Cricket news round-up – 4 August: Win for India, good day for England in the Ashes

India began their campaign against West Indies with a win. England edged ahead after a tight third day in first Ashes Test. Edmonton Royals managed their first win of Global T20 Canada League 2019.

Vitality Blast 2019, Worcestershire vs Leicestershire, Yorkshire vs Warwickshire, Gloucestershire vs Sussex, Middlesex vs Somerset: Preview, predictions

August 4 will feature four Vitality Blast matches, at New Road, Headingley, Bristol, and Richmond.

Cricket news round-up – 3 August: Rory Burns’ fighting ton gives England control

Burns’ brilliant ton, Russell’s absence in India tours, and all the action from the Vitality Blast.

Vitality Blast 2019, Lancashire Lightning vs Nottinghamshire Outlaws: Preview, predictions

The top team of North Group will be fighting the fifth in the race on August 3.

Cricket news round-up – 2 August: Smith scores heroic century to revive Australia

Steve Smith’s dream return to Test cricket, the doubts he suffered in the past, and the round-ups from other cricketing action elsewhere.

Vitality Blast 2019, all eight matches: Preview, predictions

There are eight matches of Vitality Blast 2019 scheduled for August 2.

Vitality Blast 2019, Middlesex vs Kent Spitfires, Essex Eagles vs Hampshire, Glamorgan vs Gloucestershire: Preview, predictions

As Middlesex and Kent battle for the top spot, Glamorgan will hope to push themselves off the bottom of the table.

Vitality Blast 2019, Worcestershire Rapids vs Derbyshire Falcons, Durham Jets vs Leicestershire Foxes: Preview, predictions

Worcestershire will hope to keep pressure in pursuit of the top spot while Leicestershire looks to move out of the bottom.

Vitality Blast 2019, Surrey vs Kent Spitfires: Preview, predictions

In a South Division clash, Surrey will host Kent Spitfires at The Oval on July 30.

Cricket news round-up – 29 July: Sri Lanka win series, Australia Women march on, Singapore stun Nepal

Sri Lanka, Australia Women both went 2-0 up, while Singapore won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Region Final.