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ECB accused of allowing non-disabled players to take place of disabled cricketers in top domestic league

Governing board faces claims of blocking international pathwayParent says LD players are ‘quietly put to one side’The England and Wales Cricket Board has been accused of allowing non-disabled players to participate in its Disability Premier League, blocking the pathway to international cricket.The parents of Jai Charan and Alex Jervis – both former England internationals who have diagnosed learning disabilities – say their sons have been replaced in the DPL by players who do not meet the disability criteria under the ECB’s assessment process. Continue reading...

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Maxwell, Konstas dropped as Cricket Australia reveal new contract list

Cricket Australia has surprisingly dropped star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell from their 2026-27 contracted players list, prioritizing Test specialists for a demanding schedule. Youngster Sam Konstas and paceman Jhye Richardson also missed out, with veteran Jake Weatherald earning a contract. This move signals a strong focus on the longest format of the game.

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