Betting news

Abbas offers value but Pakistan remain outsiders to wrap up series win

May 31, 2018: After England's shocking performance in the first Test against Pakistan at Lord's, they need to regroup strongly

A look back at 50-plus years of cricket's super-teams

May 31, 2018: The World XI to take on West Indies at Lord's is the latest in cricket's long history of super-teams, most of whom were formed for important causes that went far beyond the game

Alastair Cook's discarded dozen

May 31, 2018: He is going through a bit of a rough patch, but the men opening with him have done far worse

India news

India's umpires to receive higher match fees than domestic players

May 31, 2018: The top 20 umpires in India will earn INR 40,000 for a day's work. A domestic player receives INR 35,000 per day but they, unlike match officials, are also awarded a share of the BCCI's profits

Australia news

Voges new WA coach in 'natural progression' from Langer

May 31, 2018: He will also take over as Perth Scorchers' coach in the Big Bash League, having previously served as state and Scorchers captain in an effective partnership with Justin Langer since 2012

USA news

USA Cricket elections remain on hold

May 31, 2018: USA Cricket's inaugural elections have been pushed back for a second time as the new national governing body looks to curb ineligible voting members

Hurricane Relief T20

Did he play for a World XI?

May 31, 2018: The latest version will take on on West Indies in the hurricane relief T20 at Lord's, but do you remember other World XIs down the years?

The last battles of Lasith Malinga

May 31, 2018: All through his career he has defied convention, and authority. And as the greatest T20 bowler the world has seen reluctantly winds down, he does so his own way

England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley

Alastair Cook warns England careers are on the line amid Test slump

May 30, 2018: He has urged his team-mates to "stick together" after the nine-wicket defeat at Lord's which has led to heavy criticism

World Cup 2019 - One year to go

Lack of youth interest in cricket is 'an English viewpoint', says ICC chief executive David Richardson

May 30, 2018: The event to mark a year until the 2019 World Cup was a call to rally round and support an event that is returning to these shores for the first time in two decades

Derbyshire v Yorkshire, RL Cup, North Group, Derby

Ben Slater's hundred and Ravi Rampaul's five trumped by Matt Fisher's late dart in thriller

May 30, 2018: Tom Kohler-Cadmore struck 81 off 63 balls before Fisher won a rain-reduced match with consecutive boundaries

England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley

Mature Mohammad Amir finds his comfort zone after Lord's performance

May 30, 2018: Amir had never fronted up for a press conference since returning to cricket in 2016. Not until today

England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley

Sam Curran called up as cover for Ben Stokes after hamstring scare

May 30, 2018: Stokes reported a tight left hamstring during training in Leeds and will be assessed again on Thursday

Spot-fixing controversy

David Richardson admits 'criminals' are 'swanning around' cricket, targetting players and leagues

May 30, 2018: The ICC chief executive did not believe anyone in the anti-corruption unit was compromised but claims in the Al Jazeera documentary would be taken seriously

Middlesex v Hampshire, RL Cup, South Group, Northwood

Reece Topley's comeback gathers pace with decisive four-wicket haul

May 30, 2018: James Vince struck a half-century as Hampshire secured a five-wicket win to move closer to the knockout stages

England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley

James Anderson shuts out criticism as England's misfiring Test team reaches crunch time

May 30, 2018: Anderson insisted the England squad was "the best 12 players in the country" and simply suffering from a dip in confidence

Essex v Glamorgan, RL Cup, South Group, Chelmsford

Jamie Porter's one-day best sets up Essex's nine-wicket canter

May 30, 2018: An opening stand of 189 inflicted Glamorgan's fifth defeat in five Royal London Cup games this season and put Essex back into contention to move through to the knockout stage

Sri Lanka news

SLC elections postponed, again

May 30, 2018: A court of appeal found that SLC had failed to hold a mandatory 14-day nomination period following the announcement of the election date

England v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Headingley

Keaton Jennings: It might be the last Test I play so really want to enjoy it

May 30, 2018: The recalled opener hopes that a combination of technical work and a fresh mental approach will result in better returns this time

Pakistan domestic news

UBL mulls pulling out of Pakistan's domestic circuit

May 30, 2018: ESPNcricinfo understands financial considerations have prompted the bank to review its investment in sports