Ronchi rescues Kiwis

Debutant Luke Ronchi led a flamboyant counter-attack to help New Zealand post 297-8 against England at the end of a rain affected-day in the second Test at Headlingley, Leeds, on Friday.

Amla fails to stem tide

For all his talent, Hashim Amla was unable to hold back the spin tide from Lancashire  and was dismissed for 11 as Derbyshire were beaten by an innings and 15 runs in the English County Championship on Wednesday.

AB out of Bangladesh Test squad

Four uncapped players have been included in the Test squad travelling to Bangladesh in July and August. AB de Villiers is on paternity leave.

Prince sets pace with 230

Ashwell Prince smashed a superb double hundred to put Lancashire in command in their English County Championship match against Yorkshire on Tuesday.

Stokes inspires England victory

England completed a remarkable turnaround to win the first Test against New Zealand by 124 runs at Lord’s on Monday

Prince and Petersen in 258 stand

Ashwell Prince hammered a magnificent unbeaten 156, and stood with his old Proteas pal Alviro Petersen in a partnership of 258 as Lancashire chased down Derbyshire’s 370 in the English County Championship on Monday.

Stokes fires England challenge

Ben Stokes hammered the fastest century ever at Lord’s as England put themselves into a winning position in the first Test against New Zealand on Sunday.

Amla makes his mark

Hashim Amla finally found his rhythm to contribute a patient and solid 69 to Derbyshire’s 335-9 against Lancashire in the English County Championship on Sunday.

New Zealand in strong position

New Zealand are in command after the third day of the first Test against England, leading the hosts by 60 runs on Saturday.

News round-up: Pakistan celebrate

International cricket returned to Pakistan on a winning note as  Mukhtar Ahmed and Ahmed Shehzad helped to chase down Zimbabwe’s challenging 172- 6, winning by five wickets in Lahore on Saturday.

Prince shines in the gloom

Ashwell Prince continued his great run of form by slamming a career best 78 for Lancashire in their Natwest T2o match against Durham on Friday night.

England take first-day honours

Joe Root and Ben Stokes led a magnificent fightback to regain the initiative against New Zealand on day one of the first Test at Lord’s on Thursday.

Cook denies KP ‘ultimatum’

England captain Alastair Cook denied he threatened to resign if Kevin Pietersen was brought back into the England fold.

Prince sets up dramatic rout

A hectic, unbeaten 76 from Ashwell Prince set up Lancashire for a dramatic 244-run win over Leicestershire in the English County Championship on Wednesday.

Philander stands tall

Vernon Philander earned his crust while Nottinghamshire crashed to defeat against Somerset in the English County Championship on Tuesday.