Cricket news round-up – 31 August: India 264/5, Anderson ruled out of Ashes 2019

India reached 264/5 on Day 1 at Sabina Park; Anderson ruled out of the entire series; Mustafizur dropped for Afghanistan Test; and Vitality Blast quarterfinal line-ups have been set.

Cricket news round-up – August 26: Ben Stokes epic seals England win in all-time thriller

Stokes does it again, more Bumrah magic, and another tied encounter in the T20 Blast.

Cricket news round-up – 24 August: India, Australia look set, rain interrupts Colombo Test

India and Australia progressed ahead in their respective Test matches as Colombo Test was affected by the rain for the second day running.

Cricket news round-up – 22 August: Dilruwan Perera returns for Sri Lanka

The return of Dilruwan, England’s 2020 home schedule, India’s title sponsor and all the county action.

Ashes 2019 3rd Test, statistical preview: Lyon a wicket away from history

With 355 Test wickets, Lyon is tied with Lillee at third spot on the list of all-time wicket takers for Australia. Lillee and Lyon are behind only Warne (708) and McGrath (563).

Cricket news round-up – 20 August: No Anderson at Headingley, Indians draw tour match, Scotland, Namibia register big wins

England retain their XII from Lord's; Scotland beat Oman; Namibia beat Botswana; India draw their tour match; and India A squads for South Africa A ODIs announced.

Cricket news round-up – 19 August: Lord’s Test ends in draw, Sri Lanka take 1-0 lead

Lord's Test ended in a draw. Sri Lanka took 1-0 lead. Afghanistan Cricket Board suspended Mohammad Shahzad.

Cricket news round-up – 15 August: Chris Gayle takes U-turn on retirement

Chris Gayle denies retirement, India seal 2-0 win with another Kohli century, and the Euro T20 Slam is cancelled.

Ashes 2019 2nd Test, statistical preview: Australia return to their favourite hunting ground in England

Australia’s win-loss ratio of 2.428 at Lord’s is the 6th-best for any side away from home with a 10-Test cut-off and the best with a 20-Test cut-off. They had lost just once in the 113-year span between 1896 and 2009.

Cricket news round-up – 13 August: ICC releases road to 2023 World Cup, cricket may be included in 2028 Olympics

ICC announced road to India 2023. Cricket is in line to be included in 2-28 Olympic Games, said Mike Gatting. BCCI shortlisted six candidates for India's head coach.