Cricket News

David Lloyd believes New Zealand's bowling attack makes them favourites for the two-Test series against England.

Heartbreak, searing disappointment and a yearning for what might have been – that's been the lot of the New Zealand sports fan against England in recent months.

England head coach Chris Silverwood has described his task of turning around the team's Test fortunes as "a great challenge" ahead of the first Test against New Zealand on Wednesday.

All eight teams in the Women's Hundred have announced a new marquee signing, with West Indies pair Deandra Dottin and Stafanie Taylor joining London Spirit and Southern Brave respectively.

Ben Stokes - born in New Zealand but very much the heartbeat of the England side.

Sam Curran wants to shed his "vulnerable" tag if he is given the nod ahead of Chris Woakes for England's first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui this week.

Dom Sibley believes England fast bowler Jofra Archer is a "special talent” due to the "effortless" manner in which he is able to produce genuine pace.