Cricket

Afghanistan set an international record T20 total as they notch 278-3 in hammering Ireland to clinch the three-match series in India.

Sri Lanka become the first team from Asia to win a Test series in South Africa as they chase down 197 to win the second Test in Port Elizabeth.

West Indies produce an inspired fightback to claim a thrilling 26-run victory over England and level the one-day series at 1-1.

Fans "will flock to see" the 100-ball competition starting next summer, says England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison.

Leg-spinner Mason Crane and all-rounder Ian Holland agree extended contracts with Hampshire.

George Munsey top-scores on 96 as Scotland beat Oman by 15 runs to win the three-match one day series.

India's cricket board calls on the ICC to "sever ties with countries from which terrorism emanates" amid fallout from a suicide attack in Kashmir.

England women are choked by the India spinners to lose the first one-day international by 66 runs in Mumbai.

England are "99.9% likely" to have one coach to oversee the men's teams when Trevor Bayliss steps down, says Ashley Giles.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) makes the "significant step" of confirming playing conditions for the new 100-ball competition.

Afghanistan recover from early batting struggles to earn a five-wicket win over Ireland in the opening T20 series contest in India.

England recall Sam Billings and Dawid Malan for the three-match Twenty20 series against the West Indies in March.

England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor is "raring to go" for ODI series against India says captain Heather Knight.

Centuries from Jason Roy and Joe Root help England complete their highest one-day run-chase and beat West Indies in the series opener.

Glamorgan seam bowler Ruaidhri Smith says reviving his Scotland career is a great opportunity to help him develop as a player.

Scotland slip to a 93-run defeat by Oman in the second of their one day matches, just a day after bowling their opponents out for 24.

Northants remain on course to be debt free by 2020 after announcing profits of £287,212 for the year ending September 2018.

Ireland captain Paul Stirling tells his team to "play the ball, not the man" in the Twenty20 series against Afghanistan.

Heather Knight is ready to lead England in India after a winter of Hurricanes, headbands and being Hartley's human shield in Hobart.

Defending champions Worcestershire Rapids re-sign New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill for this year's T20 Blast.