Jos Buttler in possession as England prepare to get back on the field

Wicketkeeper to captain in intra-squad warm-up as Silverwood preaches continuity

Warwickshire sizing up move for Dom Bess as Jeetan Patel successor

England spinner may need to move on from Somerset to secure regular first-team action

Ben Stokes to captain England as Joe Root misses first West Indies Test

ECB confirms Joe Root will miss warm-up game and first Test in order to attend birth of child

Leicestershire to resume training on Wednesday despite second lockdown in Leicester

Foxes players to come off furlough as planned with a view to being fit for county season on August 1

Alex Hepburn loses appeal against rape conviction

Former Worcestershire player was jailed for rape in April 2019

Former Pakistan cricketer Khalid Wazir dies at 84

He played two Tests for Pakistan in 1954

Tim Bresnan joins Warwickshire on two-year deal

Former Yorkshire allrounder moves south after 19 years at Headingley

Aaron Finch: ODI and Test league commitments secondary to cricket's holistic recovery

He believes Australia will need to embrace flexibility, to the point of playing series at shorter notice than usual

Mohammad Hafeez, five others to join Pakistan squad in England after second negative Covid-19 test

They underwent a second test inside three days on Monday, following a first negative test last week

Zimbabwe's three-match ODI tour to Australia postponed

The matches had been scheduled for early August but were always doubtful

Sammy-Jo Johnson: 'Australia the hardest team in the world to get into at the moment'

On opportunities for young girls in the sport in Australia, Johnson said there was a need for more 50-over cricket

Jermaine Blackwood keen to prove himself against England attack

Batsman's bid to earn a spot in West Indies first-Test line-up hit by washed out first day of final warm-up in Manchester

Ben Stokes promises to take 'positive route' as England captaincy looms

Allrounder set to stand in for first Test if Joe Root is absent for the birth of his child

County cricket to return from August 1, but formats remain to be decided

Still no movement on club cricket, in wake of Prime Minister's comments in Commons

MCC to review art collection amid slavery links of former secretary

Pelham Warner's association with club could also come under scrutiny

Craig Meschede retires aged 28 due to shoulder problem

Glamorgan allrounder advised to quit after being diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

CSA gets sports-ministry green light to resume training

The organisation will meet on Thursday to plot its course back to action

Nitin Menon included in Elite panel of umpires for 2020-21

The 36-year-old Indian replaces England's Nigel Llong in the roster

Mark Taylor raises prospect of Boxing Day Test being moved

Adelaide and Perth may be able to host larger crowds than Melbourne

West Indies to wear Black Lives Matter logo on Test shirts

Captain Jason Holder says squad have "a duty to show solidarity"

Stuart Broad working with England psychologist to beat closed-door concerns

Seamer plans to embrace inner child after advice from mum

England will pick strongest XI for first West Indies Test despite rotation plans

Stuart Broad could miss his first home Test since 2012 this summer

Azhar Ali: Pakistan have England's 'fragile' top order in our sights

Captain not fazed by England's strong bowling attack

Shikha Pandey says don't 'tinker with fabric of women's game', but market it well

The India pace-bowling allrounder says no need to make "superfluous" changes, instead have patience with the evolving women's players

Pakistan 'made pact to keep fitness intact' - Azhar Ali

Testing and the retesting that followed hasn't shifted Pakistan's focus away from cricket, says the captain

Jack Leach ready to fight for role after battling back from winter illness

Spinner admits to "overthinking" and says best is yet to come

Phil Simmons enters self-isolation as Alzarri Joseph downplays disruption

West Indies coach attended a funeral on Friday

UK club cricket full of untapped talent from minority backgrounds - Amar Virdi

Surrey offspinner outlines challenges faced by cricketers from Asian backgrounds

Mohammad Hafeez, five others return negative results in PCB Covid-19 retests

Wahab Riaz, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Hasnain the others to clear their tests

Andy Roberts: 'Oshane Thomas will be the first name I'd pencil in on this tour'

Tells former team-mate Michael Holding who could be the future of WI's fast bowling

Pakistan domestic players set for better pay after record-breaking PCB investment

192 players will be offered new contracts which represent a stark increase in salary

Pakistan prepare to fly to England without 10 Covid-positive players

Squad will go into quarantine at Worcester before heading to Derby for final preparations

