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

Jacob Bethell's finger injury requires assessment less than a fortnight before England's Test series against New Zealand begins at Lord's.

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.

New Zealand's Sophie Devine made a blistering start at Derby, launching three maximums off England's premier spinner Sophie Ecclestone in a devastating opening over.

Ireland's captain Gaby Lewis will sit out the tri-series against Pakistan and West Indies as she recovers from injury, but remains confident of leading the team at next month's T20 World Cup.