England news

Stokes wants to lock away anger

Apr 17, 2014: Ben Stokes has admitted he needs to mature if he is to fulfill his potential as a cricketer after missing the World T20 in Bangladesh when he broke his wrist punching his locker

England news

Trott stands down after relapse

Apr 17, 2014: Jonathan Trott is to take an extended break from cricket having suffered a recurrence of the problems that forced him to leave the Ashes tour after the first Test in Brisbane

County news

Lancashire earn record profit

Apr 17, 2014: Lancashire have announced a record profit of more than three and a half million pounds for 2013, riding on the success of hosting an Ashes Test and completion of major stages of Old Trafford's redevelopment

Gloucs v Hampshire, Bristol, 4th day

Carberry ton nudges selectors

Apr 16, 2014: Michael Carberry offered a timely reminder to the England selectors with an unbeaten century to lift Hampshire to their first win of the new Championship Division Two season at Gloucestershire

England and South Africa ink reciprocal A team tours

Apr 16, 2014: The England and South African A teams will participate in reciprocal tours over the next three years

Gloucs v Hampshire, Bristol, 3rd day

Marshall holds up Hants victory push

Apr 15, 2014: New Zealander Hamish Marshall held up Hampshire's victory bid on day three at Bristol by spearheading a battling Gloucestershire recovery. His unbeaten 84 kept his side alive

County news

Durham enlist Sangakkara on short-term contract

Apr 15, 2014: Kumar Sangakkara has confirmed he will represent Durham for two to three County Championship Division One matches in preparation for Sri Lanka's tour of England

Middlesex v Notts, Lord's, 2nd day

Robson presses England claims

Apr 14, 2014: Sam Robson's hundred for Middlesex after a brilliant winter with England Lions moved him inexorably closer to a Test debut against Sri Lanka

Warwickshire v Sussex, Div 1, Edgbaston, 2nd day

Bell stages grand recovery

Apr 14, 2014: Ian Bell proved his talents remain unimpaired after the Ashes but Jonathan Trott's start for Warwickshire has yet to convince the sceptics

Somerset v Yorkshire, Div 1, Taunton, 2nd day

Rashid for England? A little Bird says so

Apr 14, 2014: It is five years since Adil Rashid played for England and life has not always gone easily since, but no lesser luminary than Dickie Bird, Yorkshire's president, is predicting his international days may come again

Northamptonshire v Durham, Northampton, 2nd day

Northants make positive start

Apr 14, 2014: In Northamptonshire's first innings back in Division One, against one of the best attacks in the country and replying to an intimidating Durham total, they presented themselves well

IPL 2014 news

Delhi Daredevils fret over Pietersen's fitness

Apr 13, 2014: Kevin Pietersen's taped little finger on the right hand is giving Delhi Daredevils some anxious moments ahead of their game against Royal Challengers Bangalore

England news

Burns calls for coaching upheaval

Apr 13, 2014: Neil Burns, one of the England's most influential independent coaches, has called for sweeping changes in the way cricketers are developed in England

IPL 2014

'A privilege to work with Kirsten' - Pietersen

Apr 10, 2014: Kevin Pietersen, the new captain of Delhi Daredevils, has rated Gary Kirsten as the No.1 coach at the moment, and said the franchise is lucky to have the South African in its coaching staff

England news

Broken finger hurts Bairstow prospects

Apr 10, 2014: Jonny Bairstow's chance of retaining his place as England's Test wicketkeeper have taken a major blow with a broken finger ruling him out for up to six weeks.

Hampshire v Worcestershire, Ageas Bowl, 4th day

Mitchell ton lights up rainy draw

Apr 10, 2014: Worcestershire captain Daryl Mitchell lit up the final day at the Ageas Bowl with a superb century before his side settled for an expected draw with Hampshire.

England news

Siddle 'glad' to see back of Pietersen

Apr 9, 2014: Peter Siddle, in England to take up a season-long overseas contract with Nottinghamshire, has admitted he is "pretty glad" England have dropped Kevin Pietersen

Wisden 2014

Wisden takes aim at Big Three

Apr 9, 2014: England's fallen cricketers can finally breathe a sigh of relief - they are not the biggest cause for concern in Wisden 2014 who instead take aim at the new arrangements for the administration of the game

IPL 2014

I have nothing to prove during IPL - Pietersen

Apr 8, 2014: Kevin Pietersen has insisted that he will not be using his stint with the Delhi Daredevils in the upcoming IPL to "prove anything" to his detractors

County cricket 2014

Graeme Smith calls for ICC leadership

Apr 8, 2014: Graeme Smith is settling into life as a former South African captain, leaving behind an international game that he says needs "leadership and direction"