The PCB managing director Wasim Khan has extended the invitation although it is understood South Africa have not committed to it just yet
Friday, May 31, 2019
Saving runs, scoring runs ... it's all the same for Jason Roy
Stokes stole the plaudits, but England's stunning fielding against South Africa was a major factor in their win
WI just want to be aggressive, even if we give up runs - Holder
After decimating Pakistan with their bouncer barrage, the West Indies captain said you can plenty more where that came from
ICC to give full refunds after Trent Bridge ticket delays
Queues of "1600-1700 people" caused some fans to miss the start of Pakistan-West Indies game
Russell's spell was the turning point - Sarfaraz Ahmed
The Pakistan captain refuted the idea that his batsmen couldn't handle West Indies' short-pitched bowling, and put their heavy defeat down to poor shot selection
Andre Russell confident of fitness for Australia clash
The allrounder limped heavily after the match with his left knee hampering his movement
Tamim Iqbal to undergo x-ray after wrist injury in nets
Opener gives Bangladesh another injury concern ahead of opening World Cup fixture against South Africa
Warner fit to play as Australia brace for early spin test
The spin of Rashid Khan and a serviceable bevy of seam and swing operatives present the opportunity for Afghanistan to trip up Finch's men early
Oshane Thomas and Andre Russell keep it short and to the point as Pakistan are routed
West Indies lay a marker by crushing Pakistan with 36.2 overs to spare at Trent Bridge
Settled New Zealand take aim at ragtag Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper Tom Latham has resumed training at full tilt and is set to return from a finger injury
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'Just because you are black, you shouldn't be gifted opportunities' - Kagiso Rabada
At the highest level, players should be picked on merit; transformation should be trialled at the grassroots, says the South African paceman
David Warner to open in Australia's first World Cup match if fully fit on match eve
Justin Langer says decision on glute injury won't be left until match day to be fair to player missing out
'No way! You cannot do that!': What they said about Ben Stokes' world-beating catch
All the buzz about that incredible dismissal
David Willey, Duanne Olivier ponder roads less travelled as Yorkshire draw with Hampshire
No stopping Gary Ballance as he brings up another ton to knock on England selectors' door
Pakistan have the runs, but do they have the speed?
With two power-packed line-ups in West Indies and England first up at a high-scoring Trent Bridge, Pakistan's top order might need to look at their scoring rates
Jeetan Patel's 12 wickets eclipses Gareth Batty's 10 as Warwickshire defeat Surrey
Surrey's title defence looks unlikely as Warwickshire break losing streak with 130-run win
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer lead England to imposing win
The hosts began their World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, with four half-centuries, an astonishing boundary catch, and the birth of a new superstar
Marnus Labuschagne knock keeps Glamorgan unbeaten as match with Sussex is drawn
Nick Selman falls one short of century as Glamorgan withstand Luke Wells five-for
Tim Murtagh six-for delivers Middlesex's first win of the season
Veteran seamer helps run through Worcestershire as Middlesex wrap up 127-run victory on final day
Simon Harmer takes 11 wickets to seal Essex win over Kent
Daniel Bell-Drummond fifty in vain as off-spinner becomes leading Championship wicket-taker
Matt Taylor five-for secures draw for Gloucestershire against Lancashire
Taylor claims career-best figures after middle two days lost to weather
Who is Sachin Tendulkar waiting to watch at the World Cup?
Indian legend hopes the long gap Virat Kohli's team has between the warm-ups and the tournament opener won't affect preparations
Cricket Australia poach new Big Bash League chief from AFL
Appointment comes at a time when the league finds itself at the crossroads
Tony Palladino bags seven wickets as Derbyshire's seamers finish off Leicestershire
Bowler adds two wickets to first-innings five-for in 65-run victory
BCCI's suspends Rinku Singh for taking part in Abu Dhabi T20 tournament
Such violations will not be tolerated in the future, and strict action will be taken, says the BCCI in a statement
Pakistan need quick fixes to break 10-match rut
At a ground where England made 481 not too long ago, their task will be cut out against West Indies
Sussex sign Australia's Alex Carey for Vitality Blast
Australia keeper, currently in England for the World Cup, will be available for full Blast campaign
CSA to host Australia women after T20 World Cup
South Africa to also host emerging teams' series against Bangladesh in July
Live Report - England v South Africa
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Tim Paine saying 'prayers' for a fully fit James Pattinson for Ashes
Pattinson also met with Australia coach Justin Langer in Southampton last week to map out a plan over the coming months, which is likely to include more four-day games
Hayley Matthews' 107* off 62 completes whitewash
The opener struck her maiden T20I century to help West Indies clinch the series 3-0
Marnus Labuschagne hundred continues Glamorgan fightback
Australia international scores third ton of the season as Sussex bowlers continue to be repelled
Dawid Malan 124 presses Middlesex advantage despite bad weather
Middlesex extend lead to 352 in pursuit of first win after much of the day lost to rain
Gary Ballance's run-scoring feats appreciated in Yorkshire, if not England
Another 50-plus score in a season in which he currently averages more than 100 kept Yorkshire afloat
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
England's gung-ho v India's pragmatism: A tale of two different batting approaches
India believe they have reason to not aim too high because of their bowling attack. England think they need to aim higher because they don't have the out-and-out wicket-takers
Alastair Cook misses out on career first as Essex grind down Kent
Former England opener falls for 90 before arrival of rain gives the visitors a glimmer of hope
Derbyshire close in on victory despite Hasan Azad vigil
Regular breakthroughs on rain-interrupted day leave Leicestershire needing something special from their No. 3
Rain hits Warwickshire's hopes of victory push
Only 22 overs possible as Warwickshire look to stretch their lead over the champions
World Cup 2019 opening party - live
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Joe Denly puts World Cup disappointment behind him to focus on Ashes
'There's no point in me moping around' discarded squad member says
Years of World Cup planning, preparation and hurt all come down to this: England v South Africa
Two sides with arguably the most torrid tournament histories of them all kick off 2019 edition
South Africa look to Plan B and C without Dale Steyn
Faf du Plessis admits fast bowler's early absence recovering from injury is a 'big loss'
Eoin Morgan sets the stage as England seek to inspire a generation
Captain draws on England's women's side, who won a home World Cup in 2017, to show the effect it could have
SACA launches legal action against CSA
The South African Cricketers' Association have filed a court application to have Cricket South Africa's decision to restructure domestic competition reviewed
Mashrafe to play Bangladesh's World Cup opener despite hamstring strain
Among the other injury concerns that Bangladesh, Tamim Iqbal, who missed the warm-up against India, is expected to be fit for the South Africa match
Gavin Robertson battling aggressive brain cancer
The former offspinner has undergone surgery to remove a brain tumour and is now set to begin an intensive course of chemo and radiation therapy
KL Rahul's century the biggest positive - Kohli
The India captain has hinted that KL Rahul has made a late push to take a key position in the middle order for the start of the World Cup
Sabbir v Mosaddek and other Bangladesh selection issues
Will Bangladesh change their plans for who the finisher will be and what is their best bowling combination to face South Africa?
