'Smithy needs that big score to tick the last box' - Mark Taylor

Taylor, one of Smith's mentors, thinks the captain needs one dominant hundred to complete his reintegration into the Australia side

'Batting at No.3 'was completely my decision' - Joe Root on Ashes batting order

Anderson and Broad reunited as paceman continues recovery from side strain

Lord's set to host World Test Championship final, may lose 2021 Afghanistan Test

The ground is likely to have to give up the planned Test against Afghanistan if it is confirmed as the host venue for the inaugural WTC final

What's new - World Test Championship playing conditions

How will teams level on points be separated, what's the call on over-rate penalties, and other key questions answered

Jofra Archer Ashes debut delayed as he continues injury comeback

Anderson and Broad reunited as paceman continues recovery from side strain

Edgbaston Factor offers England the edge as Ashes arrives with indecent haste

Only weeks after the World Cup, the oldest rivalry in cricket has rolled back onto centre stage

Glamorgan's Malcolm Nash, who Sobers hit for six sixes in an over, dies at 74

The former Glamorgan captain collapsed during a dinner in London on Tuesday night and died overnight

England's top-three merry-go-round

With Joe Root's move up the order meaning yet another top-three combination, we take a look at England's scattered selections over the past two years

Quiet Australians at the Ashes? 'Maybe not' feels Joe Root

The England captain feels Tim Paine's 'new Australia' will be tested in the crucible of an Ashes series

Birmingham brilliance: England's Edgbaston winning streak

Australia haven't won in any format at Edgbaston since the 2001 Ashes, while England have 11 consecutive victories there dating back to 2014

Mumbai Indians rope in Sherfane Rutherford, trade Mayank Markande to Delhi Capitals

Mayank Markande, who made an impressive IPL debut last year for Mumbai Indians, had played only three matches for the franchise in 2019

Ian Bell to miss entire Warwickshire Championship campaign following knee injury

Batsman will play no part in Warwickshire's County Championship campaign for the first time since 2000

Sri Lanka elect to bat in hunt for 3-0

The home side made four changes to their squad, having already sealed the series in the 2nd ODI

Shakib Al Hasan moves from Dhaka Dynamites to Rangpur Riders

All the latest news from the Bangladesh Premier League

Australia bargain big three breakup as Mitchell Starc falls behind

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc have been told they won't play together in the first Ashes Test in order to help prolong their careers after being relied upon too heavily in previous major Test series

They used to laugh when someone from Andhra wanted to play for India - Venugopal Rao revels in retirement

The 37-year old called time on a two-decade long career, which brought 7081 first-class runs at an average of 40.93, with 17 centuries and 30 half-centuries

Mohammad Nabi's 12-ball 43* maintains Kent's perfect start

Allrounder's five mammoth sixes steal show in seven-over game, as Surrey slump to third defeat in five

England need to hit the ground running at Edgbaston - Ben Stokes

Vice-captain opens up on post-World Cup 'come down', and stresses importance of putting Smith, Warner and Bancroft under pressure

How BCCI figured Prithvi Shaw's suspension

Everything you need to know about the India Test opener's doping violation

Joe Denly prepares for 'biggest challenge' in new role as England's number four

Batsman says he will learn from the mistakes of his first international stint and avoid putting too much pressure on himself

Widening gulf in women's game exposed by England's Ashes thrashing

The drubbing at the hands of Australia suggests a £20m investment by the ECB cannot come soon enough

Kapil Dev-led CAC in conflict of interest?

The question has been posed both internally within the BCCI as well as through an external complainant

Shaky Bangladesh under pressure to avoid clean sweep

As for Sri Lanka, a win here will grow their confidence levels ahead of the Test series against New Zealand

Prithvi Shaw suspended until November 15 for doping violation

Shaw had 'inadvertently ingested a prohibited substance, which can be commonly found in cough syrups,' a BCCI release said

Mohammad Amir cleared for Essex stint after visa application approved

Pakistan seamer had missed first four Vitality Blast games after a hold-up stalled the progress of his visa application

Cardiff Hundred team may drop "Welsh" from name in favour of "Western Fire"

ECB's legal partner applies to trademark name, along with "Northern Superchargers"

Zimbabwe players ready to play for free to keep game alive

Their focus is on participating in the men's and women's T20 qualifying tournaments although they've been barred from taking part in those under the terms of their ICC suspension

'There will be more on the line' - captains welcome World Test Championship

We have longed to have something to play for that gives proper context to Test cricket, says Faf du Plessis of the competition

Michael Gough, Joel Wilson added to ICC Elite umpires panel; S Ravi omitted

The pair, who officiated in the recent World Cup, replaced Ian Gould and Ravi on the Elite Panel

Report for work or face consequences, Zimbabwe Cricket interim committee tells employees

Their statement said employees not reporting for work from Thursday will have to face "legal" and "disciplinary consequences"

FAQs: All you need to know about the 2019-21 World Test Championship

Nine teams will contest a total of 27 bilateral series in the inaugural World Test Championship between 2019 to 2021

James Pattinson, Usman Khawaja in line to play first Ashes Test

Bancroft appears likely to partner Warner, with Wade looking set to bat No.6, while Hazlewood, Starc and Siddle are in a tussle for the last fast bowling spot

Thilan Samaraweera to work with New Zealand Test team in Sri Lanka

Samaraweera has played 81 Tests, averaging 48, and had also worked with the Sri Lankan support staff in 2018

India won't 'jump the gun' with Ajinkya Rahane, says Virat Kohli

Rahane's lean patch over the last two years could happen to anyone, says Indian captain as he backs his deputy

Head softens approach for Ashes quest

Australia's joint vice-captain knows that he will need to be patient and show a more measured approach to have success in English conditions

No day-night Sheffield Shield games scheduled ahead of pink ball Tests

Cricket Australia have scheduled Australia A to host day-night tour matches against Pakistan and England Lions

Australia's domestic one-day competition remains restricted by schedule crunch

More 50-over domestic games on major grounds in order to better replicate international conditions

Joe Root set to return to No. 3 for first Ashes Test

England captain set to move up the order to support new opening combination of Burns and Roy

'It's England v Australia but we'll still shake hands' - Bairstow on Warner friendship

Previous alliances - and battles - put to one side for Ashes contest says England wicketkeeper

'Amir could have managed those five years better' - Mickey Arthur

The Pakistan coach believes Amir could have managed his workload better had he looked after his body during the banned period

England could have stand-in captain and coach for New Zealand tour - Ashley Giles

Two-Test tour falls outside of World Test Championship, and therefore offers a chance to avoid player burn-our

England to prioritise red-ball cricket after World Cup focus - Giles

Test side has "suffered a bit" due to white-ball emphasis, admits Giles, and red-ball stars might be afforded fewer IPL opportunities

'Will be very happy if Shastri continues as coach' - Kohli

A new CAC comprising Kapil Dev, Anshuman Gaekwad and Shanta Rangaswamy is expected to announce the next coach by mid-August

James Anderson the key as Glenn McGrath 'sits on fence' in Ashes prediction

Australian great avoids usual whitewash prediction, but remains confident the strength of their seamers gives them an edge

Virat Kohli on reports of rifts with Rohit Sharma: 'Baffling, ridiculous, disrespectful'

Coach Ravi Shastri, too, quashed reports of "divisions" in the dressing room

No concussion substitute if like for like player not available

The match referee will be empowered to decide whether a concussion replacement is appropriate in the circumstances

FAQs - What happens if World Test Championship final ends in a draw or tie?

We get two winners. Here's everything you need to know about the tournament that will bring new meaning and context to bilateral Test cricket

Alex Carey's Geneva jaunt and AB de Villiers' unlikely replacement

The latest snippets from the Vitality Blast, including Nicholas Pooran at number seven, Paul Nixon's prophetic tweets, and Lewis McManus' freak run-out

Defeat doesn't negate Bangladesh's progress - Mushfiqur

The wicketkeeper-batsman also said that Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah struggling for form meant there was greater pressure on the remaining players

Exclusive: Langeveldt focussed on improving Bangladesh's consistency

The new bowling coach knows there is only one way to be a side that does well abroad and that is to have seamers who know how to hit a line and length

Hazlewood questions Roy's Ashes opening credentials

Australian quick cites Aaron Finch's difficulties as an indicator of how challenging it is for limited-overs specialists to successfully open the batting in Tests

Resilient Jhye Richardson raring to go again

The fast bowler has paid a hefty price for diving in the field in an ODI against Pakistan in March, missing the World Cup and Ashes, but is now looking ahead

Somerville and Patel among four spinners in New Zealand squad

Mitchell Santner and Todd Astle are also part of the squad for the two-Test series as New Zealand return to action after the World Cup drama

Langer reveals personal toll of coaching Australia

The Australia coach has opened up on how the pressure got to him earlier this year and recounts an old story regarding James Anderson

Alex Carey caps eventful week with top score for Sussex in win over Somerset

Australian's 78 leads side to 13-run win at Taunton as Babar Azam, tom Banton hit fifties in vain

Ellyse Perry becomes first player to reach 1000 runs, 100 wickets in T20Is

Unbeaten 47 in Australia's win over England makes allrounder the first player - male or female - to reach the milestone

Khawaja one session away from Ashes fitness

Batsman edges closer to selection for the first Test, an unlikely prospect when he hobbled off at the World Cup

Martin Guptill, Riki Wessels bludgeon Worcestershire to victory over Durham

New Durham signing Peter Handscomb puts on 75-run stand with Alex Lees in losing cause

Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry steer Australia within touching distance of white-ball Ashes sweep

Assured partnership guides tourists to comfortable win in penultimate match of series

Bomb threat delayed GLT20 Canada fixture

Organisers cited "technical reasons" for the delay while the TV production said a "security situation"

