Shadman anchors Bangladesh’s good show
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam missed a fighting hundred but still guided Bangladesh to an impressive 316-5 by close of day three in the first Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
Smith edges England ahead
Jamie Smith’s latest Test fifty took England into a narrow first-innings lead in their series opener against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Rizwan, Shakeel tons power Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel hit brilliant centuries to guide Pakistan to an imposing 448-6 declared before Bangladesh closed the second day on 27-0 in Rawalpindi.
Maphaka impresses Proteas coach
Proteas coach Rob Walter says the T20I series against the West Indies is the ideal time to bring 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka into the national setup.
De Silva, Rathnayake star in Sri Lanka revival
Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on the opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford.
Ayub, Shakeel rescue Pakistan
Left-handers Saud Shakeel and Saim Ayub hit fighting half-centuries to help Pakistan recover to 158-4 on a rain-hit opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.
Proteas make peace with World Cup loss
Aiden Markram says it took time for the Proteas to process their heartbreaking defeat to India in this year’s T20 World Cup final.
New sponsor for Proteas
CSA has announced a new associate sponsor for the Proteas men’s and women’s teams.
De Silva hoping to make most of Stokes injury
Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva believes Ben Stokes’ injury could help his side upset the odds in their Test series against England.
UAE to host Women’s T20 World Cup
The ICC has confirmed that the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup will be moved from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates.
Pope ready to lead England his way
Ollie Pope is prepared to “do his own thing” as England Test captain but accepts he is in caretaker charge of what is still effectively Ben Stokes’ side.
Stokes absence adds extra edge to series
England head into the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford starting on Wednesday with several players given a chance to prove a point.
Global cricket scheduling ‘confusing and chaotic’
The World Cricketers’ Association has launched a ground-breaking review into the sport’s “broken and unsustainable” schedule.
Lawrence, Potts in England XI
Dan Lawrence will open the batting for England in the first Test of a three-match series against Sri Lanka.
New era for Bangladesh, Pakistan
Bangladesh begin a two-Test series in Pakistan this week with their preparations severely hampered by the political turmoil that has wracked the country.
