'Nightmare of a week' - how R Ashwin's family has been dealing with a Covid-19 crisis

As many as ten members of the family had tested positive for the virus

Michael Hogan five-for trumps Darren Stevens' as Kent tumble to two-day defeat

Stevens shines with ball on 45th birthday but unable to prevent 10-wicket thrashing

Mumbai Indians look to stop the Chennai Super Kings juggernaut in battle of IPL heavyweights

The defending champions have had an inconsistent start to the campaign, with their big hatters far from their best

RCB bowl and bring back Shahbaz; Agarwal injury among three Kings changes

The Royal Challengers left out Washington Sundar

Shikhar Dhawan, Sachin Tendulkar and Jaydev Unadkat contribute to India's fight against Covid-19

"It is the need of the hour that we do everything possible to help each other out," says Dhawan

Oshada Fernando rues missed opportunities as pitch, weather hamper Sri Lanka

No. 3 "disappointed" not to get to three figures as Bangladesh fight back in Pallekele

BCCI mulls moving T20 World Cup to UAE in 'worst case scenario'

Dhiraj Malhotra, tournament director, remains confident India could still host the 16-team event

Where and when to watch PBKS vs RCB live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 30, 2021

How, where and when to watch PBKS vs RCB live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 30, 2021

Pakistan build slowly with Imran Butt's fifty

Only 59 runs were scored across the 32 overs, with Abid Ali the man to be dismissed

CSA no longer under threat of defunding and derecognition

Sports minister Nathi Mthethwa has backed off after all the parties involved came to a suitable agreement

Oshada Fernando firm as Taskin Ahmed leads Bangladesh's recovery

Oshada Fernando remained unbeaten on 65 as Sri Lanka lost three wickets in the first session

Shane Bond leaves Sydney Thunder to spend more time at home

He had been with the BBL side for three seasons and would have earned another deal

Brendon McCullum: 'I've asked time and time again for us to be more aggressive'

Coach "very disappointed" in KKR's slow scoring, says "we're going to have to make some changes for sure"

Ben Raine inflicts pain as Warwickshire slide to 87 all out

Mark Wood also in wickets before Durham openers overhaul meagre total

Dom Bess provides glimpse of order as Yorkshire endure Headingley marmalisation

Wayne Parnell takes five as Northamptonshire take upper hand on first visit in seven years

Notts quicks fire after Ben Slater century on 18-wicket day

Derbyshire blown away as Broad, Fletcher and Paterson steam in

David Lloyd stars with bat and ball as Marnus Labuschagne succumbs to Darren Stevens on Glamorgan return

Opener finishes with unbeaten half-century after picking up four wickets

Clarke and Clark fit Surrey's seamers' roles to give high-flying Hampshire a shoeing

Unbeaten fifties for Burns and Amla complete Surrey's best day of the season to date

Sam Evans' studied hundred gives Leicestershire advantage at Bristol

Second ton of the season for opener as Gloucestershire left to rue decision to insert

Alastair Cook finds his old self at New Road as Essex take a grip

First hundred of the season for former England captain steers visitors

Stiaan van Zyl, Tom Haines fifties prevent Sussex fortunes from clouding over

Regular wickets keep Lancashire in the hunt on close-fought opening day

Prithvi Shaw breaks record with six fours in first over of a T20 innings

Shaw's onslaught came against KKR's Shivam Mavi

Nick Gubbins, Robbie White give Middlesex the edge on solid first day at Taunton

Craig Overton toils on luckless day in the field for Somerset

Capitals bowl first against Knight Riders, bring in Lalit Yadav for injured Amit Mishra

The Knight Riders went into the game with an unchanged XI

ECB make £2 million investment to take disability cricket nationwide

Scheme run by Lord's Taverners will make Super 1s and table cricket available in every county

Inconsistent Punjab Kings face uphill challenge against Royal Challengers Bangalore's superstar batters

With AB de Villiers on fire and Harshal Patel running away with the purple cap, RCB will fancy their chances

Langton Rusere becomes first Black African to officiate in a Test match

Umpire has previously stood in final of Women's World T20 in Antigua

Nitin Menon leaves IPL bubble; Paul Reiffel's Australia return plans 'cancelled'

ESPNcricinfo understands Menon left for Indore earlier this week after his parents tested positive for Covid-19

Mumbai Indians bowl, bring in Nathan Coulter-Nile for Ishan Kishan

The Rajasthan Royals remained unchanged from the team that beat the Kolkata Knight Riders in the previous game

Heath Streak accepts ICC ban but says he didn't fix matches

Former captain and coach may face a separate investigation by the Zimbabwe prosecuting authority

Zimbabwe bat with three debutants, Sean Williams out sick

Pakistan go in with two spinners, with Sajid Khan earning a debut as he looks to operate alongside Nauman Ali

Sri Lanka bat; Shoriful Islam and Praveen Jayawickrama debut

Both teams are different, focusing on their own strengths, but they still seemed rather skeptical of the pitch

Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa manage to make flight to Australia

There were concerns the pair could be stranded after the government's suspension of flights from India

'Change in attitude' turning CSK's fortunes around from 2020 to 2021

Captain MS Dhoni says the "players have taken more responsibility" this season

David Warner takes 'full responsibility' for 'very slow' knock as Sunrisers Hyderabad sink further

The Sunrisers captain struggled to get going in a 55-ball innings, scoring just 57

James Anderson to miss Lancashire's match at Sussex to manage minor calf injury

Visitors will be boosted at Hove this week by return of Liam Livingstone from IPL

BCCI gives nod for TNPL Season 5 to be held with Covid-19 precautions in place

The tournament will be played across four centres from June 4 to July 4

Marnus Labuschagne makes Glamorgan return as a marked man

Welsh government regulations allow Labuschagne to play against Kent this week while quarantining

Pakistan look to improve away record as Zimbabwe seek 2013 encore

For the first time since 2017, Zimbabwe have the chance to play Test cricket against a side other than Afghanistan or Bangladesh

Delhi Capitals hold all the trumps but cornered KKR could yet spring a surprise

Will the Capitals turn to Nortje? And how much longer can the Knight Riders persist with Gill?

India Women head coach: Selectors request BCCI to consider a female candidate

Mamatha Maben, Nooshin Al Khadeer, Jaya Sharma, Hemlata Kala among prominent former cricketers in the fray

Sunrisers Hyderabad bat, Manish Pandey returns; CSK bring back Lungi Ngidi and fit-again Moeen Ali

Bhuvneshwar Kumar still not back to full fitness for the Sunrisers

Dimuth Karunaratne: 'When Tamim attacks, it's hard for us to recover'

"It's possible that if we try to reduce his rate of scoring, the chances of him making a mistake are higher"

English cricket joins football's social media boycott to combat online abuse

Move is a "show of solidarity" in stand against abuse, racism and harassment

Mohammad Rizwan breaks into top 10 for T20I batters

Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne and Dhananjaya de Silva move up in Test batting rankings

Russell Domingo: 'We have to play to win, and not merely be happy with draws'

"At the moment I feel we are playing not to lose. That mental shift will take a bit of time."

CSA Members' Council agrees to amend MOI for majority independent board

All 14 provincial presidents that make up the Members' Council voted in favour of the new MOI

Can Mumbai's big hitters rediscover their mojo in Delhi?

Rajasthan Royals, too, will be hoping for a change of fortunes having struggled with the ball at the death

Mominul Haque's Bangladesh chase rare Test series win on the road

After a placid draw, the pitch could aid spinners more than it did in the first Test

Dominic Thornely leaves New South Wales role after WNCL disappointments

The Breakers failed to make the WNCL final for the first time in history this season

Lahore Qalandars bag Shakib Al Hasan, Quetta Gladiators sign Andre Russell

Peshawar Zalmi have signed the West Indian trio of Fabian Allen, Rovman Powell and Fidel Edwards

Nuwan Zoysa banned for six years for breaching ICC anti-corruption code

His ban has been backdated to November 31, 2018, when he was provisionally suspended

Andrew Ingleton resigns as Cricket Victoria chief executive

CV said discussions over Ingleton's departure had been going on since the start of the year

2021 Women's T20 Challenge likely to be postponed amid Covid-19 wave in India

It is understood BCCI officials have internally acknowledged the several logistical challenges during the second wave of Covid-19

CPL 2021 to be played entirely in St Kitts, fan attendance capped at 50% capacity

Spectators will be allowed at the venue for all 33 matches if they show proof of vaccination

Sinking Sunrisers look for lift against rising Super Kings in Delhi

To revive their own season, the Sunrisers will need more than just their in-form overseas personnel

RCB recruit Scott Kuggeleijn as replacement for Kane Richardson

The New Zealand allrounder had been with the Mumbai Indians as a reserve bowler

Capitals bowl first against RCB; Ishant replaces Ashwin, Sams in place of Christian

The winner of the match will move to the top of the IPL 2021 points table

T Natarajan undergoes knee surgery after being ruled out of IPL 2021

Left-arm pacer played only two matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad before leaving the team bubble

Where and when to watch DC vs RCB live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 27, 2021

How, where and when to watch DC vs RCB live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 27, 2021

BCCI reassures IPL teams: 'You are totally safe within the bubble'

Says teams are not playing to win, but for "something far more important, humanity"

