Mark Nicholas

Commentators, presenters, spectators, players - we're all waiting for the latest edition of the storied series to kick off

England's selectors have delivered a couple of surprises with their Ashes picks

It is a task both easy and difficult. The unusual problem is that the difficult part is to do with key positions in the order

Of all the unlikely things in West Indies' cricket history, this win must rank up there

The purpose of day-night Tests was to make the format more viewer-friendly. Having spectators in Birmingham huddle in the cold didn't quite do that

The England captain largely has the personnel to give expression to his dynamic leadership. His South African counterpart faces trickier circumstances

It took James Anderson just three deliveries to strike from his own end on a day where the ground hung on his every move

The Oval is a ground that rarely disappoints and Ben Stokes produced an innings to rank up there with the greats

England's recklessness in the name of positivity is a sign that the art of batting in the longest format is no longer given due attention

He may have failed to reach the hundred that was his for the taking but there were shades of Hashim Amla's greatness on display at Trent Bridge

A host of new pre-match duties; his openers dismissed early; the walk through the Long Room as England's captain; a sticky start with the bat. But, then, Joe Root commanded Lord's

The appeal of the game is growing among young girls, and a competitive World Cup will only help it spread more

Zaman, Amir, Hafeez, history. I was there

England's meek defeat at Lord's was a departure from their recent style, but should not affect their prospects in a potentially vibrant Champions Trophy

Their metamorphosis after the low of the World Cup has been remarkable, to the point where they must be ranked as favourites for the Champions Trophy

One of our sport's most captivating arts has been allowed to languish on the margins of county cricket for far too long. Is that about to change?

April is here: time for cricket to signal a season of renewal amid the sunshine and the smell of fresh-mown grass

If Joe Root manages to create a team in his own image, and better still a successful team, it will be a good one to watch

Cricket is so much more than big hits and big runs. Hence the need to stop the march of big bats

Test cricket has gone through all sorts of transformations since 1877, but it has never lost its ability to be the most magical of all sports