James Anderson backs Stuart Broad to break England record as he claims 500th Test wicket

Fast-bowling partner in awe of team-mate's enduring ability to get on a roll

Ireland name uncapped Curtis Campher, Harry Tector for England ODI series opener

Tector, who has 20 T20I caps, and Curtis are part of the 22-man Irish group staying on-site at Ageas Bowl

R Ashwin: Disallow the run or give bowler a 'free ball' for non-striker backing up

The Indian spinner wants technology to help spot and penalise batsmen straying outside his crease

David Warner eyes Stuart Broad rematch after paceman's recall

'The way he's been bowling the last 18 months has been outstanding'

SCG's 'keeper returns for youth homeless sleepout

Phil Emery will join the likes of Mitchell Starc and Alyssa Healy for the Sport Stars Sleepout to raise money for the homeless

Covid-19 restrictions might make David Warner 'rethink' international future

Players with families might choose to retire, the Australia batsman says, instead of long stints on the road

Cancelled England series is not a case of neglect - Shanta Rangaswamy

The situation was out of BCCI's control, says Apex Council member

Afghanistan Cricket Board sacks its CEO for 'unsatisfactory performance' and 'misbehaviour'

Lutfullah Stanikzai was let go two years before his contract expires

Wahab Riaz, Sarfaraz Ahmed in 20-man Pakistan squad for England Tests

Riaz replaces Haris Sohail while Ahmed slots in as the second-choice wicketkeeper

Andre Russell wasn't unhappy with me - Dinesh Karthik on IPL 2019 spat

"If I didn't have a great relationship with him, I think it could have spiralled into something nasty," captain says of star allrounder

Governing Council meeting on August 1 likely to finalise IPL 2020 schedule

Other matters up for discussion are venues, training facilities and quarantine measures against Covid-19

Rory Burns, Dom Sibley made of 'right stuff' as openers, says Andrew Strauss

England incumbents should 'relish challenge' of Ashes tour in 2021-22, says former captain

CPL schedule: Trinbago v Guyana to kick off 2020 season

"This year will be a different CPL, but the standard will be higher than ever," says tournament CEO O'Donohoe

Pakistan domestic cricket likely to start with T20 Cup in September

Matches of a single tournament maybe limited to one venue to manage logistics

Rain holds up England as West Indies ponder Wisden Trophy escape plan

Final-day requirements are clear for both sides - so long as the rain stays away

Andrew Strauss: Stuart Broad is still at the top of his game

Former England captain believes senior seamer is bowling better than ever at age of 34

Fans allowed to attend first-class cricket for first time since April as pilot scheme extended

Surrey, Warwickshire's Willis Trophy fixtures opened up to members

Cricket South Africa holds first cricket for social justice meeting to respond to Black Lives Matter movement

Smith and Faul were not present after the board asked them not to attend, which disappointed the participants

Lanka Premier League to start on August 28

Five teams based in Colombo, Kandy, Galle Dambulla and Jaffna will be participating

Pakistan team faced with legal threat of equipment being seized

Cricket team caught in crossfire of dispute between a private firm and the Pakistan government

England v Ireland ODI squad 2020: Winners and losers

Joe Denly the continuity selection while Saim Hain and Phil Salt among batting hopefuls who miss out

Reece Topley wins ODI recall, Sam Billings and David Willey back to face Ireland

Surrey left-armer Reece Topley could play his first ODI in more than four years

IPL 2020: Emirates Cricket Board waits for India government nod to 'ink the final deal' with BCCI

"We will work together to ascertain the best practices to support and deliver on a successful edition"

TV umpires to call front-foot no-balls in ODI Super League

The ICC had used the technology to monitor overstepping during the Women's T20 World Cup earlier this year

Cricket comes home as spectators make cautious return to Kia Oval

Fans watch friendly between Surrey and Middlesex as trial event for spectator return

Explainer: Men's ODI World Cup Super League

With a handful of days left for the ODI World Cup Super League, here's all you need to know about it

England v Ireland to kick off World Cup Super League on July 30

Top seven sides apart from hosts India will qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup

New CA financial chief Samantha Douglas to start amid grants dispute

She will be a key figure as the board works to resolve the impasse with the states

Phil Salt assault sets up comfortable England Lions win over Ireland

Opener thrashes 100 to put himself in frame for ODI debut

Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi among wickets as batsmen continue to struggle

Abid Ali and Azhar Ali again fail to make most of opportunities for time in the middle

Simmons defends West Indies batting in 'toughest' conditions

Head coach wants one of his players "to set themselves targets of getting a big hundred" in bid to save Test

Stuart Broad claims six in the day as England tighten grip in decider

Rory Burns scores 90 as England declare before taking two quick wickets before close

Qazi Onik banned for two years for failing dope test

The left-arm quick tested positive for Methamphetamine during an NCL match

IPL 2020: 'Will be slightly easier to monitor ACU activity in the UAE,' says Ajit Singh

BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit head says shifting IPL 2020 away from India won't hamper intelligence gathering

PCB came under pressure over England tour after positive Covid-19 tests, says CEO

But, he says, the Pakistan board decided to go ahead with the series to do its part for the resumption of cricket

Series win still on Kemar Roach's mind amid emotions of getting to 200 wickets

Says going wicketless in the first Test made him "wonder what's going on", but now he's "definitely back"

Stuart Broad copies Shane Warne in bid for unlikely batting revival

Fast bowler decides to swing for the fences after tactical chat with Peter Moores

