Former Australian paceman Paul Reiffel has been promoted to the International Cricket Council’s 12-man elite panel of umpires. Reiffel, who became an international umpire five years ago, becomes the fourth …

Captain Brendon McCullum reserved praise for young pair Corey Anderson and Hamish Rutherford after New Zealand beat England by five runs in a high-scoring first Twenty20 international in London. Chasing …

Regretful thoughts have plagued Chris Rogers over the years, but the recalled batsman is now ready to leave the past behind and embrace the fear he holds for the coming …

Experienced officials Asad Rauf and Billy Bowden have been dropped from the International Cricket Council’s panel of elite umpires. Pakistani official Rauf, on the elite list since 2006, was stood …

Captain Michael Clarke has been named to play in Australia’s opening Ashes tour game against Somerset in Taunton starting on Wednesday. Clarke hasn’t played a match since the third Test …

Only time will tell whether Cricket Australia have moved swiftly enough to save their Ashes ship from sinking, but Darren Lehmann’s appointment as coach ensured the underdogs fired the important …

Australia’s Ashes campaign has hit rock-bottom according to punters after the sacking of coach Micky Arthur. $200 ASHES SERIES FREE BET “The punters have been throwing their money on the …

With his leadership credentials questioned following the sacking of coach Mickey Arthur, Australian captain Michael Clarke says there’s nothing more he could have done to be with his teammates during …

There’s nothing subtle about Darren Lehmann. Not in appearance and certainly not at training. There’s no blending into the background with Boof at net sessions. No standing behind the batsmen …

Only time will tell whether Cricket Australia have moved swiftly enough to save their Ashes ship from sinking, but Darren Lehmann’s appointment as coach ensured the underdogs fired the important …

England selectors announced on Monday that rising star Joe Root was the best opening partner for captain Alastair Cook at the moment as they left Nick Compton out of their …

Winners India provided five players in the Champions Trophy team of the tournament announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday. World Cup holders India added another 50-over title …

Pakistan’s interim cricket chief said on Monday he would ask the sport’s governing body to reduce a five-year ban against promising fast bowler Mohammad Aamer for spot-fixing. Aamer, regarded as …

Darren Lehmann says the ongoing problems plaguing Australian cricket will end with his appointment as head coach. Lehmann said Australia could still win the Ashes, despite the tumultuous events so …

Australian captain Michael Clarke says his decision to resign as a selector had nothing to do with the impact his role was having on team morale. Clarke said players respected …

Darren Lehmann’s first media conference as Australian coach was enough time to make it clear why he had been rushed into the position just 16 days out from the start …

A dignified Mickey Arthur has accepted his sacking as Australian cricket coach and refuses to blame ill-disciplined players for his demise. Arthur bravely fronted a media conference in Bristol on …

Pakistan have conceded their next two cricket series will be held at neutral venues, inviting bids to host South Africa and Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates. Officials had …