Infrastructure development takes a hit as PCB slash budget after Covid-19

Bulk of funds to go directly to cricket-related activities with board saying game would not be compromised

Amar Virdi hoping to jump to front of England spin queue

Offspinner has overcome fitness issues to make 30-man training squad

Shamarh Brooks 'seeing dividends' of work with Floyd Reifer ahead of England Tests

Batsman made maiden ton in his last Test but averaged 18.78 for Barbados this season

Corey Anderson's Somerset contract cancelled

Allrounder's deal off due to Covid-19 pandemic

Belinda Clark: 'There's still plenty of money in cricket'

CA's head of community cricket knows there are challenges to come due to Covid-19

All the Australian state squads for the 2020-21 season

The moves and new signings ahead of the domestic summer

Ross Taylor: One-day World Cup could have joint winners

The New Zealand batsman is not convinced of the need to split teams with Super Overs in 50-over cricket

Aaron Finch thinking ahead to Australia's 2023 World Cup plans

The downtime hasn't stopped Australia's limited-overs captain looking at the challenges to come

Shamarh Brooks and Shane Dowrich find form in drawn Windies warm-up

West Indies' squad members complete three-day warm-up match at Emirates Old Trafford

Recreational cricket: Government 'have really messed up'

Shadow sports minister says summer without cricket would be "catastrophic" for local clubs

Zak Crawley: Battle for No. 3 spot with Joe Denly will be 'slightly odd'

Batsman set to go up against Kent team-mate in shoot-out for spot

Regional Retainers announced for England women domestic players

First step towards professionalisation of domestic game takes place in spite of lockdown

PCB may ditch need for two negative tests for England travel

The PCB may change their current policy of requiring players return two negative tests before being cleared to travel to England

Jofra Archer tests negative for Covid-19

Seamer will join squad at Ageas Bowl on Thursday afternoon

ECB cancel Dynamos kids initiative as talks for resumption continue

National competitions cancelled for season as board focuses on local playing opportunities

West Indies provide double boost as Test preparations step up

Second round of Covid-19 tests all come back negative

Matthew Mott: Kim Garth exit could push Ireland towards professionalism

The Ireland allrounder has opted for a future in Australia and could play for them when she qualifies

Mominul Haque to Bangladesh players: "Be mentally strong, keep preparations intact"

The Test captain's plans have taken a backseat due to the pandemic but he isn't too worried about it

Chris Tremain returns home to NSW and Daniel Solway rewarded for flying start

Batsman Daniel Solway has been given a contract following an outstanding 2019-2020 season

Raymon Reifer presents Test case as Jason Holder causes ankle concerns

Captain doesn't bowl for second day running after bagging golden duck as well

Clare Connor to become MCC's first woman president

Former England captain to replace Kumar Sangakkara in October 2021

St Lucia show-stopper gives Mark Wood confidence for West Indies rematch

'Friendly rivalry' with Jofra Archer could propel England's pace attack to new heights, says quick

'Match-fixing law will be a game-changer in India'

ICC anti-corruption officer Steve Richardson wants the Indian government to criminalise corruption in sport

'Clubs are desperate for cricket, just to stay alive' - Mark Wood

World Cup winner fears sport is missing chance for youngsters to emulate their heroes

Surrey, Middlesex to stage two-day warm-up in July

Match to take place behind closed doors at Kia Oval in preparation for possible August Championship

Bangladesh postpone Sri Lanka tour due to Covid-19 pandemic

The teams were scheduled to play a three-Test series in the July-August period

Mohammad Hafeez says he's negative for Covid-19 day after PCB announces positive result

He was one of ten players from the squad to test positive in the board's screening ahead of the England tour

Bryce Street's emergence adds to Queensland's top-order options

Jack Wood, a young left-arm wristspinner, has also earned his first contract

Cheteshwar Pujara: 'If you are mentally tough, you can take a long break comfortably'

India's Test No. 3 has resumed training at his academy in Rajkot

Chris Green can resume bowling after action cleared

The offspinner underwent testing in Brisbane last week following his January ban

Kim Garth leaves Irish cricket for future in Australia

The allrounder will settle in Australia and may be eligible to represent them in the future

