Jamie Hall

Former West Indies captain Jimmy Adams has taken on the challenge of coaching Jersey cricket as they pursue T20 World Cup qualification for the 2028 tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

The defending champions made a statement on opening night, with Will Smeed's explosive 59 leading Somerset to a seven-wicket victory over Hampshire at Taunton.

Paul Stirling will miss Ireland's home Test against New Zealand next week after suffering a grade two calf strain during preparation matches.

Defending champions Surrey marked their title defence with an impressive six-wicket victory over Lancashire Thunder, with captain Bryony Smith leading from the front.

England's Sam Curran has mastered the art of the 'moon ball' - an ultra-slow delivery that drops from 83mph to just 43mph, leaving even experienced batsmen struggling with timing.

Yorkshire claimed a comprehensive innings and 127-run victory over Surrey at Headingley, ending the visitors' five-match unbeaten streak in Division One.

The 37-year-old all-rounder has committed his future to the Steelbacks after making over 100 first-class appearances since arriving from Lancashire.

Gloucestershire's star left-arm seamer David Payne faces 12 weeks on the sidelines after ankle surgery, ruling him out of the entire T20 Blast campaign.

The T20 Blast returns this weekend with glorious weather forecast, offering the perfect backdrop for festival cricket after a miserable April.

The defending champions enter uncharted territory as they attempt to become the first side to retain the T20 Blast trophy in the competition's revamped format.

The displaced Afghanistan women's team will visit England from 22 June for T20 matches and World Cup attendance in their push for international status.

Stuart Broad has questioned England's decision to recall Ollie Robinson for the New Zealand Test, asking why he wasn't available for the Ashes tour.