The England men’s squad for the Test against Zimbabwe has been announced, signalling a fresh start for the team.
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Josh Hazlewood has made a strong comeback in the IPL, leading with 18 wickets in ten matches, raising concerns for Scott Boland’s selection for the World Test Championship final.
Lauren Winfield-Hill, captain of Yorkshire, has joined Essex on loan for the Women’s Vitality Blast, aiming to compete in the top tier starting May 29.
Nat Sciver-Brunt has been appointed as the new captain of the England Women’s cricket team, succeeding Heather Knight after a disappointing Ashes series.
Xavier Bartlett has signed with the San Francisco Unicorns, joining fellow Australians Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Matt Short.
Richa Ghosh’s power-hitting has revolutionised women’s cricket, with a six every 20 balls since her T20I debut in 2020, second only to Deandra Dottin in frequency.
Fergus O’Neill concluded his short-term signing with Nottinghamshire as the leading wicket-taker in the country, amassing 21 wickets in four matches.
Pratika Rawal has made a remarkable start in international cricket, scoring the most runs by any batter in their first six innings in women’s ODIs, and has quickly established herself in the team.
Max Holden has gained recognition for his impressive performances, including a standout 184 against Lancashire and a 107 against Glamorgan, leading to mentions on the Sky Sports cricket podcast.
Ravindra Jadeja’s performance against spin has been subpar, with only two boundaries hit in IPL 2025, highlighting CSK’s overall batting frailties.
Trent Boult is closing in on Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s IPL powerplay wicket record, with 66 wickets and six at the death this season, showcasing his versatility as a bowler.
Lancashire’s CEO, Daniel Gidney, suggests that the ECB should offer the BCCI a minority stake in the Hundred to attract Indian men’s players, as current policies restrict their participation in leagues outside the IPL.
The IPL’s match count has stagnated at 74 for four consecutive years, despite plans to increase to 84 by 2025, contrasting with global trends of expanding sports leagues.
Jasprit Bumrah has been recognised as the Leading Men’s Cricketer in the World for 2025, following a historic performance in 2024 where he became the first Test bowler to take 200 wickets at an average below 20.
Todd Greenberg emphasises the need for innovative solutions to prevent bad light from halting play, prioritising the experience of paying fans.
India will tour Bangladesh for six white-ball matches in August, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, marking their first bilateral T20I series in the country.
Chennai Super Kings have signed 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre as a replacement for injured captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for IPL 2025, at a cost of INR 30 lakh.
Harry Moore, 17, has been sidelined for at least eight weeks due to a back injury sustained during a pre-season friendly.
The Hobart Hurricanes, following their BBL championship win, will represent Australia in the Global Super League (GSL) in Guyana, scheduled for July.
Grace Scrivens, 21, will lead England A’s red-ball team in a four-day match against Australia A in Sydney, following her successful T20I captaincy earlier in the tour.
Harry Brook has committed to prioritising his role as England’s limited-overs captain over franchise cricket, stating that no amount of money will sway him from representing his country.
Lucknow Super Giants have effectively utilised experienced overseas batters Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran, leading to explosive performances and a potent top order.
Paul Marsh, the incoming head of the Australian Cricketers’ Association, warns that international cricket is at risk if T20 tournaments continue to dictate scheduling.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has successfully enhanced their performance by effectively utilising their Indian players, with notable improvements from Devdutt Padikkal and Jitesh Sharma this season.
Jofra Archer’s figures of 0 for 76 set a new IPL record for the most runs conceded in a four-over spell, surpassing the previous record of 73 runs held by Mohit Sharma.