Internationals, franchise leagues, selections, and the administrative rows that shape them, across the full calendar rather than one board’s corner of it.
This week's cricket highlights feature impressive catches, innings, and bowling spells from clubs around the world. Notable performances include Luke Townzen's second catch of the week, Tyler's 101 not out, and Josh Court's six wickets for two runs. The Village moment of the week showcases two humorous moments from Edinburgh South CC and Spencer CC.
Australian cricketer Lauren Bell discussed the upcoming World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, highlighting the challenge posed by Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland.
In a closely contested match, the Danish doubles team of Lars Paaske and Jonas Rasmussen defeated the Indonesian pair of Sigit Budiarto and Candra Wijaya to win the world badminton championship. The match saw intense rallies and impressive play from both teams, with the Danes ultimately emerging victorious.
Former England captain Joe Root has been reappointed as the team's leader, bringing a new approach to the role. He aims to build on the success of the Bazball era while introducing his own style. Root's return has sparked interest in how he will lead the team and whether he can replicate his past success.
In a masterclass session, Wasim Akram shared his unique bowling approach, which involved a short run-up and a natural swing that allowed him to deceive batsmen. Akram credited his self-taught skills and his time playing for Lancashire in the English county cricket league for helping him develop his technique. He also discussed his grip on the ball and how he used to assess the pitch before delivering the ball.
Former Arsenal and England goalkeeper David Seaman has tried his hand at wicketkeeping in a charity cricket match. Seaman, who played for Arsenal from 1990 to 2003 and earned 75 caps for England, showed a natural talent for wicketkeeping, with former teammates praising his footwork and reflexes. Seaman's foray into wicketkeeping comes after years of playing football, and he has credited his school days for introducing him to the sport. The charity match, which featured Seaman and other former footballers, aimed to raise funds for a local cause.