David Miller guides chase as Durban stay in contention

Durban rose to fourth in the table thanks to a comfortable win over Nelson Mandela Bay

How Tim Paine gave David Warner five extra minutes for 'a massive achievement'

"For me, it is always about coming out here and trying to make a statement"

Warner's epic 335 not out overwhelms Pakistan before Starc burst

It was a day for the record book at the Adelaide Oval as Warner struck a triple century

WA bowlers rattle South Australia after Green's 126

South Australia on the ropes after Stoinis and co rattle them on the second day

Jofra Archer encouraged to look on bright side after hard yards in New Zealand

Stuart Broad has positive advice for England's "disappointed" pace-bowling tyro

'Bat once, bat big' - Stuart Broad lays out plan for England to level series

Senior fast bowler urges batsmen to seize moment after New Zealand are limited to 375

Steketee, Heazlett give Queensland victory inside two days

Tasmania go down by ten wickets in Hobart after back-to-back batting collapses

Pucovski, Maddinson fifties take Victoria towards NSW's 294

Victoria trail by 89 runs with eight wickets in hand at the halfway stage of the match

Jack Leach hospitalised by bout of gastroenteritis

Spinner taken unwell while performing 12th man duties on second day

Cricket Australia say no to betting partners for BBL, WBBL

'Absolute clarity' on Dhoni's future, but cannot make 'public' - Ganguly

"You'll find out in time," said the BCCI president about one of the big issues in Indian cricket right now

WBBL round-up: Imperious Duffin keeps up Renegades' charge

It's the last weekend of the regular season in the WBBL with the final push for a spot in the knockouts

BJ Watling and Daryl Mitchell make England toil after early breakthroughs

England make early inroads but are thwarted by sixth-wicket stand

AB de Villiers' assault takes Tshwane Spartans to the top of the table

He marked his 300th T20 game with an unbeaten 69 off 37 balls to smash Paarl Rocks

Bowlers and Sundar make it Tamil Nadu v Karnataka again

TN won the inaugural edition under Karthik in 2006-07. Can they repeat that feat against a side that thumped them in the group stages?

After seven weeks of rehab, Hasan Ali is injured again

Fast bowler fractures ribs upon return after long layoff; ruled out of next month's home Tests against Sri Lanka

The Mohammad Abbas report: Flat pitch, no swing, confident batsmen

Fast bowler brushes aside talk of 10-month injury layoff contributing to lack of bite

Gary Wilson replaced by Andy Balbirnie as Ireland's T20I captain

Batsman will now lead side across all three formats

Mithun's five-wicket over, Padikkal-Rahul power-hitting put Karnataka in final

Haryana no match for Karnataka after collapsing in the last over of their innings

Warner and Labuschagne flay woeful Pakistan with twin hundreds

Pakistan had another day to forget with the ball as they managed just a single wicket

Tim Murtagh announces Ireland retirement, signs new Middlesex deal

Seamer to play on into his 40s with Middlesex after calling time on international career

Five wickets in five balls: Mithun's unique T20 record

His maiden List A hat-trick came in the Vijay Hazare final. A month on, he has a T20 hat-trick too

Rashid Khan returns to Sussex for Blast group stage

Legspinner signs up for third stint with the club

Cameron Green continues rise to dig WA out of early trouble against SA

Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis chip in with useful hands as WA climb out of a hole

Dan Christian returns for sixth T20 season at Nottinghamshire

Allrounder will captain club for fifth consecutive T20 campaign

World Cup deja vu: Overthrow rule in focus again

David Warner was awarded six runs when it should have been only five in the Adelaide Test

Ashes on James Anderson's radar after technical tweaks during recovery period

Seamer set for comeback in South Africa after bowling only four international overs since February

Jason Holder backs West Indies to finish 'fourth or fifth' in World Test Championship

Holder, however, remained wary of the challenging matches that they now face in 2020: against England, South Africa and New Zealand

Mark Steketee skittles Tasmania with career-best performance

The Queensland quick claimed his maiden five-wicket haul before Sam Heazlett's unbeaten half-century put the Bulls in control

Mathews, Chandimal to tour Pakistan as Sri Lanka name full-strength Test squad

he team leaves for Pakistan on December 8, where they will play two Test matches that will count towards the ICC World Test Championship

Chris Woakes presses overseas case after 'surprise' recall

Seamer has historically struggled away from home, but impressed on day one at Hamilton

Expectations changing on sports betting - Eddings

The CA chairman said they could not intervene in the Emily Smith situation but the overall process may be discussed

Nick Larkin holds firm with half-century on an attritional day

New South Wales opener scores 50, Peter Siddle and James Pattinson take two wickets each on an even low-scoring day at the MCG

Jason Holder finishes Afghanistan off before West Indies rush to victory

The Afghanistan second innings lasted only 7.1 overs on the third morning

Knee injury casts doubt over Ben Stokes bowling again in second Test

Stokes reported pain in his left knee as he completed his second over in Hamilton, will be assessed

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Zak Crawley debuts, Ollie Pope keeps, England bowl as Jos Buttler is ruled out

Matt Henry and Daryl Mitchell come into New Zealand XI after first Test win

Dane Vilas, Wihan Lubbe lead Heat to first win in MSL 2019

Steyn's vintage new-ball spell, Malan's fifty in vain for Cape Town Blitz

'Signs are good' for prospective England debutant Zak Crawley - Paul Collingwood

Assistant coach says England are building a batting unit to succeed on 2021-22 Ashes trip

Fabian Allen recovers from injury to make WI squad for India tour

Denesh Ramdin, who missed part of that series with hamstring trouble, is also fit again.

Uncontested toss set to be scrapped in bid for better county pitches

ECB board expected to rubber-stamp change next month after cricket committee recommendation

Jeetan Patel relinquishes Warwickshire captaincy ahead of final season, Will Rhodes to take over

Spinner has captained club for past two seasons

IPL teams 'missing a trick' by not using more Indian coaches - Rahul Dravid

'It does sometimes disappoint me when a lot of our boys don't get opportunities as assistant coaches in IPL,' he says

George Bailey ready for tough conversations as selector

He will be involved with decisions around the future of players he has shared a dressing room up to this season

'Difficult to keep yourself positive' if you're sitting out - Umesh Yadav

The fast bowler talks about his form at home, the change in his grip, his work on the inswinger, and more

Sleepless Smith's second innings slide

Steve Smith's lack of sleep during a Test has become legendary, but is it a key factor behind his diminishing returns across a match?

