It is looking most likely that Scotland will be the next country to step up and take full membership of the ICC (International Cricket Council); this according to Malcolm Cannon, the Chief Executive Officer Cricket Scotland.

The summer of 2018 looks like being a make-or-break period for England’s longest-serving test batsman, Alastair Cook. The former skipper has endured a torrid time with the bat in recent series, with a string of disappointing performances against New Zealand in the winter. Cook’s inconsistencies have led to more questions from the press as to whether the Essex ace has the drive to keep going at the pinnacle of the game.