Shaw banned for cough syrup offence
A doping violation has caused India opening batsman Pritvhi Shaw to be suspended until 15 November 2019.
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McGrath: England's top three unsettled
Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has predictably criticised England’s top order ahead of the first Ashes Test, which will get under way at Edgbaston on Thursday.
Hazlewood unconvinced by Roy
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has publicly questioned the ability of England opener Jason Roy in Test-match cricket.
Kohli quashes 'disrespectful' rumours
Indian captain Virat Kohli has rubbished suggestion of an alleged rift with vice-captain Rohit Sharma.
Overall satisfaction for Conrad
South Africa Emerging coach Shukri Conrad is pleased with the character displayed by his players following their series-clinching draw with Sri Lanka Emerging on Sunday.
Faf sees toughest start to Championship
Captain Faf du Plessis feels a three-match series against India is a daunting way for the Proteas to commence the World Test Championship.
Watch: Faf on 'refreshing' Championship
The International Cricket Council has introduced the World Test Championship, which will start with the series opener between England and Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham on 1 August 2019.
Explainer: World Test Championship
What is the World Test Championship and why is it happening?
Series loss for SA Emerging Women
Sharmin Akhter and captain Nigar Sultana shared a 104-run, second-wicket stand, leading the Bangladesh Emerging women to a nine-wicket win over South Africa in the series decider at Groenkloof Oval in Pretoria on Sunday. The visitors take the three-match series 2-1.
Cobras fast bowler rejects WP contract
Former South Africa U19 and Cape Cobras fast bowler Michael Cohen has rejected a contract offer from the Western Province Cricket Association.
Malan steers SA Emerging to series win
Half-centuries by Janneman Malan and Jason Smith ensured there were no final day jitters as the South Africa Emerging team secured a comfortable draw – and with it a 1-0 series win – against their Sri Lanka counterparts in Pretoria on Sunday.
Giles: Stokes is a natural leader
Director of Cricket Ashley Giles is confident all-rounder Ben Stokes’ reinstatement as England vice-captain will inspire star performances during the Ashes series.
Langeveldt joins Bangladesh
Former Proteas cricketer Charl Langeveldt has been appointed fast bowling coach of Bangladesh.
Ntini, Jansen put SA Emerging in control
Marco Jansen and Thando Ntini shared nine wickets as South Africa Emerging held the advantage after the penultimate day of their final four-day encounter against Sri Lanka Emerging in Pretoria on Saturday.
Archer in for Ashes opener
Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been named in England’s squad for the first Ashes Test, which will start at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday.
