Wednesday, September 30, 2020

England players 'not blind to reality' with cuts to new central contracts on the agenda - Ashley Giles

Players face pay cut as ECB comes to terms with Covid's financial crunch

Gareth Batty braced for possible Oval farewell in Surrey quarter-final

22 years after his first Surrey game at The Oval, Thursday could be Batty's last

Ashley Giles backs Jonny Bairstow to fight to regain Test berth after losing central contract

Mark Wood also handed white-ball contract only after limited Test appearances in 2020

Mid-table Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab beset by bowling worries ahead of key contest

The Mumbai Indians have been one bowler short with Hardik Pandya not bowling, while Kings XI could look at fielding Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Warwickshire changes afoot as Paul Farbrace lines up fresh blood

After two disappointing seasons at the club, Farbrace is considering a shake-up

Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2020: Rolling Report

All the buzz from the IPL game between the Rajasthan Royals and the Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai

Where and when to watch RR vs KKR live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 30, 2020

How, where and when to watch Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 30, 2020

Four-match Women's T20 Challenge likely to be held between November 4 to 9

Both the Indian and overseas players will arrive in the UAE by the third week of October

Shane Bond urges pacers to adapt 'quickly' as Mumbai Indians eye turnaround against Kings XI Punjab

The Mumbai Indians bowling coach wants his team to exploit KL Rahul's middle-overs sluggishness

England players and ECB negotiating over pay cuts as Ollie Pope, Zak Crawley, Dom Sibley win Test contracts

Jonny Bairstow loses Test deal, Mark Wood remains on white-ball contract

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

Sophie Devine: 'It must be something in the Kerr family, nerves of steel'

Amelia Kerr won the match for New Zealand but sister Jess started it in fine style as well

Charlotte's web of intrigue no surprise to her namesake

A star of Southern Vipers' victory in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy final, who is Charlotte Taylor?

Channel Seven pay up in broadcast battle with Cricket Australia

A payment A$10 million was made on Wednesday as discussions continue at board level

Amelia Kerr helps New Zealand end 13-match losing steak to Australia

She turned in a masterly display with the ball before arresting a batting collapse to deliver victory

PCB to shell out 90 million PKR extra for production after PTV pulls out

PTV says lack of time in bidding process forced their pullout

Burns, Labuschagne and Neser headline Queensland's Sheffield Shield squad

Neser has recovered from a groin injury to take his place as he pushes to stay in the Australia Test squad

'We had no idea how to play on this wicket' - Shreyas Iyer on adapting to Abu Dhabi conditions

The Capitals who had won their first two matches in Dubai struggled to come to terms with the new venue

Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL game between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders

Rashid Khan, Kane Williamson help Sunrisers Hyderabad topple Delhi Capitals

T Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar limit the Capitals to 147 in their chase of 163

Essex captain Tom Westley issues apology after beer poured on Muslim player

Westley said squad were "disappointed" they let the incident happen

Mitchell Marsh in 'weird situation' as ankle scans don't reach CA after IPL

"We don't really know what happened with the scans over in the UAE," Marsh says

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Mominul Haque & Co return to intra-squad games after Sri Lanka tour postponement

If the Covid-19 situation improves, Bangladesh will play international cricket only in January when West Indies visit

Who is Abdul Samad, the new boy in the Sunrisers Hyderabad XI?

Here's a factfile on the latest IPL debutant

How Virat Kohli helped change Sanju Samson's perspective towards cricket

National recall can wait, "I think I should keep my focus on the IPL right now"

Can high-flying Rajasthan Royals make it three in three?

KKR have several bowling options, but Kuldeep's form may be a cause for concern

Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the IPL game between the Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi

Where and when to watch DC vs SRH live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 29, 2020

How, where and when to watch Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 29, 2020

Amy Jones adapting to new order as England eye series sweep against West Indies

After reluctantly giving up her spot as an opener, Jones is learning to thrive at No. 5

Dane Vilas, Cameron Delport face tricky times as UK's transition period with EU nears conclusion

These players would not be exempted from the cancellation of Kolpak registrations after this year

Scott Borthwick re-joins Durham after Surrey agree early contract release

Borthwick was part of Championship-winning 2018 side but struggled for consistent runs at The Oval

SASCOC refers CSA investigation to sports ministry

Seeks additional resources to do its job, or failing that, requests minister Mthethwa to take action

Ellyse Perry to continue rehab in hope of being fit for WBBL

The allrounder was hopeful of playing a part in the ongoing home series against New Zealand

Belinda Clark quits as Cricket Australia community cricket chief

Moves away from a role she reshaped over the past two and a half years

Pakistan to tour New Zealand for two Tests and three T20Is in December

No bio-secure bubble needed after mandatory 14-day quarantine period on arrival

New Zealand secure extra Australia T20Is

Among other tours in the works, the New Zealand women's team will host England for a series in February and March

Virat Kohli wants RCB to improve their catching

Having paid dearly for dropped chances in their previous game, they almost did so again

Navdeep Saini, AB de Villiers, Virat Kohli clinch Super Over win for Royal Challengers Bangalore

Pollard's heroics helped Mumbai Indians hammer 89 runs off the last five overs of the chase to tie the game

Essex admit 'work needs to be done' after player pictured pouring alcohol on Muslim team-mate

Feroze Khushi seen trying to avoid beer being poured over him after Bob Willis Trophy win

Monday, September 28, 2020

England win toss, bat first, Sophia Dunkley in for Fran Wilson

West Indies make three changes with England holding unassailable 3-0 series lead

Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL game between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad

Covid-19 effect: South Africa forced to postpone 2020 Mzansi Super League

The tournament, which would have had its third edition this year, has been postponed by a year

Sourav Ganguly: 'Priority' is to host England series in India despite Covid-19 threat

"We will try and make it happen as much as we can," BCCI president says about domestic competitions

Shaky Sunrisers Hyderabad in the way as Delhi Capitals look for hat-trick of wins

Sunrisers will have to solve their middle-order problems quickly to get their campaign on track

Nazmul Hassan: T20s likely to kick-start Bangladesh domestic season soon

The BCB chief wants to see the 2019-20 and 2020-21 DPLs held in the same season

Where and when to watch RCB vs MI live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 28, 2020

How, where and when to watch Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 28, 2020

Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore

Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka postponed again as disagreement over quarantine continues

Sri Lanka board and health authorities are wary of being blamed for a potential outbreak via the tour

New Zealand must find response to formidable Australia to stop tour running away

The T20I series has been decided in the blink of an eye and Sophie Devine's team need to quickly find some answers

Dettol become naming-rights sponsor of Australia men's ODIs and T20Is

The company will also supply product to thousands of cricket clubs around the country as the game resumes with new health protocols in place

Australians in the IPL, week one: Steven Smith the opener and Marcus Stoinis steals a Super Over

A look back at the main talking points from the opening week of the tournament

Strength-building and 'soul-searching' give Sanju Samson a second wind

"I had been trying very hard but things were not happening. Then I really asked myself lots of different questions," says Samson of his last year

Tom Westley takes pride in 'massive' Essex victory as Bob Willis Trophy adds sheen to red-ball legacy

Captain endures nerve-wracking final day as county claims yet another first-class trophy

Rahul Tewatia and Sanju Samson pull off record chase in stunning Rajasthan Royals win

Tewatia turned around a painfully poor start to slam five sixes in an over; Mayank Agarwal's ton went in vain for Kings XI

Ryan ten Doeschate digs in to seal another Essex title in Bob Willis Trophy final

Somerset fell short again as Essex batted out 80.3 over to claim the trophy on first-innings lead

Rahul Tewatia on his start: 'Worst 20 balls that I have ever played'

"I was hitting the ball very well in the nets so I had belief in myself and kept going"

Sunday, September 27, 2020

Charlotte Taylor spins Southern Vipers to victory on back of Georgia Adams' 80

Mystery bowler claims 6 for 34 after captain's knock lays the foundation for win over Northern Diamonds

Faisal Iqbal gets NOC to rejoin Balochistan

PCB says it's pleased the coach has "promptly and swiftly" resolved the issues that led to the NOC being denied earlier

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Your definitive fantasy cricket guide for Monday's IPL match

County staff face return to furlough from October onwards

Financial pressures may persuade clubs to resume action taken at start of season

Yorkshire league chairman resigns in wake of Azeem Rafiq comments

Roger Pugh steps down without offering apology after calling Rafiq "discourteous and disrespectful"

Zaheer Khan: Hardik Pandya 'very keen to bowl but we have to listen to his body'

Mumbai taking a cautious approach with allrounder's back after last year's surgery

Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the game between Steven Smith's Rajasthan Royals and KL Rahul's Kings XI Punjab

Royal Challengers Bangalore seek solutions to old problems against well-drilled Mumbai Indians

Who will bowl the death overs for RCB? And how will Mumbai face the Chahal challenge?

