Cricket News

The first Test of England's tour of Pakistan went ahead as scheduled despite an outbreak of illness in the touring camp.

A decision will be made on Thursday morning on whether to delay the start of the first Test between England and Pakistan to Friday, following an outbreak of illness in the touring squad.

Check out the fixtures for the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, with the opening matches being held on April 22, while the final takes place on September 24.

Check out the fixtures for the Charlotte Edwards Cup in 2023, starting on May 18 and concluding with the final on June 10 at New Road.

Check out the fixtures for the Vitality Blast competition in 2023, starting on May 20 and concluding with Finals Day on July 15.

Check out the fixtures for the LV= County Championship in 2023, with the season running from April 6 until September 29.

When England won a Test series in Pakistan in 2000, they achieved it with a defensive mindset. If they triumph there this winter, it will be done in much more dynamic fashion.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the men's county and women's regional fixtures for the 2023 season.

Pakistan welcome England for a Test series for the first time since 2005 and their 18-man squad for the three matches features some surprise inclusions.

Discussions have taken place over postponing the first Test between England and Pakistan by a day after a number of the touring party were struck down by an illness.

Former England captain and Sky Sports Cricket analyst Nasser Hussain says that for all Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes' appetite for an exciting brand of cricket, runs remain the top currency for England batters. 

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has credited AB de Villiers as the inspiration behind his success.

All-rounder Liam Livingstone will make his Test debut for England in their first Test against Pakistan on Thursday, live on Sky Sports.