Mitchell Starc: The Grand Old Duke of Yorker

Jun 25, 2019: Australia's strike bowler is no ordinary left-arm seamer. He is the most lethal weapon ever to play one-day cricket

No backwards steps, say England, as Kevin Pietersen criticises Eoin Morgan "weakness"

Jun 25, 2019: Short ball to England captain raises eyebrows of former team-mate, as England face battle for semi-final berth

Mitchell Starc, Jason Behrendorff reprise left-arm double act to upstage England

Jun 25, 2019: The last time Australia opened the bowling with two left-arm quicks it was all about the Mitches

Australia v England, World Cup 2019, Lord's

England facing deja vu - all over again

Jun 25, 2019: It is simplistic to describe the team as flat track bullies - but there is a kernel of truth to it too

Netherlands v Zimbabwe, 2nd T20I, Rotterdam

Zimbabwe clinch Super Over win to square T20I series in Netherlands

Jun 25, 2019: Brendan Taylor and Elton Chigumbura score the big runs before Tendai Chatara does the job with the ball as visitors end tour with their first win

Delray Rawlins gives Sussex something to cheer on a day Durham dominated

Jun 25, 2019: Rawlins 56 not out after partnership with David Wiese closes the gap

Rory Burns faces Sam Curran dilemma with Surrey needing Warwickshire wickets

Jun 25, 2019: Curran can only bowl six more overs as Warwickshire chase 142 runs more with seven wickets in hand

World Cup 2019, Qualification scenarios

England's losses open up qualification race

Jun 25, 2019: The pre-tournament favourite's defeat against Australia has ensured every team, barring South Africa and Afghanistan, have a shot at making the semi-finals

England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's

Smart Stats - Behrendorff the standout performer in Australia win

Jun 25, 2019: Aaron Finch got the man of the match award, but his contribution to the win was lower than that of Australia's new-ball duo

David Payne leads seam attack to hand Gloucestershire narrow lead over Glamorgan

Jun 25, 2019: Payne, Josh Shaw and Ryan Higgins claim three wickets each as visitors are bowled out with 26-run deficit

World Cup 2019

Catches can win matches - so can a lot else for Pakistan

Jun 25, 2019: They have conceded more runs in the field than they have saved in this World Cup, but Pakistan are finding ways around that

World Cup 2019

Gollapudi: What Vijay Shankar brings for India at No. 4

Jun 25, 2019: There are two men directly in competition for his spot in the XI, but as long as he applies himself well and plays to the situation, Vijay holds a distinct advantage

Pakistan news

PCB brings down contracted women players from 17 to 10, raises salaries

Jun 25, 2019: Only two players - Sana Mir and Nida Dar - feature in the top bracket, with Bismah Maroof and Javeria Khan demoted to the second grade

Jamie Porter, Aaron Beard run through Somerset to keep Essex momentum going

Jun 25, 2019: In successive weeks, the top two counties in the Championship have been sent packing at Fortress Chelmsford

New Zealand v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Birmingham

Pakistan reaching last chance saloon, New Zealand look to sew up final-four berth

Jun 25, 2019: It's a high-stakes match, especially for Sarfaraz Ahmed's side, as another defeat will significantly diminish their chances of qualifying for the semi-final

The Hundred

Andrew McDonald set to be head coach of Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred

Jun 25, 2019: ESPNcricinfo understands that McDonald has been given the role after eight candidates were shortlisted for the position

Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton

In Shakib we trust

Jun 25, 2019: A fan following Bangladesh through the World Cup has an enjoyable outing in Southampton, thanks to their superstar allrounder

England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's

Live Report - England v Australia

Jun 25, 2019: ESPNcricinfo's live analysis and updates on England v Australia

Australia had 'bitter taste' after fading in previous Ashes - Mott

Jun 25, 2019: The Australia coach has said the way the team faded in the 2017-18 series provided motivation to bring more ruthlessness to their game

How many people have taken a wicket with their first delivery in the World Cup?

Jun 25, 2019: And how many players have been out hit-wicket in the tournament?