Where and when to watch RR vs KXIP live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 27, 2020

How, where and when to watch Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 27, 2020

Modest Alyssa Healy doffs hat to the bowlers after surpassing MS Dhoni's record

Her alert catch to remove Lauren Down was her 92nd T20I wicketkeeping dismissal

Wareham and Molineux help Australia win the series

Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney rampant in chase after spinners restrict New Zealand

Tom Lammonby seizes unexpected chance with record-breaking first impression

Young batsman seizes chance after spate of senior absences at Taunton

Tom Lammonby makes his mark but Essex maintain edge in light of cold day

Jamie Porter and Simon Harmer revive Essex after they gain vital first-innings lead

Shubman Gill guides KKR to win, following impressive bowling show

Handy 42 not out from Eoin Morgan as well, to get KKR off the mark in IPL 2020

Neetu David: Covid-19 has made picking Women's T20 Challenge squads 'a challenging first assignment'

Performance, and not age, will determine Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami's future, says Arati Vaidya

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Nat Sciver grinds through the gears to confirm her status as England's MVP

Late flourish to highest score comes after changing focus on early boundary-scoring

Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL game between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab

Women's cricket 'fundamental' to ECB's future despite Covid financial crunch, insists Tom Harrison

Chief executive says commitment to the women's game remains "as strong as ever"

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Rolling Report

Rolling Report of the eighth IPL 2020 match, between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad

Neetu David to lead new Indian women's selection committee

Kalpana Venkatachar, Arati Vaidya, Mithu Mukherjee and Renu Margrate the others in the panel

Unchanged England bat first in third women's T20I against West Indies

West Indies make two changes to side with series on the line at Derby

Jos Buttler and Chris Gayle could be key as Rajasthan Royals face Kings XI Punjab in Sharjah

Both teams are coming off wins, but might have to tweak their XIs to accommodate the star players

Where and when to watch KKR vs SRH live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 26, 2020

How, where and when to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 26, 2020

Shubman Gill on leadership role at KKR: Want to be 'voice of the people who have just come in'

The 21-year-old is clear on how he wants to contribute after being given the responsibility by coach Brendon McCullum

No DRS excuses from Sophie Devine, New Zealand must take 'long, hard look in the mirror' after defeat

The New Zealand captain blamed her side's poor fielding and decision-making with the bat

Ashleigh Gardner, Megan Schutt give Australia winning start to home summer

Gardner's counter-attacking 61 gave Australia enough runs to defend against New Zealand

'Lived his life with every bit of energy' - Jane Jones' tribute to husband Dean Jones

Family eager to celebrate his life and contribution to cricket in memorium

MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming weigh in on CSK's 'muddled' start

The captain and coach share their thoughts on the team's batting and spin-bowling issues

Alastair Cook rolls back the years for Essex with final-seizing century

Somerset seam attack given lesson in durability from former England opener

Prithvi Shaw, bowlers make it two wins in two for Delhi Capitals

Chennai Super Kings fell behind early in their chase and were never in the hunt

Friday, September 25, 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunil Narine the opener in focus as Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad look for first points

Sunrisers have Kane Williamson and Mohammad Nabi to choose from as Mitchell Marsh's replacement

Heather Knight urges England to put on a show in free-to-air return

Women's international cricket returns to BBC after 27-year hiatus on Saturday

PCB vs PSL franchise owners - board commits to finding 'practicable and acceptable' solutions

Franchises' petition "misdirected and was liable to be dismissed", says PCB's legal counsel

CSK vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

Rolling Report of the seventh game of IPL 2020 between the Chennai Super Kings and the Delhi Capitals

Where and when to watch CSK vs DC live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 25, 2020

How, where and when to watch Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 25, 2020

Stafanie Taylor hails hard work put in by women's cricketers after reaching 3000 T20I runs

The WI captain becomes only the second player after Suzie Bates to get to the landmark

Virat Kohli's wife slams Sunil Gavaskar for "distasteful" commentary

Raises objection to Gavaskar "accusing a wife for her husband's game"

Sophie Devine eyes chance to topple world champions Australia as trans-Tasman rivalry resumes

Australia captain Meg Lanning confirmed allrounder Ellyse Perry is unavailable for series opener selection

Australia-Afghanistan Test postponed due to Covid-19 scheduling difficulties

The match had been due to take place in Perth during November

'Revolutionary' Dean Jones was coming back into the Australia fold

Coach Justin Langer said he was thinking of having Jones work with the T20 team ahead of the next World Cup

Sydney and Melbourne derbies to kick-off WBBL hub season

There will be a WBBL village created at the Sydney Olympic Park that will house all eight teams

New Zealand home international summer gets green light, but Australia limited-overs tour postponed

The limited-overs tour across the Tasman early next year proved too difficult to schedule due to quarantine requirements

Eddie Byrom revels in 'career-best day' as Somerset edge into ascendancy

Sam Cook five-for keeps Essex in the hunt for trophy despite key century on second day

KL Rahul's 132 sets up Kings XI Punjab's crushing defeat of Royal Challengers Bangalore

Kings XI's twin legspinners Ravi Bishnoi and M Ashwin exploited a right-hander heavy Royal Challengers line-up to take three wickets apiece

Somerset take charge at Lord's through Eddie Byrom hundred

Eddie Byrom's first century against county opposition led Somerset to 301 all out at Lord's

Thursday, September 24, 2020

ECB clarify player retention plans for postponed Hundred

Window for negotiation opened ahead of mini-draft ahead of postponed maiden season

Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL 2020 game between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals

Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the game between KL Rahul's Kings XI Punjab and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore

West Indies take cautious approach to Deandra Dottin's bowling comeback

Coach reveals allrounder only began 'return-to-bowling' programme upon arrival in England

Stephen Fleming - 'Chennai Super Kings still trying to find the right balance'

CSK coach plays down concerns over Dhoni's form

PSL franchises seek legal action against PCB over financial model of league

They have submitted a law suit in the Lahore High Court

PCB withdraws Balochistan first XI coach Faisal Iqbal from National T20 Cup after PIA denies NOC

The former Pakistan batsman also breached quarantine protocols for domestic cricket

Where and when to watch KXIP vs RCB live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 24, 2020

How, where and when to watch Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore live match at 7:30 PM IST on September 24, 2020

Former Australia batsman Dean Jones dies aged 59

He is understood to have suffered a massive heart attack

Australia's women shine light on Aboriginal deaths in custody

Australia will carry a giant silk adorned with the Walkabout Wickets logo onto Allan Border Field and then form a barefoot circle with New Zealand

All-round Sophie Molineux delivers warm-up win for Australia after Sophie Devine cuts loose

Amy Satterthwaite made 48 in her first innings for 18 months before a late collapse cost New Zealand

Dinesh Karthik: 'Unfair to judge Pat Cummins on one match'

KKR captain wants to give time to his senior bowler to find his groove

Men's state squads for 2020-21 Australia domestic season

After confirmation of the early rounds of the Sheffield Shield, a reminder of each states' list

Sheffield Shield to start next month with four rounds in Adelaide hub

Current champions New South Wales will begin their campaign on October 22

MS Dhoni in focus even as Delhi Capitals look to reset wretched record

The Capitals have won only two games against the Chennai Super Kings since 2013

Cricket Australia juggles flight and quarantine challenges to get Mitchell Marsh home

The current hope is that Marsh will be available for the Sheffield Shield which will start next month

Injury, illness, selection: the ups and downs of Mitchell Marsh

The allrounder faces another period on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury in his first IPL outing

Ben Cutting leaves Brisbane Heat for Sydney Thunder: 'We probably didn't see eye to eye on a few things'

The allrounder has signed a two-year deal with his new club after being an original Heat player

Sarah Glenn on England Women role: 'I want to be a genuine allrounder'

Spinner stakes her claim with Player-of-the-Match performance

Eddie Byrom resists for Somerset as autumn weather seizes the day

Essex seamers thrive in challenging conditions as Lord's stages first first-class match of season

Rohit Sharma's heroics take Mumbai Indians to first win in UAE

Knight Riders' chase never hit top gear as Mumbai quicks bowled to plans

Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL 2020 game between Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

West Indies win toss, bowl first against England in 2nd T20I, both sides unchanged

England lead the series 1-0 after 47-run victory in opening match

Aaron Finch feels Josh Philippe can succeed in finisher role

"I think he's someone who has got so much talent that he can play a number of roles."

