Interviews
- Ferreira relishes 'heater' role as Invincibles' six-hitter-in-chief August 29, 2025South African's ability to go hard from ball one has produced eye-popping returns from just 69 balls this tournament
- Hundred squads face 2026 'reset' in bid for competitive balance August 28, 2025Managing director Vikram Banerjee on tournament's challenges ahead of transformative sixth edition
- Dhull 'not thinking too far ahead' as he tries to make up for lost time August 25, 2025A year after his surgery to repair a hole in his heart, Yash Dhull has had a fruitful DPL campaign and is gung-ho about continuing his comeback
- Australia's next opener? Weatherald enjoying cricket 'like I did as a kid' August 22, 2025The opener has emerged from some hugely challenging periods in his life to be in the mix for the Ashes
- Marcus Trescothick: 'I want to see what franchise cricket is all about' August 21, 2025Anxiety battle restricted T20 playing opportunities, but new dawn beckons as batting coach at Southern Brave
- Gardner picks up little cues and tips on oppositions in Hundred before ODI World Cup August 20, 2025The Australia allrounder talks about her fitness and diet regimes, gearing up for the ODI World Cup and her captaincy stint in the ongoing Hundred
- 'The best of both worlds' - Tim Southee enjoying player/coach transition August 19, 2025New Zealand legend on novelty of coaching England's men and trying to dismiss them in same summer
- Not retired, or dropped: Stoinis has unfinished T20 business for Australia August 14, 2025The allrounder is now a T20 freelancer and struck a deal with the selectors to miss the West Indies and South Africa series
- Imran Tahir: 'It doesn't matter how good you are, you always learn about the game every single day' August 12, 2025At 46, the ageless wonder leggie still has what it takes in T20. He talks about his success with Guyana and what keeps him ticking
- Nayar's UP Warriorz mission: raise skills, amplify mindsets, bring WPL glory August 10, 2025As the new head coach of the franchise, Nayar reflects on the landscape ahead in the women's game
Cricket Latest
- Munro and Pooran power Knight Riders to the top of the table August 30, 2025Barbados Royals stay rooted to the bottom of the table after their third loss in four games
- Vijay Shankar makes last-minute move away from Tamil Nadu August 30, 2025TN are facing a tough build-up to the start of the new season with their main spinners Sai Kishore and Ajith Ram injured
- Salman and Rauf too good for Afghanistan in tri-series opener August 30, 2025Salman made a 36-ball 53 not out before Rauf's four-wicket haul, including a double-wicket maiden, sealed Afghanistan's fate
- Madushanka seals thriller with last-over hat-trick August 29, 2025Raza had valiantly revived Zimbabwe's chase through the middle overs but he could not take them over the line
- Craig Ervine ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka with calf strain August 29, 2025Sean Williams takes over as Zimbabwe captain in Craig Ervine's absence
- Bradman baggy green bought for over $400,000 August 29, 2025The National Museum of Australia has acquired the cap, one of just 11 worn by Bradman known to exist
- Darwin Test return looms in CA's 'ideal' scenario for Bangladesh series August 29, 2025The two-match series is due to take place next August with venues in northern Queensland also in the running to host
- Kings rise to No. 1 after Shamsi, Seifert and Charles make short work of Patriots August 29, 2025The defeat, despite Mohammad Rizwan's battling unbeaten 60 off 41 balls, left St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at No. 5 on the points table
- Roy, Overton star as Southern Brave seal fourth spot in thriller August 28, 2025Welsh Fire condemned to wooden spoon once again despite best efforts of Kohler-Cadmore
- Rashid calls for calm between Afghanistan-Pakistan fans ahead of tri-series opener August 28, 2025Clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan supporters had marred a game between the two sides in Sharjah in 2022
David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd
- DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD: Why Rehan Ahmed is England's golden ticket to win the Ashes August 5, 2025With his numbers, Rehan Ahmed is not a hunch or a wildcard pick. Yes, Australia will be a challenge, but he will not be overwhelmed by the occasion.
- How Ben Stokes should prepare for the Oval Test and my pick from each team in a dream XI: BUMBLE AT THE TEST July 27, 2025DAVID LLOYD AT OLD TRAFFORD:: England found it hard-going on the final day of the fourth Test against India, toiling away but failing to find the wickets needed to win the game.
- Joe Root is heading for top spot and why it's not all about spin - particularly at Old Trafford: BUMBLE AT THE TEST July 25, 2025DAVID LLOYD AT OLD TRAFFORD: England are in a commanding position at the end of day three of the fourth Test against India , leading by 186 runs and wickets still in hand.
