Kate Cross reveals shock at being signed by Northern Superchargers in the women’s Hundred

Kate Cross, the England seamer, has revealed her shock at being signed by Northern Superchargers in Thursday’s Hundred draft, having captained Manchester Originals in the competition’s first two seasons. Cross had spoken to the Originals ahead of the draft, who gave her a verbal be sure that they would signal… Keep reading

Jonny Bairstow ruled out of IPL 2023; Australia’s Matthew Short named replacement

Jonny Bairstow will not play IPL 2023 as the England wicketkeeper-batter, who plays for Punjab Kings, continues to get well from the freak injury he picked up final September. ESPNcricinfo has learned that uncapped Australian batter Matthew Short will be Bairstow’s replacement for the 2023 season.Kings, via the BCCI, had… Keep reading