Thisara Perera's whirlwind 97 blows Dambulla Viiking away

He rescued Jaffna Stallions from 64 for 5 to set up a 66-run win

Raza Hasan 'expelled' from Quaid-e-Azam trophy after Covid-19 protocol breach

PCB's High Performance Director calls spinner's actions "irresponsible and damaging"

Looks like England have got the hang of this white-ball stuff

Both wins over SA have been hard-fought as visitors extended unbeaten run in T20I series to eight

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Fantasy suggestions for Match 8 in LPL 2020

Chris Jordan: Pressure for places is driving England's players to keep improving

Fast bowler still keen to learn on the job as England seek improvements to winning formula

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Fantasy suggestions for Match 7 in LPL 2020

Mustafizur Rahman, Liton Das help Gazi Group Chattogram to third straight win

Fortune Barishal fall short of 152 target by 10 runs

World Test Championship: Must 'go back to the drawing board' - ICC chairman Greg Barclay

"I am not quite sure whether it entirely fits the purpose and has achieved what it intended to"

ODI and WBBL final draw more than one million viewers

For Foxtel, the subscription broadcaster, the second ODI had its third-biggest viewership of all time

Mitchell, Bennett in as New Zealand bowl on Santner's captaincy debut

Shimron Hetmyer misses out for West Indies due to concussion

Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips and Lockie Ferguson named in New Zealand A squads

Ten internationals have been named across the two squads for matches against West Indies A and Pakistan

David Warner in Test fitness race, Pat Cummins rested for remaining limited-overs matches

D'Arcy Short has been called up as a replacement for Warner

Marnus Labuschagne puts hand up to open in David Warner's absence

He played an important hand in the second ODI to help build on Steven Smith's barnstorming hundred

England show big-game know-how as Dawid Malan seals another nervy win

Dawid Malan enjoys happy homecoming to Paarl as he trusts his ability to catch up after tough start

Virat Kohli concedes India were 'completely outplayed'

""I think with the ball we were not that effective. We just didn't hit the areas that we wanted to consistently."

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Fantasy suggestions for Match 6 of LPL 2020

Unchanged England bowl first, Anrich Nortje and Reeza Hendricks come in for SA

Tom Curran keeps his spot ahead of Mark Wood on scorching afternoon in Paarl

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Fantasy suggestions for Match 5 in LPL 2020

Indian domestic season 2020-21: Only Ranji Trophy, only Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 among four options

BCCI chalks out window between December 20-March 18 at six bio-secure hubs

David Warner to undergo scan for groin injury

Picks up injury while attempting to intercept the ball on the field

Glenn Phillips 'absolutely ecstatic' after landmark 46-ball century

"Being able to produce the kind of freedom in my performance was the biggest thing for me"

Australia bat in second ODI, Henriques replaces injured Stoinis

India unchanged

West Indies bowl, Mayers debuts; New Zealand bring back Sodhi

The hosts lead the three match series 1-0

Andre Russell hammers 65 off 19 balls, Colombo Kings make 96 to win five-over shootout

Russell clobbers nine fours and four sixes to put Colombo top in LPL's early standings

Sam Curran's emergence leaves brother Tom sweating on T20I spot

With Mark Wood in line for a recall in Paarl, there may only be space for one Curran in the England side

Nicholas Pooran named in West Indies A red-ball squad to face New Zealand A in December

Pooran, who has asserted his position as an exciting limited-overs batsman, has been given the chance to stake his claim for future involvement in West Indies' Test squads

Dasun Shanaka, Samit Patel hand Kandy Tuskers their second loss

The Viiking eked out a four-run win after rain brought play to an abrupt close in Hambantota

Shabnim Ismail realises dream with Meg Lanning dismissal in fiery spell

South African quick's blistering new-ball burst set tone for Thunder's dominance in final

Ismail, Johnson hand Haynes-led Sydney Thunder second WBBL title

The pace-bowling pair's opening spells restricted Lanning's Stars to 86, before Haynes and Knight took Thunder home

Mustafizur Rahman runs through Khulna to make it two in two for Chattogram

For the second match in a row, Chattogram bowled their opposition out for below 100

Ominous signs for South Africa after England win ugly

Sweltering conditions in Paarl point to another high-scoring game on Sunday

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Fantasy suggestions for the second ODI between Australia and India

India search for balance with series on the line

Australia may be thinking about handing a debut to the highly rated Cameron Green

One more member of Pakistan camp tests positive for Covid-19

All other tests from day three of quarantine have returned negative results

Ali Arman, reserve umpire in Bangabandhu T20 Cup, tests positive for Covid-19

Mahmudul Hasan, the Under-19 batsman, has also tested positive for the virus

New Zealand and West Indies aim to shake off rust for round two

History in Mount Maunganui promises another run-fest, as the visitors look to keep series afloat

Sandeep Lamichhane tests positive for Covid-19

The Nepal legspinner had just signed for Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL

Adam Zampa on over rates: 'Something definitely has to be done about it'

The first ODI ran an hour beyond its scheduled finish, and technically went past the SCG's lights curfew

ICC makes U-turn, to revisit plan for extra global event in next eight-year cycle

Those reliant on ICC revenue want it, while ones that earn more from bilateral series don't

Jonny Bairstow finds his gruntle as England's middle-order matchwinner

Batsman stars in new role at No.4 as Eoin Morgan credits England for victory despite 'average' day

Faf du Plessis bemoans lack of allrounders as South Africa pay price for imbalance

Phehlukwayo and Pretorius' absences prove costly in five-wicket defeat to England

Avishka Fernando's 92* trumps Shahid Afridi blitz to give Jaffna Stallions winning start

Stallions' star local batsman overcomes slow start to fire side to victory

England bowl first as South Africa make international return

Moeen Ali and Mark Wood left out, David Miller, Anrich Nortje missing for South Africa

Hardik Pandya eyeing return to bowling 'for the most important games', like World Cups

Lapses in the field a reason why India couldn't capitalise on any kind of momentum, Virat Kohli says

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Fantasy suggestions for the LPL 2020 game between Colombo Kings and Galle Gladiators

'Strange, entertaining and crazy' - Kieron Pollard and Lockie Ferguson look back

A 5 for 1 collapse. A five-wicket haul. An over with four no-balls: fans at Eden Park were spoiled

Marcus Stoinis picks up side injury, could be a doubt for second ODI

Australia have Cameron Green and Moises Henriques as back-up options in their squad

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Fantasy suggestions for the LPL 2020 game between Dambulla Vikings and Kandy Tuskers

Stephen Parry leaves Lancashire after 16 years at club

Left-arm spinner played a key role in county's 2015 T20 Blast triumph

England won't be going Dutch as Netherlands ODI tour is postponed

Series in Amstelveen is pushed back by 12 months due to Covid restrictions on spectators

Shahid Afridi to end his quarantine early, cleared to play Galle Gladiators' opening LPL game

He arrived in Sri Lanka only on Tuesday having missed his flight the day before, and took an antibody test soon after arrival

It's Melbourne Stars' batting might vs Sydney Thunder's bowling variety

Meg Lanning and her Australia deputy Rachael Haynes go head-to-head with the WBBL trophy in their sights

New Zealand hand T20I debuts to Devon Conway and Kyle Jamieson, and bowl

Overcast skies in Auckland greet the teams

Australia bat; Mayank Agarwal to open for India

The hosts had only one change from their last ODI team, with Marsh absent and Smith returning after he had been unavailable due to concussion

T Natarajan added to India ODI squad as cover for Navdeep Saini

Left-arm seamer added just hours before series opener after Saini complained of back spasm

Lions register first win as Markram returns to form

Josh Richards and Dominic Hendricks scored centuries for the Lions as they chased down a record total

Kohli on ICC altering WTC points system: 'Confusing, very difficult to understand'

India captain questions the decision to make qualification for final a percentage-based system

Wasim Khan warns Pakistan players: 'One more breach and they'll send us home'

New Zealand government's zero tolerance of Covid protocol breaches leaves tour in jeopardy

Virat Kohli: Younger players will feature a lot in Australia tour

Opportunity for younger players will arise because Bumrah and Shami's workloads will need to be managed, said the India captain

Double-headers and reduced venues for Women's Hundred in 2021

Operational and exposure implications behind change of approach from organisers

Virat Kohli on Rohit Sharma's injury: 'Lot of uncertainty and lack of clarity'

Captain says both Rohit and Ishant could've been in rehab in Australia to be ready for Test series

Risk of matches being cancelled if Covid-19 cases rise remains real - CSA doctor

Hosts already hit by two positive tests, although two more rounds of testing reveal no new cases

