Cricket News

The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced the playing schedule and team names for the six teams that will compete in the inaugural Women's Cricket Super League.

Australia bowler Peter Siddle will need "a significant amount of time away from the game" due to stress fractures in his back.

Lasith Malinga's four-wicket haul and Dinesh Chandimal's 50 helped Sri Lanka down UAE by 14 runs in their Asia Cup opener in Dhaka.

Pakistan have been granted permission by their government to play in next month's ICC World Twenty20 in India after fears they might withdraw due to alleged security threats.

South Africa spinner Aaron Phangiso has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action.

Caroline Foster and Salliann Briggs have been unveiled as head coaches for two of the six Women's Cricket Super League teams in announcements that come ahead of the tournament this summer.

Two female umpires have been included on the International Cricket Council's 31-member match officials' team for the ICC World Twenty20, which starts in India on March 8.

Australia vice captain David Warner has accused New Zealand fans of going "too far" in their abuse of the tourists during the two-Test series.