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England seamers lead fightback vs New Zealand

England's seamers took charge on day one of the third and final Test against New Zealand, taking nine wickets as the hosts slipped from 105-0 to 315-9 in Hamilton.

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.

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.

Which England players are involved in WPL auction?

We look at why Heather Knight, Lauren Filer, Sophia Dunkley and more could be of interest to the five franchises at the WPL auction.

Seventeen England players awarded central ECB contracts

The 17 players awarded central contracts by the England and Wales Cricket Board have been confirmed with seven players awarded two-year deals.

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 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.

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.

County cricket ins and outs 2025

Keep up to speed with all the signings, departures and overseas players in county cricket for the 2025 season.

Seven Sky Sports podcasts shortlisted for Sports Podcast Awards

Seven Sky Sports podcasts have been shortlisted across eight categories in the 2025 Sports Podcast Awards.

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.

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.

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?

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.