Solid half-centuries from wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler and all-rounder Sam Curran – and spinner Jack Leach’s early breakthrough – afforded England the advantage on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Wednesday.
Australia sealed a comfortable 33-run victory over New Zealand in Tuesday’s key Women’s World T20 clash at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
England have named an unchanged XI for this week’s second Test against Sri Lanka.
Australian all-rounder John Hastings has retired from all forms of cricket due to a lung condition.
Former Proteas batsman AB de Villiers has been named the Tshwane Spartans captain for the inaugural Mzansi Super League.
South African batsman JP Duminy has been released by Islamabad United, ahead of the 2019 Pakistan Super League.
Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Dilhara Lokuhettige has been charged with corruption-related offences.
Wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi is eager to capitalise on conditions at his adopted home venue during the Mzansi Super League.
Marquee player Dawid Malan all but excused the Cape Town Blitz’s defeat to the Paarl Rocks at Newlands on Monday.
England beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in Monday’s rain-affected Women’s World T20 fixture at Gros Islet.
Former Proteas batsman Jonty Rhodes and ex-West Indies and Afghanistan fielding coach Ryan Maron will work with Nepal cricket later this month.
Wicketkeeper Trisha Chetty has been sidelined from the Proteas Women’s World T20 campaign due to a recurring back injury.
Former Proteas all-rounder Albie Morkel has been named captain of the Durban Heat, ahead of the inaugural Mzansi Super League.
Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has shared his delight at South Africa’s ‘ruthless’ approach during Sunday’s victory over Australia in the third ODI in Hobart.
Titans batsman Henry Davids has been named captain for the Paarl Rocks’ opening two Mzansi Super League fixtures.