Babar Azam to play Championship match for Somerset

Registration rules mean club runs out of time to replace Azam with fellow Pakistan international Azhar Ali

'If you are a great talent, you need time' - Shreyas Iyer

The 24-year old batsman says it was 'difficult' to miss out on World Cup selection, but is confident he 'will play for sure in the future'

Bangladesh opt to bat; both teams bring in extra spinner

Sri Lanka made two changes by including Akila Dananjaya and Isuru Udana for Lasith Malinga and Thisara Perera

Siddle thought Test career was over in 2015

Australia quick had been dropped in helpful conditions at Trent Bridge but believes Australia are more evolved in their strategy of how to play in English climes

Hamilton Masakadza hints at dressing room rift in letter to sports minister

Masakadza follows women's captain Mary-Anne Musonda in writing to Kirstey Coventry about the human costs of Zimbabwe's suspension

Arron Lilley, Mark Cosgrove lead Leicestershire to win over Nottinghamshire

Foxes prevail by 21 runs after rain reduces match to 11 overs each

Dobell: More hand-wringing over top order as England try to persuade Joe Root to bat at No.3

Team management want Root to move up from No.4 in the Ashes, but it will be captain's call

Winning back vice-captaincy was logical next step for Ben Stokes, Ashley Giles says

Managing director of England men's cricket believes added responsibility will help all-rounder's rise

Wriddhiman Saha's fifty, Shahbaz Nadeem's ten-for headline India A's win

In his first first-class game in over a year, the wicketkeeper-batsman made his case for selection ahead of Rishabh Pant in the Test team

Bangladesh rope in Charl Langeveldt and Daniel Vettori as bowling coaches

The BCB has also decided to extend the terms of white-ball batting consultant Neil McKenzie and selectors Minhajul Abedin and Habibul Bashar

Onus on seamers as Sri Lanka eye first home series win in 44 months

Meanwhile, Bangladesh are in danger of losing a fourth consecutive ODI

'Right process followed' - ICC defends Dharmasena

ICC's general manager of cricket backed the decision to award England six overthrows in the World Cup final

Jofra Archer earns Ashes call-up after star turn at World Cup

England name 14-man squad to face Australia in the Ashes

'I wasn't as true to myself as I could have been' - Bancroft battles back

In the many recriminations and deliberations that followed the Newlands scandal, there was little doubt that Bancroft had the hardest road back to regaining a place in the Australian team

Archer battled 'excruciating' pain during World Cup

Archer sustained the injury midway through the tournament and needed constant painkillers to make it through the rest of the competition

'I hit the ball as well as I have for a long time' - Lanning

The Australia captain wants her team to continue to strive for perfection in what has become a dominant Ashes campaign

Time is now for first-choice Pattinson

The quick bowler has matured through a series of injury setbacks and is primed to make a telling impact on the Ashes

Harry Gurney five-for seals comfortable Notts victory

Fifties for Alex Hales and Ben Duckett set up Nottinghamshire before left-armer claims T20-best figures

Heino Kuhn inspires Kent as Essex fall short in chase

Ryan ten Doeschate top-scores with 58 not out but Essex skipper lacks support in 22-run defeat

Rob Keogh's maiden T20 fifty helps Northants break winless run

Northants post 155 for 6 before visiting Bears slide to defeat in rain-affected chase

Liam Dawson trumps Babar Azam as Hampshire come away with points

Hampshire recover from parlous position in run chase to seal four-wicket win in the final over

Toby Roland-Jones hat-trick, Stevie Eskinazi keep Glamorgan winless

Glamorgan bowled out for sub-par 136 before Eskinazi and Malan guide comfortable chase

Liam Livingstone stars with bat and ball as Lancashire win again

Lancashire allrounder takes 3 for 21 and then adds quick runs as Lancashire claim comfortable DLS victory

Scott Steel, D'Arcy Short condemn Leicestershire to nine-wicket defeat

Openers do the damage after Durham limit hosts to 158 all out, with Matty Potts claiming a hat-trick

I want our young bowlers to be match-winners - Malinga

"My captains expect me to take wickets. I tried my best all through my career. I hope all the young bowlers do this as well."

Imad Wasim joins Nottinghamshire for Vitality Blast stint

Spin-bowling allrounder becomes fifth Pakistan international to sign up for tournament

Lasith Malinga's still got it

Lasith Malinga was as good as he ever was playing the final ODI of a 15-year career

Post-viral fatigue hurt Joe Burns' chances - Trevor Hohns

Hohns conceded that the fatigue, which forced Burns home after just one match in county cricket, played heavily against him

Joe Root confident ahead of Ashes following win over Ireland

England captain says it wasn't hard for World Cup players to lift themselves for Test

Trevor Bayliss questions England 'ruthlessness' against lesser opponents

Coach insists that getting up for the Ashes won't be a problem despite lackadaisical performance at Lord's

Du Plessis signed on by Belfast Titans as supplementary player

Du Plessis will join a team that includes Shahid Afridi and JP Duminy, but his availability for the duration of the tournament is not certain

West Indies pick Chris Gayle for ODIs against India, leave out Darren Bravo

John Campbell, Roston Chase and Keemo Paul have been recalled for the three-match series

Sarah Taylor withdraws from England's T20 Ashes squad

Fran Wilson comes into the squad with series already out of reach

How Wade become too good for Australia to ignore

Matthew Wade has churned out the runs at state and Australia A level and has been rewarded with a place in the Ashes squad

Bancroft, Wade and Mitchell Marsh earn Ashes call-ups

Marnus Labuschagne has also been included but Kurtis Patterson and Joe Burns miss out while there is no second frontline spinner

Stuart Thompson strikes with first ball of day as Ireland need 182

England all out with a lead 181 despite nightwatchman Jack Leach playing the unlikely role of batting hero

Mohammad Amir announces retirement from Test cricket

The fast bowler has stated that he wants to focus on white-ball cricket

Mohammad Hafeez replaces Rassie van der Dussen in St Kitts and Nevis Patriots squad

The Pakistan allrounder is set for second stint with the CPL franchise, for whom he previously played in 2017

Sri Lanka opt to bat in Lasith Malinga's ODI swansong

Bangladesh hand Shafiul Islam an ODI comeback after three years in Mashrafe's absence

'I had been practising for the role' - Rishabh Pant on batting at No.4

The wicketkeeper-batsman said he was not going to let the weight of being MS Dhoni's successor be a burden, and would continue to be himself

Dane Vilas and Saqib Mahmood confirm Lancashire's Roses hegemony

Trans-Pennine bragging rights retained by the Red Rose after a tight but comprehensive win at Headingley

Tom Curran hat-trick sends Glamorgan tumbling to 44 all out

Glamorgan made their lowest T20 score as Tom Curran, Imran Tahir and Gareth Batty ran through them

Jack Leach's batting heroics take Ireland - and his own father - by surprise

Spinner's father had left his Lord's ticket unused, fearing the effects of the British heatwave

Mitchell Starc on edge as Australia prepare to name Ashes squad

Seamer could miss Edgbaston Test, with Cameron Bancroft's 93* on "dangerous pitch" likely to secure him his spot in 17

Middlesex, missing AB de Villiers, edged out by Gloucestershire

Middlesex fall to first defeat of the Blast season in de Villiers' absence as Gloucestershire sneak home

Blast ticket sales soar amid post-World Cup buzz

Group games have sold out at several grounds, as counties report record figures

Cameron Bancroft beats a path to selectors' door with determined 93*

Defining innings of low scoring scrap gives opener good chance of being named in Ashes squad

Byju's to be India's sponsor from September 2019

The learning app takes over from mobile phones manufacturer Oppo and their contract will run through to March 2022

Josh Poysden suffers fractured skull during nets incident

Legspinner hospitalised after being struck on the side of the head by shot from team-mate

Jack Leach, Jason Roy fifties draw England level

Nightwatchman opener Jack Leach unbeaten on 60 at lunch as Jason Roy also records maiden Test fifty

Winter nets and power-hitting - the hard yards behind Jack Leach's maiden Test fifty

England's unlikely hero at Lord's has long aspired to contributing more with the bat

Dhoni to spend two weeks working for the Indian Army

The former India captain will join the 106 Territorial Army Battalion (Para) and stay with them from July 31 to August 15

Can Sri Lanka give Lasith Malinga a winning send-off?