Shamarh Brooks, John Campbell hit fifties as West Indies take lead

On a spin-friendly surface, West Indies decided the way forward was to attack

New Zealand depth 'definitely the best' it's ever been in my career - Ross Taylor

He also expressed his confidence in Joe Root despite the England captain's struggles with the bat in recent times

Pakistan must switch on with Adelaide lights to match Australia

Australia are set to be unchanged as they hunt a 2-0 victory while Pakistan will rejig their team

Jos Buttler injury doubt for second Test; Ollie Pope would keep wicket

England have suffered a major injury scare with Buttler hurting his back in the gym on the eve of the match

Alex Blackwell brings end to 18-year career

The Sydney Thunder have an outside chance of making the WBBL finals, but Blackwell may have just one match left

Return to form 'just round the corner' insists Joe Root

Captain made only 13 runs in first Test, but claims he is 'not far away' from his best

Adams, Vince and spinners take Paarl Rocks to top of the table

Bjorn Fortuin and Tabraiz Shamsi strangled Giants with two wickets apiece, as the hosts fell 31 short at Port Elizabeth

Cape Cobras not to be sanctioned for missing transformation target

They will instead be expected to make up the numbers in a future match

'Don't ask until January' - MS Dhoni on his future

He made this intriguing comment on Wednesday, without elaborating on what he exactly meant

From extreme to mainstream: How Neil Wagner has wanged his way to the top

Nasty, brutish, usually short. And now No.3 in the ICC world rankings

Root under pressure as New Zealand hope to showcase depth

Batsman's captaincy and run-scoring in the spotlight as hosts seek to close rankings gap with India

Middlesex re-sign Mujeeb Ur Rahman for T20 Blast

Spinner played ten games for the club during 2019 campaign

Jofra Archer draws line under racist incident as thoughts turn to Hamilton

Fast bowler

Explainer: why isn't New Zealand-England part of the World Test Championship?

The series was scheduled to take place before the WTC's introduction had been confirmed

'Coachability' pushed Labuschagne to front of queue

Australia coach impressed with his work ethic, hunger for batting and the confidence he's derived from county stints

'I haven't heard anyone even doubt the decision' - Finch on Bailey being named selector

Australia's limited-overs captain has absolutely no fear of bias being shown by new selector Bailey

Danni Wyatt, Jess Duffin help Melbourne Renegades pull off highest WBBL chase

Sydney Thunder, meanwhile, kept their slender hopes of semi-final qualification alive with a win over the Melbourne Stars

Samson replaces injured Dhawan for West Indies T20Is

Also, Saha undergoes 'successful right finger surgery' after picking up fracture in pink-ball Test

Will Pucovski, Nic Maddinson named in Victoria's Shield squad after mental health breaks

James Pattinson was also named, subject to being released from the Test squad, in the 13-man side to face New South Wales

Stokes and England management 'behind Root 100%'

Allrounder insists there's only one man for the job currently and it is Root

West Indies bowl; Afghanistan hand debuts to Nasir Jamal and Amir Hamza

Since the match is being played on a red-soil pitch that is expected to aide spin, West Indies included three spin options

Suspended Emily Smith offered paid internship by Australian Cricketers Association

Players association will not contest keeper's three-month CA ban for posting team news on Instagram before a WBBL game

'I know how much Kohli, Dhoni respect me' - MSK Prasad

India's outgoing chief selector on controversial selections and creating a solid bench strength during his tenure

Mitchell earns maiden Test call-up; Henry in line for comeback

The pair will most likely replace the injured duo of de Grandhomme and Boult in Hamilton

Chris Silverwood to fly home early after family bereavement

Coach set to return to England on November 30, after the close of second day at Hamilton

Joe Denly joins chorus calling for better batting pitches in County Championship

Players argue that if England are to compete in overseas Tests, they must play domestic cricket in similar conditions

Give Joe Root more time before passing judgement - Ashley Giles

Despite Root leading England 34 times, it is only fair to start looking at his record as Tests take priority, Giles says

England urged to look after 'golden' Jofra Archer

Director of England men's cricket Ashley Giles admits a 'hell of a lot' is being expected of new pace talent

Chris Gayle says no to India ODIs, takes 'break' from cricket

The West Indies batsman wants to "recharge his batteries" in pursuit of clarity for 2020

'We have three of the best spinners in the world' - Klusener

Despite playing in Lucknow for the first time, the Afghanistan coach is fancying his team's chances

Cricket South Africa loses case against Western Province

The disagreement arose over a project to refurbish Newlands and led to CSA suspending WPCA

Transgender cricketer Maxine Blythin reveals shock at backlash over playing in women's competition

Maxine Blythin says she has received huge support on the cricket field and in everyday life

'It depends on how he plays in IPL' - Ravi Shastri on MS Dhoni winning his place back

The IPL will help firm up India's World Cup squad that will travel to Australia, says head coach

Patrick Moroney in line to be SA's new convenor of selectors

Former international Zondeki and former convenor of selectors Zondi also interviewed by CSA for the post

"India's fast bowlers make world cricket exciting - Phil Simmons"

The West Indies coach also echoed Virat Kohli's views on the need to promote Test cricket aggressively

Joe Root drops out of Test batting top 10 for first time since 2014

England captain falls to No. 11 on ICC rankings after disappointing first Test in New Zealand

Ten Doeschate replaces Behardien at Giants

The South Africa batsman has been sidelined from the rest of the MSL with injury

Smith 'motivated' after Yasir's send-off in Brisbane

His Australian team-mates feel Yasir may have "woken up the beast"

Smith remembers Hughes and the week cricket didn't matter

Australia will mark the fifth anniversary of Hughes' November 27 passing by preparing to face Pakistan in a Test match

