Cricket News

Henry Nicholls scored his sixth Test century and led New Zealand's middle-order fightback as the Black Caps reached 294-6 on day one of the second and final Test against West Indies in Wellington.

Hampshire bowler Chris Wood has been given a two-month suspended ban by the ECB after admitting to breaching gambling rules.

Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq says his side considered pulling out of their tour of New Zealand during their time in quarantine - before opting to play on for the fans.

Jonny Bairstow is one of England's top-three batsmen in Test cricket and deserves to be one of the first names on the team-sheet, says Andrew Flintoff.

Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer have been rested for England's Test series in Sri Lanka in January, while Jonny Bairstow has been recalled to a 16-man squad.

Ben Stokes is set to miss England’s upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka following the death of his father, while Jofra Archer will be rested for the series.

Quinton de Kock will captain South Africa in Test cricket for the 2020-21 season, starting with the two-match series at home to Sri Lanka from Boxing Day.

India's Jasprit Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in the world - but his batting is not usually so hot.