Bangladesh come into the series as the more settled side despite missing a few big names, but they've never won an ODI at the Premadasa Stadium

Lahore biomechanics lab awarded ICC accreditation

Lahore University of Management Sciences struck a partnership with the PCB in 2016 which now sees the sixth ICC-accredited biomechanics facility in the world set up in Lahore

Pattinson bullet train set to break up big three

One of Mitchell Starc or Josh Hazlewood could have to make way with their fellow quick looking in irresistible form

Takeaways from the new-look Big Bash season

Here are some key points after the announcement of the fixtures for a tournament that needed a shot in the arm after an underwhelming 2018-19 edition

Five teams in BBL finals, second chance for top two

Pressure from broadcasters to reduce the number of dead games in the home-and-away season has led to an expanded finals

Reece Topley comes to party as Sussex hold off Hampshire

Seamer puts injury struggles behind with four-wicket haul as Hampshire fall short in run chase

Joe Clarke, Dan Christian shine as Notts continue winning run against Northants

Opener finds form after Northamptonshire struggle to put up challenging total

Sam Hain gives Bears the edge as Derbyshire falter

Birmingham Bears made it back-to-back wins in the Vitality Blast as they beat Derbyshire Falcons by 49 runs in front of 7,500 at Edgbaston

Joe Clarke, Dan Christian shine as Notts continue winning run against Northants

Opener finds form after Northamptonshire struggle to put up challenging total

'Walking off at lunchtime was as good a feeling in my career' - Tim Murtagh on dizzying Lord's homecoming

A day to remember for Ireland's senior seamer, who never envisaged a Test career despite spending more than a decade at Lord's

Collapse could be just the 'jolt' to focus England minds ahead of the Ashes - Thorpe

Batting coach admits World Cup has taken physical and mental toll on players but makes no excuses

Ryan Higgins ignites Gloucestershire as Cheltenham rocks to the Festival spirit

Thrilling 13-run victory breaks Worcestershire's hearts as County Championship showcases its true glories

David Warner reveals Ashes method to slower tempo

Opener changes approach in pursuit of elusive Test hundred in England

Bowlers pose rare conundrum, snapping at the heels of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood

James Pattinson, Pat Cummins, Peter Siddle and Mitchell Marsh impress on day two

Players said they didn't get to talk to the coach - BCB president

Nazmul Hassan alleged that Rhodes did not push the players hard during a pre-World Cup preparation camp in Leicester, and was not involved in strategic matters

Harry Gurney to return to Melbourne Renegades for 2018-19 BBL

Left-arm seamer to re-join franchise after helping them to maiden Big Bash title last year

Dickwella, Gunathilaka, Sandakan miss the cut for Bangladesh ODIs

Seamer Lahiru Madushanka also did not a find a place in Sri Lanka's finalised 18-man squad

Hathurusingha return as Bangladesh coach grows more probable

BCB president Nazmul Hassan says Hathurusingha could become candidate for the job after Sri Lanka-Bangladesh series

BCB to host two T20s between Asia XI and World XI in March 2020

The two games will be part of the nationwide celebrations to commemorate the birth centenary of Bangladesh's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

'I never thought it'd be the away honours board' - Tim Murtagh lives the Lord's dream

After more than a decade of service at Middlesex, Ireland's senior seamer has secured an improbable slice of history

"Now England really are in a pickle!" - How Ireland pooped the World Cup party

England were routed on the first morning of Ireland's maiden Test at Lord's. Here's how ESPNcricinfo's ball-by-ball commentary saw it

'Unconditionally' reinstate elected board, ICC tells ZC

A failure to reinstate the board could result in the termination of Zimbabwe's ICC membership, the governing body says in its written communication

England bat; Test debuts for Jason Roy, Olly Stone and Mark Adair

Joe Root chose to have first use of the surface at Lord's, with Jason Roy set to face the new ball

Big Bash pins hopes for overseas stars on shorter regular season

The 56-match home-and-away season will conclude across the Australia Day weekend with the BBL dominating in the absence of international cricket

Former Sri Lanka seamer Nuwan Kulasekara retires from international cricket

The 37-year old was an integral part of the Sri Lanka team that won the T20 World Cup in 2014

Kohli 'excited' about World Test Championship; praises youngsters in ODI, T20I squads

The India captain also speaks about how better fitness levels have helped his bowlers perform better in Test cricket

Darren Stevens to leave Kent but wants to play on

Stevens, 43, joined Kent from Leicestershire in 2005 and has enjoyed an outstanding career with bat and ball

Dawid Malan ton sparks Middlesex victory over Surrey

AB de Villiers misses out, but capacity crowd undaunted as summer kicks in in South London

Tom Kohler-Cadmore stars as Vikings plunder Foxes

Yorkshire finished just five runs short of matching their highest team total in T20s as they defeated Leicestershire by 54 runs

Marnus Labuschagne nonplussed after making Ashes case on wild wicket

Jackson Bird thrives as seamers make hay on unconventional Ageas Bowl surface

Spectre of burn-out looms as Joe Root climbs back on the schedule treadmill

Warnings from 2013 team abound as World Cup winners get ready to get their heads down again

Gloucestershire take pleasure in the pedestrian as Cheltenham melts in the sun

It was slow but steady progress from the home side, and it was also glorious

Ashes batting practice turns exercise in self-harm as Aussie seamers run riot

In their quest to avoid batting humiliation in the Ashes, Australia inadvertently staged a re-enactment of Trent Bridge and Edgbaston 2015

Essex's Mady Villiers earns maiden England Women's call-up

Squad seeking clean sweep in T20s to salvage share of series, after surrendering Ashes in drawn Test

BCCI approves Indian Cricketers' Association

Players' body to comprise only ex-cricketers unlike associations in other major international countries, which include current players too

ECB to extend All Stars kids scheme to build on World Cup success

Further 10,000 places made available during summer holidays to ride the wave of World Cup success

Will Porterfield will savour the Long Room moment of Irish fulfilment

Lord's Test bow will be a special moment for captain who has seen it all in Ireland's journey to Test status

Marcus Trescothick to join Ashes coaching set-up

Former England batsmen to assist staff during first two Ashes Tests, as he begins transition from playing career

Ireland arrive on the grandest stage ... just as the scenery is being changed

A proud occasion for the visitors will inevitably be overshadowed by what has gone before, and what is still to come

Mithun, Mushfiqur steer Bangladesh home in warm-up

Mohammad Mithun fell nine short of a hundred, while Mushfiqur Rahim struck a 46-ball 50 as Bangladesh handed Sri Lanka Board President's XI a five-wicket defeat

Disappointing not to get picked for India - Shubman Gill

The 19-year old said he "expected to be selected for at least one of the squads" for the Caribbean tour

PCB chief Ehsan Mani to lead ICC Finance committee

Ends Big Three's decade long control of the Finance & Commercial Affairs committee

CA chief Kevin Roberts concedes club cricket decline

Roberts also conceded that some players were counted twice on the way to reaching CA's overall census participation figures

James Anderson ruled out of Ireland Test with calf injury

Fast bowler remains a doubt for Ashes opener after failing to recover from tear sustained in county match

James Pattinson fights his way back to fulfill Ashes promise

The Australia fast bowler wants to live up to the potential shown on an injury-curtailed 2013 tour

Should women's Tests be played over five days?

Losing two sessions to rain did not help the Taunton match gain momentum while neither side put the foot down with the bat

Malinga to retire after first ODI of Bangladesh series

Sri Lanka will now have to identify their next line of wicket-taking bowlers, which will be their "biggest problem", according to captain Dimuth Karunaratne

Narine and Pollard recalled for T20Is against India

Uncapped Anthony Bramble has been handed a call-up while Andre Russell is included but faces a fitness test

Ross Whiteley, Brett D'Oliveira frustrate Gloucestershire designs on dominance

Worcestershire recover from 68 for 5 through middle-order partnership

From World Cup magic to four-day Tests - England v Ireland explained

The euphoria has barely died down but already it's time to move on as England host Ireland for a one-off Test at Lord's

'I thought I'd never play white-ball again' - Liam Plunkett on his rise to World Cup glory

The fast bowler talks about his reinvention as a middle-overs wicket-taker and the pressure of the World Cup roller-coaster

Jhye Richardson begins comeback from shoulder injury, could feature towards end of Ashes

ICC bars four Zimbabwe women cricketers from Global Development Squad

Four cricketers, along with coach Adam Chifo, have been removed from the Global Development Squad that will participate in a series against Kia Super League teams

Sri Lankan security delegation to decide on Test series in Pakistan

Sri Lanka have agreed to send a security delegation to Pakistan to help decide whether to play the Test series in the country in October

Solomon Mire retires from Zimbabwe Cricket

More players could follow the allrounder into retirement given ICC's suspension of Zimbabwe

'What was scaring me was if we lost, I didn't know how I'd play cricket again' - Buttler

The England wicketkeeper has revealed how a chat with team psychologist David Young helped him overcome his fear of failure ahead of the World Cup final

Afghanistan A's patient approach leaves Habibul Bashar 'surprised'

Having won the two-match four-day series 1-0, Afghantsain A now lead the five-match one-day series 2-0 after their four-wicket win on Sunday

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer smash fifties as India A wrap up 4-1 victory

West Indies A were bowled out for 236 despite half-centuries from Sunil Ambris and Sherfane Rutherford

Concussion subs test old tendencies for Australia

Tim Paine not 100 percent sold on new rule governing player withdrawals

Gloucestershire batsmen put on a festival against Worcestershire

Higgins, Smith and dent all reach half-centuries as hosts build strong first innings at Cheltenham

Fidel Edwards stuns Leicestershire in first over as Birmingham romp to victory

West Indian paceman on loan from Hampshire strikes with his first, third and sixth balls

Glenn Maxwell tames England surface at last as Lancashire thrash Durham

Maxwell, Steven Croft notch half-centuries as visitors fail to give chase

Alex Blake haunts Hampshire again as Kent seal two-wicket victory

Coming in at 41 for 4, left-hander smashes Chris Wood for two final-over sixes to seal consecutive wins for Kent

Ellyse Perry to the fore again as Australia retain Ashes in drawn Test with England

Perry adds unbeaten 76 to first-innings ton, Molineux makes fine debut with bat and ball as Australians secure 8-2 points lead

Five USA players get 12-month contracts; three pull out of Global T20 Canada

Ali Khan and Hayden Walsh Jr have turned down contracts, and can participate in T20 leagues around the world as free agents

Newlands scandal ended reverse swing arms race - Paine

Australia skipper claims teams had been trying to outdo each other in finding new ways to manufacture movement

No bias or favouritism in Rayudu's WC exclusion - Prasad

India's chief selector also explains that Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal were picked as World Cup replacements on team management's requests

'I will never regret the decision' - Kumar Dharmasena

The decision to award England six runs in the final over of the World Cup final was made in consultation with all match officials, says umpire

MS Dhoni out of West Indies tour, Hardik Pandya rested

The uncapped pair of Navdeep Saini and Rahul Chahar have found places in the white-ball squads

Imran Qayyum haul leads Kent to victory over Somerset

Spinner involved in six dismissals as Spitfires inflict Somerset's 11th T20 defeat at Canterbury

Stitches but no scars for Carey in Ashes hunt

In next few days, World Cup revelation will be looking either at a setback, or a continuation of his rise

Mark Watt contains Yorkshire, Billy Godleman lets loose in Derbyshire chase

Hosts win by five wickets on back of Godleman's unbeaten on 70 and Watt's 4-19 at Chesterfield

Nat Sciver shows fight for England but Australia close in on Ashes

Allrounder scores unbeaten fifty but three wickets for debutant spinner Sophie Molineux keep Australia in control

Sounds like ICC have had enough with Zimbabwe cricket - Grant Flower

"It is a sad day, and maybe some of the players are going to move on."

