Cricket News

England's one-day international against Pakistan at The Oval on Wednesday was ultimately ruined by rain, with the opening game of the five-match series abandoned after only 19 overs were bowled.

Former England director of cricket Andrew Strauss says the decision to drop Alex Hales ahead of this summer's World Cup was the right one.

Jonny Bairstow says he would rather win the World Cup than the Ashes during England's bumper summer on home soil.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has introduced a confidential corruption hotline to help combat match fixing.

The latest score from the first ODI at the Kia Oval as England begin a five-match series against Pakistan.

Over-by-over commentary and in-play video clips from the first ODI at the Kia Oval. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket & Main Event.

Steve Smith and David Warner had contrasting fortunes in their second matches back for Australia since their 12-month suspensions for their role in the ball-tampering scandal.

Fast bowler Jhye Richardson has been ruled out of the Cricket World Cup after failing to recover from a shoulder injury in time to be ready for Australia's opening game on June 1.