England cruise home in first Test

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:38:55 GMT

England overcome an early bout of nerves to ease to a five-wicket win over West Indies in the opening Test at Lord's.

Windies were stern test - Strauss

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:41:50 GMT

Captain Andrew Strauss admits England were forced to "dig deep" before sealing a five-wicket victory over West Indies.

Sarwan blames Windies for absence

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:08:30 GMT

Ramnaresh Sarwan claims the negative actions of certain West Indies individuals are behind his absence from the team.

England v West Indies as it happened

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:27:53 GMT

Alastair Cook and Ian Bell steer England to a five-wicket victory over West Indies in the opening Test of the summer at Lord's.

Meaker best not enough for Surrey

Sat, 19 May 2012 17:36:47 GMT

Stuart Meaker completes a career-best 8-52 at The Oval but still fails to force a Surrey win against Somerset.

Napier positive despite CB40 loss

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:50:17 GMT

Essex all-rounder Graham Napier feels his side can still qualify for the knock-out stages of the CB40 despite failing to win any of their first three matches.

Horton ton denies Warwickshire

Sat, 19 May 2012 18:04:55 GMT

Paul Horton saves Lancashire from defeat but a draw helps Warwickshire reclaim top spot in Division One.

Joyce supports struggling Goodwin

Sat, 19 May 2012 14:19:20 GMT

Sussex batsman Ed Joyce backs his team-mate Murray Goodwin to return to top form soon after his poor start to the season.

Worcs and Sussex draw at New Road

Sat, 19 May 2012 17:09:26 GMT

Worcestershire are still without a win in six County Championship matches this season after drawing at home against Sussex.

Carberry & Katich see out a draw

Sat, 19 May 2012 16:36:48 GMT

Michael Carberry and Simon Katich both make half centuries as the final day ends in a rain-hit draw at Headingley.

Leics-Essex contest ends in draw

Sat, 19 May 2012 15:54:51 GMT

Leicestershire's Division Two match with Essex ended in a draw despite both sides' efforts to make a game of it.

Kent remain unbeaten this season

Sat, 19 May 2012 16:34:21 GMT

Kent remain undefeated in this season's County Championship after their game against Northants ends in a tame draw.

Overdue century delights Strauss

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:43:50 GMT

Andrew Strauss admits his relief at ending 18 months without a Test century after scoring 121 not out against West Indies.

Derbys ease to win over Glamorgan

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:57:07 GMT

Division Two leaders Derbyshire cruise to an eight-wicket victory over Glamorgan inside three days at Derby.

Levi agrees to Somerset T20 stint

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:14:21 GMT

Somerset bring in world-record breaking South Africa batsman Richard Levi for their Twenty20 campaign.

Lancashire confirm Junaid absence

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:03:11 GMT

Lancashire announce that Pakistan bowler Junaid Khan will not feature in their Friends Life T20 campaign.

India 'assault' cricketer charged

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:41:22 GMT

Australian cricketer Luke Pomersbach is granted bail after being charged with molesting a woman and assaulting her fiance at a hotel in India's capital.

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Sir Viv Richards

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:07:31 GMT

Tests 121, Runs 8540, Avg 50.23

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Malcolm Marshall

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:34:01 GMT

Tests 81, Wkts 376

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Brian Lara

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:16:22 GMT

Tests 131, Runs 11953, Avg 52.88

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Sir Garfield Sobers

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:10:52 GMT

Tests 93, Runs 8032, Avg 57.78, Wkts 235

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Gordon Greenidge

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:08:57 GMT

West Indies legend Gordon Greenidge scores a double hundred to help the West Indies win a thrilling Lord's Test on the way to a 5-0 win for the tourists in 1984.

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Desmond Haynes

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:11:15 GMT

Tests 116, Runs 7487, Avg 42.29

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Clive Lloyd

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:17:20 GMT

Tests 110, Runs 7515, Avg 46.67

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Curtly Ambrose

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:28:48 GMT

Tests 98, Wkts 405

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Joel Garner

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:26:51 GMT

Tests 58, Wkts 259

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Michael Holding

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:25:52 GMT

Tests 60, Wkts 249

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Lance Gibbs

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:19:00 GMT

Tests 79, Wkts 309

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Courtney Walsh

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:32:46 GMT

Tests 132, Wkts 519

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Jeff Dujon

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:18:10 GMT

Tests 81, Runs 3322, Avg 31.94, Catches 267

VIDEO: West Indies legends - Rohan Kanhai

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:12:04 GMT

Tests 79, Runs 6227, Avg 47.53

VIDEO: West Indies legends - The Three Ws

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:02:39 GMT

Sir Frank Worrell, Sir Clyde Walcott and Sir Everton Weekes, all from the island of Barbados and born within 18 months of each other.

VIDEO: Broad proud of triple honour

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:25:21 GMT

England captain Andrew Strauss and man-of-the-match Stuart Broad reflect on England's five wicket victory over the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's.

AUDIO: Swann confident of England victory

Sun, 20 May 2012 19:03:54 GMT

Spinner Graeme Swann says his England team-mates are confident that they can chase down the 181 runs required to beat the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's, despite losing two late wickets for the addition of just 10 runs.

