Santner’s heroics fall short as Windies triumph

Mitchell Santner’s late fireworks weren’t enough as the West Indies claimed a seven-run win over New Zealand in the first T20I.

Stokes commits to England through 2027 Ashes

England captain Ben Stokes has signed a new two-year central contract, keeping him with the national side until the 2027 home Ashes series.

Brook hammers England to win in Christchurch

A ruthless England led by captain Harry Brook’s brutal knock punished lacklustre fielding from New Zealand to win the second T20I by 65 runs.

Clock ticking for Cummins

Australia are in a “tight” race to get injured captain Pat Cummins fit for the first Ashes Test in November.

Root backs England to end Ashes drought in Australia

Joe Root believes that England can end their decade long Ashes drought as they bid to finally “bring the urn home” from their tour to Australia in November.

India set sights on crushing weak West Indies

Shubman Gill’s India enter the two-Test home series as clear favourites against a struggling West Indies side, far removed from the team that once ruled world cricket.

Saffas Abroad: Du Plooy smashes double century

Leus du Plooy, Dean Elgar and Wayne Madsen were the standout South African performers in the latest round of England’s County Championship.

Pakistan bank on spin for Proteas Test series

Pakistan have named five spinners and recalled paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi in their 18-man squad for the two-Test home series against South Africa.

Woakes calls time on international career

Pace bowler Chris Woakes has quit international cricket after the ECB indicated he was no longer in its plans.

Saffas Abroad: Bedingham in the runs

David Bedingham was the standout South African performer in the latest round of England’s County Championship.

Saffas Abroad: Proteas trio star in England

Dean Elgar, Kyle Abbott and Bjorn Fortuin were the standout South African performers abroad over the past week.

Saffas Abroad: Gous, Pretorius deliver in CPL

Dwaine Pretorius and Andries Gous were the standout South African performers abroad over the past week.

Santner stars in big Black Caps win

Captain Mitch Santner took four wickets with his left-arm spin as the New Zealand completed a nine-wicket win on the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe.

Stokes ruled out of Test series decider

England captain Ben Stokes will miss the fifth and deciding Test against India with a shoulder injury.

Tempers flare as Gambhir clashes with Oval staff

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was involved in an angry exchange with Surrey’s head groundsman at The Oval ahead of the final Test against England.