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Cricket Records and Second XI Life

Updated 2026-07-28 08:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Justin Greaves of the West Indies set a new cricket bowling record by becoming the first player to bowl five straight wicket maidens. Meanwhile, Sheridon Gumbs discusses life as a second XI cricketer after signing with Leicestershire.

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Al Jazeera

Justin Greaves sets new cricket bowling record with five wicket maiden

Greaves, a West Indies paceman, becomes the first player in Test history to bowl five straight wicket maidens.

2026-07-28 08:17 UTC

BBC Sport

'It's cut-throat' - what is it like to be a second XI cricketer?

Sheridon Gumbs, who has just signed a deal with Leicestershire after 18 months on trial, reveals what life can be like as a second XI cricketer.

2026-07-28 08:33 UTC