Tom Curran to join brother Sam at Oval Invincibles

Reece Topley, Georgia Adams and Tash Farrant also part of Invincibles sides for inaugural Hundred

Eoin Morgan relishes chance to test full-strength squad in quest for best XI

Captain focused on finding best roles for star players, rather than simply winning

Both teams have one eye on next year's T20 World Cup as internationals resume in New Zealand

Both New Zealand and West Indies will be missing a number of big names due to injury and workload management

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Our fantasy-team suggestions for the second match of the inaugural LPL

Sreesanth to return to action in Kerala's inaugural T20 tournament

This will be the 37-year old's first chance to push for a domestic comeback after having served his ban

Rachael Haynes, Hannah Darlington, Sam Bates put Sydney Thunder in WBBL final

Defending champions Heat lost 6 for 12 in a chase of 144

South Africa to make anti-racism statement ahead of England series after BLM criticism

Team will not take a knee but has decided to demonstrate commitment to inclusion

Chaos swirls off field as South Africa welcome England for 2020 rematch

South Africa set to play for first time since March with both teams looking for T20 World Cup pointers

Najmul Hossain Shanto's fifty sets up Rajshahi's emphatic win

The captain's burst in the powerplay anchored a six-wicket win against Gemcon Khulna

The crowds - and India - return as ODI series gets underway in Sydney

The SCG will be filled to 50% capacity, and India will play their first game in nine months

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Devon Conway stays grounded over potential debut: 'You just want to be ready and not look too far ahead'

"I think about staying in the moment and to focus on the task at hand. Whatever else happens, happens."

Aaron Finch keen on Will Pucovski getting his Test XI ticket sooner rather than later

Finch cites his own example as a case against delaying a Test debut

Mark Ramprakash shortlisted for Warwickshire head coach vacancy

Donovan Miller and Graeme Welch also in the running following departure of Jim Troughton

Six members of Pakistan contingent in New Zealand test positive for Covid-19

Four are new cases, while two of the positive results have been deemed "historical"

Yorkshire to appoint head of equality in bid to boost inclusion

CSA release forensic audit in wake of firing of CEO Thabang Moroe

Disciplinary action could follow after 456-page document is put into public domain

Nepal captain Gyanendra Malla, two others Covid-19 positive

Vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airee and batsman Rohit Paudel have also contracted coronavirus

India vs Pakistan, World Cup 2019 - the match that changed everything for Lancashire chief

How Old Trafford encounter inspired English club's foray into Indian market

ECB unveil new measures to tackle discrimination in cricket

New Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan will feature independent commission and confidential forum

Mitchell Santner banks on variations against left-hander-heavy West Indies as captaincy bow beckons

Says he is open to leading New Zealand in T20Is in the future if the management continues to rotate players

Racial justice is a 'process, not an event', says CSA in response to BLM criticism

The board insists that team is engaging on racial matters with 'honesty, empathy and vulnerability'

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Fantasy team suggestions for the LPL game between Colombo Kings and Kandy Tuskers

Angelo Mathews will 'absolutely' be bowling during Lanka Premier League

Russell, however, will have to be assessed before it is ascertained whether he will bowl or not

Ben Duckett commits to Nottinghamshire until end of 2023

Batsman extends contract after playing starring role in club's T20 Blast triumph

Jason Roy unfazed by England's 'frightening' white-ball options

Opener says he is mentally and physically refreshed after tough home season and ready for action

USA's Nisarg Patel's action found illegal after reassessment

The left-arm spinner remains suspended from bowling

What Australia, India, New Zealand and England need to do to qualify for World Test Championship final

New Zealand could be strong contenders if they win their four remaining Tests, while England need a series win against India

KL Rahul on triple role: 'Got used to it and I started enjoying it' during the IPL

"If the opportunity presents itself, and I can keep in all the three World Cups, I'd love to do it"

Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, Joe Root nominated for ICC men's cricketer of the decade award

Kohli is the only men's player who has been nominated for all major awards

Jofra Archer, Chris Jordan join ACE Programme as ambassadors

Charity aims to address a 75 percent decline in cricket participation by members of the Black community

Alana King, Nat Sciver power Melbourne Stars to maiden WBBL final

Scorchers could not recover sufficiently from King's strikes to post a target large enough to test the Stars

ICC considering deferring 2021 U-19 Women's World Cup to later in the year

The tournament was to be held in Bangladesh in January next year but because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's likely to be rescheduled

ICC chair Greg Barclay flags major review of 'unsustainable' cricket schedule

"The players can't play all this cricket, just from a health, safety and welfare point of view."

Brisbane Heat set out to make a 'great statement' as they peak at the right time

"People wrote us off before we even came here, we just had to keep backing ourselves," Delissa Kimmince says

Justin Langer: Will Pucovski won't play in front of Matthew Wade or Travis Head

"But he's a gun player, he's knocking hard, and the opportunity will come for him at some point."

Colin de Grandhomme ruled out of West Indies Tests, Ajaz Patel misses opening game

Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner have been called into the Test squad while Santner has also been named captain for the third T20I

Andre Russell's LPL involvement 'news to me', says Phil Simmons

West Indies coach unaware that allrounder was in Sri Lanka after making himself unavailable for tour

Greg Barclay elected ICC chairman after second round of voting

He beat Imran Khwaja after securing CSA's vote to push him to 11 votes and the required two thirds majority

'Asteroid, destroy us now!' - Sussex League votes to end provision of cricket teas

Twitter reacts to the news that cricket teas may be a thing of the past in league cricket

Nottinghamshire handed suspended points deductions following CDC hearing

Captain Dan Christian faces one-match ban in the event of further transgressions in 2021

West Indies send inspection team to Bangladesh to assess Covid-19 plans and protocols

All-format tour scheduled for January 2021, pending successful health checks

Ganguly: Five T20Is, fewer Tests in England's tour of India with eye on 2021 T20 World Cup

Four Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is now make up the tour earmarked for February-March 2021

Chris Silverwood: Jos Buttler's job swap with Ben Stokes won't 'muddy waters'

Joe Root unlikely to feature despite form in warm-ups, says England head coach

Andre Fletcher: "Winning two T20 World Cups and ranking No. 9 is kind of off-balance"

Opener promises West Indies will continue to play aggressive cricket despite recent losses in T20 format

Mahedi Hasan, Nurul Hasan hand Rajshahi narrow win over Dhaka

Mahedi delivered an accurate last over after smashing 50, as Mushfiqur Rahim's side failed to cross the line

South Asian Cricket Association set up to help British Asian players into county cricket

30% of recreational players in England and Wales are British Asian, but only 5% of professionals

CA CEO Nick Hockley: 'I don't think Virat Kohli's absence will have a financial bearing'

Hockley also said India's tour during the pandemic was one of "great importance" to CA

WBBL semi-finals: Stars, Scorchers, Heat and Thunder have eyes on the prize

How the teams reached the knockouts, the leading performers and injury news

Sachin Tendulkar: Bowl in the fifth-stump channel to Steven Smith

He also expects the timing of declarations to play a crucial role in the day-night Test in Adelaide

Belinda Clark backs below-par Ellyse Perry to 'solve the problem in front of her'

The hamstring surgery that ended her T20 World Cup impacted Perry leading into the WBBL

Ishant Sharma, Rohit Sharma ruled out of first two Tests

Their chances of taking part in the third and fourth Tests also appear slim

Ross Taylor says 2023 ODI World Cup 'definitely on the radar'

"I'm not getting any younger, so I've got to make the most of every opportunity I can"

Steven Smith: India will struggle to match Neil Wagner's short-ball skill

He believes resorting to short bowling is "flattery" when other options have been exhausted

India on notice: Steven Smith "finds his hands" again after disappointing IPL

He does not believe the India attack will be able to replicate the short-pitched approach of Neil Wagner last summer

Sarah Aley announces WBBL retirement via Instagram

Popular Sydney Sixers bowler who played three matches for Australia calls time on WBBL career

Darren Bravo hopes overseas comforts spark timely return to Test form for West Indies

No.3 has better average away from Caribbean, and believes it's 'about time' he delivered

Olly Stone gives England selectors a nudge before Sam Curran and Joe Root seal warm-up win

Fast bowler takes three top-order wickets as Team Buttler come out victorious again

Trent Boult: Staying in bio-secure bubbles 'a big sacrifice'

New Zealand quick feels such a lifestyle is going to play a big role in the way players plan their schedules

PCA response to Covid-19 vindicated by limited county job losses

Of 134 out-of-contract players, only 41 remain without deals at end of 2020 season

