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England can score as quickly as they like, but if they don't stay in, they've had it

There is no quick fix to the 2019 Cricket World Cup winners' problems in one-day international cricket, writes JARROD KIMBER

"Tense, gruelling process" sees Hampshire's Keith Barker banned for 12 months

The left-arm seamer avoids a two-year ban after being charged with two anti-doping violations under the ECB Anti-Doping Rules

#ThankyouWayne - How Derbyshire teased Wayne Madsen's new contract

NICK HOWSON: The Division Two club dreamt up a different way of confirming the 41-year-old has penned a fresh one-year deal, keeping him at the County Ground until 2026

Dillon Pennington blow adds to Nottinghamshire's injury problems

The seamer was forced out of the County Championship draw against Essex during round two

Bradman, Jonboy and Merion: How a journey of discovery showcased the history of American cricket

MELINDA FARRELL - SPECIAL REPORT: From commentating on the Ball In Play competition in New Jersey, to holding bats used by legends of the sport, it is abundantly clear the story of cricket in the USA has not been fully told

Consensus growing stronger for domestic schedule change, player surveys show

NICK FRIEND: In sessions held between PCA representatives and each of the 18 men's county squads, the percentage of responses calling for a day between T20 Blast matches and at least three between County Championship fixtures has increased

Venue confirmed for cricket at LA28

The sport's first appearance at an Olympics since Paris in 1900 will take place at Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California

Essex sign Sri Lanka quick to fill Shardul Thakur void

Kasun Rajitha, who has played 18 Tests and worked with Essex coach Chris Silverwood during his tenure with Sri Lanka, is expected to play in this weekend's match against Worcestershire

"Taking drugs has cost me everything" - Dermot Reeve's cautionary tale on his battles with addiction

The former Warwickshire captain, who played 32 times for England, speaks to GEORGE DOBELL about how cocaine has impacted his life and how he hopes to convince at least one person to avoid his mistakes

Charli Knott stars in Australia A's dramatic final over victory

The team's captain and Hampshire's overseas for this season scored 123 before she took the final wicket as England fell 25 runs short in the chase after a declaration set the visitors 290 runs in two sessions to win

Melissa Story: BBC commentator, trainee solicitor, podcast host, Gloucestershire seamer

NICK FRIEND – INTERVIEW: When the inaugural tier-two women's season begins later this week, Story will be one of its most recognisable faces and busiest people, juggling a training contract and broadcast work with the stresses of county cricket

Paul Farbrace hails "international quality" Sean Hunt after match-winning contribution

OSCAR RESS: The left-arm seamer was almost left out of Sussex's team, but with Ollie Robinson managing a foot injury, he played and took nine wickets, including a maiden first-class five-wicket haul, as they beat Somerset by 260 runs

Essex close in on new overseas player

GEORGE DOBELL: The club, who have started the County Championship season with back-to-back draws, also expect opener Dean Elgar to be available soon after missing the first two matches

Hampshire end Oval hoodoo with hard-fought draw

NICK FRIEND AT THE KIA OVAL: For the first time in 11 years, Hampshire leave south London with something other than defeat, their new-look side – without the guarantees of James Vince or Mohammad Abbas – standing up to the defending champions

Nottinghamshire survive scare thanks to Jack Haynes century

GEORGE DOBELL AT TRENT BRIDGE: It was the batter's first hundred since making the switch from Worcestershire at the start of last season and helped secure a draw after his team lost five wickets for 25 runs on the final morning