Joe Root is ready to take on “more responsibility” by moving to number three in England’s upcoming Test series with Pakistan. Source: BBCCricket

England batsman and Yorkshire captain Gary Ballance is taking a break from cricket because of “personal reasons”. Source: BBCCricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board must “unify” the game or face a breakaway movement, says former director Andy Nash. Source: BBCCricket

Middlesex and Australia all-rounder Hilton Cartwright agrees to extend his stay with the county until the end of June. Source: BBCCricket

Warwickshire batsman Ed Pollock sign a two-year contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2020. Source: BBCCricket