Stuart Broad inspires England with bat and ball as West Indies come unstuck

Throwback fifty from veteran seamer sets stage for England attack to prosper

Imam-ul-Haq cleared of serious injury as rain blights Pakistan warm-up

Imam was struck on the hand by Naseem Shah on first evening

Poonam Yadav: 'Very difficult to perform instantly' after downtime

Legspinner outlines the challenges posed by the uncertainty surrounding India women's international fixtures

Cricket South Africa unveils plans to tackle racism in the sport

"We are determined to pull out all stops to ensure that healing takes place for those who have been wronged"

There's 'positive conflict' - Gary Stead on relationship with Kane Williamson

Both the New Zealand captain and coach have had to answer questions about their equation in recent times

West Indies want to host South Africa in September, IPL permitting

Cricket South Africa is committed to letting its players go and participate in the IPL

BCCI invites applications for Saba Karim's replacement as General Manager - Game Development

The board is yet to advertise for the vacant CEO, CFO and NCA COO positions

Pakistan stutter Test audition as Sohail Khan ambushes first XI

Veteran seamer claims five-wicket haul as Azhar Ali's side are bowled out for 113

Ollie Pope says 'weight lifted' as he faces extended stay in the 90s

Young batsman says isolation from family within bio-secure bubble has been challenging

Kraigg Brathwaite defends Jason Holder's decision to bowl first again

No team has ever won at Emirates Old Trafford after choosing to bowl first

Tom Banton shines after Team Moeen collapse in intra-squad thrash

Tom Banton's unbeaten half-century saw Team Vince home in chase of 109

Ollie Pope, Jos Buttler partnership shores up England effort

Ollie Pope unbeaten on 91 at close while Jos Buttler makes first half-century in eight Tests

Ireland raise white-ball visibility issues against empty stands

Players found picking up ball against white seats "tricky" in warm-up game

Joe Denly to join white-ball group as England release five from Test bubble

Dan Lawrence, Craig Overton, Ollie Robinson, Olly Stone free to return to counties

IPL 2020: Kings XI Punjab co-owner wants daily covid tests in UAE

Ness Wadia also hoped BCCI would look at compensating franchises if IPL 2020 was played in front of empty stands

Virat Kohli credits Sachin Tendulkar for turnaround after dismal 2014 England tour

"He made me realise the importance of big stride, a forward press against fast bowlers"

Live Report - England v West Indies, 3rd Test

All the best stats, graphics and chat from Old Trafford with ESPNcricinfo's live blog

Veda Krishnamurthy: 'I thought I was bigger than the game'

India batter admits "things have gone wrong for the team" sometimes because of her

Mohammad Amir cleared to join Pakistan squad in England after two negative Covid-19 results

He is expected to remain in self-isolation for five days straight after landing and will be released after he returns with two more negative tests

IPL 2020 to start on September 19, final on November 8 or 10

The IPL Governing Council is going to chalk out the final details and approve the schedule

Fixtures announced as Bob Willis Trophy prepares to get county season underway

Surrey take on Middlesex and Kent visit Essex in first round of one-off county competition

Shakib Al Hasan: 'I made mistakes; I want everyone to learn from them'

Bangladesh allrounder says he has matured into someone who is calmer and "understands life better"

England, West Indies to compete for Richards-Botham Trophy as Wisden closes the book

New trophy to be named in honour of great friends and rivals, as Almanack's 57-year association ends

Jos Buttler still 'vital', says Joe Root, as pressure mounts on wicketkeeper

Wicketkeeper's selflessness is admirable quality, but he needs a score in third Test

PCB chief Ehsan Mani wants to attract foreign talent in domestic cricket

He has also pushed for systematic reforms to the domestic structure to make it robust

Jason Holder offers 'full support' to under-fire West Indies batsman Shai Hope

West Indies captain says Shai Hope is "not far off converting the starts into something special"

Joe Root backs Jofra Archer to put isolation troubles behind him for Test recall

Captain backs fast bowler to be mentally ready for Test after 'disgusting' social media abuse

Ben Stokes could play decider as specialist batsman

The allrounder has pulled up with a stiff quad muscle after heavy workload in the second Test

IPL 2020: NZC will issue NOC; onus on players to carry out due diligence

Six New Zealand players - Williamson, Neesham, Boult, Ferguson, Santner and McClenaghan - have IPL contracts

Ben Stokes v Jason Holder, round three, with Wisden Trophy on the line

It's one apiece in the clash of the allrounders, as series heads to the wire at Old Trafford

Rahul Dravid: 'Remember, a batsman who averages 50 has failed a lot more than he has succeeded'

What is real success, and is there something such as too much intensity? Rahul Dravid explains

Bank on allrounders Ben Stokes (again) and Roston Chase

Picking an in-form Shamarh Brooks could also fetch crucial points

CSA to resume training camps for women's team

The squad will convene on July 26 for the first of three camps ahead of the England tour

Justin Mohamed: Cricket Australia needs Indigenous leaders as well as cricketers

Australian cricket's Indigenous leader says the focus can't just be on those who play the game

Lockie Ferguson hungry to play Tests after shortened debut

Fast bowler realises breaking into Test XI won't be easy

Andrew Strauss confident that #RedForRuth Day can thrive despite crowd absence

Foundation launched in memory of wife Ruth to hold second awareness day during third Test

Anil Kumble on exit as India coach: "The end could've been better"

