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Lees hits unbeaten 53 on rain-hit day at Derby
Durham skipper Alex Lees hits an unbeaten 53 as the visitors reach 102-2 off 38 overs on a rain-hit day at Derby.
20.08.2026
'First major milestone for Pakistan' - Usman takes five wickets
Watch Pakistan's Ali Usman claim a five-wicket haul, including dismissing Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson in successive balls on day two of the first Test at Headingley.
20.08.2026
Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan
WWatch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
20.08.2026
Abbott stars before Yorkshire fight back with ball
Hampshire end day one on 60-4, 113 runs behind Yorkshire, after Kyle Abbott helps dismiss the visitors for 173.
20.08.2026
Glamorgan dominate rain-hit opening day at Leicester
Seven Leicestershire wickets fall as Glamorgan dominate the opening day of their County Championship game at rain-hit Leicester.
20.08.2026
Test Match Special Podcast
Reaction from Jordan Cox at Headingley as he scores his first Test 50 for England.
20.08.2026
Lees hits unbeaten 53 on rain-hit day at Derby
Durham skipper Alex Lees hits an unbeaten 53 as the visitors reach 102-2 off 38 overs on a rain-hit day at Derby.
20.08.2026
'First major milestone for Pakistan' - Usman takes five wickets
Watch Pakistan's Ali Usman claim a five-wicket haul, including dismissing Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson in successive balls on day two of the first Test at Headingley.
20.08.2026
Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan
WWatch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195-run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
20.08.2026
Brook 91 cements England dominance as Usman fights for Pakistan
Quartet of fifties help to grow lead but Pakistan's left-arm spinner claims five in adversity
20.08.2026
Cox brings the Fire though Hundred proves elusive for England's new No.3
Partnership with Welsh Fire team-mate Root helps to cement England's strong position at Headingley
20.08.2026
Patterson-White rescues leaders Notts at The Oval
Liam Patterson-White leads a spirited Nottinghamshire fightback to 184 all out after Surrey had reduced the champions to 41-5 at The Kia Oval.
20.08.2026
Abbott stars before Yorkshire fight back with ball
Hampshire end day one on 60-4, 113 runs behind Yorkshire, after Kyle Abbott helps dismiss the visitors for 173.
20.08.2026
Glamorgan dominate rain-hit opening day at Leicester
Seven Leicestershire wickets fall as Glamorgan dominate the opening day of their County Championship game at rain-hit Leicester.
20.08.2026
Lees hits unbeaten 53 on rain-hit day at Derby
Durham skipper Alex Lees hits an unbeaten 53 as the visitors reach 102-2 off 38 overs on a rain-hit day at Derby.
20.08.2026
Allison wickets give Worcs edge at Glos before rain
Worcestershire's Ben Allison claims three cheap wickets against Gloucestershire before rain ends play.
20.08.2026
Warwickshire edge rain-hit first day against Sussex
Sussex end a rain-hit first day of their County Championship match against Warwickshire on 99-3 after just 30 overs of play are possible.
20.08.2026
Lancs' Walkden takes debut wicket v Northants on rain-hit day
Only 18 overs are possible on a rain-hit opening day between Lancashire and Northamptonshire in Division Two.
20.08.2026
Thomas ton helps Somerset start strongly v Essex
Josh Thomas scores a century and New Zealand's Henry Nicholls hits 96 on debut as Somerset start well against Essex.
20.08.2026
'Hometown boy delivering once again' - best of Brook's 91
Watch the best shots from Harry Brook's 91 as his wait for a Test century at Headingley continues on day two of the first Test against Pakistan.
20.08.2026
Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan
Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
20.08.2026
Crawley's 81 puts Kent on top over Middlesex
Zak Crawley scores his first half-century of the Championship summer with 81 for Kent against Middlesex.
20.08.2026
Patterson-White rescues leaders Notts at The Oval
Liam Patterson-White leads a spirited Nottinghamshire fightback to 184 all out after Surrey had reduced the champions to 41-5 at The Kia Oval.
20.08.2026
Cricket: Today at the Test
Day 2 highlights from the Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley.
20.08.2026
Allison wickets give Worcs edge at Glos before rain
Worcestershire's Ben Allison claims three cheap wickets against Gloucestershire before rain ends play.
20.08.2026
Warwickshire edge rain-hit first day against Sussex
Sussex end a rain-hit first day of their County Championship match against Warwickshire on 99-3 after just 30 overs of play are possible.
20.08.2026
Lancs' Walkden takes debut wicket v Northants on rain-hit day
Only 18 overs are possible on a rain-hit opening day between Lancashire and Northamptonshire in Division Two.
