Cricket News

On a disastrous day for England in the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval we hear from Michael Holding, Nasser Hussain and David Lloyd.

Simon Briggs: Neither England nor Australia has been able to show real resilience when up against it, writes Simon Briggs

Jonathan Liew: A batsman being reprieved thanks to a no-ball used to be a rarity you saw once a series. On Friday, it happened twice

Lancashire were frustrated by numerous rain delays at Old Trafford but still managed to make it through to 161-3 at the end of day one of their match with Glamorgan.

David Lloyd was left disappointed by a 'dopey' batting display by England, as they collapsed to 107-8 on day two of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.

Amid no-ball problems and another batting collapse, very little went right for the home side

Centurion Steve Smith paid tribute to the Australia bowlers after the tourists enjoyed a superb second day at The Oval and took control of the fifth Investec Ashes Test.

Michael Holding says bowlers are gaining an unfair advantage when no-balls consistently go uncalled by the umpires, as was the case on day two of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.

Australia (481 all out) lead England (107/8) - Tourists post an impressive first-innings total, before England struggle, with the follow-on looming

England man Gary Ballance played the key innings as County Championship leaders Yorkshire reached 346-6 at stumps on day one of their clash with Sussex at Hove.

England's wicket-keeper in the 2005 Ashes will bow out of the game without fanfare at the end of the summer

Get involved with Cricket United Day on Saturday during day three of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at an England Test match with the Sky Cricket team?

Former West Indies batsman Brendan Nash has agreed to end his spell at Kent by mutual consent.

Sky Sports blogger Kate Cross explores the historic sights of Canterbury, ends up in a cat box and explains why the Women's Ashes isn't over yet....

Kaushal Silva scored his ninth test half century to help Sri Lanka to 140-3 at stumps on the second day of the second test against India at Colombo on Friday.

England one-day international batsman Sam Billings has dislocated his finger while keeping wicket for Kent.

Anthony Joshua has taken time out of the gym to catch up with the Ashes-winning England team.

Australia's captain elect Steve Smith completed his 11th Test ton as Australia scored 481 before England collapsed to 107-8 on day two at the Oval.

Australia's captain elect Steve Smith completed his 11th Test ton as Australia swelled their first innings total before lunch on day two at the Oval.

Steve Smith cashed in on a Steven Finn no-ball howler to register his 11th Test century as Australia progressed to 376-7 before lunch on day two of the fifth Ashes Test at the Oval.

Surrey and England fast bowler Chris Tremlett has retired from all forms of the game.