Issy Wong, Marie Kelly star as Sparks see off Thunder in low-scorer

Fast bowler Wong sets tone with early wickets as Sparks take spoils

Ben Duckett trumps Joe Root's latest statement as Notts overcome Yorkshire

Notts remain unbeaten at top of North Group after another impressive display

Lungi Ngidi: 'Everyone being on the same page puts us in a good position'

Issues of race should not have a divisive effect on the SA team, says fast bowler

Gareth Delany, Aaron Lilley secure Leicestershire the spoils in basement battle

Leicestershire secure first win of Vitality Blast to leave Durham rock-bottom

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Chris Dent justifies recall to overwhelm Worcestershire

Opener makes 60 from 33 balls to power Gloucestershire to victory

Last call for England's fringe players to make their mark in series decider

Imminent return of England's big guns puts spotlight on understudies

Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood recalled for Australia T20I and ODI series

No return to action for Joe Root, nor Ben Stokes who remains in New Zealand with family

Josh Hazlewood will 'keep pushing' for chance to revive his T20I career

The fast bowler knows the success of the current attack will make it tough to earn a chance

Josh Hazlewood on CSK's Covid-19 outbreak: 'It's obviously a little bit of a concern'

Currently in UK, Hazlewood is being updated about IPL developments through a CSK WhatsApp group

AB de Villiers back to keeping in RCB nets; Jonty Rhodes overcomes quarantine 'hurdle'

South African duo happy to be joining their respective sides after a strict five-month lockdown in their country

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Glenn Maxwell hits century, Marcus Stoinis shines with bat and ball in Australia warm-up

Riley Meredith left Steven Smith flat on his back when he dismissed him with a bouncer

Nicholas Pooran's maiden T20 ton fires Guyana Amazon Warriors to victory

Pooran launches ten sixes as Amazon Warriors cruise home in 151 chase

Eoin Morgan puts best form down to 'experience and confidence' in batting role

England captain confident in ability to float up and down the order as required

N Srinivasan - Suresh Raina will realise what he's missing, absence won't impact CSK

He has also said he is confident of his team's prospects this season because of MS Dhoni's leadership

Chris Cooke's fine form continues but all-round Bears stroll to victory

Birmingham get home with seven balls to spare as Adam Hose fires chase

Joe Root stars with bat and ball as Yorkshire hammer Derbyshire

England Test captain hits 64 then takes two wickets in dominant performance

Luke Wright's 82 guides Sussex home despite late wobble

Ben Foakes' classy knock not enough as Essex cling on for tie

Second Blast tie of the weekend in London as Surrey, needing one off two, stumble at the line

Adam Rossington battles through pain to underpin Northants win

Saif Zaib's useful cameo takes game away from Somerset

Javelle Glen, Kesrick Williams star as St Lucia Zouks defend 92

Only twice in T20's entire history has a team played out 20 overs and failed to chase a target as small as 93

England bowl first, both teams unchanged

Pakistan stick with Haris Rauf above Wahab Riaz

David Warner 'mentally as strong as ever' ahead of international resumption

The batsman's long-time mentor Trent Woodhill says the opener remains hungry for runs across all three formats

IPL 2020: "Blessed" Shreyas Iyer gears up to captain his seniors at Delhi Capitals

Young captain says this will be one of the most important seasons of his career

James Anderson on facing Virat Kohli next year: 'It will be a tough battle'

The England pacer also explains how Kohli the batsman vastly improved on his last tour of England

IPL 2020 schedule: Will the first leg of the tournament be in Dubai only?

Dividing teams into two groups also being mulled, with less than three weeks to go

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Rahul Chahar to CSK's Deepak: 'Stay strong, brother, get well soon'

It's not known what Deepak is suffering from, but he's part of the CSK camp, where more than 10 members have tested positive

CPL 2020: Kieron Pollard's 28-ball 72 extends Trinbago Knight Riders' unbeaten run

When he came to the crease, his team needed 87 off 44 balls with five wickets in hand

Suresh Raina's exit from Chennai Super Kings camp due to concerns over bubble, isolation

A personal tragedy also played its part in forcing the Chennai Super Kings stalwart's hand

Tom Banton's emergence 'creates competition' for England top order

Graham Thorpe, England's interim head coach, hails Banton's "clinical" innings

Kent fluff 210 chase to finish with tie after Daniel Bell-Drummond fireworks

Drama at Lord's as Tom Helm's brilliant final over rescues point for Middlesex

Heather Knight leads the way as Western Storm surge to victory

England captain strokes 91 not out in comfortable run chase

Sophie Ecclestone seals nail-biting Thunder win with all-round show

Left-arm spinner holds nerve in final over after smashing 60 not out

Andrew Salter snares four as Glamorgan defend 150

Gloucestershire suffer top-order collapse as spinners dominate in run chase

Tom Bailey takes five but Lancashire frustrated by rain

Dane Vilas leads the way in fine fielding effort but Leicestershire escape with point

Joe Clarke blasts 44-ball ton as Nottinghamshire cruise home

Notts chase 182 with 22 balls to spare as Durham flounder

Danni Wyatt leads Southern Vipers victory cruise after Paige Scholfield strikes

Mady Villiers' 64 not enough as Sunrisers struggle in opening game

Paul Stirling: Ireland batsman stars with bat and ball on Northants debut

Blast's dark horses up and running with thumping win over 2018 champions Worcestershire

Katherine Brunt's five-for sets up dominant Northern Diamonds win

Lauren Winfield and Hollie Armitage hit fifties as Central Sparks fail to ignite

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With the first match washed out, the teams could well stick with the same XIs

England and Pakistan try again after rain ruins nip-and-tuck night

Sides look evenly matched as cricket returns to free-to-air TV in the UK

'Went much better than expected' - Kohli on his first net session after lockdown

Head coach Simon Katich impressed with timing the batsmen showed after months of downtime

Back in Australia set-up, Marcus Stoinis wants to 'change the dynamic' of his batting

Allrounder believes he can add value to the team with his death bowling while on tour in England

Craig McMillan: Developing relationship with Bangladesh players my first aim

Bangladesh's new batting consultant will be wary of making wholesale changes

One more Chennai Super Kings player tests positive for Covid-19

Update follows news of an India international testing positive, and Suresh Raina returning home for "personal reasons"

CSK's Suresh Raina to miss entire IPL for personal reasons

He has returned to India from the UAE

Two-week quarantine for Australia's Victoria and New South Wales players before New Zealand series

It is hoped that fans will be able to attend the matches staged at Allan Border Field

David Warner, Aaron Finch, Matthew Wade find form before Australia warm-up washed out

Pat Cummins, Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa claimed two wickets apiece

Ben Stokes admits 'head wasn't in it' following father's cancer diagnosis

England allrounder arrives in New Zealand to be with family following father's illness

Sussex stumble against Surrey spinners before weather sets in

Blast suffers another washout after 42-year-old Gareth Batty checks Sussex at Hove

Dishant Yagnik to rejoin Rajasthan Royals after testing negative for Covid-19

The fielding coach tested negative twice and passed a fitness test after his 14-day quarantine period

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Babar Azam wins toss as Pakistan bowl in first T20I

Gregory and Malan among inclusions for England as white-ball leg begins

Covid-19 in Chennai Super Kings ranks, five-day Chepauk camp in sharp focus

The team management was wary about holding the camp, which went ahead on MS Dhoni's insistence

Ollie Pope out for four months after suffering dislocated shoulder

England batsman suffers recurrence of injury that caused three-month absence in 2019

Dom Bess to leave Somerset amid interest from Yorkshire

England Test spinner will reportedly move to Yorkshire after declining contract extension

CSA to consider reparations to players discriminated against in the past

Ntini, Kirsten, Klusener among nine former players who will be ambassadors of the project

India player among at least ten CSK contingent members to test positive for Covid-19

The positive results came out after they were tested on Thursday

'Train wreck' - Channel 7 launches attack on Cricket Australia, threatens to terminate contract

Reaction following concerns that this year's BBL might be a diluted event because of Covid-19-related restrictions

Surrey to host fans for Blast game against Hampshire as crowd trials resume

Surrey will allow 2500 members in for Blast game as part of government trial

IPL 2020: Chennai Super Kings extend quarantine, to train from September 1

The development also means CSK will be the last franchise to start training for the tournament

Australia implement stricter protocols around use of sweat for England tour

"Can't use sweat from around the face, neck or head," Starc said

Brisbane Heat complete squad for WBBL title hat-trick quest

The club have signed 17-year-old Georgia Voll and Australia A batter Georgia Redmayne

