Tuesday, May 31, 2022

South African bowler Mondli Khumalo in serious condition after assault outside UK pub

Was out celebrating a win with Petherton Cricket Club team-mates when the incident occurred, resulting in head injury

Graham Hume, Fionn Hand offered Ireland contracts

With a spot opened up on the contracts list by Luke Georgeson's withdrawal, Ireland look to expand their fast-bowling pool

Kinrara Oval, Malaysia's premier cricket ground, to close its doors on June 30

Agreement between Malaysia Cricket and landowners runs down after 18 years, with both parties involved in tariff disputes in recent years

Ellyse Perry has T20 comeback at forefront of her mind

The allrounder lost her place in the side during last season's Ashes

Somerset cruise to third consecutive win with strong team effort at Hampshire

Bowlers share wickets around before fast start from Banton and Smeed helps kill chase

Matthew Potts planning to 'run in and bowl hard' as England debut beckons

Durham seamer is in prime form and likely to play at some point during New Zealand series

Pakistan vs West Indies ODIs moved from Rawalpindi to Multan

Political uncertainty forced the relocation, with the ODIs expected to start at 4pm

Sunday, May 29, 2022

New Zealand slip to warm-up defeat after Ben Compton's fifth hundred of summer

Compton brings up 1,000 red-ball (but not first-class) runs in English season before the end of May

Danni Wyatt tees off to keep Southern Vipers' 100% record in tact

England opener hits 76 off 44 as Lightning slip to third defeat from four

Leigh Kasperek, Katie Levick lead depleted Diamonds to derby win

Spin dominates at Headingley as Thunder slide to 99 all out chasing 125

Sophie Luff leads from the front in thumping Western Storm win

Captain's 78 blows Sunrisers away at Taunton

Brendon McCullum talks up chances of England's T20 stars making Test grade

Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone could feature in new head coach's plans

Kane Williamson duck, New Zealand skittled to open door for County Select XI

Tourists suffer top-order implosion, losing eight wickets in a session in final bat before first Test

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Harry Brook stars again for Yorkshire but Lancashire snatch tie amid final-ball drama

Roses rivals can't be separated as Richard Gleeson has last word to claim share of the spoils

Paul Walter seals Battle of the Bridge as Kent fall to Essex

Billings and Crawley efforts undone in chase that comes down to final over

Ollie Pope lights way for Surrey as Michael Hogan five-for in vain

Sam Northeast top-scores for Glamorgan but visitors beaten off final ball

Kumar Sangakkara on Jos Buttler: 'I can't remember anyone batting this well in the history of the IPL'

Buttler says he was "distracted" and "feeling the pressure" after dip in form mid-way through IPL 2022, but "honest conversations" shook him from his funk

Buttler ton, Prasidh-McCoy show put Royals in IPL final

Royal Challengers Bangalore were restricted to 157 for 8 and then were beaten with 11 balls to spare

New Zealand bowlers share the spoils to take control against County Select XI

Ajaz Patel claims three to secure 115-run lead on first innings at Chelmsford

Thursday, May 26, 2022

du Plessis on Harshal: 'Every single time I feel the pressure is the most, I go to him'

Royal Challengers captain says Harshal is "a special card you pull out" as he is a "joker in the pack"

Sparkling Patidar 112 knocks LSG out

Harshal and Hazlewood ace it at the death even as well-set Rahul fails to find fluency chasing 208

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Nidamanuru and Staal called up, Kingma returns for Netherlands' ODIs against West Indies

Veteran batter Stephan Myburgh has been left out for the three-match series at home

Eoin Morgan vows to be honest if he feels 'cooked' as England white-ball captain

No back-to-back Blast games for Middlesex as Morgan targets T20 World Cup in Australia

Umar Gul appointed Afghanistan bowling coach

The contract starts with the June series in Zimbabwe, and will run till the end of the year

SLC to donate US$ 2 million to hospitals in the island

It is understood that many premier Sri Lankan cricketers have also made private contributions to the country's health sector

Bangladesh, Ireland added to 2022-25 Women's Championship; no India vs Pakistan series slotted

Netherlands, Thailand, PNG, Scotland and USA have earned ODI status

Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva keep Sri Lanka steady

However, the surface is now beginning to show signs of wear

Oakland Coliseum a potential venue for 2024 Men's T20 World Cup

But several logistical hurdles will need to be overcome for it to host matches

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Rain threat looms over IPL 2022 playoff matches in Kolkata

Local cricket official feels play can begin within an hour of the rain stopping because of the upgraded covers and drainage facilities

Velocity opt to field in Deepti Sharma's captaincy debut

Harmanpreet Kaur's Supernovas can book their place in the final if they win again today

