The pitch used for the opening ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s has been officially rated “unsatisfactory” by the International Cricket Council (ICC), marking the first time the iconic venue has received such a verdict under the current Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.
As preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup gather pace, England's football stars are once again turning to an unlikely training-ground activity — cricket.
Gus Atkinson's love-affair with Lord's continued Sunday as England overwhelmed New Zealand by 115 runs to win the first Test.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can have his parents travel with him on India's overseas tours, the cricket board told AFP on Sunday, a day after the 15-year-old batting sensation earned his first senior international call-up.
India named Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in their T20 squad on Saturday, handing the 15-year-old sensation his maiden international call-up after a string of breathtaking performances in the domestic league.
England will have a chance to prove they have learned from their Ashes drubbing when they face New Zealand in the first Test of their home season at Lord's on Thursday.
England could hand a Test debut to fast bowler Sonny Baker when they face New Zealand in Thursday's series opener at Lord's.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has obtained British citizenship and a UK passport, making him eligible to play as an overseas player in franchise leagues, including the IPL.
Bangladesh have recorded a rare double whitewash over Pakistan in Test cricket, winning series both at home and away.
Taylor, a World Cup winner in 2017, recently worked as an assistant coach to Andrew Flintoff with the second-string England Lions men's team.
Kane Williamson will continue his pursuit of 10,000 Test runs after being named Thursday in New Zealand's squad to play Ireland and England in May and June.
England Test captain Ben Stokes has said he feels "quite lucky" to be alive after being hit in the face by a cricket ball.