Cricket News

ECB director of cricket Andrew Strauss says Joe Root's lack of captaincy experience will not harm his candidacy for the England job.

South Africa will look to extend their record-breaking run of wins to 13 when they take on Sri Lanka in the fourth ODI, live on Sky Sports 2, in Cape Town.

Sir Ian Botham believes Alastair Cook can overtake Sachin Tendulkar on the list of all-time Test run-scorers after stepping down as England captain.

Former England captains Michael Atherton, Sir Ian Botham, Nasser Hussain and David Gower react to Alastair Cook's decision to step down as Test captain.

The England squad had “immense respect” for Alastair Cook during his time as England Test captain, according to David Gower.

The news that Alastair Cook has stepped down brings to an end the reign of England's longest-serving captain. All in all, he led his country in 59 Tests, winning 24 and losing 22. Charles Colvile looks back on his time ...

Michael Atherton appraises Alastair Cook’s captaincy and thinks it would be sensible to consider options other than Joe Root.

Alastair Cook has resigned as England Test captain.

No one has captained England in more Tests and no-one has scored more Test runs for England.

And so Alastair Cook has called time on his England captaincy career after a record 59 Tests as skipper.