Cricket News

Rob Key has left the door open for Zak Crawley to use his Test omission as a turning point after the opener became the highestprofile casualty of England's postAshes shakeup.

England's bid to wrap up a one-day international series victory over New Zealand at the earliest opportunity was thwarted by the weather, with Wednesday's game in Northampton washed out.

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor will take on a ground-breaking role with the men's national side after being appointed as fielding coach for next month's Test series against New Zealand.