Interviews
- Nathan Smith: 'It's nice to be in the same time zone, at least' June 15, 2026Allrounder on being one half of New Zealand cricket's power couple and the "coolest moment" of his career to date
- Issy Wong ditches reels for real life (and Cricinfo) as she gears up for her first World Cup June 11, 2026The England fast bowler talks about gaining fresh focus ahead of the home T20 World Cup
- Gurnoor Brar: 'I'm not here just to say I've played for India. I'm here to win tournaments' June 6, 2026The Punjab bowler has been called up to the national side, where he hopes his 6' 5" frame and the ability to swing the ball at pace will be points of difference
- Mominul Haque makes things happen his own quiet way June 4, 2026From anchoring the batting order to mentoring the next generation, the Bangladesh stalwart is working to strengthen the country's Test future
- The giraffe on skates who turned bouncer dealer: watch out England, it's Will O'Rourke June 4, 2026The fixer-upper New Zealand fast bowler is now at his best and has Lord's in his sights
- Jordan Cox: 'The things I've learned, I just couldn't turn it down' June 3, 2026Essex batter on RCB title win, time in the nets with Virat Kohli and seizing his chance with England
- Tom Latham: 'We talk about putting things into the team rather than taking away to push New Zealand cricket forward' June 1, 2026New Zealand's Test captain talks about the team culture, their WTC ambitions, and going past Martin Crowe's milestone
- Ecclestone: 'When life wasn't great, cricket turned for the worse too' May 28, 2026England spinner opens up on struggles of the last 18 months as she eyes "miracle ending" at T20 World Cup
- Tymal Mills embraces latest variation as cricket content creator May 21, 2026Sussex captain on his forays into social media and hopes for a title-winning Blast campaign
- Roy: 'Being dropped for the World Cup took a huge chunk out of me mentally' May 21, 2026Surrey's veteran firestarter opens up on how his England career ended and the struggle to rediscover his love for the game
Cricket Latest
- West Indies, Sri Lanka look to shake off rust after time away from Tests June 25, 2026It's a chance for both sides to show they deserve more Tests, even as WI are yet to win a game in the ongoing WTC cycle
- Ryan Cook steps down as Netherlands men's head coach June 25, 2026Heino Kuhn, Netherlands' batting coach under Ryan Cook, will take charge of the team on an interim basis
- Amshi de Silva runs through Unicorns to give Super Kings second win June 25, 2026Good hands from Donovan Ferreira and Faf du Plessis propelled Texas Super Kings to 161 before their quicks took over
- New Zealand rocked by injuries to Henry and Phillips June 25, 2026Key players felt niggles during Oval victory and have been rested after further assessment
- Klinger joins ILT20 team Gulf Giants as batting coach June 25, 2026Kadeer Ali has joined Gulf Giants as the fielding coach and Gary Brent has taken over as the strength and conditioning coach
- Switch Hit: Curfew kerfuffle June 25, 2026Ben Stokes is back and England have a series to win. But is it all that straightforward? Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah to try and make sense of the last week
- Voll enjoys licence to thrill in seamless opening transition June 25, 2026Filling the shoes of Alyssa Healy could have been a daunting task, but so far Georgia Voll has taken it all in her stride
- Matthews left frustrated after 'clear gap' on caught behind review June 25, 2026When the dismissal was confirmed, West Indies' captain showed her anger on the field but later said she had no choice but to respect the decision
- Tom Banton puts first-class career on hold with Somerset June 24, 2026Keeper-batter signs white ball deal at Taunton to manage cross-format workloads
- Wyatt-Hodge, Knight and bowlers power England into semi-final June 24, 2026Dean, Ecclestone and Smith reduced West Indies to 69 for 4 in the 187 chase, during which Matthews was controversially given out
David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd
- Dickie Bird was one of a kind - from breakfasts with players and snaffled roast beef to his unique style of handling dissent, I'll never forget these stories of our time together: DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD September 26, 2025I spent a lot of time with Dickie Bird, one of the game's great characters, and in all those years I never once heard him swear. He got on so well with everyone that there was no need to get angry.
