Interviews
- Croft: 'I felt old as a player, but now I'm young as a coach' March 30, 2026Lancashire's head coach on working with Anderson, and swapping tips with Scott Parker at Burnley
- Duckett knuckles down after England's winter of disarray March 29, 2026Opener seeks to draw a line under off-field incident in Australia as he looks to reassert Test place
- Woakes' love for the grind is Warwickshire's gain in post-Test return March 27, 2026Fast bowler revels in the hard yards of red-ball cricket as he gets down to Championship business
- 'I even enjoyed my failures': Raghu Sharma's journey to the IPL via Galle, England and the Jagannath temple March 26, 2026The Punjab legspinner dealt with years of rejection without letting it break his spirit. He talks about what he learnt from Warne and Tahir, and his faith in God
- Do it my way: inside Sam Harper's career-best season March 24, 2026A year ago Harper's future was looking in doubt, but he has grasped a new - and demanding - role with both hands this summer
- Jitesh Sharma's winning ways in the IPL come from becoming a yes man March 24, 2026Royal Challengers Bengaluru's keeper-batter talks about how a shift in attitude and working with Dinesh Karthik transformed his batting
- Spinner, seamer, batter, winner: Krunal Pandya is RCB's man for all seasons March 23, 2026He comes into IPL 2026 after his best year in the tournament yet, and he's got more weapons in his bowling arsenal than ever before
- Mumbai finisher Shedge hopes to cash in on his second chance with Punjab Kings March 22, 2026Suryansh Shedge looks up to Virat Kohli for his mindset, Ben Stokes and Hardik Pandya for their abilities in roles similar to his, and wants to keep learning from Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting at PBKS
- Liam Livingstone: 'I asked England for help, I was told I care too much' March 16, 2026Allrounder hits out at team management after 12 months on the sidelines with no expectation of a recall
- Freedom and clarity help Dunkley face into England's landmark year March 13, 2026Opener looking forward to home T20 World Cup after revitalising WBBL stint
Cricket Latest
- Qalandars fine Afridi for violating security protocols March 30, 2026In a statement, Qalandars said they had imposed the fine on their captain to "maintain discipline and impose accountability"
- Jake Weatherald joins Leicestershire for opening rounds of Championship March 30, 2026Australia opener will be captained by Ian Holland in club's return to top flight for first time in 22 years
- Sooryavanshi's 15-ball fifty headlines RR's thrashing of CSK March 30, 2026Overton took CSK to 127 after Burger, Archer and Jadeja led the way with the ball for RR
- Swanepoel's Worcestershire NOC in doubt after leaving Lions in lurch March 30, 2026Allrounder walked off with eight overs of one-day cup final to play in order to catch flight to UK
- Fisher, O'Rourke, Tickner return from injuries for white-ball tour of Bangladesh March 30, 2026Dean Foxcroft, meanwhile, returns to the white-ball set-up for the first time since April 2024
- Archer, Jadeja and Burger knock CSK over for 127 March 30, 2026A revamped CSK had a tough start to their season with a batting failure in their first game
- RR choose to bowl; CSK hand debut to Kartik Sharma March 30, 2026Bengal seamer Brijesh Sharma made his debut for Rajasthan Royals, who have just three overseas players in their bowl-first XI
- Shreyas and Gill back in the T20 spotlight as PBKS take on GT March 30, 2026Both teams made the playoffs last season but their captains' fortunes in T20 cricket have fallen since then
- Naseem Shah fined PKR 20 million over Maryam Nawaz tweet March 30, 2026According to PCB, Naseem was "found to have breached various clauses of his central contract"
- Ponting: PBKS 'stronger' than last season, don't think there are any gaps March 30, 2026Ponting also explained how Cooper Connolly's inclusion helps achieve balance in the squad
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
- 'The culprit here is me, not Shaheen' - Raza on PSL security breach March 30, 2026"Afridi went down on my request, because it was my close family and friends; I didn't want to meet them in the business centre," Sikandar Raza says
- Swanepoel's Worcestershire NOC in doubt after leaving Lions in lurch March 30, 2026Allrounder walked off with eight overs of one-day cup final to play in order to catch flight to UK
- Revamped RR and CSK aim to put past failures behind March 30, 2026They finished at the bottom of the league in IPL 2025 and have a new look for the 2026 season
- Harris feels McAndrew should be in Test frame March 30, 2026Former Test quick Ryan Harris believes South Australia's Shield final star Nathan McAndrew should already have a baggy green
- Batter-only Green: Rahane unhappy; Cricket Australia says KKR 'fully aware' March 30, 2026KKR captain feels Green's unavailability is a challenge but framed it as an opportunity for other bowlers
- Hardik wants Shardul to be at MI 'for the rest of your career' March 30, 2026After hopping across six franchises, Shardul returned home with a match-winning three-for
Cricket Blogs
- Connolly to bat No. 3 for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 March 29, 2026The Australian allrounder will play as a specialist batter until the end of April as he recovers from a back issue
- Bumrah, Santner, Jacks miss Mumbai's Friday training session March 28, 2026Rohit Sharma faced the bowling of Shardul Thakur and Hardik Pandya in the nets
- 'I teach people how to hit sixes' - Russell begins career as power coach March 27, 2026KKR start their campaign in IPL 2026 against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday
- The Hundred notebook: Cummins sets Sunrisers target March 26, 2026Track the latest scoops and snippets as private investment arrives in the Hundred
- CSK to open with Samson and Gaikwad March 26, 2026This will push the promising 18-year-old Ayush Mhatre down the order
- Mukesh Kumar eyes India comeback as he gets ready for Delhi Capitals March 25, 2026He last played for India in 2024, but has been on the comeback trail as he lines up to be part of an all-star Delhi Capitals bowling line-up
Latest from The Guardian UK
- County season arrives with fresh hope of domestic displays paving path to international stage March 30, 2026Not everyone is optimistic it will be the case, but players should start the season believing performances will be noticed by the England setupPeter Moores could be forgiven for raising an eyebrow at England’s backing for Brendon McCullum after four years as head coach and that bleak Australian winter. Moores was afforded barely three during […]
- After a season of ups and downs I am now an award-winning cricketer! | First Dog on the Moon March 30, 2026I bowled an entire over (no extras!!), and I got smashed in the face onceSign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...
- Australia spin themselves out of trouble to clinch ODI series in West Indies March 30, 2026Australia 269-7 beat West Indies 179 by 90 runs in St KittsMooney (65 off 104) and Wareham (3-29) put visitors 2-0 upAustralia have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in their ODI series against West Indies with a 90-run win in the second match at St Kitts’ Warner Park.New captain Sophie Molineux rested her recent back […]
- Whiff of controversy as South Australia claim back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles March 30, 2026South Australia 198 & 258; Victoria 261 & 139 | SA win by 56 runsFinal day drama as five Victorian wickets fall for just 27 runsSouth Australia rifled through Victoria’s lower order to win the Sheffield Shield final and claim back-to-back titles for the first time.Needing 196 to win, the home side resumed at 102-5 […]
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