Cricket

England close in on a series victory after setting South Africa an unlikely 466 to win the fourth Test in Johannesburg.

South Africa bowler Vernon Philander is fined 15% of his match fee for using "inappropriate language" after dismissing England's Jos Buttler in the fourth Test.

Billy Cooper, the Barmy Army's trumpet player, will retire after England's current tour of South Africa.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes is fined 15% of his match fee for an altercation with a spectator during the fourth Test in South Africa.

Mark Wood stars with bat and ball to give England complete control of the fourth Test against South Africa on a superbly entertaining second day in Johannesburg.

England's Ben Stokes appears to be involved in a verbal exchange with someone off the field during the fourth Test against South Africa.

England post their first century opening stand since 2016 only to lose four wickets for 50 runs on a fluctuating first day of the fourth Test in South Africa.

The 2021 Women's World Cup final will be played under floodlights at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Watch the thrilling finish as Australia battle to beat England by two wickets at the Under-19 Cricket World Cup.

England captain Joe Root says Jofra Archer "is a big part of our dressing room" after Kevin Pietersen questioned the pace bowler's treatment.

Jofra Archer is on track to be fit to play the fourth Test against South Africa at the Wanderers, England assistant coach Graham Thorpe says.

Worcestershire opener Daryl Mitchell agrees a contract extension until the end of the 2021 county season.

The eight women's teams in The Hundred announce their first wave of domestic signings for the inaugural competition this year.

All-rounder Grant Stewart signs a new two-year deal with Kent which will expire at the end of the 2022 county season.

Batsman Tom Westley is named as the new captain of county champions Essex, succeeding Ryan ten Doeschate.

South Africa name Quinton de Kock as their new one-day captain beginning with the series against World Cup winners England in February.

England are a different side from the start of their tour of South Africa and should now win the series, writes Jonathan Agnew.

Nigeria's Under-19 side are World Cup debutants but cricket remains a minority sport at home.

The under-19 side make history, qualifying for the first major tournament in Nigeria's history.

Joe Root jokes with Jonathan Agnew about a world record for conceding the most runs off an over in Test matches.