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Video footage emerges that allegedly shows Stokes in street brawl
The England & Wales Cricket Board has acknowledged seeing footage that claims to show details of Bristol nightclub incident
England v West Indies
4th ODI, Kia Oval
England v West Indies
4th ODI, Kia Oval
Lewis, Joseph denied by England's DLS dash
A late ram-raid of a sixth-wicket partnership between Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali enabled England to overcome a sensational innings from and a maiden five-wicket all by Alzarri Joseph to claim the one-day series
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Gollapudi: Lewis helps WI find their groove
Evin Lewis' masterful innings could signal the way for a West Indies revival in the 50-over format
Eng v WI Highlights (US, WI only)
4th ODI, The Oval
England v West Indies
4th ODI, Kia Oval
Highlights - England clinch series via DLS.
Rain ended any hope chance the West Indies had of leveling their ODI series against England after a wonderful innings from Evin Lewis
news - uk cricket
WATCH - Lewis' brilliant 176.
Evin Lewis has smashed 176 off 130 balls, the fourth-highest score by a West Indies batsman in ODIs
England v West Indies
4th ODI, The Oval
WATCH - More match highlights
Click here for more match clips from the fourth ODI
The Ashes 2017-18
England squad
Ashes squad
England news
Stokes retains vice-captaincy pending investigation
Ben Stokes suffered a fractured hand in the nightclub incident that led to his arrest in Bristol but has kept the vice-captaincy for now
The Ashes 2017-18
England squad
Surprised Vince feels Australia will suit his game
James Vince admits he has had an indifferent season but he is happy to concur with the selectors' view that he can succeed in Australian conditions
England
Cricket
Butcher: Can't quantify Stokes' importance.
If Ben Stokes is forced to miss the upcoming tour of Australia, Mark Butcher argues that England chances of success would look slim
India v Australia
4th ODI, Bengaluru
India v Australia
4th ODI, Bengaluru
India eye their maiden perfect ten
India have won their past nine ODIs, and have never had a 10-match winning streak before. They have a shot against Australia in Bengaluru
AUS in IND 2017-18
Brettig: Into the heart of Australia's collapses
Australia are becoming synonymous with batting collapses, a trend that leaves their middle order in doubt in the run-up to the home Ashes and also hints at a mindset problem
Cricket
Unprecedented rankings treble in India's sights.
India may find themselves as the world's No. 1 team in all three formats very soon if results in their matches, and other games over the next few months, go their way
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
1st Test, Abu Dhabi
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
1st Test, Abu Dhabi
Pakistan, Sri Lanka resume bout without heavyweights
Both teams have played 14 Tests against each other this decade, but how will they respond to the unfamiliar situation of not having familiar faces?
SL in UAE and PAK 2017-18
Pakistan's transition an advantage for SL bowling - Chandimal
The Sri Lanka captain believes a strong bowling attack can exploit Pakistan's unsettled batting order
Cricket
Cricket's new rule changes explained.
A revised set of playing conditions take effect from September 28; here's what you need to know
SA v Bangladesh
1st Test, Potchefstroom
South Africa v Bangladesh
1st Test, Potchefstroom
Bangladesh look to trip up SA's home season start
A battle between the two teams used to be uneven before 2015, but Bangladesh have realised it is not an impossible task to beat South Africa at home
South Africa
Cricket
Moonda: A check list for South Africa's batting unit
With AB de Villiers' return to the Test team a likelihood in the upcoming season, Temba Bavuma and Theunis de Bruyn may find themselves most vulnerable to losing a spot
Bangladesh tour of SA 2017-18
Batting selection dilemma for SA.
Firdose Moonda previews South Africa's first Test against Bangladesh at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
1st Test, Abu Dhabi
Pakistan
Cricket
Samiuddin: The signs of change in Pakistan's bowling strategy
Under Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan rarely wavered in fielding a spin-heavy attack in the UAE. The Tests against Sri Lanka could see a shift in that strategy, leaning towards more pace
Pakistan
Cricket
Sarfraz's Pakistan look to build on Misbah's reign
Pakistan's captain wants his team to "remember the good things" his predecessors did, and apply them to his "very young side"
South Africa's home season
South Africa v India 2018
South Africa's home season
South Africa v India 2018
Kingsmead not to host India Test
Cape Town, Centurion and Johannesburg were named as the venues for South Africa's three-match Test series against India
Warm-up techniques
Runorder
Is playing football the ideal way to warm-up for cricketers?
Shaun Tait, Amol Mazumdar, Sambit Bal, Cyrus Broacha & the team at ESPNcricinfo debate the idea
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England v West Indies
4th ODI, The Oval
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Miller: Stokes a marked man for the Ashes
Ben Stokes' appetite for self-destruction may have defined the parameters of the 2017-18 Ashes tour
England v West Indies
4th ODI, The Oval
Ben Stokes arrested over Bristol incident
Team-mate Alex Hales was also present and both players have been suspended for the fourth ODI against West Indies.
Four-day Tests
Runorder
Are four-day Tests the future of Test cricket?
