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Pietermaritzburg-born Phillips hits ton to power NZ past India in Auckland
South African-born Glenn Phillips lit up Auckland with a T20 century as New Zealand got the better of India in the fourth match.
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Jersey Crush Denmark by 72 Runs in Nairobi Challenge League Clash
Jonty Jenner and Josh Lawrenson led the way as Jersey cruised past Denmark in Nairobi to bag a commanding Challenge League win.
Moondra's Record 6-26 Flattens Namibia and Forces a Series Decider
Ireland seamer Jai Moondra tore through Namibia with record-breaking figures of 6-26 to level the five-match ODI series on African soil.
Proteas Bat All Day, Set Up Blockbuster Cape Town Finale vs Australia
South Africa batted through day four to push the decisive Test against Australia into a last-day showdown at Newlands.
Rickelton and Mulder tons leave Australia chasing 288 in Cape Town
Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder hit centuries to drag South Africa back into the third Test, leaving Australia 288 to chase for the series.
Newlands Awaits: Proteas and Australia Fight for the Series on Day Four
With the series on the line in Cape Town, South Africa and Australia resume under clear skies at Newlands for a decisive fourth day.
Namibia Take On Ireland in Windhoek for Fourth ODI Showdown
Africa's cricket flag flies in Windhoek as Namibia and Ireland meet in the fourth one-day international of their series.
Jimmy Anderson, 44, Refuses to Quit and Heads to Rome for T10 Role
Dropped by Lancashire after 25 years, England great Jimmy Anderson is not retiring and will captain and co-own the Napoli Knights in a T10 event.
Jimmy Anderson Is Without a County: Is This the End for a Bowling Great?
England's greatest Test wicket-taker has no county home, and the question of whether one of cricket's longest careers is over is getting louder.
Weatherley Commits to Hampshire Until 2028 After Blast Run-Scoring Surge
Hampshire have locked in batter Joe Weatherley on a new deal through the 2028 season, rewarding one of the Blast's most productive run-makers.
Ben Duckett's Century Sends England Out of the Tri-Series on a High
England closed out their tri-series with a win, and centurion Ben Duckett is the man in the spotlight after a big knock at the top of the order.
Duckett smashes 167, Dawson snares four as England sign off with win
Ben Duckett's brilliant 167 and Liam Dawson's four wickets gave England a victory over Sri Lanka to close out the tri-series on a high.
Lyon Bowls Bavuma Late as Australia Seize Edge in Cape Town Decider
Temba Bavuma fell to a Nathan Lyon beauty just before stumps, leaving South Africa 140 for 4 and clinging to a slim 40-run lead in the series decider.
Duckett's 167 and Dawson's four-for sink Sri Lanka in Lahore thriller
Ben Duckett's epic 167 and Liam Dawson's late wickets rescued England from another Sri Lankan chase, despite a 118 from Pavan Rathnayake.
Proteas Gift Australia Control in Cape Town With Reckless Top-Order Collapse
South Africa's top order handed Australia a clear path to a series win in Cape Town, and the Proteas now face hard questions at home.
Proteas' Top Order Gifts Australia the Upper Hand in Cape Town
Reckless dismissals from South Africa's top order have handed Australia a firm grip on the series in Cape Town.
Zimbabwe Face Afghanistan Again in Sharjah T20I Showdown
Zimbabwe's Chevrons take on Afghanistan in the second T20I in Sharjah, a test of Africa's cricket nerve against one of the format's sharpest sides.
Fernando Opens With a Maiden as Sri Lanka and England Meet in Lahore
Asitha Fernando's first over to Banton and Duckett went for nothing, and Banton nearly edged it to slip as the tri-series finale got under way in Lahore.
Proteas Chase Series Glory at Newlands as Australia Edge Ahead
South Africa host the series decider in Cape Town, but Australia lead by one run with six wickets in hand heading into day three.
David Boon takes CA's hot seat as losses loom and BBL sale beckons
Former Test No 3 David Boon steps in as interim Cricket Australia chair, inheriting years of losses, cost cuts and the BBL privatisation push.