Hampshire hold edge via Sam Northeast, James Fuller fifties
The visitors might have had a stronger advantage still but for two aberrant dismissals before lunch
Jeetan Patel wheels Warwickshire into ascendancy against champions Surrey
Captain bags four-for with only Ben Foakes marshalling resistance for Surrey, giving hosts a 105-run lead
Bowlers thrive as Wayne Madsen fifty gives Derbyshire edge
Tony Palladino five-for gives visitors the lead but Leicestershire hit back in final session
Tom Helm, Dawid Malan fire to put Middlesex on top
Fast bowler's five-for sees Worcestershire skittled before captain Dawid Malan notches unbeaten hundred
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Marnus Labuschagne battles for Glamorgan after Ben Brown ton
Sussex captain bats his side into a 234-run lead before Glamorgan find a response with the bat
Simon Harmer takes Essex back in time to Championship glory days
Essex spinner wheels away with support from three-man seam attack to help dismiss Kent for 182
'If I don't know what speed it's going to come out, the batters won't either' - Liam Plunkett
England's middle-innings enforcer determined to make speed variation his World Cup weapon
Overnight storm forces play to be called off for the day
Wet area on pitch means no play is possible on day two
Steyn ruled out of South Africa's tournament opener
The fast bowler didn't feature in the warm-up against Sri Lanka and only bowled off a few paces at training on Tuesday
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Three questions Australia still need to answer
Australia's warm-up in England brought three victories, but now Justin Langer has to finally nail down his starting XI for the opening game of the World Cup
Usman Khawaja stakes claim despite injury scare in World Cup warm-up
Batsman returns to make 89 against Sri Lanka after hobbling from the field when he was struck on the knee while fielding
Fidel Edwards blows some toes off to put Yorkshire on the back foot
Four wickets in 12 balls puts Hampshire back in command on rain-affected day
Phil Salt makes it two centuries in a row to compound visitors' woes
Nick Selman carries his bat but runs out of partners as Glamorgan are bowled out for 186
Tony Palladino bowls Derbyshire back into the match with 3 for 3
Visitors bowled out for 139 but 35-year-old seamer puts them back on track
Liam Norwell firing with bat and ball to lead Warwickshire hopes against relegation
New recruit follows nine wickets on debut last week with unbeaten half-century against Surrey
Monday, May 27, 2019
Middlesex bowlers strike back after Dawid Malan offers only true batting resistance
Tom Helm claims two wickets to put Worcestershire on the back foot
Saqib Mahmood claims four wickets to contain Gloucestershire
England Lions seamer ends bright start led by Miles Hammond's half-century
Alastair Cook century puts Essex in strong position against Kent
Former England captain hits first competitive ton since international retirement
'I'd rather be favourites than non-contenders' - Eoin Morgan on England's World Cup hopes
Eoin Morgan satisfied with ruthless dismissal of opposition, as England head to World Cup opener in ideal frame of mind
Priyank Panchal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Rahul Chahar lead India A to innings win
Dickwella's century the only bright spot for visitors in three-day loss
Usman Khawaja injury worries Australia ahead of World Cup opener
The batsman hobbled off the field after being struck on the left kneecap while trying to make a diving stop during the warm-up match against Sri Lanka
Scans clear Mark Wood of serious injury
Eoin Morgan and Adil Rashid, both injury concerns, are fine and ready to play the warm-up game against Afghanistan
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England are favourites for the World Cup -Glenn McGrath
McGrath is impressed by the way the World Cup hosts have gone about scoring runs in ODIs recently, and believes India and Australia are the other contenders for the Cup
How to follow the World Cup: fixtures, timings, head-to-heads
The World Cup gets underway at the end of May with Australia aiming to defend their title and win the trophy for a sixth time
Mark Wood 'confident' of recovery but scans on ankle still unknown
Fast bowler forced to leave field against Australia, still in race against time to be fit for World Cup
Mark Wood 'confident' of recovery but scans on ankle still unknown
Fast bowler forced to leave field against Australia, still in race against time to be fit for World Cup
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Steve Rhodes urges Shakib Al Hasan to show the World Cup why he's No. 1
'He's back as the world's No.1 allrounder - and that's where we think he belongs. But he's got a point to prove to make sure everybody else believes that'
Jonny Bairstow sees positives in chaotic World Cup warm-up defeat
As injuries force England to adapt, Bairstow believes tournament favourites are ready
Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher give West Indies women thumping victory
Taylor's 75 off 53 balls set the platform before the legspinner picked up 4 for 14 as Ireland were bundled out for 75
James Hildreth admits to bittersweet feeling after Somerset win last Lord's final
Batsman who hit winning run has mixed emotions over end of an era in domestic one-day cup
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West Indies ask JP Duminy-led South Africa to bat
South Africa won their first warm-up game against Sri Lanka, while this is West Indies' first preparatory fixture before the World Cup
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'Not the right place for me' - Jayawardene declines SLC World Cup offer
The former captain said Angelo Mathews should have been leading Sri Lanka, but he had to give up because he caved to cricket politics
Crowd abuse is 'water off a duck's back' as Steven Smith arrives in England with a hundred
Century sends message of ominous form as hosts are given reminder of Australian's qualities in opening warm-up
Lower-order contributions the biggest positive - Kohli
The India captain was pleased with his side's fightback after they were reduced to 39 for 4
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Somerset take charge despite Sam Northeast, James Fuller fifties
Somerset needed 244 to win after restricting the holders at Lord's, with Jamie Overton, Josh Davey and Tom Abell sharing seven wickets
Mark Wood and Jofra Archer give England more injury scares during Australia warm-up
Brace of injury worries for two fastest bowlers, as England concerns mount in lead-up to World Cup
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USA Cricket receives $1 billion boost to develop T20 league
USA Cricket selected ACE as its strategic partner to conclude a multi-stage evaluation process that began in November 2018
Barmy Army songs? Heckling from the crowd? All welcome, says Brad Haddin
Australia's fielding coach said he will be disappointed if the England fans weren't involved in the game
Friday, May 24, 2019
Michael Burgess signs two-year contract with Warwickshire
Wicketkeeper-batsman to make immediate loan move after agreeing to leave Sussex
Eoin Morgan mishap mars England preparations as Australia await in warm-up
England's smooth build-up hits a snag on eve of warm-up fixture at Southampton
Vijay Shankar hit on forearm on eve of first warm-up
No word yet from the BCCI on whether Vijay would need any scans and whether he would be available for the warm-up game against New Zealand
Monty Panesar opens up on mental health battles and hoping to play again
Former England spinner on suffering from "paranoia/schizophrenia" and setting the record straight with his new book
'Very tough event for corruptors to come near' - ICC ACU chief
Alex Marshall says he has written to known unscrupulous elements on ACU's radar and warned them they are "not invited" to the World Cup
Eoin Morgan sent for finger x-ray after fielding accident
England's preparations for the World Cup have received a potentially significant setback
Centurion to host Boxing Day Test, CSA announces 2019-20 fixtures
England to play four Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is before Australia arrive for limited-overs tour
World Cup Central: 'Asghar Afghan is still my captain' - Gulbadin Naib
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Slater returns to Nine for World Cup commentary
ESPNcricinfo understands he was spoken to by host broadcasters and reminded of the behavioural standards all commentators must uphold
Kent give Surrey a scare before match ends in a draw
Sean Dickson, Heino Kuhn shine with the bat as task proves too great for Surrey's bowlers
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Sussex may rue not making more of colossal batting show on first day of draw
Mir Hamza takes four wickets in second innings but Northamptonshire prove stubborn
PCB bans wives and family from travelling with team
Pakistan's World Cup squad will not be allowed to have their wives alongside them for the duration of the competition
Who will win the World Cup? The captains have their say
Is it England? Or India? Or Australia? Or is there a dark horse lurking?
Hampshire seem set fair for honours after emphatic win over Nottinghamshire
Isle of Wight fixture a triumph for Hants in more ways than one
Virat Kohli hails Jofra Archer's 'X-factor'
The India captain, however, had a word of warning for England's big-hitting batsmen, saying going gung-ho from ball one can backfire in the knockouts
Bowlers, Lizelle Lee secure series for South Africa women
After Pakistan were limited to 125 for 5, the opener hit an unbeaten 75 to help the hosts ace the chase with nine wickets and nearly five overs to spare