Counties hold firm on Euro T20 Slam clash

Notts and Sussex confirm contracted players will not miss county fixtures to play in new European tournament

Zimbabwe not to travel to Bangladesh for T20 tri-series

The FICA has urged the ICC to consider the effect the suspension will have on Zimbabwe's players who have 'endured years of hardship under the previous board'

Don't think it's fair to have a result like that - Morgan on World Cup final

The England captain says the sides were so evenly matched there wasn't a defining moment

Broken NZ will understand 'magnificent' final over time - McCullum

The former New Zealand captain was proud of the way Kane Williamson's men handled the Lord's heartbreak

West Indies A overcome Axar scare to sneak narrow win

Axar Patel struck an unbeaten 81 off 63 balls to follow an economical spell, but India A fell short of the target by six runs

Cameron Delport crashes 38-ball hundred as Essex crush Surrey

New signing shines and Dan Lawrence adds 17-ball 50 as Essex rack up 226 for 4 in innings reduced to 15 overs

D'Arcy Short stars with bat and ball as Durham close out victory

Australian scores 46 and then takes two wickets on debut as Northants fall short in chase

Pat Cummins goes from drinks waiter to Ashes main man

Four years ago Pat Cummins was just happy to be involved running drinks - now he shapes as Australia's key bowler

Steven Smith, Matthew Wade to face Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc in pre-Ashes trial match

The Haddin XII and the Hick XII have been selected for Australia's internal warm-up match at Southampton

Rain wrecks England's hopes of Ashes fightback as Perry stars with hundred

It is already nigh on impossible to see how England can claim the 20 wickets required to win the match and stay in the series

Eoin Morgan to represent Dublin franchise in inaugural Euro T20 Slam

Rashid Khan, Dale Steyn and Babar Azam were among prominent players who were drafted into the six teams that will make up the tournament

Niroshan Dickwella, Akila Dananjaya, Sandakan recalled for Bangladesh ODIs; Suranga Lakmal omitted

Jeevan Mendis, Milinda Siriwardena and Jeffrey Vandersay, who were a part of the World Cup squad, have also been left out

Mashrafe Mortaza wants Bangladesh to groom its second rung of players in time for 2023 World Cup

The Bangladesh captain is disappointed with his performance at the World Cup, but he says he knows how to turn his form around

Andrew McDonald confirmed as Birmingham Phoenix coach

Former Australia all-rounder to be joined by Daniel Vettori on the coaching staff

Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is also in contention for the award

New Zealand broadcaster Sky Sport extends deal with Cricket Australia for six years

Both men's and women's internationals in Australia plus the BBL, WBBL and some domestic cricket will continue to be broadcast on Sky Sport in New Zealand

'Do we just burn our kits and apply for jobs?' - Sikandar Raza

Uncertainty over the duration of the suspension has left players shocked and in despair over their futures, said the Zimbabwe allrounder

Sachin Tendulkar, Allan Donald, Cathryn Fitzpatrick inducted in ICC Hall of Fame

The trio were inducted in a ceremony in London on Thursday

Ed Barnard lifts defending champions Worcestershire beyond Notts' reach

Worcestershire allrounder smites 42 off 19 balls then removes Notts' top-scorer Alex Hales

AB de Villiers provides Lord's with a World Cup encore to remember

Capacity crowd treated to blistering innings on same surface as epic final, as South Africa star turns on style

Stuart Broad's bowling advice keeps Jackson Bird on a wire

Fast bowler has all the attributes for English conditions, but lessons learnt from previous trips may stand him in good stead

Tom Banton fires as Somerset gun down target of 181

Glamorgan fall short of competitive total despite fifties from David Lloyd and Colin Ingram

'We had a good party after one of cricket's greatest games' - Martin Guptill

Ryan Higgins five-for sets up Gloucestershire to claim dramatic win

Gloucestershire chase down target of 48 inside eight overs as Hassan Azad's hundred not enough for Leicestershire

Zimbabwe suspended by ICC over 'government interference'

ICC to withhold funding after Zimbabwe became the first Full Member to be hit with suspension

Ellyse Perry's 84 not out leads the way as Australia put one hand on the Ashes

It is already nigh on impossible to see how England can claim the 20 wickets required to win the match and stay in the series

Ian Chappell diagnosed with skin cancer

The former Australia captain has revealed that he has been undergoing intense radiotherapy

CoA empowers selection panel, BCCI secretary no longer the convener

The directive is in line with the new BCCI constitution, which seeks to separate the governance and management functions of the board

World Cup 'buzz' will fire up England for the Ashes - Sam Curran

Surrey allrounder desperate to get in on the action, starting with England's first Test of the summer against Ireland next week

Ranji Trophy knockouts to have 'limited DRS'

Several captains and coaches had complained to the board about the mistakes committed by the on-field umpires during the last domestic season

Bayliss signs with Sunrisers as head coach

Bayliss' pedigree as a multiple-title winning coach is unparalleled, and is the reason why more than one IPL franchise was clambering to get him on board

Neesham's tribute to coach who passed away during World Cup Super Over

David Gordon worked at Auckland Grammar School as a teacher and cricket coach for over 25 years

Khulna Titans rope in Shane Watson for 2019-20 BPL

The Australian allrounder was the first of the two direct signings for Khulna Titans

No one is probably going to get closer to winning the world cup or losing it as us - Boult

What if it's July 14 again. What if England v New Zealand had gone another way. It's not just the fans who are wondering all that could have been

Captain Paine wary of familiar failings haunting Australia

Plenty of focus has been put on avoiding batting collapses against the swinging ball that have plagued them on the past four failed Ashes tours

Redemption is 'not a word I'll ever use': Ben Stokes on World Cup final glory

Allrounder wanted Jason Roy to face crucial Super Over, after admitting anger at failing to win in 50 overs

Lewis Gregory primed for Test chance after reaping benefits of county 'wilderness'

Jack Taylor, Benny Howell bat Gloucestershire into strong position against Leicestershire

Ryan Higgins claims two wickets to keep visitors at bay heading into final day

Sam Curran, Sam Hain thwart Australians' hopes of beating England Lions

Tim Paine gloves four catches for Aussies as Lions pair post unbeaten fifties to force draw

Sports minister asks SLC to overhaul national team's coaching staff

It is understood the hefty cost of terminating Hathurusingha's contract has put the board in an uncomfortable situation in recent months

Jason Roy rides World Cup fast-track to Ashes

Ed Smith discussed plan with Joe Root to bring Roy into Test fold after World Cup months ago

England, Australia brace for pitch battle as Women's Ashes reach point of no return

England captain Heather Knight hopes spinning wicket will bring her side back into contest after ODI defeats

T20 Blast North Group: Can Worcestershire make a Rapid defence of their title?

Moeen Ali's men excelled themselves in 2018, but can they stay ahead of the chasing pack this time around?

T20 Blast South Group: Can AB de Villiers rescue Middlesex from the abyss?

Get the lowdown on the nine teams in the South Group of the Vitality Blast: are Sussex the team to beat?

Ellyse Perry plays down personal feats as Australia look to clinch Ashes in Test against England

After taking 7 for 22 in the last ODI between the sides, Australian all-rounder says the stage is set for an exciting Test

Pat Brown hopes to stave off sophomore syndrome after breakthrough debut season

After topping the wicket-taking charts in his debut year, Brown hopes hard work will help him stay a step ahead of his competition

Jason Roy set for Test debut as Olly Stone and Lewis Gregory earn call-ups

Jofra Archer rested after World Cup heroics, alongside key team-mates, with Ashes looming

Inzamam-ul-Haq defends Imam-ul-Haq's selection, wants captains appointed long-term

The outgoing chief selector says it was batting coach Grant Flower who first mooted the idea of including Imam in the international side

Inzamam not to renew contract as chief selector after July

In what may yet be the first of several departures in the PCB's coaching and management set-up, Inzamam is set to leave his post after a three-year stint

Manish Pandey, Shubman Gill, Krunal Pandya star as India A wrap up series

After Pandey's hundred and Gill's fifty carried India A to 295 for 6, Krunal tore up West Indies A's chase with 5 for 25

Georgia Elwiss determined to make England return 'special' with Ashes on the line

The allrounder has been named in Test squad after months out with back injury and hopes to help turn England's fortunes around

QeA Q&A: What the new domestic structure means for Pakistan cricket

The PCB has changed the domestic structure of Pakistan cricket once more, but this time really is different

Chris Dent ton hands Gloucestershire lead over Leicestershire

Tom Smith chimes in with career-best 84 after coming in as injury replacement

Elbow blow could hurt Matthew Wade Ashes selection chances

Joe Denly gets some Blast practice before Kent settle for a draw with Hampshire

Denly slaps 29 off 22 balls in thrilling finale Championship clash

Chris Rushworth bags six as Durham beat Worcestershire by 109 runs

Rushworth claims ten wickets for the match despite resistance from Ben Cox, Ed Barnard

Eoin Morgan has earned the right to decide his own future - Andrew Strauss

Strauss said that vice-captain Jos Buttler would be a "very strong candidate" to succeed Morgan if he chose to step down

