Stephen Fleming has wasted no time in setting his stall out as England's new Test coach, declaring that defeating Australia is his number one priority. The former New Zealand captain speaks candidly about his Ashes ambitions.

Leicestershire produced a remarkable five-wicket victory over Hampshire despite learning of a crippling 27-point deduction mid-match. Head coach Alfonso Thomas says the punishment only hardened his players' resolve.

Middlesex were left frustrated at the Seat Unique Stadium after rain saved Gloucestershire from defeat with the hosts clinging on at 145-9, chasing an imposing 362-run target.

Glamorgan ended a four-match winless run in emphatic fashion, beating Surrey by 184 runs at The Oval to rubber-stamp their place in County Championship Division One next season.

Northamptonshire were agonisingly close to a historic run chase against Derbyshire, only for rain and bad light to intervene and leave them frustrated ahead of the final round of Division Two fixtures.

Travis Head's magnificent 112 anchored Australia's imposing 356-6 as they beat Zimbabwe by 84 runs in Harare to seal the ODI series on Friday, 18 September 2026.

Somerset's hopes of a first County Championship title have taken a significant hit after Yorkshire dismantled them at Headingley, winning by 185 runs to hand Division One leadership to Warwickshire.

Brydon Carse has been cleared of police interest following an alleged assault incident in Derby last month, though the England seamer now faces scrutiny from the Cricket Regulator.

Aneurin Donald is poised for an unforgettable moment as he prepares to represent England on Welsh soil in Cardiff, days after earning his first international cap.