Cricket News

Lou Vincent described the 'direct orders' Chris Cairns gave him to underperform, writes Ben Rumsby

Eoin Morgan believes the helmet he was wearing when he was hit on the head during this summer's ODI series against Australia "probably" saved his life.

Batsman Joe Root insists England are ready for the challenge of taking on Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates despite playing only two warm-up matches.

England's winter begins right here.

Over-by-over commentary from the first Test in Abu Dhabi as Pakistan win the toss and bat. Watch live on Sky Sports 2.

He's the Nottingham Forest fan who fired England's cricketers to Ashes glory this summer.

Michael Atherton thinks it will be a 'risk' for England to open with Moeen Ali against Pakistan.

Sir Ian Botham feels England can inflict a first Test series defeat on Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, starting on Tuesday live on Sky Sports.

England's Ashes-winners are ready for their next Test - a punishing three-match series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent has admitted he was involved in match-fixing but claims he was acting under "direct orders" from his captain, a court has heard.

Scyld Berry casts his eye over the Pakistan squad ahead of the first Test against England in Abu Dhabi

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori will work with England's young spinners in Dubai next month.

Steve Finn has been ruled out of England's first Test against Pakistan.

England's opponents lose key spinner to back injury suffered in nets while training for Tuesday's opener

Lancashire seam bowler Kyle Jarvis has been rewarded for a fine County Championship season with a new deal, committing his future to the club along with Tom Bailey and Gavin Griffiths.

Corey Anderson will miss New Zealand's upcoming tour of Australia through injury and has been replaced by fellow all-rounder Mitchell Santner.