Virat Kohli to Mohammed Siraj: 'Stay strong for your dad's dream'

Bereaved fast bowler says he'll be playing now to fulfil his late father's dearest wish

Asad Shafiq hundred, thrilling draw headline fourth QeA round

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa went to the top of the table with their second win in four, after a win over Central Punjab

Brendon McCullum calls on New Zealand to work out best T20 XI as World Cup looms

West Indies are a "very tough proposition" in upcoming series, says former captain

Former Kerala medium pacer CK Bhaskaran dies at 79

He played an unofficial Test against Ceylon in Ahmedabad in 1965

Shahid Afridi misses flight to Sri Lanka, likely to miss two LPL matches

Details of his next attempted flight have not been firmed up, although Gladiators hope he can arrive by Wednesday

Kagiso Rabada on biosecure bubbles: 'It's almost like luxury prisons we are in'

"It can be quite tough because you are surrounded by four walls the whole time and that can be a factor mentally"

Kagiso Rabada 100% in support of BLM movement - but South Africa won't be kneeling

Fast bowler says it was "team decision" not to take a knee during England series

Imran Khan's Kabul visit might help revive Afghanistan vs Pakistan bilateral cricket

"Afghanistan playing Pakistan has a big [commercial] potential and a big viewership," PCB CEO Wasim Khan says

David Warner says Australia 'trying not to engage' in verbal volleys

"It's about going out there as a team and trying to control our emotions and play them on skill"

Century "didn't mean a lot" to Alyssa Healy, but caps a year where she has led the game

The moment was muted for Healy, but her century was another reminder of how vital it is to keep the women's game visible

Jhye Richardson on track for BBL comeback but Scorchers denied training exemption

Players staff involved in the Sheffield Shield were forced to go into 14 days quarantine after the Adelaide Covid-19 outbreak

David Warner won't return to BBL during Australia career

He also says the impacts of Covid-19 on the schedule will make it very tough to play all cricket

Perth and Melbourne handed BBL fixtures in January

Sydney will also host games in the lead-in to the finals as the tournament plans to go to every major market

David Warner carefully bats for Joe Burns in opening debate

While backing his current partner, Warner also said he would have full faith in Will Pucovski

Alex Carey signs four-year deal to stay with Adelaide Strikers

The wicketkeeper-batsman will also be likely to captain the Strikers for the large part of the season

Fakhar Zaman ruled out of NZ tour after developing Covid symptoms

He had tested negative a day ago, but then developed a fever while isolating in the team hotel in Lahore

Olly Stone 'trying to bash that door down' for England place

England quick keen to put injuries behind him and take his chances on South Africa tour

Ravi Shastri: Tough for Rohit Sharma, Ishant Sharma to play Tests if not on flight in 'four-five' days

India coach says quarantine regulations in Australia mean both players might need to travel soon

CWI willing to send 'best available' West Indies team to Bangladesh in January 2021

The three-Test series might also be reduced to two keeping the players' requirements in mind

Dale Steyn joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL

Fast bowler confirmed his signing on Twitter

Sophie Devine backs Perth Scorchers' middle order to deliver under semi-final pressure

The Scorchers' opening pair is formidable, but questions remain about what follows

Rohit Sharma 'happy to bat anywhere' but not sure opener role will be changed

He also isn't too perturbed about talks around having to deal with the short-pitched stuff from Australia's quicks

Adam Voges: Fourteen-game BBL season 'too long'

"I've love to see it reduced a little bit and find a window where we can get the best players playing"

Andrew McDonald: Short stuff no weakness for Steven Smith

Australia assistant coach also backed captain Aaron Finch to come good

Sydney Sixers fined for incorrectly naming Hayley Silver-Holmes in XI

Her return to the 15-player squad had not been approved by the tournament technical committee

Mohammed Shami: 'Once you start pitching the ball at the lengths you desire, you can succeed in different formats'

After a successful IPL, the seamer amps up his preparations with the red ball

WBBL round-up: Shabnim Ismail burst secures Thunder's semi-final spot

The last two spots in the finals are up for grabs on the last day of group matches

Sam Billings: 'This is one of the hardest sports teams to get into in the world at the moment'

Sam Billings hopes to push case for regular inclusion after impressing in warm-up game

Joe Root, Sam Billings and Tom Curran enjoy productive England warm-up outing

Team Buttler claim victory in 40-over game after Joe Root, Sam Billings half-centuries

Amir, Hafeez, Malik, Wahab secure preferential PCB treatment for seniority

The four players will continue to receive Category A fees, while other non-contracted players get Category C fees

CA investigates Sydney Sixers' playing XI 'administrative error'

WBBL technical committee had not approved Hayley Silver-Holmes' return to squad but she was listed in starting XI

Matt Parkinson 'gutted' to miss out on South Africa tour but keen to push England case

Legspinner unsure where he sits within England spin stocks after mixed summer

Rohit Sharma: 'Still some work to be done' on hamstring injury

"I didn't go to Australia for the white-ball leg as there are back-to-back games"

Marcus Stoinis expects Virat Kohli to be 'extra motivated' in abridged tour of Australia

"I just have to be adaptable about batting in every position, pretty much from one to seven"

New BBL rules - Marcus Stoinis expects 'a few floaters' and 'a lot more tactics'

"I don't think we can afford to get too attached to anything when it comes to Twenty20 cricket"

Tamim Iqbal relying on 'out of the box' plans for success with inexperienced Fortune Barishal

"It will be difficult to win by playing normal cricket with set plans, because of the resources we have"

Raghunath Chandorkar, India's oldest living first-class cricketer, turns 100

Co-incidentally, his debut match also featured DB Deodhar and Vasant Raiji, the other two Indian cricketers to celebrate 100 birthdays

WBBL round-up: Laura Kimmince aces another chase to put Heat in sight of semis

It's the final weekend of the group stage with teams scrambling for a place in the knockouts

Concerns over Adelaide Test ease with South Australia lockdown lifted

The six limited-overs matches in Sydney and Canberra have almost sold out

Mohammed Siraj to stay back in Australia despite father's death in India

Siraj won't return for the last rites in Hyderabad due to quarantine protocols

Sony, Sky Sports, PTV buy LPL 2020 broadcast rights

ITN secured local terrestrial rights, with tournament to be broadcast throughout much of South Asia and the UK

South Africa hit by second positive Covid-19 test ahead of England series

CSA says player had not come into contact with rest of 24-man squad

Chris Jordan sticks to his strengths as England T20I record beckons

Fast bowler comes into England's South Africa tour in form after adapting successfully at the IPL

Can Babar Azam's personal form rub off on his team?

The prospects of losing his batting because of the captaincy is too frightening to consider

Chris Jordan: 'Real conversations' are the key for anti-racism message

Fast bowler acknowledges South Africa's reasons for declining to take a knee for BLM movement

Glenn Maxwell keen to put lean IPL run behind him as India series and BBL loom

Melbourne Stars captain says new BBL rules will allow teams to "show the tactical side of the game"

LPL 2020 - Canada batsman Ravinderpal Singh tests positive for Covid-19

The Colombo Kings player's participation is now contingent on his recovery and signoffs from medical authorities

Lockie Ferguson bides his time even as Kyle Jamieson jumps Test queue

Shane Bond, though, believes Ferguson could bring "intimidation factor" to New Zealand's red-ball attack

Shane Bond: Resting Trent Boult important 'for his own sanity'

He feels the left-armer is a certainty in New Zealand's squad for the next T20 World Cup

When should BCCI launch the women's IPL? 'Probably yesterday' - Lisa Sthalekar

"The India contracted players don't know when they're playing next, that's a massive concern"

Former Dallas baseball stadium to become 'new home of USA cricket'

USA Cricket commercial partner buys lease rights to renovate Dallas baseball facility into ODI venue

ICC confirms altered points system for World Test Championship

The board also introduced a minimum age restriction for international cricket which will apply across all cricket

2022 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa postponed to February 2023

The major tournaments on the women's calendar for 2022 now include the ODI World Cup, the Commonwealth Games and the Ashes

NZC's Greg Barclay one vote away from ICC chair

Acting chair Imran Khwaja can take the permanent role if he maintains current voting deadlock for another two rounds

Josh Hazlewood: 'Tiring out' Jasprit Bumrah is the key for Australia

Fast bowler says Kohli returning home after the first Test will not hurt India "that much"

Dawid Malan admits No. 1 T20I ranking is no guarantee of selection

England batsman has "no idea" if he will keep place in side for opening T20I against South Africa

Sami Aslam is considering quitting Pakistan cricket

It is likely he would be involved initially in the T20 franchise league USA Cricket is trying to establish

