It wasn’t the glorious return to action that Ben Stokes might have envisaged, more than 18 months on from the World Cup final at Lord’s. His first match back in England’s ODI team, at Pune on Tuesday, ended with a rather limp 66-run defeat, while his much-vaunted promotion to No.3 proved to be something of … Continue reading Ben Stokes seeks upturn in England's fortunes after disappointing return to ODI colours →

News The left-handed opener has been picked for the T20I leg of the South Africa and Zimbabwe tours Pressure is mounting on the Pakistan management, with head coach Misbah-ul-Haq in the firing line this time. He has maintained that fitness standards will not be compromised on for anyone looking to work their way into the … Continue reading Misbah forced to defend Sharjeel selection, insists fitness not compromised →

News Nepal legspinner to make first appearance in Vitality Blast Worcestershire have announced the signing of Nepal legspinner Sandeep Lamichhane as one of their overseas players for the Vitality Blast. Lamichhane, 20, first came to attention at the 2016 U19 World Cup and has been a regular on the global T20 circuit since becoming the … Continue reading Sandeep Lamichhane signs for Worcestershire T20 Blast stint →

News It is likely that Rishabh Pant, the Delhi Capitals vice-captain, will lead them until Iyer returns Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the remaining two England ODIs after hurting his left shoulder in the field during the series opener on Tuesday night in Pune. ESPNcricinfo understands Iyer, who dislocated his shoulder, is set … Continue reading Shreyas Iyer out of England ODIs; set to miss at least first half of IPL also →

News Bangladesh batting coach also wants his side to “take some risks” during run chases According to Bangladesh’s batting coach Jon Lewis, opening himself up to play more on the leg side allowed Mohammad Mithun to play better as the batsman turned a corner with his sparkling 73* in the second ODI against New Zealand … Continue reading Jon Lewis: 'Mohammad Mithun played an exceptional innings in Christchurch' →

South Africa’s traditional franchise-based first-class set-up is drawing to a close. Here’s the grand finale Disclaimer: If you need to update/edit/remove this news or article then please contact our support team Learn more

News Competing in events of “national interest” will be one of the criteria used to judge eligibility New Zealand’s cricketers could be eligible for early Covid-19 vaccines after the government laid out its priority list with competing in events of “national significance” among the criteria. The process will begin on March 31, so it will … Continue reading New Zealand cricketers could be on Covid-19 vaccine priority list →

News The venue will have a capacity of 10,000 and include a range of public facilities plus a new indoor cricket centre Final designs for the redevelopment of the WACA have been revealed as the ground becomes a boutique venue with a capacity of 10,000. The project has been in the works since Perth Stadium … Continue reading Designs for the new-look WACA revealed →