Elizabeth Ammon

2 days ago | thetimes.com | Elizabeth Ammon

Amy Jones and Tammy Beaumont became the first pair of openers to score back-to-back centuries in either women’s or men’s one-day internationals as England secured a second series victory for new captain Nat Sciver-Brunt. For Jones it was her second ODI century while Beaumont scored her 12th as England put on 202 for the first wicket in 29.2 overs.

2 days ago | thetimes.com | Elizabeth Ammon

It was on a turning wicket in Galle in early 2023 that Jamie Smith cemented himself in England’s plans. With Rob Key, England’s director of cricket, in attendance, the wicketkeeper-batsman crashed a 71-ball century for the Lions against Sri Lanka A, later describing the innings as a “huge turning point” in his career. A year later, England slipped to a dispiriting 4-1 Test series defeat in India, sparking the need for a refresh.

3 days ago | thetimes.com | Elizabeth Ammon

Australian cricket chiefs are hoping that Ashes ticket sales will outstrip Taylor Swift’s tour down under after more than 220,000 tickets were bought on a record-breaking opening day. Thousands of cricket fans were left disappointed, though, after huge online queues for tickets and technical issues left buyers frustrated and unable to purchase seats for the five-Test series this winter.

3 days ago | thetimes.com | Elizabeth Ammon

Harry Brook could not have asked for much more from his first series as captain as England secured a 3-0 whitewash against West Indies thanks to a clinical run chase inspired by Jamie Smith, in his new role as opener, blasting 64 from 28 balls.

4 days ago | thetimes.com | Elizabeth Ammon

England’s third one-day international against West Indies was delayed by half an hour after the touring side were caught in traffic on their way to the Kia Oval. West Indies are staying in a hotel in Chelsea Harbour — less than three miles away from the ground — but their team bus got stuck in gridlocked traffic around Parliament Square, which meant they didn’t arrive until about 12.45pm for a scheduled 1pm start.