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MCC digs up Lord's pitch after ICC demerit point following England's New Zealand Test

The MCC has re-laid Pitch 9 at Lord's after it received an ICC demerit point for being "unsatisfactory" during England's Test against New Zealand in June. The pitch will be out of action for two to three years.

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MCC digs up Lord's pitch after ICC demerit point for excessive seam and inconsistent bounce

The MCC has re-laid Lord's Pitch 9 after it received an ICC demerit point for excessive seam movement during England's Test against New Zealand in June. The pitch will be out of action for two to three years as part of a comprehensive modernisation programme.

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Mason Crane eyes England recall as leg-spin debate intensifies on Sky Sports Cricket Podcast

Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain debate Mason Crane's England comeback prospects and leg-spin's future on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, as England face critical selection decisions.

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England face lessons from Australia's Durban masterclass as Labuschagne's form concerns persist

Australia's 214-run victory in Durban offers England crucial insights ahead of their December tour. Matt Renshaw's breakthrough century and Josh Hazlewood's bowling mastery stand out, while Marnus Labuschagne's century drought deepens and South Africa's selection strategy faces scrutiny.

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England will find no comfort in rusty Proteas as Australia's bowling depth looms large

Australia's 214-run victory in Durban offers England crucial insights ahead of their December tour, though the Proteas' ring rust masks deeper concerns about their form. Australia's bowling depth looms as the real threat.

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Sandpapergate explained: the 2018 ball-tampering scandal that shook Australian cricket

A comprehensive guide to 'Sandpapergate', the 2018 ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket, the bans handed down, and its lasting impact as Australia returns to South Africa for their first Test tour since the incident.

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Sandpapergate explained: the 2018 ball-tampering scandal that shook Australian cricket

Eight years after the ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket, Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft face South Africa in a Test series. Here's what happened in Cape Town and the fallout that followed.

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Sky Sports secures live coverage of England's ODI tri-series in Pakistan this October

Sky Sports will broadcast all seven matches of England's ODI tri-series in Pakistan this October, featuring Pakistan and Sri Lanka across Lahore and Rawalpindi.

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Sky Sports secures broadcast rights for England's ODI tri-series in Pakistan this October

Sky Sports will broadcast all seven matches of England's ODI tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in October, with matches held across Lahore and Rawalpindi.

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Australia return to South Africa for first tour since ball-tampering scandal as world's top two c...

Australia's first Test tour of South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal begins in Durban on Friday. The top two ranked Test nations face off with added intrigue given their fraught history.

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Australia return to South Africa for first Test tour since ball-tampering scandal

Australia's first Test tour of South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal begins in Durban on Friday. Former bowler Shaun Pollock discusses the lingering impact of 'Sandpapergate' and predicts a 2-1 South African victory.

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Overton and Luff claim top honours at 2026 PCA awards as Baker and Corteen-Coleman recognised

Somerset duo Craig Overton and Sophie Luff win the headline PCA awards, with Overton claiming four honours including Player of the Year. Emerging England stars Sonny Baker and Tilly Corteen-Coleman also recognised.

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