Worcestershire’s sixth-wicket pair went on to share a stand of 146 in 43 overs, Whiteley leading the way with a hugely responsible 88, while D’Oliveira grew in confidence to contribute an unbeaten 66 to a total of 232 for six at the close
22/07/2019 | The Cricketer | Worcestershire Men | News | Gloucestershire Men | County Cricket | County Championship |
NICK FRIEND AT LORD'S: Despite failing to make a conclusive impression on his first two England tours, Burns provided a solidity atop England’s order and an assured competence that has more than earned him his extended opportunity
England’s footballers – in 1966 – and rugby union stars – in 2003 – will be able to advise the cricketers on the comedown after a World Cup win
22/07/2019 | Huw Turbervill | World Cup 2019 | New Zealand | News | England |
ROB THIRLWELL assesses where the historic Test match at Lord's, which begins on Wednesday, could be won and lost
The 18-year-old hit 70 not out as the visitors beat George Hill's side by six wickets in Worcester
Malinga was named in the 22-man Sri Lanka squad for the three-match series, but captain Dimuth Karunaratne confirmed the 35-year-old would only participate in the first ODI on July 26
After England called time on their first innings 145 runs behind their visitors, Australia batted through the rest of the day, ensuring that Meg Lanning’s side left Somerset with the two points required to confirm the retention of the Women’s Ashes
22/07/2019 | Nick Friend | Women's Cricket | News | England Women |
The current Hampshire keeper is battling with Tom Alsop for the gloves, which reminds Bates, who has released a book on modern wicketkeeping, of his struggle with Adam Wheater in 2013
22/07/2019 | The Cricketer | Men's T20 Blast | Hampshire Men | County Cricket | County Championship |
The 30-year-old South African, who won his only Test cap for the Proteas against England three years ago, has enjoyed himself on his return to Kent after a stint at Derbyshire
22/07/2019 | The Cricketer | Men's T20 Blast | News | Kent Men | County Cricket |
The 26-year-old earned a call-up for the 25-man squad for the warm-up match between Australia and Australia A at Southampton this week, which will help decide the final team that takes on England in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston on August 1
22/07/2019 | The Cricketer | News | Durham Men | County Cricket | Australia | The Ashes |
The Cricketer looks ahead to the latest double headers in the domestic T20 competition with a London derby set to take centre stage
22/07/2019 | The Cricketer | Yorkshire Men | Men's T20 Blast | Surrey Men | News | Middlesex Men | Leicestershire Men | County Cricket |
The 21-year-old batsman requires surgery on an ankle problem sustained playing football in the warm-up to a game against Derbyshire last week and the South African will therefore miss the rest of the county season
22/07/2019 | The Cricketer | Northamptonshire Men | News | County Cricket | County Championship |
Morgan, who captained England to their first ever World Cup over a week ago, believes adding a fourth format could be too strenuous, but doesn’t believe that should prevent the introduction of The Hundred
After Heather Knight declared England’s innings during the morning session after successfully meeting the follow-on mark of 271, Australia batted through the rest of the day
22/07/2019 | Nick Friend | Women's Cricket | News | England Women |
The Australian played for Yorkshire four years ago but will now face his former side in the colours of rivals Lancashire in their T20 Blast match at Headingley on Thursday
22/07/2019 | The Cricketer | Men's T20 Blast | Lancashire Men | County Cricket |
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