Lakshan Sandakan, Chamika Karunaratne added to Sri Lanka squad for second Test against Bangladesh

The pair named as replacements for the injured Lahiru Kumara and Dilshan Madushanka

Chris Lynn asks CA to arrange chartered flight for Australian players once IPL is over

Mumbai Indians opener also says they would be "getting vaccinated next week"

Countries confirmed for 2022 Commonwealth Games cricket

A separate tournament will determine which Caribbean nation is represented with the final country confirmed by qualifying event

County Championship 'not classed as elite sport' - Billy Stanlake made to wait for Derbyshire debut

Fast bowler has to quarantine despite having arrived from "secure bubble"

PSL to conduct replacement draft ahead of 2021 season resumption

The six teams will get a chance to pick from 134 overseas players to plug holes in their depleted squads

Zimbabwe call up Luke Jongwe in host of changes for Pakistan Tests

Brendan Taylor returns, Craig Ervine out with injury, four other uncapped players in the mix

Fireworks loom as high-flying Capitals, Royal Challengers head to Motera

The season's quickest scoring powerplay teams could have a lot more bite on a truer surface

Unchanged Kolkata Knight Riders field against Punjab Kings

Punjab made one change, bringing in seam-bowling allrounder Chris Jordan for spin-bowling allrounder Fabian Allen

County cut-off for IPL replacements denied Reece Topley Chennai Super Kings chance

IPL franchises had enquired about Topley but change to rules meant he had to stay with Surrey

KKR's Pat Cummins donates $50,000 'to purchase oxygen supplies for India's hospitals'

"As players, we are privileged to have a platform that allows us to reach millions of people that we can use for good"

Lewis McManus receives ECB disciplinary points over Hassan Azad stumping incident

Wicketkeeper hit with Level 2 penalty after removing bails without having ball in his glove

Where and when to watch KKR vs PBKS live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 26, 2021

How, where and when to watch KKR vs PBKS live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 26, 2021

CSA Members' Council, interim board reach vital agreement

Cricket in South Africa will continue to be run by CSA once the new memorandum is adopted in next 48 hours

RCB's Kane Richardson and Adam Zampa set to fly back to Australia

Rajasthan Royals' Andrew Tye was the first Australian to leave the IPL, on Sunday

Axar Patel: I told Rishabh Pant that I should bowl Super Over

The Delhi Capitals allrounder said that initially pacer Avesh Khan was supposed to deliver the Super Over

Australians at the IPL: Moises Henriques' unexpected role, Dan Christian's costly drop

It wasn't the best of weeks for Australian players at the IPL with some being dropped and a couple of costly errors playing parts in defeats

R Ashwin leaves IPL 2021 to 'support family' amid the pandemic

"My family and extended family are putting up a fight against #COVID19 and I want to support them during these tough times"

David Warner: 'Harsh call by selectors' to drop Manish Pandey

It remains unclear as of now who the "selectors" Warner was referring to are

Wayne Madsen, Matt Critchley snuff out Durham fight before it begins

Even with Derbyshire's match-saving stand broken, hosts fail to force the issue on lifeless, relaid square

Rob Yates puts his Gorilla studies on hold to ambush Essex with match-winning century

First defeat in 22 matches for champions as Warwickshire seal another impressive run-chase

Haseeb Hameed and Ben Slater enrich dour draw with stats for the ages

Twin hundreds for Hameed as Nottinghamshire save the game in glorious fashion

Gloucestershire last-wicket heroics thwart Hampshire's bid for three in a row

Shaw and Goodman resist for 106 balls with defeat a near-certainty to secure battling draw

Ricardo Vasconcelos, Rob Keogh tons see Northamptonshire chase down Glamorgan

Pair put on 239 for third wicket as hosts overhaul 355 target on final day

Bottom-placed Knight Riders seek shift in gears against improving Punjab Kings

Eoin Morgan's men are missing aggression at the top, while KL Rahul and Co are just a step away from nailing their best XI

Matt Parkinson spins Lancashire to innnings victory over Kent

Hosts collapse after lunch at Canterbury, leaving them bottom of the table

Andrew Tye leaves for home as anxiety about worsening Covid-19 situation builds

ESPNcricinfo understands that two other Australian cricketers have told their franchise that they want to go home

Delhi Capitals bat, Axar Patel back; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 'pulls up sore'

J Suchith comes in for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Dimuth Karunaratne thrives on game of patience

Revamped batting approach yields Sri Lanka captain's highest Test score

Ricky Ponting: Covid-19 situation 'quite grim', but IPL can 'still bring a lot of joy'

Delhi Capitals coach says he has urged the overseas players in the team to help the locals cope

Andrew Gale hails 'fantastic' turnaround after Yorkshire seal victory at Hove

Sussex fall to 48-run defeat despite valiant effort in fourth innings

Where and when to watch SRH vs DC live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 25, 2021

How, where and when to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 25, 2021

CSK opt to bat, Moeen injured; Both teams make two changes

The Royal Challengers brought in Saini to go hard at the batsmen with his pace in the middle overs

Pakistan opt to bat in series decider

The hosts left out opening batter Tinashe Kamunhukamwe to make room for returning captain Sean Williams

Where and when to watch CSK vs RCB live match at 3.30 PM IST on April 25, 2021

How, where and when to watch Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore live match at 3.30 PM IST on April 25, 2021

Sri Lanka lose quick wickets but stretch lead past 100

Sri Lanka were on the pursuit for quick runs on the fifth morning, moving to 648 for 8 and taking a 108-run lead

Eoin Morgan: 'We lacked a lot of intent and impetus throughout our innings'

KKR captain says his side ended up "40 short" in the six-wicket loss to the Royals

Simon Harmer rescues Essex with the bat, to set up familiar fourth-day victory shot

Warwickshire thwarted after reducing champions to 36 for 5, and face stiff run-chase

Nick Selman and Billy Root give Glamorgan a chance for victory push

Berg and Parnell half-centuries show Northants route to draw

Haseeb Hameed spreads his wings with century but return to full flight can wait

Nottinghamshire opener ends day not-out in follow-on as Worcestershire keep pressing

Daniel Bell-Drummond hundred drives Kent's fight for survival

Captain leads fight in the follow-on as Kent reach close with nine wickets still standing

Harvey Hosein sets tone for Derbyshire defiance as Durham face tough victory push

Late declaration sets visitors 374 to win, after Rushworth completes another Durham five-for

Dom Bess meets his calling with maiden Yorkshire five-for

Sussex spun to brink of defeat after doughty fightback

Last-ditch follow-on tilts scales as Hampshire push for third win

Dawson and Crane spark collapse as Gloucestershire bat again

Craig Overton and Tom Lammonby seal Somerset bounce-back win

Nine-wicket win puts team back on course after Gloucestershire loss

Capitals vs Sunrisers: who will deal with sluggish Chepauk better to come out on top?

David Warner's side will be eager to string some wins together after their hat-trick of loses to begin the tournament

Six instances when a Sri Lanka pair batted out entire day of a Test

Dimuth Karunaratne and Dhananjaya de Silva kept the Bangladesh bowlers at bay on day four of the Pallekele Test

Dead pitch forces Bangladesh seamers to learn through old-fashioned toil

No point in judging bowlers too harshly on surface where all batsmen have thrived

CSA warns of '1000 job losses' if board is derecognised by South Africa government

Joint letter signed by staff including Graeme Smith, as crisis looms for national body

Rajasthan Royals bowl, and bring in Jaydev Unadkat and Yashasvi Jaiswal

KKR replace Kamlesh Nagarkoti with Shivam Mavi

Pakistan under pressure as Zimbabwe chase history in series decider

After their first T20I win against Pakistan, the hosts now chase their first-ever bilateral series win in the format

"Pressure's a funny thing" - Mickey Arthur targets unlikely Sri Lanka victory push

Coach backs legspinner Hasaranga to give Bangladesh tough time in fourth innings

Middlesex seamers combine for stunning rout as Surrey lose their London pride

Bamber, Roland-Jones and Murtagh pick up seven wickets in little more than an hour

Mithali Raj: 'I know the 2022 World Cup is my swansong'

Gavaskar to Raj: "Body language is very important - look at Virat Kohli, he stares at opposition and the rest of the team does that"

RCB and CSK grapple for top spot in clash of fire and ice

No side since IPL 2015 has won their first five IPL games. Can CSK stop RCB from achieving that?

