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How an unforgettable Sunday at Lord's in 1992 gave birth to the mythology of 'unpredictable Pakistan'

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If the build-up to the ICC Women’s Championship has already got you checking fixtures and player form, there is another way to stay in the cricket mood between matches. Cricket games have become surprisingly varied over the years. Some aim for full simulation, some are perfect for a quick evening session, and a few simply […]

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Joe Root has scrapped England’s midnight curfew as he prepares to begin his second spell as Test captain against Pakistan at Headingley.

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Cricket has a habit of punishing assumptions. A pitch that looks good for batting can start to turn by the second afternoon. A cloudless forecast can give way to a damp evening and a swinging new ball. A side that appears dominant on paper can suddenly look short of balance once one all-rounder is ruled […]

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Red-ball cricket takes centre stage at Utilita Bowl this August, as Hampshire Cricket celebrates the oldest format of the game during Hampshire's Rothesay County Championship fixture against Yorkshire.

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