Simon Harmer six-for spins Essex to top of Division One

Warwickshire resistance crumbles as Essex wrap up 187-run victory to move above Somerset

Ben Stokes' character stood out after Bristol incident - Andrew Strauss

Director of cricket recalls trip to police station, and how the incident would prove a good thing for England star

Luke Procter claims four to seal 72-run win for Northamptonshire

Northants boost promotion chances with victory over Derbyshire on Chesterfield pitch marked 'below average'

Concussion substitutes set to debut in Ashes

The issue is on the agenda at the ongoing ICC annual conference, and ESPNcricinfo understands the changes to playing conditions will almost certainly be approved

Steve Patterson four-for seals Yorkshire win that hits Somerset title hopes

Somerset put up brief resistance on final day as defeat sees them concede top spot in Division One

Toby Roland-Jones five-for gives him nine as Middlesex make light work of win over Glamorgan

Charlie Hemphrey vigil in vain as Glamorgan suffer first defeat of Championship season

Memories of Perth glory inspire Kate Cross to hit her mark in Ashes Test

She's been pigeon-holed as a red-ball specialist, but suddenly, with a must-win Test coming up, that's no bad thing at all

Megan Schutt relishing red-ball prospects in England as Australia look to clinch Ashes

'With the white ball, once it's gone it's gone, but with the red ball you can bring it back to life, that's the beauty of it'

Lord's to turn red during Ashes Test in support of Ruth Strauss Foundation

The former England captain got the idea from the SCG's Pink Stumps Day

Anamul Haque and Taijul Islam recalled to Bangladesh ODI squad for Sri Lanka tour

Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das will miss the tour for personal reasons, while Abu Jayed has been dropped

BCCI invites fresh applications for India team's support staff

Board says that the current bunch, bar Patrick Farhart and Shankar Basu, who have already resigned, will get 'automatic entry in the recruitment process'

'You are looking for a run' - Gutted New Zealand try to make sense of the unbelievable

A few hours of sleep did not make things any easier for New Zealand, but their grace and dignity remained one of the overriding images

Ben Sanderson, Tony Palladino trade blows on 24-wicket day

Ben Sanderson five-for gives Northants handy lead before second-innings wickets tumble

Matt Taylor and Ethan Bamber share six as Leicestershire stutter

Neil Dexter's half-century the mainstay for visitors after they won the toss at Cheltenham

Heino Kuhn adds 95 to mammoth Kent total, Hampshire still behind

Heino Kuhn and Darren Stevens take Kent away from hosts before bowlers chip out two wickets

Delray Rawlins hundred provides Sussex silver lining in heavy defeat

Allrounder shows glimpse of promise but Matt Parkinson completes 10-wicket haul as Lancashire solidify top spot

Keshav Maharaj seven-for tortures Somerset as visitors follow on

Somerset fall prey to South Africa spinner again and face battle to save game after losing four second-innings wickets

Sam Curran gets into Ashes swing as Australia find going tougher

Tourists lose last six wickets for 17 before Dom Sibley's 74 underpins Lions reply

Alastair Cook, Dan Lawrence fifties put Essex in dominant position

Essex claim one wicket before the close after setting Warwickshire 401 to win

World Cup over, England's cricketers to head for Ashes training camp

Squad prepare to change format with Ireland Test on horizon, but key players will be rested after World Cup exertions

Amar Virdi claims 14 wickets for the match as Surrey crush Nottinghamshire

Surrey off-spinner adds six wickets to eight from first innings as Notts sink to another heavy defeat

Sharing World Cup 'something that should be considered' - New Zealand coach

Kane Williamson says it was "a real shame that the tournament was decided in the way it was" after defeat on boundary countback

Sharing World Cup 'something that should be considered' - New Zealand coach

Kane Williamson says it was "a real shame that the tournament was decided in the way it was" after defeat on boundary countback

Fakhar Zaman signs up for Blast stint at Glamorgan

Pakistan opener replaces injured Shaun Marsh for first eight games of tournament

Khaled Mahmud set to be Bangladesh's temporary coach

"The board will confirm the decision in a couple of days," Akram Khan, the chairman of the cricket operations committee, said

Kane Williamson, Ben Stokes reach career-high ODI rankings

Chris Woakes and Matt Henry also break into the top 10 for ODI bowlers

World Cup final viewing figures compete with 2005 Ashes after free-to-air return

The final, which was simulcast by Sky and Channel 4, was the first England game on free-to-air TV since the 2005 Ashes

Umpires made 'error of judgement' in awarding six overthrows - Taufel

The former umpire said only five runs should have been rewarded to England for the overthrow that hit Ben Stokes' bat and ran to the boundary

Matthew Wade a likely addition in smaller Ashes squad

The Australia wicketkeeper-batsman maintained his prolific current run by clouting 114 against the England Lions on the day of the World Cup final at Lord's

'Glad the guys look up to me and trust me to do it' - Jofra Archer

Archer has credited team-mates' support on what has been "the best two months" of his life

Boundary countback rule 'tough to swallow'- Williamson

New Zealand captain said it's tough to process losing the World Cup in such a fashion after scores were tied at end of each innings and in the Super Overs

Gayakwad, Gill and Saini make it 2-0 for India A

Navdeep Saini's five-wicket haul broke West Indies A's back in the chase

Haynes shrugs off quad issue ahead of women's Ashes Test

Left-hander retired on 47 during the warm-up game against the England Academy with tightness but declared she will be fine for Thursday's Test in Taunton

Nerve, skill, errors: How the greatest ODI finish played out

You couldn't have scripted the end of the World Cup final and it will take a long time to make sense of it. But here's an attempt

Morgan hopes World Cup epic leaves legacy for English cricket

The grandstand finish, with England winning in last-gasp drama, was beamed into millions of home at primetime

Should England have got five, not six for overthrows?

The Laws raised the question as to whether England were awarded one run too many with Ben Stokes and Adil Rashid have not crossed when the throw was released

'He's almost superhuman' - Morgan lauds extraordinary Stokes

England captain forever grateful to Stokes for his efforts in both the run chase and the Super Over that helped England secure their first World Cup

Essex in charge after Peter Siddle runs through Warwickshire

Australia seamer helps run through Warwickshire before Essex build on first-innings lead of 84

Toby Roland-Jones to the fore once again as Middlesex strengthen grip

Middlesex claim 213-run lead which is then stretched past 400 through Sam Robson, John Simpson fifties

Joe Denly hundred sends Ashes message as Kent fight back

Joe Denly and Daniel Bell-Drummond put on double-century stand after Darren Stevens' five-for

Bavuma's hundred puts Northants in control

The South African batsman scored 134, his second hundred in consecutive games, as the visitors recovered from 126 for 4 to reach 342

Rushworth and Raine put Durham in charge as ball dominates

Durham were relentless in their bowling effort, refusing to allow the visitors to get a foothold in their innings

Elation and heartbreak after Super Over for the ages

It was a World Cup final to beat all World Cup finishes, and it even at the end of it, there was almost no winner

Dane Vilas leads Lancashire plunder as Sussex face test of character

Captain's unbeaten hundred sees Lancashire declare on 494 for 6 and set about pursuit of victory

Somerset stumble under weight of Yorkshire's runs

Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Harry Brook scored centuries before the Yorkshire attack made early inroads

Virdi bags career-best eight in magnificent comeback

The offspinner, who has been sidelined all season, made a massive mark on his return to the side as Nottinghamshire stumbled towards another defeat

Ervine, Williams help Zimbabwe level T20I series

Together, the pair added 111, a Zimbabwean record for any wicket in T20Is, in just 10 overs to end a disappointing tour on a high

'It just wasn't going to be today' - Kane Williamson

It wasn't just about one more run, but a lot of small bits that could have gone the other way, says the New Zealand captain

'I think I'll be apologising to them for the rest of my life' - Ben Stokes

England claim maiden World Cup as Jofra Archer holds nerve in Super Over thriller

England held their nerve in the World Cup's first Super Over finish to claim the trophy for the first time

Wade, Head lead strong Australian batting display

The pair add 219 for the fourth wicket after the visitors were sent in to bat under overcast skies against a competent attack

Live Report - England v New Zealand, final

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Jacques Kallis, Simon Katich part ways with Kolkata Knight Riders

Under the duo, KKR made three straight playoffs from 2016 to 2018

Dawid Malan lays foundation for Middlesex before Tom Helm wrecks Glamorgan

Malan's 166 leads visitors to total of 384, Helm takes 4-8 as Glamorgan fall to 25 for 4 in reply

Matt Parkinson, Glenn Maxwell run through Sussex as Lancashire remember Jack Bond

Parkinson claims 6-23 as Maxwell bounces back from World Cup exit with 4-41 to bowl Sussex out for 127

Joe Leach, Charlie Morris keep Durham at bay on rain-affected first day

Ned Eckersley, Ben Raine lead recovery effort as hosts close on 122 for 6 against Worcestershire

Gary Ballance brings up another century as Yorkshire start well against Somerset

Tom Kohler-Cadmore unbeaten on 77 as hosts end opening day on 282 for 3

Felix Organ celebrates maiden first-class century as Hampshire batsmen edge Kent

Organ shares strong partnerships with fellow opener Ian Holland and Rilee Rossouw

Felix Organ celebrates maiden first-class century as Hampshire batsmen edge Kent

Organ shares strong partnerships with fellow opener Ian Holland and Rilee Rossouw

Will Rhodes five-for tears through Essex batting line-up

Warwickshire seamer claims career-best 5 for 17 after Essex make strong start, led by Alastair Cook

R Ashwin claims six wickets but Nottinghamshire still have it all to do with the bat against Surrey

Ashwin claims 6-69 as Surrey are bowled out for 220, but Notts end first day on 20 for 1

Underdogs? Can win regardless of breed - Williamson

New Zealand captain is happy to accept England should be seen as favourites

Pubudu Dassanayake says he lost 'freedom' to work after USA secured ODI status

'The more I stay at the moment with the new staff coming in, when they have different ideas and I have a different idea, it's hurting the team.'