Where and when to watch RR vs KKR live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 24, 2021

How, where and when to watch Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 24, 2021

Lahiru Kumara ruled out of Bangladesh Tests due to hamstring injury

Kumara's exit leaves Sri Lanka with only three frontline bowlers for the second innings

Dimuth Karunaratne and Dhananjaya de Silva chip away at Bangladesh's lead

The pair put on 141 for the unbroken fourth wicket, as Karunaratne reached his 11th Test ton

Australia selector 'very concerned' about Ashes build-up

Trevor Hohns knows that those players also involved in the T20 World Cup will get very little red-ball preparation

Worcestershire's tail wags to stretch lead built by Jake Libby, Daryl Mitchell

Joe Leach hits 84 as Nos. 8-11 pile on the runs against Nottinghamshire, who are 99 without loss in reply

Babar laments 'painful performance', Malik lambasts 'unacquainted decision makers'

Babar Azam offers no excuses after his side loses to Zimbabwe, while Shoiab Malik asks for an international white-ball coach

James Bracey highlights Test aspirations as Gloucestershire take on tough climb

Batsman 46 not out after 88-run stand with Kraigg Brathwaite in pursuit of Hampshire's big first innings

Chris Rushworth rekindles Riverside love affair as David Bedingham makes eyes with career-best 257

Derbyshire collapse after trouble-free double-hundred, as old master makes new-ball hay

Warwickshire show resilience against champions Essex on day of low-key high standards

Tailenders show fight as Siddle takes three in first outing for a month at Edgbaston

Gary Ballance holds Yorkshire's hopes of fightback as Jack Carson hints at spin finish

Steve Patterson and Duanne Olivier share four wickets as Sussex are pegged back

Centurions Danny Lamb, Luke Wood put Lancashire in command with record partnership

Pair put on 187 for eighth wicket before Wood's three wickets leave Kent battling to avoid follow-on

Tom Abell, Steven Davies fifties keep Somerset in control against Leicestershire

Hosts without Colin Ackermann, struck on forehead while fielding, replaced by concussion sub Rishi Patel

Rory Burns digs for his Test place as Surrey seek to give Middlesex fourth-innings jitters

Reece Topley claims four hard-earned wickets in impressive display of stamina

Breaking down the breakdown of Cricket South Africa

Will there be no South Africa in international cricket? If yes, why? Is there no way things can change?

Adam Rossington's gutsy 76 helps Northamptonshire creep away from big first-innings deficit

Hosts trail by 156 after Glamorgan rack up 407 and Chris Cooke's knock ends on 136

Officials back Covid-19 bubble, have no plans of shifting IPL matches from Delhi

India's capital city, affected in a major way by the pandemic, will host matches from next week

Depleted Royals look to overcome top-order troubles against Knight Riders

With both sides languishing in the bottom half of the points table, they can't afford another batting meltdown

Punjab Kings field against unchanged Mumbai Indians, replace M Ashwin with Ravi Bishnoi

Mumbai have won two out of four so far, while Punjab are one off the bottom with one win in four games

Jofra Archer ruled out of entire IPL 2021

The decision was taken on Friday by the ECB

Rassie van der Dussen lined up as Rajasthan Royals replacement

Franchise currently bottom amid injury and absence of three England squad members

South African sports minister warns CSA of 'defunding' and 'derecognising'

The board could well be stripped of its status as the game's governing body in the country if the minister does intervene

ICC mulls regular Test matches for non-WTC Full Members and Associates in next FTP cycle

Full Members outside the WTC have been pushing for a more formalised "second division" for the WTC

Pakistan bowl, hand Arshad Iqbal debut; Brendan Taylor leads Zimbabwe in absence of Sean Williams

Pakistan replaced Haider Ali with Asif Ali, while Zimbabwe were also without Craig Ervine

Bangladesh declare at 541 after Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das fifties

Mushfiqur Rahim and Liton Das added quick fifties on the third morning to help Bangladesh declare with a mammoth 541

Travis Head and Matthew Wade lose Cricket Australia contracts, Cameron Green included

Joe Burns and Mitchell Marsh have also been cut with the list trimmed to 17 compared to last year's 20

Olly Stone's pace rocks Essex to send Ashes signal

Warwickshire quick leads fightback after Alastair Cook impersonates Gower

Axar Patel rejoins Capitals squad after three weeks in medical care facility

He is back to full fitness and participated in his first team training session on Friday

Jake Libby lives up to the scenery with century against former team-mates

Second hundred of season drives Worcestershire but Luke Fletcher keeps Notts competitive

Lewis Hill posts another fifty but Somerset make Leicestershire struggle

Craig Overton claims three wickets for visitors, but Somerset go three down early in reply

Robbie White-Sam Robson stand ensures Middlesex have edge over Surrey on 13-wicket opening day

Murtagh bags four before duo share unbroken stand of 98 as hosts seek to put things right

Centuries to Ian Holland, Tom Alsop put Hampshire in control

Pair frustrate Gloucestershire with a 228-run stand for the second wicket

Kent rue lack of killer instinct as Josh Bohannon leads Lancashire recovery

Vilas and Wells in the runs to aid visitor's recovery from morning losses

David Bedingham thrives on post-Brexit discomfort to power Durham once more

Batsman has chance to further extend career-best innings after dominating Derbyshire rookies

George Garton finds the fire as England's bigwigs head for the seaside

Silverwood, Root, James Taylor among onlookers... too literally in England captain's case

Chris Cooke's second century of the season sets Glamorgan off to strong start

David Lloyd and in-form Kiran Carlson contribute fifties against Northamptonshire

Off-colour Mumbai Indians still look too strong for misfiring Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings need to end their losing streak soon, but they will find it tough against the defending champions

Natarajan out of IPL with knee injury

Sunrisers are yet to name a replacement for the left-arm quick, who played only two games this IPL

Royal Challengers Bangalore bowl against Rajasthan Royals; both teams make one change

Kane Richardson replaced Rajat Patidar for the Royal Challengers, while Shreyas Gopal came in for Jaydev Unadkat for the Royals

Sloppy Zimbabwe look to bounce back against unconvincing Pakistan

Zimbabwe may have squandered their best chance to hit Pakistan hard, losing the first game mainly because of lapses in the field

'Cut down the runs and fence them in' - how Sri Lanka kept Bangladesh on a tight leash

Vishwa Fernando explains how the hosts' ensured the visitors could score only at 2.66 over the last 103 overs

Brexit paperwork delay leaves Graeme van Buuren in Gloucestershire limbo

Allrounder left out of Championship clash with Hampshire after losing non-overseas status

Where and when to watch RCB vs RR live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 22, 2021

How, where and when to watch Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 22, 2021

Mominul Haque and Najmul Hossain Shanto extend Bangladesh's advantage

The pair added 226 runs for their unbroken third-wicket stand, having batted together for 79.3 overs

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MS Dhoni on facing up to the Russell-Cummins rampage: 'Not much you can really do'

KKR captain Morgan said that from 31 for 5 in the chase, he didn't expect the game to go so close

Injured Natarajan not leaving Sunrisers bubble for scans due to quarantine rule

"But he obviously has to go and have a scan at some point," Warner said of Natarajan's knee issue

ECB will let players keep phones in County Championship games despite growth of streaming

Governing body's analysis finds no evidence of suspicious betting patterns in Championship games

Sikandar Raza out for an indefinite period after bone marrow infection

Allrounder feared he had cancer until tests came back negative, but his recovery is still expected to take several weeks

Najmul Hossain Shanto: 'I believed in myself to score big runs'

Bangladesh's centurion is looking forward to making an even bigger score against Sri Lanka in Pallekele

Kolkata Knight Riders bring in Sunil Narine, Kamlesh Nagarkoti and bowl first

Chennai Super Kings bring in Lungi Ngidi for Dwayne Bravo

Inconsistent Rajasthan Royals look to break Royal Challengers Bangalore's unbeaten run

Sanju Samson's side will need to find a recipe for success. And soon

Jonathan Trott returns to Warwickshire as batting consultant

Former England batsman returns to club where he forged memorable career

UAE's Qadeer Ahmed handed five-year ban for corruption

The sentence will be backdated to October 16, 2019, when he was provisionally suspended by the ICC

Babar Azam moves to second spot in ICC rankings for T20I batters

Fakhar Zaman jumps 17 slots, Mohammad Rizwan reaches 15h position

Where and when to watch KKR vs CSK live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 21, 2021

How, where and when to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 21, 2021

Punjab Kings bat with three changes, Sunrisers boosted by Williamson and Jadhav

Abdul Samad missed out with a hamstring injury

Glenn Phillips signs Gloucestershire deal for Vitality T20 Blast

Middle-order batter could also play two Championship games; James Harris joins Glamorgan on loan

Zimbabwe bowl; Pakistan hand debut to Danish Aziz

Sean Williams opted to chase against Pakistan on a surface that he expected to flatten out in the afternoon

Dom Sibley ruled out for at least two Championship fixtures with broken finger

Ben Stokes undergoes "successful" surgery; Jofra Archer continues rehab at Sussex

Where and when to watch PBKS vs SRH live match at 3.30 PM IST on April 21, 2021

How, where and when to watch Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad live match at 3.30 PM IST on April 21, 2021

Bangladesh opt to bat in Kandy

The home side went for Angelo Mathews in place of Dinesh Chandimal

Kurtis Patterson and Lloyd Pope among players heading to Northern Territory

The one-day and T20 competitions aim to make use of the dry season in the Top End

IPL 2021, match highlights: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals

All the updates, colour and analysis with ESPNcricinfo's match-day blog

Ed Smith's tenure ends as national selector as role is made redundant

Chris Silverwood assumes responsibility with Joe Root and Eoin Morgan alongside him

Liam Livingstone leaves IPL 2021 citing 'bubble fatigue'

The England and Rajasthan Royals batter has spent much of the last ten months moving in and out of biosecure environments

Scotland to play two ODIs against Netherlands in May, announce 13 central contracts

Scotland have not played international cricket since December 2019

Mohammad Amir joins Kent for second half of Vitality T20 Blast

Pakistan left-armer could be available for up to seven group games and the knockouts

