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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.
As India switch gears from the frenetic pace of the Indian Premier League to the traditional demands of Test cricket, Kuldeep Yadav has admitted the transition is one of the toughest challenges modern cricketers face. The experienced left-arm wrist spinner has spent the past fortnight preparing specifically for India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan, ensuring he […]
Cricket witnessed one of its most memorable upsets on this day in 2009 when Netherlands shocked England by four wickets in the opening match of the ICC World Twenty20 at Lord’s. Chasing 163 for victory after England posted 162-5, the Dutch appeared to be facing an uphill battle before producing a dramatic late charge that […]
Jofra Archer’s absence from England’s opening Test against New Zealand has become one of the biggest talking points ahead of the summer, with many questioning why one of the country’s premier fast bowlers is unavailable despite holding a central contract. England begin their first Test series in five months at Lord’s without Archer, who recently […]
England captain Ben Stokes has dismissed suggestions that a dramatic overhaul is needed following his side’s disappointing Ashes campaign in Australia, insisting the foundations remain strong as the team prepares for a fresh challenge against New Zealand at Lord’s. With England returning to Test action on Thursday, attention has turned to how the team responds […]
Australia captain Pat Cummins has suggested he could sit out the 2027 Indian Premier League as he prepares for what promises to be one of the most demanding periods of his international career. The veteran fast bowler, who has led Sunrisers Hyderabad in recent IPL seasons, says Australia’s packed calendar featuring a major Test tour […]
Few moments in cricket history have been replayed, analysed and admired quite like Shane Warne’s legendary Ball of the Century at Old Trafford in 1993. England batsman Mike Gatting had built a reputation as one of the game’s most confident players against spin. When a relatively unknown 23-year-old Australian leg spinner with bleached blond hair […]
Pakistan Women and West Indies Women are set to meet in a fascinating WODI contest in Dublin, with both teams looking to build momentum in Irish conditions. The match presents a clash between Pakistan’s disciplined approach and the attacking style that has become synonymous with the Caribbean side. Pakistan aim to continue recent progress Pakistan […]
Surrey will have the opportunity to put recent setbacks behind them when they welcome rivals Middlesex in a much anticipated Vitality T20 Blast clash on Wednesday evening. Despite suffering back-to-back defeats over the weekend, Surrey remain strong favourites heading into the latest chapter of one of county cricket’s most familiar rivalries. The South Group contenders […]
The West Indies launch their 2026 home season on Wednesday when they face Sri Lanka in the opening ODI at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. With all three matches of the series set to be played at the same venue, both teams know a strong start could shape the outcome of what promises to be […]
• Wyatt-Hodge backs Sophia Dunkley ahead of World Cup• England opener predicts ‘fireworks’ in India series decider• Dunkley tipped for long-awaited return to top form Danni Wyatt-Hodge believes Sophia Dunkley is closing in on a major innings as England continue their preparations for the Women’s T20 World Cup, with the experienced opener backing her teammate […]
The International Cricket Council is preparing to introduce a trial that could significantly reduce one of Test cricket’s most persistent frustrations, with pink balls set to be used during periods of bad light in traditionally scheduled red ball matches. Following its Board meeting in Ahmedabad, the ICC announced the move to keep play on the […]
The Hundred will introduce a brand-new trophy this summer that recognises the collective achievements of each franchise’s men’s and women’s teams, marking another step in the competition’s commitment to treating both sides of the game as one. Since its launch in 2021, The Hundred has staged men’s and women’s matches as double-headers at the same […]