Century opening stand with Zak Crawley sets the platform as Sean Dickson ends the day unbeaten on 146
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Marnus Labuschagne boosts Ashes hopes with another century for Glamorgan
Australian scores fourth ton of Championship season as hosts start well against Worcestershire
Knocked out SL and WI focus on life after World Cup
Neither team's campaign has gone according to plan and a large part of that is because their batting line-ups have been disappointing
Ollie Robinson takes six wickets for Sussex but Northamptonshire happy
Robinson presses England Lions claims with 6 for 63 but hosts lose early wickets and trail by 266 runs
From cruising to making waves, how England opener Amy Jones turned potential into performance
'I always had people telling me how much potential I had ... when you get told that from such a young age you just expect it to happen'
'Middle order doesn't have confidence' - Karunaratne
Sri Lanka captain says they have the skill to 'compete with anyone' but admits they have only performed well in 'certain games'
Zimbabwe turmoil continues as women's tour of Ireland cancelled
Logistical and financial issues have been cited as reasons, although the parallel men's tour of Ireland will go ahead as planned
Australia still searching for perfect game - Starc
In an ominous note to whoever they meet in the semi-finals, Mitchell Starc believes there is more to come from Australia as they aim to peak in knockouts
Burden on Williamson grows as New Zealand's cracks emerge
It will take a extraordinary swing in net run rate to deny New Zealand a semi-final spot but their campaign has started to splutter at the pointy end
Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc to the fore as Australia thump New Zealand
Australia survived the loss of early wickets and a Trent Boult hat-trick to cruise to an 86-run win at Lord's
Six players to watch in the Women's Ashes
The multi-point Women's Ashes begins on Tuesday and here are some of the names to keep an eye on
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Fran Wilson called into England squad for Ashes ODI opener against Australia
Jenny Gunn returns, Lauren Winfield added to squad which dominated West Indies
Imad Wasim and Wahab Riaz's heroics keep Pakistan alive
Gulbadin's miscalculation and costly overs undo spin trio's choke as Afghanistan stumble under pressure
Anrich Nortje's chance to prove fitness during South Africa A tour of India
Temba Bavuma will lead the one-day side while Aiden Markram will be in charge of the four-day team
'You are good enough' ... how a few words turned Tammy Beaumont's England career around
After setting her sights on opening the batting for her country, Beaumont hasn't looked back
What does KL Rahul need to do to take the next step?
KL Rahul has made a start every time he has opened at the World Cup, but he is yet to make an impact. Is it a case of mind over matter?
England face the might of India as campaign nears point of no return
India likely to stick with their XI from the West Indies game, but Eoin Morgan hints at bringing back Jason Roy for crunch clash
England prepared to risk fitness of Roy, Archer against India
The opener is recovering from a hamstring injury while the fast bowler has been suffering from some stiffness in his side
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'Big moment' for professional players as PCA approves new five-year deal with ECB
The arrangement, for the period between 2020 and 2024, ensures all professional cricketers benefit from the improved broadcast contracts
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Finch's Australia shed aggression but not winning ways
Australia captain says 2015 World Cup "quite aggressive on the field, mainly from us" but this time around it's "great spirit" on display from the teams
'That first week was was really tough for us' - Faf du Plessis
The South Africa captain tries to put a finger on where it went wrong for his team in World Cup 2019, after they finally clicked as a unit, against Sri Lanka
'It kind of is what it is' for Kane Williamson, and nothing more
The New Zealand captain gives an insight into exactly why his team is sitting pretty when so many of its rivals are in such advance states of funk
Friday, June 28, 2019
The sun is still shining on England, and Jos Buttler promises to 'turn up and adapt'
Jason Roy batted in the nets, Adil Rashid bowled, Jofra Archer took part in the drills, and the pitch for the India game should be a batting beauty
Du Plessis, Amla, bowlers dent Sri Lanka's semi-final hopes
They put on an unbroken 175-run stand after a collective performance from the seamers restricted Sri Lanka to 203
Surging Pakistan look to sustain momentum against Afghanistan
Pakistan need to win to give themselves the best chance of upstaging England and clinching a semi-final berth
New Zealand seek semi-final security against confident Australia
There are a couple of selection issues for New Zealand to ponder as they look to avoid being dragged into a last-minute battle for qualification
PCB's 'great story' for women's cricket strikes an odd note
Contracts must be earned and not seen as a privilege, argues Urooj Mumtaz, chairperson of the PCB's women's selection committee
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The sounds of watching Virat Kohli bat
Kohli has yet to make the defining hundred of India's World Cup but his contributions have been no less significant
'Don't want to think about it' - Mashrafe shrugs off retirement talk
Bangladesh Cricket Board has left the decision on his future with the ODI captain
Inspired by Warne, Wareham prepares for Test challenge
From backyard cricket and watching Tests were her nan to being on the verge of a Test debut in the Ashes, Georgia Wareham is mastering her art
Mahela Jayawardene set to coach Southampton-based side in The Hundred
Shane Bond expected to be assistant to former Sri Lanka batsman at Southern Brave
County Diary: Reece Topley to revive career with Sussex in Vitality Blast
News from around the counties in the 2019 Championship season
Temba Bavuma's first Championship half-century seals Northamptionshire draw with Leicestershire
Bavuma, Alex Wakely guide Northants through afternoon on final day
Cameron Bancroft, Durham learning to sing while they're winning
Ben Raine's six-wicket haul seals 196-run victory for Durham over Sussex
Gary Stead backs New Zealand openers Colin Munro and Martin Guptill against Australia
Coach plays down speculation about Henry Nicholls moving to top of the order
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Jonny Bairstow lashes out at England's critics, urges calm
Opener says it's far from panic stations in England camp as World Cup campaign enters crucial phase
'Dhoni's experience has come good eight out of ten times' - Kohli
India captain refuses to believe Dhoni's slow pace of batting in the middle overs is a matter of concern
Shami-Bumrah, Kohli put India one step closer to semi-finals
West Indies crash out of the race for the final four after going down by 125 runs
Hathurusingha expects Sri Lanka's batsmen to step up
Sri Lanka coach says Mathews' match-winning knock against England has infused a new wave of belief
Do South Africa have nothing to lose, or nothing to play for?
