Cricket News

Nottinghamshire skipper Chris Read has agreed a one-year contract extension and will be staying with the county until at least the end of the 2017 season.

Bob Willis was impressed with an "out of character" innings from Alex Hales on day one of the first Investec Test between England and Sri Lanka.

Gujarat Lions coasted to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders to move up to second in the IPL table.

Michael Holding and David Lloyd review the first day of the first Test between England and Sri Lanka at Headingley.

The international season got underway on Thursday, but lovers of the shortest form of the game are also well catered for on Sky Sports this summer, because the NatWest T20 Blast starts on Friday night.

Cricket-Aid, the charity arm of Sri Lanka cricket, has commenced immediate relief operations in the wake of the country’s flood disaster.

The 2016 NatWest T20 Blast gets underway with Essex taking on Surrey, live on Sky Sports 2 from 7pm on Friday.

The 2016 NatWest T20 Blast gets underway with Essex taking on Surrey, live on Sky Sports 2 from 7pm on Friday.

Alastair Cook will have to wait to become the first Englishman to reach 10,000 Test runs, as he fell for 16 on day one of the first Investec Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley.

If the 2016 NatWest T20 Blast is as good as the 2015 version, we are in for a treat.

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is close to signing from Glamorgan for the NatWest T20 Blast.

England kick off their summer cricket season with an opening Test against Sri Lanka, while the Scottish Cup, Copa Del Rey and Coppa Italia reach their climax - all live on Sky Sports this weekend.

Over-by-over commentary from the first Investec Test of the summer as England take on Sri Lanka at Headingley. Watch live on SS2 HD.

Steven Finn is back in the England team for Thursday's first Investec Test with Sri Lanka at Headingley - and by the looks if it he is bowling fast...

Kieron Pollard has been chosen in the West Indies squad for next month's triangular one-day series with Australia and South Africa.