Trinbago Knight Riders maintain perfect start as Khary Pierre stars

Guyana's batting woes continue on slow, used surface

Adam Zampa on England tour: I've come with experience and more confidence

The legspinner has settled into a key role in both Australia's ODI and T20I teams

New Zealand Women's tour to Australia to be played entirely in Brisbane

Deanna Doughty is the one uncapped player in the squad; Leigh Kasperek was unavailable due to being in the UK

Kevin O'Brien smashes own car windscreen while hitting six in Leinster victory

Ireland batsman dents own pride in matchwinning 82 from 37 balls

Max Holden scores maiden T20 ton but rain eases Essex pain

Middlesex post 184 for 5 thanks to Holder 102 but only nine balls of chase are possible

Mohammad Nabi five-for leads St Lucia Zouks to big win

He took four wickets in his first two overs, a blow from which the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots could never recover

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Tharanga Paranavitana retires from international cricket

Known as an old-school opener, he played 32 Test matches, scoring 1792 runs including two hundreds

Kent denied by rain after Matt Milnes helps limit Hampshire

Zak Crawley back in action for Kent but showers intervene before DLS can take over

Keaton Jennings hundred sees Lancashire to comfortable win in opener

Keaton Jennings and Alex Davies provide platform for Lightning with 170-run opening stand

England, Pakistan begin building effort towards postponed T20 World Cup

Visitors must move on from Test disappointments as England white-ball team enters bubble

Tom Banton: 'Learning from Andre Russell will be cool'

Young England batsman talks about his unique drag-flick six-hitting technique

Eoin Morgan challenges young players to seize chance to cement T20 World Cup roles

World Cup postponement offers fringe players chance to gain valuable experience

Quinton de Kock happy with results of South Africa culture camp

White-ball captain got to interact with fringe players and was greatly impressed by them

Thabang Moroe fired as Cricket South Africa CEO

According to a statement from the board, he was dismissed for "acts of serious misconduct."

IPL 2020: Daniel Sams replaces Jason Roy at Delhi Capitals

The England opener is understood to have opted out of IPL 2020 in the UAE

Why the ICCs light regulations are what they are

Trials were conducted in 2011 to determine minimum levels of light required for play to reasonably and safely continue in Tests

Jason Roy ruled out of Pakistan T20Is after suffering side strain

Laurie Evans: Surrey sign batsman on loan from Sussex for Blast

Evans will be unavailable for Friday's opening match against his parent club

Ajinkya Rahane: Felt I should have played for India at No. 4 in the 2019 ODI World Cup

He is also sure of making a comeback in India's white-ball side

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Cricket Australia insists it will deliver 'our part of the bargain' on broadcast deal

Channel 7 CEO expressed frustration this week at the delay in confirming the season's fixtures

Mel Jones: Need to be 'more strategically smart' about scheduling women's domestic competitions

CA hopes that the doubling up of WBBL and T20 Challenge is a one-off scenario created by challenges of the pandemic

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We're backing Mohammad Nabi, obviously, and Roston Chase, not so obviously

Anisa Mohammed opts out of West Indies Women's squad for England tour

West Indies will take an 18-player squad on the tour which will include five T20Is in late September

Barbados Tridents spinners strangle Jamaica Tallawahs after Kyle Mayers' 85

Mitchell Santner stars with ball as Andre Russell misses out through injury

Dwayne and Darren Bravo keep Trinbago Knight Riders unbeaten

The Bravo brothers' contribution meant Mohammad Nabi's all-round show went in vain

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy: Edgbaston to stage final

Date shifted back by one day to avoid clash with West Indies T20I

Dwayne Bravo becomes first bowler to 500 wickets in T20s

Allrounder's 500th T20 wicket also made him the first to 100 wickets in the CPL

Pravin Tambe becomes first Indian to play CPL

Legspinner adds another milestone to fairytale career

Harry Gurney to miss Vitality Blast and IPL 2020

The seamer has picked up a shoulder injury that requires operation

IPL 2020 - RCB will show faith in youngsters and local players, says Katich

In other news, they have hired a sports psychologist with an emphasis on mental conditioning

Still no IPL 2020 schedule as Covid-19 protocols in Abu Dhabi raise concerns

The franchises had earlier been told to expect the fixtures list by August 20

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Balance the big-hitters and mystery spinners - one or the other will do well

Mike Hesson 'certainly open' to mid-season loan transfer of players

Royal Challengers have the smallest squad and could use the option for an injured player's replacement

Aaron Finch eyes Australia tour of England to try out 2023 ODI World Cup plans

Says they 'haven't been where we need to be in the world rankings and been as consistent' in the 50-over format

James Anderson returns to top ten after Southampton seven-for

Zak Crawley rises a remarkable 53 spots to reach a career-best No. 28 after scoring 267 in third Test

Will Pucovski's development high on Chris Rogers' list in new Victoria job

He wants more players from the state to force their way into Australia squads

Glenn Maxwell eyes ODI all-round role and T20 finisher's job on Australia return

The allrounder hasn't played international cricket since last October and is excited about a comeback against England

England's prospects in World Test Championship race hampered by rain

Pakistan's series defeat in England means they have plenty of work to do in the back end of the WTC

Nadine de Klerk joins Brisbane Heat as South Africa players get nod for WBBL

De Klerk will join New Zealand duo Amelia Kerr and Maddy Green with the defending champions

Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and Fidel Edwards dismantle Guyana Amazon Warriors

Sandeep Lamichhane was also miserly before the Tallawahs overcame a stumble to comfortably complete the chase

Cameron Delport eyes South Africa T20 World Cup spot amid visa uncertainty

When the UK's transition period with European Union ends on December 31, Kolpak registrations will be voided

Azhar Ali rues the one that got away: 'Unfortunately, the session that mattered most we lost'

Hints at batting promotion for Mohammad Rizwan and more chances for Shadab Khan

Chris Rogers comes 'full circle' in being named Victoria head coach

For former Australia batsman played seven seasons for the state

James Anderson looks to next challenge: 'Can I reach 700? Why not?'

England management keen to have Anderson available for 2021-22 Ashes

Bob Willis Trophy: Rain wrecks final day of fourth-round games

Early finishes as no play possible in four fixtures across the country

CPL 2020: Evin Lewis 89 leads St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to first win

His innings of nine sixes and two fours was CPL 2020's highest individual score

England take series 1-0 after James Anderson reaches 600

Overnight rain pushed the start back to 4.15pm, eating away any chance of England pushing for victory

Emilio Gay's maiden half-century takes Northamptonshire to victory

Storm Francis abates to ease supporter pressure on head coach David Ripley

Leicestershire dig in for draw on soggy final day

Nottinghamshire's winless run extends to 26 first-class matches

Somerset wrap up Gloucestershire thrashing after rain clears

Craig Overton finishes with 5 for 26 as Somerset go top of Central Group

Darren Stevens celebrates contract offer with match-winning Oval spell

Kent squeeze past Surrey despite Ben Foakes' battling half-century

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Challenge League A postponed

The pathway event for the 2023 World Cup had already been postponed once

James Anderson becomes first seamer to 600 Test wickets

England veteran reaches landmark on final day of Test summer

West Indies women confirm England tour for five-match T20I series in September

Series confirmed after South Africa, India pulled out of scheduled tours

Josh de Caires: Mike Atherton's son signs Middlesex contract

18-year-old batsman signs three-year deal with county

Afghanistan set to play December Test against Australia in Perth

The only issue yet to be resolved, it is understood, is whether it will be a day-night game

Craig McMillan named Bangladesh batting consultant for Sri Lanka tour

Former NZ batsman takes over from Neil McKenzie who had resigned on Thursday

CPL 2020: Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman could miss playoffs

The ACB wants its players to return for the Shpageeza League, which starts three days before the IPL

Joe Root available for Yorkshire's Blast opener as he plots England T20 return

England's Test captain has not played T20 format in over a year

South Africa's culture camp yields three new pillars: respect, belonging, empathy

The "Protea Fire" brand, cultivated under Graeme Smith in 2010, has been put on pause

India's National Anti-Doping Agency to be present at five venues in the UAE during IPL 2020

This will be the first time the body carries out tests during the IPL, after the BCCI came under its ambit last year

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R Ashwin: 'Have already talked' with Ricky Ponting over the phone about running out non-strikers

"After he comes, we will sit for a chat," Ashwin says of Ponting's arrival in the UAE

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals sign up Ryan Harris as bowling coach

Replaces compatriot James Hopes, who has opted out because of personal reasons

Chris Gayle set to link up with Kings XI Punjab on time after negative Covid-19 tests

There had been reports that he attended the birthday celebrations of sprinter Usain Bolt, who has since tested positive