20.08.2026
Thomas ton helps Somerset start strongly v Essex
Josh Thomas scores a century and New Zealand's Henry Nicholls hits 96 on debut as Somerset start well against Essex.
20.08.2026
'Hometown boy delivering once again' - best of Brook's 91
Watch the best shots from Harry Brook's 91 as his wait for a Test century at Headingley continues on day two of the first Test against Pakistan.
20.08.2026
Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan
Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
20.08.2026
Crawley's 81 puts Kent on top over Middlesex
Zak Crawley scores his first half-century of the Championship summer with 81 for Kent against Middlesex.
20.08.2026
Patterson-White rescues leaders Notts at The Oval
Liam Patterson-White leads a spirited Nottinghamshire fightback to 184 all out after Surrey had reduced the champions to 41-5 at The Kia Oval.
20.08.2026
Cricket: Today at the Test
Day 2 highlights from the Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley.
20.08.2026
Glamorgan claim seven wickets in shortened day to seize upper hand
van der Gugten leads the line as wickets are shared around in helpful conditions
20.08.2026
Crawley makes 81 on return to first-class cricket
Former England opener makes Kent comeback after short break from Championship action
20.08.2026
Patterson-White leads Notts fightback as Lawes bags five
Surrey lose Dom Sibley to second-ball duck in response to Notts' 184 all out
20.08.2026
Abbott, Neal put Hampshire on top but Yorkshire fight back
George Hill takes 3 for 4 in eight overs but Yorkshire stumble in relegation battle
20.08.2026
Brook 91 cements England dominance as Usman fights for Pakistan
Quartet of fifties help to grow lead but Pakistan's left-arm spinner claims five in adversity
20.08.2026
Warwickshire edge rain-hit first day against Sussex
Sussex end a rain-hit first day of their County Championship match against Warwickshire on 99-3 after just 30 overs of play are possible.
20.08.2026
Lancs' Walkden takes debut wicket v Northants on rain-hit day
Only 18 overs are possible on a rain-hit opening day between Lancashire and Northamptonshire in Division Two.
20.08.2026
Thomas ton helps Somerset start strongly v Essex
Josh Thomas scores a century and New Zealand's Henry Nicholls hits 96 on debut as Somerset start well against Essex.
20.08.2026
Crawley's 81 puts Kent on top over Middlesex
Zak Crawley scores his first half-century of the Championship summer with 81 for Kent against Middlesex.
20.08.2026
NRK vs SS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Tamil Nadu T20 2026, Match 24
Nellai Royal Kings and SKM Salem Spartans will go head-to-head in the twenty-fourth match of the Tamil Nadu T20 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on 20th August at 7:30 PM IST.Get the best NRK vs SS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probabl...
20.08.2026
ACB blocks Noor Ahmad from CPL, Hundred hero joins St Lucia Kings
Afghanistan National Cricket Team spinner Noor Ahmad will miss the entire Caribbean Premier League 2026 (CPL 2026) as the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) revokes his No Objection Certificate (NOC). It is understood that due to visa-related issues, Noor Ah...
West Indies 20.08.2026
Huge blow for Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka ruled out of 2nd Test vs India
Sri Lanka opening batter Pathum Nissanka is likely to miss the second Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo, starting on Sunday, August 23. The hosts are facing major selection challenges while trying to level the two-match seri...
20.08.2026
Jake Weatherald joins new team shortly after being dropped by Australia
Ahead of Australia's second Test match against Bangladesh, the national team opener Jake Weatherald has been confirmed to play in the 2027 season with the Warwickshire County Cricket Club. The English cricket club confirmed the star signing through an off...
20.08.2026
India vs Afghanistan T20I series to feature FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast technology
The upcoming three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan in New Delhi will use broadcast production technology and personnel from the FIFA World Cup 2026. ITW Universe will produce the series on FIFA World Cup host-broadcast standards on Septemb...
20.08.2026
AB de Villiers ranks Virat Kohli above Sachin Tendulkar in huge Test verdict
Former South Africa National Cricket Team batter and the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate of Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, keeps Kohli ahead of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in terms of India batters' performance in Tests in overseas cond...
20.08.2026
Jake Weatherald breaks silence on axing for 2nd Test vs Bangladesh
Australian opener Jake Weatherald has opened up about his surprise axing from the Test squad after the recent defeat to Bangladesh. Despite losing his place midway through the two-match series, the left-hander remains confident that he is the best option...
20.08.2026
New Zealand Cricket announces $7.3m deficit ahead of India series; predicts $10m surplus next year
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced a preliminary financial deficit of $7.3 million for the year ending July 31, 2026. The figure is significantly higher than the initial budget forecast of $1.8 million. NZC chief executive Geoff Allott described the...
20.08.2026