Phillip Stirling

@GeorgeDobell1 @Harmy611 is following on county cricketer coming back this year? @TheCricketerMag @Cricket_TS

@UTCInAllDepts It’s certainly a worry, if nothing happens with the stadium I could see the ownership group walking away

@PhilStirling My big fear is that it doesn’t happen at all and the owners sell up because of lack of local authority support.

Feels like #afcb stadium plans and my season ticket isn't going to happen. Very disappointing. afcb.co.uk/news/2026/marc…

@ClarksonsFarm1 Says the account pretending to be someone else

@WG_RumblePants @Sathish12369 Daddy says it’s fine!

@Sathish12369 There’s a totally reasonable explanation. It’s Jay Shah’s world. We’re just living in it.

YES!!!

@CitizenK @NoContextCounty I think Jimmy misses more with injury than Woakes

@NoContextCounty Anderson, Woakes will miss too many games through injury.

Who takes more wickets this season, Anderson or Woakes?

@WestHamPlace Alex Scott has been better this season that both starting tonight

Jordan Henderson starting for England in 2026 and less than 3 months before a World Cup is a damning indictment of England’s midfield depth

@sportsmadme @FreyaWoods8 He was awesome in Pakistan in the series win, no doubt the most talented English bowler but won’t be back in with the trust issues

@FreyaWoods8 Decent at home but shit abroad

I’d quite like to see him back in the side….

@ToppersSnr The two Richard’s bottling sacking Key a close second

Simply, we share the same view!

@CricketFanBob Criticism of McCullum is criticism of rob key, we would be in a better place with harmy in the setup, knows the county game really well as well

Harmison can pipe down, won't criticise Key

@sarkarstix He’s the CEO of his own game and values the England shirt. All players make decisions to benefit them personally an he’s done the same, just a lot of twitter warriors when you don’t worship daddy India and the IPL

Ben Duckett’s last-minute withdrawal from the IPL is not just a “difficult personal decision,” it’s a serious breach of professional commitment that undermines the very structure of franchise cricket. When a player enters the IPL auction and is picked by a franchise like Delhi Capitals, it sets off months of planning, strategy, and resource allocation. Pulling out at the eleventh hour disrupts team balance, forces last-minute scrambling, and disrespects both the franchise and its fanbase. Yes, international cricket is important but that cannot become a convenient excuse to walk away from signed contracts whenever it suits individual priorities. If players are allowed to opt in and out of the IPL at will, it sets a dangerous precedent that weakens the league’s credibility and operational integrity. The IPL and BCCI must take a firm, uncompromising stance here. This isn’t just about one player, it’s about protecting the sanctity of the tournament. A strong deterrent is essential: a multi-year ban from the IPL, and serious consideration of restricting participation in bilateral series involving India, must be on the table. Professional sport runs on accountability. You cannot enjoy the benefits of the IPL ecosystem and then abandon your obligations without facing consequences. If the league wants to maintain its global stature, such actions cannot go unpunished.

@mattylufc_ There’s so much talent there with him and it looked pretty obvious he was burnt out, stick with him I think and he’ll come good

Curious one is Jamie Smith. Unbelievable start to his test career but back end of the India series and Ashes he was terrible. Definitely James Rew and probably Jordan Cox will be right after his spot. God I’m buzzing for the County Championship to start, so much to keep an eye on

@KeithBrewe58044 Feels like Bilbao or another year with AFCB would be my guess

#afcb So we're led to believe that Andoni is on the wanted list of Crystal Palace to be their next head coach. I know he might leave us in the summer but this move is unlikely to be on many bingo cards. Cartoon AI is not real. Our AI very much is and he won't choose to go there.

@WG_RumblePants Just like picking Crawley and pope, the tolerance and acceptance of mediocrity

This has got to be the least surprising cricket news of the year. It’s almost not worth commenting on. Except for one thing — what message does it send? That failure doesn’t matter? That actions don’t have consequences? The ECB has got this decision wrong. Key and McCullum have outstayed their welcome. It’s high time to move on.

@Escort_emmanuel @SrikanthMX @manlike_Ovie @UtdDistrict I was at the game, I think I’ll leave it there

@PhilStirling @SrikanthMX @manlike_Ovie @UtdDistrict Can u refer me to two? I watched the game and didn't see medics on the pitch

🚨🎙️| Michael Carrick: "There was some added time that we haven't seen for a while..."

@Escort_emmanuel @SrikanthMX @manlike_Ovie @UtdDistrict There were plenty in the second half

@PhilStirling @SrikanthMX @manlike_Ovie @UtdDistrict Which injury?

@SrikanthMX @manlike_Ovie @UtdDistrict Multiple subs, VAR check for Bournemouth 1st goal, injuries. I get 9 may be a little high but in the ground I thought a minimum of 6/7

@PhilStirling @manlike_Ovie @UtdDistrict 9 minutes?

@manlike_Ovie @UtdDistrict Ha ha, maguire took an age to leave the field

@UtdDistrict The Cunha penalty was not reviewed, Amad’s didn’t get a check. The one against United didn’t take a minute to stand with the on-field decision. So where did that 9minutes come from. The ref should be suspended.

@henrywinter No Alex Scott is ridiculous

No Watkins, Trent, Shaw. Maguire, Mainoo, Calvert-Lewin, Solanke, Tomori return. Steele, Garner called up. Very significant squad, 35 names, World Cup 26 comes from this. #ENG

@chi_chi_lully @SamiMokbel_BBC You obviously don’t watch us that’s fine, he has been awesome

@PhilStirling @SamiMokbel_BBC Yes but haven’t been able to score

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott to lose his place in England squad with Everton’s James Garner a candidate to replace him. Man Utd defender Harry Maguire expected to be handed a recall today. Follow the squad news: bbc.co.uk/sport/football…