Cricket News

Ricky Ponting says Steve Smith and David Warner will be ready for a hostile reception from the crowd and are keen to regain the respect of the public as Australia take on England at Lord's on Tuesday.

Essex seamer Aaron Beard celebrated a new contract by taking four wickets in 13 balls as County Championship Division One leaders Somerset were dismissed for just 131 at Chelmsford.

Bangladesh boosted their hopes of reaching the Cricket World Cup semi-finals, beating Afghanistan by 62 runs at The Ageas Bowl.

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is to miss the rest of the World Cup due to an injury to his left knee.

Eoin Morgan has insisted that England's World Cup match against Australia at Lord's on Tuesday is not a must-win game.

England's Jason Roy is having a second scan on his torn hamstring and is out of the Australia match on Tuesday.

Scorecard from The Ageas Bowl as Bangladesh take on Afghanistan. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket World Cup.

Live text commentary from the clash between Bangladesh and Afghanistan at The Ageas Bowl. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket World Cup.

England's Jason Roy is having a second scan on his torn hamstring and is unlikely to play against Australia on Tuesday.