England opener Tammy Beaumont becomes the leading one-day batter in the world for the first time. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.

Kent announce a deficit of £217,351 in their financial results for the year ending 31 October 2020. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.

Nottinghamshire and England fast bowler Jake Ball signs a new contract with his native county until 2023. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.

Worcestershire wicketkeeper Ben Cox signs a new two-year contract tying him to New Road until at least 2023. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.

Opener Zak Crawley says there is “definitely a way back” for England as they chase victory in the final Test and a series draw. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.

Big day for Ahmed Shah Durrani too, as he becomes second Afghan, after Pakteen, to be a TV umpire in a Test match Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

The fast bowler has been sidelined since December with a stress fracture of his back Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

Fantasy suggestions for the third T20I between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

The Redbacks lost 9 for 76 after being on course to haul down a huge target at the WACA Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

Natalie Sciver and Heather Knight also gained, as did NZ’s Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday and Hannah Rowe Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

Summer sports to be safeguarded by £300 million scheme in wake of Covid disruption Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

Fast bowler prioritised “good vibes” at the teams and leagues he chose this year Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

A total of 244 test results are out, and results for 40-45 tests, all from one franchise, are awaited Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

Blessing Muzarabani and Victor Nyauchi had earlier combined to bowl Afghanistan out for 131 Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

United could field only two overseas players due to Covid-related absences but they still came out on top Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

Batsman says proactivity may be needed in conditions, but expects less trouble from red ball Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

Wicketkeeper-batsman, who initially rejected contract extension, is awarded a Benefit Year Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

Prospect of drawn series in India leaves England with ‘loads to play for’, captain says Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

The opener played two Tests when he was far from fit but is confident ahead of his comeback for New South Wales Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.

Australia need England to level the series 2-2 in Ahmedabad to qualify to play New Zealand Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.