England news

Moeen, Jordan among six new central contracts

Sep 11, 2014: The ECB has awarded central contracts to six new players, Moeen Ali, Gary Ballance, Jos Buttler, Chris Jordan, Ben Stokes and Chris Woakes

That one got Hughes

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Champions League T20 news

Morne Morkel ruled out of CLT20

Sep 11, 2014: South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel will not be available to Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming Champions League T20 because of a shoulder injury

India cricket

Ten of Sehwag's best

Sep 11, 2014: Virender Sehwag has discussed ten of his favourite hundreds, from his first in Ranji cricket to scoring an ODI double

Twitter round-up

'Pulling out a nose hair is the most painful experience'

Sep 11, 2014: Fear, suffering, and how to cope with both in this week's Twitter round-up

Australia news

Alistair Nicholson named ACA CEO

Sep 11, 2014: Former AFL footballer Alistair Nicholson has been named as the new chief executive officer of the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA)

England cricket

Cricket brings out raw emotions

Sep 11, 2014: The majority of the crowd that booed Moeen Ali at Edgbaston did not have race or religion in their mind. But a smaller section did, and that should not be condoned

Missing cricket? Don't stop playing

Sep 11, 2014: For several retired pros, life after cricket has meant more cricket. Permanently shutting out the game is harder than it looks

'If things were managed properly, Zimbabwe could be a mid-ranked side'

Sep 10, 2014: Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak talks about the harsh impact of the player exodus over the last decade, his best years, and the challenges of coaching Bangladesh

Ireland v Scotland, 2nd ODI, Malahide

Ireland take series after late wobble

Sep 10, 2014: Ireland secured the one-day series but they were made to work for their three-wicket win, firstly by a fine hundred from Richie Berrington and then a late push by Scotland in the field

Essex v Kent, Chelmsford, 2nd day

Kent collapse after Foster century

Sep 10, 2014: James Foster led from the front as Essex closed in on victory against Kent after dominating the second day of their Championship Division Two encounter at Chelmsford

Glamorgan v Derbyshire, Cardiff, 2nd day

Glamorgan take charge as bowlers bite back

Sep 10, 2014: Graham Wagg added three wickets to his half-century as Glamorgan put themselves in a decent position against Wagg's old county Derbyshire after day two of their Championship match

Gloucestershire v Leicestershire, Bristol, 2nd day

Sheikh hat-trick sparks fightback

Sep 10, 2014: Atif Sheikh claimed a hat-trick in only his second County Championship game for Leicestershire as they fought back on the second day against Gloucestershire at Bristol

Worcestershire v Surrey, New Road, 2nd day

Shantry counters Roy hundred

Sep 10, 2014: This is both a cricket match and a poignant reunion. Four Surrey players once sported the pears sable on their shirts

Pakistan cricket

The contenders to replace Ajmal

Sep 10, 2014: Following the bowling ban on Saeed Ajmal, ESPNcricinfo picks five bowlers Pakistan may replace him with for the time being

South Africa v Ireland, 3rd women's T20, Solihull

SA Women bowlers set up sweep of Ireland

Sep 10, 2014: South Africa's bowlers set up a clean sweep of the three-match Twenty20 international series in Solihull by restricting Ireland to 109 for 8

Warwickshire v Northamptonshire, Edgbaston, 2nd day

Trott and Hain punish Northants

Sep 10, 2014: Jonathan Trott reached a new milestone in his rehabilitation as Warwickshire stepped up their challenge for LV= County Championship prize money

Middlesex v Durham, Lord's, 2nd day

Durham's bowlers keep digging deep

Sep 10, 2014: Durham produced a solid all-round bowling display to secure a first innings lead of 101 as they moved closer to securing their Division One place

Sussex v Lancashire, Hove, 2nd day

Anderson leads fight in face of Joyce ton

Sep 10, 2014: Twice Sussex have threatened to sound the death knell on Lancashire's Division One existence and twice Lancashire have stubbornly refused to yield

Nottinghamshire v Yorkshire, Trent Bridge, 2nd day

Yorkshire hit weary Notts were it hurts

Sep 10, 2014: By virtue of scoreboard pressure and occupation of the crease, Yorkshire took a firm grip on this match and, with it, the County Championship title