Cricket News

Sir Ian Botham has backed England to rise to top spot in the Test rankings after their emphatic innings victory over Sri Lanka.

Gujarat Lions secured their place in the IPL play-offs with a six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians.

Lancashire got their Natwest T20 Blast title defence off to a shaky start with a heavy nine-wicket defeat at home to Derbyshire.

MS Dhoni smacked six off the final ball and 23 from the final over as Rising Pune Supergiants beat Kings XI Punjab in a thrilling contest between the two basement teams of the 2016 IPL.

England remain in control of the first Investec Test at Headingley, despite a much-improved performance from the Sri Lankan batsmen on the third morning.

England could be without all-rounder Ben Stokes for the remainder of the first Investec Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley.

Chris Gayle is facing fresh allegations of sexism after making a series of controversial remarks to a female journalist.