Derbyshire v Middlesex, Derby, 2nd day

Derbyshire raise expectations of ending barren home run

Apr 21, 2018: Derbyshire have not won a Championship match at home since September 2014 but that possibility has again presented itself after they won a dominant position against Middlesex with two days remaining

Durham v Kent, Chester-le-Street, 2nd day

Henry bags 12-wicket haul to set up Kent win

Apr 21, 2018: Matt Henry claimed career-best match figures of 12 for 73 to guide Kent to a comfortable victory over Durham in their Specsavers County Championship Division Two clash

Yorkshire v Notts, Headingley, 2nd day

Pujara's running issues reach Yorkshire but Ballance holds firm

Apr 21, 2018:

Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Rahul seamlessly wipes out Knight Riders

Apr 21, 2018: The opener shellacked 60 off 27 balls to propel Kings XI Punjab to the top of the table

Surrey v Hampshire, Kia Oval, 2nd day

Borthwick shows signs of better times ahead

Apr 21, 2018: Scott Borthwick and Ben Foakes swung the match in Surrey's favour

Somerset v Worcestershire, Taunton, 2nd day

Hildreth punishes Worcestershire's drops

Apr 21, 2018:

IPL 2018

What happened to Lynn's weakness against spin?

Apr 21, 2018: Andre Russell was kept quiet by Kings XI but when he came on to bowl, he was taken apart by fellow Jamaican Chris Gayle

Essex v Lancashire, Chelmsford, 2nd day

Foster's champion grit builds hefty lead

Apr 21, 2018: Foster, who briefly contemplated retirement last year, added 103 with Simon Harmer to take the game away from Lancashire

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018

De Villiers magic powers RCB to thumping win

Apr 21, 2018: The South Africa batsman's 39-ball 90, his highest IPL score in a chase, lifted RCB to their second win

The 100-ball proposal

Hopps: 100-ball tournament betrays both fans and players

Apr 21, 2018: Many lovers of short-form cricket have been shocked by the ECB's 100-ball proposal and the response of the players over the coming weeks and months could be critical

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Hyderabad

The best batting line-up v the best bowling line-up this IPL

Apr 21, 2018: Shikhar Dhawan retired hurt after being hit on his elbow on Thursday and did not train with the Sunrisers on the eve of the match.

Pakistan news

Squad for England tour 'best of the best' - Sarfraz

Apr 21, 2018: Sarfraz Ahmed believes extensive preparation in the lead up to Ireland's inaugural Test and two Tests in England will help team cope up with difficult challenges

Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Jaipur

Rajasthan Royals in need of batting revival

Apr 21, 2018: Rohit's return to form mirrors Mumbai's rise. Can they sustain the surge?

Why only a hundred balls?

Apr 21, 2018: The ECB's new idea is not a bad thing. Here's how it could be better

Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Gayle, Rahul launch Kings XI to the top

Apr 21, 2018: The two openers smashed fifties in a revised chase of 125 off 13 overs to crush Kolkata Knight Riders

Australia news

Warne slams Cricket Australia's 'greed'

Apr 21, 2018: The former Australia spinner has criticised the board's decision to expand the Big Bash League next summer

Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Pune

Watson, the quiet marauder

Apr 21, 2018: The allrounder from Australia doesn't have the spectacle or cult-hero status of a Gayle or Dhoni. But he can more than match their exploits with bat in hand

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2018

Modern, authoritative, and 155 years old

Apr 21, 2018: As ever, the Wisden Almanack flies the flag for quality cricket writing

Bangladesh Cricket League 2018

Mosaddek, Mithun salvage draw for South Zone

Apr 20, 2018: The two batsmen hit counterattacking centuries in the second innings after Central Zone had secured a 111-run first-innings lead in Rajshahi

Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Pune

Watson sizzles in familiar role

Apr 20, 2018: After a poor 2017, Watson has done well to raise his game and show he's still got it