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England recall Ahmed in three-spinner line-up for third Pakistan Test

England have recalled Rehan Ahmed as part of a three-pronged spin attack for the series-deciding third Test against Pakistan on a "raked" pitch"

Are spinning pitches Bazball's kryptonite?

As Pakistan and England prepare for the series-deciding third Test in Rawalpindi, Sky Sports' Michael Atherton asks, "are spinning pitches Bazball's kryptonite?"

Warner offers retirement U-turn ahead of Australia's Test series vs India

David Warner has said he is ready to come out of retirement if Australia need an opener for the Test series against India.

Rawalpindi image shows fans, heaters, windbreaks in use on third Test pitch

An image captured at Rawalpindi has shown fans and heaters on the playing surface as Pakistan seek to wear the pitch ahead of the third Test against England.

Rugby and cricket among sports dropped from 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rugby and cricket are amongst the sports that have been axed from a scaled-down version of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Sky Sports' Women's T20 World Cup team of the tournament

Following New Zealand's triumphant victory at the Women's T20 World Cup 2024, we have put together our team of the tournament.

Buttler to miss England vs West Indies ODI series with Livingstone to lead side

England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will miss the upcoming one-day international series against West Indies after a setback in his injury recovery.

England's Knight cleared to play after Women's T20 World Cup injury

England captain Heather Knight has been cleared to play after pulling up injured during her side's Women's T20 World Cup loss to West Indies.

Women's cricket the winner as New Zealand upset the odds

New Zealand emerged as shock T20 World Cup winners, proving the women's game is about more than just Australia, England and India.

New Zealand see off South Africa to win first T20 World Cup title

An Amelia Kerr-inspired New Zealand are Women's T20 World Cup champions for the first time after inflicting a second successive defeat in the final on South Africa.

What next after England slump in big game again?

What next for Heather Knight's side after the group-stage exit at the Women's T20 World Cup, with England's wait for another global title extending?

Women's T20 World Cup on Sky Sports: All results and highlights

Relive all the results, reports and storylines from the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE, where New Zealand made history by winning the event for the first time.

New Zealand end 36-year wait for Test win in India

New Zealand secured an eight-wicket win for their first Test victory in India since 1988 as the Black Caps took a 1-0 lead in the series in Bengaluru.

Gabba dropped as host of Ashes opener for first time in 40 years

Perth will host the opening Test match of an Ashes series for the first time next year, with the Gabba dropped for the first time in over four decades.

Cox in line for England Test debut in NZ with Smith set to miss part of tour

Jordan Cox is being primed for a Test debut in New Zealand before Christmas, with Jamie Smith set to miss part of the tour for the birth of his first child.

ECB bans transgender women from top two tiers of women's domestic cricket

Transgender women will be unable to feature in the top two tiers of the new women's domestic structure or the women's Hundred competition, the ECB has announced.