Cricket News

New ECB president loses temper at Lord's dinner over Wisden's criticism of governing body and is told to "behave yourself", says Scyld Berry

Path is clear for the former England batsman following Downton's sacking

Current England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke has been nominated as the first ECB president following a board meeting at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Sir Ian Botham says Paul Downton has been made a ‘scapegoat’ for England’s dismal World Cup display.

Delhi Daredevils’ IPL struggles continued as they lost to Chennai Super Kings by an agonising one-run margin in their 2015 opener.

If the former England international is selected for the director role, it could herald the return of Kevin Pietersen to national side, reports Jonathan Liew

Batsman pledged his support for the Ashes-winning captain to succeed Paul Downton, reports Jonathan Liew

Batsman pledges support for former Ashes-winning captain to succeed Paul Downton, writes Jonathan Liew

​Glamorgan captain Jacques Rudolph will look to lead from the front as the Welsh side start their county cricket season keen to put last year’s disappointment behind them.

Former England captain Alec Stewart has told Sky Sports News HQ he would be interested in taking a role with the England and Wales Cricket Board.

Yorkshire all-rounder Tim Bresnan is solely focused on proving himself at county level in the forthcoming season despite speculation over an England recall.

All-rounder Wes Durston has signed a one-year contract extension with Derbyshire and will lead the Falcons in this summer’s NatWest T20 Blast competition.

Shiv Thakor told Sky Sports that Derbyshire’s grand plans convinced him to join the county ahead of the 2015 season.