Cricket News

The ECB has summoned home six England T20 squad members ahead of their tour of the West Indies later in January, cutting short their campaigns in the Big Bash League.

Ben Stokes has distanced himself from the role of England captain, insisting Joe Root and head coach Chris Silverwood maintain the full support of the team following their defeat to Australia in The Ashes.

Stuart Broad will not make a "spur-of-the-moment call" on his England Test future after a "very disappointing" Ashes campaign in Australia.

It's roll on 2022 as far as England's Test team are concerned after they suffered a record nine defeats in a chastening 2021 – but who else is set for a big cricketing year?

Pakistan seamer Mohammad Hasnain bagged three wickets in four balls on debut as Sydney Thunder beat Adelaide Strikers, while his team-mate Matt Gilkes smashed 93 from 57 balls.

Joe Root's golden year was also England's worst one.

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon says there are "no dead rubbers" and Australia are focused on securing an Ashes series whitewash.

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler says he has no intention of stepping away from Test cricket despite a difficult Ashes series so far.

England head coach Chris Silverwood has tested positive for Covid-19 while isolating with family in Melbourne.