Cricket News

James Anderson is convinced the increased influence England captain Alastair Cook now holds in the dressing room is paying dividends for the team.

Ian Bell is awaiting results of a scan on a hamstring injury just days before England announce their first Test squad of the summer.

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kings XI Punjab by one run after a dramatic finish in the IPL.

Mickey Arthur has warned Pakistan's players they will face a much tougher regime under his leadership.

Mahela Jayawardene believes Sri Lanka can offer a strong challenge to England this summer if they can hit the ground running.

Brett D'Oliveira completed his first Specsavers County Championship double century as Worcestershire bossed Glamorgan in Cardiff.

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root put Surrey to the sword by scoring centuries for Yorkshire on day two of the sides' Specsavers County Championship encounter with Surrey at Headingley.

Ball-by-ball commentary of the IPL clash between Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Watch on Sky Sports 2.

England Women will tour Jamaica in October for a five-match one-day international series against West Indies.

It is coming up to four years since the retirement of Andrew Strauss, but heading into the Test series with Sri Lanka, England are still searching for a dependable long-term opening partner for Alastair Cook.