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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.
At a glance Bangladesh produced a stirring fightback in Mirpur to claim their first-ever home Test victory over Pakistan with a commanding 104-run triumph at the Shere Bangla National Stadium. The hosts wrapped up the win in dramatic fashion on the final evening as Pakistan crumbled from 68-2 to 163 all out while chasing 268. […]
At a glance South Africa have received a major boost ahead of this summer’s Women’s T20 World Cup in England with pace star Shabnim Ismail ending her international retirement and returning to the Proteas squad. The 37-year-old quick remains one of the most feared bowlers in the women’s game and returns as South Africa’s leading […]
At a glance England’s preparations for the opening Test against New Zealand have suffered another setback after fast bowler Gus Atkinson was forced off with concussion symptoms during Surrey’s County Championship meeting with Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge. The England seamer was struck on the head twice by deliveries from fellow international Josh Tongue during Surrey’s […]
At a glance England survived a major scare to begin their summer with a dramatic one-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening women’s one-day international at Chester-le-Street. Stand-in captain Charlie Dean guided the hosts home in a chaotic finish as England recovered from a late collapse to edge past the White Ferns with 10 […]
At a glance Debutant Azan Awais announced himself on the Test stage with a composed century but Bangladesh edged ahead after Mehidy Hasan Miraz spun his side to a narrow first-innings lead on a rain-interrupted third day in Mirpur. Pakistan showed resilience in reply to Bangladesh’s 413 with the 21-year-old Awais producing a sparkling 103 […]
At a glance Senior Australian cricketers are weighing up their futures after a fresh round of contract negotiations with Cricket Australia sparked growing unease over player salaries and the financial direction of the Big Bash League. Several leading members of the national setup are yet to sign the initial contract offers presented for the 2026-27 […]
At a glance England has produced some of the most iconic figures in the history of women’s cricket. From trailblazing captains and elegant batters to world-class wicketkeepers and fearsome fast bowlers, these stars helped shape the modern game and inspired generations to follow. The debate over the Greatest England Women Cricketers of All Time is […]
At a glance Gujarat Titans surged into second place on the IPL table after producing a commanding 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals with a fourth consecutive win powered by Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and a clinical spell from Rashid Khan. Gill and Sai Sudharsan laid the platform with a sparkling opening stand before Rashid ripped […]
At a glance Bangladesh dominated large periods of the opening day in Mirpur but Pakistan roared back into contention on day two thanks to a stunning debut innings from Azan Awais and a brilliant spell from Mohammad Abbas. After Abbas carved through the Bangladesh lower order to finish with a superb five wicket haul, Pakistan […]
At a glance Sam Cook has spent most of his career existing in the space between recognition and selection. Every season seems to end with the same conversation: surely now England cannot ignore him any longer. Yet somehow they always have. The numbers stopped being ordinary a long time ago. Nearly 350 first-class wickets at […]
At a glance Hardik Pandya has once again emerged at the centre of India’s T20I captaincy conversation as uncertainty grows around the future of current skipper Suryakumar Yadav during IPL 2026. Fresh reports suggest the Indian team management and selectors are considering a leadership reset ahead of the next T20I cycle with Hardik now viewed […]
At a glance Bangladesh seized the early advantage in the opening Test against Pakistan at Mirpur as captain Najmul Hossain Shanto produced a commanding century to guide the hosts to 301 for 4 at stumps on Friday. Despite Pakistan making the expected decision to bowl first on a surface carrying a healthy tinge of grass, […]