Smith wary of following Warner's retirement plan

Steve Smith insists he has no plans to follow the lead of Australia teammate David Warner by announcing an intended date for his retirement from Test cricket.

Tongue: Exciting time to be an England cricketer

Josh Tongue relished being involved in England’s “chilled” environment after a promising Test debut led to the fast bowler’s Ashes call-up.

Warner determined to exit on own terms

Australia opener David Warner will be determined to show he still has what it takes when he begins the countdown to retirement at the World Test Championship final starting Wednesday.

West Indies cruise to victory over UAE

Brandon King smashed a run-a-ball 112 as the West Indies gave themselves a confidence boost ahead of the World Cup Qualifier by thrashing the UAE in the first ODI on Sunday.

England spinner Leach ruled out of Ashes

England’s Ashes preparations were dealt a blow on Sunday as frontline spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the series.

Brevis blasts South Africa A to victory

Dewald Brevis starred in South Africa A’s four-wicket win against Sri Lanka A in the first 50-over match in Pallekele on Sunday.

Stokes tries to allay fitness fears

Ben Stokes attempted to calm concerns over his fitness ahead of the Ashes after an England 10-wicket warm-up win over Ireland inside three days at Lord’s where he neither batted nor bowled.

Five-star Tongue takes England to victory

England overpowered Ireland by 10 wickets to win their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord’s on Saturday.

Warner unveils Sydney swansong plan

Under-pressure Australia batsman David Warner says he wants to finish his Test career next year with a farewell match in his hometown of Sydney.

Zimbabwe pick uncapped Gumbie

Hosts Zimbabwe have named one uncapped player, wicketkeeper-batsman Joylord Gumbie, in a 15-man squad for the World Cup qualifying tournament from 18 June to 9 July.

England run riot at Lord's

England continued to dominate their Ashes warm-up against Ireland on Friday’s second day at Lord’s.

Duckett strengthens England's grip after Broad fifer

Ben Duckett’s dashing unbeaten fifty took England to within sight of a first-innings lead over Ireland on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord’s on Thursday.

Dhoni undergoes knee surgery

Days after leading the Chennai Super Kings to a record-equalling fifth IPL title, MS Dhoni underwent a knee surgery in Mumbai.

England record impresses Aussies

Daniel Vettori reckons England’s winning record rather than their aggressive style of play is what has caught the attention of Australia ahead of this season’s Ashes series.

England team bus delayed by protesters

England arrived later than planned at Lord’s for the one-off Test against Ireland.