Cricket News

Michael Vaughan: England opener cannot be afraid to make a mistake against South Africa

Nick Hoult: Taylor proved a point alongside Nick Compton and both impressed rival Dale Steyn

England's James Taylor enjoyed his time in the spotlight on day one of the first Test against South Africa.

Nick Compton's 125-run stand with James Taylor on day one of the first Test with South Africa will boost England's confidence for the series to come, says Mike Atherton.

Nick Hoult: Batsman's steady 63 was just what was required on a difficult day for England in Durban

England finish day one on 179/4: Unbeaten half-century partnership helps England to recover from 49-3 as bad light ends play earlydge

Nick Compton and James Taylor shared a belligerent fourth-wicket stand of 125 to dig England out of trouble on a rain-hit day one of the first Test against South Africa, at Kingsmead.

Dale Steyn took 3-29 on his Test return, including the crucial dismissal of James Taylor but England battled back well on day one against South Africa.

David Willey claimed man-of-the-match figures of 1-15 as Perth Scorchers thrashed Brisbane Heat by nine wickets to record their first win of the BBL05 season in front of a full house at The Furnace.

Pakistan's one-day international captain Azhar Ali and key batsman Mohammad Hafeez have now agreed to join an ongoing training camp in Lahore.

Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja both hit hundreds as Australia again dominated the West Indies on day one of the second Test in Melbourne.

Brendon McCullum launched his farewell tour in thumping form on Saturday with a whirlwind 55 to set up New Zealand's seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their opening one-day international in Christchurch.

Over-by-over commentary of the first Test in Durban, with rain having stopped play as England reach 12-1. Watch live on Sky Sports 2 HD.