RICHARD GIBSON: Speaking for the first time about his return to the fold in a mentoring capacity, Pietersen revealed that he had already held talks with new Test coach Stephen Fleming.

RICHARD GIBSON AT HEADINGLEY: Buttler was powering his team towards their 322 target, and series victory, it seemed when he pulled his left hamstring running two.

SIDDHARTH THAKUR: Joe Root's second tenure as England Test captain began in the most fitting surroundings at Headingley last month - the home of Yorkshire's favourite son.

Beleaguered Lancashire has cancelled its end of season awards party - as a disastrous campaign heads towards a miserable conclusion.

The Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape and will appear at London Crown Court on Friday October 9. 

Darren Gough has no reservations about Ollie Robinson's ability with the new ball, but feels the Sussex seamer has been made to look like an all-time great by bowler-friendly pitches.

T20 world champions India have become embroiled in a storm after appearing to persuade the umpire to overturn his wide call - which helped avoid a humiliating defeat against minnows Japan.

Wood, 36, played only once - the Ashes Test defeat in Perth last November - after breaking down with a left knee issue during the Champions Trophy in late February 2025.

RICHARD GIBSON AT CHESTER-LE-STREET: It was not the most aesthetically pleasing performance, but with the 50-over World Cup now just 12 months away, other characteristics emerged.

RICHARD GIBSON: With just over 12 months to go until the World Cup begins in southern Africa, England are entering the home straight of their preparation.

RICHARD GIBSON: England will use a second-string bowling attack during the Twenty20 section of their upcoming tour to Australia in a bid to keep their Test artillery fresh.