Root could break 16,000-run barrier – Cook

Alastair Cook says “generational talent” Joe Root could become the first batsman to reach 16,000 Test runs.

Sajid strikes for Pakistan

Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan took three wickets in the space of 10 deliveries, including centurion Ben Duckett, to leave England on 239-6 in the second Test in Multan.

Rain washes out day one in Bengaluru

Rain washed out the opening day of the first Test between India and New Zealand.

Watch: Storm vs Heat (T20 Knockout)

Watch the first T20 Knockout semi-final between the Easterns Storm and Northern Cape Heat in Benoni.

Proteas Women into semis, England crash out

South Africa and the West Indies qualified for the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals after the latter thrashed England by six wickets on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka hammer Windies to level series

Sri Lanka stormed back to level the three-match T20I series with an emphatic 73-run win over the West Indies on Tuesday.

Pakistan debutant defies England

Kamran Ghulam hit a superb century on his debut to guide Pakistan to 259-5 on the opening day of the second Test against England in Multan.

‘Dream come true’ for Markram

Aiden Markram says captaining the Proteas Test team is the “ultimate” for him.

Latham leans on Test captaincy experience

New Zealand captain Tom Latham said his previous experience as stand-in skipper will be crucial when they face India in a daunting three-Test series starting on Wednesday.

Dolphins keen to build on first win

After claiming their first victory of the T20 Challenge on Sunday, the KZN Dolphins will travel to Bloemfontein to take on the Free State Knights on Wednesday.

New Zealand reach Women’s T20 World Cup semis

Some fine bowling from Amelia Kerr and Eden Carson propelled New Zealand into the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup with a 54-run thrashing of Pakistan.

Brevis an exceptional talent – Conrad

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has explained why he selected uncapped Dewald Brevis as cover for injured captain Temba Bavuma for the two-Test series in Bangladesh.

England ready for Pakistan’s spin assault

Returning England captain Ben Stokes says he hopes a reused pitch for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan will play into the tourists’ hands rather than the spin-heavy hosts.

Ravindra’s father in crowd for India Test

New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra says facing India in Bengaluru, the birth city of his father, will be “special” moment with his family cheering in the stands.

Stokes back from injury for second Test

Captain Ben Stokes has been named in the England team for the second Test against Pakistan starting in Multan on Tuesday after recovering from a hamstring injury.