JP Duminy, who might replace the injured David Miller, hopes the South Africans play Sri Lanka with freedom, and a smile on their faces
With slim hopes alive, Sri Lanka run into their 2019 tormentors
Without the worry of qualifying, South Africa begin the series of long farewells to Amla, Tahir and Duminy from 50-over cricket
Marcus Trescothick to retire at end of County Championship season
'He is the absolute personification of what a professional sportsman should aspire to be' - Somerset director of cricket
Battle for control over Zimbabwe Cricket rages on
Police were dispatched to secure ZC office in Harare, amid allegations by the SRC that the ousted board has instructed employees to stay away
Dockrell left out of Ireland ODI squad, uncapped Delany in T20I squad
Greg Thompson, who made his international debut for Ireland in 2008 and last represented the side in 2017, has been recalled into the T20I squad
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Nicholas Pooran joins Yorkshire for Vitality T20 Blast
Pooran will be available for five matches after the World Cup
Warner reveals unlikely secret to slower tempo
His strike-rate has been a regular topic of conversation during a prolific World Cup and David Warner said it has been a conscious effort to slow things down
Neesham's defiance a significant moment in his comeback story
Defeat dulled the enjoyment the allrounder could take from his innings, but it was important on a personal level
You'd better believe, It is on Pakistan
The stars are aligning, the wins are coming, it's no joke any more. Pakistan are getting on one of those rolls
Welcome to the age of Babar Azam
At this of all moments, in this increasingly heady campaign, let's not be shy - let's call this innings for what it is, a coming of age for sure, and perhaps an all-timer
Second spinner might have saved New Zealand, admits Santner
New Zealand concede pitch turned 'more than we though it would' as Babar Adam and Harris Sohail take game away
Leicestershire strive for parity on back of Hassan Azad 92
Steadfast Hassan Azad innings anchors Leicestershire reply but falls short of third successive hundred
Alex Lees revives memories early promise as Durham seize control
Opener's 143 sets up Durham for second-innings declaration before Chris Rushworth nips out 3 for 11
Babar, Haris and Shaheen's genius keep Pakistan alive
New Zealand were kept to 238 thanks to a brilliant new-ball burst from Shaheen and they were then taken out of the game by a century Babar Azam and a fifty from Haris Sohail
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Michael Hogan, Marnus Labuschagne fire Glamorgan to top of Division Two
Gloucestershire collapse inside a session and a half to allow Glamorgan to steal points at Bristol
England have failed to adapt but can still make last four - Joe Root
Next two games are 'like quarter-finals' for England, admits leading batsman after Sri Lanka, Australia defeats
'We need to justify why we're here' - South Africa play for pride with jobs on the line
South Africa are already out of the World Cup but they have two games left to 'finish on a high', says assistant coach
Keshav Maharaj's arrival at Yorkshire leaves Josh Poysden still in the cold
South Africa spinner signs on three-match deal to bolster Championship challenge
India's shaky middle order in focus against teetering West Indies
West Indies will be without the injured Andre Russell in their must-win game against the new No.1 ODI side
Gareth Batty four-for secures first win for defending champions Surrey
Morne Morkel and Sam Curran make key breakthroughs as Surrey see off Warwickshire despite Dom Subley 73
Chris Gayle walks back ODI retirement
"My plans after the World Cup … may be play a Test match against India," he said on Wednesday. "And then I'll definitely play the ODIs against India"
Fitness concerns hang over key England players
The most pressing fitness worry may be over Jofra Archer, who has a "tightness in his left side" and will be assessed ahead of the India match
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Starc's day goes from breakfast sledge to wonder ball
All Mitchell Starc wanted was some eggs to start his morning, but another hotel guest wanted to share a few words with him
No backwards steps, say England, as Kevin Pietersen criticises Eoin Morgan "weakness"
Short ball to England captain raises eyebrows of former team-mate, as England face battle for semi-final berth
Mitchell Starc, Jason Behrendorff reprise left-arm double act to upstage England
The last time Australia opened the bowling with two left-arm quicks it was all about the Mitches
Mitchell Starc: The Grand Old Duke of Yorker
Australia's gun seamer is no ordinary left-arm seamer, he is the most lethal weapon the one-day game has ever seen
Zimbabwe clinch Super Over win to square T20I series in Netherlands
Brendan Taylor and Elton Chigumbura score the big runs before Tendai Chatara does the job with the ball as visitors end tour with their first win
Delray Rawlins gives Sussex something to cheer on a day Durham dominated
Rawlins 56 not out after partnership with David Wiese closes the gap
Rory Burns faces Sam Curran dilemma with Surrey needing Warwickshire wickets
Curran can only bowl six more overs as Warwickshire chase 142 runs more with seven wickets in hand
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Finch combines forces with Behrendorff and Starc to put Australia in semi-finals
England's plans of qualifying for the final four hang in the balance after a second successive loss, this one by 64 runs
David Payne leads seam attack to hand Gloucestershire narrow lead over Glamorgan
Payne, Josh Shaw and Ryan Higgins claim three wickets each as visitors are bowled out with 26-run deficit
Finch combines forces with Behrendorff and Starc to breeze past England
England's plans of qualifying for the final four hang in the balance after a second successive loss, this one by 64 runs
Catches can win matches - so can a lot else for Pakistan
They have conceded more runs in the field than they have saved in this World Cup, but Pakistan are finding ways around that
PCB brings down contracted women players from 17 to 10
The contracted players will, however, earn more than they did earlier
Jamie Porter, Aaron Beard run through Somerset to keep Essex momentum going
In successive weeks, the top two counties in the Championship have been sent packing at Fortress Chelmsford
Pakistan reaching last chance saloon, New Zealand look to sew up final-four berth
It's a high-stakes match, especially for Sarfaraz Ahmed's side, as another defeat will significantly diminish their chances of qualifying for the semi-final
Andrew McDonald set to be head coach of Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred
ESPNcricinfo understands that McDonald has been given the role after eight candidates were shortlisted for the position
Australia had 'bitter taste' after fading in previous Ashes - Mott
The Australia coach has said the way the team faded in the 2017-18 series provided motivation to bring more ruthlessness to their game
Mark Stoneman seals excellent Surrey fightback against Warwickshire
Stoneman fifty guides hosts to 105-run lead after bowlers contain Warwickshire on day two
Chris Dent reaches another century for Gloucestershire, Marnus Labuschagne in pursuit for Glamorgan
Labuschagne boosts position as leading run-maker with an unbeaten 56 as Glamorgan trail by 126
Because of misfielding we missed the opportunity again - Gulbadin
Afghanistan's captain blamed a shoddy fielding performance for his side's failure to claim their first scalp of the World Cup
Cameron Bancroft finally summons a pitch for the Ashes
Australian's patient 120 not out shows why national selectors first picked him and the mental resilience needed for Test cricket
Aaron Beard's electric spell brings talk of Fortress Chelmsford
Beard grabs four top-order wickets with first 15 balls, Jamie Porter chimes in with five-for
'Won't be easy but we will give our best shot against India' - Shakib
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh team management awaits a scan report which will tell them the extent of Mahmudullah's calf injury
Super Shakib knocks Afghanistan over with bat and ball
Allrounder smacks 51 and then returns 5-29 to help Bangladesh script a 62-run win and get in the top half of the points table
Monday, June 24, 2019
Jonny Bairstow and David Warner set to put IPL bromance behind them
They were lighting up stadiums in India as opening partners three months ago. All that will be forgotten on Tuesday when England meet Australia at Lord's
Morgan plays down England's pressure fears
Morgan, the captain, believes nerves played no part in England's defeats at the hands of Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Manpreet Gony retires from Indian cricket, signs up for Global T20 Canada
The 35-year-old medium-pacer finishes up after 12 years of cricket in the Indian domestic circuit
Slow over rate leaves Kane Williamson on thin ice
New Zealand have been fined for not completing their overs in time against West Indies, and a second offence could earn their captain a suspension
Injured Andre Russell out of rest of the World Cup
Top-order batsman Sunil Ambris has been approved as the allrounder's replacement
Philosophical Kagiso Rabada takes in the lessons of a chastening World Cup
The fast bowler did not think the early exit was the lowest point of his career, but admitted that he had slipped up with his execution during the tournament
'They can do what they want' - Morgan won't do a Kohli if fans heckle Smith, Warner
It will take time for the Australian duo to be accepted back into the cricket community, says the England captain
Philosophical Kagiso Rabada takes in the lessons of a chastening World Cup
The fast bowler did not think the early exit was the lowest point of his career, but admitted that he had slipped up with his execution during the tournament
Roy bats in nets, could make return against India
England have received a significant boost with news that Jason Roy is recovering well.
