Nathan Lyon: Australia spinner’s deal at Hampshire cancelled
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon’s deal to play part of the 2020 season at Hampshire is cancelled amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Lord’s groundsman continues to work all hours despite season delay
Lord’s should have hosted the start of a new County Championship season this weekend, but groundsman Karl McDermott is one of just a few still allowed inside the Home of Cricket.
Ashes quiz: How well do you remember Stokes’ Headingley Test?
It was the match made famous by Ben Stokes’ heroics. But just how much can you recall from the epic third Ashes Test last summer?
Five years on, we remember the ‘simply marvellous’ man that was Richie Benaud
Five years ago, on April 10, 2015, one of Australia’s most iconic voices fell silent. Richie Benaud was a fine cricketer, a simply superb commentator, and a great man.
Australian Cricket team ‘out of control’ for years before ball tampering scandal
When Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft went into hiding after being whacked with their ball-tampering suspensions, the cricket world was left with questions.
‘I didn’t have a clue how to play him’: The no-name quick who made Taylor his bunny
Australian cricketing legend Mark Taylor has revealed the unknown quick that he had absolutely no idea how to face in his decorated career.
Paine rubbishes Clarke’s claim Test side ‘sucked up’ to Kohli to protect IPL deals
Former Test captain Michael Clarke accused Australia’s 2018-19 side of ‘sucking up’ to Virat Kohli and India to safeguard IPL deals and now the current skipper has fired back.
England v West Indies looking ‘less and less likely’ in June
The staging of England’s home Tests against West Indies in June is looking “less and less likely”, says director of cricket Ashley Giles.
Ashley Giles admits England are unlikely to play again until July
Giles says players have ‘no excuses’ not to stay fit in lockdownTest and one-day sides could play at same time to ease backlogAshley Giles has said England players have “no excuses” not to stay fit during lockdown but that their need for four weeks of …
Pat Cummins backs IPL behind closed doors
Australia bowler Pat Cummins says he would support the Indian Premier League being played behind closed doors if it is not safe for fans to attend matches.
Shaun Udal: Ex-England spinner fears Parkinson’s deterioration
Shaun Udal fears his Parkinson’s may seriously deteriorate after the coronavirus pandemic forced the NHS to suspend his treatment.
Gloucestershire: County expect to break even if no cricket played in 2020
Gloucestershire expect to be able to break even this year even if no cricket is played due to the coronavirus pandemic
Australia and Bangladesh make ‘regrettable’ call to postpone tour
Australia’s Test tour of Bangladesh in June has been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Don’t let the facts get in the way of good self-promotion’: Cricket Victoria responds after Dean Jones’ radio tirade
Cricket Victoria’s cricket performance boss Shaun Graf has responded to Dean Jones’ scathing attack on the organisation.
‘Stick that where the sun doesn’t shine’: The email from selectors that fuelled Clarke’s greatest knock
617 minutes, 468 balls, 39 fours, 329 runs – a masterful display from Michael Clarke which broke records but almost didn’t happen.