Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has accused coach Darren Lehmann of hypocrisy after he labelled Stuart Broad a cheat for his failure to walk during the first Ashes test at Trent Bridge.

Canterbury Cricket has received a provisional green light for its Hagley Park development at the ground listed to host three World Cup games in 2015.

The International Cricket Council has warned HotSpot inventor Warren Brennan against alleging players were trying to cheat the Decision Review System technology.

It remains one of the great days of New Zealand cricket, February 22, 1992, a sunlit Eden Park and the hosts dumping defending champions Australia in the World Cup opener.

It might have slipped your attention but cricket's oldest and most lustrous series is in full cry.

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland has called for an explanation from the International Cricket Council over the Usman Khawaja dismissal howler that has further dented players' faith in the Ashes series umpiring.

The Australian cricket team are bemused by a series of mystery patches on the Old Trafford wicket that look like they've been "burnt'' on.

Christchurch will host the opening match of the next Cricket World Cup, and Auckland will host a semi-final. Find out more about the draw in our live blog.

Australia have decided that time away from cricket is the best way for all-rounder Shane Watson to clear his mind and break out of his lbw trend in the Ashes series.

Australia have too many players suffering from the psychological damage of playing against this England team.

Expect a New Zealander to be cricket's next national selection manager.

Shane Warne says the alleged feud between Michael Clarke and Shane Watson has been blown way out of proportion.

Stuart Broad was at the centre of controversy in the Ashes yesterday with the International Cricket Council urged to suspend him for breaching the spirit of cricket.

"Agar" was trending on Twitter. Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan admitted even he was cheering for an Aussie.

Ashton Agar. He even has a slightly film star touch to his name and - if you're into that sort of thing - a bit of teenage heart-throb potential, or so it's said.

Live updates of the first Ashes test between England and Australia.

Chris Martin has chosen the right time to walk away from the game which has dominated his life for the past 15 years.

The two-ball washout at The Oval yesterday brought an end to 54 days of cricket for New Zealand in various forms in England.