IPL 2018

Talking Points: Why did Sunrisers delay Rashid v Kohli?

May 7, 2018: Plus: Is Bhuvneshwar Kumar the best last-over bowler going around, and why did RCB pick Moeen Ali?

Durham v Leicestershire, Chester-le-Street, 4th day

James Weighell's career-best sparks Durham's astonishing follow-on victory

May 7, 2018: Durham defended 148 inside the final session and even overcame an injury to talisman Chris Rushworth

Pakistan news

Abdul Razzaq: Seven memories of the Pakistan allrounder

May 7, 2018: After Abdul Razzaq announced his return aged 38, we look back at some of his greatest hits

Surrey v Worcestershire, Kia Oval, 4th day

Scott Borthwick, Amar Virdi bright spots in dull draw

May 7, 2018: A flat pitch with little pace in it always made the draw the likeliest result but young Surrey offspinner Virdi continued to impress

Lancashire v Somerset, Old Trafford, 4th day

Jack Leach saves Somerset after Matt Parkinson's spin challenge

May 7, 2018: Until a stand of 69 either side of tea the possibility of a hectic run-chase kept the crowd involved in a match where all outcomes, including a Somerset victory, were possible

Nottinghamshire v Hampshire, Trent Bridge, 4th day

Hashim Amla century in vain as Nottinghamshire win again

May 7, 2018: Nottinghamshire maintained their place at the top of Division One despite another masterclass of resistance from Hashim Amla

Sussex v Middlesex, Hove, 4th day

Ben Brown seals deal on pitch as Jason Gillespie works magic off it

May 7, 2018: Sussex supporters sitting in the deckchairs at Hove could bask in the Bank Holiday sunshine and the feeling of a first win under their new coach

Northamptonshire v Pakistan, Tour match, 4th day

Run-out adds to Azhar Ali's lean time but Pakistan buoyed by victory

May 7, 2018: Pakistan finally broke the back of Northamptonshire's resistance as Shadab Khan completed a 10-wicket haul and Mohammad Abbas also impressed

Pakistan news

Abdul Razzaq to make comeback aged 38

May 7, 2018: Former Pakistan allrounder confirms playing return, with goal of featuring in the PSL

Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Jaipur

Last chance for Royals to stay alive

May 7, 2018: After three successive losses, they desperately need the likes of Ben Stokes and D'Arcy Short to fire as they take on the in-form Kings XI Punjab for the second time in three days

India news

The Ashwin question for selectors

May 7, 2018: If rested for Afghanistan Test, as reports indicate, India's premier spinner could be going into the England tour with little red-ball cricket behind him

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Hyderabad

Williamson, Rashid all but seal RCB's fate

May 7, 2018: Sunrisers Hyderabad produced another masterclass at defending a small total after their captain's 56 lifted them to 146

West Indies v World XI

McClenaghan, Ronchi complete World XI squad

May 7, 2018: The wicketkeeper-batsman makes a brief comeback to international cricket, having announced his retirement in June last year

IPL 2018

Smart stats: Rahul soars above the rest

May 7, 2018: The Kings XI opener's Smart Strike Rate of 194.94 means he has contributed more extra runs than anyone this season, and it's had a tangible impact on his team

Australia news

Bob Every resigns from Cricket Australia Board

May 7, 2018: Every, who was in South Africa when the ball-tampering saga unfolded, informed CA of his decision to quit on Friday

Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Indore

Royals still pondering middle-order riddle

May 7, 2018: How they would handle their middle order was a question that cropped up as soon as they lost the services of Steven Smith. They are yet to find the answer, even as a spot in the playoffs slips further away

Deconstructing cricket

To york or not to york in T20?

May 7, 2018: The delivery can give you great results but it's very difficult to bowl consistently, and batsmen aren't afraid to take you on anymore

Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals,

Rahul's masterclass in (p)acing a chase

May 6, 2018: KL Rahul racked up his highest IPL score, and helped Kings XI Punjab breeze to a 153-run target

Northants v Pakistan, Tour match, 3rd day

Pakistan handed demanding workout by Rob Newton's century

May 6, 2018: Shadab Khan was again the main threat but the pace bowlers found it hard work although Pakistan's batsmen could benefit from an extra innings

Mumbai v KKR, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Mumbai overcome their death-overs nerves

May 6, 2018: They kept losing close games at the start of the tournament, but on Sunday they made sure they didn't lose their way in the pressure moments