Legspinner Wil Parker opts for cricket over AFL with Victoria contract

The 18-year-old took four wickets on his first-class debut at the SCG last season

West Indies provide double boost as Test preparations step up

Windies start English summer with warm-up, while second round of Covid-19 tests all come back negative

Jofra Archer's arrival in England camp delayed after a member of his household feels unwell

All tested negative for COVID-19 but bowler will have a second test and join squad on Thursday if cleared

Rashid Khan set for Barbados Tridents, Chris Lynn heading to St Kitts & Nevis Patriots

Two Indians among 538 players who have registered for the draft

Ashley Giles: No contingencies if Pakistan tour called off but ECB will adapt

England arrived in Southampton on Tuesday ahead of West Indies series

Zimbabwe Cricket nearly debt-free after 'horrible' year, says chairman

Board sets focus on the revival of club cricket and the re-establishment of a national academy

Darren Gough: England's pace attack is their best since 2005

Former quick thinks Woakes can replace Anderson as "figurehead" within 18 months

Boris Johnson deals blow to UK's recreational cricketers

Prime Minister appears to pour cold water on hopes for imminent restart

Seven more Pakistan players test positive for Covid-19

There are now ten Pakistan players who have tested positive

Chris Gayle opts out of CPL 2020 owing to personal reasons

The tournament is to take place in T&T subject to permission from the local government

Mark Boucher not a 3TC shareholder, says CSA, considers legal action

South Africa's head coach only "involved in conceptualising 3TC", says Jacques Faul

Ashley Giles 'concerned' by Pakistan trio's positive Covid-19 tests

Insists series is not yet in doubt despite test results

Counties not to face sanctions if they fall under salary collar

PCA chairman "confident" some form of county cricket will be possible this season

New Zealand's August tour of Bangladesh postponed

The two-Test tour which is part of the World Test Championship is Bangladesh's fourth postponement since March

Tim Paine: Australian cricket 'can get very excited' about Cameron Green

The Western Australia allrounder scored the most Sheffield Shield hundreds last season

Tim Paine backs Cricket Australia board, clarifies Kevin Roberts relationship

The Test captain said there had to be an appreciation of how tough it is to run a sport at the moment

Shane Watson slams 'absurd reactionary whispers' over Greg Dyer's position

The ACA president has defended the chairman, praising his role in ensuring domestic competitions were not cut

Nathan Coulter-Nile and AJ Tye cut by Western Australia; Cameron Gannon joins

Former Queensland quick Gannon was the leading Shield wicket-taker last season

Hundred faces salary cuts and partial re-draft - PCA chairman

Women's salaries could be ring-fenced as new competition faces financial implications

Shadab Khan, Haris Rauf, Haider Ali test positive for Covid-19.

Trio were due to tour with Pakistan for white-ball leg of their England series in August-September

Shannon Gabriel set to be added to West Indies Test squad against England

Windies coach Phil Simmons says quick is 'bowling as fast as I've seen him for while' after ankle surgery

Phil Simmons recalls racist abuse in English league cricket

West Indies coach says gesture of solidarity for Black Lives Matter would 'definitely' happen

Three Covid-19 tests in a week, then one every five days for Pakistan's players

Elaborate list of precautions in place for players and support staff on tour

T20 World Cup 2020 breaks new ground in women's cricket

According to the ICC, the tournament saw a 131% jump in unique audience members from the 2018 edition

Mohammad Abbas' Nottinghamshire contract cancelled

Pakistan seamer was expected to play nine County Championship fixtures

England and West Indies to honour key workers in #raisethebat Test series

Players to honour cricket-playing heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic in build-up to Test

Interim Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley flies into Melbourne to unite executives

"By nature I'm an optimistic pragmatist," Hockley says ahead of a hectic few weeks

Rajinder Goel dies aged 77

The Haryana left-arm spinner in the highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy with 637 strikes

David Warner: 'Positive that we'll be able to play IPL if that replaces T20 World Cup'

Warner expressed confidence in the BCCI creating a safe bio-security bubble for the IPL to take place

Ashok Dinda: 'My Bengal career is finished'

Veteran pacer linked with Puducherry, Goa, Chhatisgarh for 2020-21 domestic season

