- Orr aims for a “fresh start” at Middlesex after problems in Hampshire. Elsewhere, Essex sign George Bell while Ben Mike moves to Glamorgan. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8. 2023 Shane Warne Australia v New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 1, at the WACA, Perth, Thursday 20 November 1997 Faf du Plessis on the words of support he gave to Steven Smith after the ball-tampering charge was revealed in 2018. New Zealand vs India 2nd T20I – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi comes on as New Zealand and India prepare for another brawl. Dew is likely to play a big role again in Christchurch and the team that wins the toss will prefer to chase Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to open the second match, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026. India’s batting coach is excited about Naman Dhir’s potential and says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is learning a lot even when he is not playing. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to miss, New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 When batting in white-ball cricket, it matters less where the head or feet are than what the hands are doing. Pratika Rawal reaches her fourth ODI century, India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026 NZ A v Ind A – Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Ben Lister, Mitch Hay in prestigious new New Zealand A team The New Zealand A team has 19 members, but players will be rotated – 13 will be available for each of the three four-day matches his, the rest will be released for Ford Trophy Rhys Mariu drives on international debut, New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Hamilton, ril 2, 2025. Shikhar Mohan will replace KL Rahul, who will only play the first four-day match before joining the Indian ODI team. Shikhar Mohan scores half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Day 1, Nagpur, October 25, 2025 Rashid Khan finished with 3 for 41, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Tri-Series Final, Sharjah, October 23, 2026 A concussion, neck problems and low scores – Steven Smith will be the Wanting to change things in Newlands, which was the scene of the Sandpergate scandal. Steven Smith’s neck required medical attention after surviving a close call in the 27th match, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026. Australia have lost two of their last four Tests overwhelmingly, and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batter at a time – has hurt them the most. Travis Head batted for Australia after their follow-up match, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Marnus Labuschagne returns, his Test career hanging by a thread, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026. 2026 SA vs Aus, 2nd Test – Despite rain, nerves and late drama, South Africa shows their championship ability. The hosts rediscovered their champion spirit, turning adversity into opportunity and faith into victory that revived the series. Matthew Breetzke’s attempt to dismiss Steven Smith created this dramatic moment, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, October 22, 2026 South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia fails to ‘get over the cracks’ after struggling innings Australia must seriously consider changing its batting line-up for the crucial Test in Ce Town. Steven Smith fell to Kagiso from Rabada, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, October 22, 2026 Rabada’s spirit, Jansen’s performance and Bavuma’s own runs ensured a strong response from the WTC champions after their defeat in Durban last week. Temba Bavuma kept it all in and then let it all out as he reached three figures, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 3, October 20, 2026. Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting a six on the penultimate ball to win the game. Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting a six to win the match. penultimate ball, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Harry Brook was in illustrious company at Pindi – but the only stat that mattered was his team’s defeat. Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double century, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Sri Lanka celebrates victory after chasing 430, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 2026 Ali Orr celebrates his century in the final, Metro Bank One-Day Cup Final, Trent Bridge, September 20, 2025 Middlesex have Ali Orr, the batsman once considered future The Test opener was traded, signed from Hampshire on a three-year contract.
- Orr, 25, made a surprise move from his boyhood club Sussex to Hampshire three years ago after falling out with director of cricket Paul Farbrace, but failed to take off as hoped.
- He was a prolific goalscorer in the One-Day Cup but averaged just 23.48 in 15 County Championship games for Hampshire and has now agreed to move to his third county.
