World Cup 2019

Colin de Grandhomme emerges as New Zealand's 'X-factor player'

Jun 21, 2019: The allrounder's gentle slow-mediums can be highly effective in the right conditions, and his power-hitting skills give New Zealand more cover with the bat

India v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Southampton

India's chance to experiment ahead of bigger battles

Jun 21, 2019: Will they try and fit in Rishabh Pant? Can Rashid Khan bounce back after England nightmare?

Women's Ashes

I could have retired due to mental-health issues - Nicole Bolton

Jun 21, 2019: The Australia and Perth Scorchers opener revealed she took an indefinite break because "people couldn't see behind closed doors where I was really struggling"

Stoinis feared injury would end his World Cup

Jun 21, 2019: While recovering from his side strain, the allrounder put in extra work on his batting with Ricky Ponting

What India need to do against Afghanistan's key players

Jun 21, 2019: How they face up to Nabi, Rashid and Mujeeb will be crucial

'We left everything out there, that's all I can ask' - Faf du Plessis

Jun 20, 2019: With South Africa all-but out of the World Cup thoughts are already turning to 2023 and the considerable changes that could be seen

New Zealand v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, Edgbaston

'Along with Dhoni the coolest head in world cricket'

Jun 20, 2019: How cool is captain Kane? The reactions to his unbeaten hundred in a tough chase against South Africa

Wade crunches rapid ton to open Australia A tour in style

Jun 20, 2019: The opener hit 117 off 67 balls while there was also a half-century for Peter Handscomb and with the ball Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh and Ashton Agar impressed

Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge

New David Warner, same old wheelhouse

Jun 20, 2019: He's not quite been himself since returning from his ban, and he's been weirdly subdued in the Powerplay. But he's still the same player deep down

Kent v Nottinghamshire, County Championship, Tunbridge Wells

Harry Podmore five-for secures points for Kent as Nottinghamshire crumble

Jun 20, 2019: Joe Denly extends innings to unbeaten 167 before Kent bowlers make short work of bottom-placed Notts

Leicestershire v Gloucestershire, County Championship, Grace Road

Hassan Azad, Paul Horton ton up as Leicestershire shut door on Gloucestershire

Jun 20, 2019: No double-hundred for Ryan Higgins as Gloucestershire are unable to capitalise on first-innings lead

Worcestershire v Sussex, County Championship, Kidderminster

Laurie Evans ton keeps Sussex in contention against Worcestershire

Jun 20, 2019: Worcestershire on top until fifth-wicket association between Laurie Evans and Ben Brown

Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge

Bangladesh not giving up on semi-finals yet - Tamim Iqbal

Jun 20, 2019: The opener also felt the chase of 382 could have been possible had he or Shakib Al Hasan stuck around until at least the 30th over

Yorkshire v Warwickshire, County Championship, York

Dom Sibley nudges England selectors as Warwickshire take York spoils

Jun 20, 2019: Warwickshire claim a valuable victory as Dom Sibley and Will Rhodes provide the platform

Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Nottingham

Is Bangladesh's bowling standing up to the rigours of a World Cup?

Jun 20, 2019: Fingerspinners and quicks who prefer the old ball: they do fine at home, but Bangladesh need more to challenge big teams in big tournaments

World Cup 2019

Are New Zealand the World Cup's best bowling attack?

Jun 20, 2019: They have the best average, the best strike rate and the best economy rate, in addition to the enormous depth in the squad with Tim Southee and Ish Sodhi on the bench

Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Nottingham

Warner's rapid 166 trumps Mushfiqur's fighting 102*

Jun 20, 2019: More than 700 runs were scored at Trent Bridge as Australia took another big step towards the semi-finals

England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley

That's a lot of sixes, but I hit the biggest - Moeen

Jun 20, 2019: According to the England allrounder, friendly competition to score the quickest centuries and hit the biggest sixes is driving the team during the World Cup

England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley

Big milestone comes up for Moeen Ali, the selfless face of new England

Jun 20, 2019: For Moeen Ali, winning 100 ODI caps won't matter as much as 'being part of the change' in England's ODI cricket

ICC news

Women's T20 cricket set to be part of Commonwealth Games 2022

Jun 20, 2019: The bid for women's T20s to be included in the Commonwealth Games was submitted by ICC and ECB in partnership last year