Afghanistan call up Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar for ODIs in Zimbabwe; Gulbadin dropped

For the T20I series, Qais Ahmed and Mujeeb ur Rahman, who have Vitality Blast commitments, have been left out

Mushfiqur 175* takes Bangladesh to 365

Rajitha collected the best returns out of Sri Lanka's bowlers, taking 5 for 64, while Asitha Fernando claimed 4 for 93

Daniel Vettori and Andre Borovec appointed Australia men's assistant coaches

Former New Zealand captain will still be able to coach in franchise cricket

Townsville public memorial for Andrew Symonds

The allrounder will be honoured on Friday following a private family funeral

Monday, May 23, 2022

IPL 2022 playoffs: Super Over to determine results in case of disruption

Final gets a reserve day; table standings will be considered if no play is possible during any of the playoff matches

Shastri: 'Pressures of captaincy' may have cost Mayank Agarwal a spot in India's squad

Former India coach feels Agarwal's batting woes came at the wrong time since selectors "judge on current form"

New Zealand bowlers warm up on their day in the sun

Black Caps carry 135-run lead into final day against Sussex as rain looms large again

Shastri: Washington Sundar 'is the future' for India

"This guy is your premier allrounder across all three formats of the game. Hear what I am saying. Three formats of the game."

Brar, Livingstone help Kings finish on a high

Sunrisers did well to recover from 99 for 6, but their total of 157 wasn't nearly enough

Anamul Haque recalled for WI white-ball series; Mustafizur Rahman back in Test squad

Mosaddek Hossain is part of all three squads while a fit-again Saifuddin finds spots in the ODI and T20I sides

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Ben Duckett guides Nottinghamshire as Sam Conners leads spirited Derbyshire attack

Nottinghamshire take control against Midlands rivals, but not without a struggle

Harry Brook, Adam Lyth find blend of virtues to keep Yorkshire thriving in spite of everything

Cheap dismissal of Joe Root can't dent progress, as young-old partnership holds firm

Kent pile on the runs as Northants wobble in reply before the close

Half-centuries for Leaning, Stewart build imposing 519-run total, before two early wickets

Craig Overton leads Somerset fightback on truncated second day

England quick follows determined batting with inspired spell to dent Hampshire's progress

All-round Ashwin carries Royals to top-two finish, Moeen's 93 off 57 in vain

Promoted at No. 5, Ashwin hit an unbeaten 40 off 23 balls to go with his bowling analysis of 4-0-28-1

Azhar Ali, Jack Haynes put Leicestershire to the sword in record 281-run stand

Haynes completes third century in as many matches as Azhar finishes unbeaten on 202

Liam Trevaskis guides Durham tail to competitive first-innings 350

Stokes strikes in reply as Middlesex reach close of second day on 88 for 2

Child's play for Essex's quicks as Lancashire fail to learn their own lessons

Schools Open Day at Old Trafford ends before their new-found heroes crumble with the bat

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Nic Maddinson lines up Durham stint to press Ashes 2023 case

Batter set for county cricket after Australia A's tour to Sri Lanka

Grace Scrivens excels but Sunrisers sink at the last against Storm

Half-century and four wickets not enough as overthrows seal thriller

Lauren Bell shows bite as Vipers wipe the floor with Lightning

Hard-hitting Bouchier puts side on course for imposing victory

Issy Wong stars with bat and ball as Central Sparks beat South East Stars

She plays pinch-hitter to perfection before taking a wicket in four miserly overs

Quinton de Kock and Mohsin Khan knock KKR out in last-ball thriller

Super Giants move into knockouts after Rinku and Narine's sixer storm ends agonisingly short of victory

Fantasy Pick: Maxwell and Shami should be in your XI

Fantasy suggestions for the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Leadership vacuum at USA Cricket as chairman Paraag Marathe resigns

Multiple sources have also said that another independent director, Rohan Sajdeh, submitted his resignation in March

Shastri: Tripathi has 'tremendous all-round game' and is 'not far at all' from India call-up

Daniel Vettori, meanwhile, is impressed by Tripathi's 'natural calmness at the wicket' and his handling of Jasprit Bumrah

Tripathi and Malik keep Sunrisers alive, but only just

Mumbai came close with Tim David's 18-ball 46, but fell short, and are now favourites to finish with the wooden spoon

James Anderson has 'more to give to the game' as he targets England Test recall

No animosity with former captain Root after memorable dismissal in Roses match

Poorer, more-divided game the bottom line of Tom Harrison tenure

Outgoing ECB chief executive faced many challenges but leaves with English cricket unfit for purpose