Orr aims for a “fresh start” at Middlesex after problems in Hampshire. Elsewhere, Essex sign George Bell while Ben Mike moves to Glamorgan. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8. 2023 Shane Warne Australia v New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 1, at the WACA, Perth, Thursday 20 November 1997 Faf du Plessis on the words of support he gave to Steven Smith after the ball-tampering charge was revealed in 2018. New Zealand vs India 2nd T20I – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi comes on as New Zealand and India prepare for another brawl. Dew is likely to play a big role again in Christchurch and the team that wins the toss will prefer to chase Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to open the second match, New Zealand vs India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026. India’s batting coach is excited about Naman Dhir’s potential and says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is learning a lot even when he is not playing. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued to miss, New Zealand v India, 1st T20I, Christchurch, October 22, 2026 When batting in white-ball cricket, it matters less where the head or feet are than what the hands are doing. Pratika Rawal reaches her fourth ODI century, India v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Vadodara, October 23, 2026 NZ A v Ind A – Rhys Mariu, Henry Nicholls, Ben Lister, Mitch Hay in prestigious new New Zealand A team The New Zealand A team has 19 members, but players will be rotated – 13 will be available for each of the three four-day matches his, the rest will be released for Ford Trophy Rhys Mariu drives on international debut, New Zealand v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Hamilton, ril 2, 2025. Shikhar Mohan will replace KL Rahul, who will only play the first four-day match before joining the Indian ODI team. Shikhar Mohan scores half-century for Jharkhand, Vidarbha vs Jharkhand, Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Day 1, Nagpur, October 25, 2025 Rashid Khan finished with 3 for 41, Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, Tri-Series Final, Sharjah, October 23, 2026 A concussion, neck problems and low scores – Steven Smith will be the Wanting to change things in Newlands, which was the scene of the Sandpergate scandal. Steven Smith’s neck required medical attention after surviving a close call in the 27th match, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026. Australia have lost two of their last four Tests overwhelmingly, and the lack of partnerships – or more than one batter at a time – has hurt them the most. Travis Head batted for Australia after their follow-up match, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Simon Harmer celebrates a wicket, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, 21 October 2026 Marnus Labuschagne returns, his Test career hanging by a thread, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 4, October 21, 2026. 2026 SA vs Aus, 2nd Test – Despite rain, nerves and late drama, South Africa shows their championship ability. The hosts rediscovered their champion spirit, turning adversity into opportunity and faith into victory that revived the series. Matthew Breetzke’s attempt to dismiss Steven Smith created this dramatic moment, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, October 22, 2026 South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test 2026-27 – Pat Cummins – Australia fails to ‘get over the cracks’ after struggling innings Australia must seriously consider changing its batting line-up for the crucial Test in Ce Town. Steven Smith fell to Kagiso from Rabada, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 5, October 22, 2026 Rabada’s spirit, Jansen’s performance and Bavuma’s own runs ensured a strong response from the WTC champions after their defeat in Durban last week. Temba Bavuma kept it all in and then let it all out as he reached three figures, South Africa vs Australia, 2nd Test, Gqeberha, Day 3, October 20, 2026. Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting a six on the penultimate ball to win the game. Janith Liyanage celebrates with her teammates after hitting a six to win the match. penultimate ball, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Harry Brook was in illustrious company at Pindi – but the only stat that mattered was his team’s defeat. Will Jacks congratulates Harry Brook on his double century, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 Sri Lanka celebrates victory after chasing 430, England v Sri Lanka, Tri-Series, October 22, 2026 2026 Ali Orr celebrates his century in the final, Metro Bank One-Day Cup Final, Trent Bridge, September 20, 2025 Middlesex have Ali Orr, the batsman once considered future The Test opener was traded, signed from Hampshire on a three-year contract.
Orr, 25, made a surprise move from his boyhood club Sussex to Hampshire three years ago after falling out with director of cricket Paul Farbrace, but failed to take off as hoped. He was a prolific goalscorer in the One-Day Cup but averaged just 23.48 in 15 County Championship games for Hampshire and has now agreed to move to his third county. “I am delighted to be joining Middlesex, a club that is moving in a positive direction with extremely talented young players,” Orr said.
“It’s a new beginning for me and I’m looking forward to competing in all three formats and continually making a difference in the team.” Middlesex head coach Peter Fulton said he was “delighted” to sign Orr. “He is a very talented player who has already proven he can succeed at this level of cricket,” Fulton said. “We see real potential in his game and believe a fresh start at Middlesex can help him score big points again and provide more competition for places in our top flight.” George Bell led the Lancashire rearguard at Old Trafford, Lancashire vs Kent, County Championship, Division One, Old Trafford, May 5, 3024. Two more counties announced new signings on Wednesday.
Wicketkeeper George Bell signed a two-year contract with Essex after a successful loan move from Lancashire last month and all-rounder Ben Mike agreed a deal with Glamorgan after his contract with Leicestershire expired. Bell, a former England under-19 goalkeeper, has signed an emergency loan deal with Jordan Cox (England), Michael Pepper and Simon Fernandes (both injured) all unavailable. He made three half-centuries during the championship run as Essex narrowly avoided relegation and was named the club’s Player of the Month for September.
“I’m delighted to be signing with Essex permanently for the next two years,” he said. “It’s an exciting opportunity that I want to grab with both hands and I can’t wait to get back out there with the boys before the 2027 season… I believe it’s an environment that will help me develop my game and hopefully contribute to Essex’s wins and trophies.” Mike, who also played for Yorkshire, was in the Leicestershire team in all formats last year. “I’m really excited to be joining Glamorgan and starting this new journey in my career,” he said.
“This is a club with a proud history but the recent successes, ambition and direction of the club are very exciting.” Elsewhere, Somerset announced that Thomas Rew – who recently received his first international call-up in Australia for the upcoming England T20Is – has signed a new contract with the club until the end of the 2029 season. Ali Orr celebrates his century in the final, Metro Bank One-Day Cup Final, Trent Bridge, 20 September 2025
