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June 27, 2022 England / New Zealand

Oh sure, Daryl Mitchell and Jonny Bairstow are batting really well right now, but…

2 minute readJonny Bairstow has worked out that he can score twice as many runs simply by doubling his strike-rate. Daryl Mitchell has realised he’ll probably keep hold of his Test place if he scores a hundred in every single match. But what do these developments actually prove? Because yeah, sure, Jonny

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June 24, 2022 England / New Zealand

We’re honestly not sure the Henry Nicholls deflect-o-catch was our favourite wicket of the day

3 minute readHenry Nicholls getting pinballed out off his batting partner was a very, very weird wicket. Yet somehow we can’t say with certainty that it was even our favourite dismissal of the day. On day one of the third Test between England and New Zealand, the man who – thanks to

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June 27, 2018 County cricket

How about a nine-ball over? Would that be too much for a fast bowler?

2 minute readThe prospects of there being a fresh tactical dimension in The Hundred have been all but dashed after Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) chairman Daryl Mitchell said that no-one was really up for the 10-ball over because it seems kind of tiring. Speaking to The Mail, he said: “People who are

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  1. Buttface on Jasprit Bumrah v four spinners, Bangladesh v Ireland, papal seal, Ashes filtration | Mop-up of the dayNovember 16, 2025

    Damnit. I'm back to the weird toilet seat thingy again.

  2. Buttface on Jasprit Bumrah v four spinners, Bangladesh v Ireland, papal seal, Ashes filtration | Mop-up of the dayNovember 16, 2025

    Yeah, was expecting the loss of just a wicket or two. Was strangely gratifying to hear a silent crowd at…

  3. King Cricket on Jasprit Bumrah v four spinners, Bangladesh v Ireland, papal seal, Ashes filtration | Mop-up of the dayNovember 16, 2025

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  5. Tim on Jasprit Bumrah v four spinners, Bangladesh v Ireland, papal seal, Ashes filtration | Mop-up of the dayNovember 16, 2025

    Meanwhile, despite Bumrah's efforts, great result for another touring side, South Africa in India - incredible match https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/south-africa-in-india-2025-26-1479563/india-vs-south-africa-1st-test-1479571/live-cricket-score

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