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Cricket Australia Weighs Big Bash Expansion to 10 Teams Amid Franchise Sale Talks

Cricket Australia is weighing a Big Bash League expansion to 10 teams, contingent on approval of a contested plan to sell stakes in existing franchises, with a broader review due in September.

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Glamorgan Coach Highlights Development Gains Despite One-Day Cup Struggles

Glamorgan finished eighth in their One-Day Cup group with two wins from eight, but coach David Harrison says the tournament's blend of young talent, including debutant centurion Jack Hope-Bell, points to a bright future.

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Southern Brave Sink Trent Rockets, Leaving Table-Toppers Sweating on Top Spot

Trent Rockets slipped to a six-wicket defeat by Southern Brave at Trent Bridge, leaving their hopes of topping The Hundred table dependent on Sunrisers Leeds' result against Manchester Super Giants.

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England opener Emilio Gay in fitness race but expected ready for Pakistan Test

Emilio Gay is expected to be fit for England's opening Test against Pakistan at Headingley on 19 August after a shoulder scare, with a scan revealing no serious damage.

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Scotland and Netherlands Cricket Boards Slam ICC Over 2027 World Cup Overhaul

Cricket Scotland and the KNCB have jointly criticised the ICC over changes to 2027 World Cup qualification, accusing the governing body of poor communication and threatening associate nations' opportunities.

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Gorvin's Last-Ball Four Seals Dramatic Glamorgan Win Over Worcestershire

Andy Gorvin hit the last ball for four to give Glamorgan a two-wicket One Day Cup win over Worcestershire, despite Jake Libby's fourth successive century.

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Litchfield's 55 and Marsh's 50 power Sunrisers to Headingley double over Welsh Fire

Sunrisers Leeds completed a Headingley double over Welsh Fire, with Phoebe Litchfield's 55 sealing a six-wicket women's win and Mitch Marsh's half-century powering a 71-run men's victory, ending Fire's hopes in both competitions.

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Reader Recalls Sir Garry Sobers' Days Playing Club Cricket in Staffordshire

A former Norton Cricket Club player recalls Sir Garry Sobers' summers in the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire league during the 1960s, alongside his brother Gerry and West Indies teammate Wes Hall.

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Santner's blitz sends Trent Rockets into Hundred knockouts

Mitchell Santner's unbeaten 52 fired Trent Rockets to a six-wicket win over MI London, sealing their spot in the Hundred knockouts as Southern Brave were eliminated elsewhere.

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Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 67 fires Trent Rockets into Hundred knockouts

Nat Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 67 and a record stand with Beth Mooney sent Trent Rockets to a nine-wicket win over MI London, all but confirming their Hundred knockout spot.

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Sussex Chair Pitches New T10 Tournament to Aid Counties Left Out of the Hundred

Sussex chair Ed Warner has proposed a family-friendly T10 triangular tournament for counties missing out on Hundred hosting revenue, as the club also navigates ECB financial sanctions.

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Flintoff Steps Down as England Lions Coach Ahead of Sydney Thunder Move

Andrew Flintoff has stepped down as England Lions head coach with immediate effect, ahead of a planned move to Sydney Thunder in December, following his earlier exit from Northern Superchargers.

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