Cricket News

Gloucestershire took control of their match with Northamptonshire on day two in Bristol, finishing on 240-4 as Chris Dent fell seven short of his century.

Dominic Cork says Ben Stokes' absence from the second Test against Sri Lanka in Durham is a big blow to the player, but also a massive loss for England.

Chris Woakes celebrated his call-up to the England squad in style, taking 9-36 in a stunning spell as Warwickshire bowled Durham out for 190 at Edgbaston.

Kent high performance director Simon Willis is leaving the county to take on a similar role with Sri Lanka.

After a dramatic final day of the league phase, the IPL is reaching its climax with just four teams remaining as the tournament heads into the home straight.

Fast bowler Shardul Thakur is a surprise selection in India's 17-man squad for their Test series against the West Indies, announced on Monday.

Kusal Perera will join the Sri Lanka squad two weeks after his provisional doping ban was lifted and may play in the second Test against England, live on Sky Sports 2.

​Mitchell Starc's return for Australia will strike fear into the West Indies and South African batsmen in next month's one-day tri-series, skipper Steve Smith believes.

Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the second Investec Test between England and Sri Lanka, which starts in Durham on Friday, because of a knee injury suffered during the first Test.