- 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.
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.
Cricket Latest
- West Indies, Sri Lanka look to shake off rust after time away from Tests June 25, 2026It's a chance for both sides to show they deserve more Tests, even as WI are yet to win a game in the ongoing WTC cycle
- Ryan Cook steps down as Netherlands men's head coach June 25, 2026Heino Kuhn, Netherlands' batting coach under Ryan Cook, will take charge of the team on an interim basis
- Amshi de Silva runs through Unicorns to give Super Kings second win June 25, 2026Good hands from Donovan Ferreira and Faf du Plessis propelled Texas Super Kings to 161 before their quicks took over
- New Zealand rocked by injuries to Henry and Phillips June 25, 2026Key players felt niggles during Oval victory and have been rested after further assessment
- Klinger joins ILT20 team Gulf Giants as batting coach June 25, 2026Kadeer Ali has joined Gulf Giants as the fielding coach and Gary Brent has taken over as the strength and conditioning coach
- Switch Hit: Curfew kerfuffle June 25, 2026Ben Stokes is back and England have a series to win. But is it all that straightforward? Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah to try and make sense of the last week
Cricket Blogs
- The Hundred notebook: Wildcard draft on Thursday June 17, 2026Track the latest scoops and snippets as private investment arrives in the Hundred
- Will Jacks links up with Mumbai Indians squad ahead of CSK fixture April 21, 2026Jacks missed the first six matches of the season as he requested a "slightly extended time [off] for personal reasons"
- Dhoni travels with CSK to Hyderabad for SRH fixture April 16, 2026This is the first time this season that he has travelled to an away venue
- Hardik Pandya returns to training April 6, 2026The Mumbai Indians captain trained in Guwahati after sitting out their previous match due to sickness
- Santner joins Mumbai Indians squad, in line to play against DC April 2, 2026While Santner has arrived in Delhi after missing the opening game, there is no word on when Will Jacks will join the squad
- Which one's the ball? Matthew Lewis wins Wisden Photograph of the Year with cryptic click March 31, 2026The only person to win the competition three times, Lewis captures Harmanpreet Kaur at the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup final
Latest from The Guardian UK
- England v New Zealand: third men’s Test, day one – live June 25, 2026Cricket updates from Trent Bridge, play at 11am BST Read the Spin | Simon Burnton’s preview | Mail DanielEmail! “In the pre-match photo of Ben Stokes, he’s batting in a sleeveless top (and probably shorts as well) — presumably what he’s most comfortable wearing while doing a physical activity in this weather,” begins Smylers. “Has […]
- Wyatt-Hodge propels England past West Indies and into T20 World Cup semi-final June 24, 2026Group 2: England, 186-7, bt West Indies, 148-5, by 38 runsWyatt-Hodge scores 65 off 42 balls; Knight adds 43England propelled themselves into the semi-finals of their home T20 World Cup with a 38-run win against West Indies on Wednesday evening at Lord’s.A half-century from Danni Wyatt-Hodge and a laboured 43 from Heather Knight helped England […]
- England beat West Indies by 38 runs and qualify for Women’s T20 World Cup semis – as it happened June 24, 2026Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s 65 helps England to a 38- run win over West Indies at boiling Lord’s and a place in the semi-finals.First strike for West Indies as Jones swings the bat in a pretty arc but outside edges to short third.No Sciver-Brunt again today, as she continues to recuperate from that left calf strain she […]
- England begin yet another reset but heat is on for series decider at Trent Bridge June 24, 2026So much has happened over the first two Tests it is easy to forget the result of this series could have a big effect on the future of English cricket“This week there’s probably a lot more riding on it than it normally would be, going into the final game of a three-match series being 1-1,” […]
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