Cricket News

Paul Collingwood praises England for putting Pakistan's off-field troubles out of their mind as they easily won the first Twenty20 international.

Pakistan's Yasir Hameed says a meeting he had with the News of the World that was secretly recorded has been "inaccurately reported" by the tabloid.

A leading Sri Lanka cricketer has been investigated by the anti-corruption unit of the world cricket governing body, BBC Sport has learned.

England underline their status as World Twenty20 champions as they cruise to victory in the first of two internationals against Pakistan.

Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan says the three cricketers accused of spot-fixing should receive life bans from cricket if found guilty.

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Durham seamer Neil Killeen ends his 16-year playing career with the county to concentrate on coaching.

England beat Pakistan by five wickets with 2.5 overs to spare in the first Twenty20 international in Cardiff.

Cash paid to an agent as part of a sting operation by the News of the World was found by police after they searched the rooms of three Pakistan players suspected of spot fixing in last week's Lord's Test, the BBC understands.

England coach Andy Flower says he is satisfied with spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed's role within the team despite previous links with illegal bookmakers.

A lawyer for the three Pakistan players at the centre of allegations of corruption says they are keen for a "timely and satisfactory outcome" to the affair.

Ireland beat Canada by six wickets in their Intercontinental Cup tie in Toronto.

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Kevin Pietersen will face disciplinary action over his Twitter tirade, says England coach Andy Flower.

Sarah Taylor, Katherine Brunt and Holly Colvin miss the England women's tour to Sri Lanka.

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Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq is a doubt for Sunday's Twenty20 game against England after injuring his back during their one-day win over Somerset.