Cricket

The powerplays proved to be the difference on a pitch that was difficult for batting

Threlkeld, Lister star with bat in tense five-run victory over The Blaze

Trio of fifties set the agenda for bottom club in must-win contest

Somerset recover from 99 for 5 to leave visitors looking over their shoulder

Charlie Allison's 98 heads impressive collective effort while Michael Pepper remains 54 not out

Middlesex stutter to 189 for 8 on truncated day at Emirates Old Trafford

Athanaze and Pierre are the new additions for the Test series that starts on October 2 in Ahmedabad

Bangladesh failed to capitalise on a strong start provided by Tanzid

Youngest leader keen to "see how I go under pressure" after latest show of faith from management

Santner has not recovered from abdominal surgery while Ferguson, Milne, O'Rourke, Allen and Phillips have been ruled out with injury...