An aggressive last-wicket partnership of 48 and an early wicket boosted England in the first session of day two of the second Ashes test at Lord's.

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.

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

Brendon McCullum's days as a wicketkeeper appear ever-diminishing if the series in England is a gauge. He may have donned the gloves for the last time in international cricket.

Sixteen New Zealand players have signed a statement supporting their international players' association's call for an ethics inquiry into the International Cricket Council's handling of a controversial appointment.

Brendon McCullum’s days as a wicketkeeper appear ever-diminishing if the series in England is a gauge. He may have donned the gloves for the last time in international cricket.

He's raised that distinctive crooked finger to send the game's finest batsmen on their way but Brent "Billy" Bowden has had it lowered by the International Cricket Council.

Apart from Ross Taylor's match-changing slip catch of Eoin Morgan and 68 from Brendon McCullum, New Zealand were able to rely on three younger players to win the first T20 international match against England at the Oval.

Images of the first Twenty20 between New Zealand and England at the Oval.

With his leadership credentials questioned after the sacking of coach Mickey Arthur, Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke says there's nothing more he could have done to be with his teammates during the Champions Trophy.

Daniel Vettori has had an operation on his troublesome Achilles in London in an attempt to extend a stellar international career.

Kane Williamson's batting brought New Zealand within 10 runs of victory but the overall fielding effort let them down in the Champions Trophy loss to England.

Last week I said that while the Black Caps ODI team looks formidable, the acid test will come when they reach the must-win games. Tonight's match against England could prove to be the first of those.

With New Zealand on the cusp of another semifinal at an international one-day cricket tournament, coach and chief selector Mike Hesson must ask himself a major question when the Champions Trophy ends.

It's a struggle finding a British weather forecast which does anything but usher New Zealand into the Champions Trophy semifinals as top qualifiers.

Australian batsman David Warner has denied he has a drinking problem but said he was consuming alcohol and acted aggressively when he punched England rival Joe Root in the face in a Birmingham pub.

Furious Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland has lambasted suspended batsman David Warner and also blamed the entire Australian team for rank irresponsibility.

Should Luke Ronchi make a bundle of runs in New Zealand's key Champions Trophy game against England tomorrow night, cue discreet sighs of relief around the group.

Cricket Australia has suspended opening batsman David Warner from playing at the Champions Trophy after his skirmish with England cricketer Joe Root in a Birmingham bar.