
Legendary Cricket Umpire Bird Passes Away
Yorkshire describe iconic umpire Dickie Bird as a "national treasure" following his death at the age of 92.
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Yorkshire describe iconic umpire Dickie Bird as a "national treasure" following his death at the age of 92.

The International Cricket Council suspends USA Cricket's membership with immediate effect but national team still eligible to compete in ICC events, including 2026 T20 World Cup.

England bowler Kate Cross tells BBC Sport her England central contract will not be renewed.

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.