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Adam Zampa signs with Queensland ahead of upcoming domestic season

Australian white-ball spinner Adam Zampa has joined Queensland for domestic cricket after parting ways with New South Wales. The move marks a state switch for Australia's leading limited-overs spinner. While his Sheffield Shield and one-day state commitments will be with Queensland, his Big Bash League franchise for the coming season has not yet been confirmed. The development was reported by ESPNcricinfo, though further details around the BBL arrangement remain pending.

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Stephen Fleming frontrunner to become England's next Test head coach

Stephen Fleming has emerged as the leading candidate to take over as England's Test head coach, according to reports. The appointment process is still ongoing, and it remains uncertain whether Fleming will be confirmed in time for England's upcoming Test series against Pakistan. The Pakistan series is scheduled to begin on August 19 at Headingley. Fleming, a former New Zealand captain, brings considerable experience in international cricket leadership and coaching.

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London Spirit beat Oval Invincibles for first The Hundred win of 2025

London Spirit secured their first victory of the current Hundred campaign by defeating local rivals Oval Invincibles in a London Derby. South African duo Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Dewald Brevis played decisive roles in sealing the win. The result ended a historically poor run for Spirit against Oval, with this being only their second win in 10 meetings between the two sides. The derby victory provides Spirit with a timely boost as they look to build momentum in the competition.

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Tear's Bowling Guides Sharks to Victory Over Essex in 317-Run Chase

The Sharks successfully chased down a target of 317 runs in their latest fixture. Essex's innings was bolstered by a century from Thain, but it ultimately proved insufficient to secure a win. Tear played a pivotal role for the Sharks, leading a stiff and disciplined run-chase effort. The victory marked the Sharks getting off the mark in the competition. Despite Thain's impressive individual contribution, Essex could not defend their total.

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London Spirit and MI London Share Spoils in Tied Hundred Derby

The London derby in The Hundred ended in a tie as London Spirit successfully matched MI London's total, with Jones and Kelly delivering standout performances in the chase. MI London's win drought continued as they failed to secure a victory despite posting a competitive score. The match was played in London, with both sides ultimately forced to share the points. London Spirit's batting duo proved crucial in keeping their side level with MI London's target. The result leaves both teams' standings affected, with MI London still searching for a win in the competition.

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Barnard's Stellar Show Guides Bears Past Surrey by 45 Runs

Warwickshire Bears defeated Surrey by 45 runs in a county cricket fixture, with Ed Barnard producing a standout performance for the winning side. Surrey were set a stiff chase but struggled to keep up with the required run rate throughout their innings. Dominic Sibley and George Blake offered resistance for Surrey, putting up a notable fight during the pursuit. However, their efforts proved insufficient as Surrey were eventually bowled out, falling 45 runs short of their target.

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Duckett Stars as Rockets Crush Welsh Fire by Nine Wickets

Ben Duckett delivered a dominant batting performance to lead Trent Rockets to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Welsh Fire. Welsh Fire set a modest target of 123 runs, which the Rockets chased down with considerable ease. The bowling side was significantly hampered by seven no-balls, contributing to the one-sided nature of the contest. The result was a comprehensive win for the Rockets, who barely broke a sweat in completing the chase.

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Rhodes century steers Durham to thrilling three-wicket win over Glamorgan

Durham secured a dramatic three-wicket victory over Glamorgan thanks to a match-winning century from Jordan Rhodes. The chase was put in serious jeopardy early on when Durham captain Ben Stokes was dismissed for a duck off the very first ball he faced, handing Glamorgan a commanding position. Rhodes anchored the innings with a composed and crucial hundred to keep Durham's hopes alive. He was well supported by Aldridge, who played a vital supporting role in the lower order to help see Durham home. The win marked a remarkable comeback for Durham after the early top-order setback.

