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Ireland spinner Aimee Maguire is cleared to play international cricket after being banned in February for her bowling action.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 5

'Hammered away' - Griffith hits first six of Women's Hundred

Cordelia Griffith smashes Tash Farrant's delivery over mid-wicket for the first six of the 2025 Women's Hundred to take London Spirit to 19-1 against the Oval Invincibles in the opening match at Lord's.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 5

The cricketer who slept through an earthquake

London Spirit spinner Sarah Glenn unlocks her phone to reveal life as an aunt and the ludicrous number of alarms she sets.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 5

England wait to learn extent of Woakes' injury

England will discover the extent of Chris Woakes' shoulder injury later this week after his heroics in the classic fifth Test against India.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 5

Which franchise league is most entertaining?

BBC Sport crunches the numbers to see which franchise cricket league is providing the best entertainment for fans.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / August 5

Aim low, not high, to break that Bannerman record

Guerilla Cricket listener and podcaster Lea Schneider suggests here that the low road rather than the high road will be the one taken if that Bannerman

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 5

Davey, Green and Aldridge to leave Somerset

Somerset all-rounders Josh Davey, Ben Green and fast bowler Kasey Aldridge will all leave the club at the end of the season.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 5

Yorkshire batter Luxton signs new deal until 2027

Yorkshire batter Will Luxton signs a contract extension to remain with the club until the end of the 2027 season.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 5

BBC pundits pick their favourite moments from England v India

BBC Sport and Test Match Special pundits pick some of their favourite moments from the England v India Test series.

Ben Stokes News / BBC Sport / August 5

'Winning the Ashes would be Stokes' greatest miracle'

Winning the Ashes for England in Australia this winter would be Ben Stokes' greatest miracle, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 5

Australia await - who makes England's Ashes tour squad?

BBC Sport's Isa Guha, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell look ahead to this winter's Ashes in Australia and make squad predictions for the five-match series.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / August 4

Siraj fifer clinches Oval spectacle as India level series 2-2

Mohammed Siraj bowled with rapacious intensity to orchestrate India’s memorable come-from-behind win at The Oval as India levelled the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2 on an overcast fifth morning in London.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 4

Who pressed their Ashes case? Who disappointed? England's player ratings

Who pressed their case for the Ashes and who failed to impress? BBC Sport rates how England's players performed in the India Test series.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 4

'England and India provide most intense, dramatic and emotional finale'

The fifth Test finale between England and India at The Oval was the most intense, dramatic and emotional sport you could see, says chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 4

'You have to admire him' - Siraj takes five wickets to seal India win

Watch all five of Mohammed Siraj's wickets for India as they bowl England out for 367 in their second innings, to seal a six run victory at The Oval whilst also securing a 2-2 series draw.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 4

'England panicked' - Vaughan on fifth Test defeat

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes England panicked as they lost the fifth and final Test against India by six runs on the final morning at The Oval - a victory which sees India seal a 2-2 draw in the five match series.

Shubman Gill News / BBC Sport / August 4

Gill pleased with draw after 'magnificent series' against England

India captain Shubman Gill says a series draw is 'the way it should have been' after a 'magnificent series' against England. The series finished 2-2 after India won the final Test at The Oval by six runs on the final day.

Cricket News / BBC Sport / August 4

'We're in a great place' - Brook excited for Ashes after 'awesome' series

Harry Brook believes England are in a 'great place' heading into this winter's Ashes, despite losing the final Test against India by six runs on the final day at The Oval - a victory which meant the tourists drew the five match series 2-2.

Ben Stokes News / BBC Sport / August 4

'Test cricket isn't going anywhere' - Stokes optimistic despite defeat

England captain Ben Stokes admits it was disappointing to not win the series against India but says it's been a 'cracker' to have a been a part of and insists 'Test cricket isn't going anywhere' after a dramatic final day at The Oval saw India win by six runs to draw the series 2-2.

Ben Duckett News / FirstSportz / August 2

Watch: Akash Deep and Ben Duckett Keep Wholesome Send-Off Tradition Alive

In a reversal of roles, English opener Ben Duckett kept the send-off tradition alive between himself and Akash Deep on the third day of the final Test.

Jasprit Bumrah News / Total Apex Sports / August 2

Jasprit Bumrah to Miss Asia Cup 2025: A Strategic Decision or a Setback?

If there was a bingo card for Indian cricket, “Jasprit Bumrah injury blow” would unfortunately be one of the free spaces. BCCI sources have confirmed that the ace pacer won’t be suiting up for the Asia Cup 2025, leaving cricket fans across the nation with mixed emotions.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / July 29

Jamie Overton added to England squad for Oval Test

Jamie Overton, the fast bowling all-rounder, has been added to England’s 15-member squad, announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Monday, for the fifth and final Test match of the ongoing series against India.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 28

England Add Jamie Overton for Fifth Test Amid Bowling Fatigue Concerns

By Shah Faisal All four Tests in this gripping India-England series have gone the full five days—and so have the bowlers. England have largely managed to avoid any serious injury, the signs of wear are showing.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 26

UAE to Host the 2025 Asia Cup from September 9 to 28

The uncertainty surrounding the Asia Cup’s future is finally over, as it has been confirmed that the tournament will be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / July 25

Babar, Shaheen, and Rizwan Back as US Hosts Pakistan vs. West Indies T20Is

By Mehr Jan In a move that signals a return to full strength, Pakistan have named their squads for the upcoming limited-overs series against the West Indies — and the headline is loud and clear: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi are back.