Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPl 2018, Mumbai

The CSK phenomenon

May 23, 2018: How they gain support wherever they go. Even in Mumbai, the home ground of their fiercest rivals

Quiz

Which team holds the record for the highest innings total in their inaugural Test?

May 23, 2018: And who are the only two Indians to have featured in Zimbabwe's and Bangladesh's inaugural Tests?

England news

Andrew Strauss urges England: 'Embrace radical change or accept also-ran status'

May 22, 2018: England teams haven't been good enough overseas for 40 years, says ECB director

Sunrisers v CSK, IPL 2018, Qualifier 1, Mumbai

We backed Carlos with his death bowling - Williamson

May 22, 2018: The Sunrisers Hyderabad captain refused to blame his bowlers for the loss against Chennai Super Kings, and instead suggested his side may have been 15-20 runs short

'Simply Faftastic'

May 22, 2018: Twitter applauded Faf du Plessis on his unbeaten 67, which led CSK to their seventh IPL final

IPL 2018

The Sunil Narine journey, from pinch-hitter to allrounder

May 22, 2018: How did the nothing-to-lose experiment of 2017 turn into a vital part of Kolkata Knight Riders' strategy? Varun Shetty investigates

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, Qualifier 1, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Du Plessis does a Dhoni, and even seals it with a six

May 22, 2018: The opener manoeuvred the middle overs, took the game deep, targetted Carlos Brathwaite and sealed CSK's place in the final with a six

Sunrisers v CSK, IPL 2018, Qualifier 1, Mumbai

Faf du Plessis to his team-mates: "How did we win this, guys?"

May 22, 2018: CSK's match-winner said he specifically targeted Carlos Brathwaite since his normal-pace deliveries and slower balls weren't too different

Somerset v Sussex, RL Cup, South Group, Taunton

Luke Wright's century helps stop Somerset bandwagon

May 22, 2018: James Hildreth continued his fine form but was unable to help chase down an imposing 342

England selection news

Steve Rhodes earns redemption after Worcestershire sacking with new county scout role

May 22, 2018: Former director of cricket at Worcestershire is one of six new selection appointments, among them Marcus Trescothick and James Taylor

England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's

Dominic Bess takes rapid rise in his stride as Lord's Test debut beckons

May 22, 2018: Somerset spinner set to be England's third debutant spinner in four Tests and youngest specialist finger-spinner in their history

England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's

Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq are 'big match' players - Mickey Arthur

May 22, 2018: In an era of rebuilding, Pakistan desperately need their two senior batsmen to stand up against England

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, Qualifier 1, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Talking Points: Brathwaite at the death? Really?

May 22, 2018: A tense finish in Mumbai threw up a couple of burning questions about tactics from both sides in the first IPL qualifier

England v Pakistan, 1st Test, Lord's

Mohammad Amir fit to face a pivotal moment of his career

May 22, 2018: Two years ago, Pakistan were able to shield Mohammad Amir on his Test return. Now he is very much at the forefront of their hopes

KKR v Royals, IPL 2018 Eliminator, Kolkata

KKR bank on home advantage in loser-goes-home contest

May 22, 2018: Rajasthan Royals have a 1-6 win-loss record at Eden Gardens, and might be hampered by their lack of batting depth

Supernovas v Trailblazers, Women's exhibition T20, Mumbai

Why women's cricket needed this match

May 22, 2018: The women's exhibition T20 game had it all - cheering families, off-field camaraderie, and a nail-biting finish - and showed it could be the start of something much, much bigger

Sri Lanka news

Sri Lankan players to receive pay hike

May 22, 2018: Having cut salaries last year, a now-financially stable SLC has announced a raise of 34%, after posting profits of about USD 13.5 million last year

Sri Lanka news

SLC announces 2017 profits of over USD 13.5 million

May 22, 2018: There is however a caveat, with the board's financial stability contingent on the SL government playing the remainder of what is owed for the Hambantota stadium

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, 1st Qualifier, Mumbai

Faf du Plessis pulls off great escape to lead CSK into IPL final

May 22, 2018: Chasing 140 against an in-form Sunrisers attack, CSK were sinking at 62 for 6, but the South African captain took them home

County cricket

Could Chris Nash take #countygrind to a new level?

May 22, 2018: The latest snippets from around the English game including Dom Bess' best friend who played for England in another sport and how Tom Kohler-Cadmore's dad joined him at Yorkshire