Jul 7, 2020
Batting holds key to England-Windies series
The pitch at Lancashire’s headquarters traditionally has more bounce than the one at Southampton — a consideration that is even more important given t...
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Jul 7, 2020
England confirm Pakistan Test dates
The England Cricket Board has confirmed dates and venues for Pakistan’s three-Test tour on Monday, with the series starting at Old Trafford on August...
Jul 7, 2020
India’s Pravin Tambe set to play Caribbean league at 48
Tambe has been signed by Trinbago Knight Riders and will become the first Indian to play in the CPL, which is scheduled between August 18 to September...
Jul 6, 2020
India worried T20 World Cup delays could impact Indian T20 League start date
With no dates announced for this year’s Twenty20 World Cup, India’s cricket leaders are becoming impatient from setting a date for the Indian T20 Leag...
Jul 6, 2020
Ganguly credits fitness for India’s fast-bowling rise
Recently Indian quicks have risen to the top in world cricket with Shami, Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in a deadly arsenal...
Jul 6, 2020
Virat Kohli faces conflict of interest probe
Virat Kohli faces an inquiry into a potential conflict of interest over his positions in two business ventures.
Jul 5, 2020
England selector stands by ‘team man’ Denly for Windies opener
With regular captain Joe Root unavailable for the opening contest of a three-match series against West Indies, Joe Denly was included in England’s 13-...
Jul 5, 2020
Kusal Mendis arrested over fatal crash
Mendis was arrested on Sunday after being allegedly involved in a fatal crash with a cyclist, who died instantly.
Jul 5, 2020
Quinton de Kock named South African cricketer of year
De Kock was comfortably South Africa’s best batsman in a year in which the national team won only one out of seven series across all formats.
Jul 4, 2020
Australian cricketers reach compromise on pay row
The decision to “reset” negotiations follows the resignation last month of CA chief executive Kevin Roberts.
Jul 4, 2020
England name squad for first Test against the West Indies
All-rounder Ben Stokes is poised to become the England men’s Test cricket team’s 81st captain.
Jul 4, 2020
England’s Curran tests negative for virus
Sam Curran went into self-isolation in his room at the on-site hotel on Thursday after overnight illness forced him out of England’s intra-squad match...
Jul 4, 2020
Just our cup of tea! UK PM Johnson makes rapid virus cricket ban U-turn
Johnson explained the reversal of his position by saying he’d called in “the third umpire”.
Jul 4, 2020
Pope confident England can thrive without fans
Pope, who made an unbeaten 55 on Friday, said the fundamentals that come with representing your country had not been altered.
Jul 4, 2020
Sri Lanka minister offers ICC evidence 2011 World Cup was fixed
Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s remarks come a day after local police dropped an investigation into the claims, citing a lack of evidence.
Jul 3, 2020
England to wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ logo against West Indies
England will join the West Indies in wearing “Black Lives Matter” logos on their shirts during their three-match Test series, but unlike their opponen...
Jul 3, 2020
England-West Indies Test dedicated to Strauss charity
The third Test between England and the West Indies will be dedicated to the Ruth Strauss Foundation, which raises money for families facing the death...
Jul 3, 2020
Shannon Gabriel added to West Indies Test squad
Gabriel was initially among the travelling reserves but has now been drafted into the 15-strong frontline squad after proving his fitness following an...
Jul 3, 2020
Sri Lanka drops WC cricket fixing probe for lack of evidence
“We are satisfied with their explanation. The inquiry is now closed,” a top police official said.
Jul 3, 2020
Virtual Cricket Tournament 2020 Week 5: Talking points from Day 4
Here’s what happened on Day 4 of the fifth week of Virtual Cricket Tournament 2020.
Jul 3, 2020
Bess determined to stay ahead of England spin rivals
Bess marked his return to international cricket in the New Year Test at Cape Town and then took his maiden five-wicket haul in another victory in Port...
Jul 2, 2020
Australia revert to using Kookaburra balls only in domestic cricket
Cricket Australia’s head of operations Peter Roach said reverting to the Kookaburra was the right move at this time.
Jul 2, 2020
Ex-Sri Lanka skipper Sangakkara grilled in World Cup fixing probe
“I came here to give a statement because of my responsibility to the game and respect for cricket,” Sangakkara said.
Jul 2, 2020
Stokes and Anderson make ball ‘talk’ in England warm-up
This is England’s lone fixture before next week’s first Test behind closed doors against the West Indies at the same ground.