Netherlands book last World Cup spot
A magnificent all-round performance by Bas de Leede secured the Netherlands the final spot in the ODI World Cup after they beat Scotland by four wickets on Thursday.
Pakistan not focusing on India at World Cup
Captain Babar Azam says Pakistan are ready to take on any side at any venue in India during this year’s World Cup.
Tearful Tamim announces shock retirement
Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim Iqbal has announced his immediate retirement from all forms of international cricket.
SA20 franchises make pre-signings
The six SA20 franchises have announced their pre-signed players for the 2024 tournament.
Rickelton understands selection situation
Ryan Rickelton doesn’t expect to be in the Proteas squad for this year’s ODI World Cup but hopes to establish himself in the national set-up this season.
'England Bitter' beer sent to Ashes hosts
Australian brewing giant Carlton says it is shipping a limited edition “England Bitter” beer to England’s cricketers to help them “cool off” from a row over their loss in the second Test.
Stokes wants to 'move on' from Bairstow furore
England captain Ben Stokes insists it’s time “everyone moved on” from Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal in the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.
Anderson omitted as England ring changes
England have left out all-time leading wicket-taker James Anderson in one of three changes to their side for a must-win third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley starting on Thursday.
West Indies ease to consolation win
The West Indies rebounded from their failure to qualify for this year’s ODI World Cup by cruising to a seven-wicket win over Oman in Harare.
Afghanistan win rain-hit opener
Opener Ibrahim Zadran struck 41* as Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 17 runs on DLS method in a rain-shortened first ODI in Chittagong on Wednesday.
Saffas Abroad: Du Plooy doubles up, Harmer bags 10
Leus du Plooy’s double century and Simon Harmer’s 10-wicket haul were the standout moments from South Africans plying their trade in England over the past week.
Bairstow row casts shadow over third Ashes Test
Australia can expect to face a fired-up England and a furious crowd in the third Ashes Test at Headingley starting on Thursday.
Murphy braced for England assault
Australia stand-in spinner Todd Murphy expects to be targeted by the England team and home fans alike in the third Ashes Test at Headingley.
Scotland end Zimbabwe's World Cup hopes
Scotland claimed a stunning 31-run victory over Zimbabwe on Tuesday to set up a winner-takes-all clash with the Netherlands for a place at the ODI World Cup.
England suffer Ashes blow
Ollie Pope has been ruled out for the rest of the Ashes series.