Misbah-ul-Haq open to trying out new faces but winning the series remains priority

Head coach says he doesn't want to give "gutsy" Zimbabwe a weak link to exploit

Surrey to screen Lord's derby clash at Oval as county cricket gears up for return of fans

Current rules allow Surrey members to use roof terrace - except on matchdays at Kia Oval

Super Kings look well-placed to hand fragile Knight Riders third loss in a row

CSK might want to replace Gaikwad with Uthappa, while Narine could get a look-in for KKR

Pakistan target to continue their dominance over Zimbabwe

The hosts will be boosted by the returns of Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine

IPL 2021, match highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians

Updates, colour and analysis with ESPNcricinfo's match-day blog

Onus on in-form batters and spinners as Sunrisers and Punjab Kings look to get going

Both teams might need to rejig their playing XIs - they have won one out of six games between them so far this season

T10 format could be vehicle for cricket's return to Olympics, as ICC step up interest

ECB. BCCI accept benefits of global exposure after initial resistance to Olympic involvement

Post-Kolpak era - Olivier, Viljoen, Abbott, van Zyl and Harmer return to South African domestic set-up

Hashim Amla, Vernon Philander and Wayne Parnell have all been named in the Western Province squad

Shoriful Islam included in Bangladesh squad for first Sri Lanka Test

Bangladesh might field three pacers, and Najmul Hossain Shanto is likely to continue batting at No. 3

Where and when to watch DC vs MI live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 20, 2021

How, where and when to watch Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 20, 2021

Mathews, uncapped Jayawickrama, Madushanka in SL squad for Bangladesh Tests

Kusal Mendis continues to be omitted; injured Kusal Perera also out of the two-match series

BCCI proposes nine venues for men's T20 World Cup to ICC

Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow and Mumbai part of the list

Nissanka, Haque in focus as struggling Sri Lanka and Bangladesh eye revival

Two unpredictable sides desperate for a win face off in a two-match Test series in Pallekele

Gabba would get $1billion rebuild if Brisbane wins Olympic bid

The city is the frontrunner to stage the Games in 11 years and could be confirmed by mid-2021

de Grandhomme 'should be ready' for England tour as NZ players get Covid vaccine

New Zealand allrounder hopes to recover in time after missing home season due to ankle injury

From one season to another: Australians who have county cricket calling

The game doesn't stop for the latest group of players heading overseas

South Africa's captains apologise to stakeholders as CSA faces government sanction

Suspension from international competitions could follow if board is stripped of governing status

IPL 2021, match highlights: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

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ECB confident that summer schedule will survive despite India joining Covid-19 'red list'

No immediate impact on IPL participants, but quarantine periods may affect future engagements

Hasaranga, Nissanka, Oshada and Embuldeniya - Mickey Arthur's picks for Sri Lanka's future

Getting Kusal Mendis to perform to his potential "at the forefront of my thinking", Sri Lanka coach tells ESPNcricinfo

Sean Williams to continue to lead Zimbabwe, three uncapped players named in squad for Pakistan T20Is

Brendan Taylor and Craig Ervine return, but Sikandar Raza misses out because of injury

Adapting quickly the key as Delhi Capitals take on at-home Mumbai Indians in low-scoring Chennai

Mumbai have been brilliant at defending low totals so far, while the Capitals have twice chased down big targets

Mahela Jayawardene: Middle-overs batting could 'still improve' but pretty happy how things are

The Mumbai Indians' head coach says his batters have adapted well to the challenge of playing on slow wickets in Chennai

Waqar Younis granted leave, to miss Zimbabwe series for his wife's surgery in Sydney

The Pakistan bowling coach will rejoin the squad for the white-ball series in England

Belinda Clark: Not Tests, focus for women's cricket 'needs to continue on the shorter formats'

Says she wouldn't change anything until 10-15 nations are playing top-class white-ball cricket

IPL 2021, match highlights: Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals

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Mumbai Indians won't make Hardik Pandya bowl till 'the niggle cools off and he is comfortable'

"Important that we make sure that he is completely in a position to come in and bowl"

Dilhara Lokuhettige gets eight-year ban for corruption

"The severity of the sanction reflects the seriousness of his offences and his continued refusal to cooperate"

Where and when to watch CSK vs RR live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 19, 2021

How, where and when to watch Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 19, 2021

South Australia cut five players after winless season

The state finished bottom of the Sheffield Shield and Marsh Cup and will look to revamp their squad this winter

Australians at the IPL: Glenn Maxwell's revival, David Warner's challenge, quicks go the distance

Catch up with how the Australian names have gone in the opening stages of this year's IPL

Rahul feels changing the ball for team bowling second 'will really be fair'

The Punjab Kings captain says the team bowling second shouldn't have such a "huge disadvantage" because of dew

IPL 2021, match highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings

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Late Luke Wood breakthroughs lead Lancashire to 206-run victory

Luke Procter puts up a fight for Northamptonshire against former side on compelling last day

Unbeaten fifty by Ben Cox seals draw for Worcestershire after Derbyshire play it safe

Derbyshire captain Billy Godleman sets opponents 398 from 84 overs

Tim Bresnan carries wounded Warwickshire home as Notts winless run stretches on

Century stand with No. 8 Olly Stone sees home side chase down target of 333

Surrey face anxious wait over possible ball change charge as Hassan Azad ton seals draw for Leicestershire

Surrey wait to hear whether a charge of attempting to change the condition of the ball will be levelled

Newsfile: Muttiah Muralitharan undergoes angioplasty in Chennai

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Ollie Robinson presses England claims with nine-wicket haul leading Sussex to victory

Test hopeful takes 13 for the match in eight-wicket win over Glamorgan

AB de Villiers to discuss T20 World Cup comeback with South Africa coach Mark Boucher

Discussions have already begun, and the two are set to catch up again during the IPL

David Willey five-wicket haul steers Yorkshire to 200-run victory over Kent

Night-watchman Matt Milnes proves stubborn with career-best 78 before visitors seal win at Canterbury

Allround dominance hands Hampshire second big win of the season

Ian Holland shines with bat and ball, Mohammad Abbas takes nine as hosts roll Middlesex by 249 runs

IPL 2021, match highlights: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders

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Search for consistency continues as flawed CSK and Rajasthan Royals face off

Their contest could tell us if one of them could enjoy a dark-horse run deep into the IPL

IPL 2021, match highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings

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James Bracey shows temperament, talent to hand Gloucestershire victory at Somerset

Bracey adds 83* to first-innings ton in match-clinching stand with Kraigg Brathwaite for eight-wicket win

Simon Harmer bamboozles Durham with another five-for to deliver Essex victory

Spinner claims 10 for the match to see hosts home before lunch on final day at Chelmsford

'Walk out, chest out, ready to punch the guys' - AB de Villiers' tip to Virat Kohli for enjoying the game again

de Villiers reveals details of the discussions he had with his RCB skipper during a phone call recently

Where and when to watch DC vs PBKS live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 18, 2021

How, where and when to watch Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 18, 2021

IPL 2021, match highlights: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders

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Where and when to watch RCB vs KKR live match at 3.30 PM IST on April 18, 2021

How, where and when to watch Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders live match at 3.30 PM IST on April 18, 2021

South Africa sports minister to intervene after CSA fails to agree on MOI

Sports minister Mthethwa can withdraw funding and no longer officially recognise CSA as the governing body of cricket

Who won what in the 2020-21 Australian domestic season

With plenty of tweaks and a little bit of shortening here and there, all the major competitions were played

Mitchell Swepson nabs three as Queensland secure Sheffield Shield title with innings victory

The home side wrapped up the match inside the opening session of the fourth day

Steven Croft shines with unbeaten century as Lancashire hold upper hand

Saqib Mahmood helps reduce Northants to 59 for three, still needing 366 runs on final day

Brydon Carse keeps Durham's victory push on track as Essex show the fight of champions

Jack Burnham and Scott Borthwick overcome new-ball scare to take chase into final day

Stuart Broad vs Hanuma Vihari showcases quality as Nottinghamshire near end of 1000-day wait

Danny Briggs stars with four wickets, but Warwickshire have battle ahead on fourth day

IPL 2021, match highlights: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

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Ian Holland, Sam Northeast tons set Middlesex a mammoth target

Visitors need 323 more on final day, but Hampshire will fancy chances of claiming six wickets needed

Ollie Pope double, Jamie Smith ton put Surrey in control

Pope savours home comforts en route to stunning 245 as senior partner to Smith, who impresses with 123

Matt Critchley proving Derbyshire's point nicely against Worcestershire

Critchley claims five-for, then falls 16 runs short of second century for the match as hosts hold healthy advantage

Kiran Carlson scores second ton for match to bring Glamorgan back into contest

Batsman to the rescue with 129*, Ollie Robinson shows his class with four wickets for Sussex

Centuries to Joe Root, Adam Lyth put Yorkshire in command at Kent

Visitors need eight wickets on final day at Canterbury after setting Kent 445 to win

Gloucestershire seamers put their side in sight of rare Championship win at Taunton

Ryan Higgins leads way with four wickets as only James Hildreth offers resistance among Somerset batters

Younis Khan backs 'future star' Haider Ali to come good after disappointing South Africa tour

The Pakistan batting coach hoped the middle-order batters can grow into their roles in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup

Mark Boucher 'accepts responsibility' after South Africa's eighth loss in last 11 series

However, the head coach cautions against knee-jerk reactions following the 1-3 T20I series defeat against Pakistan

Knight Riders seek pick-me-up against high-flying Royal Challengers

KKR's intimidating middle-order hasn't yet found its groove, while RCB have ticked off a fair few boxes

Sanju Samson defends turning down penultimate-ball single against Punjab Kings

"It has absolutely nothing to do with ego; just the simple demands of the moment and the team."