Shane Dowrich: I'm a different player to three years ago

West Indies keeper averaged 4.80 in 2017 series but has turned the tables since

Amar Virdi's attacking skill could set him apart, says Vikram Solanki

Offspinner has overcome fitness issues to be included in England squad

Coronavirus newsfile: Indian Cricketers' Association extends help to 60 cricketers' families

A round-up of how the cricket community is reacting to the Covid-19 threat

Sports Minister slams CSA over transformation

Nathi Mthethwa wants more people of colour in leadership positions both in the board and in the team

Roston Chase: 'Won't be happy if I don't get at least one century'

West Indies allrounder sets out personal aim for successful tour of England

South Africa's wait gets longer with 3TC competition delayed

CSA is awaiting approval from the country's department of sport and department of health

'Don't think we are in a position to resume cricket in India' - Rahul Dravid

Head of cricket at the NCA suggests domestic season could he shortened if it doesn't start on time

Sri Lanka plan Lanka Premier League in August

With IPL and The Hundred in limbo, leading overseas players might be available for an LPL

Mashrafe Mortaza tests positive for Covid-19

Shoaib Malik to miss first four weeks of training in England to see his family

The rest of squad will leave for Manchester on June 28, with Malik joining them on July 24

IPL to "review" sponsorship deals after India-China border tension

Two major sponsors - Vivo and Paytm - have Chinese ownership or links

Irfan Pathan: Could have been best allrounder India ever produced

Former allrounder last played an international match in 2012, shortly before turning 28

Vikram Solanki pledges to maintain Surrey's youth pipeline as head coach

Club has developed several England players in recent years

Bunbury Festival cancelled due to impact of Covid-19

Eton-Harrow and Oxford-Cambridge matches also called off because of pandemic

Marnus Labuschagne extends Glamorgan stay until 2022

Australia batsman had been due back this year before Covid-19 interruption

Pakistan's new domestic season likely to be delayed

However, PCB offers domestic contracts to 192 players starting August 2020

Ireland name Paul Stirling as vice-captain

Experienced batsman will act as "sounding board" to new leader Andy Balbirnie

What's in the inbox of interim Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley?

Nick Hockley has been rushed in to replace Kevin Roberts, and has a lot on his plate

Former Bangladesh cricketer Ramchand Goala passes away

The former left-arm spinner is best remembered for his lengthy career with Abahani

Ellyse Perry grateful Australia's women's team avoided staff cuts

She said it was vital that the domestic competitions were retained in their current structure

Shannon Gabriel: Joe Root comments 'blown way out of proportion'

Fast bowler unrepentant after being caught on the stump microphone during 2019 series

Haris Rauf puts all his efforts into playing Tests for Pakistan

The 26-year-old pace bowler is in the 29-player squad to tour England later this year

Matt Parkinson: Full-time county spin coaches would help young spinners

Legspinner is one of five frontline spinners in England's 30-man training group

Haider Ali: Rohit Sharma is my 'role model'

The 19-year-old dreams of representing Pakistan in all formats and scoring big hundreds like his idol

Mohammed Shami: India's pace attack might be the best 'in the history of cricket'

The fast bowler also explored the possible reasons behind his effectiveness in the second innings

England Women return to training with September tri-series on the cards

Six venues to be used as 24 players prepare for return to training

List of all the cricket series affected by coronavirus: full coverage

From saying no to handshakes, to playing matches in empty stadiums, and eventually calling off almost every tour

Justin Langer planning for September return and adapting to reduced staff

An England tour appears the earliest comeback as coach prepares for new ways of working

Rachel Priest announces international retirement and joins Tasmania

The wicketkeeper-batter lost her NZC central contract earlier this month

Interim Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley calls for unity after redundancies

He said the game is "by no means broken" ahead of the challenge of pulling the summer together

Dan Lawrence's time could be nigh as England look to the future

England lean heavily on successful Lions tour in naming eight uncapped players in 30-man squad

Kraigg Brathwaite calls on Desmond Haynes in bid to rediscover form

West Indies opener draws on great's mental strength ahead of England Tests

Abid Ali to keep a close eye on West Indies series to gain clues about English conditions

The opener isn't worried about playing in empty stands, and says Pakistan are used to it

ECB pledges a further £35.7million to support English game

Pool of money for professional and recreational game follows initial bail-out of £61 million

