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South Africa and Australia continue to trade blows as series decider makes enthralling start | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social

India sealed a series win over New Zealand with a stunning run chase in Wellington.

Sri Lanka book their spot in the ODI tri-series final with a crushing eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Lahore.

"My XI is not a Lions side full of cricketers ripe for development... I'm aiming for the best who have not represented England this summer" | ✍️ Vic Marks.

Fireworks from Abhishek Sharma! Fours: 9 Sixes: 11 SR: 297.37

Steve Smith has missed out on the series decider against South Africa at Newlands.

"People are going out of National Counties cricket, straight into first-class cricket or the Blast, a lot more nowadays than maybe it was 10 years ago."

"We have an ambitious group of players, and I am looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together over the next couple of years."

County chiefs will have plenty to discuss at the Kia Oval as they gather to review the summer gone by and look ahead to the 2027 season | ✍️ @huwzat.bsky.social

Despite three straight defeats, Harry Brook's side are clinging on in the race to reach the final in Lahore on Saturday.

"I am really looking forward to leading an exciting group of young players and coaches across their winter programme."

Gareth Batty is leaving Surrey after five seasons as the men's head coach.

"I don't think you can compare us at all because we're so different in our roles in the team."

"Some might say he should be content to go out on top; to realise Father Time has caught up with him. But why should he? If he's still good enough, he's entitled to go on as long as he wants." James Anderson: What have Lancashire done? | @huwzat.bsky.social

West Indies A have named Ottis Gibson as the head coach ahead of a white-ball series against England Lions next month.

"The bubble of positivity that surrounded this white-ball team following a strong summer has burst." | ✍️ @oscarress.bsky.social

Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf combined for a record-breaking 10th-wicket stand to pull off an unlikely victory over England in the one-day international tri-series.

"If it was up to me it wouldn't have ended like this." Lancashire have confirmed that James Anderson will leave the club after they decided not to offer England's leading Test wicket-taker a new contract.

England could only muster 241 in their one-day international tri-series game against Pakistan despite a resilient century from Ben Duckett.

"If it was up to me it wouldn't have ended like this, but I wish the players and fans all the best for the future."

"This team has real potential in all three formats and there is no reason we can't be competing on all fronts, which is a really exciting feeling heading into next year."

"Test cricket is still the ultimate test of your ability" Jonty Rhodes looks back on tussles with Shane Warne, the future of the formats, and his new life in the great outdoors | 🖊️ @huwzat.bsky.social

"Hopefully we can win on Sunday and move on. We have the opportunity to play in two must-win fixtures."

Flooding to move Scotland and Ireland's next assignment | ✍️ @coynejames.bsky.social

"I'd been thinking about it for a while, and it's having the confidence to actually do it." Tom Banton has no regrets about choosing to sideline red-ball cricket.

"I'd been thinking about it for a while, and it's having the confidence to actually do it." Tom Banton has no regrets about choosing to sideline red-ball cricket.

Anrich Nortje, the South Africa quick, has been ruled out of the third and deciding Test against Australia at Cape Town.

"I was an artist first. I sometimes think it's my only talent." ✍ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Harry Brook is right - his double century doesn't matter | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

"This wasn't an easy decision to make, but it's one I feel I have to, as my schedule has become particularly pressing."

"He's put his heart and soul into trying to improve as a cricketer over the past year, and we've seen glimpses of some really good performances from him across the season."

"Dan had a really impressive breakthrough season a couple of years ago but unfortunately has suffered a few injuries since then."

"I think connections matter, and people matter, and those things are really important to me."

"He showed enormous potential during his time with Trent Rockets during The Hundred and then again for England in the subsequent T20 series against Sri Lanka."

"I've learned to relax a bit more... and to enjoy environments like Newlands, which is a wonderful cricket ground, one of the great cricket grounds of the world."

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Predictable England disarmed by steady Sri Lanka | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

Sri Lanka produced the second-highest successful chase in ODI history to stun England in Rawalpindi.

"I have worked meticulously on my fitness and strength, and I'm delighted to have remained injury-free throughout the season."

South Africa have pulled off a stunning win in the heavily rain-affected second Test against Australia in Gqeberha.

"The bloke is special; he is our greatest ever bowler. He's got an end named after him at that ground. "I can't believe he is going to be treated like this. He deserves a bit better."

A record-breaking knock by Harry Brook! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Harry Brook produced an astonishing innings to kick-start England's winter.

An outrageous innings from Harry Brook! The fastest double-hundred in ODI history 👏

"Laurie has been part of successful teams around the world, bringing an exciting, attacking brand of cricket."

With the dust settled following the finale to the County Championship, we have surveyed individuals at various levels for their views on some of the biggest topics from the summer. READ HERE ➡️ tinyurl.com/nhd8ytrs

The tourists were dismissed for 99 in their first innings and asked to follow on for just the third time in 38 years.

James Anderson's career could be over after it emerged Lancashire will not offer him a new contract | @georgedobell.bsky.social

White-ball life working for Jamie Overton, even as Harry Brook touts Test recall | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

"Not only were George's performances impressive on the field, but the way he carried himself, his attitude, work ethic and mindset also impressed us."