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Anderson takes five-wicket haul for Lancashire against Northamptonshire

James Anderson rolled back the years with a five-wicket haul as Lancashire ended the second day of their opening County Championship match against Northamptonshire in a commanding position.

Essex

Essex use first injury substitute in County Championship history

The ECB's player replacement trial rule has been used for the first time in County Championship history, as Essex captain Tom Westley was replaced after breaking his finger in their opening match of the season against Hampshire.

Cricket

Pope and Crawley struggle on County Championship opening day

Ollie Pope's bid to regain his England place got off to a disappointing start as under-pressure Test opener Zak Crawley fell for just nine on the opening day of the County Championship season.

England

Stokes urges players to push England case in County Championship

England Test captain Ben Stokes has urged players to push their case for an International call-up in the County Championship, calling it a "great opportunity".

England

Will England end 'arrogance' and re-engage with county cricket?

"I think the gap is as wide as it has ever been."

Cricket

County cricket to trial replacement players, including for life events

Teams will be allowed to use replacement players in County Championship cricket this year to cover illness and significant life events, as well as injuries.

New Zealand

NZ complete record women's run chase thanks to Kerr's superb century

New Zealand completed the highest successful run chase in women's one-day international history off the back of captain Melie Kerr's stunning 179 not out from 139 balls.

Cricket

Fakhar guilty of ball-tampering after Lahore penalised in PSL

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended Fakhar Zaman for two ‌Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches after the batter was found guilty of ball-tampering during ‌Lahore Qalandars' four-wicket defeat by Karachi Kings on Sunday.

England

Brook, Bethell cautioned as Tongue escapes action over nightclub altercation

England white-ball captain Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell have been cautioned by the Cricket Regulator, but no further action is to be taken against Josh Tongue over a clash with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand.

The Hundred

The Hundred squads for 2026 as teams swoop in auction

Check out the men's and women's squads for the 2026 season of The Hundred, which runs from July 21-August 16, live on Sky Sports.

England

Duckett: 'No excuses' for my actions in the Ashes

Ben Duckett says there are "no excuses" for his off-field errors during the Ashes and that he is determined to become more professional in order to prolong his England career.

England

ECB chief defends England regime over criticism from 'dropped' players

Recent criticism of Rob Key and Brendon McCullum's England regime from active players is a reaction to being dropped, according to ECB chief executive Richard Gould.

England

'Where's the accountability?' - England's Ashes review questioned

Former England captain Michael Atherton believes fans will find it 'extraordinary' that no jobs were lost as a result of their heavy Ashes defeat in Australia.

England

England Ashes review: Key on McCullum, drinking culture and lessons

ECB managing director Rob Key discusses England's Ashes disappointment, how Brendon McCullum can evolve and whether the team has a drinking problem following Harry Brook's incident in Wellington.

England

Stokes to miss first month of season due to cheek injury

England Test captain Ben Stokes is poised to miss the first month of the County Championship season with Durham as he continues to recover from facial surgery.

England

England say no 'bust-up' between McCullum and Stokes as coach keeps job

England MD Rob Key said there has been no "big bust-up" between coach Brendon McCullum and Test captain Ben Stokes after the Ashes drubbing as he and ECB CEO Richard Gould explained why the New Zealander has kept his job.

England

England men cricket results and fixtures 2026

Full fixtures for England's men's side in 2026, including the T20 World Cup, home white-ball series against India and away Test tour of South Africa.

England

Dates revealed for England's white-ball tour of Australia

England will tour Australia for three one-day internationals and five T20 internationals across November and December.