'We tried to get Rabada not to go to the IPL' - Faf du Plessis
Kagiso Rabada struggled to find form all tournament as South Africa crashed out of the World Cup
Ashes can wait as England, Australia gear up for mega World Cup clash
The question is whether Australia now have a team that will match-up effectively against an England team who, for all their former success, need to keep it together in the here and now
Wade's record-breaking 155 gives Australia A victory
Playing as a specialist batsman, he smashed the second fastest List A century; Andrew Tye picked up six wickets
'It's a little bit embarrassing' - Faf du Plessis
South Africa's captain has admitted that the early exit from the World Cup will tarnish the legacy of some of the senior players in the squad
Unhappy homecoming for Surrey as Warwickshire take control
Oliver Hannon-Dalby and on-loan Toby Lester shine for Warwickshire as Surrey fall cheaply
Dobell: Jofra Archer key to England becoming a stronger, better-balanced side
England v Australia looks set to be a quality encounter with plenty of context - exactly what the World Cup should be about
Van der Merwe's 75* off 39 blows Zimbabwe away
He walked in after Netherlands lost two wickets for three runs. He walked back with his highest T20I score and the biggest hand in a thumping victory
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Haris blitz ends South Africa's World Cup dream
An inspired, backs-to-the-wall performance from Pakistan, led by Haris Sohail, knocked South Africa out of the 2019 World Cup
Alastair Cook stands up for Essex but Somerset have designs on elusive title
Without Cook's 80 off 186 balls, Essex would have fared a good deal worse as Somerset trail by 184 runs
Chris Dent extends run of Gloucestershire form on rain-dented day
Only 49 overs possible as Miles Hammond joins captain in solid opening stand
Jason Roy to have further scan on torn hamstring
England camp coy on severity of opener's injury but hopeful he can return against India on June 30
Langer backs Australia's under-fire batting gameplans
There have been question marks over how the team has been too slow to start and aren't always explosive at the end, but the head coach is having none of it
Gulbadin Naib backs Afghanistan's spin attack against any side in the world
Captain has faith in Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan against Bangladesh after pushing India
Bangladesh begin virtual knockouts at spin-friendly Southampton
Bangladesh cannot afford anymore slip-ups and the first obstacle in their way is an Afghanistan team still looking for their first win
Mehidy Hasan struck on the head at practice session
The offspinner was understood to be out of danger, although a concussion report is yet to be completed
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Shami reveals Dhoni's advice before World Cup hat-trick ball
The India pacer talks about how MS ODI helped orchestrate his World Cup hat-trick, bowling alongside Jasprit Bumrah and his changed outlook towards fitness
'I thought I had enough bat on it': Brathwaite's heartbreak
The allrounder was pleased to have ended a long wait for a century and said there won't be recriminations over him trying to win the match with another six
Brathwaite, Bishop, Neesham and what gets remembered
It seemed impossible, but Carlos Brathwaite so nearly pulled it off. From both sides the skills on show were incredible
County cricket catch-up: Labuschagne prods the selectors
With the Australia A tour of England having begun here's a quick look at the form of the Australians who are plying their trade in county cricket
Bumrah again proves the jewel in Kohli's crown
At various stages it appeared the World Cup was set for a massive upset, but once again India showed why they have the best bowling attack at the tournament
West Indies fall agonisingly short after Carlos Brathwaite's stunning assault
The allrounder's effort put to shade a serene 148 from Williamson, brilliant spells from Cottrell, Boult and Ferguson, and a rousing half-century from Gayle
Brathwaite's six-hitting frenzy in 2D
How our ball-by-ball commentary captured the West Indies allrounder sending chills down the New Zealand team's backs in the final couple of overs
'We had doubts at the halfway stage' - Kohli
India were worried they didn't have enough runs on the board against Afghanistan but their bowling line-up bailed them out
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Bumrah and Shami overcome Afghanistan scare
Bumrah produced a vital double-strike while Shami claimed a hat-trick to help India defend 224
England took it a bit easy with the bat against Sri Lanka - Trevor Bayliss
England coach admits his side missed Jason Roy but stresses that the opening batsman will not be rushed back from injury
Done 'sulking and moping around' - Aiden Markram
South Africa batsman hopes the top order begins to convert starts to big scores, starting with the must-win Pakistan game
Criticise us, but don't abuse us - Sarfaraz Ahmed
The Pakistan team has been facing a severe backlash from the fans after their defeat against India and some of it has crossed the line
Misfiring Pakistan and South Africa face off with time running out
South Africa are likely to stick with their XI from the New Zealand game, while Pakistan could well leave out Shoaib Malik and Hasan Ali
Former Queensland captain Chris Simpson named new chairman
The move continues significant recent behind-the-scenes changes at Queensland following the resignation of CEO Max Walters earlier this month
Don't bring players' families into criticism - Wahab
The paceman insisted that Pakistan were still together as a team despite their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread
Danielle Wyatt half-century sets up 42-run win for England over West Indies
Stacy-Ann King, Chedean Nation offer some resistance, but hosts prove too strong
'On slower wickets, we can beat any team' - Dhananjaya de Silva
Sri Lanka's total seemed sub-par, but a key innings from Angelo Mathews set the tempo for his team in a famous win
West Indies focus on team bonding instead of training on the eve of New Zealand game
"We wanted to get the guys together, just have a team event, a team bonding session. And I think it went really well," captain Jason Holder said
'We didn't deserve to win' - Morgan
England, meanwhile, don't have history on their side against their next three opponents at this World Cup
Friday, June 21, 2019
Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews star as Sri Lanka stun England
Ben Stokes threatened a late jailbreak, but Nuwan Pradeep dismissed No. 11 Mark Wood to secure a memorable win for Sri Lanka
Van der Merwe, Edwards and Seelaar seal Netherlands' highest ODI chase
Netherlands were 167 for 5. They had never chased a target as big as 291 in ODI cricket. Fast forward to the 49th over and they were gifted the winning run off a wide
Debutant Aaron Thomason guides Sussex to a draw with Worcestershire
Released by Warwickshire less than two weeks ago, youngster's 90 saves the match for new club
Rashid Khan 'not thinking about' England game anymore - Gulbadin Naib
Rashid conceded 110 from nine overs in the last match but his captain says the legspinner will not let those figures torment him
Entire Zimbabwe Cricket board, acting MD Givemore Makoni suspended
Decision by the government's Sports and Recreation Commission a reaction to violation of the ZC constitution and 'various other controversies'
Can one-dimensional West Indies find a way to stay alive?
They looked exceptional in their warm-up match against New Zealand, but that is a distant memory as the sides prepare to meet in the World Cup proper
Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman found to be in conflict of interest
BCCI's ethics officer says they cannot be commentators and also in administration, gives them two weeks to pick one
Dennis Silk, former chairman of TCCB, dies aged 87
Silk, who chaired the board between 1994 and 1996, was one of many outstanding batsmen to come out of Cambridge in the 1950s
India's chance to experiment ahead of bigger battles
Will they try and fit in Rishabh Pant? Can Rashid Khan bounce back after England nightmare?
Joe Clarke and Tom Kohler-Cadmore to face disciplinary hearing for role in infamous WhatsApp game
Former Worcestershire duo could face sanction for their off-field behaviour in wake of Alex Hepburn rape trial
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I could have retired due to mental-health issues - Nicole Bolton
The Australia and Perth Scorchers opener revealed she took an indefinite break because "people couldn't see behind closed doors where I was really struggling"
Stoinis feared injury would end his World Cup
While recovering from his side strain, the allrounder put in extra work on his batting with Ricky Ponting
Wade crunches rapid ton to open Australia A tour in style
The opener hit 117 off 67 balls while there was also a half-century for Peter Handscomb and with the ball Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh and Ashton Agar impressed
Harry Podmore five-for secures points for Kent as Nottinghamshire crumble
Joe Denly extends innings to unbeaten 167 before Kent bowlers make short work of bottom-placed Notts
Hassan Azad, Paul Horton ton up as Leicestershire shut door on Gloucestershire
No double-hundred for Ryan Higgins as Gloucestershire are unable to capitalise on first-innings lead
Laurie Evans ton keeps Sussex in contention against Worcestershire
Worcestershire on top until fifth-wicket association between Laurie Evans and Ben Brown
Dom Sibley nudges England selectors as Warwickshire take York spoils
Warwickshire claim a valuable victory as Dom Sibley and Will Rhodes provide the platform
Bangladesh not giving up on semi-finals yet - Tamim Iqbal
The opener also felt the chase of 382 could have been possible had he or Shakib Al Hasan stuck around until at least the 30th over
Warner's rapid 166 trumps Mushfiqur's fighting 102*
More than 700 runs were scored at Trent Bridge as Australia took another big step towards the semi-finals
That's a lot of sixes, but I hit the biggest - Moeen
According to the England allrounder, friendly competition to score the quickest centuries and hit the biggest sixes is driving the team during the World Cup
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Women's T20 cricket set to be part of Commonwealth Games 2022
The bid for women's T20s to be included in the Commonwealth Games was submitted by ICC and ECB in partnership last year
Sri Lanka banking on 'out of the box' methods to stop England's batsmen
Captain Dimuth Karunaratne has told his team to forget about the first half of their World Cup campaign and pick themselves up for the second half
Toronto Nationals sign up Yuvraj Singh for Global T20 Canada
Other big-name signings for the 2019 season include Kane Williamson, Chris Lynn, Shoaib Malik, Faf du Plessis and Shakib Al Hasan
Vijay Shankar hit by Jasprit Bumrah yorker, team says he's fit
The blow to the foot occurred on Wednesday, and the allrounder only trained sparingly on Thursday
England have one eye on SL, the other on semis
The home team have most of their bases covered and go into the game at Headingley as favourites against Dimuth Karunaratne's men
'It seems like guys have been hampered' - Gibson on South Africa's travails
The coach also expressed disappointment that the experienced players hadn't stood up in this World Cup
