Cricket News

The England and Wales Cricket Board will finalising the job specification for head of the England team after sacking Paul Downton

Sir Ian Botham believes Jonathan Trott should be left out by England for the second Test against the West Indies, which starts on Tuesday.

All-rounder likely to be sole change for second Test in West Indies with England knowing jobs are depending on victory. Scyld Berry reports

Gautam Gambhir hit a half century as Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to a six-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.

England are likely to make one change to their starting XI for the second Test against West Indies in Grenada, which starts on Tuesday.

England captain Alastair Cook claims he is still improving as a batsman, despite his long wait for a Test hundred.

Alex Lees scored exactly 100 as Yorkshire made a steady reply to Nottinghamshire’s 428 in their LV= County Championship Division One match at Trent Bridge.

Steve Davies secured an unbeaten double century for Surrey as Glamorgan were left wobbling at the end of day two in their LV= County Championship Division Two clash.

Sky Sports will broadcast 50 county matches this season as part of its biggest year of live cricket.

Updates from the second day of County Championship action with six games continuing across Division One and Two.

Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi has stepped down after two years in the role, citing his own poor form and the team's performances.

Joe Root says he is not thinking about the England captaincy at this stage of his career.

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh says England should move on from Kevin Pietersen and not consider recalling him to their Test side.