Interviews
- 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
- London Spirit chair warns Lord's alone can't make Hundred a success July 28, 2026Incoming MCC president says high equity valuation was proof of venue's allure but tournament will rely on all franchises succeeding
- Matthew Mott: 'As soon as we had a bad World Cup, I was in the crosshairs' July 27, 2026Former England white-ball coach reflects on where it went wrong, as well as discussing new role with Manchester Super Giants
- Charlie Dean on London Spirit captaincy: 'I feel like I've grown so much' July 23, 2026Allrounder returns to Hundred role with greater confidence after leading England during T20 World Cup
- George Munsey: 'I just turn up and try to win every game' July 18, 2026Scotland opener talks life as a T20 globetrotter and hopes for Blast Finals Day success with Notts
- With help from Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting, Suryansh Shedge hopes to be the allrounder India are looking for July 3, 2026The Punjab Kings player talks about why he enjoys playing under pressure, and how he has learnt to make the best of time on the sidelines
- Hesson: Pakistan 'have to hold their nerve' to develop new talent July 2, 2026Head coach talks 2027 ODI World Cup and building a culture where everyone is a leader in the team
- New Zealand's 1999 win fuels Mitchell's Nottingham heroics June 30, 2026"Growing up as a kid watching Ashes series on TV, and New Zealand in 1999 is probably a pivotal time. I was only eight at the time," the allrounder says
- 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
Cricket Latest
- No miscommunication between BCCI CoE and Indian team management, says Laxman August 10, 2026The spate of injuries to India players has heightened the focus on the CoE's role even more because they continue to operate without a Head of Sports Science & Medicine
- Livingstone haunts old side Phoenix with matchwinning 66 off 30 August 9, 2026Spirit captain adds 103 in partnership with Dewald Brevis to end Lord's losing streak
- Andy Gorvin clinches thriller for Glamorgan August 9, 2026Jake Libby century goes in vain as home skipper holds his nerve for last-ball victory over Worcestershire
- James Bracey's hard-hitting hundred leads Gloucestershire win August 9, 2026He posts 103 off 85, dominates second-wicket stand of 153 with Ollie Price, while Joe Phillips raises unbeaten 61
- Albert belts six sixes in six balls as Hampshire overpower Sussex August 9, 2026Struggling Sussex fall well short after Ali Orr and Ben Mayes hit hundreds for Hampshire
- Jani keeps Bears alive as Lancashire miss chance August 9, 202621-year-old batter hits 88 as Warwickshire chase down 312 at Rugby School
- Ben Geddes century sees Middlesex into knockouts August 9, 2026Skipper hits seven sixes in a 93-ball 109 against Derbyshire, sharing third-wicket stand of 156 with Max Holden
- Gay sits out as precaution as Durham boost knockout hopes August 9, 2026Essex eliminated after failing to chase 230 in rain-shortened 38-over game
- Daniel Bell-Drummond century keeps Kent hopes alive August 9, 2026Captain scores 133 not out as hosts defeat Leicestershire with two-and-a-half overs remaining
- Kapp's all-round showing caps win over struggling Phoenix August 9, 2026South Africa allrounder ensures comfortable win for London Spirit in final home game
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
- Sunrisers stay perfect at Headingley to put one foot in knockout stages August 9, 2026Marsh and Rickelton set up fourth home win out of four before bowlers squeeze hard
- Kapp's all-round showing caps win over struggling Phoenix August 9, 2026South Africa allrounder ensures comfortable win for London Spirit in final home game
- Luke Procter 85 delivers crushing win for Northants August 9, 2026He shares 136-run stand with Nathan McSweeney, after spinners Rob Keogh and Yuzi Chahal run through Somerset line-up
- Sarfaraz Khan named Sai Sudharsan's replacement for Sri Lanka Tests August 9, 2026Meawhile captain Shubman Gill is "very much ready for the Test match" after missing out on the tour game
- Gill and Jaiswal get in their drills ahead of Sri Lanka Tests August 9, 2026India's key batters got some good time in the middle in Colombo practice game
- Afghanistan out to secure their World Cup spot August 9, 2026Rahmat Shah's men are just one win away from making the 2027 ODI World Cup
Cricket Blogs
- The Hundred notebook: Topley out of Hundred, Fuller joins Sunrisers August 9, 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
- 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
Latest from The Guardian UK
- Letter: Sir Garry Sobers obituary August 9, 2026In 1963 and 1966 Garry Sobers toured England with the West Indies. But in those days it was not so easy for cricketers from other countries to play for the English counties, so for the summers of 1964, 1965 and 1967 he appeared for Norton Cricket Club in the North Staffordshire and South Cheshire league.What a […]
- Sussex propose T10 tournament for counties missing out on Hundred boost August 8, 2026New chair Ed Warner suggests triangular tournament‘Make it kid-friendly, make it a day at the seaside’Sussex want to create a new T10 tournament for non-Hundred-hosting counties that would take place during August alongside the One-Day Cup.There is widespread frustration among the smaller counties at the limited cricket they currently play during the height of the […]
- Joe Root’s masterful Hundred cameo shows risk England are taking with captaincy recall | Ali Martin August 8, 2026A trip to watch a strokeplay exhibition by England’s restored captain serves as a reminder of what can be lost amid the demands of leadershipMy wife and I walked the kids down the hill to Edgbaston last Saturday afternoon, where our latest attempt at cricket indoctrination was the Birmingham Phoenix versus Welsh Fire game in […]
- Andrew Flintoff makes surprise exit as England Lions head coach after two years August 7, 2026Other demands meant he was unable to commit fullyMike Yardy will step in for upcoming Pakistan fixtureAndrew Flintoff has decided to step down as the head coach of England Lions with immediate effect before his winter spell working in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL).The former all-rounder, 48, has been in charge of England’s second string […]
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