Cricket News

Australia's Tim Paine has played down his verbals with Virat Kohli in the second Test, saying he "loves" the Indian's attitude.

Sam Curran and Jonny Bairstow were England's biggest winners during the Indian Premier League auction as the eight franchises finalised their teams for the 2019 tournament.

Sam Curran has been signed by Kings XI Punjab for $1,000,000 in the IPL auction, with Jonny Bairstow joining Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Durham batsman Jack Burnham has vowed to make his family proud again, after returning to cricket following a 12-month drugs ban.

Sri Lanka batsman Angelo Mathews celebrated reaching his century in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington with a set of press-ups.

Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis struck unbeaten hundreds to thwart New Zealand's push for victory on the fourth day of the first Test at Basin Reserve.

Australia have won their first Test match since the ball-tampering controversy as their attack blew apart the India tail for a 146-run victory on day five in Perth.