The 25-year-old opener's unbeaten 53 helped Hampshire secure a valuable draw against Surrey, lifting them off the Championship table's bottom.

England delivered a clinical bowling performance to take five wickets before lunch on day four, securing victory in the opening Test against New Zealand.

Before becoming England's T20 World Cup head coach, Charlotte Edwards was highlighted as a 'rising star' on Blue Peter at just 17 years old.

Liam Livingstone will make his first County Championship appearance in three years when Lancashire face Kent, answering captain James Anderson's call during an injury crisis.

Zak Crawley will be absent from Kent's next two County Championship fixtures as the England batter takes a break before returning for T20 action.

Rocky Flintoff returns to England's U19 setup after injury disappointment, joined by debutant Charlie Harmison for the upcoming South Africa series.

Rob Key is contemplating a complete alcohol ban for England players after Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson broke team curfew in London nightclub incident.

Rod Bransgrove has concluded his remarkable 26-year tenure as Hampshire chairman, stepping aside following the completion of GMR Global's full acquisition of the county.

Liam Livingstone's frustrating IPL experience has translated into explosive form for Lancashire in the T20 Blast, with the all-rounder crediting bench time for his technical improvements.