'Instead of Taunton they will be at Lord's on a bigger stage and nerves show' - Kyle Abbott
No stranger to the big stage, former South Africa bowler believes defending champions Hampshire have the edge on Royal London Cup rivals Somerset
'We've come a long way since 2015' - Jason Roy epitomises England's journey from zeroes to heroes
Opener says finding a way in the face of adversity is a must in international cricket
Ashwin to join Nottinghamshire for second half of county season
He is expected to feature in six of their final seven red-ball matches starting June
Spin to define Australia's World Cup - Ricky Ponting
The former Australia captain believes the team is in a better space now than they were 12-18 months ago
Phil Salt assault launches Sussex into the ascendancy
Opener's dashing 137 from 106 balls leaves Sussex in position from which dictate final-day terms
Sam Curran livens up Surrey's declaration waiting game
Fifties from Scott Borthwick and Sam Curran leave Kent a target of 426 or batting out the final day for a draw
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Alex Hales, Shadab Khan and Lasith Malinga among biggest earners in CPL 2019 draft
Kieron Pollard and Chris Gayle, meanwhile, will move back to their respective home franchises, Trinbago Knight Riders and Jamaica Tallawahs
Tom Cullen guides Glamorgan to narrow two-wicket win over Derbyshire
Back-up wicketkeeper scores second half-century of the match as Glamorgan sneak home in final session
Alex Hales quiet on World Cup dropping, targets T20 England comeback
Discarded England batsman says he is targeting a return to international competition in time for the 2020 T20 World Cup
'Bumpy' outfield an irritant at South Africa's practice venue
Justin Ontong, the fielding coach, has stressed the importance of fielding during 'defining moments' of World Cup matches
Usman Khawaja struck on helmet by Andre Russell bouncer during World Cup warm-up
Australian batsman retires hurt, goes for precautionary scans on his jaw
Nida Dar's allround brilliance in vain as South Africa level series
Dar slammed a 20-ball fifty and followed it with figures of 1 for 21, but Lee's boundary-laden 60 helped South Africa chase down 173
Liam Plunkett was 'pacing the room' ahead of World Cup confirmation
Fast bowler relieved to be given his chance, after pressure for places during Pakistan series
Richard Gleeson claims third five-wicket haul in four innings to lead Lancashire win
Dane Vilas scores unbeaten half-century in successful chase as Lancashire jump to top of table
Somerset switch focus to one-day final after comfortable win against Warwickshire
Sam Hain unbeaten on 92 in losing cause as hosts seal match inside three days
George Munsey 'gutted' despite career-best innings after Scotland fall short
The left-hander briefly threatened to haul down Scotland's revised DLS target with a thrilling assault full of audacious sweeps and reverse-sweeps
David Willey, Liam Dawson in Warwickshire's sights as Paul Farbrace looks to lift club
First target is Michael Burgess from Sussex as new director of cricket launches recruitment drive
Gloucestershire wrap up easy chase early on day three to notch season's first win
Durham slip to fourth straight Championship defeat to stay stuck to bottom of table
Opponents still scared, but 'it's not as easy as it was' - Chris Gayle
Fans asking him to hit sixes still spurs him on, says the West Indies opening batsman
David Hussey to replace Stephen Fleming as Melbourne Stars coach
Hussey won the duel with the ex-Victoria coach David Saker for the role to replace the outgoing Fleming
Karunaratne eases self-doubts with composed knock
Having not played ODIs since the 2015 World Cup, Sri Lanka's new captain couldn't have asked for a better initiation again
England's team culture is as strong as it's ever been - Eoin Morgan
Captain describes final selection meeting as "toughest decision" but stands by the 15-man squad that will launch campaign on May 30
Glenn Maxwell keen to control with the ball and finish with the bat
The allrounder is pretty clear about what his roles will be in the Australian XI going into the World Cup
Steven Mullaney summons Notts response with gritty hundred
Notts captain gives his side a lifeline after they slip to 159 for 8 in response to Hampshire's 310
Daniel Douthwaite interventions leave Derbyshire hopes in balance
Allrounder leads fightback with bat and then takes four wickets as Derbyshire limp to the close
Depleted Northants grateful for Ricardo Vasconcelos resistance
Ricardo Vasconcelos made 86 but fell in wasteful fashion to leave Sussex on top
Forecast gloomy for Warwickshire despite Liam Norwell's debut seven-for
Somerset's breakneck pursuit of victory saw the visitors six down at the close still needing 136 to win
Gareth Batty's Jedi mind tricks turn tables on Kent after Sean Dickson ton
Surrey sprung a surprise during the final session of the day to round up eight Kent wickets for just 91 runs
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Richard Gleeson burst makes Lancashire favourites in low-scorer
Liam Livingstone's fifty helps eke out Lancashire advantage before more wickets for Richard Gleeson
Josh Shaw helps skittle Durham for second time as Gloucestershire close in
Durham could muster only 132 in their second innings before Gloucestershire's openers knocked off half of the target before the close
Focus on fringe inclusions shows how far England's World Cup planning has come
It hasn't been an entirely smooth route to England's final 15-man squad, but it's a vast improvement on past campaigns
BCCI elections set for October 22
Committee of Administrators takes decision as 31 out of 38 state associations technically agree to implement Lodha recommendations
Wahab Riaz determined to 'prove Mickey Arthur wrong' at World Cup
Recalled paceman expects his experience and ability to reverse swing the ball to stand him in good stead in the UK
Northants get concussion sub for Alex Wakely after accident at home
Josh Cobb in to face Sussex after skipper falls ill on arrival at ground
Hampshire set to lose James Vince, Liam Dawson for Royal London Cup final
England World Cup call-ups set to deprive Hampshire because of ICC regulations on releasing players
Handling pressure, not conditions, the challenge at the World Cup - Virat Kohli
Ravi Shastri expects the World Cup to come to India if the players perform to their potential
England team 'has grown up together' - Jos Buttler
Like a highly specialised fathers' group, this squad, largely unchanged since the last World Cup, have been through a lot
Jofra Archer believes IPL pressure will prepare him for World Cup
England's newest fast bowler believes he's got the game to excel in 50 overs after earning late squad place
No changes, Bangladesh keep faith in original squad of 15
Performance in Ireland tri-series has given everyone a lot of confidence, says chief selector Minhajul Abedin
Ireland bowl; Afghanistan rest Mohammad Nabi
Captain Gulbadin Naib said that Mohammad Nabi was nursing a lower back problem and was rested, with Noor Ali Zadran getting a game
Scotland choose to bowl in second ODI
Kusal Mendis is set to take the keeping gloves for Sri Lanka, with Kusal Perera sitting out
Leaving David Willey out of World Cup a 'very tough call' - Ed Smith
National selector says decision was a 'consensus' rather than unanimous
'That's the beauty of being an allrounder, I can be versatile' - Liam Dawson
England's recalled spinner did his best to remain tight-lipped on the eve of the England World Cup squad announcement
Rejuvenated Starc swings into World Cup defence
The Player of the Tournament in the 2015 World Cup hopes to rediscover his best after recovering from yet another injury
Liam Dawson pips Joe Denly to World Cup 15, with David Willey set to miss out too
England set to make three changes to provisional World Cup 15 when final line-up is announced on Tuesday morning
Billy Root banned from bowling, responds with his bat
As Glamorgan announce ban over suspect bowling action, all-rounder reaches unbeaten fifty
James Anderson bags five wickets, but Lancashire struggle with bat
Red Rose go five wickets down chasing small first-innings target after Anderson demolishes Worcestershire
Chris Jordan, Ben Brown pass 150 unbeaten to rescue Sussex
Hosts were 68 for 6 before pair saved the day in style
Will Jacks leads Surrey recovery with maiden first-class ton
Scott Borthwick adds 95 in record sixth-wicket stand with Jacks
Joe Weatherley top scores for Hampshire in Isle of Wight fixture
Hampshire's 288 for 6 at stumps reflects a day when the ball moved a lot but batsmen could prosper if they played straight and late
Somerset take stride towards victory with Dom Sibley's wicket
Oliver Hannon-Dalby claims five-wicket haul to give Warwickshire hope
Monday, May 20, 2019
Gloucestershire well placed after David Payne four-for against Durham
Visitors trail by just 38 runs with five wickets in hand in first innings
Deandra Dottin to miss West Indies' England-Ireland tour, Britney Cooper called up
No. 1 allrounder needs surgery on injured shoulder
Moeen hopes fans don't get personal with Smith and Warner
The England allrounder says the two who are returning to national duty after their ball-tampering bans are "really good people deep down"
Jadhav fit, no alterations to India's World Cup squad
The selectors made up their minds to stick to the original 15 once they were told Jadhav was batting in the nets without any pain in his injured shoulder
Bereaved Asif Ali to play in World Cup
The middle order batsman has lost his 19-month old daughter after a long battle with illness, but is scheduled to join the squad for the warm-up matches
