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Alastair Cook's captaincy of the England one-day side is hanging in the balance

New Zealand drew level in their five-match ODI series with Pakistan after Kane Williamson’s century helped them to a thrilling seven-run victory in the fourth match in Abu Dhabi.

Ashes 2019: Headingley and Old Trafford join Lord's, The Oval and Edgbaston as venues

The England and Wales Cricket Board has chosen Headingley and Old Trafford as hosts for the 2019 Ashes Test Series ahead of Trent Bridge and Cardiff.

Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers both posted hundreds as South Africa battled to a 340-3 against West Indies on day one of the first Test in Centurion.

England captain Alastair Cook has reflected on a tumultuous 12 months for himself and his team, describing 2014 as a "hell of a year".

All proceeds from Wednesday’s one-day international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Abu Dhabi will be donated to those affected by the Peshawar school massacre.

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India opener Murali Vijay puts Australia to sword in Brisbane fortress with 144 as hosts close on 311-4

Murali Vijay stroked 144 as India scored 311-4 on the first day of the second Test against Australia in Brisbane.

England legend Sir Ian Botham says the time has come for under-fire captain Alastair Cook to stand down from the one-day side.

Australia captain Michael Clarke could yet play in the World Cup next year after an operation on his hamstring was judged a huge success.