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Sciver-Brunt eyes bowling return but may skip Ireland ODIs for calf rehab

England women's captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has indicated she may miss the upcoming ODI series against Ireland next month to focus on rehabilitating a calf injury. The issue has recently forced her to play as a specialist batter, sidelining her bowling duties. Despite the setback, Sciver-Brunt expressed her desire to return to bowling and has not ruled out the possibility of doing so in the future. Skipping the Ireland series would allow her additional recovery time ahead of more significant fixtures in England's calendar.

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Kishan to lead East Zone in Duleep Trophy with Sooryavanshi as deputy

Ishan Kishan has been named captain of the East Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with Riyan Sooryavanshi appointed as his vice-captain. The squad features notable inclusions in Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar, both returning to competitive cricket. Rinku Singh was not considered for selection as he continues to recover from surgery. Similarly, Akash Deep was also left out of the squad due to his ongoing recuperation from a surgical procedure.

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Mooney and Sciver-Brunt power Welsh Fire to dominant win over Trent Rockets

Welsh Fire defeated Trent Rockets convincingly in a recent Hundred fixture. Beth Mooney and Nat Sciver-Brunt were the standout performers, leading Welsh Fire's strong showing. Welsh Fire posted a competitive total that included a challenging phase for Trent Rockets in the Powerplay. However, Trent Rockets struggled with the bat, managing only 15 runs in the Powerplay while chasing a target of 130. The chase ultimately proved unsuccessful for Trent Rockets as Welsh Fire secured a comprehensive victory.

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Abbas and Shahzad penalised for aggressive celebrations in match

Cricketers Abbas and Shahzad have each been handed a demerit point following aggressive celebrations during a recent match. In addition to the demerit point, Shahzad was fined 15% of his match fee for the offence. Abbas received an official reprimand alongside his demerit point. The sanctions were imposed under the relevant code of conduct governing player behaviour on the field.

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Chase and Warrican to represent cricket at Garry Sobers state funeral in Barbados

West Indies cricketers Roston Chase and Jomel Warrican will lead a Barbadian contingent attending the state funeral of cricket legend Sir Garry Sobers. The two players are currently part of the West Indies Test squad engaged in a series against Pakistan in Trinidad. They will travel from Trinidad to Barbados specifically to pay their respects at the funeral. The state funeral honors Sobers, widely regarded as one of cricket's greatest ever all-rounders and a national hero of Barbados.

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Scholtz climbs to seventh in ODI bowling rankings after CWC League 2 heroics

Namibia spinner Bernard Scholtz has risen to seventh place in the ICC ODI bowlers' rankings. His surge up the rankings follows impressive bowling performances against the Netherlands and Nepal in the CWC League 2. The strong returns in both matches earned Scholtz significant ranking points. His rise marks a notable achievement for Namibian cricket on the global stage.

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Sri Lanka name two uncapped players in squad for Pakistan T20I series

Sri Lanka have called up uncapped players Sanjana and Praboda to their squad for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan. Rashmika Sewwandi has earned a recall to the side after a period of absence. Meanwhile, Hansima Karunaratne and seamers Mithali Ayodhya and Chethana Vimukthi have been left out of the squad. The selection marks a notable shift in Sri Lanka's squad composition ahead of the series.

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Langer says ECB has not contacted him for England Test coach role

Former Australia head coach Justin Langer has stated that he has not been approached by the England and Cricket Board regarding their search for a new Test coach. Langer, currently serving as coach of Manchester Super Giants, dismissed speculation about his candidacy as 'all rumours.' However, he stopped short of completely ruling out the possibility of being considered for the position. The ECB is currently in the process of identifying a successor to lead England's Test coaching setup.

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Ten Doeschate named Head of Cricket Strategy for Knight Riders Group

Ryan ten Doeschate has been appointed as the Head of Cricket Strategy for the Knight Riders Group. In his new role, he will oversee scouting, player recruitment, squad planning, and performance evaluation. His responsibilities will span all four franchises operating under the Knight Riders banner. The appointment signals the group's intent to bring a unified strategic approach to talent identification and team building across their global cricket operations.

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