Cricket News

Batsman Ian Bell has been named England’s vice-captain for the upcoming Test tour of West Indies.

St Kitts & Nevis Invitation XI v England: Tourists lead by 122 runs at the close of play on day one after Trott's 72 - following the hosts dismal showing of 59 all out

Rob Bagchi: New fast bowlers are like first snowdrops of January, a harbinger of hope - and Mark Wood could be invaluable in the Caribbean

England’s West Indies tour got off to the perfect start as they dismissed a St Kitts & Nevis Invitation XI for 59 before hitting 181 for the loss of one wicket to finish the day 122 runs ahead.

Follow updates from England's first warm-up game ahead of the three-Test series with West Indies.

Worcestershire fast bowler Jack Shantry is confident Saeed Ajmal will continue to be a match-winner this season, despite having to remodel his action.

Leicestershire are targeting promotion from Division Two in 2015, says new chief executive Wasim Khan – despite the club failing to win a match since September 2012.

VVS Laxman and Jacques Kallis will not be wielding their bats in the 2015 IPL, but they will play fundamental roles as mentors for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively.

Wayne Rooney beware, as retired sportsmen rush to live out second careers in noisy and truly terrible shows, warns Alan Tyers

Mick Newell has revealed the England selectors are receiving no 'direction' from the ECB on Kevin Pietersen.

England all-rounder Moeen Ali is one step closer to joining the England team after being selected to play in Worcestershire's friendly match against Northamptonshire.

Captain Andrew Gale is upbeat on Yorkshire's chances of defending the County Championship title, despite starting the campaign without six players away on England duty.

Batsman Adam Lyth is ready to have a “really good career for England”, according to Yorkshire head coach Jason Gillespie.