Sciver-Brunt, spinners star as England edge to laboured victory over Ireland

England made heavy weather of 119-run chase after a rain delay at Hampshire Bowl
Crumpled but still a good fit, Root dons his blazer for the England cause once more

England’s senior pro takes the reins for the 65th time in Tests, four years on from his previous stint
Nilakshika, Nuthyangana stun NZ to seal famous win for Sri Lanka

Nilakshika Silva produces finest international innings to beat defending champions New Zealand in thriller
SA want to avoid ‘overthinking’ and ‘just get that first W’

After a big loss against Australia, they face Pakistan, which Jafta says is the “most important game that we’re going to play in this World Cup”
Unchanged England bowl, Little replaces Canning for Ireland

Start time was pushed back by over an hour due to rain around the Hampshire Bowl
Walter century hunts down Foxes to send Essex top

Combative opening knock makes light work of 215-run target at Grace Road
Harrison hammers Northants home despite Bracey heroics

Unbeaten 92 trumps unbeaten 148 as Gloucestershire are undone
Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker to debut for England in second New Zealand Test

England announce four changes from Lord’s Test – and could yet make a fifth
McCullum ‘worried’ about Stokes’ wellbeing after being stood down by England

Head coach stops short of saying Ben Stokes could return as captain after investigations into night out are complete
Hain leads Warwickshire rearguard as Yorkshire are denied

Hill’s early wickets can’t set up victory push at Headingley