A group of more than 160 British politicians have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan as a stand against the Taliban regime's assault on women's rights.
South Africa's win over Pakistan sealed their first-ever World Test Championship Final spot, while Australia's success in Melbourne significantly boosts their chances of Lord's appearance.
Bangladeshi umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat is set to officiate in the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Series between Australia and India.
England Test captain Ben Stokes faces at least three months out after tearing his left hamstring during the tour of New Zealand, team management announced on Monday.
England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next year's Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan and the preceding white-ball tour of India, team management announced Sunday.
Ashes hero Andrew Flintoff is to coach his son on next month's England Lions cricket tour of Australia.
England made a wretched start to their unrealistic chase of 658 to win the third Test on Monday after a Kane Williamson century rammed home New Zealand's advantage.
England captain Ben Stokes is in doubt to play any further part in the third Test against New Zealand after suffering another hamstring injury while bowling on Monday.
England's hopes of a series clean sweep all but evaporated on Sunday as they capitulated on day two of the third Test to trail New Zealand by 340 runs.
New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315-9 on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton on Saturday.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has found himself under scrutiny in England cricket.
Tim Southee was hailed a New Zealand cricketing "great" by opposing captains on Friday as the seamer prepared to take on England in the last Test of a 16-year career.