Michael Vaughan has hit out at a 43% price rise for the 2027 Ashes Test at Edgbaston, warning the ECB they could face a nasty surprise if fans are priced out of the game's showpiece series.

David Bedingham continued his love affair with Northamptonshire bowling, striking an unbeaten half-century to rescue Durham from early trouble on day one at Wantage Road.

The ICC has removed Sri Lanka as hosts of the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy and handed the tournament to India, with matches set for Mumbai and Vadodara.

Dan Worrall led a clinical Surrey seam display to leave Yorkshire reeling on 133-7 at the close of a rain-affected day one in this crucial Division One County Championship clash at the Kia Oval.

Somerset produced a dominant day one display at Taunton, dismissing Glamorgan for 194 before their openers put on an unbeaten 92 to lay the foundation for a potentially title-clinching victory.

South Africa made light work of Zimbabwe in Windhoek, winning by 43 runs after posting 185-7 and then bowling the hosts out for 142 in 17.4 overs.

A rain-soaked day at Stirling County brought Scotland and the Netherlands' three-match ODI series to an inconclusive end, with the sides splitting honours at 1-1. Crucially, though, the Dutch have done enough to protect their ODI ranking and secure vital funding.

Maia Bouchier's stunning century led England Women to their highest-ever ODI chase of 282, cruising past Ireland by six wickets with nearly 12 overs to spare in the first match of a three-game series.

Zimbabwe claimed a dramatic five-run victory over Namibia in Windhoek, posting 195-6 and then defending it by the narrowest of margins as Namibia fell agonisingly short on 190 all out.