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Specialist batter Williamson marks return from injury with half-century
Mitchell Santner also got a solid workout after having jarred his knee in England


Cricket
Ravindra 97 trumps Rizwan ton as NZ chase down 346
Runs galore in Hyderabad as New Zealand and Pakistan prepare for the World Cup proper
County Championship Division One
Kent stay up after day of drama at Canterbury and beyond
Draw with Lancashire leads to almost unbearable 80-minute wait for news from Trent Bridge
County Championship Division One
Sam Robson heroics in vain as Middlesex narrowly fail to beat drop
Victory by two wickets for Nottinghamshire ensures Kent retain Division One status

England
Cricket
Defending champions England seek World Cup encore despite ageing stars
Ben Stokes is back from ODI retirement and Joe Root's recent form isn't inspiring. But England remain among favourites

World Cup
Mahedi, Tanzid, Litton and Mehidy star in breezy Bangladesh win
Sri Lanka's batting slumped after a promising start, and Kusal Perera retired hurt with a shoulder strain
County Championship Division Two
Reece scores another ton but Derbyshire can't get over the line
Leus Du Plooy's last game at Derbyshire ends in gallant failure as Glamorgan hold out for draw

Pakistan
Cricket
Middle order and spin department a concern for Pakistan
But their top order and pace attack are the best in the world
County Championship Division Two
Masood century ends Yorkshire season on a high
Victory over promoted Worcestershire ensures hosts avoid last-placed finish
County Championship Division Two
Durham complete Leicestershire rout to sign off the season in style
Parkinson, Fernando claim three wickets apiece to complete innings victory
County Championship Division Two
Farbrace sees good signs as Sussex sweep up victory over Gloucestershire
Head coach: "One more season in Division Two will put us in a really good position."

New Zealand
Cricket
One last ride for New Zealand's golden generation?
Williamson, Boult and Southee were there in 2015 and in 2019 but may not make it to 2027

New Zealand
Cricket
Can New Zealand make it to their third straight ODI World Cup final
In Bolt, Conway and Daryl, they have three solid match-winners who could steer them to glory

India
Cricket
Right-hand batting heavy India strong favourites yet again
With the momentum of Asia Cup title and series win against Australia, India would want to go all the way at home

Cricket
NZ team preview
PAKISTAN'S NO. 5-7, IN ODIS SINCE 2019 WC

England
Cricket
Preview - Can England defend their World Cup title
They might not look as threatening as they did four years ago, but they still tick most boxes
County Championship Division One
Hampshire dampen Surrey celebrations with rapid final-day victory
Four wickets fall inside half-an-hour's play as County Champions end campaign with defeat

Cricket
Ashwin, Brook in focus as England reach Guwahati after 38-hour journey
England have had the wood over India in their last two meetings at ICC tournaments

Cricket
Trent Bridge to rename Pavilion End in honour of Stuart Broad
Fast bowler made history with career-best 8 for 15 while bowling from that End in 2015 Ashes

Cricket
NZ team preview
NZ team preview

Afghanistan
Cricket
Afghanistan's fortunes once again hinge on spin
They have lost 14 of their 15 matches across ODI World Cups but could pose a challenge in Indian conditions

Australia
Cricket
Australia 'very much consider' Maxwell as frontline spin option
There is no specific target for Head's comeback, but he isn't expected to be available until at least midway through the World Cup group stage
Shaheen Afridi
Cricket
How Shaheen the boy became Shaheen Shah Afridi the name
Pakistan's pace sensation had 14 ODIs under his belt when he played the 2019 World Cup, but found his groove in the space of five games

Australia
Cricket
What role will Travis Head play at World Cup for Australia
Australia selector George Bailey talks of how he hopes Travis Head will make a return from injury and be available for the latter part of the ICC Cricket World Cup
Marsh One-Day Cup
Sutherland, Boland help Victoria to victory after Harper's career-best
Once the prolific Daniel Hughes was dismissed New South Wales' chase fell away