- Rules should be brought in to stop time wasting and England must be alarmed from a batting viewpoint: BUMBLE ON THE TEST July 25, 2025DAVID LLOYD: Bryson Carse impressed late on as England kept their hopes of overcoming India alive. India need 135 runs to win following a captivating conclusion to the fourth day.
- Jofra Archer brings the X-factor and Washington Sundar will learn from his comments: BUMBLE ON THE TEST July 14, 2025DAVID LLOYD: England secured an impressive victory by 22 runs against India on the final day of the third test. Mail Sport presents the latest edition of BUMBLE ON THE TEST.
- The England star who could be boosted up the batting order and why Lord's are struggling to get the crowd in: BUMBLE AT THE TEST July 12, 2025DAVID LLOYD AT LORD'S: After a tightly-fought second day at Lord's which saw visitors India close on 145-3, Mail Sport delivers its latest edition of BUMBLE AT THE TEST.
Nasser Hussain
- There is more to Mohammed Siraj than England's nickname for him - he is a born entertainer with skill, heart and passion, writes NASSER HUSSAIN August 4, 2025NASSER HUSSAIN: India ended up winning the two games that their premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah didn't play, and the reason for that was because of one man, really - Mohammed Siraj.
- Punters denied fitting finale as cricket shoots itself in the foot - NASSER HUSSAIN August 3, 2025NASSER HUSSAIN: I still can't shake the feeling that cricket shot itself in the foot by playing by the rules. In situations like that, I just wish there was some flexibility.
- The skilful and consistent bowler England MUST pick for the Ashes in Australia, writes NASSER HUSSAIN August 1, 2025NASSER HUSSAIN: The Gus Atkinson we have witnessed in this Test match is the version we saw when he first broke into the England side last summer - and one that should be in the Ashes XI.
- Liam Dawson and Jofra Archer didn't hit the spot against India - and why a final Test rejig is needed for England, writes NASSER HUSSAIN July 27, 2025NASSER HUSSAIN: After lunch on the fifth day, Archer didn't hit the top of off stump enough, and Dawson didn't hit the rough enough.
- India's performance has been littered with mistakes by captain Shubman Gill - this England series is an example of how five matches can grind you down, writes NASSER HUSSAIN July 25, 2025NASSER HUSSAIN AT OLD TRAFFORD: They were hampered by injuries, forcing their hand in selection and Rishabh Pant has fractured his foot - but they haven't helped themselves.
- Ben Stokes is bowling more consistently than ever - this series proves that when fit the England captain is one of the great all-rounders, writes NASSER HUSSAIN July 24, 2025NASSER HUSSAIN: Against India, I cannot remember Stokes bowling a bad spell. He has been England's best bowler in the series. He now has 16 wickets, the most he has taken in a series.
Analysis
- Teammates separate Digvesh Rathi and former KKR captain amid heated exchange in DPL 2025 match [Watch] August 30, 2025South Delhi Superstarz leggie Digvesh Rathi engaged in a heated altercation with West Delhi Lions captain and former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star Nitish Rana during the Eliminator match of the Del
- "I really love the way he plays" - Suresh Raina names his next version ahead of 2025 Asia Cup August 30, 2025Ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup, Suresh Raina was asked to name a Team India batter who he thinks could be his next version.
- Ground staff sets pitch on fire after rain in Namibia vs Scotland World Cup League 2 match [In Picture] August 30, 2025Ground staff unusually set the pitch on fire after rain before the start of the ICC World Cup League 2 match between Namibia and Scotland at the Maple Leaf North-West Ground in King City, Ontario.
- "Chakke ne hi jitaya hai" - Former India star's blunt response to controversial comment on 2011 World Cup win August 30, 2025Former India batter Suresh Raina was recently asked about MS Dhoni's 2011 World Cup-winning six.
- "Ro-Ko should play the 50-over World Cup" - Former Team India star makes big statement on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma’s ODI future August 30, 2025Former cricketer Suresh Raina believes Team India's senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should play in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- "Pagal awara Kutto se darna hota" - Mohammad Shami's estranged wife shares cryptic post after pacer's recent interview August 30, 2025Team India pacer Mohammad Shami's estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, shared a cryptic social media post after the veteran cricketer's recent interview.
