Cricket

"Lots of energy, lots of excitement but lot’s of reward for the hard-work!" Southport & Birkdale CC chairman Andrew Carney sat down with Merseysportlive to discuss the fantastic news.

Liverpool CC captain Matty Jackson says his side are targeting a top half finish, as the opening day of the L&DCC First Division season fast approaches. Jackson’s team finished ninth last season, during a campaign which the Liverpool skipper says was all about consolidating their status in the division.

A rural village in the heart of Cheshire seems an unlikely place for the best female bowler in the world to hail from. Alvanley, near Helsby, has a population of less than 500, but it is the home  of the world’s number one ranked bowler, Sophie Ecclestone.

No one could ever imagine Liverpool could have an impact on West Indian cricket - but thanks to Dave Goodall, that has certainly been the case. Merseysportlive reporter Tom Morley finds out more.

George Lavelle is hoping Lancashire can bounce back from last season's disappointment and win the County Championship. The 21-year-old wicketkeeper hails from Ormskirk and signed a new contract with Lancashire in early 2022.

Lancashire’s Sophie Ecclestone powered England Women into the World Cup Final, taking six wickets in a demolition of South Africa. This will be England's sixth World Cup Final, as they aim to defend their title and claim their fifth World Cup against Australia on Sunday.

Lancashire's Saqib Mahmood caught the eye on his test debut as England drew the second test with West Indies in Barbados. After a series opening draw in Antigua, both sides were hoping to take the lead in the second test.

Lancashire and England cricketer Liam Livingstone has signed for Punjab Kings ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League season that starts in April. With the Kings beating Bengaluru to his signature, the £1.1 million move that took place at the league auction this weekend makes him the most expensive foreign player to play in this year’s competition.

The English Cricket Board (ECB) has today announced their 15-player squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup which begins on 4th March in New Zealand.

We take a look at England's top 5 oldest post war cricketers