South Africa news

Parnell passed fit for Kent after heart scare

May 4, 2017: Wayne Parnell has been included in Kent's squad for Friday's Royal London match against Sussex despite a health scare earlier this week

England v Ireland, 1st ODI, Bristol

Resurgent England continue fine-tuning

May 4, 2017: It is two years since England and Ireland last met, and much has changed in the meantime - although the opportunity for an upset remains on the table

England v Ireland, 1st ODI, Bristol

History beckons as Ireland seek another scalp

May 4, 2017: ESPNcricinfo previews the first ODI between England and Ireland at Bristol

Delhi Daredevils v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Delhi

Pant and Samson bring brutal end to Lions' campaign

May 4, 2017: Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson produced a brutal display to help Delhi Daredevils mow down a target of 209 and knock Gujarat Lions out of the tournament

Pakistan cricket

Afridi and India-Pakistan classics

May 4, 2017: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi recounts his experiences with India's cricketers over the years

Australian cricket

Will Sutherland pick football over cricket?

May 4, 2017: The cricket v football battle is on - at the home of Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland

England women's news

Knight injury hits Women's World Cup preparations

May 4, 2017: Heather Knight, England women's captain, has suffered a stress fracture in her left foot that is expected to rule her out for five-to-six weeks

India news

CoA tells BCCI to select Champions Trophy squad 'immediately'

May 4, 2017: Calling for the "uncertainty" over India's participation in the 2017 Champions Trophy to end, the CoA has directed the BCCI to select the squad immediately

County news

Pujara joins Nottinghamshire as Pattinson cover

May 4, 2017: Cheteshwar Pujara, the India Test batsman, has signed for a four-match Championship stint with Nottinghamshire

Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Bengaluru

Can Gayle lift RCB against his favourite opposition?

May 4, 2017: Kings XI Punjab have plenty to play for at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. While they're at it, they should bear in mind that they are the favourite IPL opposition of a certain Chris Gayle

India news

Dravid, Tendulkar want India to play Champions Trophy

May 4, 2017: Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar are among a group of 12 former cricketers who want India to play the upcoming Champions Trophy in England

Sri Lanka news

SLC pleased with reduction in age-group suspect actions

May 4, 2017: Sri Lanka Cricket has said that its drive to reduce the number of bowlers with suspect actions in school and age-group cricket has been a success

Bangladesh news

Australia's tour of Bangladesh still hinges on security clearance

May 4, 2017: Australia's tour of Bangladesh still hinges on security assessments of the region despite a personal assurance from Cricket Australia chairman David Peever

West Indies v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Bridgetown, 4th day

Shai Hope takes 'some responsibility' for late slide

May 4, 2017: Shai Hope said scoring 90 on the fourth day against Pakistan gave him a lot of confidence, and that West Indies had a good chance to level the series on the fifth day

Kolkata Knight Riders v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Kolkata

I just go with my gut feeling - Tripathi

May 4, 2017: A clear head and trust in his instincts were crucial factors in Rising Pune opener Rahul Tripathi scoring a barrage of boundaries against one of the strongest attacks in the IPL

Tripathi rips through Kolkata with aggressive display

May 4, 2017: Rahul Tripathi's 23-ball fifty is the quickest by a Pune batsman in the competition

The IPL list

Long lost brothers and early birthday gifts

May 4, 2017: The best, the worst and everything in between from the past week in the IPL

English cricket needs to embrace legspin again

May 4, 2017: One of our sport's most captivating arts has been allowed to languish on the margins of county cricket for far too long. Is that about to change?

The best pubs to watch the IPL at

May 4, 2017: Big screens, cold brews, great deals - where to get the most out of the ultimate spectator sport

England news

Stokes success justifies IPL focus - Morgan

May 3, 2017: Ben Stokes' phenomenal century for Rising Pune Supergiant in the IPL will have spin-off benefits for England's Champions Trophy campaign, says Eoin Morgan