Former India captain excited to be part of another dressing room at Kings XI Punjab

Roddy Estwick to Jofra Archer: 'Lay low and focus on who you can trust'

James Anderson sympathises with team-mate's plight after racism on social media

Euro T20 Slam postponed again due to Covid-19 pandemic

Cricket Ireland CEO insists tournament still has "viability, purpose and interest"

James Anderson on Ben Stokes: 'The best allrounder I've played with'

Veteran seamer targets 2021-22 Ashes as he says team-mate is becoming England's greatest

David Willey refreshed and relishing recall after thinking England career was over

Allrounder back in white-ball set-up after World Cup, winter snubs

West Indies seam attack could remain unchanged despite gruelling schedule

Assistant coach Roddy Estwick backs Gabriel, Joseph for deciding third Test against England

Jacquie Hey, Michael Kasprowicz to exit CA Board

They will now have to search for possible candidates to become the next chairperson after Earl Eddings

Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka could be rescheduled to October

The tour, originally scheduled for July-August, was previously postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Sri Lanka's Sripali Weerakkody retires from international cricket

"I feel this is the right time for me," says the 34-year-old bowling allrounder

Warwickshire friendly to be pilot event for safe return of fans

Surrey report high demand for members' tickets for Middlesex match

Supreme Court to decide on Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah's future in two weeks

The BCCI president's term is supposed to come to an end on July 27

AB de Villiers was in line for T20I return, says Quinton de Kock

South Africa's limited-overs captain says he "would have loved to have AB de Villiers"

Daryl Harper 'extremely proud' of much-debated Sachin Tendulkar lbw decision

"I considered the action before me and applied the law without fear or favour"

Team suspended from European T10 league amid corruption concerns

Organisers considered abandoning match at innings break due to suspicions

Meg Lanning: Equal preparation important if 2021 Women's ODI World Cup goes ahead

The Australia captain acknowledges it could be tough for teams to get enough cricket

Kane Williamson looks forward to IPL as he eases back into training

New Zealand captain expects organisers to speak to the players once proper plans are in place

Jofra Archer reveals racist abuse on social media during isolation

The fast bowler admitted it had been a tough week following his biosecure protocol breach

Meg Lanning returns to Melbourne Stars in Women's Big Bash League

The Australia captain has spent the last three seasons with the Perth Scorchers

Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali star in warm-up as Matt Parkinson is ruled out of series

Legspinner twists ankle and is released from squad ahead of Ireland ODIs

Stephen Eskinazi named Middlesex red-ball captain, Peter Handscomb deal deferred

Australia's Handscomb has been due to lead side in 2020 and 2021

Senior BCCI official Parikh found to be in conflict of interest

Has been asked to resign from the board or sever ties with six cricket clubs in Mumbai

Silverwood vows to pick 'strongest attack' as England contemplate options for West Indies decider

Head coach also suggests Jos Buttler and Dom Bess will be given further chances

Supreme Court to hear BCCI plea for Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah to stay

BCCI wants to make radical changes to its constitution which would go against the Lodha recommendations

Waqar Younis: Mohammad Amir not indispensable, will pick him if he's 'up to the mark'

But Pakistan's bowling coach insisted the competition Amir's arrival in the UK would spark was healthy

Sean Dickson signs for Durham, will leave Kent initially on loan

South Africa-born opener agrees two-year deal with new county

Derby selected as bio-secure venue for England Women

England Women will be based at Derbyshire's Incora County Ground and play all their fixtures there

IPL 2020 to be held in the UAE

A formal announcement is expected when the governing council meets next

Dom Bess relishes 'learning on the job' after small but vital role in England's victory

Moeen Ali named as England vice-captain for Ireland ODIs

England prepare to get white-ball summer up and running with inter-squad warm-up game

Ben Stokes becomes top Test allrounder, gets to career-best No. 3 among batsmen

Stuart Broad returns to the top 10 among Test bowlers after picking up six wickets at Old Trafford

Jofra Archer cleared to rejoin England squad after negative Covid test

Fast bowler ends five days of isolation in wake of breach of team protocol

CA's financial tussle with states: Nick Hockley confident of resolving cash impasse

Likely to meet with NSW's Lee Germon this week to work through questions raised about last week's offer

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

Adelaide quarantine camp firming ahead of India Test series

Potential impact of the shifted IPL yet to be fully explored; Afghanistan Test still on

Shai Hope, John Campbell in firing line as Phil Simmons mulls batting changes

The West Indies coach also bemoaned his side's failure to convert fifties into hundreds

Coronavirus newsfile: Trent Boult back in training

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

NZC chairman: Decision on women's ODI World Cup in next two weeks

There remains hope that the tournament, scheduled for next February and March, can still take place

Ben Stokes, England's man for all sessions, breaks his mould again

Versatility comes to the fore in performance that changed to meet England's every need

Azhar Ali makes warm-up hundred in successful chase of 353

Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman find form in intra-squad match

Ben Stokes: 'I'll give everything to the team, whatever's asked of me'

Star allrounder plays down injury concerns after another showstopping performance

Exit T20 World Cup, enter IPL 2020?

