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Somerset's Riley Meredith To Miss Six T20 Blast Games After Australia Call-up
Riley Meredith: Somerset's plans for the start of their T20 Blast title defence have suffered a major setback after Australia selected Riley Meredith for next month’s white-ball tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The fast bowler, who returned to Taunton for a third straight Blast stint this season, will now miss Somerset’s opening six South Group matches because of international duty with Australia between May 30 and June 14.
Meredith had been expected to lead Somerset’s pace attack again after playing a central role in last year’s trophy-winning campaign. The 29-year-old was the standout bowler of the 2025 Blast, finishing as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 28 scalps in 14 appearances.
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'Ridiculous Delay': Michael Vaughan Slams ECB Over Late Appointment Of National Selector
Wales Cricket Board: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has strongly criticised the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for the delay in appointing a new national selector, calling the situation “ridiculous” as the team approaches an important Test series against New Zealand.
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Announce Rehan Ahmed As Ben Duckett's Replacement
Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals (DC) have signed England all-rounder Rehan Ahmed as a replacement for his compatriot Ben Duckett for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.
Wasim Khan To Step Down As ICC General Manager At End Of June
Leicestershire County Cricket Club: Wasim Khan will step down as the International Cricket Council’s General Manager (Cricket) at the end of June. This marks the end of his four-year term in a key leadership position, said a report.
Anderson’s Availability Uncertain For Durham Clash As Lancashire Weigh Workload Concerns
Lancashire County Cricket Club: Lancashire County Cricket Club head coach Steven Croft has said a late call will be taken on the availability of veteran pacer and captain James Anderson for their upcoming County Championship clash against Durham County Cricket Club, beginning on Friday.
Northamptonshire Extend Darren Lehmann’s Contract Till End Of 2029
Northamptonshire County Cricket Club: Northamptonshire County Cricket Club have secured the services of head coach Darren Lehmann for the long term, with the former Australia international signing a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2029 season.
‘I’ve Got Out Quite Lucky’: Stokes Reflects On Facial Injury, Eyes Return Ahead Of Test Summer
New Delhi: England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has described himself as fortunate to have avoided more serious consequences after sustaining a facial injury earlier this year, as he continues his recovery with an eye on the upcoming international season.
Yorkshire Sign Hasan Ali To Replace Naveen-ul-Haq In T20 Blast
T20 World Cup: Yorkshire have signed Pakistan international Hasan Ali as their overseas player for the upcoming T20 Blast. The experienced Pakistani fast bowler will replace Naveen-ul-Haq, who is out due to injury.
Weatherald, Neser Included, Maxwell, Renshaw Dropped As Australia Unveil Central Contracts
Boxing Day Ashes Test: Cricket Australia has unveiled a streamlined 21-player central contract list for the 2026–27 season, reflecting a clear emphasis on red-ball cricket ahead of an unusually demanding Test schedule. With 15 Tests lined up over the next year, selectors have prioritised players suited to the longer format, resulting in several high-profile exclusions.
Ben Stokes’ Return To Cricket Delayed Further After Cheekbone Injury Surgery
New Zealand Test: England captain Ben Stokes has confirmed that his return to competitive cricket has been delayed until May due to complications from a cheekbone injury. The 34-year-old all-rounder, who was hit by a ball during a training session with Durham’s academy players in early February, underwent surgery a week later to repair the fractured cheekbone.
Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar To Rejoin Surrey For Final Eight County Championship Games
County Championship Division One: India leg-spinner Rahul Chahar will return to Surrey for their final eight matches in the upcoming County Championship season, the club said on Thursday. Chahar, 26, made a stunning debut for Surrey last year, claiming 10 wickets in a victory over Hampshire, including second-innings figures of 8/51.
English Cricket Faces A Potential Shortfall Of Dukes Balls Amid Gulf Shipping Disruption
British Cricket Balls Ltd: The upcoming English cricket season may face an unusual challenge due to a shortage of Dukes balls, which could affect preparations for both domestic and international matches. Delays in Gulf shipping routes, caused by the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, have slowed the transportation of cricket balls from South Asia to the UK, posing logistical hurdles for the organisers.
England's Smith Feels IPL Omission Could Prove To Be A Blessing In Disguise Ahead Of Home Summer
Indian Premier League: England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith believes missing out on a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 could prove to be a blessing in disguise, adding that time at home would give him a valuable block of red-ball preparation ahead of the Test summer starting in June against New Zealand.
Windies Quick Jayden Seales Replaces Neser At Hampshire For County Championship
T20 World Cup: West Indian pace bowler Jayden Seales has signed for Hampshire for the opening block of the 2026 County Championship.
Yorkshire Sign Australian Quick Jhye Richardson For County Championship Stint
Yorkshire County Cricket Club: Yorkshire County Cricket Club have secured the services of Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson as an overseas signing for the opening phase of the 2026 County Championship season.
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