Tom Curran braced for more Sharjah mayhem after six-laden opening match

England seamer happy to get one over brother in high-scoring contest against CSK

Abu Jayed tests positive for Covid-19

Bangladesh quick to be treated in isolation and will undergo further tests over the next few days

Shaheen Afridi 'focusing on all formats' with red-ball cricket 'not going anywhere'

The fast bowler is keen to maintain his fitness in order to play all three formats for Pakistan

Royal Challengers Bangalore's lower order, Kings XI Punjab's death bowling in sharp focus

The presence of a number of Karnataka players and Kumble in the Kings XI camp spices up this contest

Multan, Rawalpindi to host Pakistan's white-ball series against Zimbabwe

Series "strengthens Pakistan's reputation as a safe and secure country but also a healthy one," says PCB

KKR vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the game between Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians and Dinesh Karthik's Kolkata Knight Riders

Hamstring niggle likely to keep Ambati Rayudu out for one more game

Chennai Super Kings optimistic about having Rayudu, as well as Dwayne Bravo, for their fourth match

Mitchell Marsh out of IPL 2020, Sunrisers Hyderabad name Jason Holder as replacement

The Australian hurt his ankle during the team's IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore

BCCI chooses not to renew contracts of 11 National Cricket Academy coaches

"There is no cricket (because of Covid-19), so they probably don't want to continue with us," one of the coaches said

Sanju Samson: I worked on my range-hitting skills during break

"I've been working hard on my fitness, diet and training, and on my strength, because my game relies a lot on power-hitting"

All the BBL squads and signings for the 2020-21 season

Keep track of all the BBL player movement ahead of the new season

World's best Beth Mooney bolsters her self-belief ahead of new challenges

Among Australia's new targets is the record of 21 consecutive ODI victories held by the men's team

No fans for Blast knock-outs as ECB warn of 'severe' consequences of further lockdown measures

UK Government confirm postponement of return of fans to stadiums from October 1

Gambhir slams Dhoni's decision to bat at No. 7: 'Makes no sense to me'

Says 'this is not what you call leading from the front' in cutting review of CSK's innings on ESPNcricinfo's Time Out

MS Dhoni says lack of game time the reason why he batted at No. 7 for Chennai Super Kings

Dhoni felt that the start the Super Kings got wasn't good enough in a tall chase, and also said the team needed to do a better job at not bowling no-balls

Somerset talent drain is by-product of success, says captain Tom Abell

Departures of Overton, Bess, Buttler, and absence of Banton unavoidable, says captain

IPL 2020: Sanju Samson, Steven Smith, Jofra Archer help Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings in battle of sixes

A total of 33 sixes were hit, which tied the IPL record for most sixes in a match

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians

Rod Bransgrove warns against 'knee-jerk' reforms to County Championship structure

Hampshire chairman says sanctity of first-class format must be protected for future seasons

Power-packed Kolkata Knight Riders look to extend Mumbai Indians' winless UAE streak

Nathan Coulter-Nile might be in line to make the playing XI after missing the first game through injury

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals' Kagiso Rabada shares the secret behind his Super Over success

Rabada has bowled nine Super Over deliveries in the IPL. Off them, he has conceded only nine runs while taking three wickets

Cream rises to the top as Bob Willis Trophy gets a final to savour

Essex and Somerset prepare to do battle for the one-off Bob Willis Trophy final at Lord's

'I like to take on the big players' - Trent Boult on the Andre Russell challenge

Bowling in the death overs "definitely the biggest challenge in T20 cricket," says the Mumbai Indians quick

Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the game between MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings and Steven Smith's Rajasthan Royals

'The pain has settled' and scans are 'encouraging' - R Ashwin on shoulder injury

"When I fell, I felt more frustration than pain," says Delhi Capitals spinner

'We can't let this crisis narrow our ambition' - Clare Connor

ECB's managing director of women's cricket offers a ringside view into the sport's administration

IPL 2020 injury list: When will Kane Williamson, R Ashwin, Mitchell Marsh return to action?

A ready reckoner of all the players who have suffered injuries so far in the tournament

Alex Carey fights against Josh Philippe's rising tide in wicketkeeper succession

Carey's first one-day hundred came at a crucial personal time but his position as Tim Paine's understudy in the Test side could yet be challenged

Alyssa Healy aims to develop 360-degree strokeplay: 'You might see some new things from me'

The Australia wicketkeeper-batter wants to be able to score 360 degrees around the wicket

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

Meg Lanning named Melbourne Stars captain for WBBL, club sign Bhavi Devchand

The Stars have completed their squad for the new season by signing allrounder Bhavi Devchand

Tammy Beaumont 'had a word' with herself after doubting her place in England team

Restored opener grabs her chance at home against West Indies

Mitchell Marsh sustains ankle injury in Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL opener

"Doesn't look great," says David Warner of the allrounder's injury

Virat Kohli: 'Yuzvendra Chahal was the one who changed the game'

RCB captain lauded his team's bowling attack, adding that they never let negativity seep in even during tough phases

Kane Williamson injury exposes gaping hole in Sunrisers Hyderabad middle order

David Warner has backed his young batsmen to come good, despite a collapse against RCB in their IPL 2020 opener

Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL game between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings

Yuzvendra Chahal three-for, Sunrisers Hyderabad collapse hand Royal Challengers Bangalore win

Sunrisers' inexperienced middle order hurt them big time as they collapsed spectacularly from 121 for 2 in a chase of just 164

Monday, September 21, 2020

England win toss, bat against West Indies, Tammy Beaumont to open with Danni Wyatt

England stick with side that beat West Indies in group stage of T20 World Cup in March, Dottin returns for Windies

Mithali Raj: India women cricketers 'anxious', 'don't know for what we're training'

"Sometimes we do feel there's no sense of purpose if we don't have competitive cricket or any international series, even domestic"

Sam Curran's performance 'takes pressure off rushing Dwayne Bravo back' - Stephen Fleming

The West Indies allrounder is recovering from a knee injury

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the game between David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore

Chennai Super Kings look to make it two-in-two against depleted Rajasthan Royals

Steve Smith has recovered for the Royals, while Ruturaj Gaikwad is back in training for the Super Kings

Jamie Porter puts England snub on back-burner as more Essex glory beckons

Seamer targets fourth first-class trophy in five seasons in Bob Willis Final at Lord's

Steven Smith available for first game against CSK, confirms coach Andrew McDonald

Smith did 'a bit of zig-zag running' on Sunday and will be hitting the nets in Sharjah on Monday

'I'm trying to be the best Jack Leach I can be'

Spinner prepared for Bob Willis Final showdown after working on his game in lockdown

Boxing, family, perspective: Justin Langer's plans to handle the era of cricket hubs

Australia's players and staff face months of moving from one bubble to another to put the season on

Steven Smith ruled out of England series after first game: 'We saw how unwell he looked' - Langer

The batsman was struck by a throwdown before the first ODI and was still struggling with concussion days later

Kings XI Punjab lodge appeal over 'short run', say could 'cost a playoff berth'

The incident occurred in the 19th over of Kings XI's Super Over thriller against Delhi Capitals on Sunday

Cricket for some, not for all - where does the women's game stand?

As top-level women's cricket resumes this week, what's the state of the game among the major nations after six months of Covid-19 hiatus?

CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad resumes training after negative Covid-19 tests

It is unclear if this makes him eligible for selection for Super Kings' second game against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday.

Kings XI Punjab's Mayank Agarwal: 'Hurts to not close off the game'

Kings XI batsman credits Stoinis for telling impact

Delhi Capitals claim Super-Over win after Marcus Stoinis' late magic with bat and ball

Mayank Agarwal almost took Kings XI Punjab home, but Stoinis stole a tie out of nowhere before Kagiso Rabada bossed the Super Over

Nat Sciver searches for T20 tempo as England women's summer finally arrives

Sciver led England's run charts at T20 World Cup but keen to work on "a few tactical things"

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore

Sunday, September 20, 2020

R Ashwin dislocates left shoulder in Delhi Capitals' IPL 2020 opener

Offspinner hurt his left shoulder while putting in a dive off his own bowling

Joe Root's 60 not out leads Yorkshire to consolation win

Root and Harry Brook seal win after Tom Wood impresses for Derbyshire

Colin Ackermann leads with ball to drag Leicestershire into quarter-finals

Arron Lilley, Nick Welch impress before Lancashire mess up run chase

Durham bow out as Nottinghamshire strangle run chase defending 150

Imad Wasim chips in with runs, wickets and run-outs as Notts confirm top spot

Northants pull off remarkable win to edge quarter-final spot ahead of Bears

Tom Taylor's debut fifty seals 192 chase to overshadow Adam Hose's maiden T20 ton

Dan Douthwaite cameo powers Glamorgan despite Hamish Rutherford ton

Allrounder hits 23 not out off six balls to complete 191 chase against Worcestershire

Last-ball defeat sends Somerset out as Ian Cockbain sets up Gloucestershire win

Tom Smith hits final ball for four to seal home quarter against Northants

Sussex secure home quarter-final as George Garton stars again

Garton leads recovery from 59 for 5 after taking four wickets to restrict Essex

Bangladesh player shows 'classical Covid-like symptoms', isolated from training camp

BCB says those who came in close contact with the infected player have also been isolated

Squad tweaks in place, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad look to make early gains

Overall, the Sunrisers hold only a slender 8-6 lead in head-to-head contests

Shaheen Shah Afridi's four wickets in four balls to end Hampshire's losing streak

