English Cricket

Jonny Bairstow ‘delighted’ as England team-mate Ben Stokes is found not guilty of affray

Jonny Bairstow hopes to see Ben Stokes return to the England team soon after being found not guilty of affray.<p>Durham all-rounder Stokes, 27, denied …

Tuesday’s best TV: On the Edge: Through the Gates; A Passage to Britain

<b>On the Edge: Through the Gates</b><p><b>10pm, Channel 4</b><p>Through the Gates forms the first in a three-part drama anthology about criminal justice, involving a young offender, a witness and a victim. It features bravura perfomances by Ria Zmitrowicz as Aimee, a delinquent teenager rejected by her family, and …

Ben Stokes recalled by England for third India Test after not guilty verdict

Ben Stokes has been recalled to the England squad for the third Test against India at Trent Bridge after being found not guilty of affray.<p>The …

Virat Kohli provides injury update after England smash India at Lord’s

India captain Virat Kohli says he is ‘confident’ he will be fit for the third Test against England at Trent Bridge.<p>Kohli had to leave the field on …

Bristol is 'full of perverts and disease-riddled prostitutes from the local universities' claims local UKIP councillor on Ben Stokes case

A UKIP councillor, notorious for his extreme tweets, has slated the entire city of Bristol with an astonishing assessment of the city’s night-time …

County cricket talking points: who will reach the T20 Blast last eight?

Ball one: Red Rose withers, then blooms<p>After six weeks of sixes, the T20 Blast enters its last rounds of matches this week. Lancashire have just completed a busy one, starting with a deflating defeat to table-topping Durham, Liam Trevaskis making a name for himself conceding just two off a …

Ben Stokes trial: Cricketer 'lied about self-defence'

<b>England cricketer Ben Stokes lied when he said he acted in self-defence during a fight outside a nightclub, a court has heard.</b><p>The Durham all-rounder, 27, who denies affray, is on trial at Bristol Crown Court.<p>Prosecutor Nicholas Corsellis said Mr Stokes "acted deplorably as the red mist came …

Done Deal: Bolton Wanderers sign Marcus Wood & Yoan Zouma

New signings for the U23s<p>Bolton Wanderers have just announced the double signing of Lindsay Yoan Zouma & Marcus Wood.<p>A signing that will surprise absolutely no one, 20 year old Frenchman Lindsay Yoan Zouma has joined from Ligue 1 side Angers SCO on a two year deal.<p>Zouma, the younger brother of …

MATCH OF THEIR DAY - Swindon legend Don Rogers on scoring against Arsenal at Wembley: 'The greatest few seconds of my life... then it's all a blur!'

Don Rogers is reliving the moment in the 1969 League Cup final when he skipped away from the Arsenal back four, raced towards keeper Bob Wilson, sent …

Ben Stokes left out of England squad for third India Test

England have named an unchanged squad for the third Test against India, meaning Ben Stokes is once again absent for the home side.<p>Stokes missed the …

Tim Ambrose: Warwickshire wicketkeeper signs new deal

<b>Warwickshire wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose has signed a one-year contract extension to remain at Edgbaston until the end of the 2019 season.</b><p>Ambrose, 35, joined the Bears from Sussex in 2006 and has made 172 first class appearances for Warwickshire.<p>He also played 11 Tests, five one-day internationals and …

Alex Lees: Durham sign Yorkshire opening batsman

<b>Durham have signed Yorkshire's former limited overs captain Alex Lees.</b><p>The 25-year-old batsman will move to Chester-le-Street on loan for the rest of the 2018 season before beginning a three-year-deal with the club.<p>The opener could make his debut in the County Championship Division Two clash at …

Highlights: Dominant England cruise past India

Watch highlights from the fourth day of the second Test as England clinch victory over India by an innings and 159 runs at Lord's.<p><b>REPORT:</b> England bowlers demolish feeble India<p><b>WATCH MORE:</b> Sharma wicket seals England victory<p><i>Available to UK users only.</i>

James Anderson and Stuart Broad blow India away as England take 2-0 lead in series

