World Cup 2019

Takeaways from the 2019 World Cup schedule: Manchester, the place to be

Apr 25, 2018: Presenting the full and - nearly - final schedule of the 2019 World Cup. It was approved by the ICC's CEC (chief executives' committee) and will be presented to the ICC Board, for final approval, on Thursday in Kolkata

Indian Premier League 2018

Iyer replaces Gambhir as Daredevils captain

Apr 25, 2018: The new captain Iyer, who comes in with coach Ponting's full support, said "we still have the potential to win the tournament"

Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai

'No one took responsibility' - Jayawardene

Apr 25, 2018: The Mumbai Indians head coach said he can't get too emotional about the team's performance, and wanted time to reflect on it before deciding on a future course of action

World Cup 2019

Old Trafford to host India-Pakistan World Cup clash

Apr 25, 2018: England and South Africa will kick off the tournament at The Oval on May 30, and Lord's will host its fifth World Cup final on July 14

Mumbai v Sunrisers, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Back of a length helps Rashid Khan bounce back

Apr 25, 2018: Having gone for 104 in his previous eight overs, the legspinner worked out exactly where he had gone wrong, and set things right spectacularly in a match-winning spell against Mumbai Indians

Feature

Will coaches be replaced by general managers soon?

Apr 25, 2018: The coach, as cricket knew the role, might be outdated. How will back rooms be run in the future?

Trophy Tour

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Level Nex Crazy Fans

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Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Talking points: What is Pollard's role in the Mumbai XI?

Apr 24, 2018: Also, Siddarth Kaul effectively used distinct plans for different batsman. Did his performance improve his stock as an end-overs bowler?

South Africa domestic news

Bavuma back with Lions after short Cobras stint

Apr 24, 2018: It's the most favourable thing to do with my fiance in Johannesburg, says recently-engaged Test batsman

Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Rashid's stack of dot balls blindsides Mumbai

Apr 24, 2018: The wristspinner racked up 16 dot balls and took two wickets to help Sunrisers Hyderabad stun Mumbai Indians

West Indies news

Denied the opportunity to help Caribbean people - Bravo

Apr 24, 2018: Some of West Indies' best-known players are claiming they were "denied the opportunity…. to help Caribbean people" by being omitted from the teams involved in the Hurricane Relief game at Lord's

Sri Lanka domestic news

Roshen Silva stars in Galle's title triumph

Apr 24, 2018: The 29-year old finished the provincial four-day competition as the highest run-scorer, miles ahead of second-placed Niroshan Dickwella

England news

England 'suspected' Australia ball-tampering during Ashes

Apr 24, 2018: Alastair Cook has admitted England were curious about how Australia got the ball to reverse-swing on the final day of the Perth Test after heavy rain

County diary

Fletcher head injury leads to increased medical presence

Apr 24, 2018: News from around the circuit, including the successful clean up operation at New Road and a Lancashire fanzine editor gone rogue

Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Rashid and Kaul sink Mumbai in chase of 119

Apr 24, 2018: Despite losing two key bowlers to injury, Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to pull off the second-lowest successful defence in the IPL

IPL 2018 news

Stanlake leaves IPL 2018 with fractured finger

Apr 24, 2018: The Australia fast bowler picked up the injury during Sunday's home fixture against Chennai Super Kings in Hyderabad

England injury news

Jamie Overton sidelined by side injury

Apr 24, 2018: Somerset fast bowler could miss a month with a muscle tear, while Leicestershire's Zak Chappell has been subject to an approach from Warwickshire

The 100-ball proposal

The Hundred 'will bring new people to cricket' - Root

Apr 24, 2018: Joe Root, England's Test captain, has welcomed ECB plans for a new-team competition in 2020, suggesting it will appeal to a "completely new audience"

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Bengaluru

Deepak Chahar's journey from false dawns to late sunshine

Apr 24, 2018: Putting a spate of injuries and "freakish" bad luck behind him, Deepak Chahar is finally showing the world all of his abilities as a swing bowler