Smith happy to be back at Edgbaston for Ashes opener

Steve Smith is happy to be kicking off a new Ashes series at Edgbaston, four years after a performance he ranks as the most enjoyable of his 97 Tests for Australia.

South Africa A batsmen struggle again

South Africa A suffered a 160-run defeat to Sri Lanka A in the first four-day match in Pallekele.

England pick Broad for first Ashes Test

England have favoured Stuart Broad’s experience over Mark Wood’s raw pace for the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Hossain ton puts Bangladesh on top

Najmul Hossain struck his third Test century as Bangladesh dominated a hapless Afghanistan to score 362-5 on the first day of the one-off Test in Dhaka.

Increased salary cap, new regulations for SA20

The salary cap has been increased for the second edition of the SA20 tournament in 2024.

Muthusamy has Sri Lanka A in a spin

South Africa A spinner Senuran Muthusamy helped skittle Sri Lanka A for 151 in their second innings on day three of the four-day match in Pallekele.

'Bazball' revolution faces ultimate test in Ashes

Can England regain the Ashes playing their ultra-aggressive “Bazball” brand of cricket or will they come unstuck against battle-hardened Australia?

Saffas Abroad: Eskinazi, Wiese lead the charge

Stephen Eskinazi’s fighting effort for Middlesex and David Wiese’s match-winning knock for Yorkshire were the standout performances from South Africans in the latest round of England’s T20 Blast.

Breetzke fights lone battle for SA A

Matthew Breetzke scored an unbeaten 59 as South Africa A were bowled out for 131 on day two of their four-day match against Sri Lanka A in Pallekele.

Stokes' message to Moeen: 'Ashes?'

Moeen Ali says Ben Stokes is the only England captain who could have persuaded him to come out of Test retirement.

Lyon primed to join exclusive club

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon heads into another Ashes campaign on the cusp of joining an elite group of players with 500 Test wickets – and warning he can still get better.

Muthusamy makes his mark for SA A

Senuran Muthusamy starred for South Africa A on day one of the first four-day match against Sri Lanka A in Pallekele.

India, Australia fined heavily for slow WTC over rates

India have been fined 100% and Australia 80% of their match fees for slow over rates in the World Test Championship final.

Three things we learned from WTC final

What we learned from Australia’s 209-run rout of India in the World Test Championship final at The Oval.

Aussies eye Ashes after WTC win

Australia captain Pat Cummins is aiming for a “legacy-defining” Ashes series in England after leading his side to victory against India in the World Test Championship final.