IPL 2021, match highlights: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

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Where and when to watch Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 17, 2021

How, where and when to watch Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 17, 2021

Rabada-Nortje combine could be the difference in slugfest of equals

Both teams are strong at the top but have a tendency of losing steam towards the end of their innings

'Sack it, I'm going to try and rip it' - Matt Parkinson on his ball-of-the-century contender

Lancashire legspinner's jaffa went viral on Friday and earned him praise from Shane Warne

Xavier Bartlett and Brendan Doggett put Queensland within touching distance of title

Marnus Labuschagne finally fell for 192 after an innings that lasted nine hours

BCCI gets 'government assurances' to provide Pakistan visas for T20 World Cup

"However, whether the fans can travel across the border to watch matches is still not clear"

Matt Parkinson finally gets his moment as Lancashire hold the upper hand

Spinner emerges from long winter on England fringes with three fine wickets against Northants

Joe Clarke, Haseeb Hameed give Nottinghamshire hope of breaking Championship duck

Stuart Broad leads the line with three wickets in rare county outing

Mohammad Abbas hat-trick and six-for leaves Middlesex feeling abashed

Abbas claims a hat-trick in stunning six-wicket haul as Hampshire take mammoth lead

Ollie Pope, Ben Foakes blossom into form as Leicestershire hit by Surrey fightback

England pair add unbroken 160-run stand after visitors limited to 375

James Bracey century brings Gloucestershire in reach of Somerset's first-innings total

Fifties to Matt Taylor, Chris Dent help frustrate home bowlers at Taunton

Essex's Fortress under siege as Durham close in on famous Chelmsford victory

Dan Lawrence resists with 76 but Essex lead by just 45 going into day three

Babar Azam hails 'complete team effort' after Pakistan seal ODI and T20I double

"The way Fakhar performed stood out obviously, but I think we should pay credit to the bowlers, too"

IPL 2021, match highlights: Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings

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Stiaan van Zyl century leads way for in-control Sussex against Glamorgan

George Garton scores career-best 97 as five Sussex batsmen pass fifty

Darren Stevens top scores for Kent with 52 but hosts flounder against Yorkshire

Steven Patterson, Duanne Olivier claim three wickets each to contain Kent as visitors hold healthy lead

Matt Critchley adds three-wicket haul to his ton as Derbyshire retain control

Tom Fell, Riki Wessels post fifties but Worcestershire trail by 147 at end of second day

Bismah Maroof takes indefinite maternity leave, as PCB mulls pregnancy provisions in contracts

Pakistan allrounder is set to become first beneficiary of the board's maternity leave plans

Middle-order muddle could hurt Sunrisers against masterly Mumbai Indians

SRH will continue to miss Williamson, and might want to rejig their top order with Bairstow pushed to open

IPL 2021, match highlights: Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings

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Where and when to watch Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 16, 2021

How, where and when to watch Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 16, 2021

Babar Azam opts to field as Pakistan look to leave South Africa with two trophies

Visitors unchanged; hosts bring in Bjorn Fortuin and Wiaan Mulder for Beuran Hendricks and Pite van Biljon

Ben Stokes set to miss New Zealand Tests with broken finger

Allrounder requires surgery on left index finger ruling him out for up to 12 weeks

Marnus Labuschagne on his hundred: 'Better than I feel like it's ever been'

"I didn't get greedy, took the runs on offer, and really wasn't rushed or flustered"

Delhi Capitals' Anrich Nortje available for selection after testing negative for Covid-19

Nortje had to spend an extended time in quarantine after a false positive test

As it happened: Queensland vs New South Wales, Sheffield Shield final, 2nd day

Recap how the second day of the final in Brisbane unfolded

Tasmania batter Alex Doolan announces retirement

He played four Tests for Australia and was within 11 runs of a century on debut in 2014

Sydney Sixers BBL chief exits despite back-to-back titles

Cricket New South Wales has announced a significant restructuring after an extensive review

Live report - Queensland vs New South Wales, Sheffield Shield final, 2nd day

Follow how the action unfolds at Allan Border Field

Dom Sibley, Hanuma Vihari reminded of humbling powers of sport with Warwickshire

Sibley injures finger, Vihari struggles on first day as Notts make inroads via Broad and Chappell

Sam Evans takes his chance with gritty first ton for Leicestershire

Evans adds 130 for first wicket with Hassan Azad on weather-affected day at Surrey

Simon Kerrigan shines on return to Old Trafford that once seemed, to him, unlikely

Northants spinner 'proud' of three wickets against former side, having doubted at times that he'd be back

Ricky Ponting: Not bowling Ashwin out 'probably a mistake on our behalf'

The Delhi Capitals coach also says his bowlers bowled too many "slot balls" to Chris Morris

Matt Critchley ton builds on Leus de Plooy good work as Derbyshire take charge

du Plooy 98, half-centuries for Godleman and Hussain, as Worcestershire rue drops

Scott Borthwick's stunning century transcends a manic 18-wicket day at Chelmsford

Chris Rushworth, Brydon Carse restrict Essex to 96, their lowest total at Chelmsford since 2014

IPL 2021, match highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals

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Kiran Carlson ton keeps Glamorgan in contention

David Lloyd scores 84 but Sussex openers respond by posting 99 without loss

Adam Lyth falls just shy of ton as Yorkshire frustrate Kent bowlers

Opener reaches 97, Harry Brook scores fifty as visitors go to stumps 358 for 8 at Canterbury

Middlesex prove a tougher match-up for Hampshire

Five wickets in afternoon session peg back hosts, who had won by an innings at Leicestershire

Steven Davies, Craig Overton rally Somerset with century stand versus Gloucestershire

Pair put on sixth-wicket stand of 116 in 30 overs after hosts slump to 110 for 5 at Taunton

South Africa eye series-levelling punch in tough summer finale

Pakistan will want to cap off tour with a T20I series win on Friday to add to their ODI trophy

Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal demoted in BCCI contracts list

Gill, Axar and Siraj are new entrants, while Hardik Pandya and Thakur have earned promotions

Chennai Super Kings look to crack Wankhede code against power-packed Punjab Kings

With Ngidi and Behrendorff unavailable, the Super Kings could turn to Tahir for wicket-taking bite

Phil Salt out ruled out until end of May after breaking foot in cycling accident

Batter should be fit in time for T20 Blast campaign as he works on rehab alongside Archer

Delhi Capitals rope in Shams Mulani as a short-term Covid-19 replacement for Axar Patel

Karnataka's Anirudha Joshi replaces the injured Shreyas Iyer

IPL 2021, match highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals

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Where and when to watch RR vs DC live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 15, 2021

How, where and when to watch Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 15, 2021

Australia selector Shawn Flegler: 'Top sides can invest in women's Tests but important to keep the rest in mind'

"What we've seen during Covid is the drop off in the amount of international cricket in the women's game"

As it happened: Queensland vs New South Wales, Sheffield Shield final, 1st day

Recap how the opening day of the final in Brisbane unfolded

Darcie Brown earns Cricket Australia contract as Delissa Kimmince announces retirement

Allrounder Kimmince played 16 ODIs and 44 T20Is after making her Australia debut in 2008

Live Report - Queensland vs New South Wales, Sheffield Shield final, 1st day

Updates and analysis from the last match of the Australian season

Ben Stokes named Wisden's leading cricketer in the world for second straight year

Zak Crawley, Jason Holder, Mohammad Rizwan, Dominic Sibley and Darren Stevens named as Five Cricketers of the Year

'Umpires got it right' - Sunrisers coach on Harshal Patel's full toss no-ball in final over of chase

Williamson nearing full fitness, confirmed Bayliss after the match

Talking Points: Are Pandey's runs hurting the Sunrisers?

And how did Holder end with 3 for 30 on a pitch that was slow and sluggish?

