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'The end of an outstanding partnership' - Bethell departs for 91
India finally get their first wicket of the day as Jacob Bethell is caught for 91, bringing to an end an England record-breaking opening partnership of 192 alongside Ben Duckett in the one-day international at Lord's.
19.07.2026
No ODI century but Bethell helps England to stunning start
Watch the best shots from Jacob Bethell as he makes 91 off 93 balls to put England on course for a big score in the series-deciding One Day International against India at Lord's.
19.07.2026
Weatherley 'gutted' by Hants' Finals Day defeat
Hampshire batter Joe Weatherley says he is "gutted" after the Hawks are narrowly beaten in the final of the T20 Blast by Northamptonshire Steelbacks.
19.07.2026
Patience, power, perfection - Duckett's record-breaking innings
Ben Duckett rewrites the record books as he scores 141 in the third and final One Day International against India, the highest score by any men's batter in an ODI at Lord's, beating the previous record of 138, set by Sir Viv Richards in 1975.
19.07.2026
'He's got it!' - Rohit Sharma reaches historic century in style
Rohit Sharma bring up his eighth 100 in England and becomes the first Indian on the ODI honours bored at Lord's as he looks to guide India past England in this decider.
19.07.2026
'A heroic innings comes to an end' - Bethell bowls Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma's incredible innings comes to an end after being bowled by Jacob Bethell for 138, with India needing 128 to win the third and final One Day International against England at Lord's - a victory that would also see them secure the series.
19.07.2026
Heroic and historic - Rohit's century to remember at Lord's
Rohit Sharma becomes the first Indian to score a one-day century at Lord's as he scored 138, in an innings that included 22 boundaries, to give India hope of chasing down a record 388 in the decisive third and final One Day International against England.
19.07.2026
'Royal entertainment from an Indian great' - Kohli's final farewell?
In what could be his last appearance in England, Virat Kohli hits an entertaining 74 from 60 balls in the third and final ODI against England at Lord's.
19.07.2026
Runs and records galore as England beat India to seal ODI series win
Ben Duckett hits a record-breaking 141 to help England beat India by 27 runs in a thrilling series decider at Lord's, with the victory also securing a 2-1 series win.
19.07.2026
England seal series with record Lord's ODI total
England hit the highest one-day international total at Lord's to beat India by 27 runs and seal a thrilling 2-1 series victory.
19.07.2026
When is the next Ashes series?
Our Ask Me Anything team explore when the next Ashes series will be and what venues have been selected.
06.01.2026
Who owns the teams competing in The Hundred?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team take a look at who owns each team in The Hundred.
20.01.2026
What is Curran's ultra-slow 'moon ball' leaving batters in a spin?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what is a 'moon ball' and how England's Sam Curran mastered the delivery in the first ODI against Sri Lanka.
22.01.2026
Why is there talk about a Pakistan spinner's action?
Who is Usman Tariq and what is the story behind the Pakistan spinner's much-debated bowling action?
15.02.2026
Why did England’s 2006 World Cup dream end in agony?
Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup?
11.05.2026
What are the ICC pitch ratings and how does the system work?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains pitch ratings after the Lord's pitch was rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC.
09.06.2026
How do you read a cricket scorecard?
Our Ask Me Anything team break down what everything means on a cricket scorecard.
13.06.2026
What is the skill scale used at the Women's T20 World Cup?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains what the skill scale is that is being used during the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup and how it works
18.06.2026
Watch: England v India, fifth T20 highlights
The series comes to an end at Southampton
12.07.2026
Test Match Special Podcast
Reaction as McCullum is sacked as red-ball coach and ECB CEO Richard Gould explains why.
12.07.2026
Test Match Special Podcast
Heather Knight speaks to Isa Guha about her decision to retire from international cricket
12.07.2026
Watch: Today at the Test - day four highlights from Lord's
Highlights of day four of the Lord's Test match between England Women and India Women.
13.07.2026
England comfortably beaten by India in ODI series opener
England struggle to recover from a dramatic early collapse of five wickets for 19 runs, as India cruise to a six-wicket victory in the first one-day international at Edgbaston to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.
14.07.2026
The Hundred 2026 - schedule and how to follow
The Hundred returns on 24 July for its sixth edition - here's everything you need to know, including the schedule and how you can follow on the BBC.
