Cricket News

Loughborough Lightning hammered Southern Vipers by 36 runs in a dress rehearsal for their Kia Super League semi-final on Sunday.

Holders Worcestershire are through to the quarter-finals of the Vitality Blast after a wash-out in their North Group encounter with Nottinghamshire at New Road.

Jack Leach deserves maximum respect for his courageous role in England's win-or-bust third Test and hopefully will use it as a springboard for a long and successful Test career, says Peter Trego.

Ben Stokes says he will only reflect on his miracle innings at Headingley with complete satisfaction if England go on and win the Ashes.

Australian spin bowler Nathan Lyon "slightly twisted his ankle" during a game of touch football in training - but is not a doubt for the fourth Ashes Test.

Steve Smith says he will not change the way he plays against Jofra Archer as the pair prepare to resume their Ashes duel in the fourth Test at OId Trafford.

In the latest Bumble's Blog, David Lloyd reflects on a staggering Test match at Headingley, Ben Stokes' brilliance, and has a message for those who think cricket is dying…