Tim Bresnan calls time on 19-year career at Yorkshire

Allrounder seeks immediate move to further career after playing key role in two Championship wins

Ehsan Mani: T20 World Cup not 'feasible' in 2020

PCB chairman, who is also a senior ICC Board member, says event likely to be deferred by a year

Moeen Ali back in Test frame as England name 30-man training squad

Dan Lawrence in line for maiden call-up as England keep options open ahead of West Indies series

Alan Jones earns England Test cap No. 696 for 1970 match against Rest of the World

ECB makes things right after ICC downgraded series, which replaced scheduled one against South Africa

Scotland cancel Australia T20 fixture due to Covid-19 pandemic

The possibility of scheduling the match later in the summer has also been ruled out

Experimental three-team format to kick off South Africa's return to cricket

De villiers, Rabada, and de Kock to captain three teams who will play each other in same match

Cricket Australia announces 40 job losses in restructuring to save millions

The major domestic competitions have escaped cuts but there will be no Australia A tours in the next financial year

Malcolm Speed: States should hold off Cricket Australia board change for now

Former chief executive wants states to tide over the covid-19 situation first

Timeline: three months that brought down CA chief Kevin Roberts

The former CA chief executive could not galvanise the game amid questions over the financial impact

First part of CSA's forensic audit expected by Friday

The fate of the suspended CEO Thabang Moroe could hinge on the findings of the audit

Glove is the key as Jonny Bairstow targets Test return

Ousted keeper wants his old role back as squad announcement for West Indies Tests draws nigh

Shai Hope: 'Need to back my ability because I know I can get it done'

West Indies batsman hoping to fulfill Test potential three years after Headingley heroics

T20 World Cup 'unrealistic' and 'unlikely' this year - Cricket Australia chairman

Earl Eddings says CA has presented different options to the ICC Board

Copyright claims against Rob Moody, aka Robelinda2, 'made in error', says Cricket Australia

The popular cricket video library was temporarily shut down by Twitter on Tuesday morning

Kevin Roberts exit as Cricket Australia CEO won't heal all wounds

A unifying new boss should work towards improving relationships with ACA and state associations

Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts to be replaced by interim Nick Hockley

Hockley was chief executive of the Australia T20 World Cup organising committee

ECB urged to make junior schemes more relevant to South Asian community

Study reveals potentially devastating loss of council-run cricket pitches in wake of Covid-19 outbreak

West Indies pace attack 'can challenge any team in the world' - Estwick

Assistant coach says West Indies' fast-bowling stocks are at their highest since the 1980s

Will delay retirement if T20 World Cup is postponed - Mohammad Hafeez

Veteran says he wants to go out on a winning note

County clubs could reutrn to training within days

'Opt in' system likely after some players express health concerns

Wahab Riaz willing to return to Test cricket on England tour

The fast bowler has pledged to earn back a central contract with his performances over the coming year

Kevin Roberts set to go as Cricket Australia looks for a solution

The chief executive has come under increasing pressure for the handling of the Covid-19 fallout

Daryl Mitchell, Jeet Raval and Finn Allen among major domestic movers in New Zealand

The regional sides are getting their squads together for the 2020-21 season

Kemar Roach warns Jofra Archer: No room for friendship in West Indies - England Tests

Quick-to-quick, bowlers prepare for hostilities to resume

Cricket South Africa terminates Clive Eksteen's contract

He was the former head of sales and sponsor relations

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who played MS Dhoni in biopic, dies in Mumbai

Police said it was a case of suicide

Hollins hopeful of 'optimal solution' as counties mull return to playing

Somerset chief executive keen for resumption but not without safeguarding measures

Cheteshwar Pujara, Ravindra Jadeja, Smriti Mandhana get NADA notices for not disclosing whereabouts

The BCCI, NADA said, cited a technical glitch as the reason for delay

Adam Zampa returns to New South Wales after seven years with South Australia

Zampa made his first-class debut for NSW in 2012 before moving to South Australia in 2013

Phil Simmons: West Indies will be ready and looking to defend our trophy

Head coach says lack of home crowds and preparation time could work against England

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Rediscovered myself when out of the Pakistan side

The former captain is looking forward to doing his part after seven months away from the team

In Focus: Racism in cricket

Full coverage: How events have unfolded since Daren Sammy called out possible racism in the IPL