Mohsin Khan resigns from PCB committee
Managing director Wasim Khan will take over the role of leading the committee, the first order of business being a review of the past three years
Mali women sink to record 304-run defeat in T20I
Uganda scored a record 314 for 2, thanks to centuries from Musamali and Alako, as Mali set another dubious record
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Bolton relieved after bouncing back from first-baller ahead of Ashes
Bolton took a break from the game midway through last season's WBBL but returned to the fold when the squad for the Ashes tour was announced
'We left everything out there, that's all I can ask' - du Plessis
With South Africa all-but out of the World Cup thoughts are already turning to 2023 and the considerable changes that could be seen
Penultimate-over boundary was a bonus for Williamson
The New Zealand captain wasn't concerned when he kept hitting the field and could see benefits in the team having close games in the group stage
Masterful Williamson keeps calm and carries on
There was a period in the middle of the chase where New Zealand's captain kept hitting the field. That is a rare sight. But there was no panic, he knew what was needed
Organisers to review security after pitch invader sustains broken arm
Spectator was heavily apprehended after running on the field at the end of England v Afghanistan match at Old Trafford
Warwickshire's Oliver Hannon-Dalby takes shine off Yorkshire's bowling efforts
Jack Leaning resists with unbeaten 47 as Yorkshire lead Warwickshire by 183 going into final day
Kane Williamson's hundred downs error-prone South Africa
Williamson and de Grandhomme shared in a 91-run stand that set up New Zealand's pursuit of South Africa's 241 for 6
Kidderminster's cricket festival set to roll on as Worcestershire take narrow lead over Sussex
Callum Ferguson praises flood rescue ground as batsmen on both sides get among the runs
Joe Denly century steers Kent to healthy lead over Nottinghamshire
Ashes hopeful 111 not out as team-mate Matt Milnes claims career-best five-for against former side
BCCI hands Rasikh Salam two-year ban for age fraud
The Jammu & Kashmir pacer has been replaced by Prabhat Maurya in the India U19 squad
How a surprise call from 'hero' Andy Roberts lifted struggling Mashrafe
Roberts gave Mashrafe the same advice as when they had first met, and the simple message helped the Bangladesh captain turn things around against West Indies
Ryan Higgins, Chris Dent put on 318 as Gloucestershire overhaul Leicestershire
Higgins scores unbeaten 196, Dent 176 to rescue their side
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
O'Dowd's debut fifty helps Netherlands dominate Zimbabwe
Brendan Taylor made 71 off 85 even as wickets kept falling around him but his innings was upstaged later in the day
Former SA pacer Rusty Theron named in USA squad
Rusty Theron, who played for Kings XI Punjab, Deccan Chargers and Rajasthan Royals between 2010 and 2015 in the IPL, has been named in a 30-man USA squad traveling to Los Angeles this weekend for a selection camp
Simmons promises to expose truth behind Afghanistan's World Cup mess
Afghanistan coach says he will reveal the dubious part former chief selector Dawlat Ahmadzai had played in the selection of the squad
Joe Root plays it straight to keep England steady in the fast lane
Batsman content with unglamorous remit as Eoin Morgan steals the show at Old Trafford
Mashrafe Mortaza expects 'confidence from West Indies win' to lift Bangladesh
The batsmen have to be alert to the variety in Australia's bowling attack, says the Bangladesh captain
Rain washes away hopes of final-day run chase at Radlett as Middlesex, Glamorgan draw
Unbeaten Glamorgan miss bonus batting point despite the efforts of Graham Wagg
James Anderson, Graham Onions bowl Lancashire to big win over Derbyshire
Veterans claim nine scalps between them in Derbyshire's second innings as Lancashire win by 10 wickets
Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup, Rishabh Pant confirmed as replacement
The hairline fracture the India opener suffered on his left thumb while batting against Australia hasn't healed as well as expected
Bangladesh's chance to spur World Cup magic
A possible return for Stoinis could give Australia the balance as they look to surge closer to the semi-finals
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Olympian Ginn to challenge fast bowler management
With his background in rowing, one of the new high performance heads at Cricket Australia may look to do things differently says his Tasmania boss
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Warwickshire's cubs begin to show their claws to fill the seniors' void
Warwickshire and rain spoil homecoming, but not for a grateful crowd who lapped up the occasion
Marcus Stoinis on course for recall as Australia brace for Bangladesh threat
Allrounder on the mend after side strain as Langer prepares for side on the rise, thanks to Shakib Al Hasan's exploits
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Eoin Morgan's brutal 148 demolishes Afghanistan
The England captain smashed 17 of his side's 25 sixes and handed Afghanistan their fifth successive loss
Chris Nash, Samit Patel edge Nottinghamshire towards solid response
Responding to Kent's 309, visitors reduced deficit to 101 on a day reduced to only 71 overs
Wayne Parnell makes most of Kidderminster pitch for Worcestershire but Sussex duo resist
Parnell claims four as makeshift out ground turns it on, Ben Brown and Chris Jordan stand firm
Mohammad Abbas makes early dent in Gloucestershire reply against Leicestershire
Gloucestershire three down trailing by 446 before rain halts play
Steve Finn five-for keeps Glamorgan in check, despite three batsmen reaching fifty
Marnus Labuschagne, David Lloyd, Tom Cullen post half-centuries as hosts avoid follow-on
Ed Joyce appointed Ireland women interim coach
The former batsman takes over Aaron Hamilton, who was in charge of the side for more than four years
The 2015 semi-finalists meet with plenty on the line again
For South Africa, it is virtually a must-win game, while for New Zealand, who have been unbeaten in the tournament having faced some of the weaker teams, it will be a proper test of their bench
6 all out - Mali women bowled out for lowest women's T20I total
Rwanda women register victory with 116 balls remaining - also a record - in Kwibuka Women's T20 tournament
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'Australia are not losing a game' - Alyssa Healy on women's Ashes
Australia's wicketkeeper channels Glenn McGrath ahead of the women's Ashes starting next month
'Australia still trying to find best XI' - Brad Haddin
Australia's assistant coach also talks of Maxwell's batting position and the Khawaja conundrum
Paul Stirling's Championship best sets up Middlesex
Middlesex claim three Glamorgan wickets after amassing 410 via centuries from Paul Stirling and Sam Robson
York welcomes home its county after 129-year absence
Warwickshire and rain spoil homecoming, but not for a grateful crowd who lapped up the occasion
Shakib, Liton the stars in Bangladesh's record chase
West Indies restricted to below-par total before their bowlers are taken to the cleaners, the 322-run chase pulled off with 51 balls in hand
James Anderson defies glum forecasts to brighten Lancashire prospects
England seamer claims five-for despite delayed start as Derbyshire succumb to 153 all out
Monday, June 17, 2019
Neil Dexter, Hassan Azad share record stand to spur Leicestershire
Second-wicket pair put on 320 after Gloucestershire had asked the home side to bat on a green-tinged pitch
Linsey Smith added to England squad for West Indies T20Is
Left-arm spinner only addition to squad that beat West Indies 3-0 in ODIs
Can South Africa in a spin despite holding trump card in Imran Tahir?
Prospect of a turning track at Edgbaston could be a double-edged sword as SA fight to stay alive
Zac Crawley stars with home-grown hundred to carry Kent's fortunes
Opener holds innings together with classy century as James Pattinson advances Ashes case with six wickets
Lungi Ngidi's return to fitness a timely boost for South Africa
The fast bowler, who hasn't featured since injuring his hamstring against Bangladesh, is looking forward to putting New Zealand's batsmen under pressure
The ingredients for an upset heightened amid England injury concerns
England should win easily at Edgbaston, but a used track and a potent Afghan spin attack make for a few nerves
Cheaper by the dozen for Simon Harmer as Essex flatten Hampshire
Offspinner's 12-wicket haul sees Essex to an innings win and up to third in the table
Beleaguered Afghans face stiff task to get campaign up and running
Underdogs need to overcome internal issues if they are to carry the fight to an England team who are now hitting their stride
Eoin Morgan doesn't rule out Alex Hales return, but conscious of 'stigma'
England want to do all they can to give the injured Jason Roy a chance to have a role in the latter stages of the World Cup
Tavengwa Mukuhlani's re-election puts Zimbabwe Cricket in conflict with government body
The Sports and Recreation Commission has issued a directive that ZC's Elective Annual General Meeting - at which the chairman's tenure was extended - be suspended
Jason Roy to miss two World Cup matches after hamstring tear is confirmed
Batsman to miss Afghanistan and Sri Lanka fixtures, while Eoin Morgan continues to be monitored after back spasm
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Steven Smith praises Virat Kohli but is happy to brush off the boos
He said the India captain's gesture to silence spectators' heckling was "lovely", but he is more focused on scoring the runs Australia need from him
Ginn, Oliver to take on Pat Howard's former Cricket Australia role
Triple Olympic gold medal-winning rower Drew Ginn has taken on one of the newly created positions at Cricket Australia
Samiuddin: Pakistan need to first figure out what their best XI actually is
Beaten Pakistan have made six changes over three games after their opening match
Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav put India 7-0 ahead
On its biggest stage, cricket's most fraught rivalry once again failed to live up to its billing as a meek Pakistan were thoroughly outclassed
Ajinkya Rahane endures torrid day as Simon Harmer, Ravi Bopara show Hampshire how it's done
Rahane duck as Harmer claims five-for and Bopara hits unbeaten fifty to hand Essex early lead
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Sam Robson settles in on return to Radlett, as Middlesex make solid start against Glamorgan
Opener unbeaten on 85 as Seaxes reach 151 for 3 after rain delays start
Hamstring injury puts Bhuvneshwar out of Pakistan game
The new-ball bowler pulled up after delivering the fourth ball of his third over, and went off the field immediately
West Indies grasping at elusive semi-final spot
With or without Andre Russell, West Indies seem a batsman short - and they'll have to find a way to beat Bangladesh to keep their World Cup alive
Mashrafe wants players, not outsiders, to assess pitches
During the New Zealand game, people outside the playing group were influenced by radio commentary, says the Bangladesh captain
Bangladesh, West Indies seek to turn campaign around
Bangladesh blanked West Indies three times in as many games during the recent tri-series in Ireland, but can they repeat a similar performance at the World Cup?