Shaun Tait, Amol Mazumdar, Sambit Bal, Cyrus Broacha and the team at ESPNcricinfo debate the idea
ICC news
Cricket's new rules
Cricket's new rules
ICC news
Coming soon: limits on bat sizes, and red cards
What you need to know about the new rules in cricket that will take effect for all series beginning from September 28
ICC news
Rules revamp
How well do you know cricket's new rule changes?
Play the umpire and take our quiz
Cricket
'Red cards only for most serious misconduct like violence on field.'
The ICC's general manager Geoff Allardice takes us through the revised rules of the game
Returning home
Zimbabwe news
Returning home
Zimbabwe news
Jarvis leaves Lancashire to resume Zimbabwe career
Jarvis's return will be the completion of work started by Zimbabwe's convener of selectors Tatenda Taibu, to bring prominent internationals who chose to further their career elsewhere home
India v Australia
ODI series
ODI series
India v Australia
Finisher Stoinis hopes for room at the top
The allrounder's composure and his ability to contribute in all departments of the game are firming up his case to be part of the Ashes team, and his credentials as a top-order bat
AUS in IND 2017-18
3rd ODI, Indore
How India tamed the Maxwell monster
Glenn Maxwell has managed only 58 runs in the first three ODIs while falling three times to Yuzvendra Chahal. What are the cunning plans behind India's success against him?
SA v Bangladesh
Test series
Series preview
SA v Bangladesh
Isam: Chance to do more than settle for home wins
While officials have suggested that winning at home is more vital than overseas results for Bangladesh as this stage, the players themselves have a lot to prove in South Africa
Pakistan news
Women's cricket
Sana Mir refuses to attend training camp
In an email to team-mates leaked on social media, the Pakistan offspinner said she could not continue in the current set up
England news
Women's Ashes
England call up Ecclestone in bid to regain Ashes
The left-arm spinner replaced Beth Langston as only change to the squad that won the Women's World Cup in July
India v Australia
3rd ODI, Indore
India
A rising star
'Hardik has turned his career around' - Dravid
The India A coach says the allrounder is now capable of tailoring his game to different situations, and is on his way to becoming an 'all-weather player'
India
Cricket
Has Pandya ended India's search for a seam-bowling allrounder?
Editor's Picks
Ask Steven
Who has a higher Test batting average than Don Bradman?
Steven Lynch answers your trivia and stats questions
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
Test series, UAE
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
Test series, UAE
'We are sick and tired of talking about transition' - Pothas
The Sri Lanka interim coach is hoping his team finally goes past the "learning phase" in the Test series against Pakistan, and starts getting the results it is after
England v West Indies
4th Royal London ODI, The Oval
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Plunkett takes pleasure in ruining the crowd's fun
In a run-laden ODI at Bristol, Liam Plunkett's 5 for 52 applied an effective brake to West Indies' chase
Cricket
'I'd love to go to the Ashes, but I can't see it happening.'
Despite an injury to Toby Roland-Jones, Liam Plunkett doubts his chances of getting on the plane to Australia.
England v WI highlights
3rd ODI, Bristol (US, WI only)
Cricket
Highlights - Moeen's 53-ball ton fires England.
Outstanding performances from Moeen Ali and Liam Plunkett secure a 124-run victory over West Indies in the third Royal London ODI at Bristol
West Indies v England
3rd ODI, Bristol
WATCH - More highlights from the third ODI
Pakistan news
Change of personnel
Pakistan
Cricket
Coles appointed Pakistan women's head coach
His first assignment in charge will be in the UAE, where Pakistan host New Zealand for three ODIs and four T20Is later this year
Editor's Picks
Quiz
Who has been not-out 67 times in Tests?
Find out in our latest quiz
India v Australia
3rd ODI, Indore
AUS in IND 2017-18
Pandya, spinners clinch series; India rise to No. 1
Aaron Finch's 124 was in vain as Australia lost 5 for 77 in their last 14 overs and, eventually, the match by five wickets
AUS in IND 2017-18
Agarkar: India did everything right today.
Ajit Agarkar, Shaun Tait and the ESPNcricinfo staff talk about India's comprehensive win over Australia in the 3rd ODI
USA Cricket
New governing body logo
New American governing body branded as USA cricket
The new organisation, whose logo was unveiled on Sunday, aims to take cricket into the mainstream, and not just to the expat communities
Squad announcement
NZ tour of India 2017-18
Squad announcement
NZ tour of India 2017-18
NZ leave out Neesham, Broom for India ODIs
The pair have not been named in the initial squad of nine named by coach Mike Hesson, with six players set to be picked from the New Zealand A squad currently touring India
World T20
10 years of T20 World Cups
India
Cricket
Agarkar: Wore our winners' medals through the night.
Ajit Agarkar and Irfan Pathan recall the the evening of their World T20 triumph in 2007
World T20
10 years of T20 World Cups
Quiz - Do you remember the 2007 World T20?
