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England find themselves in serious trouble at The Oval, closing day two of the second Test on 222-6 and trailing New Zealand by 169 runs after a string of poor decisions with bat and ball.
Scotland came within touching distance of a stunning T20 World Cup upset at Headingley, only for West Indies to hold their nerve and claim a seven-run victory in a chaotic, absorbing match.
Charlie Dean has been left out of England's squad for the historic first women's Test at Lord's against India, with selectors managing her workload after a difficult injury-hit season.
Lord Botham has publicly condemned Ben Stokes for breaking England's midnight curfew after the Lord's Test, saying there is no way to justify what happened. The England captain and Gus Atkinson are now both under ECB investigation.
England find themselves 222-6 and 169 runs adrift after a calamitous second day at The Oval, featuring a crucial dropped catch, baffling tactics, and a magnificent Glenn Phillips century.
Sonny Baker announced himself on the Test stage by removing Rachin Ravindra for 33, helping England reduce New Zealand to 107-4 on the opening day of the second Test at The Oval.
New Zealand closed day one of the second Test at The Oval on 291-7 after Jacob Bethell claimed two late wickets to hand England a foothold in what remains a finely balanced contest.
South Africa recovered from their opening-game hammering by Australia to defeat Pakistan by two wickets at Edgbaston, with Marizanne Kapp and Annerie Dercksen the standout performers.
Australia and India both impressed with dominant victories in the Women's T20 World Cup group stage, with Georgia Voll starring for the Aussies at Headingley.
After a turbulent week for English cricket, fast bowler Sonny Baker delivered a performance full of personality and promise on day one of the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval.
Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of England's next two T20 World Cup fixtures after suffering a left calf strain against Ireland. The 33-year-old remains the hosts' most important batter and her absence will be keenly felt.
Michael Vaughan has come out strongly in support of Ben Stokes retaining the England Test captaincy, calling any other outcome an 'absolute travesty'. But with ECB leadership staying tight-lipped, the skipper's future remains far from certain.