Cricket News

South Africa paceman Morne Morkel took two wickets in the first over of Bangladesh's pursuit of 424 but ended a rain-shortened fourth day of the first Test nursing a side strain.

Rohit Sharma passed 6,000 ODI runs as his century propelled India to a seven-wicket win in Nagpur and a 4-1 series victory over Australia.

Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah grabbed the key wicket of Dinesh Chandimal to leave Sri Lanka fighting to avoid defeat after the fourth day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi.

Essex defied the odds to romp to the County Championship title, beating Lancashire into second but Durham's trouble persist.

Updates and scorecard from the fifth and final ODI in Nagpur. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket (channel 404).

Moeen Ali insists England can win the Ashes with or without Ben Stokes.

Johanna Konta and Tammy Beaumont are among the nominees for Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year.