Cricket Writer
Jamie Hall is a seasoned cricket expert with a deep understanding of the game. A former kids' cricket coach from Newcastle, his years of experience on and off the pitch have equipped him with a wealth of knowledge, making him a go-to resource in the cricket world.
Ben Compton answered his critics with a superb 126 as Kent posted 353 against Gloucestershire at Canterbury, taking a commanding first-innings lead in a match that could seal their promotion to Division One.
Sussex look firmly on course for victory over Hampshire after Jaydev Unadkat tore through the home side's batting and Tom Haines pushed the visitors into a commanding position at Southampton.
Mark Wood has retired from international cricket, leaving behind a legacy of raw pace and memorable spells. We look back at the moments that defined his England career.
Kusal Mendis produced a stunning century to steer Sri Lanka to a 16-run victory at Headingley, levelling the ODI series and forcing a decider at The Oval.
Noman Ali's impressive six-wicket haul couldn't prevent Durham compiling a commanding 493 on a rain-hit second day at Emirates Old Trafford, leaving Lancashire trailing by 483 runs.
Nottinghamshire's hopes of retaining the County Championship have been extinguished by events at Edgbaston, even as Olly Stone's brilliant 5-51 gave them a commanding first-innings lead over Yorkshire at Trent Bridge.
Sam Hain's superb 142 and a commanding first-innings total of 372 leaves Warwickshire needing just a draw to clinch a ninth County Championship crown against a struggling Leicestershire side.
Kevin Pietersen is back in an England dressing room, this time as a specialist mentor under Brendon McCullum. Jamie Hall looks at what his return means for the team's Ashes ambitions.
Emilio Gay produced another stunning County Championship century as Durham put in a dominant display on day one against Lancashire, closing on 355-5 at Emirates Old Trafford.
Dan Lawrence struck an imperious unbeaten century as Surrey posted 327-4 on the opening day at Taunton, leaving Somerset's Championship aspirations hanging by the thinnest of threads.
Leicestershire's Division One survival hopes were effectively extinguished at Edgbaston on day one, as Warwickshire's relentless attack dismissed the Foxes for 125. The result is subject to an ongoing appeal against a 27-point deduction.
Kusal Mendis delivered a masterclass in ODI batting, smashing 121 off just 100 balls to put Sri Lanka in a commanding position against England in the second ODI at Headingley.