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.

England to host New Zealand, South Africa for Tests in 2022

England will play home Test series against world champions New Zealand and South Africa in 2022, cricket chiefs announced on Wednesday, unveiling a packed schedule.

Buttler, Leach return for 5th Test against India

England have recalled left-arm spinner Jack Leach and wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler to the squad for the final Test against India as they seek to level the five-match series.

Bumrah glad to reward Kohli's faith as India overpower England

Jasprit Bumrah was glad of his internal “ammunition” after a superb display of reverse-swing bowling helped India defeat England by 157 runs in the fourth Test at The Oval on Monday.

Three things we learned from the 4th Test between England and India

India beat England by 157 runs in the fourth Test at The Oval on Monday, taking all 10 of the home side’s second-innings wickets on the last day.

India crush England to take series lead

India overwhelmed England by 157 runs to win the fourth Test at The Oval on Monday and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.