Cricket News

Sir Alastair Cook believes England have a "powerful" squad that can "cause Australia some problems" when Joe Root's men look to win the Ashes overseas for the first time in over a decade next winter.

English spinner Danny Briggs became one of the first two players to be replaced in the Big Bash League under the X-Factor substitute rule.

Michael Holding and Ebony Rainford-Brent have been awarded the Freedom of the City of London after standing up against racism this summer.

All-rounder Cameron Green will make his Test debut against India in the first game of the series in Adelaide if he comes through concussion protocols, Australia coach Justin Langer said on Tuesday.

Brisbane Heat's Dan Lawrence and Chris Lynn have each been fined 10,000 Australian dollars - £5,640 - for breaching coronavirus protocols in the Big Bash League.

England will begin the defence of their Women's Cricket World Cup in a day-night match against Australia in Hamilton in March 2022.