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The Thorpe I Knew: A Wife's Raw Account of Cricket Legend's Battle with Depression

Graham Thorpe, former England cricket star, brought joy to those around him before depression took..

That Awkward Moment When 30,000 Cricket Fans' Phones Start Screaming Mid-Match

England's cricket team faces an unusual disruption during their third ODI against South Africa this ..

Botham's Granddaughter Just Broke the Internet (Again)

Imani-Jayne Botham, granddaughter of cricket legend Ian Botham, has sent social media into a frenzy ..

The Cricket Decision That's Got Everyone Talking (And My Body Thanking Me)

Jamie Overton has walked away from the Ashes at age 31, choosing to protect his knees rather than..

We Lost Another One: Ken Shuttleworth Gone at 80

Cricket legend Ken Shuttleworth has died at 80, with few details released about his passing. The..

That Famous Cricket Photo? Yeah, It's Not What You Think

Cricket's famous Flintoff-Lee photo has been misunderstood for two decades. The image of Freddie..

Watching Freddie's Kid Smash His First Match Made Me Feel Ancient

Corey Flintoff, son of cricket legend Freddie, made his debut for Kent Spitfires yesterday. The..

Cricket Lost a Giant: Bob Simpson's Gone and I'm Still Processing It

Australian cricket legend Bob Simpson has died at 89, leaving an immense void in the sport. The..

The Guy Who Nailed Ponting Now Sells Cricket Gear (And Yeah, It's Complicated)

Gary Pratt, the substitute fielder who famously ran out Ricky Ponting during the 2005 Ashes, now..

Bumble's Back? Lloyd Drops Major Hint About Sky Sports Return

Cricket legend David Bumble Lloyd has hinted at a potential return to Sky Sports commentary. The..

TNT Sports Grabs The Ashes Again - And That's Bad News for England

TNT Sports has secured rights to broadcast The Ashes tour to Australia, along with ODI tours to New ..

Mohammed Siraj's Ronaldo Celebration Has England Fans Losing Their Minds

Mohammed Siraj sparked controversy with his Ronaldo-style Siu celebration after bowling out Gus..

I Just Watched England Throw Away Victory in the Most Brutal Way Possible

England have thrown away victory in brutal fashion at The Oval, needing just 35 runs with four..

That One-Armed Hero Moment: When Cricket Gets Properly Mental

England stand 35 runs away from victory at The Oval after a rollercoaster day of cricket. Joe Root ..

Chris Hughes Gets the Boot: BBC Ditches Reality Star from Cricket Coverage

Former Love Island star Chris Hughes has been dropped from BBC's Hundred cricket coverage after..

Chris Woakes' Career Might Be Over After Brutal Shoulder Injury

England all-rounder Chris Woakes has suffered a potentially career-ending shoulder dislocation..

Woakes' Nightmare: When Cricket Gods Turn Cruel

Chris Woakes has likely been ruled out of the Fifth Test against India after suffering what..

When Freddie Flintoff Met His Real-Life Superheroes Again

Freddie Flintoff returned to St. George's Hospital to thank the medical team who reconstructed his..

Stokes is Out and I'm Honestly Gutted

England captain Ben Stokes will miss the decisive final Test against India at The Oval due to a..

Stokes Crocked: England's Captain Misses Series Finale After Shoulder Disaster

England captain Ben Stokes will miss the series finale at The Oval after suffering a grade three..

When Cricket Coaches Lose Their Cool: The Oval Meltdown That Had Everyone Talking

Cricket coach Gautam Gambhir sparked controversy at The Oval after a heated confrontation with..

Ben Stokes Takes One for the Team (Right in the Crown Jewels)

England cricket captain Ben Stokes suffered a painful blow to the groin from Mohammed Siraj's 85mph ..

When Cricket's Golden Boy Couldn't Find His Way Back

Graham Thorpe, England cricket legend, died by suicide last August at 55. A coroner confirmed..

The Heartbreaking Truth About Graham Thorpe's Final Months

Cricket legend Graham Thorpe's final months revealed in heartbreaking detail at Surrey inquest. ..

Cricket's Cruelest Moment: When Pant's Own Shot Turned Against Him at Old Trafford

Cricket delivered a brutal blow to Rishabh Pant at Old Trafford yesterday. The Indian..

When Cricket's Golden Boy Begged His Wife to Help Him Die

Cricket legend Graham Thorpe begged wife to help him end his life at a Swiss clinic, an inquest..

This Historic Cricket Ground Just Turned Into a Swimming Pool (And It's Breaking My Heart)

Canterbury's historic Spitfire Ground has been completely submerged by floodwaters, transforming..

The Most Bonkers Cricket Finish I've Ever Witnessed - And I've Seen Some Stuff

A dramatic cricket finish at Lord's has left fans stunned as England defeated India in..

When Your Grandpa's a Snooker Legend But You Choose Cricket Instead

Jimmy White, the legendary snooker player, proudly shared a photo of his 17-year-old grandson..

Wait, Did Roy Hodgson and Alec Stewart Just Become Lord's Most Unlikely Cricket Buddies?

Roy Hodgson and Alec Stewart were spotted watching cricket together at Lord's, creating an..

Atherton Absolutely Loses It Over Cricket's Slowest Test Match

Cricket legend Michael Atherton has erupted over slow play at Lord's during England vs India. The..

The Woman Behind the Red: Ruth Strauss and Why Lords Goes Crimson

The Woman Behind the Red: Ruth Strauss and Why Lords Goes Crimson Andrew Strauss may be known for..

When Ladybirds Literally Stopped Cricket at Lord's (Yes, Really)

Cricket at Lord's witnessed an unprecedented interruption yesterday when a swarm of ladybirds..

Red Caps at Lord's: The Heartbreaking Story Behind England's Tribute

England players don red caps at Lord's in the third Test against India, continuing a poignant..

The Woman Behind England's Cricket King: Daniella Lloyd Isn't Your Average WAG

England's cricket legend Jimmy Anderson retires this week after a storied career spanning over 20..

This South African Captain Just Did Something That Made Me Believe in Sports Again

South African captain Wiaan Mulder has stunned the cricket world by declaring while on 367 not out, ..

Cricket's Golden Girl Just Broke the Internet (Again)

Grace Hayden, 22-year-old daughter of cricket legend Matthew Hayden, has captivated social media..

The Day Freddie Flintoff Almost Became Big Fred and Wrestled at WrestleMania

Cricket legend Freddie Flintoff nearly became WWE wrestler Big Fred after retiring from cricket in..

Archer's Test Dreams Hit Another Snag

Jofra Archer's Test cricket return faces another setback due to a family emergency, forcing him to..

Cricket Legend Wayne Ned Larkins Dies at 71 - The Man Who Made History Against the West Indies

Cricket legend Wayne Ned Larkins has died at 71 after a short illness. The former England batsman..

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