Cricket

Gloucestershire all-rounder Jack Taylor is suspended from bowling for 12 months for an illegal action.

England can retain the Ashes in Australia without Ben Stokes, says former Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson.

Australia begin their Women's Ashes defence with a two-wicket victory over England in the first one-day international.

A Pakistan player has reported an approach by a match-fixer, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board.

England captain Heather Knight says that the Women's Ashes series against Australia is "too close to call".

England could resume touring arrangements with Zimbabwe as part of the ICC's new Test and one-day international leagues.

Gloucestershire seamer Chris Liddle signs a one-year contract extension with the county for the 2018 season.

Glamorgan's new limited-overs captain Colin Ingram says the county is playing the "right brand of cricket" to win a trophy in 2018.

Division One side Surrey sign Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh as their overseas player for 2018.

As England begin their bid to regain the Women's Ashes, the players reveal what has happened since they won the World Cup.

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is reported for a third time for a suspect bowling action.

County champions Essex sign Kent all-rounder Matt Coles on a contract until the end of the 2019 season.

Captain Heather Knight says the disruption to England's Women's Ashes preparation has been "frustrating", after two warm-up games were washed out by rain.

England head coach Mark Robinson says he 'doesn't care' about his side being the favourites heading into the Women's Ashes against Australia.

Somerset chairman Andy Nash is to step down in January and is to be replaced by committee member Charles Clark.

Michael Hogan says it is an honour to remain as Glamorgan's County Championship captain, with Colin Ingram taking over as limited-overs skipper.

All-rounder Steven Mullaney signs a four-year contract at Nottinghamshire through until the end of the 2021 season.

Teenagers Conor McKerr, Ollie Pope and Amar Virdi extend their contracts with Surrey until the end of the 2020 season.

Imam-ul-Haq, nephew of Pakistan great Inzamam-ul-Haq, hits a century on his international debut against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.

AB de Villiers hits his highest ODI score of 176 as South Africa thrash Bangladesh in the second one-day international.