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Larwood and Voce are reborn in the Trent Bridge pace attack of 2026
Born in the first decade of the century, these two fast bowlers would become the most feared opening pair in county cricket, whether playing at their home at Trent Bridge or indeed at any of their opponents’ grounds around the country. One of them, tall, left armed, quick and expert at drawing the batter’s outside edge with the away swinger, or taking out their off stump with the inswinger. The other, shorter, but quicker, a slingy action generating tremendous pace whilst be
Richard Starkie
Sep 303 min read
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Larwood and Voce are reborn in the Trent Bridge pace attack of 2026
Born in the first decade of the century, these two fast bowlers would become the most feared opening pair in county cricket, whether playing at their home at Trent Bridge or indeed at any of their opponents’ grounds around the country. One of them, tall, left armed, quick and expert at drawing the batter’s outside edge with the away swinger, or taking out their off stump with the inswinger. The other, shorter, but quicker, a slingy action generating tremendous pace whilst be
Richard Starkie
Sep 303 min read
One Day Cup Final nail-biter is a fitting finale to 2026
Triumphant trio of trophies for tremendous Blaze McCaughan (78) and Kemp (52) build a strong platform for in-form Hampshire Fantastic death bowling from Phillips and Higham restricts Hamshire to 251/9 Beaumont (74) and Elwiss (64) lead The Blaze towards victory Wellington (3/36) leads Hampshire’s fightback Emma Jones (34* from 25 balls) wins it for the Blaze with final ball boundary The Blaze (254/7) beat Hampshire (251/9) by 3 wickets In a stunning climax to the season, The
Richard Starkie
Sep 218 min read
England’s evolution continues with win over Ireland
Sophia Dunkley scores run-a-ball 119 England collapse to 291 all out after a strong start Murray the pick of the Ireland bowlers Villiers and Filer take 3 wickets each for England Amy Hunter (39) top scores for Ireland as visitors fall well short of target England (291 all out) beat Ireland (177 all out) by 114 runs England ended their 2026 season in style with another convincing win against Ireland. New Road, Worcester was bathed in early Autumn sunshine for this One Day In
Richard Starkie
Sep 77 min read
England beat Ireland convincingly despite toothless bowling performance
England (283/4) beat Ireland (281/5) by six wickets with 71 balls to spare Impressive Ireland make England’s bowlers toil Half centuries from Gaby Lewis (69), Amy Hunter (62) and Rebecca Stockell (54) Dunkley and Bouchier put on 143 inside 20 overs to give England a great start Bouchier goes on to complete a century England win comfortably in the 39th over On a day when England chased down their highest ever ODI target, there were strangely few positives for Charlotte Edwards
Richard Starkie
Sep 13 min read
The Blaze prove their worth once again with T20 County Cup win
The Blaze (92/3) beat Surrey (91/8) by 8 wickets with 6 balls to spare Final reduced to 13 overs per innings Kathryn Bryce takes 4/18 to restrict Surrey to 91/8 The Blaze chase it down thanks to Emma Jones (22) and Kathryn Bryce (38) Joyful scenes as Kirstie Gordon lifts another trophy The Blaze juggernaut rolls on. T20 County Cup semi-final 1 The Blaze (46/1) beat Essex (44/3) by 9 wickets with 9 balls remaining. (Game reduced to 5 overs per side) Having waited almost six ho
Richard Starkie
Aug 306 min read
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