Gardner took to Instagram to issue a statement on Thursday evening.

Rocky Flintoff, son of England legend Freddie, enjoyed a day to remember as he struck his maiden hundred for Lancashire.

Australia's Test summer has begun disastrously after Bangladesh ripped through the hosts' under-pressure top order in Darwin

Root, 35, takes charge of the first match of his second spell as Test captain next week and has confirmed the after-hours guidelines put together by director of cricket Rob Key will not be enforced.

Who should replace Stokes when the Stephen Fleming-Joe Root era begins in earnest in South Africa this winter, and beyond? Here Daily Mail Sport examines the runners and riders.

LAWRENCE BOOTH: The suggestion by the new chairman of Sussex that a T10 competition may be one way of easing the financial concerns of the non-Hundred counties isn't just a sign of the times.

When the spotlight turns to a female sporting star in a scandal, there's an instinct to tread carefully. Why is nobody in the media prepared to say what's really going on here?

The Daily Mail can reveal previously unpublished allegations at the centre of the women's cricket scandal, including claims about what happened during the World Cup.

Gay, who made his Test debut against New Zealand in June had retired hurt clutching his right shoulder during Durham's 50-over game against Middlesex at Chester-le-Street.

The recall of Dan Lawrence for the first two Tests against Pakistan is a sign not just of changing times, but of a changed player.

Flintoff was hailed for creating an impressive environment and helping to develop several talented young players, yet he is leaving the job with immediate effect.