Alec Stewart

Jamie Smith's remarkable unbeaten 184 against India at Edgbaston has etched his name in England's Test history, surpassing Alec Stewart's long-standing record. Walking in at a critical juncture, Smith's innings rescued England from 84/5, forging a 303-run partnership with Harry Brook. Despite Smith's heroics, India secured a commanding lead, with Mohammed Siraj's impressive 6 for 70 further solidifying India's position.

Bewildered after the latest match-fixing allegations against Pak players, England coach Andy Flower and former captain Alec Stewart have demanded that the series between the two sides be immediately called off.

Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart has reluctantly accepted there could yet be a long-term good for the county game should the coronavirus mean there is no domestic action this season for the first time since the Second World War.

Pacer Chris Woakes is England's "unsung hero" who just goes quietly about his business while the likes of Stuart Broad, James Anderson and Jofra Archer steal the spotlight, feels former skipper Alec Stewart.

Skipper Joe Root hit a sparkling century in his 100th Test to help England start solidly in the opening Test against India on Friday.

Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan set a world record by taking six catches in a single ODI innings during Pakistan's victory over Australia in Adelaide on Friday. Rizwan's record-equaling performance behind the stumps helped Pakistan bowl out Australia for a modest total, which they chased down comfortably to secure a series win.

Suryakumar Yadav always hogs the limelight for his exploits with 360 degree style of batting and created numerous records in the T20I cricket that catapulted him to top of the rankings in the format.

Neser was due to be part of the first-team squad until the beginning of July -- playing in County Championship cricket. But with his contract now cancelled, the Australian pacer has become the first overseas player to be affected by the coronavirus situation in England.

Ben Stokes, an all-rounder, is set to become the 16th England cricketer to appear in 100 Tests against India in the third match of a five-match series, joining an elite club including James Anderson and Joe Root.

South African batting great Hashim Amla announced his retirement from cricket on Wednesday after helping Surrey to the English county championship last year.

Cricket Pundits still call Aravinda de Silva the main architect behind Sri Lanka's World Cup triumph in 1996. The man himself disagrees with this.

Excited or emotional? There's a fine line separating the passionate from the obsessed sports fan, and that line was evidently crossed by the Indian crowd at Cuttack.

Former England wicketkeeper Alec Stewart lauds Ben Foakes' exceptional wicketkeeping skills and hand speed. Foakes impresses on the India tour, claiming six catches and two stumpings. He is praised for his work ethic, attention to detail, and mental strength. Stewart believes Foakes is the best in the world.

Mushfiqur Rahim achieved a rare cricketing feat, scoring a century in his 100th Test, a milestone no Indian has reached. The Bangladeshi veteran's emotional hundred against Ireland cemented his place in an elite club of legends. His innings provided crucial stability for Bangladesh, marking a historic moment for the nation's cricket.

England captain Joe Root has joined an exclusive list of players by notching up a hundred in his 100th Test. Only eight players in the game's history - Colin Cowdrey, Javed Miandad, Gordon Greenidge, Alec Stewart, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Ricky Ponting, Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla - have been able to achieve that milestone before him.

Surrey are set to stage a two-day friendly against London rivals Middlesex behind closed doors at the Kia Oval next month in a boost to hopes that county cricket could yet get under way this season despite the coronavirus pandemic.

England cricket county club Surrey on Friday announced that it has cancelled the contracts of two Vitality Blast overseas players - Pakistan's Shadab Khan and Australia's D'Arcy Short.

Shane Warne's list of world's best 50 Test cricketers in his book 'Shane Warne's century'.

West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has joined Surrey for the first seven matches of the 2021 English County Championship season, the club announced on Thursday. He replaces former South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel, who is not returning to the Oval because of coronavirus travel restrictions.

Former England batsman Vikram Solanki has been appointed as the head coach of Surrey County cricket club. Solanki replaces Michael Di Venuto after serving as his assistant since 2018.