Gayle can still make a big impression on the biggest stage
It is nigh-on impossible not to be magnetically drawn to Chris Gayle when the swashbuckling Jamaican is effortlessly dispatching bowlers beyond the boundary rope.
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Venues for 2019 World Cup
The World Cup starts later this month and runs until July 14, during which time 11 grounds around the country will be used.
Root ready to rein in recent gung-ho approach to batting
Joe Root intends to tailor his batting to England’s requirements at the World Cup after admitting he sacrificed pragmatism for an occasionally gung-ho approach against Pakistan.
Root insists there are ‘no question marks’ over England’s World Cup squad
Joe Root feels England are in uncharted territory where there are “no question marks” surrounding their final 15-man squad heading into the World Cup.
Jofra Archer’s teams bicker over ‘pace machine’ after World Cup inclusion
Jofra Archer’s domestic teams enjoyed a humorous exchange after the Rajasthan Royals congratulated “our pace machine” on his World Cup selection.
Woakes admits his World Cup place remains under threat
England bowler Chris Woakes admits his World Cup selection is not secure following Jofra Archer’s impressive introduction to international cricket.
Running repairs to Bairstow’s bat key as England beat Pakistan by six wickets
Jonny Bairstow reckons he has got his sparkling form taped ahead of the World Cup, thanks to repair jobs stopping his bats from falling apart.
IPL stint has taken my England game to another level – Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow reflected on his match-winning England century by admitting his Indian Premier League stint has taken his game to new heights.
Bairstow blasts England to victory over Pakistan
Jonny Bairstow’s century set up England’s second highest successful run chase as they claimed a six-wicket win over Pakistan and a 2-0 series lead in their One Day International series.
Imam-ul-Haq enters record books as Pakistan post imposing target
Imam-ul-Haq entered the record books as Pakistan set England a target of 359 to take a 2-0 lead in their one-day international series.
Jofra Archer impresses before rain ends England’s ODI with Pakistan
The opening game of England’s one-day international series against Pakistan fell foul of the weather but not before Jofra Archer continued his impressive introduction to international cricket.
Scotland cricket captain Kyle Coetzer says positive summer can boost bid for full ICC membership
Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer insists they need to pick up positive results this summer to move closer to their goal of reaching cricket’s top table.
Morgan urges caution with Archer after strong start
England captain Eoin Morgan has vowed Jofra Archer will be handled carefully following his successful introduction to international cricket.
Skipper Eoin Morgan impressed by England’s new boys
Eoin Morgan welcomed Twenty20 victory over Pakistan by insisting England’s new boys could be on the fast-track to World Cup success.
Captain Morgan leads by example as England beat Pakistan in Cardiff
England timed their run chase to perfection to beat Pakistan by seven wickets in their Twenty20 international at Cardiff.
David Willey involved in bizarre incident before Pakistan pile on the runs
Pakistan got out of a hole in the Twenty20 international against England – after paceman David Willey nearly fell down one.
Video: Picture-perfect days in Aberdeen parks
Every week our archive team pick a selection of their favourite images taken by our photographers over the past few decades – today we feature a selection of images of Aberdeen’s parks, during better weather.
Faulkner clarifies social media posts after ‘misunderstanding’ over sexuality
Australia all-rounder James Faulkner has described speculation over his sexuality following posts on social media as a “misunderstanding”.
Video: Hitting for six with Aberdeenshire Cricket Club
Every week our archive team pick a selection of their favourite images taken by our photographers over the past few decades – today we feature a selection of images of cricket in the north-east.
‘Jail term inevitable’ for cricketer found guilty of raping sleeping woman
A cricketer has been found guilty of raping a sleeping woman during the first night of a sexual conquest competition he helped set up on a WhatsApp group.
Cricketer guilty of raping woman as part of WhatsApp group ‘game’
A former county cricketer has been found guilty of raping a sleeping woman during a sexual conquest “game”.
Ben Stokes makes ‘catch of the tournament’ in Indian Premier League
England cricketer Ben Stokes made a sublime catch in the Indian Premier League off the bowling of Jofra Archer.
Bancroft admits ball-tampering was ‘poor mistake’ but vows not to dwell on it
Cameron Bancroft accepts he is powerless to change people’s perceptions of him but feels “living in the past is unhealthy for anybody” ahead of his county cricket bow for Durham.
Chris Woakes believes his fitness has ‘turned a corner’ ahead of bumper summer
Chris Woakes is optimistic his prospects of featuring in the World Cup and Ashes will not be jeopardised by a long-standing knee problem following a couple of injections to the area.
How England’s Test players and hopefuls fared in the County Championship
The opening week of the Specsavers County Championship featured a smattering of England’s current Test players and those who are hoping to force their way into the reckoning for an Ashes spot later this summer.
Foakes determined to win back England spot
Ben Foakes is willing to consider all options to reclaim the England place he lost during an eventful winter as the Ashes loom on the horizon.
Jason Roy admits uncertainty over his suitability for Test opener role
Jason Roy describes his ability to open Test batting as the “great unknown” as England consider promoting Surrey’s limited overs specialist for the Ashes this summer.
Alec Stewart backs Jason Roy to transition to Test opening role
Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart is convinced Jason Roy can make a successful transition from one-day to Test opener for England.
5 players to watch in this season’s County Championship
The County Championship season gets under way later this week with cricket fans up and down the country excitedly awaiting its return.
Test match axed as ‘shaken’ Bangladesh cricketers narrowly avoid mosque massacre
Members of the Bangladesh cricket team narrowly missed the New Zealand mosque attack.