Misbah-ul-Haq: Pakistan 'not expecting anything in return' for England tour

Pakistan's head coach and selector stresses importance of international cricket resuming

Ben Stokes ready to cover for Joe Root: 'I'm Scottie Pippen to his Michael Jordan'

England allrounder set to step in as Test captain with Root expecting birth of second child

Shahid Afridi tests positive for Covid-19

He is the third cricketer from Pakistan - and the second international - to have contracted the virus

New Zealand Test cricketer Matt Poore dies aged 90

The batsman and offspinner played 14 Tests between 1953 and 1956

Vasant Raiji, the world's oldest first-class cricketer, dies aged 100

He played nine first-class matches, scoring 277 runs at 23.08, and wrote a number of cricket books

'$3 million ECB loan a 'helping hand', not condition to tour England'

CWI head Skerritt denies loan was made in context of ICC chairman election

'Cricket is not immune from systemic racism' - ECB

Governing body acknowledges need for 'meaningful change' as it recognises black cricketers are marginalised

Euro T20 Slam organisers eye August window

Lack of cricket could increase player availability for fledgling league

Vikram Solanki appointed as Surrey's new head coach

Former England batsman replaces Michael Di Venuto whose contract will not be renewed at the end of the season

CPL confirms Trinidad & Tobago plans, will ask players to take pay cuts

A compressed tournament is set to be held between August 18 and September 10

India tours to Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe called off

Board says decision taken "owing to the current threat" of Covid-19

Australian cricket set to be able to welcome crowds

The return of spectators to events next month bodes well for the cricket season later in the year

CSA reiterates suspension of CEO after Thabang Moroe tries to return to work

He couldn't enter the CSA office as all staff have been working from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Haider Ali the new face as Pakistan name 29-man tsquad for England

The touring party is expected to fly out later this month, at least five weeks before the series formally starts

Asia Cup likely in Sri Lanka; SLC offers PCB to swap hosting rights

There is, however, substantial doubt if the tournament will go ahead as planned

IPL 2020: BCCI looking at September-October window, says Brijesh Patel

"It all depends on the future of the T20 World Cup and the Asia Cup"

Setback over potential first-class restart may expose county fault-lines

Issues over hotels, and cost of taking players off furlough without ticket revenue, puts resumption in doubt

James Anderson believes cricket must be 'more active' to combat discrimination

England seamer says current levels of inclusion from players of Afro-Caribbean heritage are 'just not OK'

Mohammad Amir, Haris Sohail withdraw from England tour

The PCB will announce a 42-person touring team, comprising 28 players and 14 support staff

Mushtaq Ahmed believes Pakistan's coaching staff are all 'on the same page'

He is confident he, Misbah-ul-Haq, Younis Khan and Waqar Younis will work well together on the England tour

CSA exceeds transformation targets for 2018-19

The Eminent Persons Group report, however, noted still-prevalent inequalities, especially at school level

India not to tour Sri Lanka in June; SLC hopeful of limited-overs series in August

SLC is working on getting governmental approval for the series to take place in a couple of months

Sourav Ganguly: BCCI 'optimistic' about holding IPL in empty stadiums in 2020

"The BCCI will shortly decide on the future course of action on this," he said

Cricket Australia open to meeting with states to thrash out financial issues

There is the prospect of progress being made in the tense situation over financial forecasts

Kane Richardson: Standard of cricket key selling point for Big Bash

Talk of innovations is a "good discussion" although the paceman not keen on free hits for wides

Michael Carberry: 'Black people are not important to the structure of English cricket'

Former England batsman alleges structural racism within the game

Jason Holder says world 'must come together' as West Indies arrive for historic tour

Captain calls for unity as squad prepare for bio-secure Test series against backdrop of racial protests

ICC to wait and watch before deciding T20 World Cup fate

The ICC board is keeping tabs on the encouraging progress that Australia and NZ have made against the Covid-19 pandemic

Sophie Devine backs smaller, lighter ball in women's cricket

Jemimah Rodrigues, meanwhile, wants teams outside Australia and England to play Test cricket regularly

Younis Khan 'would love to start off' from where he finished with Misbah-ul-Haq

The new batting coach believes Misbah-ul-Haq's time with the batsmen would make his job easier

