Cricket News

Pakistan named nine uncapped players in a major overhaul of their Test squad before a two-Test home series against South Africa following a 2-0 defeat in New Zealand.

Dan Lawrence made an impressive half-century on debut as England tightened their grip on the first Test in Sri Lanka, and the Essex batsman received unanimous praise for his assured start to Test match life in Galle.

It is six and a half years since the late, great Martin Crowe anointed Test cricket's fab four.

England "will remain vigilant" in response to a report two kitchen workers at the hotel where the team are staying have tested positive for COVID-19.

Marnus Labuschagne rode his luck to secure a home-ground century as Australia exploited India's injury woes and punished their poor fielding to reach 274-5 on day one of the fourth Test decider in Brisbane.

England face a huge test of their red-ball credentials when they take on both India and Australia in 2021, and Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton believe it will be a defining year for Joe Root's side.