Watch a policeman make the catch of the day during Australia v South Africa ODI
A policeman in Hobart showed off his cricket skills during Australia’s final One Day International (ODI) against South Africa with a stunning catch.
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Ben Foakes the latest to get a century on debut for England
Ben Foakes became the 20th Englishman to score a century on debut against Sri Lanka.
Aaron Finch named as Australia’s ODI captain as Tim Paine is dropped from squad
Aaron Finch has replaced Tim Paine as Australia’s ODI captain ahead of the side’s upcoming 50-over series against South Africa.
Watch England’s Jos Buttler test his reflexes with some rudimentary equipment
With England’s cricketers about to embark on a series of ODI, T20 and Test matches against Sri Lanka, wicketkeeper Jos Buttler has been keeping his reactions in check with some rudimentary equipment.
Big Bash Boom to get gamers into cricket with ‘arcade action’
A new cricket game for consoles is on the way, with Big Bash Boom revealed as the latest attempt to make the sport “accessible” for gamers.
England’s ‘Enzo’ hopes to fire on all cylinders
England newcomer Olly Stone may not relish his new nickname “Enzo” but the paceman is eager to hit top gear on his maiden tour of Sri Lanka.
Lancs relegated after failure to reach batting point minimum at Hampshire
Lancashire will be spending next summer in Division Two of the Specsavers County Championship after their relegation was confirmed at Hampshire.
This might be one of the worst run outs you’ll ever see
Worcestershire may have been celebrating at the weekend, but they were brought crashing down to earth as they were involved in one of the worst run outs you’re likely to see.
Here’s what Alastair Cook’s Test innings look like represented by Cook’s Matches
Alastair Cook’s stylish retirement from Test cricket was accompanied by broken records, gushing plaudits and one final century – but he surely never saw an honour of this magnitude coming.
Anderson ready for life without ‘idol’ Cook by his side
James Anderson is already steeling himself for life as an England cricketer without his “idol” Alastair Cook by his side.
Anderson happy to become world’s most successful pace bowler alongside Cook
James Anderson had the perfect company out there on the pitch with him for the moment he became the world’s most successful pace bowler.
5 talking points as England wrap up series victory over India
England wrapped up a 4-1 Specsavers Test series win over world number ones India, and completed their summer with five wins and two defeats in all.
Anderson fights back tears after breaking bowling record in Cook’s final Test
James Anderson struggled to control his emotions as he reflected on the moment he became the world’s most successful pace bowler and saw his great friend Alastair Cook end his international career.
Anderson breaks fast bowler Test wicket record as England win at The Oval
James Anderson took his last opportunity of The Oval Test to claim a famous piece of history as he completed England’s 118-run victory by becoming the world’s most successful pace bowler ever.
4 men who could replace Alastair Cook as England’s opener
Alastair Cook’s retirement means that rather than the seemingly endless hunt to find an opening partner for the record-breaking batman, England now need to replace the man himself.
Emotional Alastair Cook basks in ‘surreal’ goodbye
Alastair Cook knows that “sometimes dreams come true” after his fairytale farewell Test century at The Oval.
Alastair Cook serves up sensational century on final Test innings for England
Alastair Cook delighted The Oval crowd with a fairytale century in his final Test innings for England on a remarkable day of stellar career landmarks.
4 men who could replace Alastair Cook as England’s opener
Alastair Cook’s retirement means that rather than the seemingly endless hunt to find an opening partner for the record-breaking batman, England now need to replace the man himself.
Dream farewell on the cards for Alastair Cook at the Oval
Alastair Cook can dream of a 33rd Test century in the final innings of his record-breaking career after steering England to stumps against India at The Oval.
Birthday boy Buttler buoys England before India slump at The Oval
Jos Buttler believes England have put themselves in control of the fifth and final Specsavers Test at The Oval.
Birthday boy Jos Buttler helps give England the edge over India
Jos Buttler provided England’s seamers with the fresh impetus they needed on a hard-fought second day of the fifth Specsavers Test against India at The Oval.
See the bizarre moment a fielder’s helmet helped dismiss a Warwickshire batsman
A truly freakish moment of misfortune led to poor Warwick batsman Ryan Sidebottom’s dismissal in the County Championship.
Cook determined to do himself justice in farewell Test
Alastair Cook’s determination to rise to the occasion in his final Test drove him on at The Oval.
Alastair Cook open to reconciliation with Kevin Pietersen
Alastair Cook still hopes time can heal his rift with Kevin Pietersen – even though they have never spoken since the day the mercurial batsman was ditched by England four years ago.
Jonny Bairstow to resume wicketkeeping duties against India at The Oval
Jonny Bairstow will regain England’s Test wicketkeeping gloves from Jos Buttler at The Oval after proving he has recovered sufficiently from his broken finger.
Cook choked back tears as he told England team-mates of Test retirement
Alastair Cook had little bother controlling emotions at his farewell press conference, but it was a tearful tale when he first broke it to team-mates that The Oval Test will be his last.
Charity to get £20,000 Jagger cash if Cook bows out with final Test century
Mick Jagger has given Alastair Cook an extra incentive to go out with a century in his final Test at The Oval.
No surprises in England squad for final India Test
There will be devil in the detail for England at The Oval after they made just the simplest of amendments to their series-winning squad for the final Test.
Cook’s retirement hastens England’s opener search
England can bank one last time on the reassurance that Alastair Cook will open the batting for them at The Oval.
England still searching for answers despite series win over India
England may know Alastair Cook is about to play his final Test at The Oval, but little else appears certain about their immediate or longer-term future.