Neil Wagner rises to No.3 in ICC Test bowling rankings

Watling, Labuschagne, Agarwal and Rahim also make substantial progress

Afghanistan's chance to prove they're worthy of Test Championship spot

No side has won three of their first four Tests. Afghanistan have a chance to change all that

Magnificent Marsh steers WA to the Marsh Cup title

Veteran produces a sublime unbeaten century to guide WA home in a tricky chase of 206

'I didn't know Test cricket was going to be this hard' - Hazlewood at 50 Tests

The seamer reflects on the lessons he has learnt en route to his 50th Test, against Pakistan in Adelaide

Championship and Hundred take centre stage in 2020 fixture list

Domestic schedule spreads four-day game across calendar as Oval hosts Hundred opener

Michael Klinger named new Melbourne Renegades coach

Former Scorchers and Strikers batsman replaces Andrew McDonald having never coached a team previously after stepping away from playing last season

'Archer incident against everything we as Kiwis are about' - Williamson

New Zealand captain wants to apologise to Archer on behalf of his countrymen

Jofra Archer abuser 'may have been identified'

Potential culprit contacted fast bowler on Instagram followring incident at Bay Oval

Who could possibly take over from Joe Root as England's Test captain?

He's out of runs and under pressure, but is there really an alternative as England's leader?

England hopefuls head to training camps in India, South Africa

Will Jacks, Keaton Jennings among group bound for Mumbai, Jonny Bairstow to join James Anderson, Mark Wood in Potchefstroom

'Chris Gayle never get no respect' - An explosive MSL goodbye

Both the West Indies opener and his team, Jozi Stars, are undergoing a slump in form

Ben Stokes nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Nomination announced by Ed Sheeran ahead of live ceremony on December 15

Marcus Trescothick stays on at Somerset as assistant coach

Two-year deal extends 27-year association, as club legend focuses on 2nd XI development

George Bailey to round out selection panel

Bailey has retorted to questions about bias by saying "I'm not going to pick myself"

Jofra Archer 'racially abused' as England slump to innings defeat

New era launched by dispiriting innings defeat as same old failings resurface against New Zealand

Kane Williamson hails 'special' performance as New Zealand extend formidable home record

Captain praises middle-order resilience as England are overwhelmed in first Test

Powell v Powell: Kieran's 125-ball 105 trumps Rovman's 38-ball ton

Rovman Powell's 40-ball 106 not enough for Jamaica to avoid a 13-run loss against Leeward Islands

Joe Root must shake off rookie captain vibe if England are to progress

New era launched by dispiriting innings defeat as same old failings resurface against New Zealand

'Missed opportunity' in first innings cost England, admits Joe Root

'No need to panic' insists captain, despite innings defeat

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Australia's players only one voice in Gabba debate amid India discussions

Ben Oliver, CA's head of national teams, said there were many factors that needed to be considered in allocating Tests

Powell v Powell: Kieran's 125-ball 105 trumps Rovman's 38-ball ton

Rovman Powell's 40-ball 106 not enough for Jamaica to avoid a 13-run loss against Leeward Islands

Usman Khawaja tells Shane Warne to look at his record

The left-hander has been unable to regain his Test place this season but his one-day form has been impressive

Dwayne Bravo lives up to 'champion' status as Maratha Arabians triumph in T10

West Indies allrounder had praise for Chris Lynn after he was named Player of the Tournament

Trent Boult likely to miss second Test due to pain in ribs

Left-arm seamer has missed only six of New Zealand's 70 Tests since his debut

New Zealand claim Root wicket as England dig in on final day

Joe Root fell tamely but that was the only damage England sustained in their attempts to save the Test

KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw dazzle with fifties; Yuzvendra Chahal takes 3 for 27

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant could not put in big scores for their teams

'We're open to anything' - Kohli on a pink-ball Test against Australia

India's captain wants adequate preparation before jumping into the challenge of a day-night Test on tour

Gayle's fifty in his 400th T20 in vain as AB de Villiers and Tom Curran stun Jozi Stars

The defending champions are still winless after six games this season

From careless swipe to century: 'Test cricket teaches you all this', says Babar Azam

'I had a lot of regrets about that,' he says while looking back at his first-innings dismissal

Isuru Udana defends 11 in nervy final over to secure Paarl Rocks' double

Cape Town Blitz fell two runs short in the final-ball thriller at home as they lost their second game to the Paarl Rocks

'Crucial to market Test cricket like we do for T20 and one-day cricket' - Virat Kohli

The India captain suggests crowd interaction could help boost the image of Test cricket in the country

Australia back in control of their destiny, sort of

The Gabba result provided a lot for Australia to be pleased about and they would like to play India there next season

Pakistan pay price for playing catch-up

Their captain, Azhar Ali, said he will consider changes to his batting line-up in addition to the likely recall of Mohammad Abbas for Adelaide

Jos Buttler calls for better batting wickets in county cricket after NZ take command of first Test

Buttler says England must learn from New Zealand's approach to first Test

Umesh Yadav five-for completes India's demolition job

They completed their seventh straight win, and became the first team to ever win four successive Tests by an innings

Umesh Yadav five-for completes India's demolition job

They completed their seventh straight win, and became the first team to ever win four successive Tests by an innings

Australia win by an innings despite Babar Azam's century

Mohammad Rizwan fell five runs short of a maiden hundred before Australia's quicks wrapped up victory

BJ Watling, Mitchell Santner extend partnership in wicketless session

England were unable to make any inroads during a session that saw 58 runs scored in 30 overs

'My will to win is very, very strong' - Kieron Pollard

The international captain talks about passing on his experience to the youngsters and the potential comeback of Dwayne Bravo

Cricket grapples with concussion protocol after Rahim and Mithun blows

It often happens that a batsman chooses to play on after being hit, but that is not a good thing

This match will 'boost' Test cricket - Cheteshwar Pujara

He also said "batting under lights was difficult" on the first day which prompted India to declare before tea on Saturday

Kohli, Ishant set up India's victory push

The first day-night Test in India threatens to be the shortest completed Test in the country, but Mushfiqur Rahim might stand in the way of that

Chris Morris seals thrilling win after Jason Roy fifty as Nelson Mandela Bay Giants stay on top

