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English cricket to turn red once again with third Test match against West Indies to be dedicated to former captain Sir Andrew Strauss’s late wife Ruth The third Test at Old Trafford will be named the Ruth Strauss Foundation Test The second…
Cricket West Indies has paid tribute to Test great Sir Everton Weekes following his death at the age of 95. Weekes was one of the famous Three Ws along with Sir Clyde Walcott and Sir Frank Worrell, who made Test debuts within…
The first cricket ball of the season is FINALLY bowled on July 1… as England players warm up for next week’s West Indies Test with a game between themselves in Southampton England’s Test squad are taking part in a squad practice match…
Former Australian cricketer Merv Hughes remains one of the sport’s most celebrated figures. Not only was the Victorian an entertaining character within the national squad, but Hughes finished his international career with 212 Test wickets at a commendable average of 28.38. However,…
Deputising England captain Ben Stokes and his temporary vice-captain Jos Buttler will lead two teams in an intra-squad match to be played at the Ageas Bowl as preparation for the first Test against West Indies. The two-innings match, which begins on Wednesday…
ECB confirm that County cricket will resume from August 1, with formats played decided on Monday County cricket will be played this summer after the ECB give their approval It has been announced that competitive domestic action will resume in August The…
Ben Stokes has vowed to captain England with the same attacking instincts that have made him one of the most exciting players in international cricket. Stokes is increasingly certain to earn a temporary promotion during next week’s first Test against the West…
‘I’m proud of what I’ve been able to do since that incident’: Ben Stokes ready to continue stunning redemption story with England captaincy in Joe Root’s absence – but warns he wants a ‘decent say’ on team selection against the West Indies…
The 18 first-class counties will debate the structure of the domestic season at a meeting early next month after being given the go-ahead to start on August 1 by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Which formats will be played – with…
‘I don’t think the penalty for doping or corruption should be any different for racism’: West Indies captain Jason Holder urges cricket to ramp up punishments for racist abuse as he insists players need to be educated in lead-up to matches Jason…
Medical negligence could see the County Cricket Championship pushed back from August 1 over fears of an increased injury rate There are fears that medical negligence could delay the County Championship As it stands the Championship is set to take place on…
No high fives! England cricketers are issued warning over physical contact during their ‘bio-secure’ three-Test series against West Indies as they are urged to avoid celebrations and handshakes England cricketers have been told to avoid handshakes, high-fives and hugs The warning comes before…