Ton-up Pope back in the runs for England

Ollie Pope returned to form on his Oval home ground with a first hundred as England captain on the opening day of the third Test against Sri Lanka.

England gamble on rookie Hull

England have once again gambled on young talent for their final home Test of the season against Sri Lanka, picking rookie seamer Josh Hull as they chase a sixth straight win.

‘Embarrassing’ Pakistan hit rock bottom

Pakistan cricket is reeling after its first-ever Test defeats against Bangladesh, the latest in a string of poor performances which have seen the game hit rock bottom.

Bangladesh make history in Pakistan

Bangladesh recorded a historic first series win over Pakistan with a tense six-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.

‘The Ultimate Test’ confirmed for Lord’s

The ICC has announced the dates for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s next year.

Rain halts Bangladesh victory bid

Pacemen Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana shared nine wickets on Monday to set Bangladesh on course for victory over Pakistan before rain stopped play on the fourth day of the second Test.

Small Lord’s crowd a worry for England captain

England stand-in captain Ollie Pope says he was surprised by the meagre attendance at Lord’s on Sunday as his side wrapped up a convincing series victory over Sri Lanka.

England seal Sri Lanka series win

England thrashed Sri Lanka by 190 runs in the second Test at Lord’s on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Das helps Bangladesh thwart Pakistan

Liton Das hit a fighting hundred to lift Bangladesh from a precarious 26-6 to 262 all out on Sunday, in a remarkable turnaround that left the second Test in Rawalpindi within either team’s grasp.

Test cricket in trouble despite proposed fund

SA Cricketers’ Association CEO Andrew Breetzke says while countries like South Africa will benefit from a proposed Test cricket “emergency fund”, other issues still need to be addressed by the ICC.

Record-breaker Root leaves Sri Lanka with huge task

Joe Root set an England record of 34 Test centuries as Sri Lanka were left with a mammoth chase to win the second Test at Lord’s.

Mehidy’s five-for gives Bangladesh edge

Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz grabbed five wickets to help Bangladesh skittle Pakistan for 274 on the second day of the second Test in Rawalpindi.

Atkinson’s hundred heroics hurt Sri Lanka

Gus Atkinson scored a dashing maiden century before England strengthened their grip on the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s on Friday.

Root’s record-equalling century revives England

Joe Root scored a record-equalling 33rd Test hundred as England established a strong position against Sri Lanka on the first day of the second Test at Lord’s.

Shakib: Bangladesh’s unruly and under-fire champion

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s laundry list of achievements is rivalled only by his disciplinary infractions and his brief political career under his country’s loathed ex-leader.