Cricket News

Glen Chapple has been confirmed as acting head coach at Lancashire following Ashley Giles' move to Warwickshire.

South Africa took control of the first Test against Sri Lanka as wickets tumbled on day two in Port Elizabeth, with the visitors reduced to 181-7, still trailing by 105 runs.

Lancashire have agreed to release head coach Ashley Giles from his contract so he can return to Warwickshire.

Gujarat opener Samit Gohel beat the 117-year-old record for the highest score by an opener carrying his bat in first-class cricket.

Opening batsman Azhar Ali scored 139 not out as Pakistan reached 310-6 on another rain hit day of the second Test at the MCG.

2017 promises to be another great year for British sport. With the Premier League, Sky Bet Championship, a Lions tour, major championship golf, Formula 1 and England cricket - Sky Sports has it covered in 2017.