With 'peg in the ground', South Africa look to begin semi-final charge
Lungi Ngidi might return to the XI for the next fixture, against New Zealand on Wednesday
Maxwell's bowling helps Australia make their balancing act work
The allrounder chipped in handily with the bat, but it was his ten overs that most aided Aaron Finch against Sri Lanka to leave Australia sitting at the top of the table
Afghanistan's World Cup of self-inflicted chaos
The omission of Najibullah Zadran, their batsman of the tournament, summed up a team that is not giving the best account of themselves
Saturday, June 15, 2019
Aaron Finch and Mitchell Starc headline big Australia win
The opener scored his second World Cup hundred to set base for an imposing total, and the left-arm quick blew Sri Lanka away after they had threatened to make a game of it
Pakistan captain, coach throw their weight behind 'incredible' Shoaib Malik
The senior allrounder, in his last campaign for the national team, has been poor with the bat and just about handy with the ball so far
Bouncer-ready Bangladesh 'favourites' against West Indies, says Tamim Iqbal
Mushfiqur Rahim picks up a forearm injury in the nets courtesy a Mustafizur Rahman short delivery
Weather looms large over World Cup's most anticipated clash
India will want to treat it like any other match, because viewing it through the prism of history might just play into Pakistan's hands
Niroshan Dickwella ton helps Sri Lanka A pull level
The opener struck a 93-ball 111 and was part of a first-wicket partnership of 165 as his side overcame India A's 260-run target
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Friday, June 14, 2019
England quicks, Root century brush West Indies aside
Fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood took three wickets each to wrap-up West Indies for a below-par total
Marnus Labuschagne gives selectors another nudge as Glamorgan see out draw
Another half-century for Division Two's leading run-scorer in high-scoring draw at Swansea
Kimber: The talent is there but West Indies need to rethink ODI batting
Twice in this tournament, not changing the way they have batted for the conditions, or state of the game, has cost them
Weatherwatch: Will rain have a say in India v Pakistan game?
Light showers are forecast for Sunday in Manchester, but the indications are that we will have a proper contest
A gentle vying for position as life moves on in Arundel's slow lane
Forty-one miles, and a world away, from the World Cup, the battle for promotion proceeds at a leisurely pace
Aaron Finch not expecting Ashes call-up
Australia's limited-overs captain feels the batsmen who got opportunities to replace him in the Test side have done well enough to retain their places
Afghanistan look to escape last place as South Africa eye turnaround
The lowest-placed teams in the tournament are both looking for their first wins as the qualification window shrinks on them
'We have to do it all over again' - Courtney Walsh
Bangladesh have a 7-2 record against West Indies over the last 12 months, but their bowling coach knows their next meeting in Taunton will be the one that counts
Australia to wait until Bangladesh clash to decide Marcus Stoinis' World Cup future
The allrounder, who is recovering from a side strain, will miss Saturday's match against Sri Lanka
Jason Roy, Eoin Morgan injuries throw England's batting plans into disarray
It is unclear whether either man will be able to bat at all; but even if they are, they will have to bat down the order
Stalled Sri Lanka must stand up to Australia's might
Rain has followed the Sri Lankans around the World Cup but the forecast is better in London, where the main challenge will be their batting
'Very unfair' - Sri Lanka complain to ICC about less-than-ideal pitches, training facilities
Ashantha de Mel, the team manager, has written to the governing body, but says he hasn't received a reply yet
Papua New Guinea suspends 10 Under-19 players for a year
The sanction is in relation to their conduct in Japan, where they were favourites to win a qualifying tournament for the Under-19 World Cup; however, 10 players missed a crucial game against Japan
Warner's hundred another stage of the homecoming
His hundred against Pakistan was recognition that his singular match-winning skills remain very much intact
'Explosive' Shaun Marsh, Khawaja suit middle order - Langer
The coach has admitted to challenges in balancing the side after the injury to Marcus Stoinis but is content with Australia's start of three wins from four matches
AB de Villiers' inclusion in World Cup would have set difficult precedent - Van der Dussen
'You can't, on the day before the announcement and a team that's been working for something for year and even longer than a year, come and say, 'I want to make a comeback now.''
Dhawan really wants to play - Kohli
The left hander is expected to miss at least India's next two matches and his ability to field will also be a factor in his recovery
Hazlewood learns lessons from past Ashes disappointment
The pace bowler was dropped before the end of the last series in England but now feels better equipped to make the most of the Duke ball
Amy Jones keeps form rolling as England's top order set up big win, 3-0 series sweep against West Indies
Jones, Sarah Taylor reach half-centuries as Heather Knight's quick-fire cameo keeps England clinical
Billy Godleman touches new heights to drive Derbyshire into lead
Derbyshire captain leads by example, scoring a career best 211 not out - surpassing the 204 he scored against Worcestershire three years ago
Thursday, June 13, 2019
How Kane Richardson learned to stop worrying and love the game
According to Justin Langer, Richardson epitomises Australia's transformation after a dismal 2018
Morne Morkel's mayhem rouses soggy match from its torpor
Steve Patterson's men grateful for the late return of rain as their lacklustre efforts go unpunished
Chris Dent, Gareth Roderick guide Gloucestershire between showers
Senior batsmen see Gloucestershire to 146 for 3 as Sussex fail to make significant headway on wet day
Alec Stewart among front-runners to succeed Trevor Bayliss as England coach
However, Surrey director of cricket is no guarantee to apply when applications open this month
Attention on Southampton as Jofra Archer troops his new colours
Assuming the weather gives the players a chance, England versus West Indies ought to be one of the match-ups of the tournament
Somerset surge clear after Lewis Gregory inspires victory dash
Lewis Gregory claims career-best 11 for 53 as Somerset open up 26-point gap at the top of Division One
Brendan Taylor, Hamilton Masakadza back in Zimbabwe squad
Uncapped left-arm spinner Ainsley Ndlovu was retained in the squad as the lone frontline spinner
India, New Zealand remain unbeaten as rain forces another washout
The tournament had its third abandoned match as India-New Zealand fixture was called off without even a toss
Netherlands recall Vivian Kingma, Bas de Leede for Zimbabwe series
Roelof van der Merwe and Paul van Meekeren have also been named in the 13-man side, while Ryan ten Doeschate wasn't available due to his county commitments
Pressure exists for every team, not just Pakistan - Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Amir opens up on his strategy against Australia that fetched him his maiden career ODI five-wicket haul
Troublesome ankle puts Mark Wood in doubt for West Indies game
The fast bowler had reported discomfort in his left ankle following England's victory over Bangladesh on Saturday
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Anmolpreet Singh sparkle in rain-hit game
The (no) result means India A now have an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series
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Cautionary tale for Burns' fatigue
The former Western Australia batsman Rob Baker reached Australia A level but his career was ended in 2002 at the start of a decade-long battle with chronic fatigue syndrome
'We have a right to compete against the big teams' - Steve Rhodes
Bangladesh coach reflects on his attempts to give younger players greater responsibility after a year in the job
Thought I might never score hundred for Australia again, admits Warner
Batsman credits wife Candice for helping him 'get out of bed' on long road back from ball-tampering ban
Missing scorer leads to last-minute call up for Australia-Pakistan match
James Emmerson deputises after official match scorer fails to show up for World Cup game
Florida to kick off India's full West Indies tour on August 3
The tour includes two Tests that are part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship
