Cricket News

England spinner Jack Leach is expected to be discharged from hospital on Monday after being admitted with a bout of gastroenteritis over the weekend.

Spinner Nathan Lyon grabbed five wickets as Australia swept to an emphatic victory in the second Test against Pakistan at Adelaide by an innings and 48 runs.

Graeme Smith has confirmed he is again in discussions with Cricket South Africa (CSA) to be their new director of cricket, but said a Sunday newspaper report that he had already been appointed was premature.

England may end up regretting their decision to go into the second Test against New Zealand without a frontline spinner, according to Sky Sports pundit Mark Butcher.

Joe Root says he "had the bit between his teeth" as he completed his third Test double ton and kept England's hopes of beating New Zealand and earning a series draw alive.

Jeet Raval's remarkable non-review, Joe Root's risky run to reach his double ton but is there time for England to force a win? Here is what you need to know from day four in Hamilton...

Joe Root scored a magnificent double hundred as England put themselves in a position to push for victory in the second Test against New Zealand.

Denly drops a dolly to cut Archer celebration short, Williamson makes the most of his good fortune and New Zealand make it six home series wins on the spin. Here is what you need to know from day five in Hamilton...