Cricket News

Joe Root's latest brilliant performance for England was lauded as a "masterclass" while Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara said even he learnt things from watching Root bat in Galle.

Paul Stirling's 11th ODI hundred came in vain as Rahmat Shah's unbeaten 103 steered Afghanistan to a series-sealing, seven-wicket victory over Ireland in Abu Dhabi.

Joe Root's sparkling innings of 186 lit up day three of the second Test in Galle - but so did Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella's amusing chat behind the stumps.

Glenn Maxwell has seemingly accepted his Test career with Australia is over, saying he doesn't think he "stands anywhere near" the side at the moment.

As Pakistan and South Africa lock horns Pakistan for the first time since 2007, the Proteas will be looking to repeat the success of their tour 14 years ago.