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Aaron McNicholas is the editor and a writer for ReadCricket. With several years of experience in sports journalism, he has contributed to organisations including Cricket Ireland, England Handball, Cricket World and Golf Today. A self-described inconsistent, loopy, leg spinner, Aaron has enjoyed far greater success writing about the game than playing it. Today, he specialises in cricket journalism, combining insight with a deep passion for the sport. Away from the keyboard, Aaron is often found behind the lens of a camera, capturing moments in Sport and wildlife photography.
Emilio Gay’s maiden Test half-century did more than help England secure a convincing 115-run victory over New Zealand. It offered a glimpse into an evolving philosophy within Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum’s England setup where patience and pragmatism are beginning to sit comfortably alongside aggression. A debut built on composure On a Lord’s surface that […]
The countdown is almost over as England prepares to welcome the biggest Women’s T20 World Cup in the tournament’s history, with 12 nations set to battle for global glory across some of the country’s most iconic cricket venues. Beginning on 12 June and culminating with the final at Lord’s on 5 July, the competition marks […]
The England and Wales Cricket Board has revised the start times for three of England’s upcoming T20 internationals against India this summer in a move designed to maximise television audiences in two of cricket’s biggest markets. The matches, which form part of India’s white-ball tour of England between July 1 and July 19, will now […]
England’s 115-run victory over New Zealand at Lord’s has been overshadowed by criticism of the pitch after the International Cricket Council handed the surface an “unsatisfactory” rating. The match raced towards a result and would likely have finished even sooner had rain not interrupted play. Following a review of the surface, ICC match referee Andy […]
India have opted to freshen up their pace resources ahead of a packed international calendar, with Prasidh Krishna replacing Mohammed Siraj in the T20I squad for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England. The decision comes as part of a workload management plan for Siraj, who has been one of India’s busiest fast bowlers across […]
England captain Ben Stokes could be facing one of the most significant moments of his leadership tenure after becoming the subject of an ECB investigation following an incident at a London nightclub just hours after England’s 115-run victory over New Zealand at Lord’s. Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson are both being examined by the […]
England head coach Brendon McCullum believes Ben Stokes is edging closer to rediscovering his best form with the bat despite a disappointing personal return in England’s opening Test victory over New Zealand at Lord’s. The England captain managed scores of 12 and nought during the 115-run win, although challenging conditions throughout the match ensured batting […]
India completed the most dominant victory in their Test history on Monday, crushing Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in New Chandigarh as debutant spinner Manav Suthar announced himself on the international stage with a remarkable six wicket haul. India 564 for 8 dec (Gill 126, Rahul 100, Saleem 6-140) beat Afghanistan 152 (Rahmat 60, Suthar 6-33, […]
Australia’s six match white ball tour of Bangladesh gets underway on June 9 with a three match ODI series in Dhaka before the action moves to Chattogram for three T20 Internationals. The tourists arrive as the world’s No. 3 ranked ODI side and will be eager to build momentum despite the absence of several senior […]
IPL 2026 will be remembered as the season when batting reached unprecedented heights. Boundaries flowed freely, mammoth totals became commonplace and several long standing records were swept aside in a tournament that delivered entertainment on an extraordinary scale. One of the most notable shifts came from Indian batters, who outscored and outpaced their overseas counterparts […]
The IPL 2026 season was defined by fearless batting, relentless scoring and standout performances under pressure. At the forefront stood Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose record-breaking campaign made him one of the easiest selections in recent Team of the Tournament history. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad contributing four players each, the final XII reflects the […]
Sri Lanka will head into the second ODI against West Indies with confidence soaring after a commanding all-round performance in the series opener at Sabina Park. Having secured a convincing 41-run victory in Kingston, the visitors now stand one win away from sealing the series while the hosts face a crucial battle to keep the […]