Abid Ali: 'My target was to bat time and make it easier for the other batsmen'

Pakistan opener reflects positively on tough tour after dogged innings in Southampton

Alex Davies leads watchful Lancashire response after Adam Lyth's fourth Roses ton

Lancashire make steady progress in spite of poor weather forecast for final day

Ollie Pope set for scan after shoulder injury on fourth morning

Pope left the field holding his left shoulder, which he dislocated last summer

Colin Ackermann leads fightback as Leicestershire dig in

Nottinghamshire declaration leaves hosts scrapping to save game

Luis Reece's ton keeps Derbyshire in final contention

North Group leaders rack up batting points as Durham flounder

Marchant de Lange spanks 62-ball ton from No. 10 to rescue Glamorgan

Tailender whacks maiden century to leave Northants in race against time and weather

Weather holds up Somerset after Craig Overton, Josh Davey lead charge

Gloucestershire clinging on at 63 for 8 as bad light intervenes

Daryl MItchell hundred steers Worcestershire into first-innings lead

Opener's ton sets up home side but Rhodes guides solid Warwickshire reply

Simpson and Andersson see Middlesex home after Murtagh's latest five-for

Sussex lose grip after being bundled out for 102 in second innings as Middlesex seal chase

Pakistan, weather hold up England victory push and James Anderson's quest for 600

Only 56 overs possible on truncated fourth day as Anderson moves to 599

Rikki Clarke runs through Kent after Ben Foakes' ton serves England reminder

Veteran allrounder takes 5 for 15 to spark dramatic Kent collapse

Alastair Cook reaches 24,000 first-class runs with latest hundred

Essex reach 249 for 3 before more rain as game heads towards watery draw

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Evin Lewis hasn't yet made a big score this season, but don't ignore the signs of form he's shown

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Andy Moles 'removed' as director and selector of Afghanistan cricket

Former national captain Raees Ahmadzai replaces Moles in the dual roles

Mike Hesson: 'Wilful breach of IPL bubble will have strong consequences'

RCB captain Virat Kohli, too, urges his players not to violate rules

KL Rahul's lockdown fear: 'What if once I get back to playing cricket, I am not the same player?'

Says thoughts like forgetting how to "pick line and length" kept him awake at night at times

IPL 2020: Sunil Narine 'not that far behind' Andre Russell - Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore

Knight Riders boss expects Kamlesh Nagarkoti to finally show the world what he is capable of

Does BBL face player drain? Larger Australia squads could stretch resources

The challenges created by Covid-19 restrictions are likely to mean far less movement between teams

Sourav Ganguly: MS Dhoni should have batted up the order more often

Ricky Ponting, meanwhile, is in awe of Dhoni's ability to stay in control of his emotions

Scott Kuggeleijn and Roston Chase turn the tables on Guyana Amazon Warriors

Clever medium-pace bowling helped St Lucia Zouks secure victory despite Nicholas Pooran's half-century

Ever wondered how much James Anderson puts into his bowling? How about breaking a rib from effort?

At 38, Anderson claims his 29th five-wicket haul in Tests - only one seamer, Sir Richard Hadlee, has more

Dom Bess: Light was 'seriously dangerous' for tailenders to bat in

Spinner critical of umpires' decision to play on, calls for "common sense" around player wellbeing

Sir Alastair Cook stars but Essex's 100% record threatened by weather

Opener digs in for unbeaten 75 as Paul Walter impresses after promotion

Adam Lyth shines amid the gloom in a Roses match of partial victories

George Burrows claims maiden first-class wicket as game heads towards a draw

Not for the first time, Azhar Ali finds a quietly dignified way through a sticky situation

As the day wore on and the pitch eased up, glimpses of an Azhar seen less frequently during his career emerged

James Anderson five-for allows England to enforce follow-on despite Azhar Ali century

Anderson endures three dropped catches, while Mohammad Rizwan chimes in with fifty

Tale of two Toms - Abell and Lammonby - both 101 not out as Somerset seize control

Gloucestershire all out for 76 in first innings, in trouble in second

Sussex become Tim Murtagh victims after Jack Carson's first-class best

Middlesex strike with new ball after teenage spinner grabs four wickets

Ben Foakes marshals Surrey response as Darren Stevens rolls on

Three wickets for veteran allrounder but Foakes' 88 not out keeps home side in contention

Charlie Thurston, Ben Curran make most of their chances for Northants

Thurston reaches a century, Curran 82 in strong reply to Glamorgan

Will Rhodes posts double-century before Daryl Mitchell and Jake Libby stage fight back

Worcestershire duo reach unbeaten fifties in response to Rhodes' 207, while Charlie Morris claims five-for

Kieron Pollard, Colin Munro, Darren Bravo overpower Barbados Tridents

Bowlers then take over to lead TKR to third successive victory in CPL 2020

Haseeb Hameed, Ben Slater put on record stand to set Notts up for big first-innings lead

Partnership of 200 puts visitors within one run of Leicestershire with just two wickets down

Paul Coughlin, Ned Eckersley shared a record-breaking stand for Durham

Pair's seventh-wicket stand of 157 comes on frustrating, rain-affected day for Derbyshire

VVS Laxman: Empty stands in IPL 2020 won't affect the quality of cricket

However, he is a bit wary of the slowness of pitches in the UAE

Jacques Kallis, Zaheer Abbas and Lisa Sthalekar enter ICC's Hall of Fame

They become the fourth South African, fifth Pakistani and fifth Australian woman respectively to join the elite list

Sunil Gavaskar: Wanted to be an attacking opener like Rohit Sharma

He also believes the current Test team under Virat Kohli is the best-ever India team

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Australian team leaves for England series after gathering in Perth

The squad linked up from around the country for the first time since March

Guyana Amazon Warriors overcome Andre Russell threat to defend lowest total in CPL history

Despite Russell's unbeaten 52 off 37 balls, the Jamaica Tallawahs fell short by 14 runs

Where did it all go wrong for Pakistan's bowlers?

It's so rare that a partnership on its way to 359 needs breaking - for an inexperienced attack, even more so

Mohammad Nabi, Roston Chase, Scott Kuggeleijn inflict third loss on St Kitts and Nevis Patriots

Kuggeleijn and Chase share seven wickets after Nabi's cameo of 35 not out

James Anderson closes in on 600th wicket after Zak Crawley, Jos Buttler ice their innings

Anderson claims three with Pakistan already on the ropes, thanks to Crawley's 267 and 152 for Buttler

Rain plays spoilsport as new faces imbibe Roses verities

Only 13 balls were possible at Headingley in a game featuring 10 Roses match debutants

Sam Curran bags three, but Grant Stewart and Harry Podmore stand firm for Kent

Curran's release from England Test bubble tempered by visiting duo at The Oval

George Bartlett's unbeaten century stands Somerset in good stead

Gloucestershire collapse to 13 for 4 in reply to hosts' 237

Callum Taylor's century on debut turns day Glamorgan's way

Youngster plays with glorious abandon, striking 106 off 94 balls on first-class debut

Harry Finch underpins Sussex's battling first-day 293

Fifty for No. 3 gives Sussex useful total after choosing to bat first at Radlett

Tom Taylor, Ben Mike hit half-centuries to lift Leicestershire

Home side recover from 54 for 5 thanks to lower-order resilience

Alex Lees a thorn in Derbyshire's side again as Durham fight back

Lees bats for more than four hours for 84, his fourth 50 against Derbyshire in two seasons

Will Rhodes' career-best frustrates Worcestershire on derby's opening day

Warwickshire captain unbeaten on 142 after 165-run stand with Sam Hain, who made 55

Dinesh Karthik: Spirit of Cricket is a grey area

"If the non-striker goes out, then the bowler can dislodge the bails," the KKR captain said

Gary Ballance unavailable for Yorkshire due to 'anxiety and stress' issues

Ballance recently contracted viral illness but reportedly tested negative for Covid-19

Alex Carey looking forward to team up with 'explosive and dynamic' Rishabh Pant in IPL

Carey wants to use the IPL experience as a springboard for the next two T20 World Cups

Alex Carey: Losing Australia vice-captaincy 'doesn't change anything from my end'

"I would love to still have the title next to my name but it doesn't change anything from my end"

FICA calls delay in appointing ICC chairperson 'unacceptable'

Senior FICA director Heath Mills says the ICC Board is wasting an opportunity to map the future of cricket

Sourav Ganguly commits to India hosting England in February 2021

In a letter to the state associations, he said the series would be followed by the IPL in April 2021

IPL 2020: AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn, Chris Morris link up with Royal Challengers Bangalore colleagues in Dubai

"A bit different to normal," says de Villiers, while Morris confesses to being "a little bit nervous"

Alyssa Healy: 'There's no need for domestic competitions to clash in the women's game'

She reiterated her stance that success of women's competitions is contingent upon the participation of the "best players from around the world"

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Is the BCCI exploring its own Hundred?