Left-armer finishes with 6 for 19 to end a disappointing season with a flourish

Jason Roy, Laurie Evans seal top spot for Surrey

Liam Plunkett's 3 for 19 restricts Kent to 159 on slow Oval surface

DRS to make maiden appearance in a women's bilateral series when West Indies play in England

"I think potentially not having it (reviews) affects the spectacle of the game," says Heather Knight

Rashid Khan: Players 'who can enjoy the most and keep mentally fresh' will be successful

Sunrisers spinner talks about bowling to Kohli and de Villiers, the forced break, role of spinners in the UAE, and more

Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the game between Shreyas Iyer's Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul's Kings XI Punjab

Pat Cummins' advice to Kamlesh Nagarkoti: 'Stay patient and believe you can play till 36 or 37'

The Indian quick hasn't played top-flight cricket since 2018 because of injuries

Mumbai has six venues, ready to host Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy - MCA official to Sourav Ganguly

There has been no word from the BCCI on the 2020-21 domestic season in recent weeks

Shane Watson: India lost out by not selecting Ambati Rayudu for 2019 World Cup

Piyush Chawla, Sam Curran and Faf du Plessis come in for praise from the allrounder too

Jos Buttler to miss Rajasthan Royals' opening IPL 2020 match

He is currently serving a mandatory quarantine after arriving in Dubai with his family

David Warner: 'Moving from one bio-bubble to another quite a challenge'

"In Australia, we can go out, play golf and drive a car. Hopefully, we can do some recreational stuff [here too]"

West Indies, England Women to take a knee in all games of T20I series

West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor says 'it means a lot' to have support of England side for Black Lives Matter

'It was just a psychological aspect' - MS Dhoni on promoting Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran

'One or two [sixes], then it is easier for the batsmen to follow,' says CSK captain

Injured Dwayne Bravo likely to be unavailable for one more game for Chennai Super Kings

"Dwayne was injured so he is probably out for the first two games," coach Stephen Fleming said after the opening match

Unbeaten Sarah Bryce century wraps up Lightning campaign with comfortable win over Sparks

Eve Jones' 115 not out is in vain against Lightning's chart-topping 303 for 5

Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL game between Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab

Georgia Hennessy strikes brilliant century as Western Storm defeat Sunrisers

Alex Griffiths smashes 80, shares match-winning stand of 155 as Storm finish on a high

Saturday, September 19, 2020

Lauren Bell's four-for keeps Southern Vipers undefeated heading into final

Bell returns from Englnad bubble with 4-36 as Vipers defeat South East Stars, despite Chloe Brewer's 79

Andre Russell ideal for 'last ten overs of a T20 game' - Brendon McCullum

Kolkata Knight Riders coach calls new recruit Eoin Morgan "probably the best middle-order batsman in the short period"

Northern Diamonds defeat North West Thunder to seal place in final

Beth Langston's 3-18 and Sterre Kalis' unbeaten 55 take Thunder over the line and into decider against Southern Vipers

Mahmudullah, Rubel Hossain in Bangladesh's 29-member preliminary squad for Sri Lanka tour

Among the first-time picks for the Tests are Mohammad Saifuddin and Mahedi Hasan

Work-in-progress Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab face off with much to prove

Sunday might tell us how smartly these two teams - of three to have never won the IPL - manage their resources

Mumbai Indians v CSK, IPL 2020 - Live Report

All the buzz from the IPL 2020 curtain-raiser, on ESPNcricinfo's live blog

India v England Tests, IPL 2021 could be held in the UAE

BCCI and Emirates Cricket Board sign agreement to "boost cricketing ties" between the two boards

Ricky Ponting: 'Expecting Rishabh Pant to once again have a really big impact on IPL'

"I am really excited about what our batting group can bring to the IPL this year," the coach said

Craig McMillan not to join Bangladesh for Sri Lanka tour due to family tragedy

McMillan was to join the Bangladesh squad later this month but has lost his father

Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews feared women's cricket had ended for the year

"I started playing cricket with my cousins, the boys, just to keep active," vice-captain Dottin said

Andy Balbirnie's 99* dents Gloucestershire run towards home quarter-final

Glamorgan seal only their third victory of campaign against Central Group leaders

Sam Hain seals local rivalry as Bears stay in knock-out contention

Rutherford's fireworks in vain as Worcestershire falls 16 runs short in derby encounter

Somerset steal up on Northants in quarter-final race after spinners impress

Lewis Goldsworthy claims important wickets before Tom Abell and Tom Lammonby seal chase

Fake fielding penalty costs Notts as Colin Ackermann seals run-chase

Colin Ackermann half-century seals chase with ball to spare after Mullaney controversy

Lancashire crushed on used wicket as Durham keep knock-out hopes alive

Matty Potts excels with the ball after Alex Lees sets Durham's innings with gritty 67 not out

Friday, September 18, 2020

Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL 2020 opener between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians

Jack Leaning steadies Kent nerves to cement South Group second spot

Defending champions' lean run continues in tight loss at Canterbury

George Garton follows four-for with match-winning blitz as Sussex stay on track

Strikes Steven Finn for 20 in penultimate over to avert Sussex wobble

Reece Topley topples Covid-stricken Hampshire in nine-wicket rout

Jacks and Evans romp to nine-wicket win as Surrey stayed at the summit of South Group

IPL 2020: New venues, new tactics, new experience

What can we expect from the tournament? Here's a primer

South Africa opens borders but international sport remains locked down

The country has moved to the most relaxed stage of its lockdown, but fans cannot visit stadiums yet

Bypassed for meeting with Imran Khan, Ehsan Mani summons Misbah-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali

PCB chairman displeased at being bypassed by the head coach and selector and Test captain

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming: 'It's like every game is an away game'

The CSK coach, though, is confident they can pick "the right side for the right conditions"

Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians - El Clasico to kick off an IPL unlike any other

The gala - minus the fans - is about to get underway, and it starts with two teams with seven titles between them

Kate Cross: 'I can't go off the pitch with a broken nail, I know the comments that will get made'

Seamer once again keen to show people what they could have missed as England Women take on West Indies

Commercial pressure takes Cricket Australia's Seven-Foxtel fight behind closed doors

Broadcasters are pushing for a discount in their belief the value of cricket has diminished due to Covid-19

Dan Christian signing boosts depth of depending BBL champions Sydney Sixers

The allrounder will add a fourth BBL club to his extensive list of T20 teams

Liam Livingstone leads Lancashire into quarter-finals despite all-round Joe Root show

England Test captain takes 2 for 25 and scores 64 but Yorkshire go down by seven runs

England, West Indies Women will suppport Black Lives Matter during T20I series

Heather Knight says players want to rebuild momentum for women's game after long wait

Ben Duckett, Chris Nash keep Notts' unbeaten start intact against Derbyshire

Pair's unbroken stand of 98 brings eight-wicket win over Derbyshire, boosts Outlaws' North Group lead

Jason Gillespie surprised England, Australia did not take a knee but backs 'genuine intent for change'

Gillespie also identifies with experiences of fellow Indigenous Australian player Dan Christian

Thursday, September 17, 2020

KKR's Nitish Rana wants to 'imbibe' Eoin Morgan's leadership qualities

Rana also expects Pat Cummins' experience to help the franchise's uncapped Indian fast bowlers

Varying quarantine period for IPL-bound players from England bubble

England, Australia players to isolate themselves for a period between one and six days after landing in the UAE

IPL-bound England players counselled to be on guard against burn-out by Chris Silverwood

England coach wants players to keep in touch as they exchange one bio-secure environment for another

CSA, SASCOC at impasse over forensic report disclosure disagreement

SASCOC will take further action against the cricket board if the full report is not made available to them

Virat Kohli: This IPL, we're playing to bring smiles back on people's faces

Rohit Sharma, Mahela Jayawardene admit mental challenges of being in bubble, laud Mumbai Indians arrangements

England should be proud of ensuring the show did go on - Chris Silverwood

Against all the odds, England completed their full schedule of 18 international fixtures this summer

Suspended UAE batsman Ashfaq Ahmed: 'I have done absolutely nothing wrong'

The ICC on Sunday had charged him and pacer Amir Hayat with five counts of breaching its anti-corruption rules

Rohit Sharma: 'I opened for entire tournament last year and will continue to do that'

Mahela Jayawardene, the Mumbai Indians head coach, also said that Sharma and de Kock would continue as openers despite Lynn joining the squad

ICC ODI Rankings: Chris Woakes moves to second among allrounders, fourth among bowlers

Jofra Archer reached a career-best tenth on the latest ODI rankings for bowlers

Steven Smith's extended concussion symptoms leave Rajasthan Royals with question mark

Smith will be landing in the UAE on Thursday; franchise still confident he will be ready for their first game on September 22

Ricky Ponting expects UAE pitches to 'offer a bit more bounce' despite slowness

And that, says Delhi Capitals' coach, will suit his side's bowling line-up well

BCCI signs up Sportradar to detect betting irregularities during IPL 2020

UK-based company apparently tracks odds of at least 600 independent bookmakers to detect anomalies in betting patterns

