The Cricketer Magazine | June 2026
The June issue of The Cricketer looks ahead to the eagerly anticipated men’s Test series between England and New Zealand, and the women’s T20 World Cup, hosted in this country. The cover also reflects a look back in time, to that magical sporting summer of 1966.
• Award-winning author David Kynaston recalls two unforgettable Tests
• Andrew Alderson previews the England v New Zealand Test series
• A preview of the Women’s T20 World Cup, with a look at all 12 teams
– Nick Friend assesses England Women’s T20 World Cup chances
– Melinda Farrell says batting firepower still gives Australia every chance
– Annesha Ghosh believes India can add another title if they improve their catching
Also in the issue:
• Former England captain Nasser Hussain answers your questions each month
• Interview with Ian Smith, the ex-New Zealand keeper now commentator
• Sanjog Gupta, the CEO of the ICC, talks to George Dobell
• George Dobell on reports that non-Hundred counties have held crisis talks
• Huw Turbervill on Sobers, Hurst and the summer of 1966
• Vic Marks watches Joe Root reign for Yorkshire against Somerset
• Paul Edwards’ Big Match is at Headingley, where Yorkshire face Sussex
• Jarrod Kimber previews the forthcoming T20 Vitality Blast
• Grace Ballinger is the latest current player to write for The Cricketer
• Photographer Gareth Copley-Jones’ finest pictures of England men in action
• Mike Selvey recalls a previous use of subs in the County Championship
• Tanya Aldred looks at Surrey CCC’s scheme to allow people to work at The Oval
• Alex Smith on why his favourite cricketer is James Vince
• We find out whatever happened to Roger Prideaux
• How Bournville Cricket Club is enjoying a sweet new lease of life
• Early action in the 2026 Cawston Press Village Cup
• We report on the inaugural Knight-Stokes Cup
• Jase Kilvo aka Freddie Skintoff, singer of punk band Geoffrey Oi!Cott, on why he loves cricket
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in The Cricketer Magazine June 2026.