In a spectacular display of high-octane T20 cricket, Dan Lawrence 94* in vain as Hampshire hold of Surrey charge, securing a hard-fought five-run victory at the Kia Oval to maintain their dominance in the Vitality Blast South Group.
Worcestershire Rapids secured their third Vitality Blast win from four matches, defeating Glamorgan by 27 runs at New Road. Adam Hose's crucial half-century and Sikandar Raza's outstanding four-wicket haul proved instrumental, as Hose fifty, Raza four-for light path for Worcestershire to a comfortable victory despite challenging batting conditions for the visitors.
Pitch imperfect: Nasser Hussain, Michael Vaughan lead criticism of Lord's surface as a volatile Test match sees wickets tumble every 25 balls, forcing experts to question the standard of the playing surface at the home of cricket.
The landscape of franchise cricket is shifting as ILT20 teams concerned over new rules mandating Afghanistan, Ireland player recruitment have voiced strong opposition to the league's latest 2026 mandates.
Jemima Spence fifty leads Surrey to victory at the Kia Oval, as her brilliant half-century powered the defending champions to a five-wicket win over Essex. This crucial performance allowed Surrey to bounce back from their previous defeat and maintain their top spot in the Vitality Blast standings, showcasing their formidable depth and resolve.
The pressure is mounting as a rusty West Indies face upbeat Sri Lanka with series on the line in the second encounter of their three-match ODI series at Sabina Park, where the hosts must find a response to an opening defeat.
As India make red-ball switch for Afghanistan challenge in New Chandigarh's maiden Test, the hosts prepare to transition from IPL's high-octane T20 action to the traditional demands of red-ball cricket at India's newest Test venue.
As uncertainty looms over the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections on June 7, the ICC clarifies purpose of Bangladesh visit ahead of BCB elections to dispel mounting rumors and speculative reports regarding the governing body's involvement.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed his support for the ICC's proposal to switch from a red ball to a pink ball in Test matches affected by bad light, calling it a 'positive move' - Gambhir throws his weight behind red-ball-pink-ball switch, as it would provide an opportunity to get a result and avoid draws due to poor lighting conditions.
Following a hard-fought ODI series victory against Australia, Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has stepped forward to address the ongoing debate surrounding home conditions, stating that 'Every team prepares pitches that suit them' - Shaheen defends Pakistan pitches as a necessary tactical advantage.
