• Pakistan

    Pakistan on top after Day 2

    A stunning 156 by opener Shan Masood has guided Pakistan to a commanding position by close of play on day two of the first Test against England at the Ageas Bowl.

    On This Day: Broad takes 8

    On This Day: Broad takes 8

    Today five years ago, Stuart Broad claimed figures of 8-15 as England dismissed Australia within the first session for only 60 during an Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge.

    Babar Azam

    Five players to watch

    The first of three Test matches between England and Pakistan gets under way at Old Trafford on Wednesday. ANDRE HUISAMEN spotlights five players worth keeping an eye on throughout the series.

    James Anderson and Stuart Broad

    Best fast-bowling partnerships

    Last week Stuart Broad became only the fourth fast bowler to reach 500 Test wickets but since 2010 bowling partner James Anderson and he have taken the most wickets in red-ball cricket. ANDRE HUISAMEN looks at the top four pace-bowling partnerships in Test cricket over the last ten years.

    Nic Kock

    Kock resigns as WP president

    Nic Kock has quit his position as president of the Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) on Monday after only 16 months in charge, citing ‘reckless trading’ as his main concern.

    Makhaya Ntini

    Watch: Ntini rocks Lord's

    Today 17 years ago Makhaya Ntini became the first South African bowler to claim a 10-wicket haul at Lord’s as the Proteas beat England  by an innings and 92 runs.