One high-profile event likely to replace another, while the WTC will have to be considerably reworked

England surge to 113-run victory as Ben Stokes turns on the style again

England square the series thanks to final-day team effort, led by star allrounder

Mark Boucher set for contract rejig with 2023 World Cup pushed back

South Africa's coach was hired on a deal that would keep him in place until the originally scheduled end of the tournament

ICC postpones T20 World Cup due to Covid-19 pandemic

The tournament will be pushed back a year to October-November 2021, and the 2021 edition to 2022

Covid-19: India women set to pull out of England tour

ECB likely to extend tour by South Africa women to give the England as many fixtures as possible

Ashok Malhotra: ICA 'unfortunately' too dependent on BCCI and Apex Council

He is disappointed with Apex Council members Gaekwad and Rangaswamy for not doing their bit

Mohammad Amir available to join Pakistan squad in England

The earlier than expected birth of his child means he is now available for the T20Is

Josh Hazlewood braced for challenge of England tour, IPL and quarantine

The fast bowler said it will be vital to be able to train while undergoing any isolation period on return home

Unwell Trent Boult stays away as New Zealand men and women train at Bay Oval

Tent set up over outdoor training facilities comes in handy in wet conditions

Stuart Broad's timely rampage shows there's fight in the old dog yet

Seamer backs up words with deeds to give England the chance to square series

Mohammed Rizwan, Babar Azam find form after Abid Ali injury scare

Sohail Khan takes five as Team White put on strong showing

Brittle batting leaves West Indies under unanticipated pressure

Visitors in need of a final-day hero after letting England back into the series on fourth day

Stuart Broad: England will sacrifice runs for second new-ball chance

Second Test set up for gripping finale as England throw caution to the wind for series hopes

Stuart Broad's new-ball burst leaves England chasing final-day win

Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler sent up order as England look to set game up

James Anderson welcomes prospect of England's bio-bubble break

ECB considering allowing players to leave team environment for short break between series

Umpires disinfect the ball after Dom Sibley's saliva error

Umpires encouraged to use discretion after inadvertent ball-shining

Pakistan allrounder Khushdil Shah out for three weeks with thumb fracture

He will stay on in England; on track to recover in time for the T20I series

Saba Karim resigns as BCCI's general manager of cricket operations

He is the fourth senior professional of the board to have resigned since the BCCI's new administration took over

Chandika Hathurasingha returns to New South Wales as batting coach

The former Sri Lanka and Bangladesh head coach was previously with the state between 2010 and 2014

North-based New Zealand internationals to return to training at Bay Oval

Boult, Southee, Taylor, Perkins, Rowe part of camps for both men and women in Mount Maunganui

Nine Bangladesh players resume training: only one allowed at a stadium at a time

The BCB opened its facilities on Sunday, for the first time since March

Steve Bucknor: My 'mistake' in 2008 Sydney Test 'might have cost India the game'

The former umpire recalled two contentious decisions in particular from the infamous Test

Asad Shafiq defies bowling conditions after Naseem Shah takes five

Asad Shafiq makes an uneaten fifty for Team Green as Pakistan's quicks continued to shine

England victory chances hit after Old Trafford washout

Play was abandoned without a ball being bowled on the third day in Manchester

South African players and officials take a knee in support of Black Lives Matter

They wore armbands and raised their fists, showcasing their solidarity with the movement

Ben Stokes proud of 'different' innings as patience pays off for England

Tweaks to trigger movements help England star develop game after highs of 2019

Jofra Archer cleared to play in third Test after fine and written warning

Disciplinary hearing decides no wilful intent on part of player after unauthorised home trip

IPL 2020 likely to be played in the UAE between September and November

BCCI pencils window between September 26 and November 7, subject to ICC postponing men's T20 World Cup

Stuart Thompson added to Ireland ODI squad for England series

Seamer tested for Covid-19 and cleared to fly to England on Saturday

Apartheid-era South African spinner Ismail 'Baboo' Ebrahim dies at 73

Left-arm spinner picked up 179 wickets in a 48-match first-class career in the 1970s and 80s

Live blog - Cricket returns to South Africa with 3TeamCricket

Live updates as AB de Villiers, Temba Bavuma and Reeza Hendricks' teams fight it out - all in one match

Naseem Shah, Mohammad Abbas show good form in Pakistan warm-up game

Babar Azam's Team White close first day of the intra-squad game at 231/8 against Azhar Ali's Team Green

Former Australian captain Barry Jarman dies

The wicketkeeper, who later served as ICC match referee, has died in Adelaide aged 84 after illness

Ben Stokes, Dom Sibley centuries put England in commanding position

Roston Chase claimed a five-wicket haul for West Indies but his side has it all to do

Luckless Windies face show bottle after bold decision to bowl first

England made to fight for the ascendancy as visitors look to retain grip on Wisden Trophy

Ben Stokes calls on England to make sure Jofra Archer 'doesn't feel alone'

Senior player says team must stand by Archer as disciplinary hearing awaits

Ben Stokes, Dom Sibley centuries put England in commanding position

Roston Chase claimed a five-wicket haul for West Indies but his side has it all to do

BCCI asked to pay Deccan Chargers USD 640 million

The Hyderabad-based franchise was terminated from the IPL in 2012 for failing to put up a bank guarantee

Reeza Hendricks replaces Heinrich Klaasen as captain for 3TC game

Tournament organisers throw their weight behind CSA's stance on the Black Lives Matter movement

County friendlies to be pilot events for fans' post-Covid return

Surrey-Middlesex game will stress-test government guidance

No more player tests, CSA certain of Covid-19-free 3TC

Players to be asked "symptom questions daily", but further testing "would be a waste of limited testing supplies"

Faf du Plessis on racism in South African cricket: 'All lives don't matter until black lives matter'

