Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) approves an amendment to the game’s laws to use the gender-neutral term ‘batter’ instead of ‘batsman’. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
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IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Delhi Capitals to go ahead despite Covid case
Wednesday’s Indian Premier League fixture between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals will go ahead despite T Natarajan testing positive for Covid-19. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
County Championship: Essex clinch Division Two title with innings victory
Essex clinch the Division Two title after beating Northants by an innings and 44 runs before lunch on day two at Chelmsford. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
Sunrisers and Warner look to put early-season struggles behind them against high-flying Capitals
With Iyer back, the Capitals should be able to unleash Nortje alongside Rabada once more Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Mumbai, KKR chase batting form in mid-table clash
They’ve seen off the worst batting conditions this season could offer, and both batting units can expect a significant uptick in form Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
T Natarajan in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19
Six members of Sunrisers Hyderabad, including Vijay Shankar, identified as close contacts; SRH vs DC game to go ahead on schedule Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Marlon Samuels charged under ICC's anti-corruption code
The charges relate to the T10 tournament in the UAE Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
IPL: Liam Livingstone credits Riyan Parag's bat with six-hitting summer
Liam Livingstone reveals the secret behind this summer’s incredible six-hitting streak… a borrowed bat from Rajasthan Royals team-mate Riyan Parag. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
Peter Moores: Nottinghamshire head coach agrees new three-year deal
Nottinghamshire head coach Peter Moores signs a new three-year deal before their final Championship game of the season. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
Australia thrash India to take 1-0 lead in ODI series
Rachael Haynes makes an unbeaten 93 as Australia thrash India by nine wickets to win their 25th consecutive one-day international match. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
County Championship: Match halted as air ambulance swoops in
Play between Gloucestershire and Durham was stopped as the helicopter landed on the pitch. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
Mithali Raj wants runs and partnerships 'rather than thinking about fearless cricket'
The India ODI captain has asked for consistency from openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Darcie Brown four-for, Haynes, Healy, Lanning fifties hand India crushing defeat
Hosts take two points in multi-format series as Mithali Raj’s fifty is in vain in India’s nine-wicket loss Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
Ricky Ponting: Shreyas Iyer's return 'makes the make-up of our team look more complete'
Ponting was also full of praise for Rishabh Pant, saying “his level of maturity in the last couple of seasons has gone through the roof” Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
England v New Zealand ODI: Charlie Dean takes four wickets as England win by 13 runs
Watch as England’s Charlie Dean takes four wickets as the hosts beat New Zealand by 13 runs in the second one-day international at Worcester. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
Chris Cairns faces 'greatest challenge' after spinal stroke during surgery
Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns says he is “grateful to be here” despite being left paralysed from a spinal stroke during surgery. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
George Garton: Sussex all-rounder agrees 'multi-year' contract extension
Sussex all-rounder George Garton signs a “multi-year” contract extension as he prepares to play in the Indian Premier League. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
John Sadler: Northamptonshire promote assistant to head coach
John Sadler will become Northamptonshire’s new head coach from the end of the season, moving up from his role as assistant coach. Full credit to bbci.co.uk Please read more here.
Rahul, Livingstone, Lewis headline six-hitters showdown
Two teams with exceptional batting muscle will look to clamber out of the mid-table spots when they meet in Dubai Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.
India to host New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka and South Africa in next nine months
West Indies and South Africa will tour India for limited-overs matches, while New Zealand and Sri Lanka will play two Tests and three T20Is each Full credit to espncricinfo.com Please read more here.