Shane Jurgensen to remain New Zealand bowling coach until 2022

New deal to make Jurgensen the longest serving NZ coach with nine years at the helm

Glenn Maxwell's masterpiece hatched in Melbourne lockdown

The allrounder is now very clear on what his role is for Australia after plenty of time chatting with captain Aaron Finch

Katherine Brunt and Nat Sciver join Melbourne Stars for WBBL

Allrounder Sciver was England's leading run-scorer at the T20 World Cup earlier this year

Bursting of England's bubble shows how long the road to 2023 will be

First home ODI series defeat since 2015 reveals areas for improvement in World Cup cycle

Matty Potts, Paul Coughlin seal Durham win over Covid-depleted Yorkshire

Dawid Malan out first ball as Yorkshire slump to 104 all out

Babar Azam hits career-best 114 not out as Somerset cruise to victory

Babar becomes third-quickest to 5000 T20 runs as Somerset maintain quarter-final bid

Surrey win fifth on the bounce, beating Sussex to confirm quarter-finals spot

Will Jacks, Jamie Overton guide Surrey to victory over Sussex

Aron Nijjar strangles Hampshire run chase after Tom Westley leads Essex charge

Sorry Hampshire slump to fifth defeat in a row as holders keep quarter-final hopes alive

Middlesex dent Kent's qualification hopes with tense two-run win

Tom Helm the bowling hero, as Joe Cracknell stars with the bat

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Georgia Elwiss ruled out as England women name T20I squad for West Indies series

Sophia Dunkley and Katie George added to T20 World Cup squad

Imran Khan rejects PCB delegation plea to reinstate department cricket in Pakistan

Prime Minister says he convinced Misbah, Ali and Hafeez with "great difficulty" on new system's virtues

AB de Villiers sees his younger self in Josh Philippe

"I watched him play for the Sydney Sixers. He takes the new ball on, he is a very talented player"

Yorkshire player's positive Covid-19 test rules three team-mates out of Blast group games

David Willey, Matt Fisher, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Josh Poysden ruled out for rest of group stage

Sri Lanka Cricket proposes split quarantine to Bangladesh Cricket Board

Series unlikely to start until mid-October as SLC seeks further clarity from government

England win toss, bat first in final ODI against Australia as Steven Smith misses out again

Aaron Finch says Smith felt "a little bit groggy" after his net on Tuesday

CSA distances itself from Independent director Kula-Ameyaw after tweet against Momentum

The Tweet appeared to remind Momentum of the money CSA has invested in it and raised questions about its transformation record

Jason Gillespie condemns Yorkshire league chairman's attack on Azeem Rafiq

Former head coach says letter from Roger Pugh was 'almost excusing' the issue of racism

PCB signs three-year broadcast deal with PTV

The deal ends a brief period of uncertainty as the PCB's five-year deal with Ten Sports ended earlier this year

Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad unavailable for IPL 2020 opener against Mumbai Indians

Gaikwad was one of the two players who had tested positive for Covid-19 from the CSK contingent

IPL 2020 full coverage: Interviews, quizzes, analyses and more

The best of ESPNcricinfo's content from the IPL 2020 season

Saif Hassan returns positive again in second Covid-19 test

The second test was taken exactly seven days after the Bangladesh batsman first tested positive

Justin Langer casts doubt on Steven Smith's return after 'rusty' net session

Australia will make a decision shortly before the start of the deciding match

Hamish Rutherford fifty steers Worcestershire to victory over Northamptonshire

Eight-run victory piles more pressure on Northants' stalling campaign

Derbyshire pull off first victory of season to dent Leicestershire's quarter-final bid

Foxes' four-run loss hits chances of sealing spot as one of the third-placed sides chasing qualification

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Matt Taylor puts Gloucestershire on brink of quarters after Ian Cockbain blitz

Cockbain steps up against Birmingham once more as Gloucestershire consolidate top spot

Chris Woakes: 'Teams have realised we can win from any position'

England gunning to extend unbeaten home run in ODIs after thrilling fightback in second match

South Africa loses ODI sponsor Momentum

The financial services company will continue to sponsor the women's national team until 2023

England players cannot be exempt from ECB cuts, says Chris Woakes

ECB redundancies overshadow final ODI as central contracts loom for England players

Crisis in South Africa: No clarity on task team details after CSA-SASCOC meeting

Government body also wants cricket board to make public the forensic report used to sack Thabang Moroe as CEO

England v Australia 2020, 3rd ODI, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Our fantasy suggestions for the third ODI between England and Australia

Tom Taylor: Northamptonshire win race for Leicestershire allrounder's signature

25-year-old Taylor rejected an improved deal at Grace Road

Official confirmation of Pakistan tour 'imminent' - ZC chairman Mukuhlani

Zimbabwe Cricket are set to obtain government clearance to visit Pakistan for a limited-overs series next month

Rashid Khan: Our dream is to win the T20 World Cup

Speaking to R Ashwin, the legspinner said Afghanistan have the talent in all departments to pull off the feat

Great escape gives England chance to maintain formidable home record

Can Australia bounce back from their horror collapse when they had the series for the taking?

Sadashiv Patil, the former India allrounder, dies aged 86

The former allrounder played one Test for India and had also led Maharashtra in Ranji Trophy

ECB announce 62 job cuts as Covid realities hit home

Board acts to reduce workforce by 20 percent amid fears that pandemic effects will be lasting

Steven Smith firming for place in series decider

"He did all his running yesterday, worked hard as part of the protocols, he has ticked every box at the moment," coach Langer said

Women's Hundred players given option for contract roll-over

Decision taken to offer 'maximum security' following combined £7 million earnings loss in 2020

Black Lives Matter: Justin Langer accepts Michael Holding's criticism about not taking a knee

"If it looked like there was a lack of respect there, that certainly wasn't the intention of our team"

Seven and Foxtel won't pay full rights fee to Cricket Australia as broadcast dispute escalates

The move pushes the situation further towards a possible court room

All the BBL squads and signings for the 2020-21 season

Keep track of all the BBL player movement ahead of the new season

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

Dane Vilas sees Lancashire home after Matt Parkinson's vital breakthroughs

Yorkshire rue Covid-related absence of four first-choice players

Hashim Amla, Will Jacks play velvet glove and iron fist to send Surrey top

Middlesex fall to derby defeat in final Lord's appearance of summer

Monday, September 14, 2020

Dan Lawrence delivers to break Essex's title-defence duck

Essex earn first win of tournament to keep slim knock-out hopes alive

Zak Crawley continues Ageas Bowl love affair as Kent defeat Hampshire

New England batsman smashes unbeaten 108 off 54 balls to lead Kent's charge

Will leaving out Chris Gayle give Kings XI Punjab better balance?

Rahul, Pooran and Maxwell can take pitches out of the equation, but there are question marks over their death bowling

Jofra Archer admits that life in England's bubble has taken its toll

Fast bowler may withdraw from BBL after 87 days in bio-security, longer than any player

Michael Holding 'doesn't know anything that's going on' - Jofra Archer on England's racism stance

Fast bowler welcomes clampdown on online abuse but says more needs to be done

Independent adjudicator for Saleem Malik sting operation appeal set

An independent adjudicator has been appointed to hear the appeal in the case involving a sting operation potentially implicating Saleem Malik in April 2000

Incumbent Linda Zondi not on shortlist to be South Africa's convener of selectors

Among the new convener's most pressing early task will be to appoint a new men's Test captain

Adam Zampa: Australia 'can learn a lot' from England

Praised the 'disciplined' England bowlers and underlined his admiration for fellow wristspinners Adil Rashid and India's Yuzvendra Chahal

'Door is open' for Sreesanth to play for us - Kerala coach Tinu Yohannan

Since lockdown was lifted partially, Sreesanth has been training with the Kerala Under-23 team at a KCA facility

BCB president Nazmul Hassan says no to SLC's 14-day quarantine requirement

The two teams are scheduled to play a World Test Championship series in Sri Lanka starting October 23

Brisbane Heat sign up Tom Cooper for next two Big Bash Leagues

"He's adaptable and has the game to be a success in differing environments and roles," says Heat coach Darren Lehmann

Spectators set for return to Australian cricket - with minimal cheering

Women's series between Australia and New Zealand later this month to have a limited crowd

Jofra Archer v David Warner: 10 matches, seven dismissals - a new duel evolves

After becoming Stuart Broad's bunny in last year's Ashes, the Australia opener now has his hands full with another England quick

'No excuse' for Australia as they fulfill their own pessimistic prophecy

The final ten overs with the ball were also costly as England's lower order was able to fight back

England's bowling plan was 'attack, attack, attack' - Chris Woakes after thrilling win

