Cricket News

England captain Joe Root says the return of Ben Stokes to the side is a “huge boost” ahead of their two-Test series against New Zealand.

Jack Leach believes being forced to remodel his bowling action has ultimately made him a better player.

Scorecard from the second match in the North v South series, in Barbados.

The Windies have qualified for the 2019 Cricket World Cup after securing a narrow five-run (DLS) win over Scotland in a rain-hit Super Six qualifier in Harare on Wednesday.

Stuart Broad will be a "major force" in England's Test series in New Zealand, despite his struggles during the Ashes, according to Dominic Cork.

The introduction of a new disciplinary system by the ECB could have the unintended consequence of adding more pressure onto umpires, believes Mike Atherton.

Australia captain Steve Smith says there is now a "line in the sand" when it comes to physical contact on the cricket field after Kagiso Rabada had his two-Test ban overturned.

Umpires will be permitted to remove players from the field of play under new disciplinary measures introduced by the ECB.

The hotly-contested four-match Test series between South Africa and Australia resumes as the teams head to Newlands for the third game tied at 1-1, live on Sky Sports Cricket from 8.30am on Thursday.

Scorecard from the crucial ICC World Cup Qualifier between the Windies and Scotland in Harare. Watch on Sky Sports Cricket.

England captain Joe Root says the return of Ben Stokes to the side is a "huge boost" ahead of their two-Test series against New Zealand, which gets underway live on Sky Sports Cricket from midnight (Thursday 12am GMT).