The Ashes 2017-18

Bayliss denies England 'drinking culture' in wake of Bairstow incident

Nov 27, 2017: Trevor Bayliss, England's head coach, has promised that his team will receive another "stern talking-to", after confirming that Jonny Bairstow was involved in an altercation with Australia's opening batsman, Cameron Bancroft

Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 5th day

Warner and Bancroft seal crushing ten-wicket win

Nov 27, 2017: Australia eased to a crushing ten-wicket win in just over an hour's play on the fifth and final morning at the Gabba

Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane

Have your say: Which of these was your favourite moment from the Gabba Test?

Nov 27, 2017: The first Ashes Test swung back and forth multiple times, before Australia grabbed the initiative on the fourth day.

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Thank you, I love you too

Nov 27, 2017: When cricketers give their time and space to fans

Auckland v Canterbury, Plunket Shield 2017-18, Auckland

Phillips 104 and three-for fires Auckland to thrilling win

Nov 26, 2017: Auckland's bowlers overcame a solid resistance from Canterbury's middle order to pick up a 24-run win in a chase of 316 in Auckland

Central Districts v Wellington, Plunket Shield 2017-18, Nelson

Central Districts close in on top position with seven-wicket win

Nov 26, 2017: A combined bowling effort from the Central Districts pace attack, and an improved batting performance in the second innings gave them a seven-wicket win against Wellington in Nelson

India news

Bumrah, third spinner on selectors' agenda for South Africa

Nov 26, 2017: The selectors are set to pick the Test squad for South Africa on Monday evening after the third day's play in Delhi

West Indies in New Zealand 2017-18

Blundell set for Test debut, NZ call Ferguson to cover for Southee

Nov 26, 2017: With BJ Watling ruled out with a hip problem, Tom Blundell walks into New Zealand's XI for the first Test

The Ashes 2017-18

Wood seeks Lions Ashes lift-off as Johnson highlights need for speed

Nov 26, 2017: Mark Wood is preparing to press his claim for a late call-up to England's Ashes squad by turning out for the Lions in a three-day match against Queensland

India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Nagpur, 3rd day

Pujara adds slip catching and quick singles to his armoury

Nov 26, 2017: India's preparation for their tour of South Africa continues unimpeded

India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 3rd day

Kohli walks the Ponting path

Nov 26, 2017: Leaders of a winning team, check. Blessed with a strong bowling attack, check. Unstoppable run-machines, double check

Ranji Trophy 2017-18, Group B, Round 7, 2nd day

Gujarat, Kerala ahead in qualification race

Nov 26, 2017: The possibility of a three-way tie added to a fascinating subplot on an action-packed day

Ranji Trophy 2017-18, Group D, 7th round, 2nd day

Anmolpreet 252* powers Punjab; Fazal, Ramaswamy rattle Himachal

Nov 26, 2017: Elsewhere, Keenan Vaz and Amogh Desai steadied Goa after Bengal's Ashok Dinda struck to pick three wickets on the day

Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day

'We have to score hundreds' - Moeen

Nov 26, 2017: Moeen Ali has admitted England "let themselves down" with the bat in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane

Ranji Trophy 2017-18, Group C, 7th round, 2nd day

Bista, Lad tons elevate Mumbai's quarter-final hopes

Nov 26, 2017: Patidar ton puts Madhya Pradesh in a strong position for an outright win and a knockouts berth, Tamil Nadu make slow progress against Baroda

Ranji Trophy 2017-18, Group A, 7th round, 2nd day

Hyderabad battling to save follow-on against Delhi

Nov 26, 2017: Middle order rally keeps Railways in the hunt for first innings points over table toppers Karnataka; Assam eye consolation win

Western Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 3rd day

Doggett, Swepson trouble Western Australia in topsy-turvy day

Nov 26, 2017: Both teams are in with a shot at victory in Perth after 11 wickets fell on the third day

New South Wales v Victoria, Sheffield Shield 2017-18, Sydney

Holland's five-for sets up Victoria's victory charge

Nov 26, 2017: Left-arm spinner Jon Holland's five-wicket haul gave Victoria to platform to inflict a target of 468 on New South Wales

The Ashes 2017-18

Bairstow 'headbutt' allegations 'blown out of proportion' - Strauss

Nov 26, 2017: England's tour has been thrown into turmoil by allegations of another off-field incident involving Jonny Bairstow and Cameron Bancroft

Australia v England, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day

Triple gamble pays off for Australia

Nov 26, 2017: Trevor Hohns and his selection panel made three big calls for the Brisbane Test - and they all contributed as Australia closed in on a series lead