Cricket News

Ajinkya Rahane's ton helped India tighten their grip on the second Test on a rain-interrupted third day, although Roston Chase provided some fight with a five-wicket haul for the West Indies in Jamaica.

Faf du Plessis is set to become South Africa's third Test captain in the space of four matches after AB de Villiers was ruled out of the upcoming series against New Zealand.

Sri Lanka have suffered another injury setback ahead of the second test against Australia in Galle, with seamer Nuwan Pradeep suffering a hamstring strain during practice.

Chris Woakes admits he feared for his Test future at the start of the summer as he prepares for his first Test on his home ground with renewed confidence.

Former Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson has signed for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League.