Jofra Archer and Sam Curran also instrumental in scripting improbable fightback

Sunday, September 13, 2020

Prem Sisodiya leads rout as Northants are crushed by Glamorgan

All out for 98 as Timm van der Gugten also picks up three cheap wickets

Sam Hain seals local spoils to all but end Worcestershire's knock-out hopes

Jake Libby continues fine form by top-scoring with 63 in six-wicket loss

Georgia Adams smashes 154 not out as Vipers strike again

Record RHF innings sets up impressive total of 288 for 1 in 32-run victory

Eve Jones' 77 seals Central Sparks win to keep North Group alive

Dutch international Sterre Kalis hits 87 in vain as Diamonds suffer first loss

Inexperienced middle order the weak link for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's form will be critical, while Mohammad Nabi may have a bigger role to play this season

Nottinghamshire consolidate top spot as Joe Clarke's form continues

Winless Derbyshire fall short in chase despite Wayne Madsen's half-century

Matty Potts puts Durham back into knock-out contention

Ben Raine half-century seals comfortable six-wicket win

Benny Howell announces injury return with victory-sealing cameo

Rookie Will Smeed hits valiant 82 in reply, but Somerset lose by 11 runs

Alice Capsey anchors chase as Stars cruise to six-wicket win

Captain Farrant claims three cheap wickets to put Sunrisers on the back foot

Alex Hartley four-for steals Lightning's Thunder

Kathryn Bryce four-for in vain as batting collapses in 72-run defeat

Shane Warne reappointed Rajasthan Royals mentor

He will work with fellow Australians Andrew McDonald and Steven Smith

England win toss, bat first, Curran brothers in for Mark Wood and Moeen Ali, Australia unchanged

Australia lead series 1-0

UAE players Amir Hayat and Ashfaq Ahmed suspended for breaching ICC anti-corruption code

The two cricketers have been charged with five counts of breaching the code

Jharkhand Premier League set to start on September 15

There has been no sanctioned cricket in India since March, and it remains unclear if the BCCI has given its go-ahead to the latest T20 tournament

John Simpson inspires Middlesex as they maintain quarter-final hopes

Wicketkeeper hits quickfire 30 then contributes three catches, a stumping and a run-out in 19-run win

Umar Gul: We need departmental cricket back in Pakistan

Misbah-ul-Haq says cricketers who have lost livelihoods shouldn't be left "deserted" by the PCB and the government

England v Australia 2020, 2nd ODI, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

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Saturday, September 12, 2020

How Brendon McCullum used the Last Dance to spur Trinbago Knight Riders

Sikandar Raza says the coach challenged the side by saying they had "a lot in common with Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls"

Delray Rawlins' all-round showing helps Sussex take over at top of South Group

Rawlins scores 62 not out from 33 balls as Sussex see off Kent by eight wickets

Sam Billings ready to do away with understudy tag as he seeks starring role

Billings aware he is keeping spot warm for Ben Stokes but keen to press case in T20Is, Tests

Mitchell Marsh 'confident' of Australia role as opportunity knocks again

Allrounder hoping to become key cog at No. 5 as Australia build towards 2023

Mohammed Shami: IPL 2020 will prepare India players for Australia tour

Having played a practice match in the UAE, the Kings XI quick feels players are regaining their rhythm

Opposing gameplans collide as England seek lessons in defeat

Australia will wait on fitness of Steven Smith and Mitchell Starc as they eye series win

BCB CEO: SLC says Bangladesh need one week quarantine in Sri Lanka

BCB happy to adhere to directives of Sri Lanka's local health authorities

South Africa Olympics body to ICC: Our intervention is not government interference

SASCOC has offered to meet with the ICC to provide assurance of its independence

Ali Khan joins Kolkata Knight Riders as Harry Gurney replacement

He becomes the first USA player to feature in the IPL, and was part of Trinbago's unbeaten run in CPL 2020

Australia men's squad to quarantine and train at Adelaide Oval on return from England

The ground now has an onsite hotel which will part of the biosecure bubble, meanwhile discussions are ongoing about arrangements for the India tour

Joe Clarke confirms fiery form as Notts overwhelm Lancashire

Eighteen-ball half-century sets agenda in run-chase at Trent Bridge

Combination questions for Rajasthan Royals with Ben Stokes doubtful

Middle-order balance is at stake, but they'll be hoping their youth investment pays off

Explainer - What South Africa's cricket crisis is all about

With the CSA board asked to step aside, South African cricket has hit rock bottom. What went wrong?

Chris Dent sets tone before Gloucestershire spinners seal top spot

Van Buuren, Smith strangle run chase as Northants lose top-of-table clash

Laurie Evans powers Surrey to high-scoring last-ball victory

Essex's defence of Blast title effectively over after failure to post 200-plus costs dear

Sophie Luff, Georgia Hennessy steer Western Storm in comfortable chase

Stand of 162 for third wicket sees Storm to third win of the competition

Sarah Bryce, Bethan Ellis power Lightning to victory with record stand

Sparks fall short after powerful batting onslaught from Lightning openers

Combination questions for Rajasthan Royals with Ben Stokes doubtful

Middle-order balance is at stake, but they'll be hoping their youth investment pays off

Friday, September 11, 2020

Georgia Adams leads from the front for Southern Vipers to extend winning run

Sunrisers still to get off the mark in RHF Trophy after 49-run defeat

Ricky Ponting's instructions to Delhi Capitals: 'Go easy, not lazy'

Iyer said it was a welcome relief to get back to training after five months of lockdown

Steven Smith a doubt for second ODI after sustaining blow to head in practice



Tony Opatha, who led Sri Lanka's rebel tour to South Africa in 1982, dies

He is remembered as arguably Sri Lanka's finest seam bowlers of the 1970s

David Hussey: Kuldeep Yadav is 'at the top of his game'

KKR's mentor also termed Kuldeep's compatriot Sunil Narine as the "best T20 bowler in the world"

BCCI's AGM postponed indefinitely due to the pandemic

The meeting cannot be held online as per the rules under which the BCCI is registered as a society

Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Shakib Al Hasan, Munaf Patel among international players in LPL auction

In all, the five franchises will bid for around 150 players with a buying cap of five international players per team

Shubman Gill on leadership role at KKR: Want to be 'voice of the people who have just come in'

The 21-year-old is clear on how he wants to contribute after being given the responsibility by coach Brendon McCullum

SASCOC to appoint task team to investigate CSA imminently

Will be done without input from CSA's Members Council, after a meeting between the two did not go ahead

England choose to bowl, Steven Smith missing for Australia due to blow to head

England included ten World Cup winners, with Sam Billings deputising for the absent Ben Stokes

Deepak Chahar gets BCCI clearance to start training from Friday

After having tested positive earlier, the CSK seamer has returned two negative tests since and has rejoined the bubble

ICC likely to approach CSA for clarification regarding Olympic Committee's interference

CSA, meanwhile, is seeking legal advice on whether SASCOC had the authority to intervene

Cricket Australia v Channel Seven: Gold Coast glow forgotten in broadcast battle

The board believe they have a strong legal position, but the key day will be next Tuesday when payment instalments are due from broadcasters

Matt Renshaw moves from Brisbane Heat to Adelaide Strikers

The left hander was the Heat's second-highest scorer in last season's tournament

Channel Seven dispute with Cricket Australia escalates towards crisis point

The broadcaster is threatening to pull out of its deal due to anger at the proposed schedule for the summer

Luke Wright 83 seals South Coast spoils for Sussex

Hampshire pay for shoddy fielding as David Wiese contributes vital runs

'Ten nights only' BBL roadshow on drawing board to navigate Covid-19

The travel and border restrictions will require a new-look schedule for the 2020-21 season

We're still the biggest show in town - BBL's first boss defends tournament

Anthony Everard was part of the original BBL planners and believes the competition remains strong for the future

Michael Holding: England, Australia reasons for not continuing to take a knee are 'lame'

ECB says it remains committed to "critical change" after comments from West Indian great

South Africa government asks CSA board to step down

A task team will investigate into the board's affairs now

Kieron Pollard four-for, Lendl Simmons 84* give Trinbago Knight Riders their fourth CPL title

The Knight Riders became the first team to go through an entire CPL season undefeated

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

Josh Philippe 'could be the solution' for Australia's ODI batting ills - Adam Gilchrist

Former wicketkeeper-batsman tips Philippe as a "catalyst for change" in Australia's approach

Alex MacDonald's 92 sets up Northern Diamonds victory over North West Thunder

Katie Levick seals 73-run victory with 3-22 as Diamonds move within one win of final berth

IPL 2020: Explosive batting KKR's biggest strength in pursuit of third IPL title

The addition of Cummins will bolster a bowling line-up that has no capped Indians

Eoin Morgan calls for new dynamic as England begin to adapt for 2023 World Cup

Old Trafford offers ideal preparation for Asian pitches, as England turn to World Cup defence

Kolkata Knight Riders' England, Australia players available for team's first match, says Venky Mysore

The group of players from both teams will arrive in the UAE from England via a charter flight on September 17, moving from one bio-bubble to another

Misbah-ul-Haq: Sarfaraz Ahmed was hesitant to play third T20I against England

The wicketkeeper-batsman was concerned that his tour would be judged on the basis of just one game

