Cricket News

MI London claimed a dramatic two-run victory over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston, but the narrow margin of victory wasn't enough to secure a top-three finish and a place in the eliminator.

Wednesday's solar eclipse — the most dramatic visible from the UK since 1999 — will force four Hundred cricket matches to operate under floodlights all evening, while horse racing faces even bigger disruptions.

Tim Seifert produced one of the most explosive innings The Hundred has seen, smashing 80 runs from just 40 balls to guide Manchester Super Giants to a commanding 10-wicket victory over Sunrisers Leeds.

Tristan Stubbs produced one of the catches of The Hundred season, only to be denied after the third umpire ruled the ball had touched the ground. The Southern Brave fielder was left visibly fuming at the decision.

The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League has spoken out over the welfare of those at Saltburn Cricket Club as an investigation into alleged cheating continues to make global headlines.

Essex Cricket have broken new ground by naming Rachel Lewis as the club's first female chair of the board in their 150-year history, with the former Olympic athlete taking over from Jason Gallian.

Jason Gallian has announced his departure as Essex chairman following Monday's AGM, with the club now in need of yet another new leader at the top of their board.

David Warner has admitted to drink driving following a random breath test in Sydney on Easter Sunday, with sentencing due on 18 August. The former Australia opener faces a driving ban, a substantial fine, and potentially even a custodial sentence.

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.

Shapoor Zadran, one of the founding figures of Afghan cricket and a stalwart of their rise on the world stage, has died at the age of 38 after being treated for a rare immune condition in New Delhi.

Liam Plunkett has become the first English cricketer to play professional baseball, making his debut for the Oakland Ballers in the Pioneer Baseball League at the age of 41.

Wins for both India and South Africa have kept the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final picture delightfully uncertain, with Sunday's final group fixtures set to decide who progresses.