VIDEO: Strauss relief after special innings

Fri, 18 May 2012 21:05:38 GMT

England captain Andrew Strauss reflects on a really special moment after scoring his first Test century in 18 months to put England in a dominant position on day two of the first Test against the West Indies.

AUDIO: MCC recognition delights Edwards

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:59:19 GMT

Kent and England captain Charlotte Edwards tells BBC Radio Kent her invitation to join the MCC World Cricket Committee is recognition of the buoyant state of women's game.

VIDEO: Strauss wary of Windies pace attack

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:22:14 GMT

England captain Andrew Strauss admits the West Indies pace attack will challenge his side during the forthcoming series.

AUDIO: Adams honoured by MCC opportunity

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:14:38 GMT

Kent head coach Jimmy Adams tells BBC Radio Kent that he was honoured to be invited to join the MCC World Cricket Committee, along with Kent and England captain Charlotte Edwards.

VIDEO: Lord's in talks over NZ Test switch

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:13:18 GMT

New Marylebone Cricket Club chief executive Derek Brewer has confirmed that the club is in talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to stage a second Test next summer,

AUDIO: Mushtaq is an inspiration - Adams

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:59:22 GMT

Surrey team director Chris Adams tells BBC Surrey that Mushtaq Ahmed, who is joining the club's coaching staff on a short-term basis, is an "incredible and inspirational man".

AUDIO: England duty 'a buzz' for Prior

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:49:34 GMT

Sussex and England wicketkeeper Matt Prior tells BBC Sussex he cannot wait to join up with the national team ahead of the Test series against the West Indies.

Jonathan Agnew column

Mon, 21 May 2012 17:06:09 GMT

"When Trott and Pietersen were out that was looking pretty dangerous, but England will be pleased they were challenged"

Jonathan Agnew column

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:36:00 GMT

"Whatever transpires on Monday, West Indies can look back and know they have fought hard and impressed many."

Media delight for Strauss hundred

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:20:46 GMT

Jonathan Agnew says the media will share in Andrew Strauss's delight at scoring his first century in 18 months.

Topping England's priorities

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:00:58 GMT

Five years after making his Test debut against West Indies, BBC Sport assesses the importance of England's wicketkeeper

Bairstow the right pick - Stewart

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:35:41 GMT

Jonny Bairstow will grow in international cricket and become an England Test regular, says former skipper Alec Stewart

County structure far from solved

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:36:49 GMT

Kevin Howells says finding a way to improve the structure of the county game remains as unclear as ever.

County ins & outs

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Keep up to date with the latest signings, departures and rumours

Strauss not thinking of quitting

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:59:19 GMT

Andrew Strauss says he has not thought of giving up the England captaincy, ahead of the first Test against West Indies at Lord's.

Johnson back for Australia's tour

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:14:41 GMT

Australia recall fast bowlers Mitchell Johnson and Patrick Cummins to their one-day side for next month's tour of Ireland and England.

Bangladesh postpone Pakistan tour

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:57:41 GMT

Pakistan officials are "surprised" and "disappointed" by a decision to postpone Bangladesh's tour of their country.

IPL suspends 'corrupt' players

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:09:53 GMT

India's cricket authorities suspend five IPL players who are being investigated for corruption after a sting by undercover TV reporters.

Rankin injury leaves Bears short

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:48:31 GMT

Warwickshire are hit by another injury in their fast bowling department as they lose Boyd Rankin for six weeks with a foot problem.

New Zealand coach Wright to quit

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:07:15 GMT

New Zealand coach John Wright will step down from his position in August after rejecting the offer of a contract extension.

Lancashire recruit Arafat for T20

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:41:13 GMT

Lancashire sign Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat as their second overseas player for this summer's Twenty20 competition.

Scotland well beaten by Hampshire

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:20:42 GMT

Scotland are thrashed by 89 runs in Sunday's Clydesdale Bank 40 clash with Hampshire at Uddingston.

NZ rain earns England ICC pay-out

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:22:40 GMT

England will earn $175,000 from the ICC for being world number one on 1 April after rain hits rivals South Africa in New Zealand.

England hold nerve to clinch win

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:03:14 GMT

Kevin Pietersen signs off in style as England secure a first Test win of a difficult winter to tie with Sri Lanka and retain the number one spot.

Prior thrilled at Bairstow debut

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:26:31 GMT

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior is delighted Jonny Bairstow has been given his chance against the West Indies at Lord's.

Zimbabwe skipper eyes Essex move

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:07:17 GMT

Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor says he is hopeful of securing a contract with Essex for this year's Twenty20 campaign.

Fit Woakes brings Bears balance

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:54:06 GMT

Warwickshire Director of Cricket Ashley Giles believes Chris Woakes' return after his ankle injury has improved the balance of the side.

Edwards delighted with ECB award

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:13:48 GMT

England captain Charlotte Edwards says the team's performances are a big reason for her being named as cricketer of the year.

Sachin Tendulkar's career in pictures

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:09:37 GMT

After Sachin Tendulkar scores his 100th international century, BBC Sport takes a pictorial look back at his career