Cricket News

David Lloyd praised the evergreen Misbah-ul-Haq after the Pakistan skipper hit a century for his side on day one of the first Investec Test at Lord's.

Misbah-ul-Haq rolled back the years to celebrate a century on his Lord's debut as he smashed an unbeaten 110 on day one of the first Investec Test.

Kevin O'Brien starred with bat and ball and Ed Joyce hit an unbeaten century as Ireland chased down 237 to beat Afghanistan by six wickets in the third one-day international between the two sides.

Veteran Misbah-ul-Haq muscled his way to a maiden century at Lord's to propel Pakistan to 282-6 on day one of the opening Test against England.

Michael Holding reflects on a terrific first day of the Test series between England and Pakistan at Lord's in the latest Sky Cricket podcast.

Adam Lyth completed a double-century before the Specsavers County Championship Division One clash between Surrey and Yorkshire at the Kia Oval ended in a draw after 142 overs were lost over the opening two days.

John Simpson smashed six with just two balls of play remaining as Middlesex chased down 302 inside 46 overs to seal a thrilling two-wicket win over Somerset in the Specsavers County Championship.

Chris Woakes took four wickets against Pakistan but the tourists will be satisfied with their day’s work after an unbeaten Misbah-ul-Haq century guided them to 282-6 at stumps on day one of the first Investec Test.

Jake Ball claimed his maiden Test scalp as England chipped away to limit Pakistan to 158-4 at tea on day one of the first Test, at Lord's.

Australia have hired Muttiah Muralitharan on a short-term contract to help their spin bowlers ahead of the three-Test against Sri Lanka, which begins in Pallekele on July 26.

Australia have appointed former England fast bowling coach David Saker as their assistant coach.