Jamie Hall

Lancashire head coach Steven Croft admits uncertainty over captain James Anderson's availability for Friday's crucial County Championship fixture against Durham.

The India opener's unbeaten 135 powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals in spectacular fashion.

The Indian Premier League has evolved into far more than entertainment, becoming the definitive pathway for Indian cricket talent from every corner of the subcontinent.

Abhishek Sharma leads the IPL 2026 orange cap race with 323 runs, whilst the purple cap battle remains fiercely contested between two bowlers on 13 wickets each.

Former England selector Ed Smith has been appointed to the ECB board as a non-executive director, returning to cricket governance following England's disappointing Ashes campaign.

The IPL has evolved beyond entertainment to become India's primary talent discovery engine, unearthing cricketers from remote villages and transforming careers.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen are locked in a thrilling battle for the orange cap as the IPL 2026 season reaches its business end.

Ed Smith, the former England selector who oversaw the 2019 World Cup triumph, has been appointed to the ECB board as a non-executive director.

Somerset's James Rew is making a compelling case for England selection with 379 runs in five county innings, but his best position remains unclear.

Lancashire's championship-leading campaign faces a potential setback with captain James Anderson's availability uncertain for their pivotal Durham encounter.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are setting the pace in individual honours this IPL season, with their batsmen leading the orange cap race whilst their bowling attack features prominently in wicket-taking charts.

The IPL has become India's primary pathway for cricket talent, with players from humble backgrounds securing life-changing contracts worth over £1 million.