Cricket

James Anderson could soon return to cricket.

Retired England cricketer could make return in Major League Cricket

Umar Mahmood, who starred in Freddie Flintoff' Field Of Dreams, has died following a fatal crash in Preston.

Teen who appeared in Freddie Flintoff's hit BBC show dies in crash

Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket.

England cricketer retires from international competitions aged 37

Actor Youssef Berouain, who once appeared in BBC soap Eastenders, has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years after killing the mother of cricket star Gus Atkinson by dangerous driving

Eastenders actor sentenced after killing cricket star's mum in crash

Former England and Surrey cricketer Graham Thorpe has died at the age of 55.

Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe dies aged 55

Richard Gleeson celebrates dismissing Rishabh Pant when playing for England against India during the second Vitality IT20 at Edgbaston in July 2022 Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

London Spirit star sees franchise cricket as key to career longevity

Birmingham Phoenix youngster looking to emulate Moeen Ali

London Spirit youngster sees Hundred as World Cup building block

New Zealand's Adam Milne mounts injury comeback in new Hundred season

Top activities for the perfect day out, according to kids

Anshuman Gaekwad has died.

Indian Cricket legend dies aged 71

Matthew Mott has left his role at England Cricket.

England white-ball cricket head coach steps down

Jake Neary died after being hit by an Audi A5 in an alleyway off Parramatta Street in Rawtenstall

Talented sportsman dies after being hit by car in alleyway

Umpire Ken Palmer watches as Chetan Sharma bowls for India during the 1st Test match between England and India at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, 5th June 1986.

Tributes pour in for Cricket legend Ken Palmer, dead at 87

Former England and Yorkshire batsman Sir Geoffrey Boycott Picture: Gareth Copley/Getty Images

Cricketing legend back in hospital after throat cancer surgery

Sri Lanka cricket is currently in mourning.

Former cricketer shot dead

Geoffrey Boycott has been diagnosed with cancer.

Cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott reveals cancer diagnosis

A former England captain and Yorkshire cricket legend has been diagnosed with throat cancer.

Jimmy Johnson

Hungary's Barnabas Varga leaving the pitch on a stretcher following a collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn on Sunday. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Why we need to take concussion seriously in sport

Dr Frank Duckworth (left) and Dr Anthony Lewis pioneered the Duckworth-Lewis method for calculating target scores in limited overs cricket matches abridged by bad weather.

Cricket statistician dies aged 84

Josh Downie, 24, tragically died during a match three years ago, as his mural was unveiled in Nottingham as part of a new campaign by the British Heart Foundation.

Tribute paid to cricketer who 'died suddenly' during match

Euro 2024 to implement major rule change

Cricket county charged over racism allegations.

Cricket county charged over racism allegations

Cricketer's rape conviction overturned

Burnley's James Michael Anderson, 41, OBE, is an English cricketer who plays for the England and Wales cricket team and Lancashire, and previously played for England's limited overs cricket teams. Anderson is widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time.

Legendary sportsman announces retirement

International cricket star Devon Thomas has been banned for match fixing

International cricket star banned for match fixing

Ben Wells has retired from cricket aged 23 due to a heart condition.

Sports star retires due to heart condition

Raman Subba Row was England’s oldest living alumni cricketer

England star dies aged 92

Ex-Australia cricketer refused bail after domestic violence charges

A former Australia cricket has been refused bail following charges of domestic violence.

Jimmy Johnson

Derek Underwood walking alongside the late Queen during 2nd Ashes Test Match between England and Australia at Lord's on July 17, 2009 in London, England.

England legend dies

Moeen Ali celebrates with CSK captain MS Dhoni (R) in 2023 tournament

Which England cricket stars will feature in IPL 2024?

The 2024 IPL tournament will kick-off with MS Dhoni (R) once again leading the Chennai Super Kings

How to watch IPL 2024 on UK TV and tournament schedule

Procter has been hailed as a 'cricketing giant'.

