Most iconic cricket venues in the world

There are some pretty spectacular settings and stadiums in the world of cricket. ANDRE HUISAMEN picks his top-five favourite venues on the planet.

Watch: Smith’s magical 259 at Lord’s

On this day in 2003, Graeme Smith hit 259 against England to record the highest individual Test score from an overseas batsman at Lord’s.

Dave Richardson’s Spirit of Cricket lecture

David Richardson’s inspiring 2018 MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture address at the home of cricket, Lord’s.

Erasmus 17th umpire to 50 Tests

Marais Erasmus’ 50th Test match as an umpire has been waterlogged at Lord’s in London for two days.

Heroic Rossouw humbles Kent

Rilee Rossouw scored a masterful 125 for Hampshire in the Royal London One-Day Cup final at Lord’s.

Afridi to skipper ICC World XI at Lord’s

Eoin Morgan’s fractured finger has paved the way for Shahid Afridi to lead the ICC World XI against the West Indies at Lord’s on Thursday.

HIGHLIGHTS: England v Pakistan

Pakistan crushed England on day four of the Lord’s Test to win by nine wickets and deal England a severe blow to their confidence.

Pakistan punish England by nine wickets

England added just seven runs to their overnight total, destroying any hopes of setting Pakistan a challenging victory target at Lord’s.

England tail rallies after Pakistan onslaught

Test cricket’s obituary might well have been written by many on the IPL’s payroll, but Lord’s witnessed the subtle charm of Test cricket and why the body is far from cold.

Proteas in search of a first Test hero

This is true Test cricket. After frenetic T20s and ODIs, this is a return to white clothing, and 119 runs scored in 51 overs for only one wicket, writes GARY LEMKE.

Cook gets England to 119-1 to extend lead

England are in control of the first Test against the Proteas, as Alastair Cook’s half-century gave them a 216-run lead going into day four at Lord’s.

Proteas bowled for 361 as England build lead

England went into tea on day three against the Proteas at Lord’s on 48-0, as they built up a lead of 145 runs.

De Kock departs, but gets Proteas past 300

Quinton de Kock coasted to the second-fastest 50 at Lord’s as he helped the Proteas to 323-8 by lunch on day three at Lord’s.

Bavuma and De Kock the key on day three

If Temba Bavuma can push on and form some partnerships in the lower order, it will go a long way towards keeping his side in the match. 

Bavuma, De Bruyn lead Proteas fight

A 99-run stand between Temba Bavuma and Theunis de Bruyn got the Proteas to 214-5 by the close of day two against England at Lord’s.