England Cricket

'It wasn't really a cover drive. I blocked a full toss'

Sep 14, 2013: Matthew Hoggard, in an interview with Paul Newman for the Daily Mail, shares his experiences from a 17-year-long playing career

Birmingham in the mizzle

Sep 14, 2013: It's pretty rancid, if you'd go by what a former England captain thinks

Champions League news

'Best team Sri Lanka have sent' - Thirimanne

Sep 14, 2013: Kandurata Maroons captain Lahiru Thirimanne believes Sri Lanka have sent the strongest ever side to represent the country at the Champions League

Kent v Essex, Canterbury, 3rd day

Northeast could be handed captaincy

Sep 13, 2013: There are still only two possible victors in this match - Essex and the rain - but Sam Northeast, the great hope for the future in Canterbury, has given his side some hope of scraping a draw they barely deserve

Lancashire v Leicestershire, Old Trafford, 3rd day

Katich signs off successful summer

Sep 13, 2013: Manchester's infamous rain may have delayed Lancashire's promotion celebrations but Simon Katich departs for a brighter climate this weekend content he has fully contributed to their successful return to Division One.

India news

'I'm happy the truth has come out' - Harmeet

Sep 13, 2013: The BCCI disciplinary committee's decision to exonerate Harmeet Singh of wrongdoing in the IPL spot-fixing controversy has come as a "huge relief" for the Mumbai left-arm spinner who turned 21 last week

Sussex v Yorkshire, Hove, 3rd day

Yorkshire stumble over Zaidi's debut

Sep 13, 2013: Yorkshire's seam attack has proved itself a formidable unit over the past five months and they will need to work quickly on day four to push for a victory to keep up the pressure on Durham

Zimbabwe news

ZC targets 2014 tri-series with Australia, South Africa

Sep 13, 2013: Wilfred Mukondiwa, managing director of Zimbawe Cricket, has said the board has proposed a tri-series with South Africa and Australia, and to host Ireland for four-day matches, in 2014

Derbyshire v Durham, Derby, 3rd day

Borthwick cheer among Durham frustration

Sep 13, 2013: A slow pitch, a slow outfield and rain after tea combined to undermine Durham's plan to achieve the victory that would make them odds-on to clinch the title

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Harare, 4th day

Can Zimbabwe cap on-field progress with victory?

Sep 13, 2013: Zimbabwe have pushed Pakistan far beyond anyone thought they could, to the point where a season-defining victory is within sight; should they fall short, the positives should not be forgotten

County news

Broad, Swann available for YB40 final

Sep 13, 2013: Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann have both been made available for Nottinghamshire in the Yorkshire Bank 40 final on September 21.

Ireland v Scotland, Intercontinental Cup, Dublin, 3rd day

Ireland poised for big win

Sep 13, 2013: A strong batting display from Ireland, followed by an incisive spell of 4 for 32 from Max Sorensen left the hosts on the cusp of victory against Scotland in their Intercontinental Cup match in Dublin

Somerset v Surrey, Taunton, 3rd day

Amla pair leaves Surrey struggling

Sep 13, 2013: Lewis Gregory and Peter Trego struck twice each as Somerset strengthened their grip on the relegation clash with Surrey at Taunton

Worcestershire v Hampshire, New Road, 3rd day

Tomlinson a handful before the rain

Sep 13, 2013: Hampshire made the most of the 90 minutes of play possible on the third day of their rain-interrupted Division Two meeting with Worcestershire

England v Australia, 4th NatWest ODI, Cardiff

Johnson wants to keep intimidating

Sep 13, 2013: Mitchell Johnson has rattled England's top order whenever rain has allowed during this one-day series, but he has admitted that regularly pushing the speedgun over 90mph has taken even him by surprise.

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Harare, 4th day

Rahat Ali does a Donald

Sep 13, 2013: Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the second Test between Zimbabwe and Pakistan in Harare

England v Australia, 4th NatWest ODI, Cardiff

Tredwell prepared for another onslaught

Sep 13, 2013: With short, straight boundaries and an Australia side with the bit between their teeth James Tredwell is ready to face another onslaught when he is given the ball at the SWALEC Stadium on Saturday.

England v Australia, 4th NatWest ODI, Cardiff

Australia keen to continue progress

Sep 13, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the fourth Natwest ODI between England and Australia in Cardiff

Sri Lanka news

SLC asks Ford to reconsider decision

Sep 13, 2013: In a meeting with Graham Ford on Friday, Sri Lanka Cricket has asked the team coach to reconsider his decision to not renew his contract with the team, which expires in January

'Hail BCCI, for taking a positive decision'

Sep 13, 2013: The cricket world reacts to the banning of Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan, Amit Singh and Siddharth Trivedi for their part in the IPL 2013 spot-fixing controversy