Pretorius, van der Dussen, Kapp and Nortje also express their support for BLM movement

Fresh Cricket Australia grants offer rejected by states

The chairman and interim CEO have been sent back to the drawing board

IPL 2020, tweaked domestic schedule high on agenda as BCCI Apex Council meets

The men's FTP and tax exemption certificate for the 2021 men's T20 World Cup also to be discussed

Jofra Archer's breach of biosecurity measures 'could have been a disaster' - Ashley Giles

Bowler faces disciplinary proceedings which could result in a longer absence from the game

Kemar Roach strives and sweats, but remains wicketless

Quick has gone 11 months without a Test wicket, but is fulfilling his role admirably

Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes steel England after early drama

Pair put on unbroken stand of 126 for fourth wicket to guide hosts out of trouble on opening day

Pakistan's Kashif Bhatti to join squad after Covid-19 scare in England

A positive test on arrival in the UK had left him self-isolating in Worcester as a precaution

Live Report - England v West Indies, 2nd Test

All the best stats, graphics and chat from Old Trafford with ESPNcricinfo's live blog

Jofra Archer dropped by England after breach of biosecurity protocols

Archer "extremely sorry" as he enters self-isolation

Counties hopeful fans can return for Bob Willis Trophy

Premises licence could provide clubs with closed-door loophole

South Australia's 'culture of mediocrity' targeted in Mike Hussey review

The former Australia batsman has said that players should earn selection through Premier cricket

Australia's limited-overs training squad: hopes of a recall, and an eye to the future

A look at some of the interesting names included in the large group ahead of a possible England tour

Usman Khawaja and Marcus Stoinis in expanded Australia training squad for possible England tour

Discussions continue between CA, ECB and governments about a possible tour in September

Talking Points: BBL extends, WBBL hubs and more innovations to come

Overseas stars conundrum, Christmas Day off, and longer BBL also in focus

Farewell to Joe Denly, and a Test career turned inside out

Dropped batsman set to finish as he began, one match into a losing campaign against West Indies

Jason Holder's Windies ready for the 'unbelievable'

Caribbean heads of state lend support in quest for Test series victory

Stubborn Ed Smith staking reputation on Jos Buttler's Test career

Where is the line between continuity and resistance to change?

Kagiso Rabada, Chris Morris to miss 3TC carnival in Centurion

Thando Ntini, Gerald Coetzee and Bjorn Fortuin late additions for July 18 bash

England become the chasers as West Indies seek historic series win

Southampton treat paves the way for another enthralling contest as second Test begins at Old Trafford

Why Shai Hope's Headingley opus may not sustain him much longer

Twin hundreds in 2017 are becoming ancient history as pressure for places hots up

Joe Denly dropped as Joe Root returns from paternity leave

England delay naming squad after indecision over line-up, amid concerns over seamers

PCB's new ethics code takes aim at conflict of interest

Ramifications likely to be felt by Misbah-ul-Haq, Urooj Mumtaz and Wasim Akram among others

Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah decline CPL offers

Tamim and Mahmudullah have both appeared in previous editions of the CPL

Once more, place your faith in Ben Stokes and Jason Holder

Set to return to the XI, picking Joe Root and Stuart Broad could also fetch crucial points

Hashim Amla comes out in support of Black Lives Matter and Lungi Ngidi

Posts on Instagram of the "delusions" of those who believe in one race being superior to the other

Adelaide Oval a prime-time venue in BBL No. 10

A lengthened tournament will allow for more matches to be played in the evenings

WBBL to feature three-week Sydney hub amid Covid-19 contingencies

The tournament is schedule to begin on October 17 with the final on November 29

Mashrafe Mortaza recovers from Covid-19

Nafees Iqbal and Nazmul Islam have also recovered, three weeks after testing positive for the virus

Dom Bess feeling 'really dangerous' and keen to spin series England's way

Offspinner raring for another crack despite going wicketless in West Indies' chase

West Indies must consign Ageas Bowl win to 'history' - Phil Simmons

Coach urges players to guard against complacency as Windies target rare overseas series win

Shan Masood ready to turn the tables in England

Having been Anderson's bunny on the 2016 tour, the 30-year old is better prepared this time around

Ntini, Philander, Duminy, Gibbs sign letter supporting Lungi Ngidi's #BLM stance

Thirty-one players and five coaches - all people of colour - have urged CSA to stand behind the movement

Cricket Australia to appoint mental health overseer

The position will report to the head of sports science Alex Kountouris

Longest Big Bash brings broadcast cash and Covid-19 flexibility

There will be contingency plans built in to both the BBL and WBBL

Eoin Morgan on 2019 World Cup final: 'For a split second I thought we were dead and buried'

England captain reflects on dramatic final one year on from lifting trophy at Lord's

Joe Denly facing final curtain as England prepare to bounce back again

Chris Silverwood backs Jos Buttler to come good as England regroup at Emirates Old Trafford

Tony Irish ends interrupted tenure as PCA chief executive

Outgoing CEO will return to South Africa with daughters after 'challenging time in England'

Jason Holder on Jermaine Blackwood: 'I know when he crosses the line he'll give it his all'

West Indies batsman who might not have played wins praise from captain for team-oriented approach

Amy Satterthwaite 'disappointed' to lose New Zealand captaincy

But offers her full support to her successor Sophie Devine

Gary Stead still feels 'numb' over World Cup final

One year on, the coach reflected on the range of emotions thrown up by a crazy day

New Zealand domestic squads for 2020-21 season

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

Jason Holder hails fourth-day bowling effort to set up 'special' West Indies win

Captain points to pivotal evening session when five wickets fell as West Indies' quicks seized the moment

Who is Jermaine Blackwood?

