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Umpire Sue Redfern makes Blast history as Gloucestershire brush aside Middlesex

Redfern is the first female umpire to officiate on-field in a Vitality Blast fixture.

The Independent UK

Yorkshire end winless run while Robin Das inspires Essex

Somerset beat Kent in the night’s other Vitality Blast fixture.

The Independent UK

The problem spoiling England’s Ashes preparation – and the possible solution

England have a number of injury concerns heading into the summer, specifically around stress fractures in the back

The Independent UK

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Chris Wood warns wounded Hampshire cannot rely on repeat of ‘freak’ 2022 season

The south-coast county won 12 out of 13 matches after losing their first four to lift the Blast title last season.

The Independent UK

Will Jacks interview: Surrey star talks Vitality Blast, IPL injury blow and Jason Roy rivalry

As Will Jacks looks out upon his Surrey team-mates training at the Kia Oval and ponders how this ridiculously talented group have never won the Vitality Blast, he probably does not mean to bastardise Michael Jordan.

Evening Standard

Jos Buttler excited to be part of Lancashire’s Vitality Blast campaign

The 32-year-old is free to play 10 fixtures for the Lightning.

The Independent UK

Gimmick or terrific? Edgbaston doubleheader sparks off T20 Blast

This year’s competition features Birmingham-based bookends for the first time as the ECB sets its sights on sparking interest in the competition from the outset

The Guardian - UK

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Luke Wood says playing for Lancashire ‘my pride and joy’ ahead of Blast opener

Lancashire face Derbyshire at Edgbaston on Saturday.

The Independent UK

It’s probably unlikely – Jamie Overton thinks Ashes might come too soon for him

The fast bowler is no stranger to injuries.

The Independent UK

Cause of death revealed for Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie

Christine McVie died of an "ischemic stroke" in November, according to a report citing her death certificate.

Los Angeles Times

Gov. Greg Abbott calls for legislative action on school choice, property taxes and fentanyl in State of the State

During his biennial State of the State speech, the Republican governor named seven emergency items that lawmakers can vote on immediately.

The Texas Tribune

AJ Tye out to repeat BBL triumph in England's T20 Blast

AJ Tye, fresh from helping Perth Scorchers to the BBL title, has been signed by Northamptonshire to gun for English cricket's equivalent crown, the T20 Blast.

AAP

Coolio reportedly died without a will. Adult children will likely split his estate

Coolio reportedly died without a will, and seven of his children are likely to inherit his estate.

Los Angeles Times

New Year's Eve: Bristol's biggest and best events with tickets left

You'll have to be quick to grab the last tickets

Bristol Post

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The Guardian - UK

ECB’s Richard Thompson: ‘It’s not quite a Packer moment, but it’s a real risk’

The new chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board tells Ali Martin about the challenges of balancing multiple formats and expanding diversity

Evening Standard

Will Jacks interview: Positive T20 mindset has changed my game... before I just tried to survive

Surrey and Oval Invincibles star talks exclusively to Standard Sport as The Hundred begins

ABC News

Cricket Australia fears pandemic will create missing generation of players

There are fears a fall in the number of kids playing cricket for the first time could lead to a "missing generation" of batters, bowlers and fielders.

Daily Mirror

Laurie Evans lifts lid on life as a T20 star and the dilemmas facing England hopefuls

Laurie Evans is enjoying a career as a T20 globetrotter, having become a regular on the franchise circuit over the last few years and agreed a white-ball only deal with Surrey at the start of this season

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The Independent UK

Lancashire stay top while Surrey extend winning run in Vitality Blast

Somerset’s Rilee Rossouw became the top run-scorer in the competition with 85 against Essex.

The Independent UK

Stephen Eskinazi stars in record-breaking Middlesex win over Gloucestershire

Paul Stirling made the first century of the Vitality Blast season for Birmingham Bears.

Nottingham Post

Samit Patel back for 20th T20 campaign despite nightmare start while still at school

Notts Outlaws start their Vitality Blast campaign at home to Worcestershire Rapids on Friday (6.30pm)

The Independent UK

What are the ‘Waldman statements’ at the centre of Amber Heard’s countersuit against Johnny Depp

Depp’s lawyer Adam Waldman called Heard’s allegations of domestic abuse a ‘hoax’ and an ‘ambush’

The Independent UK

The Hundred and Vitality Blast can coexist, Warwickshire chief insists

Questions have been raised after reports of slow ticket sales for the Blast

Daily Mirror

'New ageing networks searching for the secret to long, happy lives'

The BLAST group is bringing together top experts from across the country to work toward common goals to help older people, and Dr Miriam Stoppard says the future looks bright

Daily Mirror

FIFA 22 ePremier League pro players blast 'unacceptable' equipment and demand changes

Several professional FIFA players who will be competing at the FIFA 22 ePremier League this weekend have voiced their fury at being provided with 50in TVs to compete on, rather than gaming monitors.

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