Opener Mahmudul Hasan Joy and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored centuries as Bangladesh defeated Ireland by an innings and 47 runs in the first cricket test

Australia are favourites to retain the Ashes over the next two months but anything short of their usual dominance over England on home soil is sure to reignite the debate over the pace of transition to a younger generation.

The opening match on Monday was played in an upgraded TU ground featuring floodlights and concrete grandstands.

Babar Azam’s first international century in more than two years has anchored Pakistan’s comfortable chase of 289 against scratchy Sri Lanka in their series-clinching one-day international in Rawalpind

While ever more hostage to Twenty20's global carve-up, cricket will take a breath from next week to indulge its most time-honoured rivalry as Australia and England battle in the Ashes.

Professional gambler Paul Krishnamurty is back with his must-read strategies and best bets for the Ashes, with selections ranging from 20/1 to 3/1.

Sri Lanka Cricket has directed its national team to continue its tour to Pakistan despite several players wanting to leave because of safety concerns.

Prime Video is marking the Indian women's cricket team World Cup triumph on an episode of its unscripted series 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle.'