Experienced middle-order batsman from Jamaica secures another chance in the Test arena

Jermaine Blackwood knock guides West Indies to victory against England

Blackwood proves patient with 95 after Gabriel's five-wicket haul keeps tourists' target to 200

Battle of the captains - Dhoni beats Ganguly, by a whisker

A survey conducted by Star Sports in collaboration with ESPNcricinfo tried to get to the bottom of a great debate

Sourav Ganguly to Virat Kohli - 'I expect you to win in Australia'

Ganguly, however, acknowledged that the tour would be tougher than the last time

Simmons 'extremely pleased' as West Indies quicks seize moment

Head coach hails persistence of pace attack as late wickets put West Indies on top

Late burst from seamers leaves West Indies on top after England build lead

Crawley, Sibley reach half-centuries but Windies take five wickets late in the day to restrict hosts

Need-for-speed calls are answered, but Ben Stokes turns to James Anderson

England lack nothing in their pace kit, except bags of wickets

Kraigg Brathwaite repays Jason Holder faith after ending barren run

Opener's first half-century in two years shows way for West Indies in Southampton

Play late: West Indies' template to succeed in England

Brathwaite, Dowrich, Chase show patience and discipline

Kraigg Brathwaite, Shane Dowrich steer West Indies to commanding position against England

Windies batsmen reach battling half-centuries, but England openers remain steady in pursuit

Ashwell Prince: 'Team leadership asked us to continue despite racial abuse'

Former batsman claims the incident took place on the tour of Australia in 2005-06

PCB: Saleem Malik's response unsatisfactory and irrelevant

Board not convinced with Malik's response to corruption charges

First-class counties to compete for Bob Willis Trophy

ECB says all 18 first-class counties have agreed to play in the same red-ball and white-ball competitions

Stuart Broad 'frustrated' and 'angry' at being left out of England side for first Test

Bowler says he sought clarification on his future after being overlooked for series opener

Curtis Campher, Jonathan Garth the new faces as Ireland name 21-man squad for England ODIs

Stuart Thompson and Shane Getkate dropped; David Delany misses out as he continues his recovery after an injury

Trinidad & Tobago gets government nod to host CPL 2020

The tournament will be played entirely behind closed doors, between August 18 and September 10

Sachin Tendulkar lauds James Anderson's 'reverse' reverse swing

England's highest wicket-taker may have a novel way of confounding batsmen with his wrist position

Stuart Broad's stock rises again as he takes lone spectator role

Decision to omit senior seamer was understandable but hasn't yet been justified

Five overturned lbw appeals (and one that stuck)

West Indies had to make good use of the DRS on day two of the Southampton Test

Jason Holder: 'I've still got a massive contribution to make with the bat'

Captain gets better of counterpart Stokes in 'pivotal' duel on second day at Ageas Bowl

Jason Holder's career-best haul puts West Indies in control against England

Despite entering series under an injury cloud, Windies captain claims 6 for 42 to roll England for 204

BCCI accepts CEO Rahul Johri's resignation

Johri leaves a year short of completing his five-year contract even as role diminished under Ganguly's administration

Guess who? Jason Holder the best one-change fast bowler in Test cricket since 2018

England will wonder what brings out Holder's best against them - last year's double ton, now his bowling best

The world awaits as cricket ushers in its new normal

England and West Indies prepare to resume a pace-dominated rivalry as Test cricket returns

Jason Holder: Taking the knee 'meant the world to me'

Windies captain thanks Michael Holding for powerful words on race

Jason Holder's career-best haul puts West Indies in control against England

Despite entering series under an injury cloud, Windies captain claims 6 for 42 to roll England for 204

SACA says criticism of Lungi Ngidi's Black Lives Matter stance 'unfair'

Rudi Steyn, Pat Symcox and Boeta Dippenaar took issue with the fast bowler's sentiments

Sri Lankan domestic season could resume in July

Reduction in playing days from four to three and the removal of relegation and promotion on the cards

Asia Cup postponed to June 2021

Asian Cricket Council says holding the tournament now poses too high a health risk

Injured Chris Jordan misses England's ODI squad to face Ireland

Sam Billings, David Willey return to white-ball reckoning as England name behind-closed-doors training squad

BLM gesture shows that cricket is beginning to look beyond the boundary

The taking of a knee by England and West Indies has to be the start of a wider discourse

Phil Jaques: Dukes ball helped stretch Sheffield Shield players

The NSW coach enjoyed the variety of challenges on offer

Cricket Victoria assessing early-season plans amid Melbourne lockdown

The latest Covid-19 restrictions have the potential to impact the start of the domestic season

Sophie Devine named permanent New Zealand captain

Amy Satterthwaite will be vice-captain on her return from maternity leave

Club cricketers to observe 1-metre rule as ECB clarify guidelines

Eight-point guidelines unveiled by ECB as recreational game moves closer to weekend return

Relieve us from BCCI role, CAG asks Supreme Court

Says it is unable to perform its role as independent member on Apex Committee

Rain blights cricket's comeback

With so little time in the middle it was hard to draw any conclusions about the new normal