14.07.2026
Watch England v India: first ODI highlights
The frantic summer of cricket continues at Edgbaston
14.07.2026
Watch England v India: Second ODI highlights
The cricket roadshow rolls on to Sophia Gardens
16.07.2026
Lennox shines as NZ coast to ODI win against Windies
Latest scorecard from the third one-day international between West Indies and New Zealand in Guyana.
West Indies 16.07.2026
'Would you believe it?' - Kohli survives review then caught next ball
Virat Kohli survives an umpire review before being dismissed with the very next ball as Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid combine to give England an "important breakthrough" against India during the second one-day international in Cardiff.
16.07.2026
'Excellent' Archer takes quick wickets to give England control
Jofra Archer takes back-to-back wickets to remove Axar Patel and Shivam Dube, but falls just short of a hat-trick as India slip to 193-7 against England during the second one-day international in Cardiff.
16.07.2026
'Pressure on England' - India remove both openers for perfect start
England make a dreadful start to their chase of 234 as Ben Duckett is caught first ball before Jacob Bethell follows shortly after, as England fall to 8-2 in the fourth over against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff.
16.07.2026
'Goodness me, what a mess' - Brook out after 'horrible dismissal'
England captain Harry Brook is caught for 16 after playing a "horrible" shot while attempting a ramp to leave his side 53-3 chasing 234 to win against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff.
16.07.2026
Root's 99 not out helps England win to level series
An improved England beat India by four wickets to set up an ODI series decider at Lord's on Sunday.
16.07.2026
No century, but plenty of class - Root leads England to victory
Joe Root finishes on 99 not out as he guides England to a four wicket win against India during the second one-day international in Cardiff, a victory which levels the series with one match to play.
16.07.2026
Reliable Root steps up again as England beat India to level series
Joe Root hits an unbeaten 99 as he guides England to a four-wicket win against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff to level the three match series, with one match to play.
16.07.2026
England learning on the job in ODIs - Root
England batter Joe Root explains the difficulties for young batters in 50-over cricket because of a lack of exposure to the format.
16.07.2026
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe to level T20 series - scorecard
Latest scorecard from the second Twenty20 international between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Bulawayo.
17.07.2026
The man who built an international cricket ground in his garden
Jimmy Perchard is proud of the cricket ground and community he has cultivated on his land in Jersey.
17.07.2026
New Lancashire contract for fast bowler Stanley
Mitch Stanley signs a new two-year contract with Lancashire after establishing himself in the first team.
17.07.2026
WCA concerned about ODI World Cup format
The World Cricketers' Association says it is "concerned" by the changes made to the structure of the men's 50-over World Cup.
17.07.2026
Kent great Denly to retire at end of season
Kent legend and former England batter Joe Denly announces he will retire at the end of the season
17.07.2026
Flower rules himself out as England seek Test coach
Andy Flower rules himself out of the running to replace Brendon McCullum as head coach of the England Test team.
17.07.2026
Blaze into Blast final after seeing off holders Surrey
The Blaze are into the Vitality Women's Blast final after beating Surrey in the first semi-final at The Oval.
17.07.2026
Sobers' six sixes remembered
BBC Sport relives Sir Garfield Sobers' six sixes in an over for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in Swansea, in Pint-Sized TMS style.
17.07.2026
West Indies legend Sobers dies aged 89
Legendary former West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, dies aged 89.
West Indies 17.07.2026
The ultimate all-round sportsman - Sobers could do it all
Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.
17.07.2026
Durham into Blast final with upset win over Hants
Australian all-rounder Heather Graham plays a starring role as Durham beat Hampshire to reach the final of the Women's T20 Blast.
17.07.2026
The Blaze thump Durham by 10 wickets to win T20 Blast
Former England international Tammy Beaumont makes an unbeaten half-century as The Blaze beat Durham to lift the Women's T20 Blast title.
17.07.2026
Gorvin to lead Glamorgan in One Day Cup
The 28-year-old helped the Welsh county win the competition in his debut 2021 season and 2024.
18.07.2026
Northants edge Somerset thriller to make Blast final
Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat defending champions Somerset by 17 runs to book their place in the T20 Blast final at Edgbaston.
18.07.2026
Weatherley & Fuller help Hants beat Notts in Blast semi
Hampshire Hawks beat Notts Outlaws by 27 runs at Edgbaston to join Northamptonshire Steelbacks in the T20 Blast final.
18.07.2026