Cricket News

Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales has apologised for the first time to his team-mates, family and friends for the drugs ban earlier this season that cost him his place in England’s World Cup squad.

Shaun Pollock joins Bob Willis on the latest World Cup Debate to reflect of a frustrating day as rain at Old Trafford ensure the first semi-final between India and New Zealand went to a reserve day.

Somerset retained their lead at the top of the Specsavers County Championship with a 132-run victory over Nottinghamshire at Taunton.

Peter Handscomb will play for Australia in Thursday's World Cup semi-final against England as a replacement for the injured Usman Khawaja.

India and New Zealand's World Cup semi-final will be completed on Wednesday after rain led to only 46.1 overs being bowled at Old Trafford.

Sky Sports columnist Jos Buttler looks ahead to England's semi-final date with Australia at Edgbaston, admitting that back-to-back defeats had the team "nervous" of being knocked out before rediscovering their best form ...

Liam Plunkett has said the current England squad are "a different sort of animal" to their previous one-day international teams.

The latest score as India and New Zealand battle for a place in the Cricket World Cup final. Watch live on Sky Sports.

Over-by-over commentary from Old Trafford as India and New Zealand contest the first World Cup semi-final. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket World Cup (channel 404).