Cricket News

Somerset have put themselves in a strong position to claim the win they need to stay in Specsavers County Championship Division One after day two at Taunton.

Graham Onions has become the latest high-profile player to leave Durham after agreeing to join Lancashire on a two-year deal - following team-mate Keaton Jennings to Old Trafford.

Andrew Flintoff has joined the Lancashire CCC board and Paul Allott has been named director of cricket at the club.

Opener Jason Roy is in line for an international recall as England seek to wrap up a series victory over Windies in the fourth ODI at the Oval, on Wednesday.

Ben Stokes is out of Wednesday's one-day international against the Windies after he was arrested following an incident in Bristol after England’s 124-run win.

England captain Heather Knight says her side are confident of regaining the Ashes in Australia this winter but says they will have to play “brilliantly well” to do so.

International cricketers could be sent off for the first time, starting with Test matches in South Africa and the United Arab Emirates later this week, as new regulations come into force.

Wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor will take part in her first tour since returning to cricket following her inclusion in England Women's Ashes squad.

Pace bowler Andrew Tye has replaced Pat Cummins in Australia's squad for their forthcoming Twenty20 series against India.