England

Jofra Archer secures BBL contract after Top End T20 hat-trick

Pakistan lose opening wicket for zero in both innings against England

Kate Cross retires from professional cricket at end of season

England seamer Kate Cross retires after 102 international caps and 140 wickets across all formats.

Sam Curran ruled out of rest of English season after groin surgery

England all-rounder Sam Curran will undergo groin surgery and miss the remainder of the English season, including white-ball matches against Sri Lanka.

English counties face wicket-preparation strain after five heatwaves

Groundstaff are working extended hours to produce playable pitches after five heatwaves and minimal rain this summer.

Bangladesh aim to complete historic series win against Australia

Bangladesh lead Australia 1-0 and need another win in Mackay to complete historic series victory over the hosts.

Pakistan return to England ten years after Oval victory

India's selection of Manav Suthar signals left-arm spin succession planning

Manav Suthar's four-wicket haul in Galle alongside Ravindra Jadeja points to India's intent to develop a left-arm spin combination for the post-Jadeja era.

Josh Tongue takes back-to-back wickets but misses hat-trick against Pakistan

Josh Tongue takes consecutive wickets but misses hat-trick as Ali Usman claims five wickets on day two at Headingley.

Manav Suthar praises Jadeja's consistency after taking 4 for 76 in Galle

Manav Suthar took 4 for 76 as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 to take a 178-run lead in Galle.

India bowl Sri Lanka out for 284 to take 178-run lead in Galle

Suthar and Jadeja share seven wickets as India take commanding lead despite Dinusha's maiden hundred.

Chandimal ruled out of Galle Test with shoulder injury after fielding fall

Chandimal hurt himself while fielding on the leg-side boundary where he landed hard on his shoulder and tumbled after putting in a dive.

Dean to captain England Women in Ireland ODIs

Charlie Dean will captain England in the Ireland ODIs after Nat Sciver-Brunt was rested for the series.

India close in on victory despite Sri Lanka resistance in Galle

India posted 460 for nine on day two in Galle, but Sri Lanka's middle order has kept the first Test alive into day three.

Private ownership has shifted the Hundred's success metric from participation to attendance

Private ownership has changed The Hundred's priorities from participation growth to ticket revenue and attendance figures.

Sri Lanka recall Dickwella and hand Nuwantha maiden Test call-up for India series

Niroshan Dickwella returns to the Sri Lanka Test squad after a long absence. Offspinner Keshara Nuwantha earns his first call-up ahead of the series against India in Galle.

India name squad for Galle Test as Dickwella returns for Sri Lanka

Niroshan Dickwella returns to the Sri Lanka Test squad while offspinner Nuwantha earns his first call-up. India arrive with Devdutt Padikkal in place of the injured Sai Sudharsan for the 600th Test in Galle.

Jordan Cox to carry Virat Kohli advice into Pakistan Tests

England batter Jordan Cox says advice from Virat Kohli will stay with him forever as he prepares to bat at number three against Pakistan starting August 19.

Babar Azam retires hurt after blow to hand in England warm-up

Babar Azam took a blow to his right hand and retired hurt on five, leaving Pakistan with questions ahead of next week's Test series.

600. India play their 600th men's Test against Sri Lanka in Galle

India reach their 600th Test milestone in Galle on Independence Day, having won 186 of 599 previous matches.

Joe Root lifts England night curfew as Test captain

Root ended the post-Ashes curfew after replacing Stokes as Test captain. The ECB said the move was made to set new team standards ahead of the Pakistan series.

Joe Root abolishes England midnight curfew ahead of Pakistan series

Joe Root has ended England's midnight curfew, giving players freedom to make responsible decisions ahead of the Pakistan Test series.

Sir Garry Sobers played for Norton in English league cricket

Garry Sobers represented Norton in league cricket when county opportunities were limited for overseas players.

Andrew Flintoff steps down as England Lions head coach

Former England all-rounder leaves Lions role to focus on Sydney Thunder position in the Big Bash League.