Had been waiting for such an innings 'for a long time' - Babar Azam

Rizwan, meanwhile, said he felt "the same joy as if I'd done it myself" when Babar reached his hundred

How Heath Streak was trapped by a corruptor, and nailed by the ICC anti-corruption team

Details of the former Zimbabwe captain's dalliance with corruptor Deepak Agarwal

David Warner: Cross-batted shots in the air not the way to go

Sunrisers captain says, "there was plenty of time to chase the total down and that too comfortably"

Shahbaz grabs victory for Royal Challengers with three-wicket over

Sunrisers Hyderabad were 115 for 2, needing 35 from 24, before things fell apart quickly

Heinrich Klaasen: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan 'made a lot of good balls look bad'

In excellent conditions for batting, South Africa's captain felt his team had finished "about 10 runs short"

'Mr X', who gave bitcoins to Heath Streak, is Delhi-based businessman Deepak Agarwal

Agarwal was also the corruptor who had contacted Shakib Al Hasan

On the ICC's table: Future of ODIs, more teams in WTC, the extra ICC event

Another issue will be the new T20 leagues eating into the international calendar

IPL 2021, match highlights: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

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Fakhar returns as Pakistan bowl; van der Dussen back for South Africa

The series is level at 1-1 after South Africa bounced back from a defeat in the first game

Delayed Covid-19 test results rule Rabada, Nortje out of Thursday's fixture

The South African bowlers have been in quarantine since reaching India last week

Where and when to watch SRH vs RCB live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 14, 2021

How, where and when to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 14, 2021

Heath Streak handed eight-year ban for breaching ICC's anti-corruption code

Streak is understood to have facilitated approaches by a corruptor to people within teams he was coach at

Babar Azam becomes No. 1 ODI batsman, ends Virat Kohli's 41-month reign

Becomes only fourth Pakistan player to attain top ranking, after Zaheer Abbas, Javed Miandad and Mohammad Yousuf

Monster talent on show as Capitals, Royals go head to head

Good news for Capitals with Rabada and Nortje likely to be available, while the Royals face selection dilemma with injured Stokes out

Queensland savour Sheffield Shield finale free of Newlands cloud

Title celebrations three years ago were interrupted by two players being whisked away for Australia duty amid a crisis

New South Wales out to prove depth of youthful batting in Sheffield Shield final

Being bowled out for 32 against Tasmania, along with IPL absences, heralded a new-look top order

IPL 2021, match highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians

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Broken finger rules Ben Stokes out of remainder of IPL 2021

Already without Jofra Archer, the Rajasthan Royals will have to do without another key man

Covid-19: India A tour of England postponed, India Test team to travel with larger squad instead

Tour games between English first-class teams and New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan also scrapped

Patchy South Africa and Pakistan look to get a hand on the trophy with one game to go

South Africa might want to tinker with their batting personnel, while Pakistan would look for more from their bowlers

RCB seek to keep winning momentum going against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Whether Sunrisers, who are searching for their first points, can fit Williamson in will be worthing watching out for

Being RCB's designated death bowler 'a privilege and a positive' for Harshal Patel

"People are starting to realise that uncapped bowlers are good enough to take responsibilities of death bowling"

IPL 2021, match highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians

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Wickets could be called 'outs' in Hundred bid to attract wider audience

Batsman may become 'batter' under terms being discussed by tournament organisers

South Africa Emerging Women's players return negative tests, to fly back from Dhaka on Tuesday

Five members of the touring party hadn't left for home with the others after returning positive Covid-19 tests on Monday

Jackson Bird ruled out of County Championship with bulging disk in his neck

Lancashire consider options to sign another overseas player after Australia seamer is told to rest

Meg Lanning returns to top five in ODI batters' rankings

Leigh Kasperek's nine wickets in two games helps her get to No. 17 on the bowlers' chart

Where and when to watch KKR vs MI live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 13, 2021

How, where and when to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 13, 2021

Five South Africa Emerging Women's players test positive for Covid-19

The players have undergone another round of testing, the results of which will be available later on Tuesday

Jofra Archer cleared to resume training after hand surgery

Ongoing elbow problem will be assessed once fast bowler returns to nets, ECB says

Mitchell Swepson emulating Shane Warne and challenging Nathan Lyon

The two premier spinners in Australia will go head-to-head during the Sheffield Shield final in what could be a key contest

Kane Williamson awarded Sir Richard Hadlee medal for fourth time

Amelia Kerr, Devon Conway also pick up top honours at the New Zealand Cricket Awards

Queensland and New South Wales: route to the Sheffield Shield final

The Sheffield Shield was shortened by two rounds due to Covid-19, but it still took considerable effort to reach the final

Heather Knight welcomes return of women's Tests as England summer schedule confirmed

India Test at Bristol precedes ODI and T20I series; New Zealand to tour in September

Melbourne Renegades boss will no longer report to Stars boss

Cricket Victoria has advertised for a new general manager for the T20 team with incumbent David Lever understood to be in the running

How is a drawn Sheffield Shield final decided?

Home advantage does not carry quite the same weight as it used to do

Kumar Sangakkara praises Sanju Samson's self belief despite agonising near miss

"I don't think I could have done anything more than that," Samson said after just failing to clear the rope

IPL 2021, match highlights: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings

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George Linde's all-round heroics hint at healthy competition for South Africa

Sisanda Magala bounces back well as depleted hosts put "cowboy cricket" behind them

"Felt like I was playing my first game" - Harbhajan on KKR debut

Offspinner says he expects to bowl more overs as the IPL goes on, having bowled only one against SRH

Ireland suspends elite men's training after player tests positive for Covid-19

Player was using one of four training hubs, but had been in close contact with players using other hubs

Confident Knight Riders out to break the Mumbai Indians jinx

Rohit Sharma's men have won nine of the last 10 completed fixtures between the sides

IPL 2021, match highlights: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings

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Where and when to watch PBKS vs RR live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 12, 2021

How, where and when to watch Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 12, 2021

Sharjeel Khan comes in for Fakhar Zaman as Pakistan opt for first strike

Mohammad Hasnain replaces Haris Rauf in the second change for the visiting side

Three IPLs on, Avesh Khan fulfils 'dream' of taking MS Dhoni's wicket

Delhi Capitals' pacer on dismissing the CSK captain, and his improved fitness

Zaheer expects Hardik to "bowl very soon" for Mumbai Indians

The franchise is looking at Pollard as their sixth bowling option

Ricky Skerritt confirmed as CWI president for second term

Both he and his deputy Kishore Shallow were elected unopposed

Bayliss: 'Kane will certainly come into calculations'

The New Zealand captain would have taken the place of Jonny Bairstow in the season opener had he been match-fit

Match highlights: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2021

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Graeme van Buuren century trumps one from Ben Foakes as Gloucestershire seize chance

Unbroken partnership between van Buuren and Chris Dent seals chase after Surrey collapse

Jake Libby's epic red-inker seals Worcestershire's great escape from Fortress Chelmsford

Record-breaking rearguard rescues visitors on low-key final day of season opener

Matt Critchley, Harvey Hosein half-centuries blunt Warwickshire on final day

Derbyshire make off with points for draw after century stand between sixth-wicket pair

Ben Slater, Lyndon James provide Notts response to deny Durham's victory push

Visitors can only manage five wickets on final day after declaring on lead of 395

Billy Root outdoes big brother Joe but Adam Lyth spares Yorkshire blushes

Opener's ton helps ease home side to a draw after being set 379 to win in 76 overs

South Africa Women Emerging team to fly back early from Bangladesh

The visitors plan to return on Monday before a stricter lockdown is imposed in Bangladesh

Aaron Thomason mans barricades as Sussex and snow douse Lancashire fire

Sussex steer clear of danger on weather-curtailed final day

Dr Sohail Saleem released by PCB after PSL debacle

Dr Saleem had tendered his resignation last month, only for it to be accepted now

Rob Keogh hundred sees Northamptonshire to safety in high-scoring draw with Kent

Northants take maximum bonus points before teams shake hands

Lewis Gregory and George Bartlett see Somerset through to come-from-behind win

Gregory plays aggressor during 98-run stand as Middlesex let winning positions slip

Jofra Archer will not be rushed back to fulfil IPL contract, Kumar Sangakkara says

Team director admits Archer's fitness issues had tempted Royals to consider their options ahead of the IPL auction in February

South Africa search for winning formula against charged up Pakistan

The visiting side won the first T20I despite not being at their best, which will give them added confidence

Match highlights: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2021

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Sangakkara says Royals yet to finalise opening pair, Samson promises more stability

Sangakkara's advice for India's T20 World Cup hopefuls is to 'focus on the IPL'

Lewis McManus stumping controversy overshadows innings win for Hampshire

Leicestershire submit complaint to ECB over Hassan Azad dismissal

Big-hitting batsmen on show in battle of wicketkeeper captains

Sanju Samson's maiden game as IPL captain will be in focus

PCB to outsource management of bio-security protocols with PSL to resume on June 1

The season was curtailed last month after an outbreak of Covid-19 among a number of players

Where and when to watch SRH vs KKR live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 11, 2021

How, where and when to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 11, 2021

Mominul Haque: 'We haven't been batting up to expectations'

'The situation we find ourselves in, we have to take up this challenge and get a good result in Sri Lanka'

Jack Edwards and Sean Abbott earn New South Wales one-day title

All the New South Wales bowlers played their part as Western Australia fell apart for 149

Leigh Kasperek provides reminder of rare Australia vulnerability

The New Zealand offspinner took all the pace off the ball during a spell that included three wickets in an over

Jake Libby and Ed Barnard make themselves at home to leave Essex out in the cold

Unbeaten 205-run stand turns the tables as champions endure frustrating day in the field

Starting IPL games at 7.30pm gives team bowling first an advantage, says MS Dhoni

"Our batters did a very good job to reach 188 because the first few overs the wicket was a bit tacky, till the dew set in"

Hampshire on brink of victory as Mason Crane six helps clean up Leicestershire

Legspinner enjoys successful day after Leicestershire made to follow on

Match highlights: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals

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Mohammad Rizwan isn't done yet, and South Africa still can't stay away from his hitting zone

