England eke out slender lead

Concussion substitute Matt Parkinson marked his Test debut by helping England into a narrow first-innings lead at Lord’s on Friday.

We want to exchange blows – Potts

Matthew Potts promised England would continue to “throw punches” after 17 wickets fell on a remarkable opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday.

Black Caps fight back after Potts strikes for England

England debutant Matthew Potts took four wickets against New Zealand only for the hosts to collapse as well on the opening day of the first Test at Lord’s on Thursday.

Watch: Lord’s applause for Shane Warne

After 23 overs of the first Test between England and New Zealand, the game paused for 23 seconds of applause in memory of the great Shane Warne.

Stokes: McCullum making players feel 10 feet tall

Ben Stokes says Brendon McCullum has already made an impact ahead of the first Test against the coach’s native New Zealand at Lord’s starting on Thursday.

England recall Broad, Anderson

England have recalled veteran pace bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad to their side for the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s starting on Thursday.

England launch Stokes, McCullum era

England will hope to make a fresh start under their new leadership duo of captain Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum against the coach’s native New Zealand at Lord’s on Thursday.

Broad treating Test return like debut

England veteran quick Stuart Broad has vowed to leave his “heart and soul” on the field should he earn a Test recall against New Zealand at Lord’s this week.

Bairstow excited for England’s new era

Jonny Bairstow is relishing the start of England’s “new journey” against New Zealand at Lord’s this week.

New Zealand sweat over Boult, Nicholls

Trent Boult and Henry Nicholls may miss New Zealand’s first Test against England at Lord’s.

Proteas to play Boxing Day Test at MCG

The Proteas will play three Tests, including a Boxing Day Test at the MCG, and three ODIs on their tour of Australia in December and January.

McCullum open to Buttler Test recall

England Test coach Brendon McCullum has hinted at a possible return to red-ball duty for Jos Buttler following a blistering run-spree in the IPL.

Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh to win series

Asitha Fernando finished with a career-best 6-51 as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the second Test on Friday to win the series 1-0.

Bangladesh stumble after Mathews, Chandimal tons

Sri Lanka’s seamers cut through the Bangladesh top order after centuries from Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal gave the visitors a commanding lead in the second Test in Dhaka on Thursday.

Langer blames ‘bulls**t politics’ for exit

Justin Langer has lifted the lid on his messy departure as Australia coach.