John Edrich

Former England batsman John Edrich, who made more than 100 first-class centuries, has died at the age of 83, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday.

Babboo Lamba, a cricket buff of the city on Monday contributed around 13 books to the visitors’ gallery of the Green Park stadium. Besides the books, he also gave a mini water pick which was used by the Australian cricketers for cleaning their teeth.

Former England fast bowler and cricket commentator Robin Jackman has died at the age of 75, cricket's governing body (ICC) said on Friday.

Zak Crawley's 267 in the third Test against Pakistan at Southampton on Saturday saw the England batsman rewrite the record books.

Zak Crawley's 267 in the third Test against Pakistan at Southampton on Saturday saw the England batsman rewrite the record books. It was the seventh-highest maiden century in the 143-year history of Test-match cricket and the tenth highest innings by any England batsman.

Former England batsman Ken Barrington was on Friday inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the tea interval of the fourth and final Test between England and India at The Oval.

Harry Brook from England scores his first triple century at the age of 25 in the opening Test against Pakistan. He and Joe Root set a record-breaking 454-run partnership, the highest ever for England in Test cricket. Brook's historic performance included 28 fours and three sixes, and marks England's first triple century since 1990.

Rohit Sharma will be dropped from the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney due to poor form, with Jasprit Bumrah assuming captaincy. This marks the first time an Indian captain will be dropped for performance reasons in the middle of a series. India trail the series 1-2 and must win the Sydney Test to retain the Border Gavaskar Trophy.

Fifty-five years ago, a rain-hit Test match unexpectedly birthed One-Day International cricket. England posted 190, and Australia, chasing 191, secured a five-wicket victory at the MCG. This accidental innovation, witnessed by 46,000 fans, paved the way for the World Cup and revolutionised the sport, leading to today's T20 era.

When England and India meet at the Oval for the fourth Test on Thursday, it will be just over 50 years since India's triumph at the south London ground saw them to a first match and series win on English soil.

With India's Tour of England set to commence on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds, here's a closer look at how the hosts have fated at the historic venue. From Bob Willis to Stuart Broad and Geoffrey Boycott, this list features some of the most iconic names in the illustrious history of England's cricket team.

Australia and England clash at the T20 World Cup in Dubai on Saturday in the latest instalment of global cricket's oldest rivalry. Here's a look at at the first meetings between the two countries in the international game's three formats:

Statistical highlights at the end of the four-match series between India and Australia on Tuesday.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday finally joined the list of elite cricketers who have stands dedicated after them when the eastern block of the Eden Gardens here was etched in his name.

True test for England lies in their ability to defend the Ashes title in Australia, which is altogether a trickier business and a rare feat achieved only on four occasions by the Poms since the controversial Bodyline series of 1932-33, feels former English cricketers.