Cricket News

Moeen Ali credits coach Paul Farbrace with helping him get back on track as a One Day International batsman against South Africa.

Colin Ackermann and Mark Cosgrove both scored bit hundreds as Leicestershire smashed 400 on day one of their Specsavers County Championship Division Two game against Derbyshire.

The International Cricket Council's cricket committee has agreed to recommend the introduction of a Test championship to reinvigorate the longest format of the game.

There were a fair few standout moments from England's impressive win over South Africa in the first ODI at Headingley, but the best - or worst, even - was saved for the stands.

England will play warm-up games in Perth, Adelaide and Townsville ahead of their bid to retain the Ashes on Australian soil.

Eoin Morgan's batting is the best it has been for a while, says Sky Sports' Michael Atherton after the England captain hit a hundred in their first ODI win over South Africa.

India have invited applications to take over from head coach Anil Kumble, who will also be considered for a contract extension.

Somerset have signed New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson to boost their NatWest T20 Blast options.

New Zealand bowler Doug Bracewell has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service after blaming the killing of a pet cockatoo for a third drink-driving offence.