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Tamim, Mahmudul lead Bangladesh's strong reply

In a near-perfect morning session, Bangladesh went to lunch unscathed on 157 for 0, trailing Sri Lanka by 240 runs

Hamstring injury rules Ajinkya Rahane out of remainder of IPL 2022

The batter sustained the injury during Knight Riders' last game against Sunrisers

Charlotte Edwards named new Sydney Sixers' WBBL coach

Sixers have missed finals for the past three seasons and finishes bottom last season

'Rods out for Roy' as tributes continue to flow for Symonds

"He was a legend of the game...he lit up the room," said Darren Lehmann

Marsh, Thakur, spin duo lift Capitals to fourth spot

Kuldeep, Axar share four wickets; Punjab Kings need a miracle to make the playoffs

Saha, Shami picked in Bengal Ranji squad for quarter-final

Shami's participation will depend on clearance from the BCCI

Two Afghanistan U19 officials not to seek asylum, return home

Video analyst Sherullah Afghan and physio Dr. Sifatullah Wardak have returned to Afghanistan, and are set to be reemployed by the board

Monday, May 16, 2022

Aussies abroad: Mitchell Marsh breaks loose, Marnus Labuschagne among the wickets again

Pat Cummins heads home early in the IPL, while there was a hat-trick for Grace Harris at FairBreak

'A force of nature' - How county cricket remembers Andrew Symonds and that T20 knock

Australian had a huge impact on the game in England, and the teams he played with there

Scenarios: Despite losing to Royals, Super Giants comfortably placed for playoffs

Royal Challengers' poor net run rate makes their final league match, against Gujarat Titans, almost a must-win contest

Padikkal, Boult and Ashwin help Royals leapfrog Super Giants to No. 2

Deepak Hooda's 39-ball 59 went in vain as Super Giants fell short in a chase of 179

Ollie Robinson's lack of appetite raises more doubts about Test recall

Fast bowler limited to seven overs, including four of spin, as Leicestershire ease to draw

James Anderson makes his point, but Harry Brook thwarts Lancashire victory push

Dismissal of Joe Root the highlight of final day, as Yorkshire dig deep to secure draw

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Steven Mullaney, Luke Fletcher leave Middlesex facing hefty defeat

Notts skipper plunders unbeaten 55-ball hundred as Fletcher shines with bat and ball

Joe Root scores century going toe-to-toe with James Anderson

Former England Test captain posts 147 with Yorkshire still trailing Lancashire by 210 runs

Michael Neser, Marnus Labuschagne turn the screw as Glamorgan scent final-day victory

Lees, Borthwick resist but visitors take command in fourth-innings chase

Fantasy Pick: Go with KL Rahul and Jos Buttler as your first picks

Fantasy recommendations for the IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals

Amy Jones, Abigail Freeborn fifties give Central Sparks a winning start

Both scored 52 and staged a third-wicket stand of 91 in 20-run victory over Western Storm

Jack Leach claims eight as Somerset seal record-breaking win over Gloucestershire

Spinner backs up first-innings five-for as on-loan teen Jacob Bethell impresses in Gloucestershire's second innings

Ben Compton digs deep as Surrey push for emphatic innings win

Hosts still trail by 359 in follow-on as Will Jacks makes inroads on flat deck

Sam Hain guides Warwickshire towards stalemate with emphatic century

Will Rhodes makes 99 as Northants fail to capitalise on scoreboard pressure

Saturday, May 14, 2022

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Adam Voges' delight as Shaun Marsh commits to Western Australia's title defences

"Don't think we'll fully appreciate the achievements...for still some time to come"

Ian Bishop: Kieron Pollard isn't done, he can reinvent himself

Vettori thinks the Mumbai batter has "soaked up balls" this IPL season

Scenarios: Delhi Capitals have a genuine chance of qualifying for playoffs, thanks to their net run rate

Rajasthan Royals still have plenty to do to seal a playoffs spot

Strong bowling, Marsh, Warner keep Capitals in mid-table muddle

They continue to be fifth on the table, just behind Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore

Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir to miss latest round of County Championship

Pakistani trio miss county fixtures but Haris Rauf set to return for Yorkshire in Roses clash

Tim Seifert signs for Sussex's Blast campaign in wicketkeeper merry-go-round

New Zealander will interchange with Rizwan and Philippe between international commitments

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Brendon McCullum among contenders to become England Test coach

The former New Zealand batter has come under consideration for the Test job following the first tranche of interviews

Ian Healy: Chris Lynn had lost enjoyment in under-performing Brisbane Heat

The former Australia wicketkeeper said the club had to become known for more than just entertaining cricket

