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Harry Brook produced an extraordinary display of power hitting to reach fifty off only 19 balls, clouting five sixes as England accelerated towards a massive score in the decisive fifth T20 international against India at Southampton.

Afghanistan's women's refugee cricket team look set to receive continued financial backing after a key recommendation was put forward at the ICC's annual conference in Edinburgh. Jamie Hall analyses what this means for the sport.

India seamer Kranti Gaud has etched her name into cricket history, becoming the first woman ever to appear on the Lord's Test honours board after taking five wickets in England's first innings.

India are firmly in the driving seat at Lord's after England were dismissed for 170 in their first innings, leaving the tourists holding a commanding 269-run advantage heading into day three.

Harry Brook produced a stunning unbeaten 79 from 35 balls as England cruised to a nine-wicket victory over India in Bristol, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the T20 series.

India captain Smriti Mandhana was dismissed for a fine 83 by Issy Wong just after lunch on day one of the Women's Test at Lord's, as England finally made their breakthrough with India reeling at 190-4.

Mady Villiers announced herself on the Test stage in stunning fashion, bowling India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur for 58 in the first women's Test match at Lord's.

A commanding seven-wicket victory over Somerset at Trent Bridge has sent The Blaze to Finals Day, simultaneously securing Durham's top-four place. Charli Knott's unbeaten 63 was the decisive contribution.

Hayley Matthews produced one of the great ODI all-round performances, scoring 159 and claiming three wickets as West Indies demolished Ireland by nine wickets in the first ODI at Bready.

Lauren Filer etched her name into cricket history on the opening morning of the first women's Test at Lord's, becoming the first bowler ever to claim a wicket at the ground in women's Test cricket.

Lord's made cricketing history on day one of the women's Test as India posted 285 before England closed on 21-1, still 264 runs adrift. Sophie Ecclestone also etched her name into the record books.

Sophie Ecclestone rewrote the record books at Lord's, surpassing Katherine Sciver-Brunt to become England's all-time leading wicket-taker across all formats as India were bowled out for 285 on day one.