Joe Root backed for captaincy by James Anderson

Captain Root 'cannot wait' for Ashes challenge

Joe Root is already looking forward to the Ashes after being given the England captaincy.

Ian Bell chosen as ICC Champions Trophy ambassador

Ian Bell may not be playing in the ICC Champions Trophy, but he will have an important role to play.

Juan Martin del Potro confirmed for Aegon championships

Juan Martin del Potro is the latest Grand Slam winner to confirm his appearance in the 2017 Aegon Championships.

The difference between day and night Test cricket

Day-night Test cricket really will be a novel experience as England face the West Indies at Edgbaston in August.

Kyle Edmund thrashes Richard Gasquet in US Open

Kyle Edmund's career took another major step forward as he demolished one of the seeds at the US Open.

Lions squad to tour New Zealand named

The British and Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand includes 16 Englishmen, but with some notable absentees.

Johanna Konta's Wimbledon hopes boosted by Serena's maternity break

The tennis world has been congratulating Serena Williams on her pregnancy, but her absence from the rest of this year's tour offers big opportunities for others.

Former England star backs Lions for success

The British Lions tour selection is a good one and gives them a fair chance of pulling off the feat of beating new Zealand, Jeremy Guscott believes.

England name summer ODI squads

England's squad for the upcoming one-day internationals against Ireland, South Africa and for the ICC Champions Trophy.

LV= County Championship season promises more thrills

The LV= County Championship season is upon us, with some exciting cricket in store.

One For Arthur wins Grand National

One For Arthur has become only the second ever Scottish winner of the Grand National.

The new rules of cricket - a clampdown on big bats and bad-boy behaviour

Cricket is set for some interesting new rule changes, not least concerning the size of bats.

England stars among Wisden's five cricketers of the year

England stars Chris Woakes and Ben Duckett have been named among Wisden's five cricketers of the year for 2016.

Ian Bell: England hero, Warwickshire legend

Ian Bell will go down as one of Warwickshire's finest ever batsmen, and he's going to be around until at least 2020.

Johanna Konta sets sights on world number one spot after Miami glory

Johanna Konta wants to emulate Andy Murray by becoming a world number one.

Grand National set to enthral nation

Aintree is poised for an epic Grand National as racegoers converge on Merseyside.

Chris Woakes: Warwickshire and England's rising star

Fans coming to Edgbaston this summer will be paying close attention to Chris Woakes, who has emerged as one of England's leading players.

Rikki Clarke: Warwickshire's all-round man

Rikki Clarke remains a star towards the end of a long and colourful career.

City-based T20 tournament wins ECB vote

Plans for a new city-based Twenty20 tournament in England have been passed.