Heat had recovered through Miller and Bopara's 100-run stand but their total wasn't big enough

Abbas still 'main man' for Pakistan - Waqar

Waqar indicated that Abbas could return to play with a pink ball under lights at the Adelaide Oval

'England are on a learning curve' - Chris Silverwood defends tough day

England coach says New Zealand's tactics on a flat pitch may be the way to compete

'I just think I'm a very limited player' - BJ Watling

Keeper keeps it modest after eighth Test hundred carries New Zealand's hopes of victory

Labuschagne's maiden ton and Starc's late surge set up victory push

Pakistan ended the third day on 3 for 64, still 276 runs behind after Australia put up 580 in their first innings

Maxwell and Maddinson return to club cricket

The pair played in Victoria Premier cricket in Melbourne on Saturday following their breaks from the game to manage mental health

Unhappy with 'politics in Hyderabad cricket', Ambati Rayudu skips Ranji Trophy

BP Sandeep will take over the captaincy in the former India batsman's absence

Perth Scorchers sign Chris Jordan to complete Big Bash roster

England fast bowler signs on with his third BBL club for full season

WBBL round-up: Brisbane Heat book semi-final spot

Catch up with the weekend action from the WBBL as the race for the knockouts hots up

Joe Root makes breakthrough but BJ Watling steady for NZ

New Zealand added 80 runs for the loss of Henry Nicholls during a watchful morning session

Rocks leave Stars defence hanging by a thread

A total of 129 was never going to be enough, and the Rocks chased it down comfortably through Vince and Pretorius

Pant released for Syed Mushtaq Ali, Bharat called up as cover

The selectors felt Pant would be better off getting some game-time ahead of India's limited-overs series against West Indies

Baroda hold off Delhi by one run, while TN beat Mumbai

Karnataka kept their slate clean with a win over Jharkhand, while Haryana defeated Rajasthan

Abu Dhabi T10 may feature a version of Super Over for league games next season

The tournament has already undergone revamps in its first three years, and there are more changes afoot

Ishant Sharma reveals secret to his red-hot form

"Earlier I used to put pressure on myself about performing. Now I don't think too much about those things"

Hyderabad, Mumbai swap venues for India-West Indies T20Is

The series opener on December 6 will be played in Hyderabad, while Wankhede will host the game on December 11

'Will not bowl first because we're scared of getting bowled out' - Bangladesh coach Russell Domingo

Bangladesh coach defends tactics after team gets bowled out for 106

PCB COO parts ways with the board after 25 years

Subhan Ahmed had been a central figure in the administration in a number of roles

Ishant Sharma's five-for leads India's dominance

Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara then scored fifties to take India into lead

Colin Ackermann signs new three-year deal at Leicestershire

White-ball captain extends stay at Grace Road despite disappointing season for club

Bangladesh's planning under question after Mehidy Hasan Miraz replaces concussed Liton Das

Bangladesh didn't fly in any replacement for Saif Hassan and Mosaddek Hossain, the two batsmen who were unavailable for the second Test

'We know each other's roles when we're out there' - David Warner on partnership with Joe Burns

Warner and Joe Burns believe their opening stand at the Gabba will be the resumption of a beautiful friendship

Warner likens Naseem to a young Mohammad Amir

16-year old Naseem Shah charged in without reward after he had Warner caught behind off a no-ball

Warner punishes Pakistan with unbeaten hundred

He and Joe Burns added 222 for the first wicket as Australia lost just one wicket on the second day

Tom Blundell on standby as Henry Nicholls faces concussion tests

Nicholls set to undergo further testing after being hit on helmet by Jofra Archer bouncer

KPL on hold till police investigation is completed - KSCA

A Special Investigation Team has been instituted within Karnataka Police's Central Crime Branch to probe the allegations of match- and spot-fixing in the tournament

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Gabba Test against Afghanistan 'a possibility' - Roberts

Sophie Molineux takes a break from WBBL for mental health reasons

Talented allrounder becomes the latest Australian cricketer to step away from the game citing mental health concerns

KL Rahul, Manish Pandey lead Karnataka to thumping win

Delhi, Baroda and Punjab also register victories in Syed Mushtaq Ali Super League matches

Tim Southee burst lifts New Zealand after Ben Stokes 91

England lose 4 for 18 to cede advantage but Jos Buttler hints at destructive potential

Tom Banton kickstarts globetrotting winter with 80 off 28 balls

England starlet sticks to "what I'm good at" in competition's fastest half-century

Rain plays spoilsport after Lungi Ngidi jolts Durban Heat's chase

Earlier, Dean Elgar led the Tshwane Spartans' innings with an unbeaten 57

CSA to make announcement regarding director of cricket position on Friday

If CSA is unable to confirm an appointee, Enoch Nkwe will continue in his role

Puja Chakravorthy, Rabeya in Bangladesh women squad

Rumana Ahmed, Lata Mondal left out for the 13th South Asian Games

Fielding could be the biggest challenge in pink-ball cricket - Virat Kohli

"In the slips, the ball hits your hand so hard it almost felt like a heavy hockey ball."

Steven Croft signs two-year deal to extend Lancashire career

Allrounder will begin 16th season in 2020 after signing contract extension

Commitment from BCCI, players has kept Test cricket on top in India - Kohli

The Indian captain pointed at the incentivised contracts for Test-only players, and how well they in turn had responded

Bhuvneshwar, Kuldeep back in India squad for T20Is, ODIs against West Indies

Kohli back to lead both squads, while Dube and Shami also picked in ODIs and T20Is

Jemimah Rodrigues rises to No. 4 in T20I batting rankings, three Indian bowlers in top five

Teenager Shafali Verma, too, climbed in the rankings after finishing the West Indies series with most runs

Labour pledge to restore Cricket World Cup to free-to-air television

Election promise follows on from ECB's appearance at parliamentary select committee

Ronsford Beaton suspended from bowling

This is the second time the Guyana pacer's action has been found to be illegal

'Wanted to play in our own conditions first' - Virat Kohli on pink-ball change of heart

The team agreed to play the day-night Test in Kolkata because "we had been talking about it for a while"