Eoin Morgan relaxed about Lord's pitch that 'looks greener than it is'

Surface may be biggest possible leveller for final in which England are favourites

Bancroft, Labuschagne get chances for Ashes bid

Carey's made a compelling case to be considered as a specialist batsman, even as Smith and Warner are set for Test return

Familiarity breeds contentment as Morgan comes home for final

Happily for England's captain, venues don't get any more familiar than the ground at which he has been playing for Middlesex since he was 16 years old

Eoin Morgan reveals Brendon McCullum trait that could define England - NZ World Cup final

'You can get to the top by being yourself, not trying to be somebody else' - Morgan

An Ashes campaign amid boos and questions

Australia's improved behaviour will have little impact on the jeering Smith and Warner could face during the series, and on the questions still being asked about Sandpapergate

Langer pinpoints costly loss of Khawaja with eye on the Ashes

Reflecting on Australia's semi-final defeat, the coach acknowledged that the likes of Maxwell and Stoinis would be disappointed with how their World Cups had gone

USA coach Pubudu Dassanayake resigns, Kiran More to take charge

Kiran More, the new director of cricket, will take charge of the team alongside a group of advisors including Sunil Joshi and David Saker

Paul Stirling hits whirlwind 83* off 36, hands Ireland 1-0 advantage

Craig Ervine and Sean Williams helped Zimbabwe post 132 in the 13-over game, but Ireland won with 2.1 overs to spare

Adil Rashid finds 'snap' after shoulder injury to restore confidence in his googly

Legspinner admits ability to bowl his variations had been hampered but now hopes to be "back to his best"

Australian thoughts turn to Ashes as World Cup trio join squad to face Lions

Peter Handscomb, Matthew Wade and Mitchell Marsh have been added to the squad for Sunday's four-day game at Canterbury

World Cup final tickets being offered for resale at £16,000

On Friday morning, two seats in the Compton Stand were on sale on StubHub for more than 50 times their original price

Rashid to captain Afghanistan across formats, Asghar appointed his deputy

The changes come after Afghanistan lost all their World Cup 2019 matches under Gulbadin Naib, who had taken charge just before the tournament

Kumar Dharmasena to umpire final despite Jason Roy controversy

Sri Lankan to stand in second World Cup final alongside Marais Erasmus

No one is more frustrated than I am - Guptill

The New Zealand opener has been searching for runs, but after pulling off a miracle run-out to put his team in the final, he's ready to put his poor form behind him

'Needed a solid batsman out there in the middle order' - Shastri

India coach says if there was enough time, they could have tried Mayank Agarwal as an opener with KL Rahul dropping back to the middle order

England's previous World Cup campaigns - Best to Worst

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England 'won't listen to favourites' chat' - Trevor Bayliss

I did not demand to be included in World Cup squad - de Villiers

De Villiers confirmed he had spoken to Faf du Plessis two days before South Africa picked their squad but was not trying to 'force' his way

Shane Getkate's calm fortitude in the face of adversity

The 27-year-old Ireland allrounder overcame a heart condition and injuries on his way to earning debuts in the ODI and T20I formats this year

Iyer, Khaleel overwhelm West Indies A in tour opener

Shreyas Iyer's enterprising 77 anchored India A's 190 before Khaleel Ahmed's three-for helped seal a 65-run win

'Playing in a World Cup final seemed laughable after 2015 exit' - Morgan

England captain urges team to play final in the bold style that got them there

Australia choose worst time to put in 'worst performance' of the World Cup

Aaron Finch admits his side were simply 'outplayed' by England

Jason Roy avoids suspension after outburst against umpires

England opener fined 30% of his match fees in addition to being handed two demerit points

Channel 4 to screen World Cup final free-to-air after agreement reached with Sky

England's first appearance in the men's cricket World Cup final since 1992 will be shown on free-to-air TV in the UK

Jason Roy caps bowlers' onslaught as England blaze a trail to World Cup final

England banished the angst and restored the roar that had carried the side to the top of the world ODI rankings

Dhoni should have come in to bat earlier - Gavaskar

The former India captain said there had been a lot of "baffling" decisions by the team management, including how Rayudu and Rahane had been handled.

Lewis Gregory to captain England Lions against Australia A

Sam Hain and Sam Curran drafted into squad after injuries to Ben Duckett and Saqib Mahmood

'Knew we deserved to be here, wanted to prove it' - Taylor

The match spilling into a second day made the New Zealander lose sleep, but he remained confident about the total they got given the conditions on offer

County Diary: Ollie Pope and Sam Billings eye comebacks as Blast looms large

Plus Joe Denly's return to form, getting shirty for the T20, and a final-day farce at Arundel

Live Report - Australia v England

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Dom Bess joins Yorkshire for ten Blast games

Somerset let offspinning allrounder leave on loan for T20 campaign, but hope to keep him permanently

Australia A rout Sussex to get Ashes preparation off to a winning start

Marcus Harris, Joe Burns and the bowlers star as Australia A and Test captain Tim Paine says they are striving for results in the tour matches leading into the Ashes series

Australia A rout Sussex to get Ashes preparation off to a winning start

Marcus Harris, Joe Burns and the bowlers star as Australia A and Test captain Tim Paine says they are striving for results in the tour matches leading into the Ashes series

Virat Kohli 'heartbroken' after batting failure wrecks India's World Cup campaign

India captain defends middle-order after spirited comeback, but there's no way back following aggressive New Zealand attack

Afghanistan pacer Aftab Alam handed one-year suspension

Fast bowler hauled up for disciplinary breaches during the 2019 World Cup

Dobell: Trophies matter and this England side needs to win one

'This semi-final didn't need any more on it, but having Australia as opponents has provided it anyway'

Haseeb Hameed fifty leads Lancashire hold out against spirited Northants

Workmanlike resistance stretches Lancs' lead over second-placed Glamorgan to seven points

Ollie Robinson fifty seals Kent win over teetering Surrey

Alec Stewart warns Surrey are in danger of heading 'in the wrong direction' of the Championship

George Balderson to captain England U19s in tri-series

Lancashire all-rounder leads 16-man squad to face India and Bangladesh

'Being underdogs didn't mean too much' - Kane Williamson

New Zealand captain terms the win far different to their semi-final victory in 2015

Ben Raine five-for hands Durham victory over Leicestershire

Seamers take seven wickets in extended post-lunch session as Durham stay in hunt for promotion

'Forty-five minutes of bad cricket' knocked us out - Kohli

The India captain said the 'skill level' of New Zealand's bowlers 'made life very difficult for the batsmen'

Ravi Rampaul grabs four wickets as Derbyshire beat Worcestershire by 82 runs

Callum Ferguson's maiden Championship century is in vain as visitors bounce back

'Not good for a team environment' - Morgan unhappy with Pietersen cricitism

Not necessary for critics to be constructive, says the England World Cup captain of his former team-mate's analysis

England hope to keep ambition alive in historic rematch with old enemy

The hosts have got their mojo back since the group meeting between these sides but Australia know all about the pressure of knockout matches

Mark Wood pens new Durham deal

England fast bowler commits to county until end of 2022 season

Alex Hales let down 'myself, friends, family, team-mates'

Nottinghamshire batsman apologised to county team-mates after 21-day recreational drugs ban

Burns returns with century before Australia A bowlers blast through Sussex

Openers leaves Australia's selectors with a quandary while James Pattinson, Jackson Bird and Jon Holland bag three wickets each

Somerset fly high as Jack Leach, Jamie Overton round up Nottinghamshire

Division One leaders claim seventh win of campaign as Azhar Ali digs them out of trouble before bowlers take over

Callum Ferguson keeps Worcestershire fighting into final day

Derbyshire's hopes of straightforward victory thwarted as Worcestershire recover from 48 for 5

Tim Murtagh wraps up Middlesex win as Toby Roland-Jones continues stellar match

Toby Roland-Jones' half-century helps Middlesex out of trouble before seamers rip through Gloucestershire for 78-run win

Ben Stokes fired up for 'redemption' shot in semi-final against Australia

In the "most important game" of his career Ben Stokes is hoping to continue his excellent form with bat and ball

Durham push for victory after Nathan Rimmington 92 completes turnaround

Nightwatchman helps Durham into commanding position before taking first Leicestershire wicket to fall

Darren Stevens wobbles out four to leave Surrey looking far from invincible

Kent make strides towards victory on third afternoon as Darren Stevens demonstrates timeless virtues

Rob Keogh guides Northants second dig to keep Lancashire under the pump

Northants overcame a top-order wobble to build on their 127-run lead on first innings

Sam Hain scores second ton as Ben Mike, Jeetan Patel repel Hampshire

Hampshire unable to find a way through on the final afternoon despite five-wicket haul from Kyle Abbot

India's bowlers dominate before rain moves semi-final into reserve day

Fifties from Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor kept New Zealand afloat on a two-paced surface before rain arrived at the start of the 47th over

Essex sets up Championship showdown with Somerset after big win over Yorkshire

Peter Siddle claims 4-32 in second innings as Essex win by eight wickets on third day at Chelmsford

Handscomb "definitely in", Stoinis fit - Langer

The Australia coach said both Handscomb and Stoinis would feature in the XI for the semi-final against England

Sophie Molineux called into Australia Women's Ashes squad

Spinner had been continuing recovery from shoulder surgery at end of Australian season

Edgbaston set for sparse attendance after ticketing confusion

Despite England playing one of their most important games in history, there seems a good chance there may be many empty seats on Thursday