Cricket's first global T20 tournament was ten years ago. Test your memory
Sri Lanka
Anti-corruption probe
Sri Lanka
Anti-corruption probe
ICC launches corruption probe in Sri Lanka
The ICC's ACU has launched an investigation even as the players, including captains Dinesh Chandimal and Upul Tharanga, urged SLC to probe the 'baseless allegations' reportedly made by former selector Pramodaya Wickremasinghe
Editor's Picks
Jon Hotten
Is this the last England will see of Gayle?
He goes out as he came in, demanding to be watched (but not heard)
Pakistan Test Squad
Pakistan v SL 2017-18
Pakistan Test Squad
Pakistan v SL 2017-18
Pakistan pick Sohail, Salahuddin to plug batting gap
The pair are likely to attempt to fill the middle-order gap in the post-MisYou era, while the bowling has been bolstered with the inclusion of uncapped fast bowler Mir Hamza in the Test team
Pakistan
Cricket
Butt moves a step closer to international comeback
Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq is impressed with the opener's form and fitness since his return from his spot-fixing ban, and has indicated that he will soon be picked for Pakistan A
India v Australia
3rd ODI, Indore
India v Australia
Batting adjustments
Rahane working on mindset after chat with Tendulkar
Ajinkya Rahane believes mental preparation is the key in a team that rates versatility
India
Cricket
Hardik Pandya's six appeal.
The allrounder is coming close to bossing a group of players who are known for their six-hitting ability
USA news
Looking ahead
United States of America
Cricket
Attitude of juniors set the stage for Auty Cup win - Dassanayake
After winning the Auty Cup last week after 26 years, USA players and staff discuss the shift in the team's attitude and talk of what lies ahead for the side
World Cup 2019
Qualification scenarios
West Indies
Cricket
Windies CEO still upbeat about World Cup qualification
Focus on white-ball needs as team builds towards qualification tournament in 2018
Cricket
How West Indies can qualify for the World Cup.
Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Ireland, as well as a few top Associates, will compete with the two-time World Cup winners in next year's Qualifiers
Injury news
Ashes tour
Injury news
Ashes series
Roland-Jones' Ashes hopes in tatters
Toby Roland-Jones seems certain to miss the Ashes after being diagnosed with a stress fracture of the lower back
England
Cricket
England's Ashes batting battle.
Take a look at the leading candidates to fill the gaps in England's batting line-up in Australia
Editor's Picks
Tim Wigmore
Is bowling more valuable than batting in T20?
It may seem contrary to popular opinion, but the numbers say so
SA v Bangladesh
Squad for first Test
Four-day Tests
South Africa v Zimbabwe
CSA's four-day Test plan likely to be approved
The Boxing Day match between South Africa and Zimbabwe - a day-night fixture over four days - is likely to be given Test status by the ICC
Cricket
Will four-day Tests have enough time for results?
Ajit Agarkar and Shaun Tait discuss the viability of the proposal made by CSA
Bangladesh in SA
SA squad for first Test
South Africa
South Africa v Bangladesh
An exciting young opener, a potential leader
Aiden Markram has led South Africa's Under-19s to a World Cup title and recently took over the reins of his first-class franchise. Many believe the 22-year-old could one day captain the Test team too
Bangladesh in South Africa
SA squad for first Test
Aiden Markram set for South Africa debut
South Africa have added Wayne Parnell as an extra allrounder to the 13-man squad for the first Test against Bangladesh in Potchefstroom
Australia in India 2017-18
Cricket
Australia in India
T20 internationals
Pat Cummins to skip India T20Is
The fast bowler will return home after the fifth ODI, as Australia monitor his workload ahead of the Sheffield Shield and the Ashes
Runorder
Tait, Pathan on ODI greats
Is Kohli up there with Tendulkar and Richards in ODIs?
Zimbabwe news
Support staff update
Zimbabwe news
Support staff update
Zimbabwe Cricket unlikely to renew contract with Ntini
The former South Africa quick could be released from his post as Zimbabwe bowling coach even before his contract expires in January 2018
CSA XI v Bangladesh
Tour match, 3rd day
Bangladesh
Tour match, 3rd day
Sabbir, Kayes warm up with fifties
The match ended in a draw after both teams decided the home side will not bat in their second innings with more than two hours of play left on the final day
Pakistan Super League
Multan Sultans news
Pakistan
PSL news
Moody joins Multan Sultans staff
The former Australia allrounder is also the head coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and Rangpur Riders in the BPL
Editor's Picks
Numbers Game
Who are the best ODI chasers of them all?
Another look at the batsmen with the best record in ODI chases, taking into account relative strike rates, runs per innings, and percentage of team runs scored
Top Headlines
- Kingsmead not to host India Test
- Stokes suffers 'minor fracture', retains vice-captaincy
- Vince recalled, Stokes included in Ashes squad
- Philander ruled out of Bangladesh Tests
- Warner goes back to the bats he began with
- Shafiq's success is key to Pakistan's new era
- Kyle Jarvis leaves Lancashire for Zimbabwe
- Stokes arrested over Bristol incident
Stokes, Hales suspended for fourth WI ODI
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