No-ball or not? Cummins' wicket sparks debate

The delivery to find Mohammad Rizwan's edge was ruled to be legal by the third umpire

New Zealand left to rue missed opportunities against England

Hosts fail to capitalise on bowlers' discipline but don't feel match has got away from them

David Miller joins Hobart Hurricanes with Jofra Archer unavailable

Powerful left-hander joins fellow South Africans AB de Villiers, Dale Steyn and Chris Morris in the BBL

Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins hand Australia opening-day honours

Pakistan were bowled out for 240 at the Gabba after Asad Shafiq's 76 ensured a collapse was halted

Fashionably late India and Bangladesh join the pink parade

Both teams are set to make their day-night Test debut, with Bangladesh's backs firmly to the wall

Patience pays off as England try new approach against New Zealand

This is what Test cricket used to be like, and probably the best approach they could take

Farcical end to rainy day at Abu Dhabi T10

Players ready on the field but match officials still in discussion off it as the game's cut-off time was reached

Rodrigues, Krishnamurthy fifties mark Indai's 5-0 sweep of West Indies

India were able to put up 134 on and it proved plenty more than enough as Anuja Patil picked up incredible figures of 3-1-3-2

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England bat first, Dom Sibley and Bay Oval make Test debuts

The teams were as expected, with Kane Williamson admitting he would have batted first, too

JJ Smuts hits 73 as Giants chase 187 to leapfrog Blitz

Chris Morris proves his worth at the death with both bat and ball in tight win

Moeen Ali puts 'no timeframe' on potential England Test return

England allrounder enjoying the relaxed world of franchise cricket, after missing NZ tour

Less chance of reverse swing with pink ball - Wriddhiman Saha

India's wicketkeeper also felt visibility may be an issue for the slip cordon

Day-night Test could create 'T20 or one-day atmosphere' - Daniel Vettori

The spin-bowling consultant said Bangladesh's fast bowlers are 'very excited' about the help they are likely to get at Eden Gardens

Pink-ball express: Not only pink ball, better facilities needed to attract crowds - Dravid

All the chatter ahead of India and Bangladesh's inaugural day-night Test

Macalister Wright, Jackson Bird blow away New South Wales

Wright's maiden List A ton took Tasmania to a competitive total before Bird razed through NSW with a six-for

Sana Mir takes break from international cricket; to miss series against England next month

"I will utilise this time to plan and reset my future objectives and targets," she says

Jess Jonassen's 63* off 29 extends Brisbane Heat's lead at the top

The Melbourne Renegades fell short by six runs after they lost three wickets in the last four balls of their chase

Gabba stronghold a daunting challenge for Pakistan

The 16-year-old quick Naseem Shah is set to make his Test debut while Mitchell Starc returns for Australia

Tim Paine looks to Setven Smith, David Warner to spearhead World Test Championship tilt

The Australia captain says his team has got eyes set firmly on the Test championship final in June 2021

Joe Root hints Moeen Ali could return for South Africa Tests

Talks between the team management and Moeen will take place in the next couple of weeks to assess his return

New Zealand a tough start for England's new Test approach

A chance to start new regime away from full glare of scrutiny may be a blessing for tourists

'I've got to get away from cricket, or else it captures my whole life'

Steven Smith, Pat Cummins, Tim Paine, Mitchell Starc and Justin Langer on mental health

Joe Root urges Jofra Archer not to underestimate his talent

England captain looks forward to Archer testing himself in New Zealand conditions

World Cup boundary countback 'not really cricket' - Kane Williamson

Despite New Zealand's disappointment, there is no animosity between them and England ahead of first Test

Backyard beats: England face formidable Test foes in New Zealand at home

New Zealand have been ruthlessly efficient as hosts, winning 10 series out of 12

Lasith Malinga indicates he may play on beyond T20 World Cup

'I've played so many T20s around the world that I feel I can manage that period for maybe another two years.'

PCB files damages claim against IMG-Reliance for PSL pull-out

PCB says IMGR's decision meant a hit on revenues; the matter is to be heard at the London Court of International Arbitration

Nurul, Anamul secure Khulna title, Sylhet surge into top tier

Last season's winners Rajshahi Division, meanwhile, have been demoted to Tier-2

Neil McKenzie joins Jozi Stars as mentor and consultant

The defending champions have lost all four matches so far, and will hope the appointment can help turn their season around

Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin become first West Indies players to join women's Hundred

South Africa's Mignon du Preez also among eight new marquee players announced for competition

Naseem Shah finds inner strength to bounce back from personal tragedy

The 16-year-old fast bowler has found a support system within the Pakistan team to help him cope following his mother's death

Mehidy Hasan issues call to action for Shakib-less Bangladesh's young brigade

A large part of the onus to put up a fight against India in Kolkata will be on the youngsters, says the allrounder

Mehidy Hasan issues call to action for Shakib-less Bangladesh's young brigade

A large part of the onus to put up a fight against India in Kolkata will be on the youngsters, says the allrounder

New Zealand ready to 'fight fire with fire' - Gary Stead

Lockie Ferguson offers extreme pace option to counter Jofra Archer's 'point of difference'

England embrace the conventional to assist Ollie Pope's second coming

Recall at No.6 will help young player bed into Test cricket after baptism of fire in 2018

Shahadat Hossain suspended for five years for assaulting team-mate

The fast bowler physically attacked Arafat Sunny during a National Cricket league game in Khulna

Victoria botch up chase after Aaron Finch's 119 in last-ball finish

Earlier, Callum Ferguson and Tom Cooper had helped South Australia put up a competitive score

Misbah-ul-Haq wants pacers to hit Steven Smith's 'blind spot' consistently

"If you get good pace behind the ball and just put it in the right areas, you can create chances"

Mitchell Starc truths set him up for summer of speed

Australia's leaders are finally convinced that Starc will not let oppositions "off the hook" in Tests

Australia's batting 'in the spotlight' for Langer ahead of Pakistan Tests

Will the top six that starts the Test season on Thursday be the same one that finishes it in six weeks?

