Root defiant as India remain on top in second Test

England captain Joe Root’s latest rescue mission with the bat could not prevent India maintaining their grip on the second Test at Lord’s on Friday.

Finch has surgery, targets T20 World Cup return

Australian white-ball captain Aaron Finch has undergone successful knee surgery and is targeting a return for the Twenty20 World Cup, officials said on Friday.

Abbas double strike puts West Indies on back foot

Two wickets in two balls by Mohammad Abbas just before the close of play put the West Indies immediately on the back foot in reply to Pakistan’s first innings total of 217 on the rain-affected opening day of the first Test at Sabina Park on Thursday.

South Africa omit Du Plessis for tour to Sri Lanka

Former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis was a notable omission from the South African squad named on Thursday for a white-ball tour of Sri Lanka next month, the team’s final outings before the T20 World Cup.

Broad out of India series as Anderson struggles

Stuart Broad has been ruled out of the rest of the five-match series against India after pulling up with a calf problem ahead of the second Test at Lord’s starting on Thursday, which could have marked his 150th appearance in the format.

Anderson, Broad in doubt for second Test

England could be without their two leading bowlers for the second Test against India at Lord’s starting on Thursday, after James Anderson joined Stuart Broad in missing Wednesday’s final pre-match practice session.

England, India docked WTC points for slow over rate

England and India have both lost two World Test Championship points and each been fined 40% of their match fees for maintaining a slow over rate in the series opener at Nottingham, the International Cricket Council announced on Wednesday.

McCullum leads tributes as Cairns fights for life

Black Caps great Brendon McCullum has put aside past differences to lead messages of support on Wednesday for former New Zealand star Chris Cairns, who is fighting for his life in a Sydney hospital.

Moeen Ali recalled by England for second Test

Moeen Ali has been recalled to the England squad for Thursday’s second Test against India.

NZ cricket great Chris Cairns on life support – report

Former New Zealand cricket star Chris Cairns was on life support in Australia following a serious cardiac problem, the Newshub website reported on Tuesday.

ICC launches bid to include cricket in Olympics

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially launched its intention for the sport to be included in the Olympic Games from 2028 onwards.

Watch: Tahir takes historic hat-trick in The Hundred

Imran Tahir has shown he is still one of the best bowlers in the world by becoming the first player to take a hat-trick in The Hundred on Monday.

Shakib stars as Bangladesh crush Australia

Shakib Al Hasan took four wickets as Bangladesh skittled out Australia for their lowest-ever T20I total of 62 to seal the series 4-1 on Monday.

Rain prevents grandstand finish to England-India 1st Test

Rain scuppered what promised to be a thrilling conclusion to the first Test between England and India at Trent Bridge as the match ended in a draw without a ball bowled on Sunday’s last day.

Five-wicket Bumrah edges India ahead

Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul left India well-placed to win the first Test despite a fine hundred from England captain Joe Root at Trent Bridge on Saturday.