Tom Gibson

Ex-England seamer Kate Cross signs a new one-year contract with Lancashire Women but admits she considered retiring over the winter.

Bowler Brad Wheal says proving lower-ranked teams deserve more opportunities is a greater motivation for Scotland than getting one over England.

Scotland bowler Brad Currie may open the bowling against England on Saturday but he has an alter-ego - a fantasy football blogger and expert.

Andrew Flintoff signed a contract extension to remain England Lions coach late last year.

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel joins Leicestershire for their return to the top flight of the County Championship.

England opener Zak Crawley signs a one-year contract extension with Kent.

England are planning to play a pink-ball warm-up match before the 150th anniversary Test against Australia in Melbourne next year.

Seam bowler Jack White signs a new contract with Yorkshire to keep him until 2028 after 42 wickets in his debut Championship season.

Some of Italy's players have never stepped foot in the country but they are determined to put the nation's cricket team on the map, writes James Wallace.

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh is ruled out of their opening T20 World Cup game against Ireland after suffering "testicular bleeding", with Steve Smith called up as cover.

England's batters are spun out by West Indies in Mumbai as Harry Brook's side fall to a 30-run defeat in their second match at the T20 World Cup.