ECB chairman Graves claims the BCCI has been asking him about the Hundred on a regular basis

Zak Crawley's maiden Test century puts England in driving seat against Pakistan

Crawley shares unbroken 205-run partnership with Jos Buttler, who is 87 not out

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Rohit Sharma receives Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honour

Only the fourth cricketer, after Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli to have been picked for the distinction

Alyssa Healy: 'Opportunity to play four big events in 2022 daunting but also exciting'

Feels it will provide a chance to "showcase the women's game on an international scale"

ECB chairman Colin Graves says ICC can 'recut the pot'

Adds a fresh finance model needed to keep all countries 'sustantainable'

Sarfaraz Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman return to Pakistan T20I squad

Mohammad Amir returns to the side as Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik keep their places

IPL 2020: Dinesh Karthik promises to 'give it all' as Kolkata Knight Riders reach Abu Dhabi

"We all are really desperate because we have only been prepping mentally," says Shubman Gill

Babar Azam set to fulfil Somerset contract as Bob Willis Trophy table takes shape

All the latest county snippets, including unusual tie-breakers and declaration bowling

IPL franchises wrestle with sponsorship challenges in Covid-hit economy

Delhi Capitals appoint parent brand JSW as principal sponsor after Daikin pulls out

Cameron White calls time on professional career

The 37-year-old now wants to shift his focus to coaching

IPL 2020: Pradeep Sangwan, Pawan Suyal to travel with Delhi Capitals as net bowlers

Sangwan has played for four IPL franchises in the past, while Suyal has been a part of two teams

Andy Balbirnie joins Glamorgan for T20 Vitality Blast

Ireland captain available for all group matches, plus knockout stages

Laurie Evans: Surrey re-sign Sussex batsman

Clubs in discussions about prospect of Evans moving for Blast

Lasith Malinga set to miss initial part of IPL in UAE

It is understood his father has been ill and Malinga wants to stay back in Colombo

Neil McKenzie resigns as Bangladesh batting coach

The South African, who has also worked with Jozi Stars in the MSL, cited family reasons for his decision

Maitlan Brown's Australia call-up: 'I'm speechless right now and I can't really think'

The pace bowler has a chance for a debut against New Zealand next month, the latest step on an impressive rise

Live Report - England v Pakistan, 3rd Test

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

'Very pumped' Andrew Tye eyes career turnaround in England after long layoff

Reassured by the board, he now has his eyes on the back-to-back T20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022

Emirates Cricket Board hopeful of fan presence at stadiums in UAE for IPL

Aims at welcoming Asian diaspora and Emirati fans in stands, subject to safety protocols

Sunil Narine stars again with bat and ball in Trinbago Knight Riders' second straight win

An incisive new-ball display from Ali Khan and Jayden Seales restricted the Jamaica Tallawahs

Tayla Vlaeminck ruled out of New Zealand series and WBBL; Maitlan Brown earns first Australia call

Ellyse Perry has been included in the squad but her fitness will be assessed nearer the matches next month

Mohammad Nabi inducted into Afghanistan Cricket Board

Rare instance of a still active player being assigned board responsibility

CPL 2020: Mohammad Nabi's all-round display helps St Lucia Zouks clinch rain-hit game

A breezy five-over chase helped them pick up their first points of the season

Delhi Capitals arrive in Mumbai ahead of UAE departure

Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw spoke of trying to be calm in the face of a very different IPL this year

Joe Root hints at return for Jofra Archer in third Test

Archer's job to 'get the ball zipping around at 90-plus mph' if selected, England captain says

Mohammad Yousuf, Mohammad Zahid appointed to High Performance centre as batting, bowling coaches

PCB also makes substantial changes to domestic set-up, with as many as 16 coaches losing their jobs

Abbas opens up on Stokes dismissal

Mohammad Abbas spoke about how opponents batting outside their crease doesn't bother him

After the deluge, can Pakistan come storming back?

England hold a 1-0 lead but Pakistan are looking to preserve an unbeaten series record stretching back to 2010

RCB chairman: Not winning IPL 'does add pressure'

Sanjeev Churiwala also says Virat Kohli's captaincy not under scanner

Umar Akmal files appeal to overturn 18-month ban

This comes after the PCB challenged the ban's reduction from its original three-year term

MS Dhoni a 'phenomenon', embodied spirit of new India - India PM Narendra Modi says in a letter

"From humble beginnings you burst onto the national scene, made a name for yourself and made India proud"

Early start times allowed for third England-Pakistan Test if play lost to bad weather

ECB says play can begin at 10.30am with early starts possible in future series too

England, Australia players likely to play all matches - RCB chairman

Players from both teams will arrive in the UAE on September 17, he says

Fantasy Picks: Stuart Broad and Mohammad Abbas are the bowlers in form

Fantasy suggestions for the third Test between England and Pakistan

Two South Africa men players test positive for Covid-19

CSA conducted tests on 50 players and support staff members

D'Arcy Short encouraged to work on his bowling after Australia omission

The allrounder played Australia's previous four ODIs but couldn't find a place on the England tour

Harbhajan Singh won't travel with CSK squad to UAE on Friday

It is understood he will arrive a week or ten days later than the others

Fantasy Picks: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and a galaxy of T20 superstars

Fantasy suggestions from the game between Trinbago Knight Riders and Jamaica Tallawahs

Fantasy Picks: Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, allrounders who promise lots of points

Fantasy suggestions for the match between Barbados Tridents and St Lucia Zouks

All the squads and signings for the 2020-21 WBBL

Keep track of how all the WBBL clubs are building their squads for the 2020 season

WBBL: Amy Satterthwaite resumes captaincy of Melbourne Renegades

Lea Tahuhu also returns to the club and Erin Fazackerley's signing completes the 15-player squad

Which IPL team will benefit the most from players featuring in CPL?

Some players are getting key match practice as franchises keep keen eye on form

Justin Langer: Australian cricket will need to compromise to keep game going

The head coach says that domestic cricket may miss big-name players due to larger Australia squads

CPL 2020: Shimron Hetmyer cuts loose after Keemo Paul bags for wickets in Warriors win

Paul's clever variations of pace and length were too much for the Patriots' batting

Asif Ali, Glenn Phillips, spinners see off St Lucia Zouks

Pakistan batsman marks CPL debut with match-winning 47* off 27 balls for Tallawahs

Fantasy Picks: Shimron Hetmyer has started well, and should carry on

Fantasy suggestions for the game between Guyana Amazon Warriors and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots

IPL title rights: from INR 40 crore per year, to 444 crore, to 222 crore

A quick look at the brands that have paid big money to bag the IPL title rights

Chris Silverwood joins calls for earlier Test start times in England

England coach says 'no complaints from us' if 10.30am start is introduced for third Test against Pakistan

Brendon McCullum: Shubman Gill will be 'part of leadership group' at Kolkata Knight Riders

Morgan will be the perfect foil for Karthik as a vice-captain, says the team's head coach

IPL 2020: BCCI officially announces Dream11 as title sponsor

No details given on how much Dream11 had paid to secure the rights

Daren Sammy: 'I don't hold grudges against Ishant Sharma'

The former Sunrisers team-mates have had a conversation to clear the air about the use of a derogatory nickname

SACA concerned South African cricket is falling apart

The players' body has warned of administrative 'dysfunctionality that threatens the existence of the game in our country'

Ricky Ponting promises 'hard conversation' with R Ashwin on running out non-strikers backing up

"That's not going to be the way that we play our cricket," the Delhi Capitals coach says

G Kasturirangan, former Karnataka cricketer and administrator, dies aged 89

The former fast bowler also served Karnataka cricket as a selector in 1973-74

Kugandrie Govender appointed acting CEO by Cricket South Africa

Govender is the first woman to take on the role of heading CSA

Marnus Labuschagne working on his death batting in ODIs and legspin

Wants to "become a better option for the skipper in the middle overs" with the ball

Fantasy Picks: CPL 2020 - all matches

All the fantasy tips for the Caribbean Premier League 2020 matches

Covid-19: Bangladesh U-19 player Iftekhar Hossain tests positive

He was among the 15 cricketers who were tested for the virus ahead of their month-long training camp in BKSP

Aaron Finch targets 2023 ODI World Cup retirement as lockdown reaffirms his drive

The Australia limited-overs captain hopes to be able to finish with a world title in India

