Interviews
- Colin Ingram on retiring as a player: 'I'm a lover of the game, I leave it content and happy' September 24, 2026The South Africa and Glamorgan batter looks back at the highlights of his career, and talks about his love for red-ball cricket and his plans for coaching
- Inspired by Hussey, learning from Billings: Weibgen looks to take the next step September 16, 2026The allrounder has been earmarked as a future star and showed his potential with a remarkable one-day hundred last season
- Sarah Taylor: 'Don't you dare turn your eyes up at a woman coach' September 9, 2026Part two of an in-depth interview with the former England Women's wicketkeeper, now men's coach
- The other Pooran arrived late but is bossing the CPL powerplay September 9, 2026Almost the same age as Nicholas Pooran and also from Trinidad, Kamil Pooran is the new weapon at the top for St Lucia Kings
- Sarah Taylor: Keeping it real in the men's game September 8, 2026England's World Cup-winning wicketkeeper on transferring her talents to the men's senior squad
- Aryan Sharma eyes his next step after fulfilling message to Kohli August 28, 2026The allrounder has experienced the Under-19 level with Australia and now he's looking towards state and BBL opportunities
- Arshad Khan wants to stamp his authority in red-ball cricket too August 22, 2026The Madhya Pradesh left-arm quick is eyeing the Duleep Trophy after having played just five first-class matches so far
- Litchfield riding wave as promotion to open prompts Sunrisers turnaround August 14, 2026Australian T20 World Cup winner relishing chance to play two Lord's finals in six weeks
- Ollie Pope dines out on Test recall August 7, 2026England batter targets next summer's Ashes after recall to Test squad as utility man
- Can 'Beefy' be Stokes' replacement? Overton thinks he 'could go close' August 3, 2026His improved batting has made Craig Overton hot property in the County Championship, and he isn't doing badly for Trent Rockets in the Hundred either
Cricket Latest
- Lancashire announce review after wet conclusion to forgettable summer September 27, 2026Lancashire finished seventh, while Division Two champions Durham bump up winning margin to 47 points
- Kohli determined to 'unlock a new version' of himself September 27, 2026India batter says he is "grateful" and "blessed" to have crossed 15,000 ODI runs
- New-look Pakistan take on inconsistent Hong Kong for semi-final spot September 27, 2026Rain could have a major say, which means Pakistan will advance as the higher-ranked side if the match is washed out
- BCB launches franchise-based all-format domestic competition September 27, 2026The tournament, called D3, will feature six franchises who will play three tournaments - first-class, List A and T20 - each season
- Out, not-out, out: England secure bizarre run-out in Oval victory September 27, 2026Wicketkeeper knocks bails, but shy plucks stump out of ground in Rathnayake dismissal
- Miller, Bavuma, spinners seal South Africa's series win September 27, 2026Ellis suffered a side injury and bowled just four overs, leaving Australia's attack depleted
- Banton hundred drives England to series-sealing 223-run win September 27, 2026Third-wicket stand of 150 off 117 balls sets tone as Sri Lanka surrender series in batting collapse
- Kuldeep reels West Indies in, Gill and Kohli tons knock them out September 27, 2026Kuldeep's 4 for 40 on ODI comeback to restrict West Indies to 295 despite a 135-run opening stand between Greaves and Campbell
- Tom Abell 307 as Somerset dominate drawn final day with Surrey September 27, 2026Batter becomes the eighth Somerset player to score a first-class triple-century
- Essex look over shoulder as draw turns eyes to Leicestershire's appeal September 27, 2026Just nine points in contest leave them in danger of the drop if appeal for Grace Road sanction is successful
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
- Kohli determined to 'unlock a new version' of himself September 27, 2026India batter says he is "grateful" and "blessed" to have crossed 15,000 ODI runs
- Damp squib closes out Lancashire's forgettable summer September 27, 2026Lancashire finish seventh, while Division Two champions Durham bump up winning margin to 47 points
- Banton hundred drives England to series-sealing 223-run win September 27, 2026Third-wicket stand of 150 off 117 balls sets tone as Sri Lanka surrender series in batting collapse
- Miller, Bavuma, spinners seal South Africa's series win September 27, 2026Ellis suffered a side injury and bowled just four overs, leaving Australia's attack depleted
- Kuldeep reels West Indies in, Gill and Kohli tons knock them out September 27, 2026Kuldeep's 4 for 40 on ODI comeback to restrict West Indies to 295 despite a 135-run opening stand between Greaves and Campbell
- Tom Abell 307 as Somerset dominate drawn final day with Surrey September 27, 2026Batter becomes the eighth Somerset player to score a first-class triple-century
Cricket Blogs
- Big Bash newsfile - English duo back with Hurricanes September 22, 2026Keep track of all the news and squad updates for the 2026-27 season
- The Hundred notebook: Rockets sweat on Amir fitness August 13, 2026Track the latest scoops and snippets as private investment arrives in the Hundred
- 'Clicky Ponting' gets caught in cheating row July 29, 2026League matches in England under scrutiny after fielder clicks fingers to imitate the noise of caught behind dismissals
- 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
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