Jamie Hall

The Steelbacks successfully defended a modest total at Chester-le-Street to extend their winning streak and consolidate their position atop the Central and West Group.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's extraordinary IPL campaign has earned the 15-year-old batting prodigy his maiden India call-up for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England.

Rain interrupted England's march to victory at Lord's as New Zealand struggled to 55-5, still requiring 199 runs to win the first Test.

Despite persistent rain limiting play to under 10 overs, Ollie Robinson's exceptional bowling has left England requiring just five more wickets to secure victory over New Zealand.

India have made a cautious start to their historic first Test against Afghanistan, reaching 19 without loss after six overs in New Chandigarh.

England's batting lineup suffered a devastating blow as three key batsmen fell in rapid succession during the second day at Lord's.

Despite suffering a stunning collapse of four wickets for just one run, England recovered to dominate proceedings against New Zealand on a remarkable second day at Lord's.

Jonny Bairstow's magnificent 73 off 44 balls set up Yorkshire's largest-ever T20 Blast victory over Lancashire, with the Red Rose dismissed for just 107 in reply to 213-7.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has heavily criticised the Lord's pitch after an extraordinary 33 wickets tumbled in just two days of Test cricket.

England's Gus Atkinson made the ideal start to New Zealand's second innings, removing captain Tom Latham with a brilliant catch from Harry Brook in the very first over.

The 38-year-old postponed retirement to join Yorkshire's T20 Blast campaign despite widespread warnings against the move in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq racism case.

England remain strong favourites despite a dramatic middle-order collapse at Lord's, with New Zealand facing an uphill battle on a treacherous pitch.