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England's poor form in white-ball cricket continues. South Africa sealed the series with a game to spare after edging England by five runs in the second one-day international. Author | Jamie P Stadium | Lord's Cricket Ground This was a far closer contest than the heavy defeat at Headingley on Tuesday, yet the scoreline disguised how much control the tourists held. A closer look at what happened Chasing 331, which would have been the highest successful pursuit in an ODI at Lord’s, England closed on 325 for nine. The loss marks their first series defeat since Harry Brook took charge of the white-ball side at the start of the summer, and their fifth in six series since the 2023 World Cup. On a damp afternoon, England chose to field and had South Africa 93 for three before Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs rebuilt with composed half-centuries. Breetzke made 85 and Stubbs 58, while Dewald Brevis’ rapid 42 from 20 balls carried the visitors to 330 for eight. Jofra Archer impres...

Labuschagne boosts Ashes recall hopes with another century Marnus Labuschagne’s case for a return to Australia’s Test squad for the Ashes received fresh momentum as he recorded his third century in four innings for Queensland. Author | Peter Jones Marnus Labuschagne is enjoying a superb run of domestic form 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/uNOpZabwA0 — Wisden (@WisdenCricket) October 9, 2025 The 31-year-old top-order batter made 105 from 91 balls in Queensland’s One-Day Cup defeat by Tasmania, following a 160-run effort against the same opponents in the Sheffield Shield just three days earlier. He had also struck 130 from 118 in Queensland’s One-Day Cup opener against Victoria in September. Labuschagne, who has 11 centuries in 58 Tests, was left out of Australia’s squad for the July series against the West Indies. He now faces competition from Travis Head, Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney to reclaim a spot, potentially as Usman Khawaja’s opening partner. READ MORE |  Latest news, stories ...

An England cricket legend has retired. Chris Woakes bows out after 13 years, leaving behind two World Cups, an Ashes medal and a reputation as one of the game’s most dependable figures. Author |  Michael Haldsworth Woakes bowling for England When Chris Woakes emerged to bat with his arm in a sling in the final Test against India, there was the suspicion it would be his final act in an England shirt. Whether or not he made it to the Ashes, and regardless of the result, it seemed likely England would want to go in a new direction at the beginning of next summer. Still, it feels incredibly cruel that such a great career would end that way. In other eras, Woakes' achievements would have earned greater recognition. His misfortune was to coincide with James Anderson and Stuart Broad as new-ball competitors, and Ben Stokes as an all-rounder. Maligned as not being quick enough when he made his Test debut in the fifth Ashes Test in 2013, Woakes went on to become one of the most lethal bowl...

A legendary cricketing career will be extended. Jimmy Anderson is set to continue his remarkable playing career beyond his 44th birthday after agreeing a new contract with Lancashire that will keep him at Old Trafford for the 2026 season. Author |  Michael Haldsworth England’s record Test wicket-taker had already signed a one-year deal for 2025 following his international retirement in 2024, but his form across formats has prompted the county to extend his stay. Anderson claimed 17 wickets in six County Championship matches last season, though it was his return to limited-overs cricket that caught the eye. Playing T20 cricket for the first time in a decade, he took 20 wickets as Lancashire reached Blast finals day, performances that earned him a first foray into franchise cricket with Manchester Originals in The Hundred. He also captained Lancashire in the County Championship, a role he could retain into the 2026 season. The new deal means Anderson’s professional career will ha...

Now for a look at one of the most controversial additions to the game of cricket  The Hundred intended to attract new fans to the sport. Has it succeeded? Author | Peter Grainger Fans watching The Hundred in 2025 It's just not cricket! What is The Hundred? It is played in a unique 100-ball structure , it is designed to be shorter, faster, and more accessible than traditional forms of the game , with matches typically lasting around two and a half hours. Attendance and viewing figures have been strong, particularly in the early years, with encouraging signs of more diverse and younger audiences engaging with the game. However, debate persists about whether The Hundred is uniting or dividing English cricket . Criticism of the format Despite its modern packaging and appeal to new audiences, The Hundred has not been without its critics. From the outset, many within the cricket establishment expressed unease about the introduction of another format alongside the already well...

England win by 22 runs and lead series 2-1 England 387 (Root 104, Carse 56, Smith 51; Bumrah 5-74) & 192 (Root 40; Sundar 4-22) India 387 (Rahul 100, Pant 74, Jadeja 72; Woakes 3-84) & 170 (Jadeja 61*; Stokes 3-48, Archer 3-55) Author |  Peter Grainger Ben Stokes once again proved England’s heartbeat as they edged a gripping third Test at Lord’s , beating India by 22 runs on a nerve-shredding final day. The England captain delivered a tireless spell with the ball, taking three wickets as India were bowled out for 170 in their pursuit of 193. What had looked a straightforward finish unravelled into a tense stand-off, with Ravindra Jadeja leading a defiant rearguard. India had collapsed to 112 for eight when Jadeja was joined by Jasprit Bumrah . The pair held firm for almost 22 overs in a gritty partnership worth 35 runs, with Bumrah scoring just five from 54 balls. Eventually, Stokes lured him into a mistimed pull that was safely taken at mid-on. Even then, Jadeja was un...