CPL 2020: Rashid Khan and Mitchell Santner star as Barbados Tridents open with victory

Khan's lower-order runs were vital in giving the defending champions a total that proved enough against the Patriots

Aaron Finch: T20 World Cup schedule change won't rip up Australia's plans

Australia had enjoyed plenty of success and the captain believes they have a team that can adapt to all conditions

Jason Gillespie set to be named South Australia coach with task to rebuild

Gillespie's appointment would bring the state side and the BBL team under one head coach

Essex ride on Dan Lawrence, Simon Harmer feats to seal three-wicket win

Harmer claims yet another five-for as Essex chase down 196 in fourth innings for third win

Rain and Warwickshire tail conspire to thwart Somerset

Only 15.4 overs possible on final day as Somerset left two wickets short of victory

Steven Croft, Alex Davies show grit as Lancashire escape

Nottinghamshire enforce follow-on but fail to breakthrough against opening pair

Chris Cooke digs in to steers Glamorgan to safety on final day

Captain bats for four-and-a-half hours to deny Gloucestershire

Adil Rashid could re-enter Test equation, says England selector Ed Smith

Legspinner has not played Tests since 2019 and does not have red-ball county contract

Miguel Cummins five-for sparks Middlesex hopes but Kent see their way to draw

Kent openers avoid pitfalls after being set 248 in 32 overs

Surrey crumble in face of James Fuller hat-trick as Hampshire take points

Surrey skittled for 74 as Hampshire round up innings victory at Arundel

Leicestershire sign Gareth Delany for T20 Blast after losing services of Janneman Malan

South Africa opener Malan ruled out of county stint by travel restrictions

Trinbago Knight Riders bowl first in 17-over contest

CPL opener delayed by rain as Pollard asks Guyana Amazon Warriors to bat first

Dawid Malan, Chris Jordan return to England squad for Pakistan T20Is

Joe Denly also involved after injury, Lewis Gregory recalled

South Africa Women not to tour England in September 2020

CSA made the decision due to the travel restrictions currently in place for South African national teams

Graeme Smith 'shocked' after threats on supporting Black Lives Matter movement

The former captain also called on the government to assist with the growth of the game in SA

Joe Root: 'I'd love to go and visit Pakistan'

The England captain has echoed coach Chris Silverwood's openness to a possible tour of the country

Graeme Smith: DLS method needs to be reviewed

SA's director of cricket feels the rain rule is at least two decades out of date, especially in T20s

Stuart Broad becomes No. 2 Test bowler, Babar Azam fifth among batsmen

Both gained one spot in their respective rankings after the draw in the rain-hit second Test

Rohit Sharma in line to receive Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honour

Only the fourth cricketer, after Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli to have been picked for the distinction

Dream 11 wins title rights for IPL 2020

The title rights became up for grabs after Vivo, a Chinese company, pulled out

Pat Cummins' 'calmness' key for Aaron Finch after push to streamline vice-captaincy

Australia have reverted to a traditional leadership structure for the England tour having previously used two vice-captains

Aaron Finch: Mental health 'something to monitor heavily' in bio-secure bubble in England

Australia to resume international cricket with England tour, which is likely to be the beginning of a long period in bio-secure bubbles

CSA appoints Beresford Williams as acting president after Chris Nenzani's resignation

A more permanent appointment is expected at the board's annual general meeting on September 5

IPL 2020: Anrich Nortje replaces Chris Woakes at Delhi Capitals

Nortje joins ten other South Africans at this year's IPL

Jess Watkin, Katie Gurrey and 16-year-old Fran Jonas handed NZC development contracts

Five other promising players, who will now work with the High Performance coaches, have been also named on the list

Joe Root: Bad light issue 'needs to be addressed' by game's authorities

England captain suggests earlier start times, better floodlights and "lighter" balls

Lancashire eye draw, despite being second-best all match

Nottinghamshire reach 472 before taking six wickets, but Lancashire should survive

No-fuss Sam Northeast takes Hampshire past Surrey's first-innings score

Stand-in Hampshire captain reaches 81, Tom Alsop unbeaten on 52

George Garton five-for turns game for Sussex against Essex

Left-armer skittles Essex for 140 as Sussex take charge against South Group leaders

Fantasy Picks: Lean on Lendl Simmons and Brandon King for CPL 2020 opener

Fantasy suggestions for the CPL 2020 opener between Trinbago Knight Riders and Guyana Amazon Warriors

Joe Denly signals red-ball form after Robbie White's agonising miss

Middlesex batsman misses maiden century by one run before Denly leads Kent reply

David Payne five-for has Glamorgan on the ropes

Hosts 23 without loss in second innings, still trailing Gloucestershire by 42 runs

Tom Fell's return to form leads Worcestershire into position of strength

Visitors lead by 184 with four wickets standing after Fell's highest score in two years

Dawid Malan reaches double-century before Billy Godleman helps visitors avoid follow-on

Malan hits 219 before Derbyshire captain's crucial fifty puts draw in sight

Jamaica Tallawahs, Barbados Tridents owners buy stake in USA T20 franchises

Former Indian seamer Raj Ghai has also bought a stake in one of the franchise of the 24-team competition

Zak Crawley makes most of chance as second Test ends in predictable draw

Young batsman reaches half-century at scene of career-best Test knock

Fantasy Picks: Rashid Khan and Sohail Tanvir should be difficult to contend with

Fantasy suggestions for the game between Barbados Tridents and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots

Jamie Overton's maiden first-class hundred sets up dominant Somerset

Warwickshire survive to close but face an uphill task to avoid defeat on final day

Captains show willing to set up final-day run chase after rain-hit third day

With wins vital, exciting finish could be in store, weather permitting

CSA's acting CEO Jacques Faul steps down

He was due to return to his role with the Titans in September, but has opted to leave his post four weeks early

ICC mulling possible changes to bad light regulations

Cricket committee likely to discuss approach to poor light and wet weather after farcical scenes in Southampton

Wasim Akram calls for reciprocal England tour - "You boys owe Pakistan cricket"

Former captain says England should reciprocate after Pakistan came on tour at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic

IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals COO not worried about late arrival of England, Australia players

Jake Lush McCrum believes playing in a competitive series prior to the season will only be an advantage

Chris Nenzani steps down as Cricket South Africa president

His term was due to end on September 5 anyway, with the board expected to elect a new president

Suresh Raina reveals tears, hugs and party in CSK camp after retiring with MS Dhoni

"I knew Dhoni would announce his retirement upon reaching Chennai, so I was ready," Raina says

Srinivasan: 'I exercised all my authority as BCCI president' to save Dhoni's captaincy in 2011

"One of the selectors wanted to remove Dhoni as the ODI captain" after India's 4-0 Test series loss in Australia

Sammy-Jo Johnson makes Women's Big Bash switch to Sydney Thunder

The move follows her relocation from Queensland to New South Wales for state cricket

Fred Klaassen, Darren Stevens ensure Kent maintain grip against Middlesex

Robbie White digs in as Middlesex battle for runs on rain-hit second day

Glamorgan turn to Billy Root in struggle against five-pronged seam attack

Josh Shaw claims two scalps as hosts fall to 80 for 5 in conditions suiting Gloucestershire's attack

Simon Harmer keeps Sussex in check but rain hampers Essex bid

Spinner bowls unchanged as Sussex reach 155 for 6 on shortened day

Steven Davies keeps Somerset on course with unbeaten half-century

Visitors look set for third win in a row despite rain holding up advance against Warwickshire

Trent Bridge sighs on sodden day but remains a home from home

Only action in the middle is a series of inspections as rain rules in Nottingham

Wessels grits teeth against former side again with handy half-century

Wessels' 88 off 78 balls hauls Worcestershire to 219 before Northants close 90 for 4 when rain hits

Alex Lees falls as Leicestershire chip away between showers

Tom Taylor, Will Davis and Gareth Griffiths picked up a wicket each in 22.3 overs possible

Rain deals cruel blow after tantalising first hour

Match squelching towards a draw despite teasing with enthralling contest early on fourth day

Ian Holland claims six-wicket haul before rain intervenes at Arundel

Holland secures maiden first-class five-wicket haul before weather thwarts Hampshire's dominance of Surrey

Chetan Chauhan, Sunil Gavaskar's longest-serving opening partner, dies at 73

The former cricketer was diagnosed with Covid-19 in early July but was said to have recovered

Sachin Tendulkar recalls seeing MS Dhoni for the first time: 'He was someone special'

"I enjoyed all his innings, and to single out one innings will be hard for me"

Shahriar Nafees: No DPL this season 'will put all the players in financial uncertainty'

More uncertainty for Bangladesh's domestic cricketers as the hope of staging the 2019-20 DPL seems all but over

South Africa to hold culture camp for 32 players

Workshop announced in the aftermath of the BLM movement, will focus on the team's identity and environment and outline performance goals

MS Dhoni retires: full coverage

ESPNcricinfo's collection of content to record the news and look back on the former India captain's career

Tons for Bens Slater and Duckett hand Nottinghamshire advantage

Stand of 178 sees Notts take control on day one against Lancashire

Phil Salt fifty leads Sussex against South Group leaders Essex

Sussex reach 93 for 2 on rain-affected first day at Hove

Dawid Malan drives new team into strong spot with unbeaten ton

Malan 145 not out in maiden century for White Rose since move from Middlesex

Zak Crawley frustrated by bad light issue but warns of 'life changing' consequences

"Who's to say, if we come out and it's dark, someone doesn't break their arm or get hit in the head?"

