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Mark Wood of England appeals successfully for the wicket of Ross Taylor of New Zealand during the Final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between New Zealand and England at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

England, New Zealand eye T20 final spot in shadow of 2019 classic

New Zealand have been the perennial underdogs in top events but a runners-up finish in the ODI World Cup and becoming world Test champions after beating India in the final has…

Test series starts luring fans back to international sport

The freshly renamed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has sold 55 000 of its 110 000 seats for the cricket Test

Faf du Plessis insists the Proteas will rebuild after being thumped in India. (Getty Images)

Brexit will boost South African cricket — du Plessis

Any tougher immigration controls after the British withdrawal from the European Union will mean fewer South African players in the County Championship

Even as the batting accolades piled up for the unorthodox right-hander

Smith replaced as Royals IPL captain after scandal

India’s Ajinkya Rahane will take over as skipper in the IPL season starting April 7.

Jaydev Unadkat was just 19 when he made his only Test appearance against South Africa at Centurion in 2010

Feeling like two million bucks: Little-known bowler thrust into IPL spotlight

Fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat has been thrust into the cricketing limelight after being handed a bumper payday by the Indian Premier League

In a note to shareholders, Tiger Brands said no specific damages were being claimed. The first stage of the class action is concerned with liability, and not the cost of damages, it said.

Smog in Delhi affects players in international cricket match

Play is routinely suspended due to poor weather, low visibility, lightning or rain, but a stoppage as a result of pollution is almost unheard of.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground where South Africa’s much anticipated clash with India takes place – and where the World Cup final will be played.

ICC urges higher pay to stop women leaving game

Cricket bodies around the world have been urged to follow Australia’s lead and raise wages for women’s players to stop them leaving the sport

Barrier to progress: Police officers block supporters of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign from marching to President Goodluck Jonathan’s official residence in the Nigerian capital Abuja.

Smith v Kohli: Five facts from India’s defeat of Australia

Kohli wasn’t the only Indian star to vacate the limelight during the series.

Barrier to progress: Police officers block supporters of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign from marching to President Goodluck Jonathan’s official residence in the Nigerian capital Abuja.

No end to Smith, Kohli spat

"Although the ICC is to hold talks to clear the air between the two men, the new exchanges are likely to complicate their efforts to broker peace"

Barrier to progress: Police officers block supporters of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign from marching to President Goodluck Jonathan’s official residence in the Nigerian capital Abuja.

‘Gutless’ ICC accused of bias

Former players slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for not issuing sanctions after Kohli accused Smith of abusing the review system.