Cricket News

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has returned to the nets for the first time since taking an indefinite break from cricket.

The County Championship will return to a two-division format in 2022 for the first time since 2019 but with a 10-team, eight-team divisional split.

Opener Dom Sibley and fast bowler Saqib Mahmood have been included in a 14-man Lions squad to join England's Ashes group for the tour of Australia.

Concerns over Will Pucovski are growing after it was reported the opening batter is experiencing concussion symptoms again a week after taking a blow to the head in training.

The Cricket Australia (CA) boss says Ashes preparations are proceeding "full steam ahead" after the tour was given the green light by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).