Glamorgan's Graham Wagg scores quick-fire ton as Billy Godleman, Tom Lace dig in for Derbyshire
Visitors trail by 173 runs as Swansea fixture defies rain elsewhere with entertainment aplenty
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
With a bowling bonus point, Middlesex may look on frustrating days in Leicester fondly
Leicestershire three wickets down after rain allows just 11 overs so far
Unbeaten Liam Livingstone half-century a bright spot for Lancashire amid more rain
Lancs lead Worcestershire by 12 runs as weather plays a big part again
Unbeaten Liam Livingstone half-century a bright spot for Lancashire amid more rain
Lancs lead Worcestershire by 12 runs as weather plays a big part again
David Warner hundred enough for Australia as Pakistan comeback falls short
Mohammad Amir five-for and heroics from the tail not enough as Australia hold on for 41-run win
Short Trent Bridge boundary (and weather) on Ross Taylor's mind
New Zealand batsman thinks shorter boundary on one side could also play on the minds of India's spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav
Will Beer falls short of maiden ton, David Wiese adds entertaining half-century for Sussex
Beer reaches 97, Wiese 67 as rain restricts third day to 30 overs against Gloucestershire
Namibia's Christoffel Viljoen earns four-match suspension
The 31-year-old was found to be in violation of ICC's Anti-Racism Code during the T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in May
Will Fraine forced to find patience as rain hits Surrey v Yorkshire clash
Steve Patterson seals five-wicket haul, visitors trail by 255 with nine wickets in hand for final day
Jos Buttler reports for England training after recovering from thigh bruising
England given a boost ahead of crucial clash with West Indies in Southampton, where Moeen Ali may return after birth of second child
The Boult v Bumrah subplot in overcast Nottingham
If the rain stays away, two of the best bowling units may be able to coax the ground away from its high-scoring ways
Rishabh Pant to join Indian team as cover for Shikhar Dhawan
India will fly in in Rishabh Pant to England as they monitor Shikhar Dhawan's injury over the next few weeks
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Lewis Gregory claims career-best figures on 22-wicket day
Division One leaders take slender advantage thanks to Tom Banton's maiden first-class half-century
Old gold from Steven Patterson keeps Yorkshire in contention
Jamie Smith and Jordan Thompson both shine on their Championship debuts before Yorkshire captain strikes
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Ricardo Vasconcelos hits century as Northamptonshire edge past Durham
Alex Wakely out for a duck in first match since quitting Northants captaincy
Marnus Labuschagne provides dash on day of Glamorgan grit
Several batsmen get starts but Derbyshire's seamers also enjoy success on rain-affected day
Unbeaten Will Beer reaches career-high in retro first day for Sussex against Gloucestershire
Beer, Stiaan van Zyl post half centuries but the going is tough
England relish 'fear' factor provided by pace of Archer and Wood
Mark Wood says 'friendly competition' between the two fastest men at the World Cup is a good thing for England
Warner needs 'a little mindset change' to go from slow to spectacular
Why can't the opener replicate his IPL form at the World Cup? Trickier pitches and better bowling attacks, says Aaron Finch
Dot-ball pressure, early wickets key to beating India - Lockie Ferguson
Ferguson also praised West Indies' short-ball tactic employed against Australia at Trent Bridge, and suggested that could be a successful template when playing in Nottingham
'Why no reserve day', fumes Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes
Bangladesh coach unhappy with ICC's policy for league stages; Karunaratne sees logistical issues
Jemimah Rodrigues to beef up Indian presence at KSL
The 18-year old will join Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur when the new season begins on August 6
Australia's balance in question against Pakistan threat
A few months ago Pakistan were beaten 5-0 by their next World Cup opponents but they have already shown that recent form can go out of the window if things click
It's all Brizzle drizzle and fizzle as Sri Lanka v Bangladesh is washed out
This is the fifth World Cup being staged in England, and incredibly this one has already witnessed two abandonments (cancellations without toss), the most-ever in a single edition
Andy Moles added to revamped Afghanistan selection panel
ACB also announced a set of four new governing board members
Marcus Stoinis out of Pakistan game with side strain, Mitchell Marsh flown in as cover
Final decision on Stoinis' future in the tournament will be made before Australia's game against Sri Lanka on Saturday
Trying to avoid the World Cup as much as I can - Josh Hazlewood
Disappointed with his omission, Josh Hazlewood has been avoiding World Cup coverage back home - a task that will be much harder when he lands in England with Australia A later this week
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Cloud over Dhawan's World Cup with suspected hairline fracture
The India batsman has gone to Leeds to undergo scans on the injured thumb
'Confident in our game plan, open to shuffling batting order' - Langer
Langer concedes that Australia haven't played their perfect game yet but believes that they will get better and better as the tournament progresses
Past success could return to haunt Hathurusingha
He is ostensibly head coach of Sri Lanka but, weirdly, it is on the opposition that bears the clearer marks of Hathurusingha's influence
AB de Villiers revelations could bring South Africa World Cup squad closer - Faf du Plessis
Captain says furore over de Villiers' proposed return has not been a factor in their disjointed campaign
Ben Raine fires with the bat to raise Durham hopes against Northamptonshire
Raine's unbeaten 75 lifts hosts from 81 for 7 as Brydon Carse adds 47 not out
Monday, June 10, 2019
'I made bad decisions' - Tamim Iqbal feels he has put too much pressure on himself
Bangladesh opener blames himself for trying too hard, hopes to avoid mistakes and get back to scoring the runs he knows he can
Jofra Archer adds spice to England v West Indies World Cup clash
'He is not new to us. Yes, he's bowling quickly, but there's nothing we're not accustomed to' - Floyd Reifer
Faf du Plessis feared truncated game would've helped West Indies more
West Indies head coach Floyd Reifer said that a completed game would've been in West Indies' advantage, especially since their opponents were 'demoralised'
South Africa, West Indies split points after abandonment
West Indies were on top after putting South Africa in, but the first rain stoppage turned out to be the last as nearly six hours of play were lost in Southampton
Sri Lanka batting coach backs Mathews to break out of the funk
Kusal Mendis, too, has started the World Cup with two low scores, but John Lewis says it's only a matter of time before both players come good
James Anderson, Graham Onions take four wickets each as Worcestershire are bowled out for 98
No time for Lancashire reply before rain halts play for the day
'If they don't want me to play, I will quit cricket' - Mohammad Shahzad
War of words erupts - wicketkeeper-batsman says he is fit, board officials claim otherwise
One eye on weather as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka jostle for vital points
With some luck going their way, Sri Lanka are better placed on the points table than Bangladesh but that could all change in Bristol
Paul Edwards: 'The wonder this day was that we ever thought of playing'
Rain wreaks havoc on Championship fixtures around the country
Former Pakistan batsman Akhtar Sarfraz dies aged 43
He played four ODIs between December 1997 and October 1998, scoring 66 runs in four innings
'I would have loved to average 40 in Tests' - Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj Singh talks about his relationship with his father, his favourite captains, and about how he spurned the offer of a farewell match
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'I have decided to move on' - Yuvraj Singh retires from international cricket
Allrounder, who last played for India in June 2017, will continue to play in short-format leagues around the world
Faith Thomas and Mike Whitney handed Queen's Birthday Honours
Both have been handed the Order of Australia, Thomas for services to cricket and to the Indigenous community and Whitney for services to cricket and the broadcast media
Are Australia dynamic enough with their batting order?