Carey and Inglis rescue Australia as Cape Town Test tilts away from Proteas
Josh Inglis and Alex Carey lifted Australia to 330-4, edging ahead of South Africa's 329 after a day of double strikes and rebuilds in Cape Town.
Labuschagne Slumps to New Low as Australia's Young Guns Fire in South Africa
Labuschagne's slump hit a new low, but Australia's fresh faces stepped up to put the tourists in a strong spot in South Africa's decisive Test.
Essex keeper George Bell feared the end, then landed a permanent deal
Essex gloveman George Bell worried his pro career had hit a dead end, only for the county to bring him back on a permanent basis last week.
Marco Jansen Is the All-Rounder England and Australia Wish They Had
South Africa's 6ft 8in left-armer is setting the benchmark for Test all-rounders, and the sport's biggest powers are scrambling to find their own version.
Newlands Decides It: South Africa Face Australia's Shaky Batting Order
With the series finale at Newlands on day two, Australia's reshuffled lineup has more question marks than answers.
Two-Day Ashes Tests Cost Cricket Australia $20m as Deficits Loom
Short Ashes Tests burned a $20m hole in Cricket Australia's books, and the governing body now expects two lean years of deficits ahead.
Abhishek Sharma smashes 35-ball ton as India run down New Zealand
Abhishek Sharma's blistering 113 off 38 balls steers India past 199 in just 13.2 overs, leaving New Zealand shell-shocked.
West Indies Take On Bangladesh in Mirpur as Caribbean Test Quest Begins
The Caribbean's sons and daughters of the African diaspora open their Test battle against Bangladesh in Mirpur, where spin and patience decide everything.
Australia Hit Back Against Proteas to Spare Cummins Blushes
South Africa had the momentum in the third Test, but Australia's afternoon and evening fightback kept Pat Cummins out of an unwanted club, for now.
Starc's Six-Ball Blitz Drags Australia Back Into Cape Town Decider
South Africa raced to 140 without loss before Australia clawed back, bowling the hosts out for 329 on a wild opening day in Cape Town.
Namibia Beat Ireland by 63 Runs to Seize 2-1 ODI Series Lead
Namibia topple Ireland by 63 runs in the third ODI to go 2-1 up in the five-match series, with two games still to play.
Zimbabwe Take On Afghanistan in Sharjah T20I Opener
Zimbabwe's T20 side begins its series against Afghanistan in Sharjah, with the first match of the contest now on the books.
Madushanka's five-for sinks Pakistan, knocks England out of tri-series race
Dilshan Madushanka's career-best 5-34 bowled Pakistan out for 110 as Sri Lanka won by eight wickets and ended England's hopes of reaching the final.
Sri Lanka crush Pakistan by eight wickets, sink England's final hopes
Sri Lanka's eight-wicket demolition of Pakistan ends England's tri-series dream before Saturday's final.
Newlands Set for Showdown as Australia Weigh Big Changes in Cape Town
South Africa host Australia at Newlands in a series-deciding Test, with the tourists' batting collapse in Gqeberha forcing some tough selection calls.
Namibia Host Ireland in Windhoek as Third ODI Puts African Cricket on Show
Namibia take on Ireland in the third ODI in Windhoek, another big test for one of Africa's fastest-rising cricket nations.
Hose commits to Worcestershire with new deal through 2029
Worcestershire have locked in batter Adam Hose on a fresh three-year contract that keeps him at New Road until the end of the 2029 season.
Lancashire weigh Anderson farewell as fan anger grows
Lancashire are exploring a proper send-off for James Anderson as supporters voice frustration over how the bowler's exit from the club has played out.
Proteas Level Series, Now Australia Sweat on Smith Ahead of Newlands Decider
Australia will give Steve Smith every possible minute to prove his neck is right before the Cape Town series decider against the Proteas.
Jimmy Anderson Confirms Lancashire Exit After 25 Years at Old Trafford
England's all-time leading wicket-taker will leave Lancashire when his deal expires this year, with no new contract offered for 2027.
