ECB defend new competition
The England and Wales Cricket Board is ready to stand up to sceptics of its newly proposed 100-ball format in a bid to attract a fresh generation of fans.
Australia to tone down sledging
Tim Paine says Australia will tone down their use of sledging under his leadership following the recent ball-tampering scandal.
Stokes 'gutted' with Ashes defeat
Ben Stokes says he "lived every moment" of this winter's Ashes and was "just as gutted" as his England team-mates as they were defeated by Australia in his absence.
County Championship review
A review of the action in the opening round of Specsavers County Championship matches.
County cricket: Five to follow
Richard Mann highlights five young guns he is expecting big things from in the forthcoming county cricket season.
County Championship preview: Div 1
With the start of the English cricket season looming, our cricket expert Richard Mann has been assessing the chances of the eight counties in Division One.
County Championship preview: Div 2
With the start of the English cricket season looming, our cricket expert Richard Mann has been assessing the chances of the 10 counties in Division Two.
Somerset sign Renshaw
Somerset have signed Australia opener Matt Renshaw as a replacement for his international team-mate Cameron Bancroft.
Surrey swoop for Dean Elgar
Surrey have signed South Africa's Test opener Dean Elgar as an overseas replacement for the injured Mitchell Marsh in April and May.
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Premier League round-up
Chelsea won 2-1 against Burnley and struggling Southampton drew 0-0 at Leicester in Thursday night's other Premier League game.
Dutch delight for van Barneveld
A review of the second of this week's Premier League Darts nights in Rotterdam, as Raymond van Barneveld sprang a surprise.
Scottish Grand National guide
David Ord's horse-by-horse guide to Saturday's Coral Scottish Grand National, with Colin Tizzard tipped to land the Ayr showpiece.
Friday's racing preview
Anita Chambers highlights her best bets across Friday's meetings including a potentially informative card at Newbury.
Cheltenham chase abandoned
Soaring temperatures at Cheltenham on Thursday saw the JRL Group Mares' Handicap Chase abandoned on welfare grounds.
