Taylor happy to stake Test claim
By Dominic FarrellJames Taylor knows he did his Test prospects no harm at all with a magnificent double-century for England Lions against Sri Lanka A.Unfazed by sleeping on a score of 99, the...
View ArticleSri Lanka A thwart Lions victory bid
Openers Upul Tharanga and Dimuth Karunaratne both struck centuries as Sri Lanka A secured a draw in the second ‘Test’ against England Lions at Dambulla.The tourists amassed an imposing first-innings...
View ArticleEngland oust India in thriller
England held their nerve to book a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Under-19 World Cup courtesy of a dramatic three-wicket win over defending champions India.In-form seamer Matthew Fisher grabbed a...
View ArticlePerera puts Bangladesh to the sword
Kusal Perera scored his maiden one-day international century to guide Sri Lanka to a six-wicket win and a 3-0 series whitewash against Bangladesh in Dhaka.Chasing 241 for victory in the third and final...
View ArticleAmla strengthens Proteas grip
Hashim Amla was in impressive form as South Africa maintained control of the second Test against Australia on day three at Port Elizabeth.The Baggy Greens turned their overnight 112 for four into 263,...
View ArticleSri Lanka A v England Lions
Live images from the final day of the second 'Test' between Sri Lanka A and England Lions at Dambulla.
View ArticleWoakes realistic after tough last day
By Dominic FarrellCaptain Chris Woakes conceded England Lions’ final-day victory drive was a thankless task against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla.James Taylor’s double century on day three left the tourists...
View ArticleEngland U19s v India U19s, Under-19 World Cup
Live images from England's dramatic victory over India in the ICC Under-19 World Cup quarter-final.
View ArticleGayle to miss England ODI series
West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will miss the upcoming one-day international series against England due to a back problem.The 34-year-old underwent precautionary scans after experiencing stiffness in...
View ArticleDuckett lauds team effort
By Dominic FarrellBen Duckett paid tribiute to England’s bowlers after the ICC Under-19 World Cup quarter-final victory over defending champions India.A stylish half-century secured the...
View ArticleBroad and England hungry for success
By Dominic FarrellEngland Twenty20 captain Stuart Broad senses high levels of hunger and desire among his squad after landing in the Caribbean.Having endured a disappointing winter in Australia,...
View ArticleAustralia crumble under Steyn assault
Australia lost 9-65 during an astonishing final session on day four at Port Elizabeth as a Dale Steyn-inspired South Africa won by 231 runs to square the three-Test series at 1-1.Hashim Amla brought up...
View ArticleLeicestershire swoop for Redfern
Leicestershire have signed former Derbyshire batsman Dan Redfern on a two-year contract.The 23-yer-old, who surprisingly left Derbyshire by mutual consent in November, has scored 3,213 first-class runs...
View ArticleTeams eye Lord's final
The ECB Indoor National Club Championship has reached the last-16 stage as the remaining teams do battle over four regional finals around the country on Sunday.Canterbury, Derby, Edgbaston and Taunton...
View ArticleEngland Women to face India and SA
ECB today announced England Women will host India in August for a one-off Test match and three Royal London one-day internationals, before welcoming South Africa for a three-match NatWest Twenty20...
View ArticleKent make move for Bollinger
Kent have swooped to sign Australian fast bowler Doug Bollinger as their overseas player for the whole of the 2014 season.The left-arm paceman, who has played 12 Tests, 39 one-day internationals and...
View ArticleWright eyes ODI spot
Luke Wright is determined to force his way back into England’s one-day international XI during the tour of the West Indies.Wright has not been a fixture in 50-over cricket for quite some time but could...
View ArticleBrave England fall in heartbreaking fashion
England Under-19s came agonisingly close to one of the biggest wins in their history as Pakistan reached the World Cup final with a thrilling three-wicket triumph.Facing a side that had beaten them in...
View ArticleRhodes finds positives amid heartache
England Under-19s captain Will Rhodes conceded the World Cup semi-final defeat to Pakistan was a bitter pill to swallow.Pakistan have been something of a nemesis to England at Under-19 level over the...
View ArticleBlack Caps and Tigers triumphant
New Zealand and Bangladesh will meet in the Plate final of the Under-19 World Cup following respective victories in Abu Dhabi.The Black Caps sealed their place courtesy of a comfortable five-wicket...
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