Play abandoned without a ball bowled on weathered third day

Rain and bad light again scupper any chance of action at the Ageas Bowl

David Bedingham, Alex Lees lead Durham recovery against Leicestershire

Third-wicket stand of 159 lifts visitors from 17 for 2 on rain-affected first day

Nathan Buck haul lifts Northamptonshire

Returning seamer picks up 3 for 31 as Worcestershire make stuttering start

Somerset bowl Warwickshire out for 121 in dominant display

Abell, Craig Overton claim three wickets each on opening day

Mark Wood working on wobble seam while on sidelines for England

Quick hopes says he would have been fit to play if selected for second Test

Suresh Raina joins MS Dhoni in international retirement - Reports

"With my heart full of pride, I choose to join you in this journey," Raina's Instagram post said with a tribute to Dhoni

Ian Holland to the fore before Laurie Evans digs in for Surrey

Four-wicket haul for Hampshire seamer sees Surrey slump to 36 for 5

Matt Milnes strikes but rain rules on opening day at Canterbury

Only 57 balls possible after Middlesex inserted at the St Lawrence Ground

MS Dhoni announces international retirement

Brings the curtains down on one of the most storied careers in Indian cricket

Nick Gubbins withdrawn from Middlesex game in order to self-isolate

Batsman removed from squad as "precaution" and will go into self-isolation

Chetan Chauhan critical after testing positive for Covid-19

Former India opener on ventilator support after suffering multiple organ failure

Nazmul Hassan says Bangladesh are happy to tour but cricket at home 'too risky'

BCB president is confident nearly all of the team's postponed series will take place in due course

India could start Australia tour with white-ball cricket, not Tests

Cricket Australia and BCCI working out different options to finalise the itinerary

Abdul Qadir conferred Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the third-highest civilian award in Pakistan

Among recent cricketers to have received this honour are Yasir Shah and Sarfaraz Ahmed

MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings begin camp, L Balaji wary of 'overloading' players

Bowling coach doesn't want players "trying to do too much, too quickly"

Anil Kumble on IPL 2020: Managing players' 'mental space' key for support staff

"For a player, it will be a challenge to get into the groove quickly and maintain that because it's going to be a long tournament"

'We expect to contain England,' says Mohammad Rizwan after fighting display with bat

Pakistan wicketkeeper warns "it will be very difficult for them too" after marshalling lower-order resistance

Stuart Broad: England 'a little bit disappointed' not to have bowled Pakistan out

Broad suggests attack could have been more "ruthless" on stop-start second day

Mohammad Rizwan lifts Pakistan on truncated day against England

Pakistan grateful to wicketkeeper's second Test fifty before bad light brings early close

Umpire Richard Kettleborough spoken to by anti-corruption officials over smartwatch

Kettleborough wore the device on the first morning of the second England-Pakistan Test

Ian Bishop on resuming cricket: If CPL can do it, anyone in the world can

The commentator says 'players have to take responsibility and ownership' to ensure a successful tournament

IPL 2020: Tata Group, Unacademy and Dream11 among bidders for title rights

Friday was the last date for potential sponsors to submit their Expressions of Interest to the BCCI

Steven Smith: The nuts and bolts of a one-of-a-kind batsman

The Australia batsman breaks down his unorthodox and extremely effective technique

Yuvraj Singh asked to come out of retirement by Punjab cricket secretary

"The request I made was for him to consider playing all formats," says Puneet Bali

Lisa Sthalekar: Women's T20 Challenge 'not necessarily the best product' without top overseas players

"After the T20 World Cup final at the MCG, you needed another event within a 12-month period to recapture all of those people who fell in love with the game"

FAQs: How Australia's limited-overs tour to England will happen

From when the squad flies out to if players can train straightaway after reaching England, we answers all your queries

Andrew McDonald to skip Australia tour of England to link up with Rajasthan Royals

The former Australia allrounder was appointed Rajasthan Royals coach for three years from IPL 2020

Riley Meredith, Josh Philippe and Daniel Sams included as Australia tour to England confirmed

A 21-man squad has been named for a tour that will include three T20Is and three ODIs

ECB considering cost-cutting move away from Lord's despite Australia boost

September white-ball series set to be confirmed but financial challenges remain

2020 IPL will be 'more secure' from corruption due to bubble

BCCI anti-corruption head still wary about corruptors using social media to contact players

Hafeez back with Pakistan squad after negative Covid-19 test

Mohammad Hafeez is out of self-isolation after breach of bio-security protocols on golf course

James Anderson repays faith as England seize opportunity on stop-start day

Two wickets for veteran seamer puts hosts on top despite Abid Ali half-century

Graeme Smith denies Thami Tsolekile's allegations of racial discrimination

"You probably saw nothing in that because maybe you see racism as a norm in this country" - Tsolekile rejoinder to Smith

Sachin Tendulkar: 'Waqar's bouncer and playing through pain defined me'

Thirty years on from his first international hundred, the master looks back on the early part of his career

IPL 2020: No relaxation in quarantine rules for English and Australian players

Some of the players from these two countries will arrive in the UAE after playing a limited-overs bilateral series

ICC to release documentary on Women's T20 World Cup 2020

The featured, titled 'Beyond the Boundary', will premiere worldwide on August 14

Tom Lace: Gloucestershire tie up move for Middlesex batsman

Lace becomes third young Middlesex player to join Gloucestershire in four years

Ice broken as Cricket Australia meets with states, players

All parties resolve to put aside their differences for the successful staging of the coming season

Live Report - England v Pakistan, 2nd Test

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

CPL 2020: Ramnaresh Sarwan leaves Jamaica Tallawahs for personal reasons

Sarwan, the assistant coach of the franchise, was granted personal leave to travel home to Guyana

Laura Marsh announces retirement after Hundred delay

The offspinner ended her international career late last year after being dropped by England

Shabnim Ismail returns for another season at the Sydney Thunder

The pace bowler will provide experience and cutting edge to the attack

Karun Nair recovers from Covid-19

The India batsman is set to play for Kings XI Punjab in the upcoming IPL season

Waqar Younis backs 'instrumental' bowlers ahead of second Test

He also showed confidence in Azhar Ali, who he expects to "deliver in the upcoming matches"

England eyeing series win despite Ben Stokes' absence

Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler highlighted hosts' depth in Manchester

Joe Root backs James Anderson to make amends for Manchester struggles

The captain insists it would be "very silly to write someone like Jimmy off"

Mohammad Hafeez commits apparent biosecurity protocol breach

Hafeez tweeted a photo of him interacting with a member of the public

Fantasy Picks: Fill your XI with fast bowlers, and Yasir Shah

Fantasy suggestions for the second Test between England and Pakistan

IPL 2020: Ravindra Jadeja not to be part of CSK's pre-season conditioning camp

The allrounder, however, will reach Chennai in time to board the flight to Dubai on August 21

Sri Lanka, UAE among back-up venues for 2021 T20 World Cup

India is due to host the event, but is currently the third-worst-hit country in the world in terms of Covid-19 cases

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh three-Test series to begin on October 24

All three matches likely to take place in Colombo; Bangladesh high-performance squad to travel too

Women's international cricket returns with Austria v Germany T20I series

There has been no international cricket for women since the T20 World Cup final in March

Spinners thriving in Bob Willis Trophy but Notts' winless run continues

Plus Sussex's struggles, the Overton twins' feat and Blast captaincy announcements

Cricket Australia's grassroots numbers edging closer to the truth

Figures have shown a rise in those involved in the sport ahead of a season likely impacted by Covid-19

Rajasthan Royals fielding coach Dishant Yagnik tests positive for Covid-19

He has been advised to get admitted to hospital for a 14-day quarantine

T20 Blast knockouts to be staged in October to boost chance of fans attending

Bob Willis Trophy final to start on September 23 at Lord's

Belinda Clark calms grassroots unrest ahead of key Australian Cricket Council meeting

