Cricket News

Kings XI Punjab's David Miller enjoyed a huge slice of luck with his first ball in the IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Carlos Brathwaite made himself an instant hero in the Caribbean when he smashed four successive sixes off Ben Stokes to win the 2016 World Twenty20 for West Indies.

Sri Lanka arrive in England on Wednesday ahead of the first Test in a three-match series on May 19.

Hashim Amla has joined Kings XI Punjab for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season after Australian batsman Shaun Marsh pulled out through injury.

Ball-by-ball commentary from the 2016 IPL clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab. Watch on Sky Sports 3.

Kent wrapped up a 10-wicket victory over Glamorgan early in the afternoon session on day four as Daniel Bell-Drummond and Tom Latham finished unbeaten on 86 and 79, respectively.

Scorecard from Chelmsford as Sri Lanka lose two early wickets on day one of their warm-up match against Essex.

Alex Lees scored a century as Yorkshire made a late charge for a dramatic win against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.

The Melbourne Renegades are considering bringing Chris Gayle back for another Big Bash tournament despite the furore previously caused when he asked a female journalist out for a drink in a live television interview.

It has become a familiar sight in recent years. Cricketers on the outfield, warming up with a game of football prior to the start of play.

Sri Lanka's inexperienced batting line-up faces a 'huge challenge' this summer as they bid to pull off a repeat of their historic 2014 series win over England, coach Graham Ford has said.