Sussex docked 12 points after ECB financial oversight deal
Sussex will start the 2026 County Championship season with a 12-point deduction after entering an agreement with the England and Wales Cricket Board to tackle their financial problems.
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Ashes: Aussie Radio Trolls England Team on Beach
Wednesday 10 December 2025 16:35, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Australian radio station 92.7 Mix FM tracked down the England cricket team relaxing on the beach for some sledging, which was taken in good spirits by Ben Stokes!
India crush South Africa as Proteas bowled out for 74
South Africa were all out for their lowest-ever total in T20 cricket, scoring only 74 as India won the series opener by 101 runs on Tuesday. Hardik Pandya smashed an unbeaten 59 off 28 balls and India scored 175-6 after losing the toss.
Bethell or Pope: Swap at No 3 for Adelaide?
England's second eight-wicket hammering to Australia in as many Tests, leaving them trailing 2-0 in the Ashes, has prompted calls for change.
Lyon 'Filthy' and 'Gutted' After Gabba Snub
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment at being dropped for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, saying he felt "filthy" and was "gutted" at the decision.
Root's Gabba Century: Atherton Calls It 'Innings of His Life'
Joe Root not only notched a first Test hundred in Australia but delivered "the innings of his life" on day one of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, according to Sky Sports' Michael Atherton.
Ashes Day-Nighter: Australia v England at the Gabba
England trail Australia 1-0 in Ashes series after defeat inside two days of opening game in Perth; this week's second Test in Brisbane is a day-nighter played with a pink ball; England have made one change to XI, with off-spinning all-rounder Will Jacks replacing injured seamer Mark Wood Thursday 4…
Linsey Smith earns first England central contract
Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith has received her first full England women's central contract for 2025-26. The 30-year-old is among 17 players who have received full central contracts, with 10 players receiving new one-year contracts and seven players in the second year of their current terms.
Australia v England — 2nd Test, Day 1 (Brisbane)
Match summary England in Australia 2nd Test / Day 1 of 5 / Brisbane Australia Yet to bat. England are batting, 0 for 0. England are 0 for 0. England 1st innings Total 0 for 0 , from 0 overs.
Ashes Day-Night Test Preview: England v Australia at The Gabba
The ball will be different for the second Ashes Test and England will hope the result is, too. After capitulating against the red Kookaburra in Perth in the series opener, Ben Stokes' side now play Australia in a pink-ball game at The Gabba in Brisbane from Thursday.
WPL auction: Four England players change teams
Sophie Ecclestone was among four England internationals signed at the 2026 Women's Premier League auction on Thursday. Left-arm spinner Ecclestone, the No 1 ranked ODI bowler in the world, rejoins UP Warriorz, who she has played for since the inaugral 2023 season of the T20 tournament in India, for…
T20 World Cup 2026: England v Nepal; India face Pakistan
England will begin their 2026 Men's T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal in Mumbai on Sunday February 8 with the fixtures announced for the 10th edition of the tournament, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka.