England launch Stokes, McCullum era

England will hope to make a fresh start under their new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum against the coach’s native New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday.

Broad treating Test return like debut

England veteran quick Stuart Broad has vowed to leave his “heart and soul” on the field should he earn a Test recall against New Zealand at Lord’s this week.

Bairstow excited for England's new era

Jonny Bairstow is relishing the start of England’s “new journey” against New Zealand at Lord’s this week.

New Zealand sweat over Boult, Nicholls

Trent Boult and Henry Nicholls may miss New Zealand’s first Test against England at Lord’s.

Proteas to play Boxing Day Test at MCG

The Proteas will play three Tests, including a Boxing Day Test at the MCG, and three ODIs on their tour of Australia in December and January.

McCullum open to Buttler Test recall

England Test coach Brendon McCullum has hinted at a possible return to red-ball duty for Jos Buttler following a blistering run-spree in the IPL.

Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh to win series

Asitha Fernando finished with a career-best 6-51 as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the second Test on Friday to win the series 1-0.

Bangladesh stumble after Mathews, Chandimal tons

Sri Lanka’s seamers cut through the Bangladesh top order after centuries from Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal gave the visitors a commanding lead in the second Test in Dhaka on Thursday.

Langer blames 'bulls**t politics' for exit

Justin Langer has lifted the lid on his messy departure as Australia coach.

Taijul fined for throwing ball at Mathews

Bangladesh spinner Taijul Islam has been fined 25% of his match fee after hitting Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews with the ball in the ongoing second Test.

Strauss sets 'ambitious and clear goal' for England

Andrew Strauss has launched a performance review aimed at making England “the best in the world at all formats” within the next five years.

Mathews, De Silva help Sri Lanka reduce deficit

Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva put on a 102-run partnership to keep Sri Lanka going strong in the rain-hit second Test against Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka openers lead fightback

Dimuth Karunaratne and Oshada Fernando scored fifties as Sri Lanka gave Bangladesh a fitting reply in the second Test in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Vettori joins Australia coaching team

Daniel Vettori has been named as an assistant to Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald.

ICC to bring back neutral umpires

The ICC will re-introduce neutral umpires soon despite the Covid-19 pandemic providing an opportunity to give home umpires more exposure.