Mark Boucher focused on 'care factor' after three South Africa players forced to self-isolate

"Sitting in rooms alone for up to 10 days is quite tough," says South Africa head coach

Nuwan Zoysa found guilty of three offences under ICC anti-corruption code

Zoysa was originally charged in 2018 after his involvement in a T10 tournament organised in the UAE

Rohit Sharma arrives at the NCA amid lack of clarity over fitness

He has played three IPL games since suffering a hamstring tear, but it isn't clear if he's fully recovered yet

South Africa won't take the knee for England series, may wear black armbands

Mark Boucher says Lungi Ngidi - who drove the movement - is happy the team have done what they needed to do

Chris Gayle and Lasith Malinga pull out of LPL

The West Indian opener has cited injury, and the Sri Lanka fast bowler inadequate preparation time

New Zealand and West Indies' IPL contingent clear Covid-19 tests ahead of T20I series

The series starts with the first of three T20Is on November 27, followed by two Tests from December 3

New Zealand's grounds to get gender-neutral facilities ahead of 2022 Women's World Cup

The government-funded NZD 2-million upgrade will cover all five venues hosting the tournament

VVS Laxman: T Natarajan could be India's 'X-factor' bowler in T20 World Cup

The Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor says the left-armer has plenty of other variations apart from the yorker

Three South Africa players isolated after one tests positive for Covid-19

Trio are asymptomatic but medical staff will continue to monitor their health, CSA says

Aaqib Javed: Lahore Qalandars 'missed out because we misjudged the pitch'

The coach, though, is pleased with the progress of local players like Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf

Wriddhiman Saha back at India nets, on road to recovery

He was seen facing throwdowns as he resumed training after hurting both his hamstrings in the IPL

Cricket returns to Eden Gardens with inaugural Bengal T20 Challenge

Six teams, 33 matches, a majority under lights, all of them in a bio-bubble - the tournament begins Nov 24

Moeen Ali vows to give his all in what remains of international career

'I've had enough of a break from Test cricket' says 33-year-old Moeen

Six teams to qualify via ICC rankings for 2022 Commonwealth Games

England gain direct entry as hosts, while the final team will be determined via a qualifying event

England plan for full calendar and return of crowds in 2021 home season

Five Tests against India, women's tours by New Zealand and South Africa included in provisional schedule

Ishant Sharma 'looking good' after long spell in front of Rahul Dravid, Sunil Joshi

India quick must prove his fitness to get on the plane to Australia in time for the Test series

England confirm October 2021 dates for historic return to Pakistan

Two T20Is in Karachi, in first visit for 16 years, will form part of T20 World Cup build-up

Covid-19: Cricket Australia optimistic about Adelaide Test even as South Australia hits 'pause'

Other potential venues for the pink-ball Test include the MCG and Canberra's Manuka Oval

WBBL round-up: Laura Kimmince cameo stuns Perth Scorchers

She smashed 40 not out from 17 balls to take Brisbane Heat home

Kane Richardson to miss limited-overs series against India, Andrew Tye called up

Richardson has opted to stay in Adelaide with his wife and newborn son

Zahir Khan signs with Stars, Keemo Paul joins Hurricanes as BBL juggles travel arrangements

Left-arm wristspinner's stint could be affected by Afghanistan's ODIs against Ireland in January

Imad Wasim hails Dean Jones' contribution to Karachi Kings' maiden title

Captain pays late coach tribute and thanks Wasim Akram for roles in side's success

Uttar Pradesh fast bowler Sudeep Tyagi retires at 33

Fast bowler finishes with 109 wickets in 41 first-class matches and 47 wickets in 46 limited-overs games

Kohli and Co. undergo Test match simulation training in Sydney

India players were seen training with pink and red balls

Scotland pull out of women's series against Ireland in Spain over Covid concerns

Ireland performance director expresses "great regret" over postponement

Lahore Qalandars bat first in bid for maiden PSL title

Karachi bring in Imaid Asif in place of Wayne Parnell, fielding just three foreign players

Geoffrey Boycott memorabilia auction realises more than £200,000

100th hundred bat sells for more than £40,000 at Christie's online auction

Afghanistan-Ireland ODI series provides BBL headache

The three-match series will be staged in the UAE in January, clashing with the BBL

SLC confident of LPL starting on time despite more teething issues

Some franchise owners described the tournament's organisation as "chaotic"

Samit Patel takes Nottinghamshire association into 20th year with new contract

Patel to focus on white-ball cricket, while Harry Gurney also re-signs

County ins and outs 2020-21

Keep up to date with all the movements around the counties ahead of the 2021 season

Tim Paine, Marnus Labuschagne in mass airlift to avert summer disruption

Australia and BBL players have been moved to NSW after border restrictions were imposed on South Australia

Glenn McGrath: 'Australia slightly ahead' because of Mitchell Starc's X-factor

He also predicts Cheteshwar Pujara will have to work harder for his runs than he did in 2018-19

Is Alex Carey set to leave the Adelaide Strikers?

The Australia keeper says there will be "an announcement in the coming days"

MPL Sports to be India's kit sponsor for the next three years

MPL's deal will stretch up to December 2023, and include the BCCI's men's, women's and Under-19 teams

Will Pucovski: I've put in a mountain of work, I'm ready for Test debut

The 22-year-old says he is ready to bat anywhere in the top six

Shane Watson: Seven 'have no legs to stand on' in BBL dispute

The ACA president feels the addition of a third overseas player makes the league second only to the IPL

WBBL round-up: Madeline Penna punishes Hobart Hurricanes

Strikers no.7 thumped unbeaten half-century before Darcie Brown and Sarah Coyte razed the Hurricanes for just 77

ECB faces calls for inquiry into lack of non-white umpires

Board under scrutiny as former official John Holder claims of 'years of racism' in appointments

Imad Wasim confident in 'game-changing' Karachi players ahead of historic final

Karachi Kings captain also stressed his players had great respect for Lahore Qalandars

England's proposed tour of Pakistan postponed until late 2021

Planned goodwill trip in New Year off the agenda for now due to cost, availability issues

New Zealand call up Devon Conway, rest Kane Williamson and Trent Boult for West Indies T20Is

Injury concerns remain over Colin de Grandhomme and Ajaz Patel, though both are part of the Test squad

CSA members' council agree to government-imposed interim board

Compliance ensures that CSA will retain its status and funding for now

Cheteshwar Pujara: 'We have every chance of winning Test series again'

"Our bowling unit will not be very different. They know how to be successful in Australia"

Jos Buttler targets T20 momentum as England resume World Cup build-up

Mental well-being high on team's agenda as England embark on first tour of Covid era

Pakistan's biggest rivalry set to light up PSL final

Karachi's process vs Lahore's momentum. The game needs no more billing than that

Three rounds of voting to select new ICC chairman

It's Imran Khwaja vs Greg Barclay. The winner needs 11 votes.

'Three or four years' time': Tim Paine hints at longer captaincy

Admits being in the broadcast commentary box last summer made him eager to spend more time playing

Pat Cummins: Australia 'haven't done enough' to address racism

Men's team to hereon form a Barefoot Circle ahead of every series it plays, starting with the ODI series against India this month

Ajit Agarkar, Chetan Sharma, Maninder Singh, Shiv Sunder Das apply for selectors' posts

Three posts are vacant in the BCCI's selection panel

Darren Lehmann backs BBL's X-Factor over previous one-day Supersub

Brisbane Heat coach admits it will be hard telling a player they are being pulled from the game

Ian Chappell on how Australia should discuss taking a knee: 'It's got to be ongoing'

The former Australia captain gives his view on how the game should acknowledge Black Lives Matter

Suzie Bates ruled out off WBBL, heads home for shoulder surgery

Bates injured her right shoulder last week for the second time and faces a lengthy period on the sidelines

State cricketers forced to self-isolate, Cricket Australia assesses Adelaide Covid-19 outbreak

The cluster of cases that emerged over the weekend could have implications for the Test series if restrictions return

Introducing the BBL Power Surge, X-Factor and Bash Boost

Trent Woodhill the man behind new powerplay rules, return of the supersub - called X-factor - and an incentive in the run chase

Tammy Beaumont determined to put things right for Sydney Thunder

Opener ready to dig deep again as she struggles for runs

Former Bangladesh Under-19 batsman Mohammad Sozib dies by suicide

He last played competitive cricket in the 2017-18 DPL for Shinepukur Cricket Club

Former Bangladesh Under-19 batsman Mohammad Sozib dies by suicide

He last played competitive cricket in the 2017-18 DPL for Shinepukur Cricket Club

Multan Sultans bowl against Lahore Qalandars in second eliminator

The winner will face Karachi Kings in the PSL final

England tour has green light from South African sports ministry

England are due to travel to South Africa on Monday to begin 10 days in quarantine

Tim Paine: Australia 'love to hate' Virat Kohli, but 'love watching him bat'

Paine believes Kohli's absence for three Tests won't make series "less intense"

WBBL round-up: Devine dominates again but at a cost: Schutt ensures Sixers slide continues

Sophie Devine stars for the Scorchers but injures her back while Sixers lose fourth in a row and Ash Gardner to a concussion concern

Quality training during quarantine key to Sean Abbott's success

Lyon 'took him under his wings' while Woodhill worked closely on his batting

World Test Championship finalists to be decided by percentage of points earned

Approach first needs to be approved by CEC before it is implemented.