Black Lives Matter: South African cricketers mull fresh expression for 3TC game

The 3TC jerseys have already been made sans the logo

Players, officials take a knee in moving gesture before first Test

West Indies players raise gloved fists while kneeling with England counterparts in support of Black Lives Matter

Brian Lara to West Indies batsmen: 'Protect your stumps, be smart'

In a chat with Sachin Tendulkar, former WI captain talks about how to succeed in England

Bangladesh Cricket Board looks for ways to get Dhaka Premier League back on the road

Facilities at Bangladesh Krira Shikhkha Protishthan and Cox's Bazar could be used to start with

Hilton Moreeng reappointed as South Africa women's head coach

On a three-year contract, which includes the 2021 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli and…? Sourav Ganguly picks five current Indian Test players to play under him

Did he make Steve Waugh wait at the toss in 2001 deliberately, and did Sachin Tendulkar always make him take strike in ODIs?

ECB embrace 'uncomfortable truths' in bid to improve cricket's diversity

Tom Harrison acknowledges urgency in tackling lack of representation in county boards

Amid excitement over cricket's return, there are debts to be repaid

George Dobell writes that the ECB owes a great deal to West Indies, Pakistan and Ireland

Stuart Broad faces axe as England ponder Wood and Archer for first Test

Broad will miss a home Test for the first time since 2012

Live Report - England v West Indies, 1st Test

All the best stats, graphics and chat from the Ageas Bowl Test with ESPNcricinfo's live blog

Jason Holder on Ben Stokes battle: 'Maybe don't get as much credit as I deserve'

As allrounders and captains, rivals prepare to go head-to-head in Test series opener

Counties could be offered opt-out as Hampshire express red-ball reservations

First-class competition voted through by slim margin

The world awaits as cricket ushers in its new normal

England and West Indies prepare to resume a pace-dominated rivalry as Test cricket returns

'Do it your way' - Joe Root's message for Ben Stokes

Stokes poised to become England's 81st Test captain when cricket makes its comeback

Birmingham Bears lose their T20 captain Chris Green

Australia allrounder has been withdrawn with Will Rhodes taking over

Fantasy Picks: Expect Ben Stokes and Jason Holder to lead from the front

The Ageas Bowl pitch is a bit of a puzzle, and teams might leave it till late before picking their XIs

Match-fixing 'kingpin' Ravinder Dandiwal arrested, to be quizzed by BCCI anti-corruption officials

Dandiwal had allegedly passed off a T20 game played in Mohali as one hosted in Sri Lanka

Cricket Australia spin chief: Sheffield Shield pitches, not the ball, need to change

Craig Howard has urged a move towards providing more help for spinners in the domestic game

Regional red-ball competition in prospect as counties vote on season formats

Some splits over 50-over competition remain but ECB ask for simple majority in secret ballot

Phil Simmons: 'It doesn't take Black Lives Matter to bring us together as a team'

West Indies coach says issues highlighted in global movement "motivate us all the time"

Dom Sibley leaves no stone unshed after admitting to fitness 'wake-up call'

Opener drops 12kg after observing fitness standards of England team-mates in Sri Lanka

ECB confirms schedule for Pakistan, Ireland visits

Emirates Old Trafford and the Ageas Bowl to host Test, T20I and ODI series

Nabi, Lamichhane, Dunk earn big in CPL 2020 draft

With the six franchises allowed to sign overseas players outside the draft, no player attracted the top bid of USD 160,000

Courtney Walsh: Kemar Roach is a 'genuine great' for West Indies

The fast bowling great wants Roach to manage his workload well; believes he can also get to 300 Test wickets

Ngidi says South Africa must take BLM stand like the rest of the world

Fast bowler will bring up the cause when the team gets a chance to regroup

Can Jay Shah attend BCCI Apex Council meet on July 17?

CAG official says only "eligible" office bearers can participate

Umar Akmal ban appeal to be heard on July 13 after coronavirus delay

Akmal was banned for three years by the PCB on April 27 for failing to report corrupt approaches

Kusal Mendis released on bail day after arrest for role in fatal road accident

Sri Lanka batsman cleared of driving under the influence by preliminary police investigations

Haider Ali, Imran Khan and Kashif Bhatti return two negative tests for Covid-19

Haris Rauf, however, has tested positive once again

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

Into the unknown: Kemar Roach says England changes present pros and cons for West Indies

While Joe Root's absence leaves a void, Windies quick wants to see Ben Stokes 'battle' with Jason Holder

Quinton de Kock will wait for 'serious cricket' before hitting the nets

SA captain hasn't hit a single ball in three months, although he has kept his fitness up

BCCI ethics officer receives conflict of interest complaint against Virat Kohli

MPCA life member Sanjeev Gupta points to India captain's positions in two business ventures

Kusal Mendis arrested after being involved in fatal road accident

His vehicle hit and killed a 64-year-old cyclist on Sunday

Quinton de Kock, Laura Wolvaardt scoop up major CSA awards

The men's and women's cricketers of the year also got two other awards each

'No doors are closed,' says Ed Smith after Bairstow, Moeen Test omissions

Both players set to be named in white-ball squad in coming days

West Indies batsmen need to 'stand up and make difference', says Shamarh Brooks

Brooks says preparation has been good despite concern at lack of time in the middle for top order

England stick with Joe Denly, no room for Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali in Test squad

England name 13-man squad including Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, with nine players staying on in reserve

Australian cricket pay dispute averted as compromise found

Revenue projections for 2020-21 will now be done when full extent of Covid-19 impact is known