Somerset docked 12 points for 'poor' pitch in Championship decider

ECB panel rules that Taunton wicket displayed 'excessive unevenness of bounce'

'I want to stop being the one who is vulnerable' - Sam Curran

Allrounder itching to get involved in series after sitting on sidelines for much of the Ashes

Chris Lynn narrowly misses out on becoming first centurion in Abu Dhabi T10

The opener was on 82 after the seventh over but faced only four more balls and finished unbeaten on 91

Liam Livingstone chooses County Championship over IPL in bid for England recall

Batsman was part of Test squad for New Zealand tour in 2017-18

Punjab win five-way qualification race despite defeat

They join Maharashtra, Karnataka, Baroda, TN, Rajasthan, Mumbai and Haryana in the Super Eights

'Trying to cover as much ground as possible with pink ball' - Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Bangladesh team simulate different scenarios they could face in their maiden pink-ball Test in Kolkata

'Standout' Dom Sibley has earned Test chance, says old Surrey partner Rory Burns

England's established opener will walk out alongside a familiar face in Mount Maunganui

Shahadat faces one-year ban for physical assault

The temperamental fast bowler was withdrawn midway through an NCL fixture; verdict likely on Tuesday

'I was not able to make any sense of things' - Prithvi Shaw on his doping ban

Credits Rahul Dravid, under whom he trained during his ban, for playing a role in mentoring him during this difficult time

Khawaja guides Queensland into home one-day final

The discarded Test batsman made an unbeaten 86 to continue his fine white-ball form

Imran Khan backs Sarfaraz Ahmed to make international return

Imran Khan believes former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed should focus on domestic cricket and backed him to return to the national team

Hobart Hurricanes' Emily Smith banned under anti-corruption code

Smith posted team news on Instagram an hour before the match against the Sydney Thunder and is effectively banned for three months

Cricket Australia to tighten net around discriminatory sledging

At the end of this summer CA will review its behavioural codes in line with new ICC regulations launched in August

Ball tampering: Pooran 'will learn from his mistake' - Steven Smith

The Australia batsman also welcomed the current discussions around mental health of cricketers

Spinners make it 4-0 for India in rain-hit encounter

The hosts were unable to chase down a target of 51 in nine overs as India continued their dominance in the series

BPL draft: Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Salahuddin team up for Dhaka

Chattogram sign up Chris Gayle; Dawid Malan, Sherfane Rutherford also bag contracts

Ellyse Perry could miss rest of WBBL group stage

She has been diagnosed with a low grade AC injury and will certainly miss the Sixers' next match against Hobart Hurricanes

Smith wary of Abbas but eager to challenge young quicks

The No. 1 batsman in the world is eager to test the durability of Pakistan's pace bowlers

Shaw, Bhuvneshwar back in action in contrasting styles

Karnataka, Baroda, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Haryana have qualified for the Super League; four more teams will join them

Dean Elgar's 88* beats James VInce's 86* as Spartans get first points

A chase of 186 was made to look very easy by South Africa's Test batsmen

Unchanged Afghanistan bat in series decider; Shai Hope replaces injured Denesh Ramdin

For West Indies, Lendl Simmons and Khary Pierre also came in for Sherfane Rutherford and Hayden Walsh Jr

Asif Ali and Dale Steyn extend Cape Town Blitz's strong start

Chasing 175, Durban Heat fell short despite a 42-ball 83 from Wihan Lubbe

Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk star as Victoria overcome New South Wales

Moises Henriques' 98 went in vain as the Blues slipped in a chase of 266

Shami in top ten for bowlers, Agarwal up to No. 11 among batsmen

India, the current WTC leaders, have four batsmen and three bowlers in the top tens

Ferguson heroics in vein as WA scrape into Marsh Cup final in thriller

Ashton Agar was injured by his brother, Wes, during a dramatic match in Adelaide that also featured two five-wicket hauls

Stubborn New Zealand A tail forces England to settle for draw

Final warm-up for Test series ends in stalemate but with valuable lessons learnt

Ben Stokes using David Warner's name for book sales - Tim Paine

Stokes had revealed in his book about using Warner's words as motivation to score his epic Headingley century

Smith apologises to team-mates for dissent charge

Tim Paine has sought to remind the Australia squad how they are expected to conduct themselves

After early finish, India and Bangladesh train in Indore to be pink-ball ready

Meanwhile, in Kolkata, plans to make the start of the Test as dramatic as possible are in place

Chris Green signs longest deal in BBL history

Offspinner signs a record six-year deal to stay with Sydney Thunder in the BBL

James Pattinson out of first Test after code of conduct suspension

Pattinson was charged for using obscene language against Queensland and did not contest the charge

How the toss is swaying fortunes in T10 cricket (or not?)

Is T10 too predictable? Should the toss be made optional? Should who bats first be pre-determined in the scheduling?

Dala floors Stars, injury grounds young Coetzee

Under-19 World Cup aspirant Gerald Coetzee sustained a hamstring injury as Jozi Stars lost their fourth straight match

Lack of Tests 'main difference' between Bangladesh and India - Mominul Haque

He welcomed the opportunity for Bangladesh to play more Tests through the WTC

Afghanistan bat first in bid to level series

Both teams had one change each, with Keemo Paul replacing an injured Fabian Allen and Karim Janat coming in for Fareed Ahmad

'Tell us your secret, we're tired of only beating the bat' - Ishant to Shami

In a light-hearted chat, the pace trio of Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav reflect on their recent success

Yuvraj Singh claims 100-ball cricket could spark 'revolution' like T20

Former India allrounder says new format is "exciting" development and could feature in Olympics

Pakistan bowlers forced to toil by inexperienced CA XI line-up

Abbas and Musa took two wickets each but Naseem was the most expensive bowler on show

Kevin Pietersen 'was right' about play workloads, admits Ashley Giles

England's director of men's cricket says rest and rotation likely to become more commonplace

Mohammed Shami caps seamers' show as India win big

They blew Bangladesh away in three days by an innings and 130 runs

Nathan Lyon braces up for bogey team at happy-hunting Brisbane

Pakistan have traditionally had the wood over Lyon, but his record at the Gabba is impressive

Rajat Sharma resigns as DDCA president

He cited his inability to continue amid "various pulls and pressures" within the organisation

Joe Denly finds form after return from ankle injury

Half-centuries for Denly, Pope and Buttler lift England away from trouble

England management 'really hopeful' James Anderson will be fit for South Africa tour

Ashley Giles also admitted that planning for the next Ashes series was well underway

Cameron Bancroft's inclusion a nod to concussion planning

While the choice of Bancroft has flummoxed many, the presence of a spare batsman in a squad could now be a more regular sight

Meghalaya stun Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Dwarkar Ravi Teja and Sanjay Yadav hit fifties after bowlers restrict Mumbai in massive upset

Ajinkya Rahane, Trent Boult, Mayank Markande get IPL raises with pre-auction trades

Mayank Markande, the least experienced of the three, got the biggest raise, of INR 1.8 crores

Where do the eight franchises stand before the 2020 auction?

