Cricket news round-up – 29 August: Ajantha Mendis retires

Ajantha Mendis announced retirement, Malaysia went one up, Rapids make it to top eight, and Jemimah Rodrigues signed off in style.

Vitality Blast 2019 qualification scenario after August 23: What do the teams need to qualify?

No team has qualified for the quarterfinals yet, though Glamorgan have been eliminated. Lancashire Lightning and Sussex Sharks top the two groups.

Vitality Blast 2019 qualification scenario after August 16: What do the teams need to qualify?

No team has qualified for the quarterfinals yet, though Glamorgan have been eliminated. Lancashire Lightning and Sussex Sharks top the two groups.

Vitality Blast 2019, Durham vs Worcestershire, Surrey vs Sussex, Derbyshire vs Leicestershire: Preview, predictions

August 15 will feature three matches at the 2019 Vitality Blast – at Riverside Ground, The Oval, and Derby.

Vitality Blast 2019 schedule: Teams, fixture, venues, date, time

Vitality Blast 2019 will kick off at Lord's, Trent Bridge, and Sophia Gardens on July 18.