Carlos Brathwaite re-signs with Sydney Sixers for 2020-21 BBL

Defending champions rope in West Indies allrounder for whole season

Mohammad Hafeez, seamers knock out Peshawar Zalmi

His unbeaten 74 off 46 balls guided Lahore Qalandars into the second qualifier

India begin training after clearing Covid-19 test

They will, however, remain in quarantine for their first two weeks in Australia

Karachi Kings bowl first; Mohammad Rizwan sits out

Imad Wasim felt he was confident his batsmen had the ability to chase whatever was set.

'Be a bit of a sponge and soak it all in' - Mitchell Swepson's plan in Test squad

Bowling to the Indian batsmen "another test for myself, and a challenge I can't wait to get"

WBBL round-up: Sophie Devine keeps Scorchers on the charge

The Renegades' forgettable season continued with a crushing nine-wicket defeat

Steven Smith to India's fast bowlers: Bring on the short stuff

"I've faced a lot of short bowling in my life and I haven't had too many stresses with it"

T20 Blast record-holder Danny Briggs joins Adelaide Strikers

The left-arm spinner is leading wicket-taker in the domestic T20 competition

Will Pucovski switches off from Test 'bat-off' talk after India series call-up

"All I can really control is how I go about it in my preparation," said the 22-year-old

Rahul Dravid supports cricket's inclusion in the Olympics

Despite 'challenges', Dravid says move would be 'great for the game'

Rahul Dravid bats for IPL expansion: 'Fantastic to see Under-19 boys establish themselves'

He believes the tournament has been the major reason behind the rising standard of India's white-ball cricket

Rahul Dravid: 'Data has made players sit up and take notice of it'

Former India captain says if the sophisticated analysis of today had been there earlier, he would have been a better player

England's tour of South Africa at risk unless interim board ratified

Sports Minister could withdraw recognition of CSA, which would leave South Africa without an official team

FICA wants 'clear global solutions' to tackle contract breaches in sanctioned cricket

Body calls on ICC and its member boards to show "willingness to prioritise and act on" the matter

David Wiese to stay at Sussex as overseas player in T20 Blast

Former Kolpak signing enjoyed a stellar Blast season this year

Luke Wells signs for Lancashire on two-year deal after Sussex release

Former Nottinghamshire seamer Jack Blatherwick also joins Lancashire

I was 'bullied and targeted because of my race' Azeem Rafiq tells investigators

Former Yorkshire player gives testimony to legal team probing racism allegations

Rohit Sharma still only '70% fit', says Sourav Ganguly

BCCI president confident Wriddhiman Saha will be fit before the Tests against Australia

Recognise interim board or face sanctions - South African sports minister to CSA members' council

Nathi Mthethwa's actions could be viewed as interference, but he has kept the ICC in the loop so far

Sussex T20 coach James Kirtley braced for high expectations on galáctico bowling attack

Archer-Jordan-Khan-Mills axis could be reunited in 2021 T20 Blast

Justin Langer full of 'respect' for Virat Kohli's decision to take paternity leave

"Never ever miss the birth of your children, because it is one of the great things you will ever do"

Perth Scorchers sign up Colin Munro for 2020-21 BBL season

They have also roped in Joe Clarke as an early-season replacement for Jason Roy

Justin Langer hints that Joe Burns will retain opening spot ahead of Will Pucovski

The Australia coach has said, however, that Will Pucovski has 'been so good we can't ignore him'

Former FA chairman's comments on women show 'there's still a lot of work to do' - Heather Knight

England captain says 'there are still a lot of issues to be a girl in sport'

Indians land in Sydney and go into quarantine

The tour party will start training from Saturday, under strict Covid-19 protocols

CSA board impasse likely to impact ICC chairman elections

SA's vote could prove crucial in the race between Greg Barclay and Imran Khwaja

Shamsi shines as Titans extend their 4-Day Tournament dominance

Beuran Hendricks was the other top performer of the round with the ball

CSA Members' Council refuses to appoint new interim board

This goes against the sports minister's directive and may result in serious consequences

The Hundred: Eoin Morgan, Heather Knight retained as London Spirit captains

World Cup-winning captains will keep their respective roles at Lord's-based team

BCCI confident of hosting 2021 T20 World Cup in India

ICC chief executive optimistic that fans will be able to attend the tournament next year

Younis Khan to be Pakistan's batting coach till 2022 World T20

The PCB also has the option to extend his contract till the 2023 50-over World Cup.

Mushfiqur, Shakib, Mustafizur, Tamim among top picks in Bangabandhu T20 Cup draft

The four players are in Grade A, which will fetch them BDT 15 lakh (US $17,700 approx) each

Bangladesh selector Habibul Bashar tests positive for Covid-19

"I felt feverish from Monday, and then it got to 102 degrees."

David Warner will be asked about opening partner, but selectors confident Will Pucovski 'has the game'

Pucovski "not just in good form, he's in great form," says selector Trevor Hohns

Devon Conway included in New Zealand A squad to face West Indies

Henry Nicholls and Will Young will also be part of a strong batting order

Tim Paine, Joe Burns, and Travis Head named in Australia A squad to face India

Steve Smith, David Warner, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood will not play any long-form games prior to the Test series

Will Pucovski, Cameron Green and Sean Abbott named in Australia's Test squad

Mitchell Swepson and Michael Neser have also been included among the 17 names to face India

West Indies coach Phil Simmons apologises for 'embarrassing' Covid-19 breaches

The squad has been barred from training for the remainder of their isolation period in Christchurch

Surrey young gun Will Jacks joins Hobart Hurricanes

Exciting allrounder heads to Hobart for the entire BBL season, joining Dawid Malan and Colin Ingram as overseas signings

Roston Chase elevated to West Indies' Test vice-captain

Chase replaces Kraigg Brathwaite while Nicholas Pooran has retained the position in the T20I side

Jos Buttler reveals he instigated his shift into Rajasthan Royals' middle order

England debate continues to bubble after Buttler's shuffle down to No. 5

Bruce French steps down from England wicketkeeping coach role

James Foster set to replace long-standing coach on South Africa tour

Rohit Sharma not to join India squad in Australia until Test series

The opener will not be part of the India contingent that flies from Dubai to Sydney on Wednesday

Graham Cowdrey, former Kent captain, dies aged 56

Former Kent captain and batsman was member of famous family dynasty

Peter Nevill apologised to Mitchell Starc over declaration but team came first

Starc was unbeaten on 86 when the innings was brought to a close and his frustration was clear as he hurled his equipment

Asad Shafiq, Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik left out of 35-man Pakistan squad for New Zealand

Babar Azam's touring party includes four uncapped players - Amad Butt, Danish Aziz, Imran Butt and Rohail Nazir

Mitchell Swepson and Mark Steketee bowl Queensland to victory denying Callum Ferguson a fairytale finish

Ferguson fell for 97 in his last first-class innings but South Australia came within 20 minutes of a draw

Nathan Lyon and Mitchell Starc help New South Wales pull off stunning comeback win

Test pair took three wickets each as NSW completed their finest ever Sheffield Shield comeback after being bowled out for 64

WBBL round-up: Marizanne Kapp retires ill with elevated heart rate in Sixers defeat

Beth Mooney's outstanding innings, as she battled the heat, guided the Scorchers to victory

Australia men's team to wear Indigenous shirt for T20Is against India

Kirrae Whurrong woman Aunty Fiona Clarke designed the shirt alongside CA's Courtney Hagen

Will Pucovski falls for 38 in a final-day stalemate

The match was called off at tea with only four wickets falling in the third innings on the final day

WBBL set for first prime time finals under lights

The two semi-finals and the final will be played under lights

'India's loss if Rohit Sharma isn't made white-ball captain' - Gautam Gambhir

Suggests possibility of split-captaincy, with Kohli continuing to lead in Tests.