What do their squads look like currently and how much money do each of them have in their purse? Here are all the details

Heavy rain sees Durban's second MSL washout

Durban Heat have so far only managed 7.1 overs of play from three scheduled games

'We need to find a third seamer who can bat' - Bangladesh coach Russell Domingo

Bangladesh's coach says the Test team needs structural changes, for which he is prepared to pick 'new faces and struggle for a period of time'

Four officials from a CPL franchise pulled up by anti-corruption officers

One of them, thought to be either part of or close to the ownership structure, was the main focus of a report made by a player

WBBL round-up: Perry does it again for the Sixers

The latest festival weekend, this time at Drummoyne Oval, saw local bragging rights go to the Sydney Sixers

KKR release Chris Lynn, Robin Uthappa; RCB let go of several overseas names

RCB have released Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Colin de Grandhomme and Tim Southee among others

Mayank Agarwal's 243 caps India's 407-run day of dominance

Ajinkya Rahane made 86, and Ravindra Jadeja his now-customary fifty as Bangladesh's bowlers were taken to the cleaners

Mickey Arthur likely to become Sri Lanka's next head coach

SLC officials have expressed confidence that Arthur will take up the role before Sri Lanka's forthcoming Test tour of Pakistan

Ben Stokes pleaded with CEO to be restored as England vice-captain

Allrounder was restored as Joe Root's deputy after text message to Tom Harrison

Back-to-back centuries for Asad Shafiq as Pakistan tune up for first Test

On a day where four Pakistan batsmen passed 50, South Australia legspinner Lloyd Pope impressed with a five-four

Last chance for Afghanistan as West Indies look to wrap up series

A lot went in Afghanistan's favour in the first T20I but not the result

'Awesome year for fast bowlers' in international cricket - Lockie Ferguson

Fast bowler hopes to 'bring a little bit of anxiety' to England's batting lineup

Mitchell Swepson delivers Queensland dramatic last-gasp victory

The legspinner took three wickets including the last with just seven balls left in the day

Jofra Archer spell 'the quickest I've faced in my life' says centurion Glenn Phillips

'The challenge was unbelievable' says batsman after surviving hostile spell

'Shows incredible courage to talk about mental health'

Cricket Australia's head of sports science discusses how mental health is being addressed, breaking down sigmas and how players can seek help

Tour match toil serves England reminder of daunting New Zealand challenge

Unhelpful surface sees England made to wait for declaration as Glenn Phillips makes ton

Test centurion and wristspinner Tony Mann dies

The West Australian scored a hundred in his second Test coming in as nightwatchman

Australia's other tricky decision: who is the third fast bowler?

The selectors have named five fast bowlers in the squad to face Pakistan but there is some genuine uncertainty among them as to who will play

Spinners, Jemimah Rodrigues take India to series win

India coast past West Indies' 59 for 9 to take unassailable 3-0 lead in five-match series

Justin Langer sets Test match sights on Project India 2022

"We've got a couple of years now to find that maturity, to be nice and battle hardened and as ready as possible for that series"

Nichoas Pooran made a 'silly mistake' - Dwayne Bravo

Bravo backed Pooran following his ball-tampering ban, saying the youngster is "far from that type of player"

Jozi Stars lose again as Liam Livingstone tees off in Cape Town

Cape Town Blitz beat the Stars for second time in a week to leave defending champions rock bottom

Dwayne Bravo hints at international comeback

"Hopefully," he said on Thursday, when if he was optimistic about an international comeback

Joe Root urges England to apply the brakes after playing Tests 'in fast forward'

With only one Test series win in New Zealand this century, captain wants his side to bat longer

Graeme Smith withdraws from CSA's director of cricket role race

He cited a lack of "confidence" in the administration while announcing his decision via social media on Thursday

Lockie Ferguson set for New Zealand Test debut after maiden call-up

Kane Williamson recovers from hip injury to captain 15-man squad to play England and Australia

Notts move lays foundation for Hameed to reinvigorate his faltering career

Chance for fresh start could be the re-making of young talent after three years in the wilderness

Prickly Mominul Haque admits to 'bad decision' at toss

R Ashwin, however, said it was 'brave' and 'commendable' that Bangladesh batted first on a pitch with a 'bit of life'

Waqar excited by young quicks, but warns against getting 'carried away' by bounce

The bowling coach is confident Pakistan's teenage fast bowlers can challenge an Australia batting line-up that includes the prolific Steven Smith

Rahul Dravid cleared of conflict of interest charges

BCCI ethics officer "dismissed" the complaint filed against Dravid because it was "bereft of merit"

Gulbadin back as Afghanistan bowl first

West Indies ring in the changes too in the first T20I of a three-match series

Haseeb Hameed signs for Nottinghamshire after Lancashire release

Opener was released by Lancashire after three lean seasons following maiden Test tour

Mohammed Shami puts on a show as India floor Bangladesh

The pacers took seven Bangladesh wickets before Pujara, Agarwal extended India's domination

Ajinkya Rahane moves from Rajasthan Royals to Delhi Capitals

Leg-spin duo of Mayank Markande and Rahul Tewatia to move from Capitals to Royals

Jack Leach signs Somerset contract extension

Spinner's new deal may increase the likelihood of Dom Bess leaving the club

'Bloody Warner' inspired Ben Stokes to Headingley miracle

Sledging gave batsman 'extra personal motivation' in heroic series-squaring innings

