Cricket News

South Africa built a commanding lead on day two of their opening Test against Sri Lanka after bowling out the tourists for just 42 in Durban.

England taking eight wickets on a green Hagley Oval pitch on day one of the first Test against New Zealand perhaps wasn't a surprise.

Michael Atherton says England's seamers were not at their best during their first Test against New Zealand and admits Ben Stokes will be grateful for Shoaib Bashir's impressive display in Christchurch.

Shoaib Bashir led the fightback as England bagged five New Zealand wickets in the final session after Kane Williamson hit 93 on day one of the first Test at a packed Hagley Oval.

England have called up Durham wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson for the Test series in New Zealand after Jordan Cox was ruled out of the tour through injury.