India’s new Test skipper follows giants like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, and inexperienced team and high expectations may weigh heavily in forthcoming series

South Africa’s win in World Test Championship gave a glimpse of what a vibrant, competitive world game could be, but it needs a proper structure and protection from encroaching franchises

Pope deserves to retain his place at No3 for England’s first Test against India after taking chance with century against Zimbabwe, while Bethell is still yet to reach three figures

Deal expected to be struck for England to host next three World Test Championship finals as London’s unique qualities come to the fore with absorbing match in front of healthy crowds

Southampton (England won toss): England beat West Indies by 37 runs after Ben Duckett smashes 84 and home side hit 15 sixes and 18 fours during win in third T20

Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood are among greatest attacks in Test history, but World Test Championship final will give clue over ageing quartet’s future

Marc Aspland and Bradley Ormesher turn their attention to cricket with photos capturing the drama of the sport from glorious sunshine to torrential rain

The 19-year-old took the wicket of KL Rahul and impressed enough during the drawn A game to be invited to practise with the senior team before the first Test

New structure set to be in place for next season with clubs considering three options in biggest shake-up since two-tier system was introduced in 2000

In extracts from his new autobiography, Dave ‘Syd’ Lawrence recalls being the last man to get West Indies great out in Tests and the moment he knew his England career was over