Billy Stanlake ruled out of Derbyshire T20 stint

Australia quick Billy Stanlake withdraws from county spell after scan detects minor injury

Nepotism talk has 'made me strong mentally' - Imam-ul-Haq

Inzamam-ul-Haq's stint as chief selector has ended, leading to speculation about the future of the young Pakistan opener

Australia a great team, 'but we're a different sort of animal' - Liam Plunkett

Set to retain his place in the XI, the pacer says the previous England sides he's been a part of lacked belief

Live Report - India v New Zealand

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World Cup Central: Australia go barefoot to prepare for Edgbaston

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Handscomb will treat semi-final as 'any game'

Having missed out on the initial World Cup squad, Handscomb is on the brink of coming into the side when the pressure is at its greatest

Yardy named New South Wales batting coach

The former Sussex captain and England allrounder replaces Beau Casson and will arrive in Australia next month

Pooran, Thomas and Allen handed first West Indies contracts

Darren Bravo returns with an all-format deal while the number of women's contracts has risen from 12 to 15

Harris and Burns dominate with unbroken double-century stand

The opening pair could be playing off to be David Warner's opening partner in the Ashes

Dom Bess, Jack Leach run through Notts as Somerset take unexpected lead

Bess snares five-for, Leach three as hosts lead by 92 runs

Devastating late spell from Kyle Abbott sets Hampshire up against Warwickshire

Fast bowler claims 3 for 18 in evening session with visitors still needing 373 on final day

A switch, a smelly ball and a sparkling Joe Denly frustrate Surrey as Kent edge ahead

Denly one of four Kent batsmen to score half centuries with classy 88

Toby Roland-Jones puts back problems behind him with career-best against Gloucestershire

Middlesex bowler claims 7 for 52 as visitors are dismissed for 201, hosts lead by 67

It's not all about Simon Harmer, but he is at it again as Essex out-play Yorkshire

Harmer back in the wickets after Ryan ten Doeschate, Tom Westley build Essex lead

Tom Lace ton helps Derbyshire build a position of strength against Worcestershire

On-loan batsman settles into unbeaten on 101 after 20 wickets fell on the first day

Alex Davies' unbeaten ton puts up much-needed resistance for Lancashire against Northamptonshire

Davies' 124 not out glued together the visitors' reply to 442 as they closed day two at 211 for 4

Cameron Bancroft leads the way as Durham turn match with Leicestershire on its head

Durham's Australian skipper reaches 109, Alex Lees unbeaten on 70 as visitors lead by 96 runs

'England have the chance to inspire a new generation' - Joe Root

Root believes his side can replicate the feats of the 2005 Ashes winners with World Cup success

'We have same opportunity as anyone else' - Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson said it will be a fresh start for everyone when the semi-final round begins

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Bangladesh part ways with coach Steve Rhodes

The BCB has also decided not to extend the contracts of bowling coaches Courtney Walsh and Sunil Joshi

'Winning three out of seven is almost 50%' - Sri Lanka chief selector on World Cup campaign

Sri Lanka chief selector Ashantha de Mel put a positive spin on the side's World Cup campaign as they returned home

Virat Kohli embraces playing second fiddle in a World Cup of learnings

It's been a new role in the middle overs, says Indian captain, and a challenge that he has enjoyed

Can lower expectations help New Zealand take down favourites India?

India ponder their bowling combination, while New Zealand look to end their three-match losing streak as the teams face off in the first semi-final

Amar Virdi substitute appearance for Surrey blocked by last-minute ECB ruling

Match against Kent could have lost first-class status had offspinner taken the field to replace ill Gareth Batty

Bangladesh to play three ODIs in Sri Lanka in late July

Announcement comes following the BCB's monitoring and assessment of the security situation in Sri Lanka

Mark Adair, Craig Young in Ireland squad for Lord's Test

It's a squad that 'balances experience and emerging talent' with an eye on the future, explains chairman of selectors Andrew White

Pattinson makes strong start with three wickets

Jackson Bird and Michael Neser also claimed a wicket apiece on a day cut to 33 overs by rain and bad light

Chris Wright five-for helps skittle Durham as Leicestershire take charge

Durham dismissed for 117 before home side move into first-innings lead via Paul Horton fifty

Rory Burns, Dean Elgar do the hard yards as Surrey survive, then prosper

A wicket from the second ball of the day hints at trouble but Dean Elgar impresses as Surrey reach 244 for 6

Honours even after 20 wickets fall on day of seam and swing

Charlie Morris and Luis Reece claim four wickets apiece as Derbyshire end day by edging into slim lead

Middlesex stumble again as Josh Shaw claims four-wicket haul

Home side bowled out for 172 before Toby Roland-Jones lifts spirits with two early wickets in Gloucestershire reply

'We'll be doing everything we can to nullify Bairstow and Roy' - Justin Langer

Australia's head coach has likened England having their first-choice opening pair fit and firing to his own team having Smith, Warner and Starc back after long absences

Temba Bavuma hundred stalls promotion-chasing Lancashire

South African becomes first batsman to score a century against Lancashire so far this season

Rob Yates misses maiden ton but provides vital Warwickshire grit

Teenager falls for 91 but Sam Hain remains firm after Olly Stone's five-for limits Hampshire to 539

McCollum and Murtagh seal Ireland's 3-0 sweep

The hosts secured their very first ODI series clean sweep over a fellow Full Member in Stormont

Yorkshire show enterprise in face of Simon Harmer wiles

Simon Harmer collected another five-wicket haul but Yorkshire mustered 208 before taking three Essex wickets

England had 'no answers' to Ellyse Perry burst, admits coach Mark Robinson

Heather Knight says England batting 'not good enough' after 194-run defeat leaves them trailing in Ashes battle

Ellyse Perry bags seven wickets as Australia beat England by 194 runs

Perry's career-best 7 for 22 hands Australia a 6-0 points lead to put England under the Ashes blowtorch

'Time was always against us' - Gibson on South Africa's World Cup

South Africa coach feels they ran out of time in trying to put together the team they would have liked to compete at the World Cup

Pakistan captaincy decision in PCB's hands - Sarfaraz Ahmed

Sarfaraz Ahmed confirms his wish to stay on as captain in all three formats despite World Cup exit

BCCI asks ICC to ensure no repeat of airplane political messages

Banners carrying political messages flew over Headingley during two round-robin matches of the World Cup

Khawaja out of World Cup; recovery to take three-four weeks

'We have to work hard on getting him up for the Ashes now,' coach Justin Langer said

England not scared of chasing in World Cup semi-final, says Trevor Bayliss

England won their final two groups games batting first but head coach is confident in their record chasing down a target

Rohit Sharma closes in on Virat Kohli on top of ICC ODI rankings for batsmen

Big movers after the round-robin stage of the World Cup include Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Starc and Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Shakib's masterplan: Allrounder's stellar showing was no fluke

His World Cup dominance was the result of meticulous preparation, from pushing for the No 3 spot to using his long IPL downtime

Anderson to miss two Championship matches with 'low grade calf muscle tear'

The England team management remains cautiously optimistic he will be fit and available for their first Test of the summer, against Ireland

Ian 'Gunner' Gould whistles his way into the sunset

The time was right to stop, says Gould, as he calls time on a 13-year career as a match official

It's not about the numbers, it's about the person you are - Duminy

JP Duminy bows out of international content that he gave his all for the team cause while captain Faf du Plessis called him a "father figure"

Lyon begins the mindgames - World Cup England's to lose

Australia will take confidence from their group-stage win over England, but Lyon insisted they were underdogs for the semi-final

Du Plessis hints at staying until T20 World Cup

The South Africa captain showed his emotion on reaching three figures but suggested it was not a sign he was about to call it quits

Usman Khawaja, Marcus Stoinis injury doubts for Australia semi-final

Usman Khawaja will go for a scan on a hamstring strain that was described as "not ideal" by his captain

Faf du Plessis ton sets up consolation win and hands Australia semi-final against England

South Africa held their nerve in the face of David Warner's hundred to seal a 10-run victory in the final group game

Move aside Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma is the true Universe Boss

Rohit Sharma's fifth ton in this World Cup has put him on another level - and he has helped KL Rahul click, too

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Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley in England Lions squad to face Australia A

Four uncapped players in Lions squad as England look for early Ashes pointers

Aneurin Donald sparks for Hampshire after Ian Holland's maiden ton

Former Glamorgan batsman rekindles best form with 173 from 144 balls

Rohit, Rahul smash tons; India jump to top of points table

Angelo Mathews' third ODI ton against India came in defeat, while Lasith Malinga ended his World Cup career conceding 82 runs

Afghanistan board orders inquiry into Aftab Alam's 'misbehaviour' during World Cup

Bowler was sent home in June for breaching ICC code; now, team manager suspended over cover-up of the same incident

Afghanistan set up maiden Test face-off with West Indies in India

The series also features three T20Is and three ODIs and will run from November 5 to December 1

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Warning for England with Australia's top order 'due' big scores

Australia have held their nerve in the first two ODIs to gain the early running in the Ashes and coach Matthew Mott believes there is more to come

Mustafizur looks to T20 to improve his death-bowling skills

The left-armer enjoyed a strong finish to the World Cup with consecutive five-wicket hauls but is focused on developing into more rounded bowler

No 'miracle' for Pakistan but Sarfaraz Ahmed happy to go out on a high

Pakistan captain happy with his team's final effort despite not getting close to the record-breaking win they needed

Australia 'proud' of fielding efforts - but have they been the best?