West Indian batsman Nicholas Pooran set to join Melbourne Stars

Colin Ingram has signed with the Hurricanes while Phil Salt has returned to the Strikers

West Indies barred from training after isolation protocol breaches in Christchurch

Players have been sharing food and meeting in the hallways of their hotel which is not permitted under the government rules

Ricky Ponting: Mumbai turned up and played a great game when it mattered

Captain Shreyas Iyer wants Capitals to improve in powerplay with both bat and ball

Mumbai Indians the best T20 franchise in the world? Kieron Pollard thinks so

"The way we plan, each and every box is ticked... the openers, middle-order batsmen, finishers, death bowlers"

Rohit Sharma: 'We said at the start we want to make winning a habit'

"We were right on the money from ball one when we started. Till today, we never looked back"

What they said: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Pandya brothers react to Mumbai's fifth title win

Players hail Mumbai's 'hunger' and their support staff for their success

Trent Boult and Rohit Sharma help dominant Mumbai Indians coast to fifth IPL title

Mumbai Indians sealed their most comfortable IPL title yet

Babar Azam replaces Azhar Ali as Pakistan Test captain

Azam is now the captain across all three formats, bringing to an end Azhar's brief second stint

IPL 2020 final, Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the IPL 2020 final

Afghanistan Cricket Board urges patience with women's initiatives

Board officials say cultural sensitivities may make it far more challenging for the women to be able to rise up the rankings in the same manner as the men's team achieved

Saudi-born Faraz Akram debuts for Zimbabwe as they bat first in third T20I

Pakistan have handed a debut to batsman Abdullah Shafique

Mominul Haque, Bangladesh's Test captain, positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms

"I don't have a lot of symptoms except fever since the day before yesterday," Haque says

Josh Inglis' century sets up likely stalemate as Will Pucovski eyes more runs

Once again the Victoria openers were unbeaten, but it's hard to see how a result can achieved

Callum Ferguson begins final stand but South Australia need miracle after Michael Neser's burst

Queensland seamer took the key wicket of Travis Head leaving the Redbacks a huge task

Centuries from Moises Henriques and Sean Abbott give NSW a chance of an astonishing victory

Late wickets for Trent Copeland capped a perfect day for the Blues, although Mitchell Starc was left frustrated

WBBL round-up: Suzie Bates left distraught by injury as Melbourne Stars win again

Mignon du Preez's half-century guided another good run chase by the Stars

Rilee Rossouw completes Melbourne Renegades' BBL squad

The South African left hander will be available for the entire season

Ground capacities confirmed for Australia-India matches

Spectators will be able to attend the matches in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra

Georgia Wareham ruled out of WBBL with shin injury

Renegades and Australia legspinner has suffered a bone stress reaction

Georgia Wareham ruled out of WBBL with shin injury

Renegades and Australia legspinner has suffered a bone stress reaction

Five innings, 57 runs: will Joe Burns keep his Test place?

Queensland's decision to bat again gave Burns another innings but he fell for 11

Smriti Mandhana 68, Salma Khatun three-for lead Trailblazers to 2020 Women's T20 Challenge title

Last season's champions Supernovas lost by 16 runs

Rohit Sharma added to Test squad, doubts persist over Wriddhiman Saha

Positive news on the Ishant Sharma front; T Natarajan replaces the injured Varun Chakravarthy for T20Is

Smriti Mandhana 68, Salma Khatun three-for lead Trailblazers to 2020 Women's T20 Challenge title

Last season's champions Supernovas lost by 16 runs

PCB appoints Board of Governor's first female director in Alia Zafar

The changes made to the constitution of the PCB take effect, with four independent directors nominated to the Board of Governors

'If there's a team Mumbai Indians wouldn't want to play in the final, it would be us' - Ricky Ponting

Powerplay batting has been Delhi Capitals' problem, but Marcus Stoinis opening might have solved that, says the head coach

Vengsarkar believes BCCI president Sourav Ganguly is 'undermining' selectors by speaking on their behalf

"Is he undermining their credentials? Or does he feel he knows more than the others?"

Rohit Sharma: 'There will be a bit of psychological advantage' for Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians captain says Trent Boult on the road to recovery; Hardik Pandya still not comfortable bowling

Confident Pakistan target clean sweep against lacklustre Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe need their experienced hands to show the way, while Pakistan might be tempted to experiment with their XI

Just 40 good overs… up-and-down Delhi Capitals look to thwart the Mumbai Indians juggernaut

Mumbai, four-time winners, have won all their three games against Capitals, who are in their first final

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2020 final, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL game between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals

Will Pucovski focusing on his 'batting bubble', not potential Australia call-up

Pucovski became the first Shield batsman since Dene Hills in 1997-98 to make consecutive double-hundreds

Rashid Khan: Sussex re-sign legspinner for T20 Blast in 2021

Khan set to return for third stint with county after missing 2020 season

Virat Kohli to return after first Test in Australia, Rohit Sharma added to squad

T Natarajan replaces Varun Chakravarthy in T20I squad, Ishant also in line to be part of Tests

James Vince set to miss PSL playoffs after positive Covid-19 test

Vince becomes second Multan Sultans player to withdraw; Joe Denly lined up as replacement

Jon Holland offers path to victory after cutting off Cameron Green

Will Pucovski was finally dismissed - for 202 - then Shaun Marsh scored another hundred

Nick Larkin leads New South Wales fightback after Jordan Silk century

After being bowled out for 64, New South Wales fought back into a lead on the second day

Mitchell Swepson stars again after Matt Renshaw breaks century drought

Jimmy Peirson raced to a maiden first-class hundred before South Australia suffered another horrid first innings

Grace Harris admits to bubble frustrations for Brisbane Heat

The allrounder says the team is struggle to find ways to switch off from the game

WBBL mid-term report: Melbourne Stars flying high, Brisbane Heat hat-trick long way off

The tournament has reached the halfway stage so how is each team shaping up?

Mitchell Starc returns to the BBL, Jonny Bairstow signs for Melbourne Stars

The left-arm quick last appeared in 2014 although would only be available for a handful of matches this season

David Warner: 'Can't win tournaments if you keep dropping catches'

Sunrisers captain heaps praise on Natarajan for having an "outstanding" IPL

Talking Points: Should Rashid Khan have bowled in the powerplay?

Also, why did Capitals go against the trend and choose to bat first? And should Williamson have attacked more?

Dhawan, Hetmyer, Stoinis and Rabada take Delhi Capitals to their first IPL final

Kane Williamson fifty in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad get knocked out in Qualifier 2

Usman Qadir finally hits the zone, and puts on a show to remember

It's taken him time to get to international cricket, and on Sunday, he showed that he belonged there

Wriddhiman Saha sidelined with hamstring tear, could be a doubt for Australia Tests

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner confirms injury, no update from BCCI yet

Usman Qadir leads fine Pakistan bowling performance to seal series

Haider Ali and Babar Azam slam fifties to make quick work of small chase

Another close encounter on the cards as evenly matched Supernovas, Trailblazers face-off in title round

Their earlier game ended 146/6 vs 144/5 - this one should go down to the wire too

IPL 2020, Qualifier 2, Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

ESPNcricinfo's updates from Qualifier 2 of IPL 2020

Where and when to watch DC vs SRH Qualifier live match at 7.30 PM IST on November 8, 2020

How, where and when to watch Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad second Qualifier live match at 7.30 PM IST on November 8, 2020

Unchanged Pakistan opt to bowl, Zimbabwe bring in Donald Tiripano for Tendai Chatara

This is also the 50th T20I for umpire Ahsan Raza, the first to reach the landmark

PSL playoffs: Saqib Mahmood replaces Liam Livingstone in Peshawar Zalmi squad

Livingstone pulled out after being named in England's ODI squad to tour South Africa

255*, 183*: unstoppable Will Pucovski makes irresistible Test case

This time the opening stand was worth a mere 186 as WA were made to regret bowling first

New South Wales skittled for 64, third lowest Shield score, as Peter Siddle and Jackson Bird revel

Tasmania were well ahead by the close as Jordan Silk made a half-century

Usman Khawaja breaks century drought but pressure grows on Joe Burns

Marnus Labuschagne bagged a duck while Matt Renshaw approached a hundred

Tom Blundell out in bizarre manner in Plunket Shield fixture

Wellington batsman given out obstructing the field under the new laws

Mahmudullah to miss PSL playoffs after testing positive for Covid-19

Multan Sultans had roped in Mahmudullah in place of Moeen Ali, and he was supposed to leave Dhaka on November 9

