Veteran James Anderson claims 56th five-wicket haul at 43

[ad_1] Former England fast bowler and Lancashire captain, James Anderson, marked his return to First-Class cricket by taking his 56th five-wicket haul in the Rothesay County Championship against Northamptonshire on Saturday, April 4. Anderson finished with figures of 5 for 64 in the first innings, helping Lancashire limit Northamptonshire to 215 for 9. This performance … Read more

Ben Stokes encourages players to use county championship for England call-up

[ad_1] England captain Ben Stokes has praised the County Championship, urging players to see it as a key route into the national Test team ahead of the summer fixtures. With six Test matches scheduled against New Zealand and Pakistan, Stokes believes the tournament is a valuable opportunity for players to prove themselves. Stokes has been … Read more

Sameer Rizvi’s rise for DC praised by ex-India great as a win for the domestic circuit

[ad_1] Former India batter Mohammed Kaif has lauded Sameer Rizvi’s rise in IPL 2026, calling it a strong reflection of the depth and quality of India’s domestic cricket system. Kaif credited Rizvi’s breakthrough to the tough grind of domestic cricket, which provides consistent exposure, and helps the players to build the confidence needed to perform … Read more