Anderson Gutted by Lancashire Exit but Won't Call Time on Career
England great James Anderson admits the sadness of his Lancashire release, yet refuses to confirm that his storied career is over.
Batty quits Surrey to join Chennai Super Kings' coaching staff
Gareth Batty swaps the county circuit for the IPL, leaving his Surrey head coach role to become Chennai Super Kings' assistant head coach.
Dawson: England Dressing Room Is Gutted After Back-to-Back ODI Defeats
Liam Dawson admits England are hurting after losses to Sri Lanka and Pakistan left their tri-series final hopes hanging by a thread.
TNT Sports Nears Live UK Rights for England's Australia Tour
TNT Sports is closing in on live UK coverage of England's white-ball tour of Australia, with Channel 5 also circling a free-to-air deal.
Usman Khawaja Hid Rheumatoid Arthritis Through His Entire Test Career
Even his best friend didn't know: Usman Khawaja explains why he played through pain and kept a career-threatening diagnosis to himself.
Pakistan Stun England by One Wicket in Lahore Thriller
Pakistan edge England by a single wicket in Lahore, and the reaction to a finish that had everything is still pouring in.
Shadab Khan's 113 Steals One-Wicket Win for Pakistan Over England
Shadab Khan hammered an unbeaten 113 from 154 for nine to send Pakistan into the tri-series final and leave England stunned.
Pakistan Steal Lahore Thriller as Last-Wicket Stand Stuns England
England watched a commanding position evaporate in Lahore as Pakistan's final pair pulled off a heist that will sting for a long time.
Pakistan go pink, borrowing South Africa's breast cancer kit idea
South Africa's pink-kit tradition travels to Pakistan, who swap green for pink against England in the tri-series to back breast cancer awareness.
South Africa Crush Australia as Selection Storm Brews Before Cape Town
South Africa's innings-and-31-run demolition in Gqeberha has left Australia's shaky batting order facing hard questions before the series decider.
Erasmus Smashes Unbeaten 156 as Namibia Level Ireland Series
Gerhard Erasmus produced a monster unbeaten 156 to drag Namibia level with Ireland at 1-1 in their five-match ODI series.
Spain's futuristic eco cricket ground sets sights on hosting a Test match
A sustainable stadium rising in Spain wants Test cricket one day, and it's a story emerging cricket regions like Africa can learn from.
Namibia Take On Ireland in Windhoek for Second ODI Showdown
Namibia host Ireland in the second ODI at Windhoek's FNB Cricket Ground, with Africa's rising cricket nation back on the global stage.
New Zealand and India Clash in Second T20I at Christchurch's Hagley Oval
New Zealand and India go head to head again in the second T20 International, with Hagley Oval set for another high-tempo showdown.
Megan Schutt Banned Two Matches Over Prescription Medication Breach
Australia's veteran strike bowler Megan Schutt has apologised after Cricket Australia handed her a two-match ban for a medication rules breach.
England Pile Up 429 in Rawalpindi and Still Lose to Sri Lanka
England posted 429 in Rawalpindi and still walked off beaten, as Sri Lanka won a record-breaking thriller nobody saw coming.
Daz Ahmed commits to Gloucestershire with extension through 2027
Gloucestershire have locked in Daaryoush 'Daz' Ahmed on a new deal that keeps him at the club until the end of the 2027 season.
Zimbabwe Chase Tri-Series Glory Against Afghanistan in Sharjah Final
Zimbabwe take on Afghanistan in the Sharjah ODI tri-series final, with African cricket's growth on full display and a trophy on the line.
Bavuma's Nine-Hour Masterpiece Shows Why Test Cricket Must Survive
Temba Bavuma's marathon innings is African excellence in its purest form, and a reminder of what cricket loses if the five-day game fades.
Dhir powers India past New Zealand in Christchurch T20 opener
India open their T20 series against New Zealand with a win in Christchurch, and Dhir is the name everyone is talking about.
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