Why Philander remains South Africa's go-to bowler

Jul 28, 2017: Despite other bowlers' ability to bowl quicker or swing the ball more, Vernon Philander has remained South Africa's most bankable bowler in Tests

England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval

Cook's openness a lesson for England

Jul 27, 2017: Alastair Cook has benefited greatly from the advice of Gary Palmer - is it time for the ECB to change its stance on using him as a batting coach?

England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval

Philander leaves England feeling queasy

Jul 27, 2017: Vernon Philander became ill shortly before the start of the Test but it did not stop him producing three high-class spells of seam bowling

Kent v Somerset, NatWest T20 Blast, South Group, Canterbury

Northeast steers Kent home after the rain

Jul 27, 2017: Kent skipper Sam Northeast hit the winning boundary and finished with an unbeaten 54 as Kent secured a seven-wicket win under the DLS method over Somerset in a rain-affected NatWest T20 Blast clash at Canterbury

Northamptonshire v Worcestershire, NatWest T20 Blast, North Group, Wantage Road

Northants brush aside Worcs after Gleeson burst

Jul 27, 2017: Richard Levi and Adam Rossington helped blast Northamptonshire to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Worcestershire at Wantage Road

Middlesex v Essex, NatWest T20 Blast, South Group, Lord's

Helm bags 5 for 11 after McCullum cuts loose

Jul 27, 2017: Brendon McCullum led from the front with an exhilarating 63 off 28 balls as Middlesex secured a crushing 72-run win watched by a crowd of 27,000

Pakistan news

QEA overhaul set to be presented despite opposition

Jul 27, 2017: A radical overhaul of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy is set to be presented before the PCB's governing board despite some resistance to the changes

Women's cricket news

ECB abandons 50-over Super League plan

Jul 27, 2017: The ECB has shelved plans for a women's domestic 50-over competition to mirror the T20 Kia Super League

Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

Notes from SL's press conference in 2030

Jul 27, 2017: Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene are still being missed, Rangana Herath is bowling with the help of a walker, and the video analyst needs a dietitian

Sri Lanka women news

Chamari Atapattu signs with Yorkshire for Kia Super League

Jul 27, 2017: The Sri Lankan batsman will replace Australia's Beth Mooney in Yorkshire's top order

Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

India's footwork puts Sri Lanka in a spin

Jul 27, 2017: While India's spinners have looked dangerous, Sri Lanka's have been rendered rather ineffective courtesy the visiting batsmen's consistent stepping out

Caribbean Premier League 2017

Babar Azam, Hasan Ali and Hafeez get CPL gigs

Jul 27, 2017: The three Pakistan players have got CPL contracts, coming in as replacements

Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

India's fifth 600-plus total since December

Jul 27, 2017: India hadn't made 600 plus in an innings for close to five years. But the tide has turned since the home series against England late last year

England v South Africa, 3rd Investec Test, Kia Oval

Cook stands firm after Philander threatens England again

Jul 27, 2017: Recklessness was the charge laid against England after their double collapse at Trent Bridge, but rarely, if ever, has such an accusation been levelled against Alastair Cook

England news

MCC plans Lord's honours boards for ODIs

Jul 27, 2017: The club has approved plans for an ODI honours board for both male and female cricketers

Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day

India run through top order after amassing 600

Jul 27, 2017: India's lower order propelled them to 600 before their bowlers left Sri Lanka five down and 247 short of the follow-on mark at stumps on day two

India news

Lodha 'shocked' at BCCI's rejection of major reforms

Jul 27, 2017: Justice RM Lodha, who headed the Lodha Committee, said the BCCI's partial acceptance removes the "heart, kidney and lungs" of the reforms suggested by the panel

Australia news

CA proposes arbitration to resolve pay dispute

Jul 27, 2017: Cricket Australia has proposed independent arbitration with the Australian Cricketers' Association if the ongoing pay dispute is not resolved by early next week

Somerset v Hampshire, NatWest Blast, South Group, Taunton

Gregory, Davies mayhem sets up Somerset victory

Jul 26, 2017: Somerset moved into third place in the NatWest T20 Blast South Group with a 14-run victory over Hampshire in front of a 6,000-plus crowd at Taunton

Yorkshire v Durham, NatWest Blast, North Group, Headingley

Rashid's best sends Yorkshire top

Jul 26, 2017: Adil Rashid returned a career-best 4 for 19 at Headingley to send Yorkshire top of North Group and condemn Durham to their sixth straight defeat