England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester

Eoin Morgan: Beyond the sixes, the heartbeat of 'new' England

Jun 18, 2019: His teammates talk of his unflappable nature; his calm on good day and bad; his ability to relieve the pressure and unleash their natural talent

Ireland news

Ed Joyce appointed Ireland women interim coach

Jun 18, 2019: The former batsman takes over Aaron Hamilton, who was in charge of the side for more than four years

Wayne Parnell makes most of Kidderminster pitch for Worcestershire but Sussex duo resist

Jun 18, 2019: Parnell claims four as makeshift out ground turns it on, Ben Brown and Chris Jordan stand firm

Leicestershire v Gloucestershire, County Championship, Grace Road

Mohammad Abbas makes early dent in Gloucestershire reply against Leicestershire

Jun 18, 2019: Gloucestershire three down trailing by 446 before rain halts play

Derbyshire v Lancashire, County Championship, Derby

James Anderson and Graham Onions leave Derbyshire facing another grey day against the greybeards

Jun 18, 2019:

Middlesex v Glamorgan, Radlett

Steve Finn five-for keeps Glamorgan in check, despite three batsmen reaching fifty

Jun 18, 2019: Marnus Labuschagne, David Lloyd, Tom Cullen post half-centuries as hosts avoid follow-on

Yorkshire v Warwickshire, County Championship, York

Warwickshire's cubs begin to show their claws to fill the seniors' void

Jun 18, 2019: Warwickshire and rain spoil homecoming, but not for a grateful crowd who lapped up the occasion

Kent v Nottinghamshire, County Championship, Tunbridge Wells

Chris Nash, Samit Patel edge Nottinghamshire towards solid response

Jun 18, 2019: Responding to Kent's 309, visitors reduced deficit to 101 on a day reduced to only 71 overs

New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston

The 2015 semi-finalists meet with plenty on the line again

Jun 18, 2019: For South Africa, it is virtually a must-win game, while for New Zealand, who have been unbeaten in the tournament having faced some of the weaker teams, it will be a proper test of their bench

England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester

Morgan, England break six-hitting records, Rashid bears the brunt

Jun 18, 2019: The England captain broke the record for the most sixes in an ODI, while the Afghanistan legspinner returned the worst-ever World Cup figures

England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford

'This is just... obscene' - Eoin Morgan fires England to sixes world record

Jun 18, 2019: Here's how our ball-by-ball commentators saw it as Eoin Morgan cracked 17 sixes out of 25 overall

Women's T20I news

6 all out - Mali women bowled out for lowest women's T20I total

Jun 18, 2019: Rwanda women register victory with 116 balls remaining - also a record - in Kwibuka Women's T20 tournament

Betting news

England, India remain favourites, but Bangladesh offer the value

Jun 18, 2019: Victory over West Indies makes Bangladesh the dark horses for a place in the semi-finals

Bangladesh v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Taunton

Liton's battle against nerves, pressure

Jun 18, 2019: Five things you need to know about the 24-year-old and his unbeaten innings of 94 against West Indies

World Cup 2019, Smart Stats

Shakib the MVP, Warner slips down on Smart Runs list

Jun 18, 2019: The players, and performances, that have been the most impactful in the first half of World Cup 2019

England v Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2019, Old Trafford

Live Report - England v Afghanistan

Jun 18, 2019: Catch all the analysis and social media chatter surrounding the game only on ESPNcricinfo's Live Report

Australia women's news

'Australia are not losing a game' - Alyssa Healy on women's Ashes

Jun 18, 2019: Australia's wicketkeeper channels Glenn McGrath ahead of the women's Ashes starting next month

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Can South Africa stir the World Cup pot?

Jun 18, 2019: A look at where the World Cup's top-four battle could get interesting

World Cup 2019

'Australia still trying to find best XI' - Brad Haddin

Jun 18, 2019: Australia's assistant coach also talks of Maxwell's batting position and the Khawaja conundrum

How often have a captain and a wicketkeeper opened the batting in a World Cup match?

Jun 18, 2019: Also, who holds the record for the most 0 not-outs in Tests?