Ollie Pope struck his first half-century of the tournament as Surrey secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Middlesex at The Oval.

The Blaze's Grace Ballinger highlights the challenging reality of professional cricket's relentless travel demands and fixture scheduling.

England captain Ben Stokes has cautioned that adopting strict policies regarding the IPL could result in players abandoning international cricket entirely.

Five months on from their Australian disaster, England's Test team faces a defining summer starting with New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday.

England all-rounder Liam Dawson delivered a match-winning performance with bat and ball as Hampshire claimed a comprehensive 29-run victory over Sussex in the T20 Blast.

Sophie Ecclestone's missed run-out opportunity on the final ball proved costly as India set England 181 to chase in the series decider.

Alice Capsey's match-winning 82 from 43 balls has given England selectors a welcome headache as they prepare their T20 World Cup squad.

Alice Capsey and Heather Knight delivered masterful knocks to guide England to the highest T20 run-chase in women's cricket history on home soil, sealing a memorable series triumph over India.

England head coach Charlotte Edwards says there was never doubt over Heather Knight's World Cup place after the veteran batter's stunning unbeaten 70 sealed series victory over India.