England in thrall to franchise world before visit of tricky New Zealand The debate over Jofra Archer’s absence after his IPL stint and at least one new face in Emilio Gay add to the enticing storylines The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
Three Lord’s of London: 150 Tests at cricket’s grand, complicated citadel It may be the closely guarded private fiefdom of the MCC, but the weight of history makes the ground a true institution The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
Stokes defends Archer’s Test absence and warns strictness risks England exit Ben Stokes has defended England’s decision to excuse Jofra Archer from the start of the Test summer so he could compete in the Indian Premier League The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
Revolution or evolution for England? Here’s what to expect at Lord’s after Ashes humbling Having been fortunate to survive the Ashes debacle, Brendon McCullum and his side must find a new way against a familiar foe The Independent UK · Jun 3
‘Nobody likes to be belittled’: how New Zealand’s ‘Ilford seconds’ made history in 1986 Jeremy Coney’s tourists 40 years ago lacked the resources and professionalism of their opponents but got under England’s skin to claim a famous series win The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
India set for a blockbuster 12-match New Zealand tour India's men's cricket team are headed to New Zealand this summer for a tour billed as the biggest in New Zealand in a generation. AAP · Jun 3
World Cup return bonus for reinvented allrounder Nicola Carey knocked back a central contract to instead prioritise regular cricket at a lower level that she says ironically has powered her national return. AAP · Jun 3
Quick smart, Ellis stakes his claim for World Cup role Nathan Ellis's 4-33 in Lahore did more than bowl Australia to an ODI victory over Pakistan, it reminded the selectors he can be more than just a back-up. AAP · Jun 3
Captain fit to lead England at Women's T20 World Cup Nat Sciver-Brunt has overcome a calf injury and will lead England when the Women's T20 World Cup kicks off this month. AAP · Jun 2
Capsey and Knight’s mighty partnership guides England to T20 series win over India England pulled off a statement run chase against India at Taunton, reaching their target of 181 with nine balls to spare thanks to a brilliant 137-run partnership between Alice Capsey and Heather Knight The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
Alice Capsey inspires England to record run chase to seal series win over India Capsey plundered 82 runs off 42 balls in a destructive innings that included nine fours and three sixes. The Independent UK · Jun 2
Ellis steps up as Australia draw level in Pakistan Nathan Ellis has taken 4-33 as Australia won the second ODI in Pakistan by 41 runs to level the series with one match to play. AAP · Jun 2
Cricket Canada suspended over allegations of gang-linked corruption ICC’s decision comes amid growing concerns the team is being influenced by members of a notorious gang in India The Guardian - US · Jun 2
Bazball comes full circle with a promise to ‘evolve slightly’ as New Zealand roll into town Four years to the day after England’s first Test under Brendon McCullum began at Lord’s, England are adopting a fresh approach against the same opposition The Guardian - UK · Jun 2
The Guardian - UK · Jun 2 England weigh up Test debut for Sonny Baker with one eye on the weather England have announced a slimmed-down squad of 12 for the first match of the summer, against New Zealand at Lord’s starting on Thursday
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Shoaib Bashir set to end 11-month wait for England return against New Zealand The 22-year-old returns to the England team for the first time since he took the match-winning wicket against India with a broken finger last July
AAP · Jun 2 McCullum wants 'refined' Bazball against NZ compatriots England No. 3 Jacob Bethell is fit for the first Test against New Zealand starting Thursday at Lord's while Ollie Robson and Shoaib Bashir return to the attack.
The Independent UK · Jun 2 England consider handing Test debut to fast bowler in first red-ball match since Ashes disaster England will play their first Test match since losing the Ashes when they take on New Zealand later this week
AAP · Jun 1 ICC approves trial of pink balls in bad light at Tests The ICC has approved a trial for pink balls to be used during bad light in Tests, but they will not be used for England's series with New Zealand this week.
AAP · May 31 Lynn's century leads Aussie run rampage in T20 Blast Australian cricketers have been in fine form playing in the English Blast competition, with Chris Lynn smashing an unbeaten century for Northamptonshire.
The Guardian - UK · May 30 England’s Freya Kemp makes mark with bat and ball to level series against India England levelled the three-match T20 series against India with a 26-run win at Bristol
The Independent UK · May 30 Freya Kemp stars as England beat India in Bristol to level T20 series England restricted India to 142 for nine to set up a winner-takes-all clash in Taunton on Tuesday.
AAP · May 29 New Zealand tune up for England by steamrolling Ireland New Zealand looked in good fettle for the forthcoming tour of England as they demolished Ireland in three days in Belfast winning by an innings and 79 runs.
Newslaundry · May 29 Why the BCCI, one of the world’s richest sports bodies, answers to no one The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is one of the wealthiest sports governing bodies in the world. But for years, one simple question has remained unanswered: why is the BCCI not accountable to the public, which funds, watches, and sustains the game it controls?
The Guardian - UK · May 28 Yastika Bhatia and Jemimah Rodrigues overpower England in first T20 international India won the opening T20I at Chelmsford by 38 runs, on a night where Lauren Bell and Amy Jones stood alone for England