CA's head of community cricket is confident states and the board can work together in challenging times

Alex Gidman defends late declaration as Glamorgan cling on for draw

Worcestershire fall three wickets short after setting 358 in 51 overs

Jordan Cox: Kent double-centurion dropped after breaching Covid-19 protocols

Batsman enters self-isolation after agreeing to have photo taken with fans

'We expect MS Dhoni to be part of Chennai Super Kings for 2021 and 2022 IPLs' - Kasi Viswanathan

Earlier, N Srinivasan had said that CSK would retain Dhoni going into the mega auction next year

Simon Harmer closes door on England ambitions, but would welcome SA talks

Spinner cites change in Kolpak regulations for ending hopes of qualifying for England

CPL 2020: Teams unhappy with Trinbago Knight Riders staying outside the bubble and training

Sammy among those critical of Trinidad-based players getting an unfair advantage in terms of preparation

Ryan Higgins' magnificent seven clinches Gloucestershire win

Allrounder claims three wickets in an over to derail Warwickshire, finishing with 11 for 96

Xavier Marshall axed from USA contracts list

Covid-19 causes drastic cuts in pay, contracts only till end of 2020

Why can't the ICC elect a new chairman?

A month-and-a-half after Shashank Manohar stepped down, the ICC board remains divided over election process

Nottinghamshire slump to 97 all out as Yorkshire seize on old frailties

Another dismal batting display from team that has forgotten how to win

Shakib Al Hasan could make international comeback on Sri Lanka tour

The allrounder's one-year ban ends on October 29

Simon Harmer takes eight to steamroll Surrey despite abductor strain

Offspinner battles through injury to finish with 14 in the match

Joe Weatherley drags injury-stricken Hampshire to nail-biting win

Opening batsman makes sense half-century of match to overcome Middlesex fightback

Stuart Broad fined by father Chris for using inappropriate language

He now has an aggregate of three demerit points in the last twenty four months

Dom Sibley vows to be 'a bit more proactive' after spin slowdowns

England opener "extremely disappointed" with Manchester dismissal to Yasir Shah

UAE board gets official nod from BCCI to host IPL 2020

An IPL team, led by the COO, will be in UAE next week to inspect the three venues

Lanka Premier League postponed until mid-November

With a two-week quarantine period representing a substantial cost for organisers,SLC rethinks timing

Ross Taylor on 2021 T20 World Cup: 'Not sure'

In the CPL, he'll be looking to take on the role Shoaib Malik performed for Guyana

Simon Kerrigan signs for Northamptonshire, three years after last professional match

Left-arm spinner was released by Lancashire in 2018

IPL 2020: CSK, KKR to carry 10 exclusive net bowlers to UAE

Delhi Capitals are also expected to carry six net bowlers who will travel with the team

ECB names new women's domestic competition after Rachael Heyhoe Flint

ECB will announce fixtures for new tournament and T20 Blast on Wednesday

New Zealand to host West Indies, Pakistan, Australia and Bangladesh during home season

A visit by the Australia Women's team is also in the early stages of planning

Former Australia wicketkeeper Lorna Beal dies aged 96

She played seven Tests between 1948 and 1951

Jonny Bairstow combines grit with sparkle but Notts remain in hunt

Yorkshire lead 168 with three wickets standing as home side chase first win since 2018

Matt Critchley six-for seals deal for Derbyshire at Leicestershire

Derbyshire stay top of North Group with second win in as many matches

Felix Organ steps into breach as injury-hit Hampshire close in

Four-wicket haul for back-up spinner hands Hampshire modest target in fourth innings

Billy Root resists with century as Joe Leach gives Glamorgan the hurry-up

Glamorgan batsman digs in to rescue team from prospect of follow-on

Surrey face tough test on final day as Essex push for victory

Team effort with the bat leaves visitors needing a further 310 with nine wickets remaining

CSK eye short camp in Chennai; RCB players to quarantine before UAE flight

Likely travel dates of all eight IPL franchises ahead of upcoming season

Darren Stevens skewers Sussex after Jordan Cox, Jack Leaning run-bonanza

Kent make 530 for 1 thanks to unbroken 423 stand before Darren Stevens five-for seals innings in

Graeme van Buuren, Ryan Higgins rescue Gloucestershire from freefall

Crucial partnership revives hopes after Warwickshire seamers built on 37-run lead

Liam Hurt dishes out the pain for rock-bottom Durham

Hosts routed for 110 in second innings to lose inside three days at Riverside

Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis get big scores as domestic cricket in Sri Lanka resumes

Domestic cricket restarted five months after it was suspended due to Covid-19

Dan Lawrence leaves England squad due to family bereavement

Batsman might have been in line for Test debut in absence of Ben Stokes

BCCI invites applications for IPL title rights

Political tensions between India and China may have played a part in Vivo's exit

PCB to challenge Umar Akmal's ban reduction in Swiss court

His three-year ban was reduced to 18 months by an independent adjudicator

IPL 2020: BCCI gets government go-ahead to conduct tournament in the UAE

Brijesh Patel, the IPL Governing Council chairman, has confirmed the development

Misbah-ul-Haq 'frustrated' at Pakistan's lack of fortune on final day

The head coach, however, defended the selection and use of Shadab Khan at Old Trafford

James Anderson praises team environment as Ben Stokes leaves series for family issue

Veteran credits Root, Silverwood and Buttler for creating empathetic dressing-room culture

SLC hopeful LPL can start on August 28 despite Covid-19 hurdles

A major concern is the quarantine period overseas players will be required to undergo upon arrival in Sri Lanka

KN Ananthapadmanabhan promoted to ICC's international panel of umpires

The former Kerala legspinner fills the vacancy left by Nitin Menon's promotion to the Elite panel

James Anderson 'still hungry' for Test cricket as he dismisses retirement rumours

Fast bowler admits to getting emotional about dropped catch during Old Trafford Test

Liam Dawson injury overshadows Hampshire progress

England allrounder stretchered off with suspected Achilles injury on second day at Radlett

Tom Moores sparkles with momentum-seizing hundred for Nottinghamshire

Wicketkeeper solidifies advantage as Notts take 91-run lead on first innings

Wayne Madsen century cements Derbyshire dominance

Captain keeps his side on the front foot with purposeful hundred at Grace Road

Matt Lamb battles to keep Warwickshire in command at Bristol

Jamie Overton stars with bat and ball as Somerset claim two-day win

Craig and Jamie Overton blasted half-centuries before Somerset's bowlers cleaned up again

Simon Harmer six-for sees Essex get on top against Surrey

Jamie Porter and Simon Harmer share all ten wickets as Essex gain 75-run advantage

Josh Bohannon cements Lancashire advantage over Durham

Durham pushed onto the back foot after conceding 104-run lead on second day

Glamorgan steady in response to record Libby-D'Oliveira stand

Kiran Calrson and Billy Root lead Glamorgan reply after triple-century partnership

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

Jordan Cox, Jack Leach make hay as twin tons put Kent on top

Unbroken stand of 231 see Kent take control against south-coast neighbours

Ben Stokes to miss rest of England-Pakistan series for family matter

England allrounder will travel to New Zealand rather than play in two Southampton Tests

Women's World Cup postponed over players' inability to prepare, says CEO Andrea Nelson

Says with the qualifiers yet to happen and several teams not even able "to assemble", it was best to push the tournament back

India's domestic 2020-21 season: Only Ranji Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali for men?

