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- Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack critical of distribution of ICC finances
Lawrence Booth uses his editor’s notes to rail against last year’s decision to increase India’
- England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt named Wisden’s leading women’s cricketer in the world
Sciver-Brunt finally places an English name on the women’s gong, which has been won five times by
- Uncle and nephew team up as Joe and Jaydn Denly earn Kent draw with Essex
The pair put on 51 runs over 16 overs.
- Former England and Kent spinner Derek Underwood dies aged 78
Underwood has taken more Test wickets than any other England spinner, sitting 42 ahead of nearest ri
- The numbers which prove Derek Underwood had plenty of players in a spin
The former Kent player is one of Test and first-class cricket’s all-time leading wicket-takers.
- Former England and Kent spinner Derek Underwood dies aged 78
Underwood has taken more Test wickets than any other England spinner, sitting 42 ahead of nearest ri
- Derek Underwood, England’s most prolific spin bowler, dies aged 78
Underwood remains the country’s most prolific, successful and revered spin bowler of his or any ot
- On this day in 2009: Andy Flower named as England team director
His appointment came following a global search to find Peter Moores’ successor.
- Dan Lawrence and Cameron Steel ignite Surrey push for victory against Somerset
Lawrence was surprisingly entrusted with the new ball alongside Jordan Clark and snared both Somerse
- On This Day in 2022 – World Cup winner Anya Shrubsole retires from England duty
Shrubsole took 227 wickets in 173 matches in all formats.
- Warwickshire’s second-highest total in their history puts Durham under pressure
The home side, led by Alex Davies’ maiden double-century, amassed a giant 698 for three declared t
- Runs flow as Kookaburra ball makes impact on County Championship
Warwickshire score almost 700 runs in their first innings against Durham while Essex declared on 530
- Alex Davies and Rob Yates share huge stand as Warwickshire put Durham to sword
Champions Surrey took charge against Somerset at The Oval following a collapse by the visitors.
- On this day in 2004: Brian Lara makes record Test score of 400 not out
The West Indian’s effort against England saw him reclaim his record from Matthew Hayden and remain
- Josh Tongue focused on short term with Nottinghamshire after ‘crazy summer’
The then-Worcestershire paceman’s rapid rise brought an England debut and Ashes involvement.
- Essex underline title credentials with 254-run win over Nottinghamshire
Cook took six for 14 to go with his first-innings hat-trick.
- On this day in 2015: Paul Downton sacked as managing director of England cricket
Downton’s career in administration would get a second chapter, though, returning as director of cr
- Kashif Ali hits second century as Worcestershire dominate at Edgbaston
Kashif surpassed his stylish first-innings knock of 110 with a superb 133 from 128 balls.
- Sophie Devine hits century as New Zealand chase down England for consolation win
Devine finished with 100 off 93 balls.
- Sam Northeast hits a new high at Lord’s on a record-breaking day for Glamorgan
The visitors declared on 620 for three.
