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Sky Cricket's experts are a talented bunch - as they proved by moonlighting at the first Test in Durban.

Michael Vaughan offers his reasons for his unsung hero of the year pick which includes his decision to promote Ben Stokes up the order

England fast bowler led the attack in style when he routed Australia with eight-wicket haul - Scyld Berry picks his defining cricket moment of the year

England (303 & 326) lead South Africa (214 & 136-4) by 279 runs: Steven Finn puts England on threshold of victory on day four

Bairstow's assured 79 against South Africa on day four was crucial, but missed stumpings see old doubts return

England enjoyed a topsy-turvy 2015, with a dejecting World Cup exit over the winter followed by a thrilling Ashes triumph during the summer.

Sir Ian Botham says England should focus on South Africa's under-the-pump middle order and not AB de Villiers as they look to wrap up a first-Test victory on day five in Durban.

Michael Vaughan: Dwindling crowds and unfavourable comparisons with the razzmatazz of T20 are a reminder that something must be done

Steven Finn struck twice in nine balls to put a major dent in South Africa's bid to pull off a record-breaking run-chase in the first Test, in Durban, and boost England's hopes of securing a 1-0 series lead.

Hobart Hurricanes completed the BBL05 double over Brisbane Heat, despite a brilliant century from home skipper Chris Lynn at The Gabba.

It was the 112th six of Big Bash League 05 - and arguably the best so far!

Australia could ring the changes to their bowling attack for the final Test against the West Indies in Sydney.

Jason Holder is demanding more belief from his West Indies players after another heavy Test defeat in Australia.

England appear on the brink of earning a 1-0 series lead after reducing South Africa to 136-4 on day four of the first Test in Durban.

After back-to-back series draws against West Indies and New Zealand, English hopes were not exactly high heading into the opening Ashes Test in Cardiff.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has refused to accept the resignation of captain Azhar Ali over the return of Mohammad Amir to the international side.

Dale Steyn will not bowl in the rest of the first Test against England in Durban, Cricket South Africa has confirmed.

Mitchell Marsh took four wickets as Australia wrapped up a 177-run win over the West Indies in the second Test in Melbourne to secure a series victory.

Over-by-over commentary from the second Test in Cape Town as Joe Root is dismissed for 50. Watch live on Sky Sports 2.