England could alternate fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood when they are both fit so they get the rest they need, says head coach Chris Silverwood.

 

Archer, 24, has been sidelined until the summer because of a low-grade stress fracture in his right elbow.

 

Wood, 30, picked up a side strain in the World Cup final in July and played his first Test cricket since February 2019 in the series in South Africa.

 

"Maybe they don't have to play every game," said Silverwood.

England threw away the opportunity to defeat South Africa in the first Twenty20 international, losing a dramatic contest by one run in East London.

South Africa have delayed their planned tour of Pakistan, scheduled for late March, citing "player workload".

 

The Proteas were due to visit for three Twenty20 internationals, which were likely to take place in Rawalpindi, although no dates had been announced.

 

However, South Africa have assured Pakistan that they will reschedule.

England held their nerve to level the series against South Africa with a thrilling two-run victory in the second Twenty20 international in Durban.

Moeen Ali says he "finally feels back" for England after his man-of-the-match performance in the second Twenty20 against South Africa.

 

Moeen, 32, hit an 11-ball 39 to help England post 204 before they won by two runs on the final ball.

 

The all-rounder, playing international cricket for the first time since a six-month absence, said: "It was amazing to contribute and finally feel like I am back for England.

 

"I will not take it for granted."

England cruised to a six-wicket win over New Zealand in their Twenty20 World Cup warm-up game in Adelaide.

 

Katherine Brunt (3-23) starred with the ball for England, claiming the scalp of New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine with her fourth delivery.

England pulled off a stunning chase of 223 to beat South Africa in the third Twenty20 in Centurion and take a pulsating series 2-1.

 

Captain Eoin Morgan hit a blistering 57 not out from 22 balls, leading England to their second-highest chase in T20s - and the fourth-highest of all-time - with five balls remaining.

Three very exciting matches in that T20 series. England have lots of batting talent in that form of the game,they just have to improve their bowling.

England beat Thailand at the Women's T20 World Cup in Canberra by 98 runs with Heather Knight scoring a century.

England fast bowler Mark Wood ruled out of the Test tour of Sri Lanka with left side strain. Saqib Mahmood called up as replacement.

Looking highly likely Worcestershire will have to switch their opening County Championship home game to Kidderminster because of the severe flooding at New Road.

Ireland snatched a super over win against Afghanistan to avoid a Twenty20 series whitewash in India as Kevin O'Brien hit a six off the last ball.

 

The Irish only posted 142-8 in their innings but seemed set for victory before two final-over wides off Josh Little helped the Afghans reach 142-7.

Chris Woakes has pulled out of this years Indian Premier League to focus on international cricket.

England cricketer Alex Hales is in self-isolation after developing coronavirus symptoms following his return to the UK from playing in the Pakistan Super League.

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon's deal to play part of the 2020 season at Hampshire has been cancelled.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has received "multiple offers" from other countries to help complete the domestic season.

 

On Friday the ECB said no cricket would be played in England or Wales before 1 July because of coronavirus.

Somerset have joined a number of other counties in furloughing players amid the coronavirus pandemic.

 

On Friday it was revealed the shutdown of cricket in England and Wales would remain until at least 1 July.

 

Somerset, who finished second in Division One in 2019, have also placed “a lot of [non-playing] staff” on the furlough scheme too.

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been banned from all cricket for three years for failing to report corrupt approaches.

 

Akmal, 29, was banned following a disciplinary panel hearing on Monday.

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been banned from all cricket for three years for failing to report corrupt approaches.

 

Akmal, 29, was banned following a disciplinary panel hearing on Monday.

Does it start immediately or only when there's some cricket to be banned from?

Does it start immediately or only when there's some cricket to be banned from?

Not seen the detailed information about the ban. I would think it started immediately.