Five corporates pick up teams for Bangabandhu T20 Cup

Shakib, Mushfiqur, Tamim among 113 players who will be part of the draft

Amy Smith 'has shown remarkable maturity for a 15-year-old' - Corinne Hall

The Hobart Hurricanes legspinner already has an impressive list of batters in her wickets column

WBBL round-up: Darlington denies Priest in thriller

The best of the action from another four WBBL matches as the tournament reaches the halfway mark

Atapattu and Yadav stand tall as Supernovas and Trailblazers make the final

A blistering fifty, a nerveless last over and the defending champions cruised into the final

Virat Kohli's mentorship and never-say-die attitude vital for RCB, says coach Simon Katich

Also says it's unfair to judge Kohli's batting "purely on the numbers" in IPL 2020

Elton Chigumbura to retire from international cricket after Pakistan series

He will be remembered as Zimbabwe's best-known power-hitter of his generation

Floundering Capitals come up against in-form Sunrisers in knockout bout

Sunrisers have already beaten Capitals twice this season, but they have middle-order worries of their own

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

Michael Holding appointed MCC Foundation patron

West Indies great wants to help charity 'make cricket a game that champions respect and equality for all'

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

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

Zimbabwe opt to bat on flat pitch, Usman Qadir debuts for Pakistan

Zimbabwe brought in Elton Chigumbura, Ryan Burl and Tendai Chatara, while Mohammad Hafeez returned for Pakistan

Sean Abbott 'as ready as anyone' for a Test call-up against India - Trent Copeland

The New South Wales allrounder is already part of Australia's limited-overs set-up

'Jason Holder always in consideration for T20s' - Phil Simmons

Says selectors had to leave him out of T20I squad because of packed schedule for New Zealand tour

WBBL round-up: McGrath's wonder catch highlights Strikers' victory

The latest action from the WBBL with a triple-header at North Sydney Oval

Australia Test squad: who has staked their claim for a call-up?

A host of players have produced impressive performances in the first stage of the Shield season

Gautam Gambhir says Royal Challengers Bangalore need to look beyond Virat Kohli for captaincy

Manjrekar says the onus of changing the captain lies with the franchise owners

'Nerves and hesitation' - Kohli disappointed with Royal Challengers Bangalore batting

Head coach Simon Katich adds that the team 'ran out of steam'

Williamson, Holder see through wobbly Sunrisers chase to knock out Royal Challengers

They absorbed all the pressure from the spinners and finished off the game in calculated manner

PCB wants Younis Khan to lead High Peformance Centre in Karachi

This, in addition to his role as Pakistan's batting consultant

Foregone conclusion? Anything but, as Pakistan and Zimbabwe switch focus to T20Is

Their win in the final ODI should give the visitors enough confidence to put their best game on display

IPL 2020, Eliminator, Match Highlights: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the Eliminator of IPL 2020

Johann Myburgh named as South East Stars head coach

Former Somerset allrouinder takes up role after Jonathan Batty's interim stint

Where and when to watch RCB vs SRH Eliminator live match at 7.30 PM IST on November 6, 2020

How, where and when to watch Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Eliminator live match at 7.30 PM IST on November 6, 2020

Uncapped Glenton Stuurnman in South Africa white-ball squads

Dala returns, as does Rabada, who had missed SA's last assignment against India

West Indies contingent in New Zealand clear second Covid-19 test

The players can now train and attend gym sessions inside the bubble

Morne Morkel to play for Brisbane Heat in BBL as local player

Former South Africa fast bowler has gained permanent Australian residency and now lives in Sydney

Virat Kohli - Length of tours need to considered given the impact bio-bubbles can have mentally

Says life in a bio-bubble "does get difficult at times because it is repetitive"

Sam Billings becomes latest Englishman at BBL after signing for Sydney Thunder

Batsman will join club after Christmas, following conclusion of England tour of South Africa

Rohit Sharma on what makes Mumbai Indians 'a different team'

Mumbai captain believes squad depth and clear-cut roles are reasons behind their continued dominance

Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya lead rampant Mumbai Indians into final

Battered Delhi Capitals will have another go in second Qualifier

Hasan Ali injures himself again, after returning to Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

He has sustained a strain in his groin after five months of extensive rehabilitation of his back

Mithali Raj: Was difficult to play less than 12 hours after first game

Velocity were bowled out in their Thursday afternoon game, having played the tournament opener on Wednesday night

Elgar, Linde, de Bruyn, Shamsi, Erwee, Maharaj shine as Dolphins, Knights, Titans register wins

Top-order batsmen getting runs will be good news as the international season approaches

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

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

Rashid Khan, Alex Hales retained by Trent Rockets for the Hundred in 2021

Katherine Brunt and Elyse Villani also kept on by team after delayed start to the Hundred

Sri Lankan government gives LPL green light; likely to start on November 27

Players to have seven-day quarantine; new start date may allow PSL players to also play LPL

Last chance for Royal Challengers and Sunrisers in battle of middle orders and middle overs

Sunrisers remain the only team to have won the IPL - when they beat RCB in 2016 - after being in an eliminator

IPL 2020, Qualifier, Match Highlights: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals

ESPNcricinfo's updates from Qualifier 1 of IPL 2020

Trailblazers thrash Velocity with Ecclestone's 4 for 9

Only three Velocity batters reached single digits as Goswami and Gayakwad took 2 for 13

Where and when to watch DC vs MI first Qualifier live match at 7.30 PM IST on November 5, 2020

How, where and when to watch Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians first Qualifier live match at 7.30 PM IST on November 5, 2020

Callum Ferguson retires: 'It is gone to wear the baggy green again'

The South Australia batsman had been told his performances weren't consistent enough

Shakib Al Hasan: 'Corona and my suspension have taught me to think differently about my life'

The allrounder, whose ban ended on October 29, has urged cricketers not to take corrupt approaches lightly

BBL clubs face juggling act around quarantined England players

The players who arrive from the tour of South Africa are likely to be in quarantine until Christmas Day

Callum Ferguson to retire from first-class cricket after next Sheffield Shield match

The South Australia batsman will continue to play BBL and hopes to be part of the Marsh One-Day Cup

BBL to begin in Tasmania and Canberra hubs, talks continue over Perth matches

The venues for matches in January remain to be confirmed amid hope of more border restrictions being lifted

Sushma Verma and Sune Luus star in Velocity's come-from-behind victory

Supernovas made 126 on a slow pitch and though their bowlers seemed ahead in the early part of the chase, they came undone in the end

Lankan Premier League: SLC meets with health authorities; more confident of league going ahead

More details expected after upcoming meeting involving Sri Lanka's president

Morne Morkel ends three-year Surrey stay

South African fast bowler says pandemic means time away from home is "no longer feasible"

'Completely confident Mumbai will win' - Shane Bond warns Delhi Capitals

Mumbai Indians bowling coach says no one wants to play the defending champions because of their aura

Mumbai Indians' batting gives them edge in clash of two top bowling attacks

They also come into the Qualifier against the Delhi Capitals with the experience of more success in the IPL playoffs

Shakib Al Hasan, 112 others to undergo fitness test ahead of Banglabandhu T20 draft

The star allrounder, returning after a year-long ban, will arrive in Dhaka from Minnesota this week

Sussex appoint James Kirtley, Ian Salisbury as Jason Gillespie replacements

Sussex become third county to have employed a specialist T20 coach

Cricket Ireland awarded €1.5 million from government's Covid-19 sports rescue package

CI chief welcomes 'much-needed funding injection' ahead of 'uncertain 2021' season

Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL 2020 Qualifier 1 between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians

Balochistan's Bismillah Khan tests positive for Covid-19

He had shown symptoms during the second round match against Southern Punjab in the Quaid-e-Azam trophy

WBBL round-up: Heather Knight, Rachael Haynes and Sam Bates star in Thunder victory

A round-up from the latest WBBL action as Sydney Thunder maintain their form

Tim Southee, Neil Wagner and Colin de Grandhomme on New Zealand injury list

Spinner Ajaz Patel has also suffered a setback in his recovery from a calf injury

Australians at the IPL: David Warner times it right, Steven Smith departs and two big names dropped

Pat Cummins hit form in the final stretch but it wasn't quite enough for KKR as David Warner's team put together three wins on the bounce

Luke Ronchi named New Zealand batting coach

The wicketkeeper-batsman fills the post vacated by Peter Fulton

Back-to-back wins give Southern Punjab big lead at the top

Northern beat Central Punjab, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa escape with a draw against Sindh

