England cricket

Security is also getting tightened ahead of England's ODI series against South Africa today (24 May).

Ben Stokes believes the IPL improves cricketers and is great for exposure.

India retain top position with 123 points following the ICC update.

Cricket Australia has threatened not to pay players out of contract beyond 30 June.

The prize money will see an increase of $500,000 (£387,000) from the previous tournament.

Vaughan believes the new tournament must target family audiences.

Champions Trophy favourites win by 85 runs at Lord's as Root scores 73 and takes three wickets.

Eoin Morgan's side kick-start summer schedule with seven-wicket win at Bristol.

England and Wales will host this year's Champions Trophy, which begins on 1 June.

South Africa are on 123 points following the annual update to the rankings.

Stokes suffered a grade-one muscle tear in his right shoulder on 24 April.

Wood has been in fine fettle for Durham after recovering from a third ankle operation.

It is expected that Essex will formally announce their decision later this week.

Sports star is set to host water-based programme Cannonball.

Ben Stokes headlines eight-strong group during the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Morgan is in favour of ECB's new city-based T20 tournament set to commence in 2020.

Harrison believes the city-based T20 tournament will safeguard the future of English cricket.

Hales and Root combine in record second-wicket partnership of 192 at Kensington Oval.

Outspoken batsman will return to English cricket for this summer's 2017 Natwest T20 Blast.

Root and Woakes strike up outstanding 102-run partnership to take England to victory.

Captain hits 107 to inspire tourists to a 45-run victory at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Sam Billings is set to retain his place at the top of the order for Friday's first meeting in Antigua.

Surrey bowler promoted from Lions duty following a knee injury sustained by Jake Ball in warm-up match.

Morgan says it was important to stick around for the Ireland matches.

Gillespie thinks it is the right time for Root to lead England.

The 26-year-old was named as Alastair Cook's successor on Monday.

A total of 351 cricketers will be available to purchase at next Monday's auction in Bengaluru.

Yorkshire all-rounder Willey has undergone surgery on a shoulder injury sustained in India.

Root succeeded Alastair Cook following a disappointing 4-0 Test loss to India in December 2016.

The Yorkshireman becomes the latest batsman to take charge as Alastair Cook's successor is named.