Kent v Middlesex, Royal London Cup, South Group, Canterbury

Denly, Parnell help Kent defend 200

May 7, 2017: Part-time legspinner Joe Denly was the unlikely bowling hero as Kent opened their Royal London Cup win account with a 46-run victory over South Group rivals Middlesex in Canterbury

Hampshire v Gloucestershire, Royal London Cup, South Group, Ageas Bowl

Vince guides Hampshire to comfortable win

May 7, 2017: Half-centuries for Tom Alsop and James Vince kept alive Hampshire's ambition of Royal London Cup progression as they beat Gloucestershire by eight wickets

Glamorgan v Essex, Royal London Cup, South Group, Cardiff

Late panic costs Essex in one-run defeat

May 7, 2017: Essex missed the chance to maintain their 100% record in the competition when they lost in an exciting last over finish against Glamorgan who gained their second win from five games

Durham v Northamptonshire, Royal London Cup, North Group, Chester-le-Street

Durham hold on after Jennings ton

May 7, 2017: Keaton Jennings and Michael Richardson continued their superb form with a stand of 158 in to propel Durham to a 19-run Royal London Cup win against Northamptonshire

Sussex v Surrey, Royal London Cup, South Group, Hove

Nash leads way as Sussex see off Surrey

May 7, 2017: Chris Nash's 82 from 87 balls, with three sixes and eight fours, spearheaded a fine all-round effort by Sussex at Hove

India news

Playing Pakistan depends on government - BCCI

May 7, 2017: The BCCI will need approval from the Indian government before it can play Pakistan in a bilateral series, no matter what the nature of its agreement with the PCB

Kings XI Punjab v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mohali

Smith's 74 dents Kings XI's playoff chances

May 7, 2017: Hashim Amla's second century in IPL 2017 was in vain as Kings XI Punjab were unable to defend a total of 189 against Gujarat Lions

India news

'The BCCI concedes nothing' despite agreeing to play Champions Trophy

May 7, 2017: The BCCI has not conceded any ground in negotiations with the ICC over its new constitution and finance model, according to the board's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary

England v Ireland, 2nd ODI, Lord's

Bairstow barrage sets up England victory

May 7, 2017: Jonny Bairstow served further notice of his determination to force his way into the starting XI for the Champions Trophy as England saw off Ireland's brave challenge at Lord's

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Bengaluru

Narine demolishes RCB with fastest IPL fifty

May 7, 2017: Sunil Narine hunted down a target of 157 with such prejudice that he reached a fifty off 15 balls

India news

Playing IPL for India call-up would be selfish - Gambhir

May 7, 2017: Gautam Gambhir feels his IPL form should not warrant selection in India's Champions Trophy squad

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Hyderabad

Sunrisers seek to keep top-four slot from slipping away

May 7, 2017: Sunrisers Hyderabad have slumped at the business end of the tournament. They need to win against the rampaging Mumbai Indians for a start, and hope Kings XI's results go in their favour

India news

Uncertainty ends, India confirmed to play

May 7, 2017: The BCCI has unanimously decided at its special general meeting on Sunday that India will participate in the Champions Trophy in June

Simmons, Parthiv set up Daredevils rout

May 7, 2017: Lendl Simmons, playing his first game of the season, and Parthiv Patel added 76 runs in 52 balls after a slow start to set a strong base for Mumbai Indians' 212, a total they defended by 146 runs

Stokes, Unadkat bowl Rising Pune past Sunrisers

May 7, 2017: Ben Stokes and Jaydev Unadkat combined to take eight wickets to help Rising Pune Supergiant breach the Sunrisers Hyderabad fortress

Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Delhi

'Approach was fine, we were going for it' - Zaheer

May 7, 2017: Zaheer Khan said he would not fault his batsmen's approach in their disastrous chase on Saturday night; they were just doing "what had been working" for them, but this time it didn't come off

'My left foot is bigger than my right foot'

May 7, 2017: And other surprising facts about David Miller, revealed by the man himself

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Hyderabad

Unadkat grows in confidence after Rising Pune show faith

May 6, 2017: Medium pacer Jaydev Unadkat says the belief that Rising Pune Supergiant team leadership has shown in him by regularly using him at the death has given him the confidence to succeed

How did the players end up being collateral in the BCCI's fight?

May 6, 2017: This is the question uppermost in fans' minds leading into the board's special general meeting

Kings XI Punjab v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mohali

Stoinis ruled out as Kings XI seek top-four spot

May 6, 2017: Without Marcus Stoinis, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season, Kings XI Punjab will hope to keep their qualification hopes alive against a Gujarat Lions team low on morale and rocked by injuries