India’s Jasprit Bumrah set to play three Tests against England, says longest format remains ‘pinnacle’ of cricket | Cricket News

The recent Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have left India without two legends of the game – or OGs as Jasprit Bumrah has called them – for…

England keep faith with Ollie Pope for first India Test as Jacob Bethell misses out; Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse return | Cricket News

England have kept faith with Ollie Pope, left out Jacob Bethell and recalled seam bowlers Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse for the first Test against India at Headingley. Pope has…

England’s Joe Root enjoying ‘most fun’ time of his career as ‘epic opportunities’ await against India and Australia | Cricket News

Leading run-scorer, most wins as captain, Chandler Bing impersonator – Joe Root has crammed a lot into his England Test career, with the promise of much more to come. The…

James Anderson to captain Lancashire in their next two County Championship matches against Kent and Derbyshire | Cricket News

James Anderson will captain Lancashire for the first time in professional cricket when he steps in as skipper for the club’s next two County Championship fixtures. England’s all-time leading Test…

Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Olympic gold medallist’s father Gjert Ingebrigtsen cleared of abusing son after trial | Athletics News

During the trial, Jakob Ingebrigtsen – who won gold in the 5,000m at the Paris Games and 1,500m in Tokyo – had claimed his childhood was marred by fear and…

South Africa defeat Australia to win World Test Championship | Cricket News

South Africa defeated Australia to win the World Test Championship at Lord’s. South Africa were left with 69 runs to chase down on Saturday to collect their first ICC trophy…

Sophie Ecclestone returns to England IT20 squad for India series as Sarah Glenn misses out | Cricket News

England have recalled spinner Sophie Ecclestone for their five-match T20 series against India. Ecclestone announced last week she was stepping away from domestic cricket to “prioritise her wellbeing” while she…

World Test Championship: Australia fightback after Kagiso Rabada five-for hands South Africa initiative at Lord’s | Cricket News

Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as South Africa seized the early initiative in the World Test Championship final before Australia fought back on Wednesday. Rabada overtook Allan Donald to become…

England vs India: Brendon McCullum says he is confident in England’s direction as he braces for tough India Test series | Cricket News

England head coach Brendon McCullum said he knows the direction he wants to take his Test team in as they prepare for a tough challenge from India this summer. The…

World Test Championship final: Shaun Pollock says Australia’s ageing bowlers remain their prime assets in Ashes year | Cricket News

Shaun Pollock believes Australia will look to keep their three key fast bowlers in prime condition as they target retaining both the World Test Championship and the Ashes in the…