Cricket News

Stephen Fleming said to have made allegation about Cairns - who is on trial for perjury - in chat with team-mate Lou Vincent

It wasn't just Alastair Cook who was kept busy on day three of the first Test because we sent David Lloyd to take a behind-the-scenes look at the television coverage in Abu Dhabi.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has told a court that Chris Cairns approached him with a "business proposition" about match fixing.

Alastair Cook in his element as he digs in for more than eight hours to put England on course to save the first Test at Zayed Cricket Stadium

Centuries from Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal put Sri Lanka in firm command of the first Test against West Indies in Galle.

Alastair Cook produced a batting masterclass to score his 28th Test century on day three of the first test against Pakistan, says Sir Ian Botham.

The animals have destroyed the village pitch in Yorkley one too many times, leaving the team unable to play for the first time since 1880

McCullum gave evidence against his ex-colleague and boyhood "hero" Cairns, who told him he could make up to $180,000 to "underperform"

Matt Prior hailed the fighting qualities of Ian Bell after his gritty half-century helped England to 290-3 at stumps on day three of the first Test against Pakistan.

Hampshire have appointed James Vince as their new captain and the batsman has signed a new long-term contract.

Surrey have signed fast bowler Mark Footitt from Derbyshire on a four-year deal.

Lancashire all-rounder Steven Croft has signed a new contract with the club.

Follow all the action from the third day of the first Test between England and Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. Play starts at 7am (BST)

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Adil Rashid made a name for himself for all the wrong reasons on England Test debut, but at least he's not alone

Not a lot in it for the bowlers - which is just how Alastair Cook likes it.

Not a lot in it for the bowlers.

Alastair Cook registered his 45th Test fifty as England chipped away at Pakistan's huge first-innings total on day three of the first Test.

India fast bowler Zaheer Khan has announced his retirement from international cricket.