Ollie Pope ready for trial by West Indies fire despite slow warm-up pitch

Batsman has impressive record against the short ball in brief international career

England batsmen show fluency as warm-up ends before the fireworks

Squad to be narrowed to 22 on Saturday following useful work-outs for probable top six

Hamish Rutherford's Worcestershire return confirmed, Ashton Turner's deal off

NZ batsman could be a handful of overseas players in competition

Recreational cricket cleared to resume 'next weekend' after Boris Johnson U-turn

PM backtracks on comments blaming 'teas' and 'changing rooms' for suspension of game

Counties allowed two overseas players in 2021, ECB confirms

Several Kolpak players will move to overseas contracts

Blitz takes stay order against PCB in broadcast payout dispute

The rights-holders had held back payment after the tournament was curtailed due to the pandemic

Sam Curran tests negative for Covid-19 after sickness bout

Good news for England allrounder as he prepares to return to training after bug

Tim Ambrose announces retirement at end of 2020 season

Warwickshire wicketkeeper played 11 Tests for England

Investigation into Sri Lanka's 2011 World Cup final defeat dropped

The police has found no evidence to support former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage's fixing allegations

Boris Johnson blames 'teas' and 'changing rooms' for club cricket's continued suspension

Still no clarity on resumption of amateur game as PM doubles down on game's suspension

The kings of the Dukes ball and how it wasn't all bad for spin

Which batsmen and bowlers especially enjoyed using the Dukes ball?

West Indies batting form a 'worry', admits Estwick

Assistant coach confident Jason Holder will be ready for Test series

Dom Bess leads as spinners turn up in force for England warm-up

England head into their home summer with five spin bowlers pitching their case for a spot in the Test side

Jason Holder's lean run continues as Phil Simmons rejoins squad

Captain dismissed for 2 off 15 balls as match fizzles out into draw

Shannon Gabriel added to West Indies squad for England Tests

Fast bowler proves fitness after taking 8 for 122 across two warm-up games

Jofra Archer and Mark Wood bring pace as Team Stokes stutter

Zak Crawley and Ben Stokes manage 40s but Team Buttler in charge as bowlers shine on day two

Sam Curran self-isolating after 'sickness and diarrhoea'

ECB confirm allrounder has been tested for Covid-19

England to wear Black Lives Matter logo on shirts for West Indies Tests

England team to wear same logo that has already been endorsed by the West Indies squad

England, West Indies to mark Ruth Strauss Foundation at Old Trafford

Ground will turn red to raise awareness for charity

Umpires step up for charity

Challenged to retain their fitness during lockdown, they resolved to give themselves a target and a motive

SLC optimistic over Lanka Premier League launch in August

The tournament is scheduled to start on August 8, but the government has pushed back the August 1 reopening of the country's main airport

Tributes to Sir Everton Weekes: 'A legend, our hero'

"Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of an icon," said Cricket West indies

Sheffield Shield returns to Kookaburra ball throughout

For the last four seasons the Duke had been used for the second part of the tournament

The Indigenous hole at Australian cricket's heart

Important strides have been made in the game but much work remains to be done

Phil Simmons is 'the right man at the right time' - CWI president

Unequivocal support for head coach in wake of call for sacking for attending family funeral

West Indies batsmen need to 'look in the mirror', says Jason Holder

Captain strikes in first over of tour as bowlers dominate in warm-up game

Sir Everton Weekes, the last of the three Ws, dies aged 95

Final member of legendary West Indies batting triumvirate dies in Barbados

James Bracey makes a name for himself with scene-stealing half-century

Opener takes opportunity to impress with fluent fifty in warm-up

Joshua Da Silva scores a ton as Jason Holder, Shannon Gabriel shine with the ball

Da Silva's unbeaten 133 may yet prompt a rethink on West Indies' batting order ahead of first Test against England

James Bracey, Dan Lawrence steal spotlight in England's warm-up

Newcomers score half-centuries, pressing their claims to feature in Test series against West Indies

Peter Fulton steps down as New Zealand batting coach to join Canterbury

Fulton had replaced Craig McMillan as NZ'S batting coach after the 2019 World Cup last year

Gareth Roderick to join Worcestershire from Gloucestershire

Keeper will leave Bristol at end of season

Sangakkara, Jayawardene called up in investigation into 2011 World Cup final

Sri Lanka's sports minister at the time has alleged that team had indulged in match-fixing

Imran Khwaja to be interim ICC chairman until elections for the post

Incumbent Shashank Manohar had stepped down after two terms in the role

Cricket Ireland award new set of women's contracts

Eleven players offered 'non-retainer' deals in further step towards professional set-up

Leicestershire resume training on Wednesday despite second lockdown in Leicester

Foxes players train at Grace Road in preparation for county season start on August 1

Ian Bell to play for Warwickshire through 2021 season

Former England batsman extends time with his home county's senior ranks to 23 years

Phil Simmons faces calls for sacking after leaving lockdown to attend funeral

President of Barbados Cricket Association calls decision "inconsiderate and reckless"

Coronavirus newsfile: Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab Riaz to take PIA flight to England on July 3

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

Cricket South Africa's 3TC competition rescheduled to July 18

The experimental format - featuring three teams in one game - will mark the return of cricket to the country after lockdown

Jason Holder's form a concern as rain hampers Windies warm-up

Captain lacking in form as weather restricts second warm-up at Old Trafford