Enter Clark, who began the match with a first-class batting average of 13.45 and a highest score of 35. In just 43 minutes and 37 balls, the free-swinging No.8 hit four sixes and three fours in a blazing cameo of 63.

The thrilling England vs India Test series served up regular drama throughout, as well as individual brilliance from the likes of Harry Brook and Mohammed Siraj. New county champions Nottinghamshire, led by Peter Moores, delivered domestically and we said ...

In his novel Netherland, Joseph O’Neill describes the rhythm of fielding in cricket as ‘pulmonary’ — the fielders converging as one as the bowler runs in before reverting to their positions after each ball. For Carl Hopkinson, it’s an apt metaphor.

With Cam Green and Steve Smith shaping as the mostly likely candidates to be selected as Australia's No.3 for this summer's Ashes, selectors face a choice between pragmatism and tradition.

India women clinched their first-ever World Cup after defeating South Africa in the final by 52 runs. The Sunday night in Navi Mumbai was a long one with the Women in Blue celebrating the win. The team also presented the Best fielding medal to a star all-rounder.

Editor’s note: This piece was first published in June ahead of India’s Test tour in England. It has been updated in the buildup to their two-match home series against the West Indies. They are cricket’s global superpower both on and, particularly ...