 kicks off in India.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / May 29

Heather Knight's Injury Sidelines Her for the Summer, Casting Shadow Over England’s New Era

By Mehr Jan In what has become a troubling pattern for Heather Knight, the former England captain will once again watch from the sidelines. A significant

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 29

Brook era begins with dominant win over West Indies

England have stand out moments with the bat, ball and in the field on their way to a crushing 238-run victory over West Indies in the first One Day International at Edgbaston.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 29

England begin Brook era by hammering West Indies

England crush West Indies by 238 runs in the first one-day international at Edgbaston to begin Harry Brook's era as captain in style.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / May 29

WTC Final 2025: Key Bowling Matchups That Could Decide Australia vs South Africa Clash

By Shah Faisal As the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025 between Australia and South Africa approaches, excitement is surging. Set to begin on June 11, this final is not just another high-stakes game—it's a historic showdown.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 29

Carse's 'superb' one-handed catch shocks bowler Mahmood

England's Brydon Carse makes a leaping one-handed catch to dismiss Shai Hope to leave West Indies on 66-4 in the first One Day International at Edgbaston.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 29

Windies take three brilliant catches in same innings

Roston Chase and Brandon King star in the field as West Indies take three acrobatic catches in the first One Day International against England at Edgbaston.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 29

'Super knock' - watch Bethell's entertaining 82

An 82 run knock from Jacob Bethell, including five sixes, helps England to a total of 400 runs in the first One Day International against West Indies at Edgbaston.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 29

RCB beat Kings to reach first IPL final since 2016

Royal Challengers Bengaluru seal a place in the Indian Premier League final with an eight-wicket thrashing of Punjab Kings.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 29

'Absolute carnage' - England hit five boundaries off Forde over

Will Jacks punishes West Indies bowler Matthew Forde by hitting five boundaries in one over to propel England to 379-5 in the first One Day International at Edgbaston.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 29

Lancs make operating profit of £4.7m during 2024

Lancashire make an operating profit of £4.7m for the year 2024 - a club record for a non-Ashes year.

Ben Duckett News / BBC Sport / May 29

'Stunner of a catch' - Chase takes leaping grab to remove Duckett

Roston Chase's brilliant leaping grab at backward point dismisses Ben Duckett for 60 runs to leave England on 137-2 in the first One Day International at Edgbaston.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / May 29

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Road to the Playoffs in IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore have been in superb form this season, losing just 4 of their 14 games in the group stage. They have finished the group stage in second spot in the league table and are set to play against PBKS in Qualifier 1 on May 29.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 29

King takes 'absolute rocket' to remove Smith

West Indies' Brandon King takes a superb catch to remove Jamie Smith for 37, leaving England on 64-1 in the first One Day International at Edgbaston.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / May 29

Kane Williamson – a man of his time and now of Middlesex

Kane Williamson made his first-class debut in 2007 and his Test debut in 2010. A lot has changed in the world of cricket since then. So, as Kane joins Middlesex to add valuable experience to their Blast and Championship campaigns, would he, given the chance, prefer to be starting his career as a young player now, rather than 15 years ago?

Cricket News / BBC Sport / May 29

'Marathon' mindset helped transform Notts - Moores

Head coach Peter Moores says it has taken some "blind faith" to get Nottinghamshire to the top of the County Championship.

Ben Stokes News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Stokes Clarifies 'Plot' Comments as Pope Secures No. 3 Spot

Ben Stokes' pre-game remarks regarding the return of Jacob Bethell following his IPL spell seemed to imply that Pope and, thus, Zak Crawley would be in jeopardy when it comes to converting 12 into an XI.

Virat Kohli News / Guerilla Cricket / May 27

Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket: Walking through the legendary India batter’s journey

The world of cricket was rocked recently when India’s legendary batsman, Virat Kohli, announced that he will no longer play for the Test team. The 36-year-old announced immediate retirement, which means that fans won’t see his name in the starting eleven when India face England next month in a five-Test series.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / May 24

Bashir takes career-best figures as England claim inevitable victory on Day 3

England have begun their Test-match summer as most would’ve expected, with a comprehensive victory against Zimbabwe, by an innings and 45 runs. It was Shoaib Bashir who starred in the third and final day at Trent Bridge, ending with his career best figures of 6-81 in 18 overs.