One defeat does not mean it's time to panic, but it does raise the question of how flexible Australia's methods are while batting
'Not getting wickets early on was key' - Aaron Finch
Australia captain praises Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma for "swallowing their pride" against new ball
Anya Shrubsole shines with bat and ball as England beat West Indies for 2-0 series lead
Shrubsole hits 32 off 16 balls, claims two wickets as England win rain-interrupted match
Kyle Abbott six-for leaves Notts in a hole on Welbeck debut
Nottinghamshire were bowled out for 162 in the maiden first-class innings at their outground in former mining country
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Dhawan 117 and Bhuvneshwar's three for secure India's victory
Australia's bowlers conceded their highest total in World Cup cricket and their batsmen were unable to bail them out
Jofra Archer puts England in World Cup fast lane
With Jofra Archer and Mark Wood engaging in a 'pace off', England suddenly have the quickest attack on show
In the midst of South Africa's perfect storm, cool West Indies come calling
The dreaded World Cup knockouts have come early for injury-hit South Africa who need to win their remaining six matches to keep their semi-final hopes alive
McKenzie's focus: Bangladesh's execution under pressure
The batting coach believes consistency in selection has helped bring out the best in the younger players
MS Dhoni sheathes dagger, complies with ICC's glove regulations
The former India captain wore a new pair of green mitts against Australia, without the emblem that was embossed on his previous pair
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Nuwan Pradeep taken to hospital after blow to bowling hand
If the fast bowler is forced out of the World Cup, Sri Lanka have a replacement ready in Kasun Rajitha
Kyle Coetzer's 'shock' and MBE honour in Queen's Birthday list
The Scotland captain has been recognised for services to cricket where he has achieved some notable milestones
Barty praises "amazing" cricket experience after French Open victory
Barty stepped away from tennis in 2014 and a year later signed for Brisbane Heat in the WBBL
James Neesham fashions New Zealand's third straight win
The allrounder's career-best 5 for 31 handed Afghanistan their third straight defeat
Shakib Al Hasan soars at No. 3 even as Bangladesh slip to defeat
The Bangladesh allrounder, currently the World Cup's leading run-scorer, is justifying his move up the order
England confident of Jos Buttler fitness despite hip injury
Batsman hobbles during fast-paced half-century and will be monitored ahead of Friday's clash with West Indies
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Jason Roy's 153 sets up clinical England win despite Shakib Al Hasan resistance
Jofra Archer and Mark Wood both topped 150kph on the speed gun as Bangladesh went down by 106 runs
Aaron Finch strikes positive note as Australia greet familiar opponents
They've already met in eight ODIs this year, and Australia's captain says coming back from 2-0 down to win a series in India 'was really important for the confidence of the side'
Big contenders on show as India look to halt Australia's charge
It was against India in Ranchi three months ago that Australia found some confidence that has since translated into a ten-match winning streak, including two of two in the World Cup so far, but India will be a different kettle of fish at the World Cup
Australia net bowler in hospital after hit to the head
The medium-pacer, Jai Kishan, was bowling to David Warner and was struck by a shot that came back at him before he could react
'If AB wanted to be here, he would be here' - SA coach Ottis Gibson
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson wants the focus to turn from AB de Villiers back to the cricket, as his team prepares to take on West Indies
Gaikwad, Gill smash centuries in dominant India A win
The home team knocked off a ten-wicket victory in just 33.3 overs after Sri Lanka A had been restricted thanks to a top-order collapse
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Ponting concerned by Australia's short-ball troubles
"It's pretty fair to say some of the boys are a bit disappointed with their batting at the top," he said about their batting against West Indies
Japan qualify for 2020 U-19 World Cup after Papua New Guinea forfeiture
PNG forfeited the match after it's board suspended 11 of its 14 players 'for internal disciplinary reasons'
The story behind Coulter-Nile's World Cup batting record
The allrounder has hinted at his batting potential without really delivering until he faced West Indies at Trent Bridge - and his success goes back to a wet day two years ago
With Shahzad out, Naib hopes Rashid will fox New Zealand
Afghanistan captain says Shahzad's energy and the vibe he brings to the dressing room will be missed
Friday, June 7, 2019
Farbrace's mantra: Kusal as floater, Mathews at No. 4
Sri Lanka's former coach still believes they have it in them to make an impact this World Cup
England step away from the game to diffuse pressure
The match against Bangladesh is shaping up as a crucial one, but Eoin Morgan said there was no panic in the ranks
Persistent rain forces Pakistan v Sri Lanka washout in Bristol
The teams split points, which meant Sri Lanka moved to third on the table by virtue of a superior run-rate
Former chief election commissioner appointed to oversee BCCI elections
The Indian board is set to have elections in October, after a prolonged tussle over the implementation of the Lodha recommendations
New Zealand brace for another trial by spin
Afghanistan offer a potent threat in the form of Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, but their own batting has frailties as well
BCCI asks ICC for 'flexibility' on Dhoni gloves but says will go by the rule
Won't break the norm, says Vinod Rai; Dhoni likely to cover the insignia with a tape if required to
England look to close out weaknesses against spirited Bangladesh
Bangladesh are not an opponent to be trifled with, even for a team as aggressive with the bat as England
Mount Maunganui to host maiden Test against England
New Zealand's home season includes a full tour by India and the women will face South Africa before heading to the T20 World Cup
Mitchell Starc excited that Australia can get 'a lot better' after scrappy win
Five-wicket haul secures second win in a row but fast bowler thanks Coulter-Nile for saving the team with the bat
Heather Knight, Amy Jones lead England to emphatic win over Wests Indies
Visitors beaten with bat, ball and in the field as England win by 208 runs
Paul Horton's home comforts enable Leicestershire to escape with a draw
Liverpool-raised batsman thwarts top-topping Lancashire on final day at Aigburth
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Passions run high as Ben Duckett digs deep to save Nottinghamshire's blushes
Visitors bounce back with determination to secure hard-fought draw, but remain at foot of the table
Australia face down their Trent Bridge demons as Nathan Coulter-Nile leads stirring revival
Torrid beginning against new ball gives way to smart batting and savvy bowling in tightly fought contest
Sri Lanka warm to their task at last in spite of Brizzle drizzle
Half-fought victory settles the nerves, but a woeful World Cup record against Pakistan doesn't augur well
Glossier balls offering more swing in World Cup - Trent Boult
'Where the white balls have been quite prominent in that you can see their quarter seams, and everything with the ball but now it is fully covered'
Gary Ballance furthers Ashes case though rain denies him shot at record
Ballance is the first Yorkshire batsman to have scored hundreds in five successive Yorkshire matches
'One hell of a bowler' - Amla, Kohli laud relentless Bumrah
Amla feels Bumrah can bowl at all stages of an innings, Kohli lauds his intensity and work ethic
Liam Plunkett primed for recall as England seek to regroup against Bangladesh
England may rest Rashid against dangerous opponents who have beaten them twice in last two World Cups
Missed no-ball costs Gayle his wicket
The openers was given out lbw on umpire's call, but the ball before that, Mitchell Starc had over-stepped - an error the umpire didn't spot
Struggling Sri Lanka in need of batting lift
Pakistan will be rejuvenated after breaking an 11-match losing streak by beating England
Gaikwad smashes 187* to lead India A to victory
Sri Lanka A fall 48 runs short despite Shehan Jayasuriya's century in a shortened game
Jack Brooks gives Somerset reason to believe after crushing win over Surrey
Defending champions have eight wickets in hand, chasing season's first win on last day
Alex Wakely resigns as Northants campaign after poor start to season
Adam Rossington will take charge of the Championship team, with Josh Cobb leading the Vitality Blast campaign.
