Interviews
- KKR CEO Venky Mysore: 'Russell agonised over leaving KKR' December 5, 2025Venky Mysore reveals why the franchise decided to release Russell before he announced his IPL retirement and took over as KKR's power coach
- Urvil Patel: Being at CSK has made me believe in myself more than ever November 28, 2025Gujarat's wicketkeeper-batter has managed to be consistent while batting at a high tempo and has started the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with a bang
- Jeet Raval: 'Cricket allowed me to embrace New Zealand culture' November 24, 2025The former New Zealand opener talks about his international career, the new first-class season, coaching Samoa, and his career as an accountant
- Deepti Sharma: 'When we were playing the semi-final, we treated it like a final' November 21, 2025India's World Cup MVP looks back at the turning points of the tournament and how the team banded together to lift their first ODI World Cup trophy
- Royals boss Badale: Samson was 'drained of emotional capital' November 18, 2025"I don't sleep easy with the loss of Rahul Dravid and Sanju Samson, who've been personal friends for 15 years," Manoj Badale says, but explains that all decisions were taken transparently and for the best of the team
- Steven Finn: 'We stood up to Australia in '10-11, this England will have that attitude' November 12, 2025Member of the last successful men's Ashes tour reflects on the harsh lessons he learned down under
- Ed Smith: 'The brand power of Lord's can widen access to cricket' November 11, 2025MCC's incoming president on the challenge of engaging with Tech Titans, and opening Lord's up to state schools
- Fisher embraces stand-by status as England's Ashes winter begins October 31, 2025England Lions tour offers opportunity to leap back into Test reckoning, three years after solitary cap
- Ravindra's journey to the top: from copying Sachin, to chants of Rachin October 31, 2025The left hander was marked out from a young age as a player of huge talent, which brought with it pressure and expectation
- Mithali Raj on India vs Australia: 'One thing you don't want is to get overwhelmed with the occasion' October 27, 2025Can India take down an unbeaten and seemingly unbeatable Australia side in Thursday's World Cup semi-final? We asked a former India captain
Cricket Latest
- England sink to another low as Lions thrashed by Australia A December 8, 2025O'Neill took 4 for 53 while Bartlett and Hadley took two wickets each as Australia A romped to an innings and 127-run victory
- Henry, Santner, Nathan Smith ruled out of rest of West Indies Test series December 8, 2025Uncapped Northern Districts seam-bowling allrounder Kristian Clarke called up as reinforcement
- Venkatesh Prasad elected Karnataka cricket chief December 8, 2025Venkatesh Prasad reiterates his commitment to bringing big-ticket cricket back to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
- Carey lauded as 'best in the world' after wicketkeeping masterclass December 8, 2025Former keepers lined up to heap praise on Carey's performance in Brisbane where he operated up to the stumps for long periods
- Van Niekerk cameo, Tunnicliffe fifty give South Africa series win December 7, 2025Van Niekerk's 19-ball 41 took South Africa to their second consecutive 200-plus total, which laid the foundation for a 65-run win
- 'I am officially not retired from all formats' - Shakib reverses Test and T20I retirement December 7, 2025Shakib said he wants to play a full series across formats in Bangladesh to say goodbye to the fans
- Shakib on his illegal action for Surrey: 'I was doing it a little bit intentionally' December 7, 2025He says he was bowling a lot at that time and was "so tired"
- 'We'll leave it out there' - Steven Smith on Jofra Archer confrontation December 7, 2025Australia's stand-in captain laughs off exchange of words during heated spell
- Ben Stokes: 'We've not been able to stand up to pressure' December 7, 2025England captain wants more fight from his side after crushing defeat in Brisbane leaves Ashes hopes hanging by thread
- Tribe hits ton for England Lions, Bethell in the runs December 7, 2025The visitors batted much better second time around but still faced defeat against Australia A
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
- Van Niekerk cameo, Tunnicliffe fifty give South Africa series win December 7, 2025Van Niekerk's 19-ball 41 took South Africa to their second consecutive 200-plus total, which laid the foundation for a 65-run win
- 'I am officially not retired from all formats' - Shakib reverses Test and T20I retirement December 7, 2025Shakib said he wants to play a full series across formats in Bangladesh to say goodbye to the fans
- Shakib on his illegal action for Surrey: 'I was doing it a little bit intentionally' December 7, 2025He says he was bowling a lot at that time and was "so tired"
- 'We'll leave it out there' - Steven Smith on Jofra Archer confrontation December 7, 2025Australia's stand-in captain laughs off exchange of words during heated spell
- Ben Stokes: 'We've not been able to stand up to pressure' December 7, 2025England captain wants more fight from his side after crushing defeat in Brisbane leaves Ashes hopes hanging by thread
- Tribe hits ton for England Lions, Bethell in the runs December 7, 2025The visitors batted much better second time around but still faced defeat against Australia A
Cricket Blogs
- Mark Waugh recreates Josh Inglis' electric run-out of Ben Stokes from the first day of the Brisbane Ashes Test December 5, 2025
- Grace Harris works hard, plays harder December 3, 2025
- Has Cameron Green watched The Kissing Booth? December 3, 2025
- 'Wear a helmet next time' - England play down scootergate December 3, 2025Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith and Mark Wood were pictured riding e-scooters without wearing helmets in Brisbane
- Pink-ball Test could be 'a lottery', warns Broad November 28, 2025England head to the Gabba looking for a way back into the Ashes after opening defeat in Perth
- Kohli and Dhoni catch up, and Ranchi gets rolling November 28, 2025There was nothing but hype and paparazzi all around
Latest from The Guardian UK
- Ben Stokes says England have been ‘letting the pressure get to us’ in Ashes December 7, 2025Captain says his dressing room ‘isn’t a place for weak men’Coach McCullum says England ‘overprepared’ Ben Stokes has admitted that the way England have folded in key moments during the first two Ashes Tests has led him to question the character of his players, and said: “A dressing room that I am captain of isn’t […]
- Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day four – as it happened December 7, 2025Neser takes key wickets before Australia ease to 2-0 leadGeoff Lemon: Neser revels in sweet day of Ashes gloryEngland to seek better preparation before 2029-30 series“As I reach the end of another working week, I am once again reminded of the cruelty of cricketing disappointment. It’s hard enough being an Englishman living in Brisbane at […]
- He’ll always have Brisbane: Michael Neser revels in sweet day of Ashes glory | Geoff Lemon December 7, 2025Stand-in bowler makes the most of rare chance on what could yet prove to be his final moments in Test cricket• Australia beat England by eight wickets at the GabbaIn the end, the only tension was whether Brisbane’s rain would descend before Australia could knock off the last 32 runs in the final session, and […]
- England to seek better warmup preparations before 2029-30 Ashes series December 7, 2025Australia to be offered pick of facilities for 2027 series Tourists want more serious matches for 2029-30 return The England and Wales Cricket Board is ready to offer Australia their pick of warmup facilities before the next Ashes series in 2027, in an attempt to secure similar treatment when England return in 2029-30 and avoid […]
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