Simon Borchardt

Shaheen a 'big loss' for Pakistan

England coach Brendon McCullum says Pakistan will miss injured fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in the three-match Test series starting this week.

Afghanistan have gained direct qualification to next year’s 50-over World Cup after their abandoned second ODI against Sri Lanka.

Ruturaj Gaikwad on Monday smashed an unprecedented seven successive sixes in one over of a 50-overs domestic match – courtesy of a no-ball.

A young West Indies side head into the first Test in Perth this week without a win on Australian soil for 25 years.

The Northerns Titans completed a 10-wicket win against the Central Gauteng Lions at the Wanderers on Sunday.

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The Proteas have had internal discussions about the necessity of a three-month Test window in the cricket calendar.

Proteas bowling coach Charl Langeveldt says Kagiso Rabada was physically and mentally drained at the T20 World Cup in Australia.

Rain forced the second ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in Pallekele on Sunday to be abandoned.

The second ODI between New Zealand and India was abandoned in Hamilton after rain halted play on Sunday.

England have arrived in Pakistan to play three Tests for the first time in the country since 2005.

Former West Indies wicketkeeper David Murray, who toured South Africa on the 1983 rebel tour, has died at the age of 72.

Western Province and the EP Warriors secured convincing wins in the 4-Day Series on Saturday.

Titans spinner Simon Harmer took 7-83 during the Lions’ first innings at the Wanderers. Watch all the wickets here …

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