News Index

Essex v Sussex, NatWest T20, Chelmsford

Wright makes record 153 in huge chase

Jul 25, 2014: Luke Wright produced an incredible innings as he smashed an unbeaten 153 from 66 balls to lead Sussex to a seven-wicket triumph over a shell-shocked Essex side at Chelmsford.

Worcestershire v Derbyshire, NatWest T20, New Road

Whiteley earns Worcs trip to Surrey

Jul 25, 2014: Ross Whiteley hammered an unbeaten 84 against his former county to help Worcestershire secure a NatWest T20 Blast quarter-final place by beating Derbyshire by 28 runs at New Road.

Warwickshire v Leicestershire, NatWest T20, Edgbaston

Chopra helps Bears sneak into quarters

Jul 25, 2014: Warwickshire sneaked into the NatWest T20 Blast quarter-finals with the easiest of victories over Leicestershire - and a helping hand from 120 miles to the north.

Kent v Surrey, NatWest T20, Canterbury

Surrey earn home tie despite poor chase

Jul 25, 2014: Kent overwhelmed Surrey for the second time inside 48 hours with a comfortable 21-run victory from their final NatWest T20 Blast fixture of the campaign at Canterbury.

Glamorgan v Gloucestershire, NatWest T20, Cardiff

Wagg, bowlers lead Glamorgan through

Jul 25, 2014: The experienced pair of Murray Goodwin and Jacques Rudolph guided Glamorgan to their first NatWest T20 Blast quarter-final in six years with a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Gloucestershire at Cardiff.

Ireland v Sri Lanka A, One-day match, Stormont

Priyanjan hundred sets up big Sri Lanka A win

Jul 25, 2014: Led by a hundred from captain Ashan Priyanjan, Sri Lanka A's top order produced a powerful display at Stormont which was more than enough to overpower Ireland.

USA news

Phill included in USA U-17 squad

Jul 25, 2014: Keifer Phill, the 2014 NY PSAL Wingate Award winner, has been named in the USA U-17 squad that will take part in the ICC Americas High Performance Match Play Camp in Bermuda

India in England 2014

Hope springs eternal in Buttler

Jul 25, 2014: Jos Buttler's Test debut comes with England reeling from their worst run in 20 years. England's most original player for years carries hope of brighter times

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 2nd day

SA's slow approach could benefit us - Jayawardene

Jul 25, 2014: As South Africa crawled at a run rate of 1.88 in the 52 overs they faced on day two, Mahela Jayawardene issued a warning to the opposition: negativity would only play into Sri Lanka's hands

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 2nd day

Unfazed Dickwella makes solid first impression

Jul 25, 2014: Called up to the Test side out of nowhere, Niroshan Dickwella showed there was substance to the hype that followed his schoolboy career. His challenge now is to sustain that level of performance

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 2nd day

Spinners force South Africa to switch to attritional cricket

Jul 25, 2014: The discipline shown by Sri Lanka's spin trio squeezed South Africa to the point at which they shut shop. Their approach on day three will determine how the foundation ends up, on a pitch taking turn

India in England 2014

Rohit Sharma likely to play at Ageas Bowl

Jul 25, 2014: Signs from India's training sessions suggest they are ready to move back to their preferred combination of six specialist batsmen and four specialist bowlers

Pakistan news

Pakistan look to regain Test groove

Jul 25, 2014: Pakistan haven't played a Test in six months, but Misbah-ul-Haq has said their preparatory camp will help them shake off the rust ahead of next month's Sri Lanka tour

England news

'I just try to spin the ball' - Ravi Patel

Jul 25, 2014: Ravi Patel, the 22-year-old Middlesex left arm spinner, has earned a place in the England Lions squad for next month's triangular series involving Sri Lanka A and New Zealand despite just three List A matches in his career

South Africa news

'Time crept up on me' - Smith

Jul 25, 2014: Graeme Smith, the former South Africa captain, has said that Gary Kirsten's exit as coach and Jacques Kallis' retirement had played a hand in his decision to consider retirement

India in England 2014

Jadeja fined for Anderson incident

Jul 25, 2014: Ravindra Jadeja has been fined 50% of his match fees following an incident with England fast bowler James Anderson during the first Investec Test at Trent Bridge

CPL 2014

Ramdin's knock inspired us - Dwayne Bravo

Jul 25, 2014: Dwayne Bravo admitted that his opponent Denesh Ramdin's batting inspired his team in yesterday's four-wicket CPL win over Guyana Amazon Warriors

Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 2nd day

South Africa stymied by spinners

Jul 25, 2014: South Africa made 98 for 3 in 52 overs after debutant Niroshan Dickwella's enterprising half-century had taken Sri Lanka to 421

Red Steel v Amazon Warriors, CPL 2014, Port of Spain

Darren Bravo seals last-ball win for Red Steel

Jul 25, 2014: Dwayne and Darren Bravo staged a remarkable comeback to lead Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel to a four-wicket win after the side was struggling at 13 for 3 in the fourth over

New Zealand news

Oram, Bell to coach New Zealand women

Jul 25, 2014: Former New Zealand players Jacob Oram and Matthew Bell have been appointed assistant coaches for New Zealand women's tour to West Indies in September