Adam Zampa keen to continue dual spin threat with Nathan Lyon
Despite Australia's battery of quicks, the legspinner believes the two slower bowlers can play a vital role together in the World Cup
Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Asif Ali included in Pakistan World Cup squad
Junaid Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Abid Ali have been removed from the provisional squad
Western Australia contract Murray Goodwin's son Jayden for 2019-20 domestic season
Jayden is one of three new rookies, along with Sam Fanning and Bradley Hope, while Will Bosisto and Jonathan Wells miss out on new deals
Pakistan have made strides but fielding a 'worry' - Mickey Arthur
Mohammad Amir still in contention for World Cup after recovering from chicken pox, says coach
'Every squad member should expect to play a World Cup role' - Eoin Morgan
Length of tournament, and nature of injuries, means that players who miss cut should not give up hope of involvement, says skipper
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Luis Reece century gives Derbyshire the edge on opening day
Reece notches first ton in more than a year before bad light, rain halt play
Iram Javed, Nida Dar steer Pakistan to 2-1 lead
Having slipped to 3 for 3 in pursuit of South Africa's 138 for 3, Pakistan were revitalised by a 77-run stand between the duo
Simmons to step down as Afghanistan coach after World Cup
The former West Indies opener has chosen not to extend his contract, and believes it is time for him to move on from the post
England bat, ring changes; Pakistan bring in Abid Ali, Shaheen Afridi
England rested several key players with Eoin Morgan choosing to bat first in fresh conditions as preparation for the World Cup
Afghanistan opt to bowl; Rashid, Nabi and Mujeeb return
Ireland have brought in Tim Murtagh and Andy McBrine in place of Barry McCarthy and the injured Josh Little
Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard named among West Indies' World Cup reserves
The reserves include Sunil Ambris and Raymon Reifer, who will join the main 15-man squad in a training camp in Southampton from May 19 to 23
India's quicks have both skills and pace - Mohammed Shami
The fast bowler says he never lost his belief in his ability as a white-ball bowler even as he missed the bulk of India's ODIs between the 2015 World Cup and the end of 2018
Saturday, May 18, 2019
AB de Villiers revealed he helped steer Faf du Plessis away from Kolpak route
De Villiers also opens up about retirement, hinting at "deeper reasons" for his decision to quit South Africa duty
Bates calls for more women's Tests with Ashes-like format in other series
The New Zealand veteran said she saw potential for at least four teams, and possibly six, in the Women's T20 challenge
Smith, Warner ready to 'face the fire' on Australia comebacks - Langer
Australia coach delighted to have Steven Smith and David Warner back ahead of World Cup and Ashes in England
We want to just focus on enjoying our cricket - Faf du Plessis
There is a World Cup at stake, but if South Africa are under any extra pressure, it won't be coming from inside their camp
'Bowling is going to play a very big role in this World Cup' - Rahul Dravid
The former India captain says India is "lucky" to have bowlers who can take wickets in the middle overs in what he expects to be a high-scoring World Cup
Persistent rain washes out series opener
After waiting through close to five hours of on and off drizzle, umpire Gregory Brathwaite delivered the news, turning Tuesday's second ODI into a series decider
Billy Stanlake to join Derbyshire for Vitality Blast
Giant quick signs after fellow Australia international Kane Richardson pulled out of planned T20 stint with Derbyshire
Lee, Kapp carry South Africa to series-levelling win
The duo's half-centuries meant Bismah Maroof's 63 went in vain for Pakistan, leaving the series tied at 1-1
England keep their foot down, Pakistan battle to keep up
With the series decided Headingley offers a final chance for those on the brink of World Cup selection to impress
'Not obsessed with the number of boundaries we hit' - Sanjay Bangar
India's assistant coach on transitioning from the IPL to the World Cup, and India's batting methods in ODIs
William Porterfield hopes bowlers can come together against Afghanistan
The Ireland captain, who found much-needed form with 94 against Bangladesh on Wednesday, also wants to prove that innings wasn't a 'one-off'
Pakistan Under-19s' tour of Sri Lanka to begin on May 23
The tour was originally scheduled to begin in early May, but was postponed following the Easter Sunday blasts in Colombo
Mosaddek adds missing piece in Bangladesh's puzzle ahead of World Cup
With his 24-ball 52 in the final, Mosaddek made a strong case for the No. 7 position in Bangladesh's World Cup opener on June 2
Jason Roy scores emotional hundred after daughter's hospital dash
Opener steps up after sleepless night, as infant daughter is taken ill on eve of game
Friday, May 17, 2019
Big scores aplenty but match ends in a draw
Nick Selman and Marnus Labuschagne go well into triple figures, forcing Gloucestershire to defend
Leicestershire thwarted by bad weather as Colin Ackermann leads charge
Five delays for rain and bad light cost Leicestershire the chance of a rare Lord's win
Ben Coad six-for ends Kent resistance as Yorkshire take points
Kent battled hard for an unlikely draw but Ben Coad's nine wickets in the match completed a 172-run win
Rain ends promising match in a disappointing draw
Will Jacks reaches half-century for Surrey but weather wreaks havoc on result
Dananjaya, Sandakan eye 'A' route for national comebacks
Spin bowling pair to be mentored by Piyal Wijetunge on the 'A' tour of India
Tune-up time for Sri Lanka ahead of World Cup against Associates on the rise
Sri Lanka arrive in Edinburgh having lost eight straight ODIs and new captain Dimuth Karunaratne must now not only band together a struggling team, but also prove his own worth in the XI
Hampshire bowlers knock over Warwickshire for 314-run triumph
Hosts struggle against all-round bowling strength chasing huge target
Jason Holder targets Afghanistan at the World Cup
The West Indies captain looks ahead to the tournament in England, and to playing one team in particular
South Africa prepare to feel the heat ... with one eye on England's heavens
Talk about the weather isn't exclusively an English trait, as South Africa's squad compares notes about conditions ahead of World Cup
Lancashire wrap up 10-wicket victory in eight minutes on final day
With just 16 runs needed to defeat Northamptonshire, Keaton Jennings and Haseeb Hameed finish the job
PCB hoping to convince England, Australia to tour Pakistan
With their international broadcasting rights ending next year, PCB has set sights on reviving international cricket at home, with scheduled visits from Australia and England in 2021 and 2022 respectively
Ngidi looking forward to 'grudge match' against India at the World Cup
The pacer believes that South Africa have a score to settle with India, who thrashed them five-one at home in February last year
Worcestershire overcome Chris Rushworth five-for to win comfortably
Durham bowler makes chase harder than Worcs might have liked
Instability of PCB hampering efforts to attract former players
The PCB's history of unpredictability and internal strife has made it difficult for the new setup to attract recently retired players to work in the organisation
England win toss, bowl against Pakistan at Trent Bridge
Wood, Archer form pace duo for England, Pakistan ring in three changes
Bangladesh bowl, Shakib ruled out with back spasms
Mustafizur Rahman, Soumya Sarkar and Mohammad Mithun have come in for Rubel Hossain, Abu Jayed and Shakib
World Cup 2019 winners to get US $4 million
The total prize money of $10 million will be the same as it was in the 2015 World Cup
Injured Tom Latham in doubt for New Zealand's World Cup opener
The wicketkeeper-batsman had sustained a finger fracture while keeping wicket during the third warm-up game against Australia
White signs BBL deal with Adelaide Strikers
Veteran batsman switches teams after not being offered a new deal with reigning champions Melbourne Renegades
Richard Gleeson learns that if you love the game, it will love you back
Bowler takes ten wickets for the match to assure Lancashire of victory against his former side
Jonh Simpson keeps Middlesex in touch with first fifty in two years
Leicestershire need 267 on final day with 10 wickets in hand
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Josh Tongue five-for puts victory in reach for Worcestershire
Durham coach James Franklin's call for resilience may not have hit home yet
Lewis Gregory ton gives Somerset the upper hand against Surrey
Rory Burns holds Surrey together again, eyes on Will Jacks for final day
Gary Ballance dominates to put Yorkshire firmly in control against Kent
Ballance reaches 159 with Kent needing 350 on final day
Glamorgan turn the tables to scent follow-on opportunity
Nick Selman and Marnus Labuschagne take hosts to 359 for 1, a lead of 146, with double-century stand
Mark Wood steps up to make World Cup case
Tough gig as fast bowler becomes next to press his claims for selection on batsman-friendly pitch
Sir Alastair Cook graces County stage in emphatic Essex win
Former England captain's unbeaten 40 sees side home after Simon Harmer's six-wicket haul
Another big run-fest on the cards as England take on Pakistan at Trent Bridge
As England close in on 500-run innings, what better place to reach it than in Nottingham, scene of their world-record 481
Bangladesh face potential test without Shakib
West Indies have lost to Bangladesh in both league games. Can they turn their fortunes in the grand finale?