Graham Manou leaves Cricket Australia for Victoria general manager role

One-Test keeper leaves his head of national development role to become Victoria's general manager of cricket performance

BBL record-holder Chris Lynn cut by Brisbane Heat after 11 seasons

The competition's all-time leading runscorer and Brisbane's games record-holder not offered a new deal

Allrounder Hayden Kerr handed full New South Wales contract

Pace bowler Ryan Hadley has also earned a contract

South Africa-Australia postponed Tests replaced by white-ball matches in 2023

Five ODIs and three T20Is are set to take place instead of the three Tests originally due in 2021

Gill 63*, Rashid four-for lead Gujarat Titans to playoffs

Super Giants crumble against spin and stay in second position

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Marcus Harris realistic over short-term Test hopes but has sights on 2023 Ashes

The left hander is currently showing strong form for Gloucestershire after losing his Australia spot last season

Conway, Thornton, Manenti bolster South Australia's bowling stocks

Redbacks refresh their list after losing Worrell, Mennie and Kane Richardson, while four WNCL sides also announce contract lists

Luke Wright joins New Zealand coaching staff for limited-overs series

Gary Stead said it was important to manage coaching workload during a long period on the road

Henry Nicholls suffers injury scare ahead of England tour

The left hander has undergone a scan on his calf with an update expected within the next 48 hours

Cummins stuns Mumbai again as Bumrah's five-for goes in vain

Mumbai lost their last eight wickets for 44 runs and suffered their ninth loss in 11 games

Fantasy Pick: Back Rahul and Mohsin to come good

Fantasy suggestions for the IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans

Monday, May 9, 2022

'I feel we played a perfect game today' - MS Dhoni

CSK captain says he won't let the complicated maths of his team's playoff chances get in the way of "enjoying" the rest of the IPL and "planning for next year"

Conway, Moeen boss Delhi Capitals as Chennai Super Kings move out of bottom two

The 91-run defeat hurts Capitals' net run-rate and puts their playoff chances in doubt

Moody on Williamson's form: 'He'll have his moment to stamp his authority on the tournament'

The Sunrisers head coach isn't in favour of moving the captain down the order

Jack Haynes notches maiden hundred as Worcestershire battle to final-day stalemate

Ben Stokes denied as Durham manage just one of the eight wickets needed

Sam Robson 149 sets up Middlesex's chase of 370 to leave Sussex empty-handed again

Home side suffer third defeat of season after final-day declaration backfires

Matt Parkinson shatters Warwickshire tranquility but visitors hold on for draw

Five wickets falling between lunch and tea briefly gave Lancashire a sniff

Friday, May 6, 2022

Rishi Patel, Hassan Azad star for Leicestershire before late Glamorgan fightback

Marnus Labuschagne's legspin in the wickets to limit visitors' progress

Tom Alsop, Ali Orr give Sussex the edge against Middlesex

Alsop reaches century, Orr falls agonisingly short in 204-run stand for second wicket

Rory Burns' grafting hundred sends timely reminder to England

Surrey opener leads from front in testing conditions with first substantial score of summer

Dom Sibley shapes up well with vital ton for Warwickshire against Lancashire

Opener's unbeaten 118 shows benefit of winter technical work

No grind for Felix Organ as Hampshire opener seizes chance

Hampshire enjoy upper hand on opening day despite Amir's strikes

Sean Dickson keeps Ben Stokes waiting with third century of the season

Runs throughout the top-order for Durham as they rack up imposing first-day total

Joe Root kept waiting as Alastair Cook serves up another hundred

Paul Walter closes in on maiden first-class ton as Essex grind Yorkshire to tune of 234 for 3

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Maxwell to Kohli on run-out: 'I just can't bat with you. You run too fast'

ESPNcricnfo experts Ian Bishop and Daniel Vettori debate on the value of a quick single in T20s

Jofra Archer targets T20 Blast comeback after injury nightmare

The fast bowler hopes to feature in Sussex's opening fixture against Glamorgan on May 26

Chris Silverwood: 'I've specifically challenged the Test bowlers to be hot on their first 12 balls'

Sri Lanka's new head coach also wants the batters to have 'the confidence to go out there and not fear getting out'

Jonathan Batty named Melbourne Stars new WBBL coach

Former Surrey, Gloucestershire and Northants keeper coached Oval Invincibles to the inaugural Hundred title in 2021

Ian Bishop: 'Concerned that many types of bowlers are getting Virat Kohli out'

Daniel Vettori heaps praise on Moeen's set-up of Kohli's dismissal

Sharp bowling show lifts Royal Challengers Bangalore into top four

Super Kings lose their way after 54-run opening stand to leave their playoffs hopes hanging by a thread

