Cricket News

Alex Hales hammered 60 not out from 24 balls and Samit Patel broke a Vitality Blast record as Notts Outlaws thrashed Worcestershire Rapids by 10 wickets to move top of the North Group.

India and New Zealand still have a chance of forcing victory on the potentially thrilling sixth and last day of the World Test Championship Final at The Hampshire Bowl.

Sophia Dunkley could follow up her Test debut with a first one-day international appearance after her inclusion in England Women's squad of 16 for the Royal London ODI series against India.

Sue Redfern will become the first female to officiate in an England men's home international after being named fourth umpire for the opening T20 international against Sri Lanka at Cardiff on Wednesday.

England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan has not ruled out a return to the international fold for Alex Hales, but added that "there are conversations to be had" with the big-hitting batsman before any potential recall.

Essex earned a convincing eight-wicket win over Surrey at The Kia Oval, with the home side suffering their first Vitality Blast defeat of the season and missing the chance to go back to the top of the South Group.

Former New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori will be Birmingham Phoenix's head coach for the inaugural edition of The Hundred.

Former Australia cricketer Stuart MacGill has broken his silence on his alleged kidnapping and assault, saying he had "done nothing wrong" and the ordeal had taken a major toll on his family.