Could never have dreamt of playing so many World Cups - Chris Gayle
Gayle, who is set to play in his fifth ODI World Cup, said the tournament would be another opportunity for West Indies to turn things around
Rapid Ryan Higgins century adds insult to injury for Glamorgan
Host skipper Chris Cooke ruled out for rest of match with ankle injury as Glamorgan limp towards follow-on
Rob Jones, Luke Wood offer bright glimpses of future on opposing sides
Pair of 22-year-olds dominate second day at Old Trafford while Keaton Jennings falls just shy of a century
Searing Kyle Abbott spell puts Hampshire firmly in control
Warwickshire look to Dom Sibley on 95 not out to avoid following on
Simon Harmer finds four wickets for Essex to put Notts in losing seat
See-sawing contest tips in hosts' favour after Harmer's star turn
Gary Ballance keeps Yorkshire afloat against Kent in reply to Ollie Robinson's ton
Ballance is 57 not out after rookie Robinson scores his second century of the season
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Riki Wessels century steers Worcestershire into lead over Durham
Former Notts batsman shows his liking for New Road with 23rd first-class ton
Ollie Rayner breaks up threatening Leicestershire pair to keep Middlesex in control
Harry Dearden, Colin Ackermann post half-centuries before Rayner strikes
James Hildreth's hits 90 as Somerset fight to keep pace with Surrey
Steve Davies shoulders home homes now with unbeaten half-century
Jofra Archer has boosted competition in England ranks - Woakes
Just as jostling for places has made England's batting line-up a force, the bowlers are now having to lift their game
Shakib Al Hasan retires hurt with suspected side strain
The incident occurred soon after he reached his 42nd ODI half-century during Bangladesh's chase of Ireland's 292
Brendan Taylor's wife mugged outside their home in Harare
Taylor posted about the incident via his Twitter account, saying she only lost her handbag but it could've been worse
Sana Mir and Nida Dar trample South Africa women
After the two bowlers shared five wickets between them to limit the hosts to 119 for 7, Dar starred with the bat as well to put her side 1-0 up
Eoin Morgan cops one-ODI suspension for slow over-rate
Jonny Bairstow has also earned a demerit point for striking the stumps with his bat after being dismissed in the third ODI
Was frustrated on learning I had hepatitis - Shadab Khan
The Pakistan legspinner thanked family and friends for their support as he faced a difficult month recovering from a bout of hepatitis
Ireland opt to bat; McCarthy replaces Murtagh
Bangladesh made a host of changes; among them was a new batting partner for Tamim Iqbal
Shikhar Dhawan confident of another successful ICC tournament
No one has scored as many runs in the last three ICC tournaments, and with a strong IPL behind him, Dhawan is ready to keep his intensity going
Matthew Wade targets Test recall as a specialist batsman
Prolific left-hander set to skip wicketkeeping in Sheffield Shield cricket next season in order to stake a claim for a Test recall as a specialist batsman
Lynn not offered a Queensland contract for next season
The explosive batsman could still play for Queensland but is not named in their 2019-20 contract list
"We're the best bowling attack in the world" - Sune Luus
With pitches for the T20Is against Pakistan women likely to favour batsman, South Africa captain Sune Luus expects the bowling unit to step up again
Rabada, Steyn 'on track' to play World Cup opener against England
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson also said he would be 'very pleased' if fellow Barbadian Jofra Archer would get to play the World Cup
Peter Fulton to replace McMillan as NZ batting coach after World Cup
Craig McMillan is stepping down after holding the role for nearly five years
Welsh in spirit but reality less clear cut as Glamorgan return to Newport
Hugh Morris wants a "much stronger Welsh core" at Glamorgan but that is a tough ask - just as it was for the home side bowling to James Bracey
Nick Gubbins sets platform despite Mohammad Abbas snapping up four
There were half-centuries for Nick Gubbins, Tom Lace and George Scott and Middlesex made a solid start against Leicestershire
Jamie Porter carries Essex hopes as spring makes its appearance
Alastair Cook stands firm as Essex build on early breakthroughs at Chelmsford
Matt Milnes sets agenda on Canterbury's top-flight homecoming
Zak Crawley's unbeaten 73 cements Kent's advantage as Yorkshire toil after batting first
Rory Burns and Dean Elgar give Surrey the edge against Championship pace-setters
Somerset battle back on hard-fought opening day but visitors take the honours
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Tom Alsop century gives Hampshire the first-day honours
Hampshire's No. 3 made 131 not out to anchor a solid effort against a depleted Warwickshire
Jack Burnham begins to make amends before Charlie Morris six-for
Durham battled to 273 thanks to a partnership between captain Cameron Bancroft and 21-year-old Jack Burnham
Wriddhiman Saha gets India A chance in bid to regain Test spot
Shaw, Agarwal and Vihari are also part of the shadow squad that will tour the West Indies shortly before the senior India team's trip to the Caribbean
Shadab Khan to be fit for World Cup - Sarfraz
Shadab Khan will be available for the World Cup, with Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed confirming he was fit
Imran Tahir joins Surrey for Vitality Blast campaign
Leading wicket-taker at IPL will join squad at conclusion of South Africa's World Cup campaign
England bowl, rest Buttler, Rashid; Junaid replaces Yasir
England opt to field first, having brought in Joe Denly and Tom Curran for auditions with the ball
GS Lakshmi becomes first woman to be ICC match referee
She had a domestic career that spanned from 1986 to 2004, and represented Andhra and Bihar, besides playing for zonal teams
Dead rubber a chance for Bangladesh to test bench strength
For Ireland, finishing the tri-series with a win over Bangladesh should soften the blow of elimination and inject some much-needed confidence going forward
Worrall's Ashes hopes shattered by another back injury
The paceman's stint with Gloucestershire is over after suffering a stress fracture in his back
Wes Agar returns to South Australia
Paceman one of the few changes to South Australia's contract list for next season
Monday, May 13, 2019
Joe Denly's big audition: The pros and cons of handing him a World Cup spot
Replacing leg-spinner Adil Rashid for third ODI, Denly has a chance to prove his worth as a back-up option
CSA insists Rabada on track for World Cup
Board being cautious because of bowler's history of back injuries; expects him to recover in two-three weeks
Bumrah 'the best bowler in the world' - Tendulkar
Zaheer lauds his 'stubborn' attitude while Bumrah himself believes clarity of thought under pressure helps
James Anderson in doubt for Lancashire's Championship return
England star suffered a blow to his knee in one-day semi-final defeat
Ageas thriller sets stage for Bristol as England, Pakistan test World Cup options
Changes expected on both sides as final selections draw near
Mohammad Amir down with suspected chickenpox
World Cup chances dim for paceman, with only two ODIs left for him to make a case for selection
Jamie Overton makes Northants loan move as Somerset focus on Championship push
Fast bowler given chance for first-team action while he continues his recovery from a back injury
County Cricket Live - The Championship returns
Follow all the action from around the County Championship with ESPNcricinfo's live blog
West Indies bat, Raymon Reifer and Abu Jayed make ODI debuts
Shannon Gabriel and Mohammad Saifuddin are the players to miss out
AB de Villiers saga exposes whiff of BBL panic
The hope that the South African would bring some mega-star quality to the BBL have been dashed and raised further questions about the direction the tournament is heading
'Still a lot of work to do' - Fleming on CSK's batting
The Super Kings coach was full of praise for how the bowling unit had stepped up, especially with early-season injuries to key personnel
New South Wales stick with youth for 2019-20
New South Wales are happy to mix youth with experience keeping a stable squad for next season
Finch ponders tactics to counter World Cup run-fests
The Australia captain may keep Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins with overs in reserve to quell run-scoring in the middle of the innings
Tasmania boost their fast bowling stocks
The Tigers add tall WA quick Alex Bevilaqua to their contract list for 2019-20
Malinga's final-ball ecstasy means agony for Thakur
Creaky knees and all, one of the game's great death bowlers went all in for the win and delivered a masterclass
What they said: Rohit, Bumrah, Tendulkar and many others on Mumbai Indians' fourth title
Reactions from the victorious Mumbai Indians camp after the thrilling win in the IPL final
'We were just passing the trophy to each other' - MS Dhoni
The Chennai Super Kings captain summed up a tense and seesawing final, full of mistakes from both teams, in typically pithy fashion
Gareth Berg five-for sets Hampshire on path to secure final berth
Half-centuries to James Vince and Rilee Rossouw take defending champions home in tough chase against Lancashire
Sunday, May 12, 2019
No Lord's final for Hales as Nottinghamshire fall to Somerset at semi-final hurdle
Trego top scores, Somerset to contest title decider after comprehensive win in the North
Aliza Riaz stars as series decider ends in high-scoring tie
Big hands from Lee, Wolvaardt and Luus are offset by half-centuries from Javeria Khan and allrounder Riaz
ICC satisfied England did not tamper with ball against Pakistan
Governing body say they are aware of unverified footage on social media and are 'comfortable that there was no attempt to change the condition of the ball'
Confident Bangladesh ready to take on rejuvenated West Indies
Victory for Bangladesh will mean hosts Ireland will be out of the running for a place in the final
AB de Villiers pulls back from BBL interest
The batsman's decision to stay away will b a significant blow to Cricket Australia's search for marquee names in the tournament
Rohit Sharma says IPL will help players hit ground running at World Cup
The Mumbai Indians captain also said the team was open to resting India stars Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya if needed, but the players preferred to keep playing
Mumbai urged to manage emotions in hunt for another Super Kings scalp
Rohit Sharma and Mahela Jayawardene credited collective, not individual, brilliance for Mumbai's sustained success
How Asif Ali's brief burst of power may turn the heads of Pakistan's selectors
A late display of six-hitting carried Pakistan's unlikely chase deep into the final overs, and may have forced a change to the World Cup 15
Jos Buttler finds another echelon as spotlight falls again on England's bowlers
Buttler scores second-fastest England ODI ton as Pakistan fall just 12 runs short of giant target to give hosts 1-0 series lead
Saturday, May 11, 2019
Dhoni v Rohit - a familiar script for an IPL final
Both men have been here before, and they've had great success too, but who will take the trophy home in 2019?
