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SunRisers Leeds Secure Narrow Win Over London Spirit
SunRisers Leeds defeated London Spirit by five wickets at Headingley, keeping their tournament hopes alive while effectively eliminating the Spirit from knockout contention. Annabel Sutherland’s unbeaten 37 secured the win with two balls to spare.
3 Oct 2026
4 Aug 2026
Ben Stokes Confirms Coaching Ambitions and Reflects on England Test Changes
Ben Stokes has confirmed his ambition to move into coaching after retiring from international cricket. The former captain also discussed the leadership transition to Joe Root and expressed his view that Harry Brook should have been considered for the Test captaincy.
4 Aug 2026
Welsh Fire Move Level at Top of The Hundred After Victory Over Southern Brave
Welsh Fire moved level on points with Trent Rockets at the top of The Hundred table after a six-wicket win over Southern Brave. Matt Short’s unbeaten 60 guided the chase, while Southern Brave recorded their lowest-ever total in the tournament.
4 Aug 2026
USA Cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy Banned for Eight Years
USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all cricket for eight years after an ICC tribunal found him guilty of match-fixing and obstructing an investigation during the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10.
3 Aug 2026
Trent Rockets Consolidate Second Place After Win Over SunRisers Leeds
Trent Rockets defeated SunRisers Leeds by five runs at Trent Bridge, securing their second-place position in the table. While Annabel Sutherland scored an unbeaten 59 for the visitors, the Rockets' total of 139-7 proved sufficient.
3 Aug 2026
Ben Duckett Leads Trent Rockets to Victory Over SunRisers Leeds
Ben Duckett's 64-run innings and Mohammad Amir's late-game wickets propelled the Trent Rockets to a five-run win over SunRisers Leeds, keeping the Rockets at the top of The Hundred table.
2 Aug 2026
Joe Root Leads Welsh Fire to Joint Top of The Hundred Table
Joe Root scored an unbeaten 58 to lead Welsh Fire to victory over Birmingham Phoenix, moving his side to the joint top of The Hundred table. The result leaves the Phoenix's tournament hopes in jeopardy as the competition approaches its final stages on August 16.
2 Aug 2026
Birmingham Phoenix Secure First Win in The Hundred Women's Competition
Birmingham Phoenix secured their first win of the 2026 The Hundred women's competition by defeating Welsh Fire with one ball to spare. The victory, witnessed by investor Jude Bellingham, moves the Phoenix to fifth in the table.
1 Aug 2026
Trent Rockets Ascend to Summit of The Hundred After Victory at Old Trafford
The Trent Rockets defeated the Manchester Super Giants to claim the top spot in The Hundred's men's competition. Finn Allen's unbeaten 72 led the chase, while Craig Overton's three-wicket haul restricted the hosts to 137-3.
1 Aug 2026
Rob Key Clarifies England Test Captaincy Decision Regarding Harry Brook
Rob Key has clarified that Harry Brook was overlooked for the England Test captaincy due to timing and maturity concerns, rather than his white-ball workload. Joe Root has been reappointed to lead the Test side into the upcoming series against Pakistan.
31 Jul 2026
Southern Brave Secure First Win in 2026 Men's The Hundred
Southern Brave secured their first win of the 2026 men's The Hundred by defending 128 runs against Birmingham Phoenix. The victory keeps both teams in the lower half of the standings as they fight for knockout qualification.
31 Jul 2026
Joe Root Reappointed as England Test Captain Amid Criticism
Joe Root has been reappointed as England Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, with Stephen Fleming named as the new head coach. The decision has been labeled a "retrograde step" by pundit Mark Butcher, while others highlight the potential for a strong tactical partnership between Root and Fleming.