George Floyd: ICC to use 'common sense' if players dedicate tribute in play

ICC will treat displays of solidarity by players on a "case-by-case basis"

Tony Irish due back at PCA after break for personal reasons

Chairman Daryl Mitchell has shouldered a significant burden during lockdown

Bonus points and substitutions among BBL tweaks being considered

The length of the tournament - one of the major talking points - won't change for the 2020-21 seaosn

England could wear blue armbands during Tests to honour NHS

Tribute during West Indies series to be discussed following health service's efforts in pandemic

Lauren Winfield, Amy Jones to resume training with England Women after returning from Australia

Duo arrive home after being stranded overseas when Covid-19 pandemic struck

Heather Knight and James Harris named as PCA vice-chairs

Current players added to PCA board to aid chairman Daryl Mitchell during busy period

ICC approves use of substitute if player shows Covid-19 symptoms in Tests

Among interim changes, the ICC also introduced warnings and a penalty of five runs for repeated use of saliva on the ball

ECB briefing gives Andy Balbirnie hope Ireland's ODIs will go ahead against England

Ireland skipper will keep a close eye on West Indies' tour after their arrival in the UK

Chamari Atapattu the only player in Grade A of SLC's contracts list

Inoka Ranaweera has moved down to Grade B, while Yasoda Mendis finds herself out of the list

PCB to scrap plans for Lahore training camp due to Covid-19 concerns

Departure for England tour could be brought forward as PCB mulls options

ECB chief executive casts doubt over World Test Championship's viability

Tom Harrison warns ICC may need to reassess Future Tours Programme to address post-pandemic world

Full coverage: Cricket Australia's Covid-19 financial battle

Cricket Australia appears to heading for another confrontation with its players

Younis Khan to be Pakistan's batting coach for England tour

Mushtaq Ahmed to join the travelling party as spin-bowling coach

Daren Sammy calls out potential racism at Sunrisers Hyderabad

Says some team-mates repeatedly called him a word that he has now learnt is "degrading"

Matthew Wade won't be trying to get under Virat Kohli's skin

He believes India feed of confrontation and also expects players to be able to adapt to empty stands

Veteran Australian administrator Ian McDonald dies

He was the ACB's first media manager and a longtime manager of the national side

West Indies embark for historic England tour after passing Covid tests

Squad to arrive in Manchester on Tuesday ahead of bio-secure Test series

Counties wait for ECB approval on August restart plan

The ECB's cricket committee will review proposals on Friday

Saleem Malik responds to PCB inquiry on 2000 sting operation

Malik was allegedly seen agreeing to potentially carry out corrupt acts on the field

Ireland's return to training boosts prospects of England ODI series

Talks continuing between Cricket Ireland and ECB to hold three-match series in late July

South African Cricketers' Association say CSA lacks will to finalise suspended CEO Moroe case

SACA CEO Breetzke terms the Covid-19 pandemic as a 'convenient excuse for the delay'

Former captains warn against Ben Stokes replacing Joe Root as Test skipper

David Gower and Kevin Pietersen fear allrounder's game will be cramped by responsibility

No surgery, Hasan Ali to continue rehabilitation for another five weeks

The paceman is undergoing online treatment supervised by a neurosurgeon and a spinal therapist

Jermaine Blackwood: 'More determined, more focused after being dropped'

Jamaican batsman talks about why he is confident returning to international cricket after a three-year hiatus

Michael Clarke, Lyn Larsen receive Order of Australia honours

Clarke was named an Officer and Larsen a Member in the general division

Oshane Thomas: 'Test cricket is what you want to play to be great'

'The coach says I can't be bowling that fast and not play in his Test team'

How Mashrafe Mortaza was left 'embarrassed' by BCB plan to 'remove' him

Former captain says he was ready to leave after the 2019 World Cup, but nothing came of those discussions

Trinidad & Tobago government "very much open" to hosting CPL

But points out tournament will only be possible with the health ministry's nod

Coronavirus newsfile: Cricket Ireland receives provisional approval to start limited club training

A round-up of how the cricket community is reacting to the Covid-19 threat

Anju Jain, Devika Palshikar to take charge of Baroda women

The duo's contract with Bangladesh women had ended after the T20 World Cup

Geoffrey Boycott hits out at BBC following Test Match Special omission

Outspoken commentator criticises decision to leave him off commentary team in Twitter jibe