Unchanged Trailblazers opt to bowl in finale
Velocity strengthened their batting by bringing in Devika Vaidya for Komal Zanzad
Sri Lanka cricket analyst hit with corruption charges
A long-time employee of SLC, Jaysundera has been charged by the ICC with offering a bribe to Sri Lanka's Sports Minister Harin Fernando
Pakistan win toss, put England in to bat in second ODI
Both sides ring in changes, Jofra Archer rested
Rankin, McCollum return as Ireland bat first in Malahide
West Indies still without John Campbell, bring in Fabian Allen for Shane Dowrich
Family first for New Zealand's IPL players before World Cup mission
New Zealand's players have had limited success at this year's IPL but the coach is confident they will be up to speed for the challenge ahead
'Dream season for us but it's just the start' - Shreyas Iyer
Iyer attributed the defeat to Super Kings to a poor Powerplay with the bat and lack of partnerships throughout the innings
Rain and Rahmat Shah foil Scotland despite Calum MacLeod hundred
Afghanistan kept up with the asking rate as the rains came in after Scotland had posted a challenging 325 for 7
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson wanted World Cup players to make early return from IPL
Ottis Gibson put in a request with CSA to withdraw 'key players' early, but ESPNcricinfo understands that the board did not bring up the issue with the BCCI
Friday, May 10, 2019
Tom Banton's star rises before Azhar Ali finishes off Worcestershire
Somerset rode into the Royal London semi-final on the back of their opener's thrilling hundred as Worcestershire never got going in the chase
Ireland look to lift themselves from the bottom
West Indies, like Ireland, have issues to solve in their bowling attack although conditions might suit the hosts more
Live Report - CSK v Capitals, Qualifier 2
Stats, graphics, in-game analysis and more. Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the second qualifier
Aaron Finch backs experience of past winners for 2019 World Cup campaign
Finch addressed the media after their third and final warm-up game against New Zealand in Brisbane, and also praised Steven Smith's successful return into the Australian set-up
Steven Smith 91*, Glenn Maxwell 70 delivers Australia XI win; Will Young's ton in vain
Pat Cummins picked four wickets to reinforce his standing as the in-form bowler in Australia's attack
Gunawardene, Zoysa face full corruption charges related to T10 league
The charges against Zoysa largely map on to the charges made by the ICC in October, while this is the first time Gunawardene has been embroiled in corruption allegations
Maddinson rewarded in Victoria contracting
The left-hander earns a full contract with Victoria after successful first season in his new state
'Hard work does pay off'- Masabata Klaas revels in maiden ODI hat-trick
Her feat was all the more remarkable given that conditions at Senwes Park were actually not helpful for seamers
Krishnamurthy defends Velocity's decision to play for NRR and not for win
Krishnamurthy said that Velocity had good reason to play with caution against Supernovas, especially after their five-wicket collapse for only two runs against Trailblazers on Thursday
Langer 'slept better' after Smith's show of form
Smith struck an unbeaten 89 in the second match against a New Zealand XI as he continues to prepare for his international return at the World Cup
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Jofra Archer tipped by Stuart Broad to play part in England's Ashes campaign
Senior England bowler also says decision to use 2017-18 Dukes ball is "logical" one
Masabata Klaas hat-trick, Laura Wolvaardt fifty lead South Africa to series-levelling win
A good start with the bat was wasted as Pakistan could only put up 147, which was chased down with 80 balls remaining
Rain washes out Ireland-Bangladesh match in Dublin
Persistent showers forced the game to be called off before the toss could take place
It's Dhoni v Pant again with everything on the line
It's youth v experience. It's a team learning to revel under pressure v a team that repels it. It has fun written all over it
Cameron White faces end of first-class career after Victoria release
He has also been cut by Melbourne Renegades although could continue his BBL career with other teams showing interest
From 1999 on VHS to Kane Richardson earning his World Cup 'dream'
Only a few months ago Kane Richardson had stopped thinking about his World Cup chances, but a combination of BBL success and misfortune to his namesake has opened the door
How busy are Australia's cricketers?
A look at who has played the most days for Australia under current central contract period and how that compares with players worldwide
Jofra Archer makes irrefutable case for World Cup ... but who will miss out?
Plunkett praises 'class act' as four-over spell displays irresistible new-ball qualities
'Those last two overs were like hell' - Shreyas Iyer
The Delhi Capitals captain said his team will not be intimidated by Chennai Super Kings, whom they face in the second qualifier
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Chris Morris to join Hampshire for Vitality Blast
Allrounder will follow World Cup call-up with stint at Ageas Bowl
Talks between PCB and Younis Khan on Under-19 role fall through
Remuneration, and the former captain's demand for a say in selection matters, emerged as the main sticking points
Into the heart of Velocity's 5 for 0 collapse
Here's how ESPNcricinfo's ball-by-ball commentary captured the chaos towards the end of the Women's T20 challenge game in Jaipur
England bowl after rain delay, Mohammad Amir in for Pakistan
England chose to bat after rain reduced the game to 47 overs and the possibly of DLS coming into play
Starc's surge of pace on return sparks Australian hopes
In his first bowl in three months, albeit in brief spells, Mitchell Starc was pushing the speed gun needles and awing his team-mates and the opposition
Seam to the fore as ECB order favoured batch of Dukes balls for the Ashes
Concerns over batsman-friendly specification for 2019 leads ECB to revert to 2017-18 batch
India to keep Kedar Jadhav's World Cup spot safe
The shoulder injury is not as serious as earlier expected, and the middle-order batsman is likely to be fully fit in time for the team's departure
Kieron Pollard to go 'back home' to Trinbago Knight Riders for CPL 2019
It will be the most capped T20 player's first stint with the side, after turning out for Barbados Tridents and St Lucia Stars in the past
Mithali Raj opts to bowl for Velocity; Goswami out for Trailblazers
Trailblazers captain Smriti Mandhana said she would have chosen to bat. They "rested" Jhulan Goswami, who, Mandhana said, was out with a "niggle"
Dom Bess makes Yorkshire loan move to escape Jack Leach's shadow
Loan signing gives Somerset's junior spinner the chance to build on Test debut last summer
Ireland aim for first points, and better batting show
Bangladesh are wary of the threat Ireland pose but will bank on the confidence of a thumping win over West Indies
Young 130 underlines NZ XI's comfortable win; Smith's confident 89* in vain
Although the visitors chased down the target with seven wickets to spare, Mitchell Starc's return to action provided some good news for Australia
Shoulder surgery likely to rule Will Young out for rest of the year
The batsman will now not be available if replacements are needed for the World Cup, having taken the decision to have a shoulder operation for an injury sustained last month
Jhye Richardson out of World Cup, Kane called up
The pace bowler has not recovered from a dislocated shoulder in time for the tournament with Kane Richardson take his place
Dan Douthwaite shines with bat and ball in rousing Glamorgan victory
Glamorgan's largely unheard of allrounder helped seal a record chase as Sussex missed out on qualification
James Bracey, Chris Dent guide comfy chase but Gloucestersihre still miss out
Gloucestershire secure victory despite Varun Chopra's 154 but miss out on knockout spot thanks to NRR
Max Holden's brutal best launches Middlesex into final stages
County leapfrog Somerset and Gloucestershire to set up Lord's showdown with Lancashire
Overton twins outmuscle Surrey as Somerset seal knock-out berth
Hildreth makes 93, as visitors finish forgettable campaign with seventh defeat in eight
'We had an off day' - Dhoni on CSK's batting frailties
The captain was also disappointed that his players could not take advantage of playing at home
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Mohammad Amir seeks Oval encore in bid to revive World Cup prospects
Paceman returns to scene of Champions Trophy glory with hopes of emerging from lean 50-over form
Alex Hales' dropping a message bad behaviour 'won't be tolerated'
England coach Trevor Bayliss says batsman deserved his punishment but left door open for a future return
Liam Dawson could replace Joe Denly in World Cup squad - Trevor Bayliss
Denly faces a couple of defining games over the next few days
Sarfaraz wants to bat 'bat four or five', and that can only help Pakistan
The captain moving up the order is good for the team, but the strike rates of the other top-order batsmen needs quite a lot of work
Sunrisers lie in wait as Capitals look to stay on course for first final appearance
Delhi are in the playoffs after a six-year gap, but they are on a roll, while Sunrisers go into the match having won just one of their last five games
Hamid Hassan winds back the clock in return for Afghanistan in Scotland
Will absence of Afghanistan's IPL stars prove hubristic in Edinburgh?
World Cup preparations dominate agenda as England and Pakistan face off
The Jofra Archer audition process continues, while Pakistan are hoping for a sign from Mohammad Amir
Wiaan Mulder joins Kent for County Championship stint
South African bowling all-rounder to play seven matches when competition resumes
Live Report - CSK v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Qualifier 1
The IPL playoffs are here. First up, the rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is renewed in Qualifier 1
Live Report - CSK v Mumbai, IPL 2019, Qualifier 1
The IPL playoffs are here. First up, the rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is renewed in Qualifier 1
Revamping domestic cricket structure still high on Imran Khan's agenda
Provincial - and not departmental - teams must make up the domestic structure, reiterates the country's prime minister
PCA's David Leatherdale to step down this year
Chief executive will stay on until his successor is appointed
Injured Anrich Nortje out of World Cup; Chris Morris called up
Having overcome ankle and shoulder injuries over the course of the summer, the fast bowler fractured his right thumb during practice and will need six to eight weeks to make a full recovery
BCB monitoring security situation before deciding on ODI tour of Sri Lanka
The BCB says it will take advice from various authorities, including SLC, before taking a decision on whether to go ahead with the tour
West Indies opt to bat, Campbell misses out with sore back
Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Mithun come into the XI for Bangladesh
How are Australia's quicks shaping up for the World Cup?
