Cricket News

All-rounder in line to take Shane Watson's place after hitting ton against Essex

Tourists laboured in the field as Alastair Cook's county set about their bowling, especially the off-spinner, with the opener making a fine 144

Essex opener Tom Westley was congratulated by England captain Alastair Cook after hitting a century against Australia on the rain-hit second day of their tour match at Chelmsford.

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Essex opener Tom Westley hit a century as Australia's bowlers struggled to make an impact on the rain-hit second day of their tour match at Chelmsford.

Tymal Mills grabbed 4-22 and skipper Luke Wright struck a quick-fire 47 as Sussex strolled to a seven-wicket victory over rock-bottom Middlesex that takes them top of the NatWest T20 Blast South Group.

Nottinghamshire moved off the bottom of the County Championship Division One table after pulling off an unlikely 113-run victory over Worcestershire at Trent Bridge.

Wicketkeeper Geraint Jones had the best seat in the house for much of the 2005 Ashes as England won the urn for the first time in 18 years.

England Director of Cricket Andrew Strauss feels new head coach Trevor Bayliss will be a success in the role as he prepares his side for the Ashes which get underway in Cardiff on Wednesday.

There have been few truly great English wrist-spin bowlers, but Adil Rashid's appointment to the Test squad is something to be cheered

Stuart Broad has backed the selections of Adil Rashid and Steven Finn in the England squad for the first Investec Ashes Test in Cardiff next Wednesday.

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Leicestershire head coach Andrew McDonald has agreed a two-year contract extension.

Ashes 2015: Former England captains Geoffrey Boycott and Michael Vaughan believe Yorkshire spinner should play against Australia

Updates from around the grounds as Australia take on Essex and the latest round of County Championship games continue.....

Steve Harmison believes England should opt for Moeen Ali as their frontline spinner instead of Adil Rashid for the first Investec Ashes Test against Australia in Cardiff.

Ashley Giles has backed England’s decision to select leg-spinner Adil Rashid ahead of the Investec Ashes series with Australia, claiming it "shows intent from the England management".

Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson has joined Essex on a month's loan.