Michael Holding: Absence of Bravo, Hetmyer and Paul 'unfortunate' for West Indies

Former fast bowler says talented trio will be missed but doesn't blame them for Covid safety fears

Bismah Maroof retains Pakistan captaincy, only nine contracts offered

While the number of contracts has dropped, their value has increased across categories A, B and C

Summit required to stop Australian cricket's chaos

CA's leaders must show humility about their own actions, and curiosity about the needs of their owners and partners

WhatsApp messages should not have led to Alex Hepburn rape conviction, Court of Appeal hears

Judges told that acquittal on second count of rape at 2019 trial was inconsistent

Fit-again Rory Burns admits timing of ankle injury was frustrating

England opener ready to return, but technique still needs some grooving after six months off

Counties remain hopeful of two overseas players for 2021

Contractual status of Kolpak players uncertain due to Brexit and impact of Covid-19

Why West Indies trio pulled out of England tour

Health, family, security behind Paul, Bravo, Hetmyer's decisions

Bio-secure venues can withstand Covid second wave - Steve Elworthy

ECB events director confident venues will withstand external factors during West Indies series

Richard Gleeson on England hopes: 'Never give up, keep following your dream'

Five years after making his first-class debut at 27, Richard Gleeson is closing in on an England cap

Oval ticket-holders show faith in Test cricket after cancellation

85 percent of buyers roll tickets over to 2021 visit of India, according to Surrey figures

Australian Cricketers Association to formally challenge Cricket Australia revenue forecasts

CA has estimated a 48% reduction in revenue for 2020-21 and 20% for 2021-22, the figures out of which the players' revenues are drawn

Australia won't rush back Ellyse Perry and Tayla Vlaeminck

Meg Lanning says the team is making plans for the 50-over World Cup but knows a lot can change due to Covid-19

Anil Kumble: 'Let's get spinners back in Test cricket'

He says "managing" pitches can provide balance in Test cricket to offset bowlers not using saliva

Saqib Mahmood: Saliva ban will bring reverse-swing into play

Mahmood is in line for an England Test debut at some point this summer

CA claims cuts will reduce A$142 million revenue hole

The board's modelling indicates a deficit of half that figure by June 2021

Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Keemo Paul turn down call-ups for England tour

West Indies include Nkmurah Bonner and Chemar Holder for first time

India fielding coach R Sridhar: 'Sharpest minds will take six weeks to get into Test match mode'

He is charting out training plans as players wait for action to resume

Sweat not as effective as saliva, Sri Lanka bowlers tell coach Mickey Arthur

"Saliva was their preferred mechanism of shining the ball," Arthur said after the first day of Sri Lanka's post-lockdown nets sessions

BCA lifts suspension on Atul Bedade but removes him as Baroda Women's coach

He was suspended following allegations of sexual harassment by a few women's cricketers

ECB announces record turnover as it prepares for Covid-19 financial hit

Revenues set to be hit after bumper 2019 summer saw £228m go through the books

Ben Stokes would make a 'fantastic' Test captain, says Joe Root

Deputy could step up to lead during West Indies series due to impending birth of Root's child

Travis Head's Sussex contract deferred until 2021

Batsman had been due to spend full summer playing county cricket

CPL submits proposal to stage tournament in Trinidad

Tournament officials hope that overseas players will be willing to participate

Pakistan's return to training hits bio-security snag

Medical experts say they need more time to finalise safety protocols against Covid-19

England-West Indies Test schedule confirmed

Ageas Bowl, Old Trafford to host three-Test series

Daren Sammy, Chris Gayle raise voice against racism in wake of George Floyd killing

Kumar Sangakkara and Ian Bishop also speak out

Melbourne Renegades chief to report to Melbourne Stars' chief

New appointments a result of major downsizing at Cricket Victoria

Rachel Priest loses New Zealand central contract

Jess Kerr, Natalie Dodd win first deals

South Africa cricketers could resume training next week after government nod

Kagiso Rabada: My wicket celebrations stem from 'passion'

His send-offs have earned him suspensions, however, and he's looking for ways to express himself differently

Steven Smith willing to play IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed

If the World Cup doesn't happen and the IPL does, "then so be it", the Rajasthan Royals captain says