'Decision based on principle; had to be fair to the team' - CSA selector on turning down de Villiers
Cricket South Africa responds to the report on AB de Villiers offering to come out of retirement for the World Cup
Live Report - Australia v West Indies
All the latest updates and talking points from the game, dissected by our correspondents and writers
South Africa team management rebuffed AB de Villiers' offer to play World Cup
ESPNcricinfo understands de Villiers' last-ditch offer to come out of retirement was made in May, just 24 hours before the selectors unveiled their final 15-man squad
World Cup Central: 'Faf's wicket most special' - Chahal after four-for
Catch all the buzz from around the World Cup in one place
New Zealand's spin tactics should be a warning
An aggressive mindset is fine but sometimes there needs to be a little more assessment of conditions
'The guys are very disappointed and a bit angry' - Chris Morris
His captain Faf du Plessis blamed the batsmen for their defeat against India
Rohit Sharma's best ODI innings, 'by far' - Virat Kohli
'He played the perfect innings for that kind of a situation, on that kind of a wicket, against a bowling attack that was threatening to pick up wickets at any stage'
Richard Gleeson four-for sets up tense final-day battle
Dieter Klein puts up stubborn resistance with half-century as Leicestershire trail by 156 runs
Tom Westley withstands Duanne Olivier fire as Essex avoid follow-on against Yorkshire
Westley hit on head by Olivier ball, goes on to reach 77 as Essex trail by 138 runs after three days
Jeetan Patel claims six to bowl Nottinghamshire out for 97 after Adam Hose ton for Warwickshire
Ben Duckett resists with unbeaten 71 as visitors trail by 178 with nine wickets in hand
Unbeaten Alex lees half-century keeps Durham ahead against Derbyshire
Opener 63 not out as Durham lead by 185 runs going into final day
Rabada, Bumrah, and a tale of two terrific spells
The two pacemen bowled incredibly well with the new ball, making batsmen hop. On the day, one got what the deserved, the other must have felt the universe was against him
Finch backs introduction of concussion substitutes in international cricket
"It's all about the safety of the player, and at the end of the day, the game of cricket isn't as important as someone's health"
Surrey need 168 runs after Matt Dunn five-for stops Somerset
Defending champions have eight wickets in hand, chasing season's first win on last day
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Ollie Robinson claims seven wickets as Sussex beat Middlesex by an innings and 50 runs
Robinson takes 7-98 to end Middlesex resistance and deliver comprehensive victory
Bumrah, Rohit and Chahal give India winning start
Meanwhile, South Africa slumped to their third straight loss in the World Cup
Mark Wood backs England to bounce back against Bangladesh
With first-match nerves out of the way, fast bowler is ready to help his side overcome loss to Pakistan
West Indies not 'stuck on the short ball' - Jason Holder
The West Indies captain wants his team to show intent and doesn't want to get too caught up with the conditions
Michael Hogan, Marchant de Lange sweep Glamorgan to big win over Northamptonshire
Hogan claims four-wicket haul as Glamorgan win by an innings and 143 runs
Australia bank on tighter game to counter West Indies threat
Where Jason Holder's team are counting on its aggression, Australia are hoping to induce errors by creating pressure with their bowling and fielding
Live Report - Bangladesh v New Zealand
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report for the day-night match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at The Oval
Live Report - India v South Africa
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report of India's first World Cup 2019 match, against South Africa in Southampton
Aaron Finch and Australia brace for short-ball treatment from West Indies
Although Australia won a warm-up game between the teams last month, the Australia captain remains wary of the 'aggressiveness' that West Indies bring to their game
Brampton to host second edition of Global T20 Canada
The decision was taken after the organisers decided to move the event to a more central location, and the upcoming season will also see the addition of a sixth franchise team
Tayla Vlaeminck's raw pace set to be unleashed in women's Ashes
Exciting 20-year-old Australia fast bowler has overcome serious injury to be part of the 14-strong squad for the tour of the UK
Mitch Marsh and Chadd Sayers sign for Glamorgan and Gloucestershire
Marsh will be available for the Vitality Blast after Australia A duties while Sayers hopes to put himself back in Test contention following an injury-interrupted domestic summer
Fast machines of Australia and West Indies promise to shake us all game long
Carlos Brathwaite says while short-pitched bowling is a 'preferred tactic' there's more to it
Lasith Malinga grabs the limelight but Nuwan Pradeep turns the game
Pradeep hailed by his team for keeping them in the contest against Afghanistan
Nuwan Pradeep, Lasith Malinga bowl Sri Lanka to scrappy win
In an error-strewn game, Sri Lanka did just about enough right to secure their first points and hand Afghanistan their second successive defeat
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Classy Ben Foakes fifty stands out in testing conditions for Surrey batsmen against Somerset
Foakes' half-century rallies Surrey from 38 for 3 but they still trail by 156 runs
Stuart Broad is not amused as Plan B for Bouncer goes awry
Dramatic over comes to nought as Warwickshire creep along in rain-affected clash with Nottinghamshire
Dom Bess stranded shy of century but could still play a role with the ball
Spinner can answer a glaring need on loan at Yorkshire as Essex trail by 372 runs
Ollie Robinson's devastating spell has Middlesex staring at prospect of heavy defeat to Sussex
Robinson claims four wickets with hosts still 282 runs behind
Gareth Harte onslaught puts Durham in control against Derbyshire
Ravi Rampaul stars for Derbyshire with second five-wicket haul of their campaign
Ben Curran eyes fifty as Northamptonshire face final-day hold-out for draw with Glamorgan
Curran unbeaten on 48 as rain disrupts play from lunch onwards
Self-pity cycles won't be allowed - Faf du Plessis
Beset by injury problems and with two losses in their first two games, South Africa are turning to their all-rounders as the fallback option
Josh Bohannon a beacon as rain hampers Lancashire - Leicestershire match
Young batsman stranded two runs shy of maiden century
Starting later than everyone else is an advantage - Kohli
Indian captain said he welcomed people having expectations from him, and brushed off concerns about Kuldeep Yadav's form following a poor IPL 2019
First ten overs crucial for Bangladesh against New Zelaand, Soumya Sarkar says
Batsman warns same tactics used against South Africa may not work against Kiwi swing and pace
Can Bangladesh go from dangerous underdogs to genuine contenders?
The two teams are meeting for the first time since Bangladesh's tour of New Zealand was tragically cut short by the Christchurch terror attacks
Teetering South Africa hope not to capsize
They are facing the prospect of having to win five of their next seven games in order to have a chance of progressing to the knockouts
Injured Steyn out of World Cup, Beuran Hendricks named replacement
A second shoulder injury has not responded to treatment and has ruled him out of bowling for the foreseeable future
'Don't panic!': Joe Root calls for calm after England's stumble against Pakistan
Root scored the first century in the 2019 tournament but was unable to help his side complete the highest World Cup run-chase
Live Report - Afghanistan v Sri Lanka
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report of the match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, live from Cardiff
Joe Burns diagnosed with 'fatigue disorder'
Burns ended his stint with Lancashire in county cricket after one match last month and it has been revealed he was suffering extended symptoms of fatigue and burn out
Molineux misses Ashes squad, Vlaeminck included
Molineux will be gently brought back to the international fold via Australia A's matches with a chance she could be called up later in the Ashes
Earl Eddings finds way to three more years as CA chair
The NSW-appointed vacancy has been taken by longtime media executive Richard Freudenstein as boardroom moves at CA continue
Umpires step in to curtail England, Pakistan ball-roughing tactics
Both sides scrutinised for tactic of throwing ball in on the bounce to obtain reverse swing
Stiaan van Zyl's epic century sets Sussex on course for maximum-points win over Middlesex
South African bats for more than seven hours for 173, while Ben Brown offers spritely 107 as Sussex lead by 334
'We needed just a kick and then we will click' - Hasan Ali
Pakistan reap benefits of confidence-building session after West Indies defeat
Liam Livingstone's first ton in nearly two years steers Lancashire into strong position
Steven Croft chimes in with half century as Lancashire end day on 347 for 7
Don't let World Cup fool you, Yorkshire v Essex is where it's at, baby
Adam Lyth, Tom Kohler-Cadmore fall just shy of centuries on even day in Leeds
Monday, June 3, 2019
Stubborn Dominic Sibley resists Stuart Broad on dour day as hosts hold firm
Not a day to remember, but Warwickshire may find that the end justifies their means
Billy Root doubles up to turn the tables on Northamptonshire
Batsman bounces back from being dropped on 0 to post career-best 229 at Wantage Road
Pakistan upend form book to beat England despite Root, Buttler tons
Pakistan produced a superb all-round performance to edge out the hosts and favourites, and end their own losing run
Durham pair score fifties to put hosts in solid spot against Derbyshire
Jack Burnham, Alex Lees produce patient knocks to defy pressure from Ravi Rampaul
Malinga wants Sri Lanka to 'feel the shame of losing'
The senior quick bowler lashes out at his team-mates, says they haven't learnt from their mistakes even as the losses have piled up
George Bartlett century sets Somerset for return to top
Batsman dropped first ball reaches career-best 137 against Surrey
Can improving Afghanistan exploit Sri Lanka's vulnerabilities?
Since the 2015 World Cup, Afghanistan have won more ODIs than Sri Lanka despite playing 22 fewer games
Tests against South Africa and Bangladesh in India's 2019-20 home season
Tours by West Indies, Zimbabwe and Australia also scheduled between December 2019 and March 2020
Ottis Gibson channels spirit of Anthony Joshua as South Africa look to lift themselves from the canvas
South Africa coach looks to lift dispirited players, but faces a challenge to find right balance for India showdown
Sloppy fielding hints at England's hidden anxieties
After setting new standards in the field in the World Cup opener, England lost concentration in dramatic fashion at Trent Bridge
Chahar's all-round efforts secure 2-0 series win for India A
Apart from the allrounder's second-innings performances, KS Bharat and Anmolpreet Singh contributed heavily with the bat
Queensland Cricket chief resigns in third year of tenure
Max Walters has become the third state chief in a little more 12 months to resign, due to internal squabbles over club cricket in the state
Shakib's IPL downtime helps matchwinning World Cup start
The Bangladesh allrounder reaped the benefits of putting in the hard yards ahead of the tournament as he helped his team to the perfect start
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