Smith leads Australian charge
Australia declared on 566-8 thanks to Steve Smith’s 215, before England collapsed to 85-4, as Australia dominated on day two of the second Test match at Lord’s.
Smith, Rogers dominate England
Chris Rogers and Steve Smith shared a record 259-run stand as Australia closed on a dominant 337-1 on day one of the second Test match against England.
Champions League is no more
As expected, the Champions League T20 competition has been discontinued with immediate effect, scrubbing the edition planned for September and October.
Bangladesh bat first
Kagiso Rabada makes his ODI debut in the first game against Bangladesh on Friday.
Long day ahead for Prince
Ashwell Prince and his Lancashire mates have much to do if they are to get anything from this match against Northamptonshire in the English County Championship.
Ashes 2015: News round-up
Incoming England coach Trevor Bayliss has refused to be drawn into the controversy surrounding Kevin Pietersen’s Ashes selection omission. The Australian dodged answering whether he wanted Pietersen in the squad before flying out of Sydney to take charge of the team ahead of the series start on 8 July. ‘Look, apparently, he’s unavailable for selection, so that’s all I know at this… Read more →
Saffas to watch in the CPL
A host of South African cricketers will be on show during June and July’s Caribbean Premier League.
'Earlier spin camp is beneficial'
Having the annual spin camp for South African franchise bowlers earlier than usual will benefit them in the long run, says Nicky Boje. Kobus Pretorius reports.
Broad stops England rot
England lost seven wickets for 52 runs before Stuart Broad made a stand on Sunday morning and helped draw the scores level after the first innings of the second Test at Headingley.
Kiwis strike back late
New Zealand fought back with the second new ball to hold England to 253-5, still 97 behind on the first innings of the second Test, at Headingley, Leeds, on Saturday.
Kiwis set challenging target
New Zealand hammered 53 off 7.1 overs in the first half-hour’s play before Stuart Broad took two wickets to end their innings on 350 in the second Test against England at Headingley on Saturday.
Ronchi rescues Kiwis
Debutant Luke Ronchi led a flamboyant counter-attack to help New Zealand post 297-8 against England at the end of a rain affected-day in the second Test at Headlingley, Leeds, on Friday.
New Zealand in strong position
New Zealand are in command after the third day of the first Test against England, leading the hosts by 60 runs on Saturday.
New Zealand take control
New Zealand ended the day in a dominant position at the close of the second day of the first Test at 303-2, chasing 389.
Trott quits international cricket
England batsman Jonathan Trott has announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday.
