World Cup preparation

How are Australia's quicks shaping up for the World Cup?

May 7, 2019: The biggest question mark surrounds Jhye Richardson's injury but Pat Cummins continues to look in fine form and Nathan Coulter-Nile offers an all-round option

IPL 2019

Umpire Nigel Llong kicks door during IPL game, pays for damages

May 7, 2019: The incident took place between the two innings, moments after Llong was in the spotlight for giving an incorrect no-ball call off Umesh Yadav's bowling

Australia news

Player power helps 'fortress' Gabba regain opening Test but challenges remain

May 7, 2019: Brisbane will again host the first Test of the Australian summer, but the ground will need to pull good crowds and have further investment to be assured of that position in the future

West Indies news

Former West Indies batsman Seymour Nurse dies aged 85

May 7, 2019: A middle-order batsman, Nurse played 29 Tests between 1960 and 1969 and later served as a Barbados selector and coach

West Indies news

Chris Gayle named West Indies vice-captain for 2019 World Cup

May 7, 2019: Shai Hope appointed vice-captain for the ongoing tri-nation series in Ireland

Australia news

Aussies overseas: Ferguson fires in a lean week for Australians

May 7, 2019: The latest round-up of how the Australians are performing in the IPL and county cricket as the World Cup and Australia A tours edge closer

Australia news

Big Bash to take over Australia Day from national team

May 7, 2019: The BBL will take centre stage on January 26 in a season where five internationals tour alongside the hosting of the Women's T20 World Cup

World Cup 2019

How to follow the World Cup: fixtures, timings, head-to-heads

May 7, 2019: The knockouts are here, there are four teams left. Here are the key details as the World Cup comes to a conclusion

'Finding a way to win' was crucial for England preparations - Joe Root

May 6, 2019: England Test captain focussed on defining summer after tricky challenges against Ireland and Pakistan

Talking T20

Kohli the captain 'relies on intuition', is 'exceptionally open to ideas' - Vettori

May 6, 2019: On the latest episode of ESPNcricinfo's Talking T20 podcast, Vettori talks about Kohli as a leader, the role of data analytics in cricket, and more

IPL report card: How the English contingent fared

May 6, 2019: The IPL welcomed a batch of English players again this year. With the group stage finished, and none reaching the knockout stages, we rate their returns.

Australia XI v New Zealand XI, Brisbane

David Warner down to bat No. 3 on Australia return

May 6, 2019: The matches against a New Zealand XI offer the chance for Australia to try various combinations but Warner may not walk back into opening at the World Cup

Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Katich admits 'tension' in KKR camp, says they got what they deserved

May 5, 2019: Assistant coach says the team dynamic wasn't healthy while they were going through a six-match losing streak this IPL

Afghanistan in Scotland 2019

Tom Sole, Brad Wheal return for Scotland for two ODIs against Afghanistan

May 5, 2019: Medium-pace bowlers Ruaidhri Smith and Adrian Neill as well as left-arm spinner Hamza Tahir and legspinner Chris Greaves, meanwhile, have all been omitted

Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mohali

These games mess with your mind, we were off on a number of fronts - Stephen Fleming

May 5, 2019: MS Dhoni lauds his bowling unit for bouncing back to keep Kings XI on the field for long enough to ensure a top-two finish for Super Kings

India news

Conflict of interest: Tendulkar holds BCCI 'responsible for the situation'

May 5, 2019: Sachin Tendulkar sends across 13-point response to BCCI ombudsman, asks for Vinod Rai and Rahul Johri to be called to 'clarify their position'

IPL 2019 news

Focus on Kedar Jadhav's fitness for World Cup after being ruled out of IPL playoffs

May 5, 2019: He will have an x-ray and a scan on Monday, CSK coach Stephen Fleming said

South Africa women v Pakistan women

Healthiest, most competitive South Africa women have ever been - Lizelle Lee

May 5, 2019: The opener added that they would be going hard on visitors Pakistan, keeping the points needed for direct 2021 ODI World Cup qualification in mind

South Africa news

JP Duminy retires from domestic cricket

May 5, 2019: Duminy will continue to play T20s for South Africa and in international leagues, including Mzansi Super League

Australia news

Bowling success an unexpected boost for Glenn Maxwell

May 5, 2019: With spin set to play a key role at the World Cup, Maxwell could have a vital part to play in providing Australia the balance they want