No 50-overs games for men in proposed plan; overall match count down to 1183 from 2036 last season

After sudden dismissal, BCCI's ex-scorers hope for recognition and relief

Seventeen veteran scorers, retired without notice, approach state associations over total lack of benefits

England are lucky to have Chris Woakes

In another era, match-winning allrounder may have played a hundred Tests and been a household name

Joe Root calls for patience as Jofra Archer struggles to keep up with Test pace

Captain says fast bowler will be backed by team so long as he learns from his mistakes

Pakistan captain Azhar Ali: 'We had the game in the palm of our hands'

Azhar praises Buttler-Woakes partnership, saying his team were "one punch away" from victory

Jos Buttler feared he was playing his 'last game' before crucial knock

Buttler's 75 under intense pressure came despite father's hospitalisation the previous day

Jordan Thompson hits 98 to upstage Jonny Bairstow on his Yorkshire return

23-year-old allrounder falls short of maiden ton after Bairstow manages only five

Richard Gleeson the pick as Lancashire run through Durham

Openers reach close without loss after Gleeson's 3 for 32 help skittle Durham for 180

Craig Overton, Josh Davey skittle Northants for 67 on 21-wicket day

Somerset 114 runs ahead with nine second-innings wickets standing as bowlers thrive at Wantage Road

Vivo's IPL 2020 exit is not a "financial crisis" - Sourav Ganguly

BCCI president says the strong foundation the board is built on will see it through this "blip"

Chris Woakes, Jos Buttler lead England home in memorable fourth-innings chase

Stand of 139 for the sixth wicket sees England claim fighting win to go 1-0 up in the series

Martin Andersson strokes 92 to hold Middlesex innings together

Ryan Stevenson's career-best 4 for 71 keeps Hampshire in contest

Ben Brown, Tom Clark underpin Sussex on even first day

Three wickets apiece for Marcus O'Riordan and Harry Podmore keep Kent fighting

Feroze Khushi's maiden half-century lifts Essex

Adam Wheater hits fifty as Surrey's young quicks impress

Luis Reece's all-round show puts Derbyshire in box seat

Dustin Melton takes 4 for 22 as Leicestershire stumble on first day

Oliver Hannon-Dalby leads tireless Warwickshire bowling effort

Ben Charlesworth's half-century holds Gloucestershire together

Heather Knight 'pretty gutted' at 2021 Women's World Cup postponement

England captain fears boards will use delay as "an excuse" not to schedule women's fixtures

Jake Libby, Brett D'Oliveira tons put Worcestershire in control

239-run partnership puts hosts in control at New Road

CWI could trim board in response to task force recommendations

Independent review recommends downsizing 18-member CWI board to 12 and then nine

'World Cup 2022 is the goal now' - Jhulan Goswami

The fast bowler will be 39 by then, but she is confident she can keep up her performance level

Covid-19 impact: Zimbabwe v Afghanistan T20I series called off

The Zimbabwe government has said that that the country is not ready to host visiting teams yet

CSA could review aspects of 2015-16 match-fixing investigation following Thami Tsolekile claims

The former wicketkeeper has alleged that there was racial discrimination in the investigation

Lanka de Silva named Sri Lanka women interim head coach

He will be in charge until the end of the year while SLC searches for a long-term option

2020 IPL: How will Vivo's absence and IPL's move to UAE hurt the franchises?

A few sponsorship deals could be renegotiated this IPL

Australia v India: 'Will do everything we can' to play Boxing Day Test at MCG, says CA CEO

Decision to wait on a decision in light of tight restrictions set to be in place until mid-September in Melbourne

Mushtaq Ahmed confident that Pakistan errors won't derail victory push

Spin coach backs legspinners to shine in fourth innings as Pakistan secure precious lead

'Miracle-worker' Ben Stokes has instilled England belief, says Chris Woakes

Allrounder promises positive approach with the bat as England face tough fourth-innings challenge

Yasir Shah takes confidence-boosting haul for Pakistan

Captain may believe his role in the side has changed, but Yasir will want to emphasise his importance hasn't

Wickets tumble but Yasir Shah's four-for gives Pakistan the edge

Pakistan closed eight wickets down and 244 runs ahead as England's seamers battled back on the third evening

Why the women's World Cup was postponed by 12 months

The tournament was scheduled for February 2021 but has been pushed to the same window in 2022

Shakib Al Hasan set for training camp as he eyes international return

Mentor Nazmul Abedeen says Bangladesh allrounder will begin training in Savar next month

India retains T20 World Cup in 2021, Australia to host in 2022

In another significant development, women's ODI World Cup deferred by a year, to 2022

2015-16 match-fixing: CSA names Vaughn van Jaarsveld, Craig Alexander as whistle-blowers

The board has also denied allegations of racism in the investigation

England white-ball tour of India postponed until 2021

BCCI confirm delay to ODIs and T20Is to avoid clash with rescheduled IPL

Indian government set to give BCCI green signal to move IPL to UAE

It is understood a formal letter from the government is expected on Friday

Bangladesh could tour Sri Lanka for Tests and additional three T20Is in October

The tour will be confirmed only once it gets the necessary approvals from Sri Lankan government and health ministry

Fabian Allen ruled out of Caribbean Premier League after missing flight

Allen will not be replaced in the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots squad

Shadab Khan is 'very attractive package', says Misbah-ul-Haq after vital innings

Legspinner digs in to give Shan Masood key support in agenda-setting innings

Jofra Archer: 'This is not a wicket to bend your back on'

Fast bowler rues English misfortune with the ball as Pakistan take advantage in first Test

Jos Buttler desperately needs to convert his start after lacklustre keeping effort

Time running out as Buttler's sloppy glovework lets Pakistan off the hook

England women warm up for South Africa series with intra-squad match

ECB hopes to announce fixtures soon pending approval from both governments

Shan Masood 156 sets stage before Pakistan seamers tear things up

Opener's 319-ball innings leads Pakistan to 326 before Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Abbas strike

All CPL players test negative on arrival as countdown begins

162 people - including players, officials, and administrators - will now go into quarantine before the tournament begins

ICC Board set to discuss fate of next three World tournaments

Will the 2021 Women's World Cup go ahead? Who will host the 2021 and 2022 men's T20 World Cups?

Kyle Abbott misses 2020 season amid travel difficulties

Hampshire seamer will return as overseas player in 2021

Simon Taufel, Sachin Tendulkar, and a pair of lbw decisions

On an episode of the 22 Yarns podcast, the umpire has opened up on the 2007 Trent Bridge incident

Mithali Raj: Foreign players' frustration justified, but BCCI has done all it can

Raj said the current window for the women's T20 Challenge was the only feasible one, even if clashes with the WBBL

Olly Stone sidelined after suffering side strain

Seamer suffered injury during Warwickshire's Bob Willis Trophy opener

Full stream ahead for counties wihle Somerset avert twin Overton departures

News from around the grounds after the first round of Bob Willis Trophy fixtures

BCCI confirms that Vivo will not sponsor IPL 2020

The board sent out a statement on Thursday afternoon confirming the same

IPL franchises begin quarantining and testing for Covid-19

Teams still waiting for tournament's Standard Operating Procedures to be finalised by the governing council

Covid-19: PCB offers financial support to 25 unemployed Pakistan women cricketers

They will receive a monthly stipend of PKR 25,000 (USD 150) each from August to October

Tournament hubs, Afghanistan Test and Boxing Day: where does the Australia summer stand?

Key issues that need to be resolved as a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic causes travel restrictions around the country

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma retain top two spots in ICC ODI rankings; Babar Azam at No. 3

Among the bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah held on to the No. 2 spot, marginally behind Trent Boult

Victoria training paused as Covid-19 lockdown clarity is sought

The state was seeking confirmation as to whether their elite sport exemptions remained

South Africa star Laura Wolvaardt signs for Adelaide Strikers

The 21-year-old impressed at the T20 World Cup earlier this year

James Anderson has earned the right to be judged on more than one three-over spell

At some stage, all those overs, all those miles, all those long spells are going to show

England Women appoint Tim Macdonald as full-time senior assistant coach

Former Western Australia and Tasmania seamer held post on interim basis through T20 World Cup

Shan Masood in no mood to dwell on past, as he seizes chance to prove his progress

Opener's work ethic pays off in vital first-day performance as he lays ghosts of 2016

Babar Azam, Shan Masood lift Pakistan on stop-start day

England bowlers struggle after lunch on rain-affected first day

Wasim Khan calls on England to tour Pakistan before 2022

PCB chief executive hopeful that T20 series could be arranged outside of FTP schedule

ICC wants a biosecurity manager for 2021 Women's World Cup

Plenty remains to be done ahead of the tournament, including finding a way to complete the qualifying event

Decision on Mzansi Super League 2020 expected by mid-August

CSA to look at status of international travel and sponsor interest and broadcast deal before deciding

Rohit Sharma wary of coming back from 'longest gap in my career without holding a bat'

Also wary of demanding UAE conditions for IPL; Raina says UAE travel logistics might be easier on players

Youth, grannies, structure, funding: How Ireland can build on memorable England win

Ireland's rebuilding paid dividends at the Ageas Bowl, but can that win be a launchpad?

Live Report - England v Pakistan, 1st Test

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

TV umpire to call front-foot no-balls in England-Pakistan Test series

The system was recently introduced as part of the ICC World Cup Super League, which began with the England-Ireland series

Ishant Sharma: 'Want to be part of a World Cup-winning team'

The fast bowler speaks about his ambitions, landmarks and a particular turning point

Sophie Devine joins Perth Scorchers in major WBBL signing

She will also captain the team having moved from the Adelaide Strikers