Cricket Latest
- Munro and Pooran power Knight Riders to the top of the table August 30, 2025Barbados Royals stay rooted to the bottom of the table after their third loss in four games
- Vijay Shankar makes last-minute move away from Tamil Nadu August 30, 2025TN are facing a tough build-up to the start of the new season with their main spinners Sai Kishore and Ajith Ram injured
- Salman and Rauf too good for Afghanistan in tri-series opener August 30, 2025Salman made a 36-ball 53 not out before Rauf's four-wicket haul, including a double-wicket maiden, sealed Afghanistan's fate
- Madushanka seals thriller with last-over hat-trick August 29, 2025Raza had valiantly revived Zimbabwe's chase through the middle overs but he could not take them over the line
- Craig Ervine ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka with calf strain August 29, 2025Sean Williams takes over as Zimbabwe captain in Craig Ervine's absence
- Bradman baggy green bought for over $400,000 August 29, 2025The National Museum of Australia has acquired the cap, one of just 11 worn by Bradman known to exist
Cricket Blogs
- Delhi boys Rana and Rathi in ugly face off in DPL game August 30, 2025
- Seventeen years later, Bhajji-Sreesanth slapgate footage in public domain August 29, 2025This week, a never-before-seen video clip of the incident resurfaced, courtesy Lalit Modi
- Issy Wong explains why pizzas come in square boxes August 29, 2025
- When Wasim Akram got bricked August 26, 2025
- Who is the best keeper in India? Ruturaj Gaikwad has an intriguing answer August 22, 2025
- Speed thrills, but what about the beauty of the perfect slower ball? August 20, 2025Good change-up deliveries will always have a place in a fast bowler's armoury
Latest from The Guardian UK
- County cricket’s restructure: what is being proposed and how will it work? August 30, 2025The County Championship could be transformed with a 12-team top division split into two pools of sixIt feels symptomatic of English cricket’s dysfunctional nature that, having started the summer with five different options for a restructured County Championship, the 18 first-class chairs will conclude a tortuous process next week with a sixth on the table. […]
- Oval Invincibles search for three-peat as Hundred approaches finish line August 29, 2025Stability has helped defending men’s champions while Southern Brave women have a 100% record to preserveIf we have learned anything about the Hundred as we near the end of its fifth season it is that people will see in it whatever they wish to. So Adam Zampa’s last-minute arrival in the Oval Invincibles squad from […]
- Andrew Flintoff says: ‘I didn’t know if I had it in me to carry on’ after Top Gear crash August 28, 2025‘Cricket is a bit safer’ says former England captain Flintoff was injured in crash in December 2022 Andrew Flintoff has said he “didn’t know if I had it in me to carry on” after his crash at the Top Gear test track.The 47-year-old was speaking on Freddie Flintoff’s Field Of Dreams: Ultimate Test, the third […]
- Usman Khawaja says Labor has been ‘100% too slow’ to ban gambling ads to protect children August 28, 2025Australian cricketer says the normalisation of gambling in sport for young people is ‘scary and dangerous’ as government continues to sit on reformsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian cricketer Usman Khawaja says the Albanese government has been “100% too slow” to ban […]
Number’s Game
- The curious cases of Shafiq and Karunaratne September 13, 2021Both were prolific in the recently concluded Pakistan-Sri Lanka series, but their overall Test careers is a strange mix of excellence and mediocrity
- A year of decisive results in Test cricket September 13, 2021Despite the draw in Bulawayo, 2017 has seen a new high in terms of Test matches that have had decisive results
- The Hasan Ali factor in Pakistan's bowling attack September 13, 2021Pakistan's pace attack has enjoyed a superb year in ODIs in 2017, and the biggest reason for that has been the emergence of Hasan Ali
- Can the away Rahane come home please? September 13, 2021He has been outstanding on tours, but his average at home has dropped to less than 37; the difference between the two is among the highest in Test history
- Australia's top order versus England's lower order September 13, 2021Australia have the home advantage, but most of the other numbers between the two teams are pretty similar over the last 18 months
- Will Rohit Sharma dominate his favourite opponents again? September 13, 2021He has been on an incredible run spree against Australia in recent years, and his superb numbers of late suggest he will have another fine series against them
- A smashing start to T20Is in 2018 September 13, 2021The average T20I run rate in 2018 so far is 8.87, the highest among all years so far
Be Kind, Rewind
- The greatest over of them all? September 13, 2021Many people can recall outstanding deliveries, such as Shane Warne's'ball of the century' to Mike Gatting at Old Trafford in 1993
- Absent... in prison September 13, 2021The England allrounder who missed a summer after being sent down
- Back from the dead September 13, 2021The story of Harry Lee, an England batsman who played a Test match after being declared officially dead
- The kid who was competition to Bradman September 13, 2021The player who many thought was a better batsman than the greatest of them all
- The start of something very special September 13, 2021The 16-year-old WG Grace made an impact in his very first match 150 years ago
- The earring that upset the MCC September 13, 2021When the selection of Derek Pringle ruffled feathers
- The dirt in the pocket affair September 13, 2021It seems extraordinary to recall now, given all the seismic scandals that have clawed away at the integrity of cricket over the past decade, but at the start of the 1990s, there was no issue more emotive than ball-tampering