Cricket News

Nat Sciver scored a century and claimed two wickets in a fine all-round performance to guide Northern Diamonds to a nine-run victory over Lightning in their Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy clash at Emirates Riverside.

Alex Davies continued his sparkling start to the Vitality Blast as his 82 from 56 balls helped Lancashire Lightning to a tight four-run win over Derbyshire Falcons.

Josh Hazlewood believes England have impressive white-ball depth but the Australia fast bowler is undaunted ahead of the upcoming limited-overs matches between the teams.

Joe Root hit his second straight T20 half-century for Yorkshire on the same day he was left out of England’s T20 squad to face Australia.