Maharaj shows up as potential Test skipper
It only took a chance opportunity for Keshav Maharaj to push his name to the forefront of the candidates to succeed Dean Elgar as Test skipper, writes RYAN VREDE.
Broad backs England's Ashes trip as concerns mount
England fast bowler Stuart Broad insists he will go on the Ashes tour of Australia despite concerns over Covid-19 restrictions.
"Sore, but much better" – Paine confident for Ashes after surgery
Australia Test captain Tim Paine says he is “extremely confident” of being ready for the Ashes against England after invasive neck surgery.
The coaching crisis that threatens cricket's future
The appointment of ex-Proteas players to key international coaching positions despite most having a complete lack of experience is perplexing and potentially damaging for the game. It’s time we start giving elite coaching the respect and attention it deserves, writes RYAN VREDE.
Ganguly defends 'dead scared' India players' Test boycott
India cricket chief Sourav Ganguly insists his country’s players must not be blamed for the cancelled fifth Test against England at Old Trafford.
Paine to have neck surgery as Ashes loom
Australia Test captain Tim Paine will undergo surgery for a pinched nerve in his neck, but is confident of being fit for the opening Test of the Ashes series against England.
Old Trafford cancellation adds to Ashes uncertainty
The dramatic last-minute cancellation of the deciding fifth Test at Old Trafford has heightened the tension already surrounding the upcoming Ashes series, although English cricket’s top administrator still believes postponement is “probably not where we are going to end up”.
Black Caps back in Pakistan after 18-year absence
New Zealand arrived in Pakistan on Saturday for their first tour in 18 years, with batting coach Thilan Samaraweera returning to the country where he was shot in 2009.
England, India consider next moves after cancelled Test
What happens now? That was the question cricket fans around the world were asking after the dramatic last-minute cancellation of the deciding fifth Test between England and India in Manchester.
Fifth Test called off due to India's Covid-19 concerns
The fifth Test between England and India at Old Trafford has been cancelled.
Fifth Test to go ahead after negative Covid-19 results
The Test series finale between England and India in Manchester starting Friday is set to go ahead as scheduled.
Test series finale in doubt as India cancel training session
India cancelled a training session on the eve of the fifth Test against England after another member of their support staff reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.
India eye famous Test series win, England under pressure
India head into the fifth Test in Manchester starting on Friday just one match away from the superb achievement of winning Test series in both Australia and England in the same year.
England sweat on fitness of pace spearheads
Joe Root says England will weigh up the fitness of James Anderson and Ollie Robinson as they attempt to avoid a series defeat by India in the fifth Test at Old Trafford.
Cricket Australia optimistic Ashes will have crowds
Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley believes the 2021-22 Ashes series against England can be played in front of crowds as scheduled, despite coronavirus concerns.