Heinrich Klaasen's side did enough to be proud of themselves, and had a big positive in the form of Aiden Markram

Rory Burns, Ben Foakes dig in to keep Surrey afloat

Surrey battle back despite conceding first-innings deficit of 106 to Gloucestershire

Lancashire on top after Dane Vilas 189 but weather gives Sussex a glimmer

Visiting openers negotiate tricky passage to cut arrears before early close

Ricardo Vasconcelos 154 lifts Northamptonshire in bid to repel Kent

Opener's innings forms bedrock of Northamptonshire reply as draw becomes favourite

David Bedingham, Ned Eckersley hundreds give Durham control

Bedingham leads way with unbeaten 180 as Notts winless run looks set to continue

Jack Leach discipline, Tom Abell dash keep Somerset in the hunt

Middlesex lose 7 for 30 from position of dominance to leave game finely poised

Derbyshire thrash their way into trouble as Oliver Hannon-Dalby profits

Visitors five down and just 39 ahead after Hannon-Dalby knocks over top order

Headingley snow prevents Glamorgan from turning up heat on Yorkshire

Billy Root turns screw against depleted hosts before sudden snow storm wipes out afternoon

Eoin Morgan: 'Shakib Al Hasan gives us a different dynamic in the team'

Knight Riders captain also shows faith in Narine, saying the allrounder can perform "in big moments of the game"

Match highlights: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals

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South Africa name three debutants, opt for first strike

The home side has handed maiden caps to Wihan Lubbe, Sisanda Magala and Lizaad Williams

Sunrisers' solidity and depth vs Knight Riders' versatility and flair in slow, turning Chennai

Keep an eye on: Morgan vs Bayliss, Warner's fitness, Shakib's form, and team combinations

Where and when to watch CSK vs DC live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 10, 2021

How, where and when to watch Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 10, 2021

Pakistan Under-19's tour of Bangladesh called off due to Covid-19 surge

"Both cricket boards will now look for a new window for the tour when the situation improves" - PCB

Australian juggernaut rolls on as they thump New Zealand in rain-affected ODI

Leigh Kasperek picked up three wickets in five balls to boost New Zealand, but in the end it wasn't enough

CSA Members' Council agrees to majority independent board

The composition of the new board will be documented in CSA's new Memorandum of Incorporation

Sean Abbott weighs up the risks to push for World Cup spot

The allrounder admits this season has been a challenge but is committed to a spell overseas

Matt Salisbury leaves Notts with a hill to climb after Ben Raine fortifies Durham

Nottinghamshire slip to 85 for 6 in response to 330 before Tom Moores steadies innings

James Vince double-ton leads Hampshire to 612-5 declared before bowlers get to work

Leicestershire slip to 84 for 4 in reply, needing 463 to avoid the follow-on

Chris Dent leads from the front as Gloucestershire build advantage

Hosts lead by 91 with two wickets standing after fifties from Dent, Bracey and Lace

More old gold from Darren Stevens as century puts Kent on top

Stevens becomes oldest Championship centurion since 1986

Heinrich Klaasen, handed the reins of a makeshift side again, hopes to be 'positive' and 'streetwise'

South Africa's T20I side is without a number of first-choice players, some because of injury and some because of the IPL

Pakistan's opportunity to repeat home T20I heroics against depleted South Africa

Injuries and departures have derailed the hosts, while the visitors might bring in Sharjeel Khan and Haider Ali

Women's IPL would be 'amazing for the game' - Heather Knight

Ben Stokes has suggested associating women's sides with that of the men in franchise leagues, especially in the IPL

Mayor of London wants to bring IPL to Lord's

Surrey are currently in talks with BCCI and IPL authorities, who have not yet indicated any desire in favour of the move

IPL 2021, match highlights: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

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Scheduling issues force postponement of Ireland vs Pakistan T20Is

The ECB is not in a position to provide venues for the games keeping in mind Covid-19 restrictions

Ireland emphasise need for ICC funding and more context as Test drought continues

Cricket Ireland's new strategic plan launches with focus on qualification for World Cups

Shreyas Iyer undergoes surgery on left shoulder

The batsman partially dislocated his shoulder during the first ODI against England, ruling him out of the IPL

Where and when to watch MI vs RCB live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 9, 2021

How, where and when to watch Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore live match at 7.30 PM IST on April 9, 2021

Azeem Rafiq raises doubts over 'evidence being ignored' in Yorkshire racism investigation

Investigating law firm says it is keen to hear from "anyone who has relevant information" about alleged racism

Please welcome our latest family member - ESPNcricinfo Hindi

Ball-by-ball commentary begins with the IPL tonight, and there will be new shows in our Hindi video section as well

Uncapped Mukidul, Shohidul in Bangladesh 21-player Test squad that will travel to Sri Lanka

Khaled Ahmed, Shuvagata Hom recalled, with final 15-member squad to be named later

It's Pant vs Dhoni as Super Kings try to fight off ring rust

The Capitals, meanwhile, will be without their death-overs duo of Nortje and Rabada

Bavuma, Hendricks, Pretorius out of Pakistan T20Is

ODI squad members such as Markram, Phehlukwayo, Dupavillon and Mulder have been called up as cover

Ryan Harris keen for extended stint as bowling coach with Australia women's team

The former quick believes "the sky's the limit" for Darcie Brown and has lauded all the young bowlers' willingness to learn

Pramodya Wickramasinghe to head Sri Lanka men's and women's selection committee

Romesh Kaluwitharana, Hemantha Wickramaratne, Varuna Waragoda, Uvais Karnain and Thalika Gunaratne round out the panel

Glenn Maxwell may not need Sheffield Shield cricket for Test recall - Chris Rogers

Whether the allrounder is available for Victoria next season will depend on the schedule and potential quarantine

States in discussions on Earl Eddings future as Cricket Australia chairman

New South Wales oppose a second term for Eddings but he may have the support to continue

Tanveer Sangha could make New South Wales debut in one-day final

Sean Abbott has also been included as he continues his recovery from a split webbing

Durham fail to capitalise despite Alex Lees, David Bedingham fifties

Jake Ball, Luke Fletcher share four wickets before late recovery from eighth-wicket pair

Tom Westley takes the helm as Essex make composed start to twin title defence

Unflashy display from captain puts runs on the board in slow-burn opening day at Chelmsford

Ollie Robinson goes on the attack to give Kent first-day honours

Fifties for Jordan Cox and Jack Leaning help visitors recover from 38 for 3

Timm van der Gugten muscles in to leave Yorkshire grateful for empty stands

Glamorgan recover from 132 for 7 through van der Gugten and Dan Douthwaite stand

James Vince plunders 168*, Tom Alsop also tons up as Hampshire dominate

Fourth-wicket pair add 224 as Leicestershire experience chastening start to campaign

Misbah-ul-Haq praises Pakistan's top order, but wants more from rest of batting

Pakistan coach happy with Babar Azam's progress as captain, says he'll improve further with experience

Hashim Amla warms Surrey after Rory Burns, Ollie Pope feel icy Bristol blast

Josh Shaw and Ryan Higgins lead way with ball for hosts on green-tinged surface

CSA's social justice committee to hold public hearings on racial discrimination in cricket

Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza to oversee process as ombudsman of Social Justice and Nation-Building committee

Covid-19: Sachin Tendulkar discharged from hospital after testing negative

Former India captain will rest and recuperate while in isolation at home

'I don't think it is going to be his final year' - CSK CEO on MS Dhoni

Also says Ravindra Jadeja is "looking good" at training on return from his thumb injury

KL Rahul looking forward to Riley Meredith's 'proper pace' in IPL 2021

Punjab Kings captain says the ability to intimidate with pace is something the team was missing the last few seasons

Inter-provinicial cricket set to become Sri Lanka's premier first-class tournament

SLC technical committee chairman Aravinda de Silva shares details of future plans

Chamari Athapaththu: 'Want more match time ahead of Women's World Cup Qualifier'

Sri Lanka haven't played international cricket since the onset of the covid-19 pandemic in March 2020

Virat Kohli: No home advantage in IPL 2021 is a positive

The RCB captain believes his team has the resources to go "a couple of steps further" than they did last year

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli face off in superstar-laden IPL 2021 opener

Big-hitting sides begin the season in slow, turning Chennai

Hanuma Vihari confirmed for Warwickshire stint after Pieter Malan deal hits visa snag

India batsman initially set to be available for three games but it could be extended

Two remaining men's World Cup Challenge League A series rescheduled

The series form the pathway to qualify for the World Cup 2023 in India

Kagiso Rabada, Adam Zampa and other players who are set to miss their teams' first IPL game

Not all eight teams have all the players at their disposal ahead of their respective opening games this season

Jason Behrendorff stars on comeback to put Western Australia in Marsh Cup final

Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis hit brisk half-centuries before the tail added crucial runs

Peter Handscomb and Jonathan Merlo hundreds condemn South Australia to winless season

The Redbacks gave a big chase a decent attempt but ended with nothing to show across both formats for the season

India Women's international calendar on BCCI Apex Council's agenda

Women's support staff and cricket's inclusion in 2028 Olympics will also come up for discussion

Devon Conway's New Zealand residency confirmed to remove tour doubts

The batsman is expected to make his Test debut against England after prolific limited-overs performances