England's big guns return as Australia look to kickstart path to 2023 World Cup

Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer and Mark Wood could all play their first ODIs since the World Cup final

Aaron Finch seeks winning formula as Australia look to reset ODI record

Captain says team can't afford another sluggish start against World Champions

Neil McKenzie appointed South Africa's high performance batting consultant

CSA has also made fresh appointments for bowling lead, academy lead and U-19 coach

Jonty Rhodes signs up as Sweden's head coach

Back home in South Africa, Rhodes says the administrative chaos is affecting the side's on-field performances

KKR's Venky Mysore open to the idea of postponing mega IPL auction

Major revamp of teams scheduled for next auction, but franchises will have less than four months to plan for it after the Covid-19 delay

Calum MacLeod joins Sussex T20 Blast squad as cover for Phil Salt

Scotland batsman starred in ODI victory over England at The Grange in 2018

Cricket Australia investigates racist abuse towards Dan Christian

The posts were sent shortly after Christian had spoken on CA's Cricket Connecting Country panel

Kieron Pollard, Daren Sammy ready for 'David v Goliath' battle in final

TKR are unbeatean this season but the Zouks' are quietly confident of a maiden CPL title

All the squads and signings for the 2020-21 WBBL

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Jordan Thompson's maiden five-for sets up Yorkshire's ten-wicket win

Comprehensive win isn't enough to keep home side in contention for Bob Willis final

Young bowlers seal Lancashire win after Derbyshire batsmen make them sweat

Hartley and Morley share seven fourth-innings wickets in Lancashire's 178-run victory

Bob Willis Final to miss out on TV coverage

Scheduling clash and building works contrive to leave marquee contest as online-only event

Will Knight Riders be undefeated champions or Zouks first-time champions?

History will be made one way or another at the CPL final in 2020

Glamorgan dig deep for draw to take gloss off Ian Bell's Warwickshire farewell

Last-wicket pair hang tight after Selman's 73 establishes defiant rearguard

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Northamptonshire to host Gloucestershire in Blast after players test negative for Covid-19

Bob Willis Trophy match between the sides was abandoned after Northants player not in squad had Covid-19

Notts left ruing last-wicket stand after valiant bid to end two-year winless run

Duckett and Trego have a stab at unlikely run-chase before game is called off as a draw

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Salman Butt refuses to play National T20 Cup after Central Punjab demotes him

He was due to captain their second XI, but it didn't turn out that way

One Chennai Super Kings player who had tested positive for Covid-19 back in the fold

The international fast bowler has recovered from Covid-19 while the other player is understood to be still in quarantine

Shane Watson lauds Chennai Super Kings' 'world-class leaders' for backing him during IPL 2019

"In every other team that I've been in, I may have been dropped a couple of games before I got the runs against the Sunrisers Hyderabad"

Somerset's seamers seal Lord's berth with 60-run victory over Worcestershire

After years as county cricket's nearly-men, Somerset are ready to fight for first-class silverware

Rory Burns fifty leads Surrey to first win of Bob Willis Trophy campaign

England Test opener adds half-century to first-innings ton as Surrey defeat Sussex by six wickets

Josh Hazlewood expects 'enough red-ball cricket' before first India Test

"Hopefully I get a few games for Chennai and every time I get out there in T20 just keep taking the opportunity"

England to hold talks with Adil Rashid about Test return, Chris Silverwood says

Head coach hasn't ruled leg-spinner out of any possible tour of Sri Lanka and India in the winter

Yorkshire appoint sub-committee to investigate Azeem Rafiq racism allegations

Prominent South Asian figures asked to join review following criticism of Yorkshire response

Sophie Devine wants to 'pinch the Rose Bowl back' from Australia

New Zealand last got their hands on the trophy in 1999

Dawid Malan goes past Babar Azam to become No. 1 T20I batsman

England batsman also given call-up to the ODI squad following his good run in the T20Is

Peter Handscomb signs with Hobart Hurricanes after nine years with Melbourne Stars

He expects to bat in the top four at the Hurricanes and also provides a wicketkeeping option

Virat Kohli: This is Royal Challengers Bangalore's 'most balanced squad' since 2016

RCB captain also feels reduced travel across the tournament would make "competition more even"

Do Australia know their best middle order for T20s?

Despite the No. 1 ranking, it was the area of uncertainty heading into the England series and remains that way

Guyana Amazon Warriors crash for 55, St Lucia Zouks reach final in fewer than five overs

The Warriors record the second-lowest total in CPL history after Scott Kuggeleijn started with two wickets in the first over

Derbyshire's spirit will need to shine as run-rate rule keeps final dream flickering

Lancashire openers take command but ECB ruling gives table-toppers hope

Jordan Thompson stars with bat and ball as Yorkshire close in

Yorkshire unable to qualify for Lord's final after falling short of 400 in first innings

Dan Moriarty spins Surrey to brink of victory in final-session surge

Sussex collapse to 109 for 9 in second innings, an overnight lead of 136

Tom Lammonby carries his bat, and carries Somerset to brink of Lord's final

Rookie batsman seizes opportunity at top of order with brilliant innings-turning century

Joe Clarke century drives Notts, but Rushworth keeps elusive victory waiting



Ian Bell bows out with 90 to push Warwickshire towards farewell victory

England legend falls short of century in final first-class appearance against Glamorgan

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

CPL 2020: Hosein, Pierre and Simmons help Trinbago Knight Riders cruise into CPL final

Player of the Match Akeal Hosein took 3 for 14 to restrict Tallawahs to 107 for 7

Australia bowl first as Moeen Ali takes over as England captain

Australia ring changes too with No.1 ranking at stake in third T20I

Covid resurgence would leave global game 'in crisis', warns Ian Watmore, new ECB chairman

'Same mindset, less money' is strategy for 2021 says new incumbent, as game braces for shortfalls

Anil Kumble: Would like to see more Indian coaches in IPL

He says his being the only Indian head coach in IPL is not a true reflection of the resources in the country

Zak Crawley cuts loose for century as Kent make light work of Hampshire

Kent romp to victory by seven wickets after Podmore, Stevens star with ball

Dan Christian lifts lid on casual racism in Australian cricket

Allrounder points to throwaway comments on skin colour and a lack of cultural training for professional cricketers

Bangladesh batsman Saif Hassan tests positive for Covid-19

The team's strength and conditioning coach also in isolation after returning positive test

Essex through to Bob Willis Trophy final with convincing win over Middlesex

Sam Cook provides final-day breakthroughs to send Essex to Lord's

Shpageeza league 2020: Dawlat Zadran runs out Noor Ali Zadran at non-striker's end

Knights' Dawlat knocked the bails off in his delivery stride in the 16th over of Eagles' chase

Dillon du Preez to be assistant coach for South Africa women

Appointment of white ex-cricketer comes after CSA announced affirmative action policy for consultants

Daren Sammy: 'I would really love to finish in front of my St Lucian fans'

The St Lucia Zouks captain says he's 'closer to retirement than playing more T20 cricket'

BCCI warns of severely curtailed 2020-21 domestic season

"It's possible that there will be no domestic season at all, or we start in December-January," a BCCI official says

Ellyse Perry targets comeback at start of New Zealand series but realistic on workload

The allrounder, who injured her hamstring six months ago at the T20 World Cup, wants to be able to go full tilt in the middle

All the BBL squads and signings for the 2020-21 season

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Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings gains ally from Victoria board change

David Maddocks becoming the new chair at Cricket Victoria is likely to mean less hostility towards the governing body

Jonny Bairstow, Jason Roy and Dawid Malan in talks for BBL deals

Billy Stanlake and Daniel Worrall have become a rare BBL trade as they swap between the Strikers and Stars

Somerset scent route to final as home-grown talent prospers at New Road



Sussex rookies strike back as Rory Burns century precedes Surrey slump

Surrey on back foot at The Kia Oval after Carson and Crocombe breakthroughs

Lewis McManus unbeaten on fifty as dropped catches could prove costly for Kent

Hosts grass chances as McManus, Scriven post unbroken sixth-wicket stand of 85

Monday, September 7, 2020

Ben Duckett thrives between the showers to drive Nottinghamshire

Hosts lead by 43 with eight wickets in hand after high-octane century from opener

Yorkshire's final charge held up by rain at Headingley

Club confirm departure of Jared Warner to Gloucestershire on damp second day

Aaron Beard, Adam Wheater edge Essex towards Bob Willis final qualification

Middlesex six down and only 25 ahead in second innings as three-day finish beckons

Pakistan were on a T20I losing streak when I took over - Misbah-ul-Haq

He calls for more patience as he looks to lead Pakistan to the top of the T20I charts

World No.1 rankings face-off enlivens England, Australia dead-rubber

England will usurp their rivals at the top of the pile if they can complete 3-0 clean sweep

Two Lightning players self-isolating after breaching Covid-19 guidelines

Unidentified players will self-isolate for two weeks, missing three Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy fixtures

