Cricket News

Ben Stokes hit a half-century and took two wickets for Durham against Derbyshire on day two in the Rothesay County Championship.

Joe Root was thrilled by the performances of his bowlers as England's pace attack dismissed Pakistan for 135 before tea, to seal a statement three-day victory in the first Test at Headingley.

Nasser Hussain praised Joe Roots poised return to the captaincy after England secured a thumping three-day victory over Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test at Headingley.

Lancashire and England bowler Kate Cross has announced she will retire from professional cricket at the end of this season.

Highlights from the day three of the first Test between England and Pakistan as Joe Root's side cruised to an innings victory at Headingley.

Highlights from the day three of the first Test between England and Pakistan.

Joe Root, Harry Brook and former England batsman Mark Butcher have expressed disappointment that next summer's men's Ashes series will not feature a Test in the north of the country.