James Anderson and Stuart Broad blew India away at Lord’s to put England 2-0 up in the five-match series.<p>England record wicket-taker Anderson claimed …

Chris Woakes and Jonny Bairstow grind India into the Lord’s dirt as England dominate India

Chris Woakes scored his maiden Test century and Jonny Bairstow made 93 as England built a huge lead over India in the second Test at Lord’s.<p>After …

Marcelo Bielsa fan travels from Argentina to meet his idol at Leeds United match

Eagle-eyed Whites fans may have spotted an Argentine shaking boss Marcelo Bielsa's hand at Pride Park yesterday.<p>The man, dressed in a Newell's Old …

Highlights: Woakes century puts England in total control

Watch highlights as an unbeaten maiden Test century from Chris Woakes puts England in total control against India on day three of the second Test at Lord's.<p><b>REPORT:</b> Woakes hits maiden century as England dominate India<p><b>WATCH MORE:</b> Woakes reaches maiden Test century<p><i>Available to UK users only.</i>

Ateeq Javid post Derbyshire Falcons T20 abandonment

The anatomy of a run-out disaster between Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli at Lord's

James Anderson was bowling 80mph legspin, like a 21st Century version of Sydney Barnes. Swinging the ball late down the slope on a green-tinged wicket at Lord’s, Anderson was best played from the other end.<p>Cheteshwar Pujara was recalled for moments just like this. At Edgbaston, Virat Kohli was the …

'I reckon that's as far as I've ever seen a six hit'

Watch Glamorgan captain Colin Ingram hit a massive six on his way to a match-winning 71 not out in the T20 Blast game against Hampshire.<p><b>WATCH MORE:</b>'My word! That is sensational' - Diving Willey catch removes Lilley in Roses match<p><i>Available to UK users only.</i>

Glamorgan’s Colin Ingram Shows Off New Training That Helps in Big Hitting

| Updated: August 11, 2018, 11:04 AM IST<p>Colin Ingram.<p>Loading...<p>South African cricketer Colin Ingram may not be a part of the national set-up …

Highlights: Anderson stars as India crumble

James Anderson takes 5-20 as England bowl India out for 107 during a rain-hit second day of the second Test at Lord's.<p><b>WATCH MORE:</b> 'It's been coming!' - Woakes removes India captain Kohli<p><b>MATCH REPORT:</b> Anderson takes 5-20 to hurry tourists out for 107<p><i>Available to UK users only.</i>

James Anderson rips through Virat Kohli’s India as England take charge of second Test at Lord’s

James Anderson took five wickets as India crumbled in the second Test at Lord’s to be bowled out for just 107.<p>Anderson, 36, finished with figures of …

2nd Test, England v India, Specsavers Test Series | England and Wales Cricket Board Official Website

About us<p>This website is operated by England and Wales Cricket Board Limited (the <b>ECB)</b> as part of its network of sites and subsites (together, the <b>ECB</b> …

Lizelle Lee, Marizanne Kapp keep Surrey Stars in the hunt

Lee, the opener, made short work of the target of 101 after rain shortened the game against Loughborough Lightning to 13 overs a side on Thursday, 9 …

Prolific form revives Ian Bell's thoughts of England comeback

3:03 PM ET<p>A prolific season with Warwickshire and Birmingham Bears has renewed Ian Bell's hunger for the game to the extent that he has entertained …

Tim Bresnan: Yorkshire all-rounder secures future at Headingley with two-year deal

Tim Bresnan has signed a two-year contract extension with Yorkshire, keeping the all-rounder at Headingley until the end of the 2020 season.

Somerset’s Johann Myburgh SNAPS his bat in half as he hits huge boundary in T20 win over Hampshire

Johann Myburgh broke his bat in half when he hit a boundary during Somerset's six-wicket win at Hampshire in the T20 Blast.<p>The 37-year-old - who …

Colin Ackermann post Durham Jets defeat T20

De Kock withdraws from Nottinghamshire deal

Quinton de Kock has withdrawn from his proposed stint with Nottinghamshire at the request of Cricket South Africa.<p>De Kock had been scheduled to …