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Testing times for English cricket

Letters: Readers respond to Emma John’s article on the difference in attitudes to the game in England and Australia

The Guardian - UK

England spinner Shoaib Bashir finds new county after Ashes snub

Bashir did not feature in a single Test as England were beaten 4-1 in Australia

The Independent UK

Smith backs axing but day-night Ashes Test not dead yet

Steve Smith has backed calls to axe the day-night Test from Australia's next home Ashes series, but things might not be so simple for organisers.

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England’s T20 World Cup plans hit by Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed visa delays

England have had a setback in their preparations for the T20 World Cup next month with the Indian government yet to issue visas to the spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed

The Guardian - UK

Australia set for Lahore exams before T20 World Cup

Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup.

AAP

Nimble or nervous 90s? Cricket maths show best approach to scoring a century

Stats tell us batters have less reason to be anxious in the 90s than common lore suggests, though the pain and fear of falling short is all too real

The Guardian - UK

Windrush and the rise of wandering Caribbean cricket clubs that fuelled talent in English game

Their history was in danger of being lost but a new book and project has put together an archive documenting such vibrant contributions to the game

The Guardian - UK

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'Taken aback': What looms for Healy post-cricket

After calling time on her decorated 15-year career, a spell in media commentary looks inevitable for Australian cricket star Alyssa Healy.

AAP

Alyssa Healy shifted the dial to propel women’s cricket to its modern heights

The retiring wicketkeeper-batter’s nervous beginnings made way for her lasting impact on the sport – and an overflowing trophy cabinet

The Guardian - AU

Gardner or McGrath: huge call ahead for Healy successor

Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath are in the frame to replace retiring Alyssa Healy as captain of the Australian women's cricket team.

AAP

Home farewell secured, Healy happy to pull up stumps

After admitting to losing some of her competitive drive in recent months, Alyssa Healy says the timing is perfect for her to bow out in front of home crowds.

AAP

Why Sean Abbott won't give up on T20 World Cup hopes

Sydney Sixers gun Sean Abbott missed the cut for Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad but is on stand-by for a late call-up.

AAP

Ashes calamity has trashed McCullum’s credibility. It’s time to call on Alec Stewart

England’s best performances came when the players didn’t follow the coach’s rhetoric and that highlights the problem with his one-dimensional approach

The Guardian - UK

Former captain wants SOS sent for Nicola Carey

Nicola Carey knocked back a Cricket Australia contract three years ago, but Alex Blackwell believes she could be key to refilling the team's trophy cabinet.

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The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: what it’s like to taste words, the world’s oldest Test cricketer, and the 21st century in photos

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum holds talks on England future and ‘keen to carry on’

The head coach’s position is under scrutiny as the ECB reviews a dismal Ashes defeat.

The Guardian - UK

Brendon McCullum keen to carry on with England but wants to ‘steer the ship’

Head coach Brendon McCullum says he may not be able to continue in the Test role if his wings were clipped or his ethos compromised

The Guardian - AU

Green or Webster, Head the opener: Australia’s searching questions to rise from the Ashes

Australia take away 4-1 series victory and bragging rights but also a number of issues that need to be addressed over a busy 18-month period ahead

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AAP

Nostradamus Starc and Smith saw England's woes coming

Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc's Ashes predictions have proven correct, with the pair highlighting England's biggest bowling issues months before the series.

The Guardian - UK

Sack the vibe: goodbye Bazball and hello England’s search for a cricketing soul

There have to be consequences for Rob Key and Brendon McCullum but English cricket’s problems lie much deeper and will be much harder to fix

AAP

Smith, Starc come to defence of George Bailey

Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith have pointed at Australia's success during George Bailey's time as chief selector, dismissing criticism of him during the Ashes.

The Independent UK

Kevin Pietersen calls for six England changes after miserable Ashes defeat

England slumped to a heavy 4-1 Ashes series defeat with the ECB set to ‘review’ a difficult tour

The Guardian - UK

Ashes review launched by ECB as Stokes gives full backing to under-fire McCullum

Ben Stokes has backed Brendon McCullum’s continuation as head coach despite England’s 4-1 Ashes thrashing in Australia

AAP

McCullum doesn't want to be told what to do as coach

Brendon McCullum has indicated he'd push back against major change to England's set up after their Ashes series loss, leaving his future as coach in question.

AAP

No-spin question only relevant had Aussies lost: Smith

While admitting they misread the pitch before the final Ashes Test, Steve Smith says Australia's decision to forgo a specialist spinner is justified in victory.

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