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Uncapped Kamil, Kamindu, Madushanka and Suminda in Sri Lanka squad for Bangladesh Tests

Meanwhile, Oshada Fernando, Ramesh Mendis, and fast bowlers Kasun Rajitha and Asitha Fernando have returned to the Test side

Australia remain No.1 Test side, New Zealand and India top ODI and T20I rankings

England (88 points) have dropped to their lowest rating in Test cricket since 1995

Australia open to being creative if Sri Lanka Tests call for third spinner

Selectors may ponder batting Ashton Agar batting at No. 7 if conditions dictate a different balance of team

Gary Stead: Kane Williamson 'going really well' ahead of return to Test cricket

New Zealand coach pleased with Kyle Jamieson priorotising Tests by not putting his name in IPL auction this year

Hardik admits Titans batted first to 'test ourselves in difficult situations'

"When the right game comes, when the big game comes, if we have to bat first, we should know exactly how we have to go"

Rabada, Dhawan, Livingstone give Punjab Kings NRR-boosting win

Table-toppers Titans struggled with the bat as Rabada's four-for kept them to just 143

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Fantasy Pick: Bank on Ruturaj Gaikwad and Josh Hazlewood

Fantasy XI recommendations for the IPL 2022 game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings

Shoulder injury forces early end to Jackson Bird's Kent stay

Seamer will undergo rehabilitation on torn tendon back home in Australia

New England captain Ben Stokes calls for team of 'selfless cricketers' to revive Test fortunes

Allrounder dismisses workload concerns as 'media thing' as he promises to do it his way

Royal Challengers' wobbly batting in focus against resurgent Super Kings

A slip-up against du Plessis' side could cost the defending champions a playoff spot

McDonald never considered England due to split coaching roles

New Australia coach believes that international teams should have one person in charge across formats

Vettori and Tahir call for wides to come under DRS umbrella

Nitin Pandit called three tight wides in the 19th over of KKR's chase, leaving Royals captain Samson visibly frustrated

Rinku and Rana steer KKR home in tricky chase

Sanju Samson scored a half-century for Royals, but struggled to cut loose on a slow Wankhede pitch

Monday, May 2, 2022

Fantasy Pick: Lead with Hardik Pandya and Kagiso Rabada

Fantasy XI recommendations for the IPL 2022 game between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings

Chris Lynn finalises Northamptonshire deal for T20 Blast

BBL's all-time leading run-scorer will fulfil long-held ambition to play county cricket

Tazmin Brits and Nonkululeko Mlaba earn maiden CSA contracts

Allrounder Nadine de Klerk, who was part of the list last season, misses out

Aussies abroad: Labuschagne, Renshaw and Harris make their mark

Tim David was finally recalled by Mumbai Indians but it was a largely quiet week for those in the IPL

Dhoni says 'burden' of CSK captaincy 'affected' Jadeja's mind

"I oversaw his work for two games. After that, I insisted that he take his own decisions and bear responsibility for them"

Labuschagne, Northeast drive Glamorgan as thrilling chase proves just out of reach

Brooke Guest's second hundred sets up declaration after stand with Wayne Madsen

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Mukesh Choudhary sink Sunrisers Hyderabad

CSK defend 202 to wrap up third win on Dhoni's return to captaincy

Bad light denies grandstand finish after Compton, Robinson anchor Kent rearguard

Yorkshire were set to chase 114 in 21 overs, but conditions have final say

Sunday, May 1, 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara double-hundred leads Sussex to towering first innings

He and Rizwan share 154-run sixth-wicket stand, but Durham openers give visitors hope

New-face Kartikeya stars as Mumbai win on ninth try

Suryakumar steers chase with a fifty after Buttler's 67 had taken Royals to 158

Normal service resumes as Nottinghamshire ease to victory at home

Duckett shows fine touch with twin fifties as Broad bags four second-innings wickets against Worcestershire

Shane Snater keeps Essex in the game with career-best 79*

Walter, Critchley stage belligerent rearguard following on to frustrate Northamptonshire

Nick Gubbins' twin tons give Hampshire hefty lead over Lancashire

Batter follows his innings-rescuing 101* with an effortless 130

Harry Brook falls just shy of double-ton as Yorkshire edge towards victory

England head scout James Taylor was on hand to see young batter's knock against Kent

Chris Dent's superb double-hundred ushers Gloucestershire towards safety

Record stand with Harris plus unbroken alliance with Hammond brings draw with Surrey into play

Spirited Jack Brooks spell leads Somerset to innings triumph

Three wickets in 18 balls confirms hosts' utter dominance over Warwickshire