Lightning has stopped play at Gold Coast’s Carrara StadiumAny thoughts? Email Adam or tweet @collinsadam 11.39am BST Bernard Sayer enjoyed our Coodabeens inclusion about the Bears and Carrara. “Personal favourite of mine was song to the tune of Dylan’s…
Warwickshire v Lancashire: Bob Willis Trophy final, day one – live!
Updates from the first day of the final at Lord’sThe Spin: Lancashire won’t lack for motivationYou can get in touch by email, Twitter or post BTL 1.40pm BST They’re out, and the sun is shining… 12.40pm BST Off they dine as the clouds hover threatenin…
Moeen Ali on retiring from Test cricket: ‘I found it a struggle to get into the zone’ | Ali Martin
The England all-rounder looks back with pride at his Test career but explains why he will now concentrate on the white-ball gameMoeen Ali walks off the Test stage having achieved more than he ever dreamed of growing up and hopes his eight-year career i…
England beat New Zealand by 203 runs to win fifth women’s ODI – as it happened!
New Zealand were set a record target and fell considerably short as England secured a 4-1 series victory 5.35pm BST And that’s it from me! A 4-1 series win for England, and another step forward for the women’s game after a dismal Covid summer in 2020. …
After 25 years of the Suits, is the spinning, self-interested ECB still fit for purpose? | Barney Ronay
Slick marketing Suits replaced the fusty Blazers 25 years ago but the cricket landscape now is very different to 1996Do you remember “The Blazers”? Cobwebbed and liver-spotted, ranged around the walnut-inlaid committee table in kipper-stained tie, regi…
County cricket: Warwickshire can pip Lancashire to title on final day – live!
Follow title finale updates as the season draws to a closeWarks need to beat Somerset to be crowned championsGet in touch! Email Tanya, tweet her or comment BTL 10.18am BST I spoke to Ali this morning, and he put Lancs firmly in the box seat with Warwi…
England chase down 245 to beat New Zealand in fourth women’s ODI – as it happened
A century of understated brilliance from the captain Heather Knight inspired England to a series-clinching victory at Derby 8.19pm BST That’s all for today’s blog. A match report will appear shortly, as if by magic, and then we’ll be back for the final…
County cricket finale: Lancashire v Hampshire, Warks v Somerset – live!
Live updates from the third day of games across the countryVince keeps Lancashire at bay to leave title race in balanceGet in touch! Email Tanya, tweet @TJAldred or comment BTL 4.02pm BST Time for Barker? One last blast of the red ankle socks? 3.58pm B…
Ryder Cup memories, the greatness of Jimmy Greaves and brawling boxers
This week’s roundup also features a perilous reaction to a run-out, animals on the pitch and road race rain hazards1) The Ryder Cup starts on Friday after a three-year pandemic-induced hiatus. Europe won impressively last time at Le Golf National, high…
Scott Morrison warns there will be ‘no special deals’ for England’s Ashes stars
Time short amid English unease over quarantine and supportAustralian PM insists no favours will be done for touristsThe Australian prime minister, Scott Morrison, has declared “no special deals” will be forthcoming for this summer’s Ashes amid English …