Sam Harper given out obstructing the field against South Australia

The dismissal occurred when he moved to block a throw at the stumps from bowler Dan Worrall

Babar Azam revels in his top order conquering South Africa

'Throughout the tournament, our batsmen did well, especially Fakhar [Zaman] and Imam[-ul Haq]'

Mark Boucher's problems grow as captain Temba Bavuma set to miss T20Is: 'It doesn't look good'

South Africa's head coach admits team needs to be "more desperate on the field" after series defeat

Global T20 Canada set to be held in Malaysia due to Covid-19

The new season starts on June 28 and will have 22 matches played across 18 days at Kinrara Oval

Uncapped Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy included in New Zealand Test squad for England tour

Doug Bracewell, who played his last Test in 2016, has also been selected

ICC CEO Allardice: Covid-19 has made it 'very difficult to re-establish the calendar' for women's cricket

Several women's teams have been out of action since the heady night of the T20 World Cup final at the MCG on March 8, 2020

Freak injuries rule Gary Ballance, Phil Salt out of County Championship opening round

Ballance concussed in the nets while Salt suffers foot injury after cycling accident

Tracker - how Covid-19 has affected IPL 2021

A list of players and support staff who tested positive for Covid-19 at various camps ahead of the 2021 edition

Current Sri Lanka cricketers to play Legends team in charity match

The match could also be the first in Sri Lanka to host fans since the onset of the pandemic

Fakhar Zaman wins back Pakistan T20I spot

Legspinner Zahid Mahmood has replaced the injured Shadab Khan

Western Australia include D'Arcy Short, Ashton Turner and Jason Behrendorff for Marsh Cup showdown

Both sides will likely need a bonus point victory to qualify for the final against New South Wales

Maxwell wants to be a 'positive influence' on RCB, and performances 'can take care of themselves'

Says he isn't stressed about the burden of expectations thrust upon him by his big price tag

ICC CEO Geoff Allardice: 'Back-up plans' in place if India cannot host T20 World Cup

For now, the ICC plans to 'go ahead with the event as scheduled' even as India grapples with a second wave of Covid-19

Fakhar Zaman's 193 lifts him to No. 12 in ODI batting rankings

Kraigg Brathwaite the biggest mover in the Test batsmen's table, up 21 places to No. 43

Australia clinch 23rd straight win despite Leigh Kasperek's six-wicket haul

Rachael Haynes and Jess Jonassen played starring roles with bat and ball in a 71-run victory

'I think he's good enough' - Jason Gillespie tips Ollie Robinson for England Test cap

Robinson's former Sussex coach believes seamer can stake claim for Ashes involvement

South Africa bowl in series decider, injured Rassie van der Dussen misses out

South Africa have seven different faces in their side, five necessitated by players leaving for the IPL

Devdutt Padikkal links up with RCB after testing negative for Covid-19

The opening batsman was quarantining at home after testing positive on March 22

Gambhir: Maxwell has played for so many IPL teams 'because he's not been consistent at all'

RCB will be Maxwell's fourth IPL team since 2012

Misbah-ul-Haq: It will be a 'remarkable achievement', if Pakistan win the series

The head coach is confident after Pakistan's fighting effort in the second ODI even though they lost the match

Saqib Mahmood: 'There were only two overseas seamers in the PSL: me and Dale Steyn'

Lancashire seamer targets English summer after impressing in competition rich with fast bowlers

Pakistan U-19's tour of Bangladesh delayed, first game postponed to April 23

The recent surge in Covid-19 cases is understood to be the reason behind the reschedule

Kiran More tests Covid-19 positive in Mumbai Indians' IPL bubble

The former India wicketkeeper, who is part of Mumbai Indians' coaching staff, is asymptomatic

Pakistan, South Africa look to exploit other team's weaknesses in ODI series decider

Middle-order concerns for Pakistan while South Africa will field a brand-new pace attack

Travis Head, Peter Handscomb turn thoughts to England as Sheffield Shield draws to close

Head admits to "mixed emotions" about six months on the road; Handscomb "pumped" to get going

Surrey recruit Sean Abbott for Championship and T20 Blast stint

Australia seamer available for three Championship games and full Blast season

Hanuma Vihari lined up for Warwickshire stint after Pieter Malan deal hits visa snag

India batsman initially set to be available for three games but it could be extended

Schutt, Healy, Perry and Gardner rise in ICC ODI rankings

The four of them played starring roles as Australia earned their record 22nd ODI win in a row

No miracle from Western Australia as Tasmania finish strongly

There were half-centuries from Shaun Marsh and Josh Inglis but the home side never threatened a huge chase

Plunket Shield win hands Canterbury fourth domestic title of season

Coach Peter Fulton and players Henry Nicholls, Will Williams and Matt Henry praise the team's efforts

Henry Hunt's century saves South Australia as Chadd Sayers bows out

Jon Holland took his match haul nine wickets but Victoria could not set up a run chase

Sarah Taylor signs up for playing comeback in the Hundred with Welsh Fire

Former England wicketkeeper had retired from international duty in 2019 over anxiety issues

Mitchell Swepson sends final warning before rain forces stalemate

The legspinner was a threat throughout the final of what will likely be a rematch for in the decider

Cricket Australia high performance chief Drew Ginn on indefinite leave

The former Olympic rower, who was appointed in 2019, suffered a health scare late last year

Evolution of Ash Gardner's batting further deepens Australia's options

On and off the field the allrounder is playing an increasingly central role in Australian cricket

Australians at IPL 2021 - the teams, the stats, and the form guide

Get up to speed with where the large contingent will be over the next two months

Ricky Ponting on Prithvi Shaw's approach: 'When he's not scoring runs, he won't bat' in nets

The Delhi Capitals' coach hopes that has changed "because if we can get the best out of him, he could be a superstar player"

'We were praying for him to get that double' - Babar, Misbah, Younis and others laud Fakhar's effort

Team-mates and former players react to Fakhar Zaman's blistering 193

Quinton de Kock unlikely to face any sanction for Fakhar Zaman dismissal

ESPNcricinfo understands that match officials did not find the keeper in breach of Law 41.5.1 on fake fielding

Toe injury puts Shadab Khan out of remainder of Pakistan's tour of Africa

Allrounder picked up the injury to his left toe while batting in the second ODI in Johannesburg

Western Australia left to chase 480 in last-ditch bid for final berth

After being bowled out for 219, Tasmania opted not to enforce the follow-on

Parnell to miss Northants season opener after quarantine extended by NHS track-and-trace system

South Africa seamer was traced by UK authorities as a possible contact of someone with the virus

Henry Hunt keeps South Australia afloat after Sam Harper's maiden century

Victoria a turned a likely deficit into a lead then claimed early wickets to set up the chance of victory

Mitchell Swepson's big spin opens the door for Queensland

Marnus Labuschagne earlier scored a hundred with these two sides now all-but certain to meet again in the field

Former Gujarat top cop Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala is new BCCI ACU chief

He replaces Ajit Singh, whose term ended on March 31

The de Kock-Fakhar affair: MCC says 'up to the umpires to decide' if act was wilful

The debate is whether de Kock was trying to deceive the batsman or signalling to his team-mates

Fakhar Zaman: 'Don't regret not getting the double, regret losing the match'

Temba Bavuma calls Pakistan opener's innings "incredible... the best I've come across"

'I don't think it's Quinton's fault' - Fakhar Zaman blames himself for his run-out

de Kock appeared to gesture that the throw might be going to the other end, which led Zaman to slow down

Devdutt Padikkal in quarantine at home after testing positive for Covid-19

He will "join the RCB bio-bubble once his RT-PCR tests are negative"

Nasum Ahmed admits Bangladesh 'needed more time' to adjust to New Zealand conditions

"If we could have done the training camp for 15 more days, it would have been better"

Punam Raut, Sabbhineni Meghana, Sneh Rana star as Railways lift Women's Senior One Day Trophy

Jharkhand crumble from 130 for 5 to 167 all out

Beau Webster and Jake Doran bat away Western Australia's hopes

Facing a total over 500, the home side's chances rest on a extraordinary set of circumstances over the next two days

'An impressive record the girls won't take lightly' - Alyssa Healy on Australia's 22-match winning streak

Healy admits it's a "special feeling" to have overtaken the record of 21 matches held by Ricky Ponting's team in 2003

Victoria wobble around debutant James Seymour's half-century

South Australia, currently ahead by 132 runs, are in the position to dictate terms

Pakistan opt to bowl, both sides unchanged

Visitors in with a chance to secure series

Marnus Labuschagne leads Queensland's reply as Mitchell Starc cranks up the pace

Events in Perth eased the pressure a little on the two sides but it was keenly contested day with Jason Sangha making a century

Gardner, Healy and Perry star as Australia shatter ODI record

New Zealand had given themselves a platform at 159 for 2 in the 38th over but the borderline stumping of Amelia Kerr set in motion a collapse of 8 for 53

Pakistan look to wrap up memorable series win in annual pink ODI

The hosts will have to iron out their inconsistencies at the top if they are to level the series

Delhi Capitals' Axar Patel tests positive for Covid-19

Becomes second IPL player after Nitish Rana to test positive after entering the bio-bubble in Mumbai