Marlon Samuels, 'the confident fellow', retires

Player of 2012 and '16 WT20s informed Cricket West Indies in June

Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur identify Manali Dakshini, M Anagha and Ayush Soni as ones for the future

"I am very excited that at least we are getting some cricket" - Harmanpreet Kaur

'We're tired of competing and getting beaten' - Sean Williams

Babar Azam feels better catching could have helped Pakistan sweep the series

Sandeep, Nadeem and Warner put Sunrisers in the playoffs; Knight Riders out

Sunrisers had to beat the top three teams in the IPL to qualify for the playoffs this season. And they did

Joe Root's T20 World Cup hopes, Adil Rashid's Test comeback in doubt

Smith gives strongest hints yet after naming England squads for South Africa tour

Mark Wood prepares to pit his pace against 'battle-hardened' IPL stars

Fast bowler emboldened by displays from Archer, Nortje, Rabada in the UAE this year

Rohit Sharma back in Mumbai Indians XI a week after being ruled out of Australia tour

Earlier on Tuesday, Ganguly had said he wanted Rohit to be cautious in the IPL

No ball-by-ball coverage for four-day franchise tournament - CSA to investigate

CSA is yet to conclude talks with SuperSport about streaming the matches on its website

IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 56th game of IPL 2020

Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran rested from England ODI squad in South Africa

Reece Topley, Lewis Gregory, Liam Livingstone included; Saqib Mahmood and Matt Parkinson miss out

Where and when to watch SRH vs MI live match at 7.30 PM IST on November 3, 2020

How, where and when to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians live match at 7.30 PM IST on November 3, 2020

Rohit Sharma 'has a long career and not just this IPL or the next series' - Sourav Ganguly

Ishant Sharma recovering well from injury, and should play Test series in Australia, BCCI president says

The Hundred: Paul Shaw to coach Manchester Originals women, Lancashire and Thunder

Shaw coached England women's team from 2013 to 2015

Shane Watson retires from all cricket

He ends a nearly 20-year career during which he was of the world's premier white-ball allrounders

Zimbabwe bat in third ODI, Khushdil Shah debuts for Pakistan

The visitors have lost the series but the World Cup Super League points still up for grabs

WBBL round-up: Hurricanes off the mark against poor Renegades

The first mid-week of the WBBL fixtures saw four teams in action

Sheffield Shield wrap: Pressure on Joe Burns, Mitchell Swepson's hub life, and Shaun Marsh as good as ever

A recap of the major talking points from the latest round of Shield matches

West Indies contingent clears first Covid-19 test in New Zealand

They will undergo two more tests on days 6 and 12 of their two-week quarantine in Christchurch

Joe Clarke in line for Perth Scorchers BBL deal

The Nottinghamshire batsmen would be cover for Jason Roy who will be on England duty

Warwickshire to implement Rooney Rule in hunt for new head coach

Club will interview a minimum of one BAME candidate to replace Jim Troughton

Shreyas Iyer: 'Smiles back on our faces after the four consecutive losses'

Delhi Capitals' captain says his team can deal with the challenge of Mumbai Indians as they are a "fearless and amazing bunch of boys"

Royal Challengers Bangalore 'could be more brave with the bat' - Kohli

He says qualification to the playoffs could finally free his players up

Dhawan, Rahane fifties seal second place for Capitals; RCB make playoffs too

Anrich Nortje, who won the Player-of-the-Match award took three wickets for the Capitals in the first innings

Lanka Premier League dates may change, and could be held in Malaysia or UAE

SLC's first preference still is to hold the tournament in Sri Lanka

Faf du Plessis set to represent Peshawar Zalmi; Kieron Pollard to miss PSL playoffs

Moeen Ali and Chris Jordan will also skip the tournament with England scheduled to play T20Is in South Africa

Ron Kalifa appointed to ECB board

Pearson and Darlow re-appointed for further two-and-a-half year terms

Pakistan eye clean sweep; Zimbabwe search for top-order form

Zimbabwe may feel some progress has been made if they don't walk away empty handed

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy team suggestions for the IPL game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians

Sunrisers in do-or-die as win against Mumbai assures playoff spot

Last chance for Mumbai to experiment before the playoffs

Covid-19: Six Warriors players withdrawn from opening round after testing positive

IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 55th game of IPL 2020

Where and when to watch DC vs RCB live match at 7.30 PM IST on November 2, 2020

How, where and when to watch Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore live match at 7.30 PM IST on November 2, 2020

Rahmatullah Qureishi appointed new Afghanistan Cricket Board CEO

Qureishi joins the ACB after Jaar Abdulrahimzai had taken up the post in an acting capacity

Lewis Gregory joins Somerset team-mate Tom Banton at Brisbane Heat

Heat coach Darren Lehmann said the allrounder had been "sought after" for the BBL

Liam Scott stands tall as Scott Boland's herculean six wickets can't bring Victoria victory

Travis Head made 151 as for the second match running South Australia fought for a draw

Cameron Green's new-ball spell catches the eye in stalemate

Shaun Marsh's quickfire 88 allowed Western Australia to set up a declaration

New South Wales scramble one-wicket win despite Mitchell Swepson's ten

Sean Abbott held his nerve after Harry Conway had managed to see out four deliveries from Swepson

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

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

How Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad can make the IPL playoffs

Four teams, three spots, two games - it's all going down to the wire

'Nowhere near 100%' but Andre Russell is doing his bit to get Kolkata Knight Riders into the playoffs

"If he gets hot tonight, who knows what could happen in the coming games if we're to progress" - Brendon McCullum

Fleming says rebuilding Super Kings will be 'great fun'

Head coach also explains why Gaikwad wasn't picked sooner and why Tahir played only three games all season

Morgan and Cummins keep Knight Riders' playoff hopes alive; Royals knocked out

The Rajasthan Royals are now out after fading away in a steep chase

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the 55th game of IPL 2020

MS Dhoni 'definitely not' retiring from IPL

Chennai Super Kings captain though admits it is time to revamp the team's core

DRS: Should Haider Ali have been given out?

What happens when technology and the naked eye contradict each other, as was the case in the second ODI?

'The short run has come back to bite us very hard' - KL Rahul

"There's a lot of things to proud of as a team, so hopefully come back stronger next year and forget this year"

IPL 2020 scenarios: Kings XI's defeat marginally simplifies things for KKR, Royals in their must-win clash

Kings XI's defeat to CSK has improved the qualification chances of RCB and Capitals

Gaikwad, du Plessis and Super Kings bowlers knock out Kings XI Punjab

The Super Kings bowlers set up the win on a slow, low Abu Dhabi track that might have reminded them of Chepauk

Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore walk the playoff tightrope

Winner goes through and gets two shots at a spot in the final. Loser goes to pray

IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 54th match of IPL 2020

Where and when to watch KKR vs RR live match at 7.30 PM IST on November 1, 2020

How, where and when to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals live match at 3.30 PM IST on November 1, 2020

Ravi Shastri reveals Rohit Sharma 'in danger of injuring himself again'

Head coach advises batsman not to rush his comeback after going through medical report.

Where and when to watch CSK vs KXIP live match at 3.30 PM IST on November 1, 2020

How, where and when to watch Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab live match at 3.30 PM IST on November 1, 2020

IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 53rd match of IPL 2020

Trent Copeland produces a masterclass but New South Wales' chase on a knife edge

Mitchell Swepson will be key for Queensland as they try to defend 206 on the final day

Cameron Bancroft and Sam Whiteman hit hundreds in double-century opening stand

Tasmania's lower order had earned a good lead but wickets proved elusive

Travis Head responds with ton after Marcus Harris and Will Pucovski shred record books

South Australia's captain gave them hope of a draw after Victoria's monumental opening stand

Unchanged Zimbabwe opt to bat in bid to level series

Pakistan hand debuts to Muhammad Musa and Haider Ali

Phil Simmons confident prolonged isolation won't affect 'sharp' West Indies for New Zealand T20Is

Six members of the T20 squad will not have completed their isolation till the eve of the first game in Auckland

WBBL round-up: Sam Bates and Heather Knight bowl Thunder to victory

The latest WBBL action as the Thunder are able to beat the weather to secure another win

Marcus Harris and Will Pucovski set new Sheffield Shield record with 486-run stand

The Victoria opening pair beat the previous mark of 464 set by Mark and Steve Waugh

Irfan Pathan signs with Kandy Tuskers in the LPL

The former India allrounder hasn't played competitive T20 cricket since February 2019

Jason Holder, Sandeep Sharma keep Sunrisers Hyderabad's playoff hopes alive

RCB's batsmen struggled on a slow track, managing only 120 for 7