Fielding has always been a grey area in cricket, but Australia's emphasis on "creating energy in the ring" tells a story in itself

Bowling and fielding a massive letdown - Mashrafe

Bangladesh captain says team didn't do justice to Shakib's performances as he reflects on their tournament

Du Plessis admits 'concern' over South Africa player drain as he considers international future

South Africa captain backs calls for minimum wage as he concedes Kolpak and T20 deals remain "dangling carrots"

Shaheen Afridi's record haul not enough to pull Pakistan through

Becomes youngest to take five-for at a World Cup; Imam, Babar also impress as Pakistan bow out on happy note

Smith, Warner's records will speak louder than one-off incident - Du Plessis

South Africa captain says his team won't invoke the ball-tampering scandal to gain psychological advantage

Avishka Fernando will be one of the future stars - Dimuth Karunaratne

Kusal Perera and the captain himself have forged a solid combination at the top, giving Sri Lanka more reason to cheer this World Cup

Last chance for India's middle-order to get it right ahead of the knockouts

Sri Lanka have had their moments in this World Cup. Can they sign-off on a high?

Maxwell in doubt as Australia, South Africa eye 1999 re-run minus the spice

This will be only the third World Cup meeting between both sides since that epic Edgbaston game

New Zealand to kick off their Test Championship in Sri Lanka

Kane Williamson's side will reach Sri Lanka for a series of two Tests and three T20Is in August

Sky Sports will show World Cup final on free-to-air if England qualify

Broadcaster seeks to capitalise on 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity to spread the sport to wider UK audience

Live Report - Bangladesh v Pakistan

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No more World Cups, 'I don't intend to put my body on the line' - Chris Gayle

There are still some limited-overs internationals and T20 leagues, on the anvil, but the charismatic West Indies opener is done with World Cups

How many cricketers does Australia really have?

This week saw the release of the annual Australian Cricket Census and while the headline numbers are impressive a deeper dive reveals the ongoing challenge for the sport

What's up for grabs in Ashes selection battle?

Australia A went through the one-day leg of their tour unbeaten, but now things get really interesting with the red ball coming into focus

New Zealand hope for change of luck after World Cup stutter

Gary Stead believes that with a little change in fortune New Zealand can revive their tournament in the semi-finals

Steve Waugh to mentor Australia's Ashes campaign

Waugh will link up with the tour ahead of the first Test at Edgbaston on August 1 as Australia seek to win their first away Ashes since 2001

Refreshed Marcus Harris prepares to make his Ashes case

The opener admitted to be being worn out after a home season which included his first taste of Test cricket and knows nothing is guaranteed about an Ashes berth

Peter Handscomb replaces injured Shaun Marsh in Australia's World Cup squad

Marsh has suffered a fractured forearm after being struck by a ball from Pat Cummins during a net session

Delissa Kimmince, Ellyse Perry star as Australia take control of women's Ashes

Tammy Beaumont's maiden Ashes hundred goes in vain as Australia take 4-0 lead in points-based Ashes

Liam Plunkett clarifies free-to-air remarks amid Sky access debate

Fast bowler calls for final to be available "to as many people as possible" as interest grows ahead of knock-outs

Tim Murtagh's maiden five-for wraps up series win for Ireland

Fifties from Williams and Burl kept Zimbabwe in the hunt in a chase of 243, but Murtagh picked up wickets at key moments to bowl his side to a narrow victory

Joe Clarke, Tom Kohler-Cadmore sanctioned for infamous WhatsApp messages

Players reprimanded but receive no further punishment following suspension from England Lions tour in January

Afghanistan finish on zero as West Indies, Chris Gayle sign off with win

Teenager Ikram Alikhil and Rahmat Shah struck half-centuries, but it was not enough for Afghanistan to earn their first points

Australia loss was the turning point - Sarfaraz

Pakistan have an impossible task ahead of them. Their opponents, Bangladesh, can't make the semi-finals either. But neither team is looking at this game as a dead rubber

Pakistan, Bangladesh look to end campaigns on high note

Pakistan's hopes of qualifying are purely mathematical, with the team needing a victory of at least 316 runs to pip New Zealand to fourth spot

County Diary: Tom Banton's star rises as Amar Virdi's stalls

News from around the counties in the 2019 Championship season

Decks cleared for Rahul Dravid to head cricket operations at NCA

Former India captain will continue to be the chief coach of the men's Under-19 and 'A' teams

Simon Katich named as coach of Manchester's Hundred team

Former Australia opener becomes first coach to be officially named for next year's new competition

Harmanpreet, Blackwell set to return to Lancashire Thunder

India's T20I captain is the first overseas signing for the franchise for 2019, while Alex Blackwell will take up the role of head coach once again

Live report - Afghanistan v West Indies

Can Afghanistan end their World Cup with a win and give their coach Simmons a happy farewell?

World Cup Central: I've never hit the ball better - Maxwell

Catch all the buzz from around the World Cup in one place

Williamson unlucky, I have the 'smallest' hands - Wood

Two impressive performances have taken into the semi-finals with confidence restored but they know this is the bare minimum they needed to do

England seek better batting performance against Australia in second Ashes ODI

Bowler Anya Shrubsole says England won't change approach which saw them unbeaten in 14 matches before meeting Australia

Cameron Bancroft gets warm applause after unbeaten 92 seals draw for Durham at Yorkshire

Edwards: 'Though his form may be too late to get him in the Ashes squad, he looks like a Test opener'

Yorkshire snare final wicket with minutes to spare to defeat Surrey

Contest builds into one of the most rewarding matches at Scarborough in the modern era

Joe Clarke to learn fate at disciplinary hearing on Thursday

Nottinghamshire coach Peter Moores hopes 'closure' might help batsman regain focus

Dawid Malan falls one run shy of double ton as Middlesex draw at Derbyshire

Derbyshire survive a last-day scare to deny Middlesex an improbable victory

Bairstow, Wood put England in semi-finals

Jonny Bairstow scored his second century in as many games to help England to 305, before New Zealand fell apart in the chase

Marnus Labuschagne reaches second ton of match as Glamorgan draw with Worcestershire

Glamorgan stay in line for promotion as Worcestershire resist the chase

Dominic Sibley reaches 244 as bat dominates ball and Warwickshire share spoils with Kent

Kent coach defends 'docile' pitch as teams add valuable survival points

Essex accept Somerset challenge, which could come down to final-round clash

Simon Harmer lifts leading wicket-taker tally to 49 as Essex defeat Nottinghamshire

Somerset become the hunted after mammoth win over Hampshire

Hampshire bowled out for 104 in second innings as Somerset give themselves breathing room in standings

Afghanistan's chance to give coach Phil Simmons a send-off gift

Afghanistan have beaten West Indies thrice in their last four completed matches. Can they add another win to their kitty?

Chamari Atapattu replaces injured Sophie Devine at Loughborough Lightning

The franchise stated in a release of Sophie Devine's unavailability without shedding light on the nature of her injury

Changes afoot at Loughborough as David Parsons leaves ECB role

Concerns over talent pathways may lead to rejig of England's Performance Programme

Reece Topley set for return with Sussex contract

The England fast bowler, who underwent back surgery last year, will initially be available for T20 selection

Rayudu announces retirement after World Cup snub

Injured Prithvi Shaw to miss India A one-dayers in Caribbean

Opener currently undergoing rehabilitation at the NCA; still in the fray for the three four-day games later in the month

Live Report - England v New Zealand

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Joe Burns added to Australia A squad with Ashes on the horizon

The selectors added the opener to the squad after he was given a medical clearance to play following post-viral fatigue issues

In pictures: Lionesses defeated, USA through to finals

Dawid Malan keeps Ashes hopes alive with unbeaten 177 for Middlesex

John Simpson 91 not out, but Derbyshire still lead by 121

Ravi Bopara ton keeps Essex on top in clash with Nottinghamshire

Stuart Broad takes stunning catch to end Bopara's innings

James Anderson injury scare rocks Lancashire - Durham clash

Dane Vilas fifty, Graham Onions five-for give Lancs a good lead in Sedbergh

Marnus Labuschagne lays claim to title of first to 1,000 runs

Dominic Sibley first to 1,000 runs as Ashes speculation grows

Warwickshire's opening batsman continues stellar run of form with unbeaten century

Sussex's 393-run capitulation brings boos around Hove

Home side bowled out for 106 and 105 as Ben Sanderson leads Northants rout

'Maybe we will be the people's team' - Bangladesh coach

Steve Rhodes hoped that his team would be remembered for the fight they had shown against top sides in this World Cup

Brett D'Oliveira keeps Glamorgan at arm's length with fighting hundred

A dogged century in a rare Championship appearance led Worcestershire's resistance

Gareth Batty tops the bill as Surrey play the bad guys with style

This was the antithesis of Festival cricket. It was Division One cricket, it mattered and everybody knew it

Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy lead Australia to opening Ashes win against England

Tourists hold their nerve against spirited England bowling effort to take 1-0 series lead

Tom Banton's emergence keeps Somerset's title challenge beating

Nine final-day wickets stand between Somerset and a sixth win in eight after they gradually turned the screw on Hampshire

Not a must-win, but New Zealand must win their momentum back

New Zealand should get into the final four even with a loss to England, but that would make them the only team without a win against the other semi-finalists

World Cup 2019: India vs Bangladesh in pictures

Rohit Sharma ton, Jasprit Bumrah four-for help India knock out Bangladesh

Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Saifuddin ensured that Bangladesh kept fighting, but too many of their batsmen failed to build on starts in a chase of 315

After Wellington nightmare, Morgan's England face another moment of truth

Four years ago, England were hammered by New Zealand in what Morgan described as "close to rock bottom". Defeat on Wednesday however could be even more disastrous

Smriti Mandhana returns to Western Storm for KSL 2019

Star batsman to team up with India team-mate Deepti Sharma at the franchise she starred for last season

Dogged NZ stand between England and semi-final path

Going hell for leather has done England few favours in the World Cup to date, but in a must-win encounter, which instincts should they trust?