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Fire crush Phoenix to stave off elimination

Welsh Fire cruise to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix to keep their fading hopes of reaching The Hundred knockout stages alive.

Livingstone hits roof with six - then dismissed moments later

Liam Livingstone sends a six sailing over the crowd, before being caught behind the very next ball in Birmingham Phoenix's match against Welsh Fire in the Men's Hundred at Edgbaston.

World Cup squad omission 'feels savage' - Cross

England seamer Kate Cross says it "feels savage" to have been left out of head coach Charlotte Edwards' squad for the upcoming 50-over World Cup.

Heavy-hitting Fire beat Phoenix for first win of the season

Glos make knock-out stages, Yorkshire thrash Durham

Gloucestershire reach the knockout stage of the One Day Cup by beating Notts and Yorkshire's Finlay Bean hits a 53-ball hundred as they stay top of Group B.

Stampede aftershock: Bangalore replaced as ICC Women’s World Cup host

The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will play host to five games for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 and has replaced the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru as a venue for the marquee event, the ICC announced on Friday, August 22.

Fire pick up first win and eliminate Phoenix

Welsh Fire claim their first win of The Hundred 2025 women's season and eliminate Birmingham Phoenix with a 36-run victory at Edgbaston.

Bangladesh recall keeper-bat after three years for Asia Cup 2025

Wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan has earned a call-up to the Bangladesh 16-player squad for Asia Cup, announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday.

'Would you believe it?' - Jonassen hits four sixes in a row

Jess Jonassen smashes four consecutive sixes off the bowling of Hannah Baker to propel Welsh Fire to 147 runs against Birmingham Phoenix in the Women's Hundred at Edgbaston.

Watch: Punjab Conspiracy? Shreyas Iyer’s Exclusion From India’s Asia Cup Squad Baffles Alyssa Healy, Brad Haddin 

Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from India’s 2025 Asia Cup squad has been the talking point, with many former players voicing their disappointment over his omission.

Build-up to the Ashes: Key players for England and Australia

The Ashes is more than just a cricket series—it’s a defining moment in the careers of those who take part. As the 2025–26 edition looms, both sides head into battle with plenty on the line.

Viral European cricket league faces uncertain future

Organisers of a series of European cricket leagues and tournaments are facing a major financial obstacle which has cast serious doubts over its future.

Foxes sign all-rounder Green on permanent deal

Leicestershire sign all-rounder Ben Green from Somerset on a permanent deal from November with Green returning to the club on loan for the final stages of the 2025 County Championship.

What is net run-rate in cricket?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything look at what is net run-rate, how it works and why it is different in The Hundred.

Sri Lanka to rue the services of star spinner in Zimbabwe ODIs

Wanindu Hasaranaga has not been picked in the Charith Asalanka-led 16-member Sri Lanka squad for the two-match ODI series in Zimbabwe. The experienced

Ex-India stalwart gives up state captaincy with an eye on team’s future

On the day experienced campaigner Ajinkya Rahane announced his decision to relinquish Mumbai’s captaincy in the Ranji Trophy, another seasoned India pro, Cheteshwar Pujara, made himself available for the upcoming season.

South Africa thrash Australia to win ODI series - scorecard

Latest scorecard from the second one-day international between Australia and South Africa in Mackay.

Cox and Curran inspire Invincibles in stunning chase

The defending champions, Oval Invincibles, pull off a stunning chase of 172 against Trent Rockets to go four points clear at the top of the table. Spectacular fifties from Jordan Cox and Sam Curran see the south London side to what looked like an improbable victory at the halfway stage.

Cox and Curran blast Invincibles to staggering win

Spectacular fifties from Jordan Cox and Sam Cox fire Oval Invincibles to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Trent Rockets in a table-topping clash in the Hundred.

Fixing the flaws in the ICC World Test Championship: A fan’s blueprint for better Test cricket

If you have listened to our last Bishop and Bear (and if you haven’t, where have you been?), you will recall we discussed at some length with Raj Patel and Anindya Dutta, ways that the World Test Championship could be structured in a more equitable way to encourage more Test Cricket, better recognition for winning and a fairer sharing of rewards.

Suryakumar Yadav’s Asia Cup Squad: The Shocking Snubs That Have Cricket Fans Losing Their Minds

Well, well, well. The BCCI selectors have done it again, haven’t they? Just when you think Indian cricket selection makes perfect sense, they pull a fast one that leaves fans scratching their heads and reaching for their keyboards to unleash their fury on social media.

Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal Snubbed from India’s Asia Cup Squad Despite Historic IPL Campaign, Shubman Gill Returns as VC

The BCCI announced the 15-member squad that will travel to the UAE for the highly anticipated 2025 Asia Cup. In a surprising turn of events, Indian red-ball captain Shubman Gill has returned to the team as vice-captain, while in-form players Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been left out.

Pakistan Cricket’s Biggest Stars Get a Reality Check: Babar Azam’s Fall from Grace Hits Different

Well, well, well. If this isn’t the most predictable plot twist in Pakistan cricket’s never-ending soap opera. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) just dropped their 2025-26 central contracts, and let’s just say some big names are probably checking their bank statements twice right about now.

Chetan Sharma Comes in Defense of Jasprit Bumrah Amid Workload Management Criticism

Ex-India pacer and former national team selector Chetan Sharma came out in defense of Jasprit Bumrah, who has been criticized by many former players over his workload management.

Babar Azam’s Rankings Nosedive: When Your Cricket Career Goes From Hero to Zero Faster Than You Can Say 'West Indies'

Well, well, well. Look who’s having a bit of a rough patch. Babar Azam, Pakistan’s golden boy and former second-ranked ODI batsman, has just experienced what we like to call a “career reality check” courtesy of the West Indies bowling attack.