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Atkinson and Potts show England there is life after Anderson

Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain believes Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson have shown England there is life after James Anderson, who retired from Test cricket earlier this year.

Gillespie resigns as Pakistan Test coach

Jason Gillespie has resigned from his role as Pakistan's Test head coach, with Aqib Javed appointed as his interim replacement the Pakistan Cricket Board have confirmed.

Bethell set for Big Bash stint, live on Sky Sports

Watch Jacob Bethell, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and a host of other English players in the Big Bash League, live on Sky Sports in January and February.

Farewell, Tim Southee: Bowling great, six-hitter and quiz answer

New Zealand's Tim Southee will bring the curtain down on a Test career of six-hitting and bowling excellence against England in Hamilton.

'Stokes as specialist batter takes away from him as cricketer'

Should Ben Stokes become a specialist batter? Sky Sports' Ian Ward believes it would take away from him as a cricketer.

England in charge after MacDonald-Gay sparks South Africa collapse

Ryana MacDonald-Gay's first Test wickets sparked a middle-order collapse as England hammered home their advantage on day two of their one-off match against South Africa.

Head and Smith's tons put Australia on top despite Bumrah's blitz

Travis Head and Steve Smith hit centuries on day two of the third Test against India to leave Australia in a commanding position despite a late blitz from Jasprit Bumrah.

Stokes keen to 'focus on the now' and avoid Ashes talk

England Test captain Ben Stokes says his side must focus "on the here and now" and played down talk of the looming 2025/26 Ashes series in Australia.

Brook replaces Root at top of rankings - but who is world's best?

Joe Root has labelled England team-mate Harry Brook "by far and away the best player in the world", while Michael Atherton believes it is "unquestionably" Root.

Dismal England suffer batting collapse against New Zealand

England suffered a dismal batting collapse on day two of the third and final Test as New Zealand powered to a commanding lead in Hamilton.

Beaumont inspires England to ODI series win over South Africa

Tammy Beaumont hit 65 not out to inspire England to a six-wicket victory over South Africa and clinch the ODI series 2-1.

Bouchier and Sciver-Brunt hundreds put England on top in one-off Test

Maia Bouchier hit a debut Test century and Nat Sciver-Brunt the fastest in women's Tests as England dominated day one of the one-off game against South Africa.

Dean 'didn't realise' she had taken hat-trick during ODI 'madness'

England spinner Charlie Dean says she did not realise she had taken a hat-trick amid a staggering South Africa collapse in the second ODI.

Archer's Test future hopes boosted following central contract extension

England's pace bowler Jofra Archer has had his contract extended boosting his hopes for involvement in the 2025 Ashes.

Carse's Ashes claim, Crawley's struggles and who bats No 3?

A series win secured over New Zealand, and with an Ashes tour of Australia a year away, what are the key talking points currently concerning this England Test team?

Bradman-esque Brook, but questions for Crawley - England player ratings

We rate England's players out of 10 after their series-clinching 323-run win over New Zealand in the second Test at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Rain wrecks day one of third Australia vs India Test

Rain largely wiped out day one of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane with only 13.2 overs bowled.

South Africa boost World Test Championship hopes with win vs Sri Lanka

South Africa have boosted their chances of qualifying for their first World Test Championship final after a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second and final Test.