Anderson strikes against Pakistan as Alam’s long wait ends with a duck

England great James Anderson returned to form with two wickets against Pakistan at Southampton on Thursday as Fawad Alam’s long wait for a Test recall ended with a duck.

Waqar backs Pakistan captain Azhar ’to deliver’ against England

Waqar Younis believes Pakistan captain Azhar Ali can overcome a poor run of form as his side look for a series-levelling win in the second Test against England at Southampton starting Thursday.

Shakib Al Hasan could make comeback during Sri Lanka series

Bangladesh Cricket Board is hoping to include ace all-rounder Shakib al Hasan at some stage during the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The series, which was postponed in June this year, is expected to be made up of three Tests.

Lanka Premier League put off

IPL gets government nod for UAE, invites new title sponsor

The turbulent journey of a lanky spinner

Sri Lanka is a country that thrives on spin bowling. Despite the abundance of spinners, only a few have been successful at the international level.

Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis get big scores as domestic cricket in Sri Lanka resumes

Sri Lanka’s domestic cricket season resumed on Monday with runs from Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews, almost five months after it was suspended due to Covid-19.

Stokes, Woakes keep England in the hunt in first test v Pakistan

England roared back into contention with the ball but Pakistan remained in the driving seat following an intriguing third day of the first test at Old Trafford on Friday.

England collapse after Masood century puts Pakistan on top

England suffered a dramatic top-order collapse that saw Ben Stokes out for a duck after Shan Masood’s brilliant century established a strong position for Pakistan in the first Test at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Babar Azam stars as Pakistan make solid start in England opener

Pakistan’s Babar Azam underlined his status as one of the world’s leading batsmen with a fine unbeaten fifty against England on an interrupted opening day of the first Test at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Old foes in cricket politics unite as Mathi quits

The foes have united. Businessman Jayantha Dharmadasa this week seized opportunity to get back into cricket administration when K. Mathivanan vacated the post of Vice President on Wednesday after accusing Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) of “carrying out duties without transparency and integrity”.

Did he fabricate evidence?

Four weeks after police “dropped” its investigation of Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s allegation that the 2011 cricket World Cup was fixed, State prosecutors have requested the Sports Ministry for documentary evidence of a complaint the former Sri Lankan Sports Minister claimed to have sent to the International Cricket Council (ICC) in October 2011.

SLC Vice President Mathivanan resigns: Jayantha Dharmadasa replaces him

Sri Lanka Cricket vice-president K Mathivanan has resigned after months of discontent with the board. Mathivanan was serving in this capacity since 2016. He tendered his resignation this morning.

Broad takes 500 Test wickets as England seal West Indies series win

Stuart Broad joined one of cricket’s most exclusive clubs when he took his 500th Test wicket as England completed a series-clinching win over the West Indies at Old Trafford on Tuesday. The 34-year-old became just the seventh bowler and fourth pacemen to reach the landmark when he had opener Kraigg Brathwaite plumb lbw for 19 on the fifth day of the third Test.

Lanka Premier League to start on August 28

Incessant rain washes out play on Day 4 in Manchester

Pope leads England revival in West Indies decider

Ollie Pope’s superb 91 not out helped England recover on the first day of the deciding third Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford on Friday.

’Speed of light’ Archer returns for England as West Indies eye history

England will be able to recall Jofra Archer, described by skipper Joe Root as bowling “at the speed of light”, for the decisive third Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford on Friday after the pace spearhead suffered online racist abuse.

Tough for England to give action hero Stokes a break says Silverwood

Ben Stokes is making it difficult for England selectors to give him a break by consistently turning in stellar performances, coach Chris Silverwood admitted on Tuesday.

Third day of test abandoned as rain washes out play

Stokes puts England in charge against Windies

A grafting century from Dom Sibley and an increasingly belligerent one by Ben Stokes put England in control on day two of the second test against West Indies on Friday. Opener Sibley completed his second test century shortly before lunch, eventually falling for 120, while Stokes cut loose after it before going for 176 as England declared on 469-9.

Sibley, Stokes dig deep to give England solid start

Dom Sibley and Ben Stokes ground out patient half-centuries as England battled to 207 for three at the close on day one of the second test against the West Indies at Old Trafford on Thursday. England were wobbling on 81 for three before Sibley and Stokes shared an unbeaten 126-run stand to give the hosts the upper hand on a day when only 82 overs were bowled after rain delayed the start.

England captain Root returns as West Indies eye series win

England will hope the return of captain Joe Root proves inspirational in the second Test against the West Indies at Old Trafford starting Thursday.

Australia’s T20 Big Bash League announces full schedule

Cricket Australia announced Wednesday plans for a full Twenty20 Big Bash League season starting in December, but acknowledged the schedule could be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blackwood’s 95 steers West Indies to a memorable win

Dowrich keeps Windies on top despite Stokes’ four wickets

West Indies’ Shane Dowrich celebrates his 50 on the third day of the first Test cricket match between England and the West Indies at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, southwest England on July 10, 2020.

Holder takes six as England slump in first Test

West Indies captain Jason Holder returned Test-best figures of 6-42 as England slumped to 204 all out on the second day of the series opener at Southampton on Thursday. When bad light forced an early close, West Indies had lost just the one wicket to be 57-1, a deficit of 147 runs.

England, West Indies take a knee as rain clouds return of international cricket

International cricket resumed after a four-month coronavirus shutdown on Wednesday as England and West Indies players, who rekindled the powerful imagery of clenched fists inside black gloves, took a knee under grey skies in Southampton in support of the global campaign against racial injustice Only 82 minutes’ play was possible on a day marred by rain and bad light interruptions after weeks of glorious sunshine in Britain.

Batting holds key to England-Windies series

Batting could well determine which side emerges on top when international cricket resumes after months of coronavirus-enforced lockdown with the first Test between England and the West Indies at Southampton starting on Wednesday.

Kusal Mendis released on bail after causing fatal accident

A day after being arrested for running over a 64-year old-man in Panadura, just south of Colombo, Kusal Mendis has been released on bail.