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The UK cricket cockpit

Know what to watch. Know why it matters.

Start with the next televised match in UK time, then move into the series stakes, county run-in, women’s game and the tactical details that reward a closer watch.

Seasonal dashboard

What matters now

A dated editorial briefing built from official schedules—not a generic list of competitions.

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Watch next

The next confirmed UK broadcasts, with times shown in Europe/London and the named channel kept visible.

Full TV Guide

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Series and tournament windows

The bigger calendar blocks behind individual listings, each tied to an official source.

Open calendar

Checking official competition windows…

Tactical notebook

Why the second new ball changes a Test innings

After 80 overs the fielding side may take a new ball. A harder seam can restore swing and carry, but it can also travel faster from the bat. Captaincy becomes a trade-off between wicket threat, scoring risk and the condition of the old ball.

Read the bowling guide

Major competitions

Routes into the formats, stakes and television windows that define the year.

All competitions

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Original analysis, then headlines

Whatchan’s original Sports Guru work comes first; attributed publisher links provide a secondary pulse.

News hub

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