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11:00 pm – England take 2-0 ODI series lead
England defeated Australia by 38 runs despite a fine century from Shaun Marsh to take a 2-0 lead in the five match series in Cardiff.
Jason Roy scored a century before Liam Plunkett picked up four wickets to help the hosts dash Aussie hopes.
Read the full report here.
8:20 pm – Sri Lanka finally resume play
Sri Lankan players went back to the field following a two-hour delay as they were penalised five penalty runs ahead of the third day of the second Test against the West Indies by umpires Aleem Dar and Ian Gould who ruled that they had altered the condition of the ball.
After discussions between officials and the players, match referee Javagal Srinath upheld Gould and Dar’s decision.
Read the full story here.
8:00 pm – No contract for Jesse Ryder
New Zealand former international batsman Jesse Ryder did not find any takers in the first round of domestic contract distribution.
Ryder averaged more than 70 last season but was no signed up by Central Districts.
For more, click here.
7:10pm – David Warner signs for St. Lucia Stars in CPL
David Warner has been keeping himself busy despite his international and domestic cricket one-year-ban. The former Australia deputy skipper has signed for Caribbean Premier League (CPL) outfit St. Lucia Stars for the 2018 editions just days after being picked in the players-draft for the inaugural Global T20 Canada league. Read more on Warner’s latest move here.
7:00pm – Australia given a target of 343 runs in Cardiff ODI
England’s innings in the second ODI against Australia at Cardiff has drawn to a close with the hosts amassing 342-8 in their 50 overs. Opener Jason Roy starred for England with a fine century while stand-in skipper Jos Buttler remained unbeaten on 91. You can follow the live updates from this ODI over here. Meanwhile, Australia skipper Tim Paine was in the thick of things after being struck on the face. Despite that, he pulled off a stunner moments later. Read more on Paine’s heroic effort here.
6:00pm – Sri Lanka refuse to take the field after umpires change ball
There is a huge controversy which has erupted in the ongoing second Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka in St. Lucia. The Sri Lankans have refused to take the field on day three after the umpires changed the ball overnight due to suspicions of ball-tampering. We will have more on this breaking story shortly.
4:30pm – Afghanistan confident about learning from India defeat
Afghanistan’s maiden Test might have ended with a heavy thrashing inside two days but that is not disheartening the team too much. Skipper Asghar Stanikzai, coach Phil Simmons and Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chief executive Shafiqullah Stanikzai have all spoken about the lessons their team has learnt from their inaugural Test. Here is what they had to say.
2:00pm – Rohit Sharma runs into Jose Mourinho at FIFA World Cup
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma made the most of not being picked for the Indian squad for the Afghanistan Test by visiting Moscow to catch the tournament openers between Russia and Saudi Arabia. There, the India star ran into none other than Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Read about the meeting between the two here.
1:45pm – Positives all-round for India after Afghanistan thrashing
While the Afghan’s debut Test might have been short lived, there were plenty of reasons to smile for the Indian cricket team. Sport360’s Ajit Vijaykumar takes a look at the bright spots for team India ahead of their extensive upcoming tour of England. Read about the three reasons why India will be smiling after their comprehensive victory inside two days.
1:40pm – Why Ireland were better than Afghanistan in their inaugural Tests
Afghanistan’s maiden foray into Test cricket ended inside two days with a defeat by an innings and 262 runs against India at Bengaluru. Sport360’s Ajit Vijaykumar takes a look at why Ireland performed much better than the Afghans in their inaugural Test against Pakistan last month. You can read his analysis here.
1:30pm – Australia bowl first against England in second ODI at Cardiff
The toss for the second ODI between England and Australia has occurred at Cardiff with the visitors electing to bowl first. The hosts have been dealt a huge blow minutes before the start of the clash with skipper Eoin Morgan ruled out due to a back spasm. Jos Buttler will lead the England side in place of Morgan. Do not miss any of the action from this ODI by following our live ball-by-ball updates here.
11:00am – Ambati Rayudu to be dropped from India squad after failing fitness test
The Yo-Yo test has claimed a third casualty at India’s National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Ambati Rayudu’s inspired comeback to the India ODI side for the England tour could be about to evaporate into thin air after the batsman reportedly failed the fitness test on Friday. Read more on this developing story here.
