Lancashire v Durham, Old Trafford, 2nd day

Horton at heart of solid Lancashire day

Aug 16, 2014: Lancashire's batsmen have had a thin time this season. This, therefore, was the sort of day their supporters have had little chance to enjoy although it was no surprise at all that a Paul Horton hundred was at the heart of the home side's effort

Somerset v Warwickshire, Taunton, 2nd day

Abell Somerset's latest local star

Aug 16, 2014: Somerset are a club that holds local talent in particularly high esteem. They do not come much more local than Tom Abell. And On the evidence of his first innings in professional cricket, they do not come much more talented, either.

USACA T20 National Championship

New York one step away from title after big win

Aug 16, 2014: A superb opening spell by George Adams laid the foundation for a sharp bowling performance by New York as they defeated South West by seven wickets in the opening match at the Central Broward Regional Park on day three of the USACA T20 National Championsh

Yorkshire v Sussex, North Marine Road, 2nd day

Williamson's last stand irks Sussex

Aug 16, 2014: Kane Williamson still has a chance to influence Yorkshire's Championship challenge in their favour after controversially standing his ground for a slip catch claimed by Sussex at North Marine Road

Leicestershire v Surrey, Grace Road, 2nd day

O'Brien, Taylor revive Leicestershire

Aug 16, 2014: Stand-in captain Niall O'Brien led the way as Leicestershire staged a spirited fightback in a bid to avoid the follow-on against Surrey at Grace Road

Northamptonshire v Nottinghamshire, Wantage Rd, 2nd day

Lumb helps put Notts well ahead

Aug 16, 2014: Michael Lumb top-scored with 99 as Nottinghamshire fought back strongly on the second day against Northamptonshire at Wantage Road.

Kent v Hampshire, Canterbury, 2nd day

Wood's five keeps Hampshire in command

Aug 16, 2014: Hampshire all-rounder Chris Wood followed his opening day half-century with a 5 for 39 haul to keep his side in command on day two of their Division Two clash with Kent in Canterbury

Worcestershire v Gloucestershire, New Road, 2nd day

Oliver fights back after Gidman ton

Aug 16, 2014: Worcestershire's hopes of setting an early date for a promotion party took a knock as Alex Gidman's second century of the season put Gloucestershire in a powerful position at New Road before Richard Oliver responded

England v India, 5th Investec Test, The Oval, 2nd day

India play Cook into form

Aug 16, 2014: Stats review at the end of the second day of The Oval Test between India and England

Glamorgan v Essex, Swansea, 2nd day

Panesar five puts Essex ahead

Aug 16, 2014: Monty Panesar recorded his third five-wicket haul of the season as Essex manoeuvred themselves into a winning position against Glamorgan on the second day at Swansea.

England v India, only women's Test, Wormsley, 4th day

Big win a wake-up call for BCCI - Edulji

Aug 16, 2014: Diana Edulji, the former India Women captain, has said that the side's Test win over England should serve as a "wake-up call" for the BCCI to give women's cricket in the country its due

Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2nd Test, SSC, 3rd day

'World-class' Herath made difference - Grant Flower

Aug 16, 2014: Pakistan batting coach Grant Flower said that the in-form spinner Rangana Herath was the main difference between the teams

Pakistan news

Shaharyar Khan set to be elected PCB chairman

Aug 16, 2014: Shaharyar Khan, the former PCB chief, is set to take charge of the Pakistan board once again, after he was the only person to file a nomination for the post of board chairman by the August 15 deadline

Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2nd Test, SSC, 3rd day

A tense artist's final strive for perfection

Aug 16, 2014: Mahela Jayawardene has won matches off his bat, and thrilled crowds from around the world, but he has never been about the tidy, round numbers

Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2nd Test, SSC, 3rd day

A century after 1998 days

Aug 16, 2014: Stats highlights from an eventful third day, when a bowler took nine wickets in an innings for the first time in 12 years, and a Pakistan wicketkeeper got a Test hundred for the first time since February 2009

England v India, only women's Test, Wormsley, 4th day

India 2, England 0, draws 6

Aug 16, 2014: A stats review after the only women's Test between India and England at Wormsley

England v India, 5th Investec Test, The Oval, 2nd day

Root takes England into huge lead

Aug 16, 2014: Joe Root's sparky, unbeaten 92 ensured England remained in complete control at The Oval despite a mid-afternoon fightback from India

England v India, only women's Test, Wormsley, 4th day

India complete landmark victory

Aug 16, 2014: It has been eight years since India Women last played a Test match, but they made light of that lengthy gap by beating England Women by six wickets in Wormsley

County news

Frustrated Rafiq to leave Yorkshire

Aug 16, 2014: Azeem Rafiq, once regarded as a potential Yorkshire captain, will leave the county at the end of the season after failing to make an impact in all forms of the game.

Australia A v SA A, 2nd unofficial Test, Townsville, 3rd day

Hughes, Cooper lead strong Australia A reply

Aug 16, 2014: Fifties from Phillip Hughes and Tom Cooper, who also shared a 120-run second-wicket stand, helped Australia A reach a strong 2 for 180 on the third day of the four-day game against South Africa A