The biggest question mark surrounds Jhye Richardson's injury but Pat Cummins continues to look in fine form and Nathan Coulter-Nile offers an all-round option
Umpire Nigel Llong damages glass door during IPL game
The incident happened between innings, moments after Llong was in the spotlight for giving an incorrect no-ball call off Umesh Yadav's bowling
Former West Indies batsman Seymour Nurse dies aged 85
A middle-order batsman, Nurse played 29 Tests between 1960 and 1969 and later, served as a Barbados selector and coach
Player power helps 'fortress' Gabba regain opening Test but challenges remain
Brisbane will again host the first Test of the Australian summer, but the ground will need to pull good crowds and have further investment to be assured of that position in the future
How to follow the World Cup: fixtures, timings, head-to-heads
The World Cup gets underway at the end of May with Australia aiming to defend their title and win the trophy for a sixth time
Chris Gayle named as Jason Holder's deputy for 2019 World Cup
Shai Hope was announced as team vice-captain for the ongoing tri-nation series involving Bangladesh and Ireland
Aussies overseas: Ferguson fires in a lean week for Australians
The latest round-up of how the Australians are performing in the IPL and county cricket as the World Cup and Australia A tours edge closer
Australia Day fixture goes missing in new schedule
The BBL is expected to take centre stage on January 26 in a season where five internationals tour alongside the hosting of the Women's T20 World Cup
Monday, May 6, 2019
Tom Taylor's allround fireworks give Leicestershire late Cup cheer
Allrounder's 98 not out sets up comprehensive 36-run victory over Midlands rivals
Riki Wessels and Callum Ferguson let rip as Worcestershire pull off hefty chase
Wessels smashed 11 sixes in 130 from 62 balls before Ferguson's 103 not out eased side to 352 target
'Finding a way to win' was crucial for England preparations - Joe Root
England Test captain focussed on defining summer after tricky challenges against Ireland and Pakistan
Durham eliminated as rain wrecks Mark Wood's injury return
Ex-Yorkshire batsman Lees left 51 not out as No Result condemns visitors to early exit from Cup
Harmanpreet's Supernovas put in Mandhana's Trailblazers in Women's T20 Challenge opener
Both sides are fielding all of their four overseas players at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur
Mumbai 2, Super Kings 0, who'll secure direct entry to final?
Mumbai have beaten Super Kings twice in IPL 2019 and in all they have defeated the hosts four times in six IPL matches in Chepauk
Sana Mir routs South Africa women for 63
The offspinner took 4 for 11 in her six overs to dismiss the hosts for their second-lowest total in ODI cricket
Bangladesh aim to reprise recent dominance over WI
The recent spate of fitness concerns could impact the Bangladesh line-up as they face off against a West Indies side fresh from their rampage against Ireland
Kohli the captain 'relies on intuition', is 'exceptionally open to ideas' - Vettori
On the latest episode of ESPNcricinfo's Talking T20 podcast, Vettori talks about Kohli as a leader, the role of data analytics in cricket, and more
IPL report card: How the English contingent fared
The IPL welcomed a batch of English players again this year. With the group stage finished, and none reaching the knockout stages, we rate their returns.
David Warner down to bat No. 3 on Australia return
The matches against a New Zealand XI offer the chance for Australia to try various combinations but Warner may not walk back into opening at the World Cup
'We were good a lot of times, bad a lot of times' - Karthik
The KKR captain rued their lack of consistency as they crashed out of the IPL playoffs race
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Tom Sole, Brad Wheal return for Scotland for two ODIs against Afghanistan
Medium-pace bowlers Ruaidhri Smith and Adrian Neill as well as left-arm spinner Hamza Tahir and legspinner Chris Greaves, meanwhile, have all been omitted
Bavuma 104 trumps Smuts' 121 to help Lions complete double
Chasing Lions' lofty score, Smuts played a virtual lone hand with a boundary-laden century that took his team to within touching distance of victory
Daniel Bell-Drummond drives Kent to comfortable victory over Essex
Kent's openers put on 188 to set up victory after Essex had stuttered to 270 for 9 in their 50 overs
Aneurin Donald makes most of his chance as Hampshire trounce Somerset
Donald, Aiden Markram, Sam Northeast score half-centuries as Hants top South Group and secure semi-finals spot
Jack Taylor applies flourish as Gloucestershire surge towards quarter-finals
Benny Howell takes hat-trick as depleted Sussex are overwhelmed by 116 runs
Sam Robson, Nick Gubbins keep Middlesex on course for knock-outs
Batting pair led the way again with innings of 92 and 79 respectively to secure victory against Glamorgan
These games mess with your mind, we were off on a number of fronts - Stephen Fleming
MS Dhoni lauds his bowling unit for bouncing back to keep Kings XI on the field for long enough to ensure a top-two finish for Super Kings
Conflict of interest: Tendulkar holds BCCI 'responsible for the situation'
Tendulkar sends across 13-point response to BCCI ombudsman, asks for Vinod Rai and Rahul Johri to be called to 'clarify their position'
Jadhav shoulder injury gives India scare before World Cup
He will go an x-ray and a scan on Monday, CSK coach Stephen Fleming said
Healthiest, most competitive South Africa women has ever been - Lizelle Lee
The opener added that they would be going hard on visitors Pakistan, keeping the points needed for direct 2021 ODI World Cup qualification in mind
Kolkata Knight Riders asked to bat in must-win game against Mumbai Indians
If Knight Riders lose today, Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have a superior net run-rate, would qualify for the playoffs
Ben Duckett makes T20I debut for England as Pakistan win toss, bat
Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hasnain, Jofra Archer and Ben Foakes also on T20I debut in Cardiff
JP Duminy retires from domestic cricket
Duminy will continue to play T20s for South Africa and in international leagues, including Mzansi Super League
Kings XI bowl in clash of current top and bottom teams
Chennai Super Kings came unchanged into the game where they can seal a top-two spot
Bowling success an unexpected boost for Glenn Maxwell
With spin set to play a key role at the World Cup, Maxwell could have a vital part to play in providing Australia the balance they want
Ireland opt to bowl, West Indies pick four quicks
Barry McCarthy replaces Boyd Rankin from the Ireland line-up that took on England in a one-off ODI on Friday
CA-BCCI dispute shunts New Zealand's tour to late March
Not since a Test series against Pakistan in late March 1979 have Australia hosted bilateral games so late in their season
'It doesn't really feel like a bad season' - Kohli on RCB's 2019 campaign
Kohli proud of the team for turning their fortunes around in second half of the season, but wants more next time for RCB's devoted fans
Rob Keogh hundred gives Northants spoils in basement battle
Rob Keogh and Ben Curran put on the only partnership of substance to put Northants out of reach against their hosts
Stage set for Hardik, Russell fireworks as Knight Riders eye playoff spot
After a face-off at Eden Gardens, where Hardik's late heroics were pipped by Russell's all-round show, the stage is set for round two at Wankhede Stadium
Chris Gayle returns to Jamaica Tallawahs in CPL
Gayle led Tallawahs to their two titles in 2013 and 2016, before leaving for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
Saturday, May 4, 2019
George Rhodes ton keeps Worcestershire in pursuit of knockouts, ends Yorkshire interest
A record fifth-wicket stand lifted the home side before Wayne Parnell dispatched Yorkshire with 5 for 25
No issues with new team-mates, says Jofra Archer as he tries not to focus on World Cup
New recruit says he spoke to David Willey, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes about their comments in the media
Jofra Archer watch continues as England, Pakistan seek World Cup pointers
England have called up Phil Salt as batting cover, while Ben Foakes, Ben Duckett and Mohammad Hasnain are in line for T20I debuts
Chennai Super Kings look to return home for first qualifier
A win against Kings XI will help Super Kings finish the league stage on top. A two-two finish would still be within Super Kings' grasp even if they lose (by a slender margin), though
Kohli gets lucky with toss; Sunrisers bat in must-win game
The match is of significant interest to Kolkata Knight Riders, who will be rooting for Kohli's men
Can Ireland put a second-string West Indies under pressure?
With the IPL still on, only eight of the visitors' World Cup 15 are part of their tri-series squad
Ireland captain suggests Foakes' stumping of Balbirnie should have been called dead ball
William Porterfield claims games could end up lasting "15 hours" if all keepers started following Ben Foakes' lead
Was Ben Foakes' stumping of Andy Balbirnie the wicketkeeping version of a Mankad?