Afghanistan domestic coach handed five-year ban after guilty fixing plea

Noor Mohammad pleaded guilty to approaching a player to try and spot-fix in the 2019 Shpageeza Cricket League

Why Dawid Malan remains on England fringe despite absurd T20I record

After just 15 games, Malan has piled on 661 runs and passed 50 in more innings that he has not

Faf du Plessis on AB de Villiers' retirement: 'The friend in me trumped the captain in me'

"The last year was tough, because I carried a lot of what was going through the team on my shoulders"

England v Australia, 3rd T20I, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

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Flawless Trinbago Knight Riders favourites against up-and-down Jamaica Tallawahs

Tallawahs do have the resources to surprise, with spinners like Mujeeb and Lamichhane and batsmen like Andre Russell

Ashton Agar taking 'small steps' as he aims to fulfil Australia's finisher need

"It's a tough role and one I really need to improve on because it's really important at that backend of an innings"

St Lucia Zouks' offspiners key as they look to topple resurgent Guyana Amazon Warriors

Sammy's Zouks aim to reach their first final in the CPL's history

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Racism in cricket - Tabraiz Shamsi says South Africa 'stronger' after chats at culture camp

Says he has not personally experienced issues within the team, and distances team from CSA's administrative chaos

Jos Buttler to miss final England T20I for personal reasons

Buttler left England camp on Sunday but is expected to return for Australia ODIs

Mitchell Starc: Lack of cricket in last five months costing Australia

He also wants Australia's openers to bat till the end, much like Jos Buttler did in the second T20I

Western Australia quarantine snub forces India tour to the east

India's tour set to begin in Adelaide and Brisbane as WA government remains firm on a strict hotel quarantine for any international visitors

Zahir Khan, Javelle Glen choke Jamaica Tallawahs' chase in dramatic defence

The Tallawahs' middle-order collapsed despite an opening stand of 84 in pursuit of 146

Ian Bell half-century in final first-class game holds Warwickshire together

Warwickshire slump to 186 all out despite Bell 50 but Liam Norwell strikes before close

Tom Haines hundred leads inexperienced Sussex on solid first-day showing

Opener unbeaten on 105 after productive stands with Thomason and Rawlins

North leaders Derbyshire seize momentum despite Josh Bohannon 94

Lancashire recover from 2 for 2 through Josh Bohannon's five-hour 94

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals' assistant physio tests positive for Covid-19

A statement from the franchise said he has not had any contact with the players since arriving in the UAE

Trinbago Knight Riders spinners brush St Kitts & Nevis Patriots aside for tenth consecutive win

Fawad Ahmed picked up four wickets as the Patriots were bowled out for the fifth-lowest total in CPL history

Evergreen Darren Stevens bags five to put Kent on top

Hampshire dismissed for 191 but take two quick wickets as Kent begin reply

Gareth Harte, Stuart Poynter give Durham solid foundation

Century stand for fifth wicket sees Durham reach 275 for 8 at close

Essex take charge through Sam Cook four-for on 15-wicket day

Essex 108 for 5 in reply to Middlesex's 138 as they look to seal Lord's final place

Sunday, September 6, 2020

Shikhar Dhawan: Experience, batting depth of Delhi Capitals spinners a huge advantage

Opener says enforced stay in bio bubble is an opportunity to bond with teammates rather than a restriction

Tom Abell fifty anchors Somerset in top-of-table Central Group clash

Ed Barnard and Dillon Pennington share six wickets as Somerset limited to 251

Ben Coad five-for keeps Yorkshire's Bob Willis Trophy final hopes alive

Leicestershire bundled out for 124 before rain interrupts Yorkshire reply

Gloucestershire in trouble at lunch on day one before Covid-19 abandonment

Umpire Jeremy Lloyds' final first-class match ends in unusual circumstances

Bob Willis Trophy match abandoned after Northamptonshire player tests positive for Covid-19

The player was not part of the squad involved in the game in Bristol against Gloucestershire but others had been in contact with him

IPL 2020 schedule: A team-by-team guide

Who do they play? When do they play? Where do they play? Here's a ready reckoner

David Hussey open to the idea of Andre Russell batting up the order for Kolkata Knight Riders

The KKR mentor also says that Eoin Morgan's presence will be of great benefit to captain Dinesh Karthik

Both teams unchanged as Australia bat first seeking to bounce back

England can secure the series with victory after their come-from-behind win two days ago

Mumbai Indians to open IPL title defence against Chennai Super Kings in Abu Dhabi

The schedule was released only for the round-robin stage of the tournament

Phil Salt added to England ODI squad as reserve

England still hopeful Jason Roy will be fit to return after side injury

Virat Kohli has 'come back in much better shape' - RCB's fitness coach on the effects of lockdown

Shankar Basu on how Kohli kept fit during lockdown, and how RCB's return to training has been going in the UAE heat

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Jason Holder trumps Andre Russell's onslaught to leave Jamaica Tallawahs with tough semi-final

Jermaine Blackwood top-scored with 74 on a rare high-scoring day in the CPL, but the Tridents chased the runs

Ben Foakes secures London Derby spoils after Surrey spinners strangle Middlesex

Veteran offspinner Gareth Batty takes 3 for 18 before Foakes leads recovery from early stumble

Kieron Pollard powers Trinbago Knight Riders to ninth straight win

The captain blasted 42 off 21 balls and then returned to take three wickets in yet another dominant display

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Saturday, September 5, 2020

Jenny Gunn shines bright to snare Diamonds victory after Lightning look like winning

Former England star rolls back the years with unbeaten fifty

Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams set up Vipers with decisive opening stand

McCaughan scores fifty in stand with Adams worth 84 as Vipers thrash Stars by 111 runs

Sophie Luff 85, Fi Morris five-for seal crushing Western Storm win

Sunrisers stay winless after stumbling at crucial junctures

Eve Jones' knock sparks victory after Clare Boycott contains Thunder

Boycott bags four wickets as skipper's 90 seals the deal

Ian Bell: England batsman to retire at end of season

Warwickshire batsman last played international cricket in 2015

Daniel Bell-Drummond continues fine Blast form as Kent roll Essex

Spitfires skipper sets Kent off to flying start with impeccable 81 as Alex Blake adds unbeaten fifty

Yorkshire South Premier League chairman launches verbal attack on Azeem Rafiq after racism allegations

Administrator criticises former Yorkshire player in blog post

England's hard-length plan pays off at death as Chris Jordan hails bowling effort

Seamers banged ball into the pitch in the final five overs, defying conventional logic

Australia need middle-order solution as England look to take series

England pulled off a terrific comeback in the opening game, but both teams will want better batting displays

Who will fill in for Lasith Malinga, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh in IPL?

Finding players to perform the roles these giants did will not be an easy task for their franchises

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Aaron Finch and David Warner accept blame for failed chase but Australia's middle order exposed

Somehow Australia failed to scored 39 off 35 balls in the opening T20I against England

Sam Hain seals rain-reduced thriller despite Tom Lammonby fireworks

Somerset stumble in 12-over chase despite 43 not out from 20 balls from rookie

Tom Kohler-Cadmore's 85* underpins strong Yorkshire display

David Willey and Josh Poysden share six wickets at Graham Clark's half-century goes in vain

Nottinghamshire maintain unbeaten start as Alex Hales fires in small chase

Leicestershire struggle to post 123 for 8 after choosing to bat first on slow surface

Mustafizur Rahman denied NOC to play in IPL 2020

BCB says pacer will be needed for the October-November series against Sri Lanka

Friday, September 4, 2020

Australia bowl, Stoinis comes into middle order; England pick Archer, Wood

England include Dawid Malan and Tom Banton while leaving out Sam Billings

Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman to head directly to IPL from CPL

All six Afghanistan players will stay back till the end of the CPL despite clash with Shpageeza league

Keaton Jennings guides comfortable Lancashire chase

Derbyshire struggle to 98 for 7 before Lancashire coast home with 16 balls to spare

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Iqbal Qasim resigns as PCB cricket committee head

Says the role was "toothless" and the board wasn't paying heed to the committee's recommendations

Chris Dent best, Ryan Higgins four-for keep Worcestershire winless

Gloucestershire maintain good form thanks to Chris Dent's 87 from 52 balls

Harbhajan Singh: 'Family takes precedence over sport'

"CSK management were very supportive and I can't thank them enough for that," says spinner

England seamer Graham Onions forced into retirement by back injury

Lancashire bowler has taken medical advice to bring his playing career to a close

PCB amps up white-ball formats with eye on ICC tournaments in 2021-22

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy will be held in Karachi; domestic season to begin September 30

Ehsan Mani: 'Healthier' to not have next ICC chairman from 'Big Three'

PCB chairman says "ICC is crying out for more independent directors"

Harbhajan Singh opts out of IPL 2020. cites personal reasons

Becomes the second high-profile CSK player to skip the tournament after Suresh Raina

PCB amps up white-ball formats with eye on ICC tournaments in 2021-22

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy will be held in Karachi; domestic season to begin September 30