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BBC Sport profiles each of the 16 players named in England's squad for the five-Test Ashes against Australia from 21 August.

Pakistan boost their hopes of reaching the Asia Cup final by edging to a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.

Nottinghamshire and Surrey vie for the title and five sides battle to avoid a bottom-two finish in Division One in the final round of the County Championship.

England give a surprise recall to Will Jacks as their back-up spinner for the Ashes, with Harry Brook replacing Ollie Pope as vice-captain.

The County Championship is to remain a two-division structure of 14 matches per team after a vote rejected proposed changes.

Dickie Bird, who has died aged 92, did not play cricket for England, yet his status as a legend of the game is in no doubt, writes BBC chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

England have got the hostile bowling attack of their dreams for this winter's Ashes series in Australia, writes Stephan Shemilt.

Ireland's Amy Hunter says it would be an "amazing opportunity" to become an Olympian with T20 cricket set to feature at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

Northamptonshire all-rounder Rob Keogh signs a contract extension with the club for next season.

Somerset seamer Alfie Ogborne signs a contract extension to stay at the club until the end of the 2027 season.

Surrey add India spinner Rahul Chahar to the squad for their last County Championship game of the season with the title going to the wire.

Essex captain Tom Westley signs a two-year contract extension to keep him with the club until the end of the 2027 season.