Stand-in keeper showed skills that England has sometimes lacked, but knows his chances will be limited
Ish Sodhi returns as Rajasthan Royals bat first in must-win game
Delhi Capitals made two changes, with Ishant Sharma and Keemo Paul coming in for Chris Morris and J Suchith
South African players' body threatens CSA with legal action
The South African Cricketers' Association addressed a letter to the board regarding alleged breaches of agreement related to CSA's decision radically restructure domestic cricket
Hardik Pandya has a 'great chance' of World Cup success - Yuvraj Singh
'He got 91 from 34 balls against KKR, probably that is the best innings I have seen in the IPL'
We just weren't good enough in the Powerplay overs this season - R Ashwin
Ashwin also said that injuries to key personnel pegged the team's progress through the season, while praising Mohammad Shami and Sam Curran as the two big positives for the team this year
'Can I break into the ODI team? Probably not' - Ben Foakes realistic after dream debut
Stand-in keeper showed skills that England has sometimes lacked, but knows his chances will be limited
Friday, May 3, 2019
Notts offer support to Alex Hales but new contract isn't guaranteed
Director of cricket Mick Newell says Hales' behaviour "fell way short of what we expect" but expects club to rally round
'Structural changes' need to be made at RCB - Kirsten
The coach pointed to two losses in particular within the first fortnight of this IPL, which affected Royal Challengers' whole season
For Royals against Rabada-less Capitals, it's win and hope for the best
Delhi are already in the playoffs, but will hope to win their final group game to try and book their place in the top two
Unchanged Kolkata Knight Riders bowl, Kings XI bring in Sam Curran
The home team left out the underperforming Mujeeb ur Rahman and David Miller
Pakistan's Babar Azam joins Somerset for T20 Blast stint
No. 1-ranked T20I batsman will be available for all 14 group-stage matches and any potential quarter-final
Sunrisers have everything to play for as RCB look to sign off with a win
A loss won't finish off Sunrisers Hyderabad's playoff chances, while a win will almost certainly give them the final spot in the last four
England win toss, bowl against Ireland in delayed ODI in Dublin
Soggy outfield pushes play back by two hours, reduces overs to 45 per side
CEO Warren Deutrom bailed Cricket Ireland out with €100,000 loan
Funding crisis in October forced Ireland chief to dip into own savings to bail out the board
ICC expands T20I rankings list to 80 teams
Pakistan sit on top of the table. Who's at the bottom, though?
Langer's biggest lesson: 'You don't mess with the Barmy Army'
With Steven Smith and David Warner expected to gain much attention from England supporters, Australia's coach has passed on some words of advice
Kagiso Rabada out of IPL with back niggle
CSA has advised the fast bowler to return home as a precautionary measure ahead of the 2019 World Cup
Smith, Warner need to develop humility - Langer
Australia's coach said that the team will use the experience of Smith and Warner at the World Cup as they return to the international stage
Australia's top three, Smith's fielding, Nicholls' new role: Brisbane talking points
A full-strength Australia ramp up World Cup preparations next week against a shadow New Zealand team with fringe players looking to impress
As Smith, Warner return, CA strives to start growing again
Sport Australia's AusPlay survey has shown one of the major challenges for cricket is retaining youngsters beyond early teens
Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders in uphill battle for the playoffs
Kings XI have a proud home record to look up to, Knight Riders have momentum from a resounding win
Keaton Jennings, Jake Lehmann and spinners secure fifth Lancs win in a row
Derbyshire could not keep up with the pace in a shortened match as Lancashire closed in on North Group qualification
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Hampshire hold nerve in face of David Wiese onslaught
Centuries from Tom Alsop and Aiden Markram set Hampshire up for a commanding 355 for 5 but it went down to the wire
Cricket South Africa evaluating Rabada's back niggle
South Africa pacer complained of stiffness in his back after Sunday's clash and was subsequently rested by Delhi Capitals
Drugs test exposure sealed Alex Hales' fate - Ashley Giles
England director confirms that management had been bound by confidentiality until story was made public
Surrey fired out cheaply again as Kent claim first win
Kent got home with eight wickets and 22 overs to spare after Surrey could only muster 127 despite a Dean Elgar half-century
Joe Clarke, Tom Kohler-Cadmore on England blacklist after WhatsApp revelations
The pair were named in court during the rape trial of former Worcestershire team-mate Alex Hepburn
Jofra Archer primed for England debut as Ireland seek major scalp
England look to put a ropey week behind them as they launch their international summer at a chilly Malahide
Unchanged Mumbai opt to bat; Sunrisers bring in Guptill, Thampi
Rohit wanted to take a chance on a fresh Wankhede pitch, despite having the dew factor in mind
Sri Lanka Cricket strengthens team's security at World Cup
Three security officers deployed by the government will travel with the team
Hathurusingha, de Mel 'thrash things out' to work together for World Cup
Ashantha de Mel was appointed as team manager and selector-on-tour for the World Cup and had clashed earlier with the coach over selection choices
Alex Hales' 'lack of respect' for England team-mates meant he had to go - Eoin Morgan
England captain confirms it was senior players who reached the conclusion that Alex Hales should play no further part in World Cup preparations
India, England stay top of rankings following annual update
In the only change of positions on the Test table, England have overtaken Australia to fourth position
Scenarios - How the Mumbai-Sunrisers result will affect the IPL playoff race
Rajasthan Royals will be rooting for Mumbai Indians on Thursday night. Here's why
Losing Dhoni as a batter always difficult for us - Raina
The Chennai Super Kings batsman struck form after a lean season and lauded Dhoni's support at the crease against Delhi Capitals
'It's all rosy' for Australia as Warner, Smith rejoin
No evidence of any bad blood as duo arrives in Brisbane for Australia's pre-World Cup training camp
What's changed for Manish Pandey in his second coming?
The Sunrisers batsman has hit form at a vital time for his side, just as their overseas players head off, and the surfaces on offer in Hyderabad have certainly played a role
Jimmy Neesham, Tom Blundell and Will Young handed New Zealand contracts
Adam Milne, Corey Anderson and George Worker have been dropped from the 20-player list for the 2019-2020 season
Yorkshire pillage victory after rain delay to revive Cup hopes
Vikings keep hopes alive in dramatic victory at Wantage Road
Alex Hales cleared for county comeback as Notts issue behaviour warning
Notts batsman will begin county comeback as England team-mates begin their one-off ODI against Ireland in Dublin
'Watch the ball, hit the ball' - Dhoni's formula for the final over
The CSK captain has hit 554 runs in 227 balls in the 20th over of an IPL match. That's 13% of all the runs he's made in this tournament
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
ECB to review recreational drugs policy in wake of Alex Hales case
Governing body admits protocol has 'failed its stress test' as it seeks to balance player safeguarding and public disclosure
Sam Robson scores maiden one-day ton as Middlesex crush Somerset
Nick Gubbins adds 90 to set up Middlesex's third-highest 50-over total
Wayne Parnell five-for sets up comfortable Worcestershire win
South African Kolpak player claims 5 for 24 to shackle the Outlaws
Jofra Archer in an England kit - finally
Newest recruit poses up ahead of Ireland and Pakistan series
Kumar Sangakkara named as first non-British President of MCC
Sangakkara's nomination was announced by the current President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC Annual General Meeting at Lord's
Delhi Capitals bowl; Dhoni returns, Rabada out with stiff back
Ishant too sits out with ankle niggle for Capitals; Jadeja, du Plessis also return for Chennai
Sunrisers target playoffs without Warner's magic touch
Both teams are well placed to make the top four but Mumbai Indians look the side with better all-round strength
Sunrisers target playoffs without Warner's magic touch
Both teams are well placed to make the top four but Mumbai Indians look the side with better all-round strength
Vijay Mallya set to lose ownership of Barbados Tridents
New owners likely to be announced ahead of player draft on May 22
Gary Wilson returns, Josh Little called up for Ireland
Squad named for one-off ODI against England, and tri-series against West Indies and Bangladesh
Aaron Finch feared for World Cup spot amid 'huge anxiety' over form
Finch feared his authority as captain could be eroded by his poor form but was grateful for the support he had during the lean run which ended with a prolific series against Pakistan
'Never, ever condoned any sort of cheating' - David Saker
The former Australia assistant coach is ready to relaunch his career after a bit of time away following Justin Langer's appointment as the head coach
Does winning the toss make a difference in the IPL?
The answer is a resounding yes, if you analyse what sides look to do and the advantage they gain after winning the toss
Ingram not returning to Adelaide Strikers for BBL
Family reasons will prevent the former South Africa batsman from adding to his two years with the Strikers
Will Beer scores career-best 75 as Sharks hold their nerve in nail-biter
Beer and Laurie Evans post half centuries as Sussex clinch win with one ball to spare
Steven Croft leads Lancashire win, with handy cameo from Graham Onions
Lancashire secure fourth straight victory with four balls to spare, despite Alex Lees ton for Durham
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