Tributes to sporting 'giant'

Shaun Udal celebrates with Andrew Flintoff after England's 212-run victory in Mumbai in March 2006. (Picture Ben Radford/Getty Images)

"I had all sorts of dark thoughts" admits ex-cricketer

Transgender athletes have been banned from taking part in international women’s cricket in order to ‘protect the integrity and safety’ of the players.

Transgender women banned from international cricket

Bishan Singh Bedi, one of India's most acclaimed cricket players, has died at the age of 77. (Credit: Getty Images)

Legendary cricket player Bishan Singh Bedi dies aged 77

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Why was IShowSpeed in India and who did he meet there?

Ex-England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement from professional cricket.

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement

The Cricket World Cup began on Thursday in India. (Image: Getty Images)

How does the Cricket World Cup 2023 work? Table, schedule, prize money

Compare the Market and The Hundred have teamed up with three social media video gamers across the course of the tournament

Four in 10 people in the UK are cricket fans

Instagram influencer Mia Baker and cricketer Ollie Robinson are rumoured to be dating. Photos by Getty Images.

People think cricketer Ollie Robinson is dating influencer Mia Baker

Instagram influencer Mia Baker and cricketer Ollie Robinson are rumoured to be dating. Photos by Getty Images.

People think cricketer Ollie Robinson is dating influencer Mia Baker

Tammy Beaumont hit the highest ever The Hundred score

The Hundred 2023: cricket eliminator teams, dates and start-times

Ben Stokes during England’s World Cup final in 2019

Ben Stokes comes out of ODI retirement ahead of 2023 World Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Stuart Broad of England interacts with Partner Mollie King and their daughter following Day Five of the LV= Insurance Ashes 5th Test Match between England and Australia at The Kia Oval on July 31, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

A look at Mollie King’s fiancé Stuart Broad’s net worth

Oval Invincibles celebrate their second win in a row at The Hundred 2022

The Hundred 2023: how to buy last minute tickets ahead of first match

Piers Morgan was devastated by the fourth Test outcome (Image: Getty Images)

Piers Morgan mocked for Twitter rampage as Australia retain Ashes

England captain Mike Brearley (r) shares a joke with Bob Willis (c) as Geoffrey Boycott (l) and David Gower look on after England had beaten Australia in the 5th Cornhill Test Match to regain the Ashes at Old Trafford on August 17, 1981 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Adrian Murrell/Allsport/Getty Images/Hulton Archive)

What was going on the last time England won Old Trafford Ashes Test?

Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 111* in England’s second ODI

How to follow Women’s ODI matches in 2023 Ashes multi-format series

Sporting events across the county have been disruputed by heavy wind and rain

UK sport disrupted as country hit by strong winds and rain

ICC confirms equal pay in men’s and women’s tournaments

ICC commits to equal prize money in men and women’s events

Sophia Dunkley celebrates her 50 against Australia in first T20

How to follow Women’s T20I series in multi-format Ashes competition

Steve Smith of Australia collects his player of the match award during Day Five of the LV= Insurance Ashes 2nd Test match between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 2, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Was Jonny Bairstow’s run out at The Ashes in the 'Spirit of Cricket'?

Nathan Lyon has been diagnosed with significant calf strain in second Ashes Test match

Nathan Lyon: Australian spinner ruled out of Ashes

Ben Stokes vs Pat Cummins

The Ashes 2023: second Test match dates and venue explained

Andrew Strauss is the man behind the important initiative (Image: Getty Images)

The Ashes: Red for Ruth day explained as England wear red on Day 2

Jonny Bairstow removes a Just Stop Oil protester at Lord’s (Image: Getty Images)

‘Boundary with ease’: England cricket fans react to Just Stop Oil

Ben Stokes ahead of the second Ashes Test match

Lord’s records and past results ahead of second Ashes Test match