How far can hate take Imam-ul-Haq?

May 26, 2019: All of Pakistan seemingly loathes him for his privilege. So far that has worked out pretty well for him

England v Australia, World Cup warm-up, Southampton

England limp towards World Cup with Mark Wood a serious doubt

May 25, 2019: England's list of walking wounded increases after narrow defeat against Australia

England v Australia, World Cup 2019 warm-up

Crowd abuse is 'water off a duck's back' as Steven Smith arrives in England with a hundred

May 25, 2019: Century sends message of ominous form as hosts are given reminder of Australian's qualities in opening warm-up

India v New Zealand, World Cup warm-ups, London

Kohli pleased with India's lower-order fightback

May 25, 2019: Captain praises Hardik and Jadeja's efforts to revive a floundering innings

India v New Zealand, 2019 World Cup warm-up game, The Oval

Ravindra Jadeja a worthy senior statesman

May 25, 2019: He may not be the first-choice allrounder, but his experience could yet give India an edge

Somerset v Hampshire, Royal London Cup final, Lord's

Tom Banton, James Hildreth lead Somerset to Royal London Cup glory

May 25, 2019: Depleted Hampshire were restricted to 244 for 8 and Somerset were rarely troubled in their chase

Ten things I'd like to see at this World Cup

May 25, 2019: What will this edition of the tournament bring?

Mark Wood to undergo 'precautionary scan' as England endure more injury scares

May 25, 2019: Brace of injury worries for two fastest bowlers, as England concerns mount in lead-up to World Cup

India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, warm-up, The Oval

Boult and Jadeja stand out as New Zealand thump India

May 25, 2019: With everyone expecting 300-plus scores, India were bundled out for 179 in just 39.2 overs in their first warm-up game against New Zealand

England v Australia, World Cup 2019, warm-up, Southampton

Smith, Warner and bowlers stall England

May 25, 2019: Whirlwind knocks from Buttler, Woakes keep England alive till the end before they fall short

USA news

USA Cricket receives $1 billion boost to develop T20 league

May 25, 2019: USA Cricket selected ACE as its strategic partner to conclude a multi-stage evaluation process that began in November 2018

World Cup 2019

Barmy Army songs? Heckling from the crowd? All welcome, says Brad Haddin

May 25, 2019: Australia's fielding coach said he will be disappointed if the England fans weren't involved in the game

'Whatever the conditions are, I will be able to adapt and perform for my team'

May 25, 2019: Vijay Shankar is ready for whatever challenges his first World Cup may throw at him, both as batsman and bowler

'I'm most effective when I'm operating at 140kph'

May 25, 2019: New Zealand fast bowler Matt Henry on how he learned to bowl fast, and what it's like to bowl with Southee and Boult

County news

Michael Burgess signs two-year contract with Warwickshire

May 24, 2019: Wicketkeeper-batsman to make immediate loan move after agreeing to leave Sussex

Eoin Morgan mishap mars England preparations as Australia await in warm-up

May 24, 2019: England's smooth build-up hits a snag on eve of warm-up fixture at Southampton

ICC World Cup 2019

No fracture for Vijay Shankar, team confident of recovery

May 24, 2019: The medical team will continue assessing the allrounder's progress after he left a training session midway when he was hit on the right forearm

England news

Monty Panesar opens up on mental health battles and hoping to play again

May 24, 2019: Former England spinner on suffering from "paranoia/schizophrenia" and setting the record straight with his new book

World Cup 2019

'Very tough event for corruptors to come near' - ICC ACU chief

May 24, 2019: Alex Marshall says he has written to known unscrupulous elements on ACU's radar and warned them they are "not invited" to the World Cup

Royal London Cup

Tipped as new KP, following Buttler's path - Tom Banton ready to make a name for himself

May 24, 2019: Young Somerset opener ready to cut a dash in the last domestic 50-over final at Lord's