Joe Root set to reclaim favoured No. 4 batting spot in New Zealand

England skipper moved up to No. 3 for the recent drawn Ashes series but wants to drop back one place for good

Doolan's twin tons deny South Australia drought breaking win

Doolan joins a group of Tasmania greats with scores 170* and 116 as Tasmania hold off South Australia on a thrilling final day

Siddle takes three but Queensland's tail wags to frustrate Victoria

Cameron Gannon and Mark Steketee produce fighting knocks to hold Victoria's attack at bay

Pakistan to host Sri Lanka for two-Test series in December

The matches are scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi and Karachi, on December 11 and 19 respectively

Bancroft gifted recall as character gets casting vote

Chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns says Bancroft is the type of player the Australian Test team want despite slim returns in Shield cricket so far this summer

Starc and Hazlewood maintain New South Wales' winning run

They now have four victories in a row to start the season and are already well placed for a spot in the final

Live Report - India v Bangladesh, 1st Test

ESPNcricinfo's live updates on the Indore Test

Burns, Head and Bancroft named in Australia squad

The uncapped Michael Neser has also been included among 14 names for the two Tests against Pakistan

Rain saves Tshwane Spartans from precarious situation

It was the second washout for the Spartans in as many games

Mohammad Nabi returns to Kent for T20 Blast

Afghanistan allrounder to play entire South Group campaign in 2020

Dale Steyn, Colin Munro, Jason Roy among 28 foreign names for PSL 2020 draft

Australia's Ben Cutting and Chris Lynn have also expressed their interest in being part of the fifth season of the tournament

Graham Onions signs one-year contract extension with Lancashire

Veteran quick says accepting new deal was a 'no-brainer' as 200-match milestone beckons

IPL 2020: Gowtham heads to Kings XI, Boult to Mumbai

Ankit Rajpoot part of the Gowtham trade, heads to Rajasthan Royals

Young Naseem Shah makes people sit up and take notice on final day

The 16-year-old produced eight overs that made anyone watching sit up and take notice

Australia's best national team counts down to T20 World Cup

With 100 days to go until the event in Australia the hosts are looking forward to what could be a defining moment

Sarah Glenn earns maiden call-up for England Women's squad to face Pakistan

Worcestershire leg-spinner among young faces heading to Malaysia for ODI and T20I series

Enter Ben Oliver, Justin Langer's quiet advocate

There are already signs that the new head of high performance at Cricket Australia has brought a calmer outlook

South Africa transformation targets could change after Cape Cobras case

Currently, transformation targets must be met in every match in domestic cricket - but the national team only needs to meet a season average

Jake Libby joins Worcestershire after five seasons at Nottinghamshire

Peter Moores suggests club will look to sign another top-order batsman as a replacement

Peter Handscomb, Jake Fraser-McGurk put Victoria in sight of victory

Mitchell Swepson hat-trick the bright spot on the day for Queensland

Doolan-Wade v Ferguson-Hunt sets up tantalising final day

South Australia's lead has crossed 300 and they might look to stretch it a bit more before attacking Tasmania

Glenn Maxwell has 'set the right example for cricketers around the world' - Virat Kohli

India's captain has praised the Australia allrounder for his willingness to open up about his mental-health issues and take time away from the game

Nicholas Pooran banned for four T20Is for ball tampering

Video footage in West Indies' third ODI against Afghanistan showed him using his thumbnail to scratch the ball

Pink ball will bring fast bowlers into the game - Virat Kohli

India's captain has called day-night matches 'a new way to bring excitement to Test cricket'

Nowhere-to-hide test for Bangladesh as India look to extend stellar home record

A number of imposing facts stare Bangladesh in the face as they face off against the world's best Test team

Cummins and Starc reverse New South Wales towards victory

Western Australia were three wickets down in their second innings and facing a heavy defeat at the SCG

Chris Woakes under pressure from Sam Curran for first Test spot

England's one remaining decision is the identity of their seam-bowling allrounder

With change in format, Afghanistan look to change fortunes against West Indies too

With 12 months to go for the T20 World Cup, both teams will look to make positive strides in the opening game of the series

WBBL round-up: Perry, Burns star for Sydney Sixers

The latest from the mid-week action in the WBBL with the Perth Scorchers digging deep

Sandeep Lamichhane, Paras Khadka can be 'trailblazers' for Nepalese cricket - Jimmy Adams

Former Hampshire captain led MCC's tour to Nepal this month

Glamorgan secure Labuschagne for two more seasons

His spell in county cricket in 2019 was key in preparing him for a successful Ashes series

Visa rule changes help Worcestershire sign Ashton Turner for Blast

Australia batsman would not have qualified for a visa under previous ECB protocol

Lungi Ngidi sets sights on injury-free home summer

South Africa pacer eager to regain form ahead of the England series with help from Mark Boucher

Misbah-ul-Haq expects 'good results' from 'ambitious' Pakistan Test side

With the experience and learnings from their previous Australia tour, Misbah feels this 'mature' team is capable of succeeding this time around

Deepak Chahar, Manish Pandey light up Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

The fast bowler picked up four wickets in an over, while the batsman smashed 129* off just 54 balls

Kevin Shine joins Nottinghamshire as assistant coach

Former ECB lead bowling coach reunited with Peter Moores as club plots return to top flight

'The lateral movement is big' - Ajinkya Rahane's pink-ball experience

Some of India's Test regulars trained with the SG pink balls at NCA in preparation for the Kolkata Test

Live Report - Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, 7th round

All the live updates and chatter from Pakistan's premier domestic first-class competition

Australia's Test hopefuls undone by Imran Khan

No, we're not talking about him. This is the surprise selection in the Pakistan squad who picked up a five-for

Sutherland makes debut impact as Victoria take charge

Peter Siddle and James Pattinson shared five wickets as Queensland were bowled out for 183

Tasmania deny Weatherald double hundred but South Australia in command

Tasmania trail by 379 runs with eight wickets in hand

Breaking down the new Sri Lankan bill against match-fixing

A rough guideline to the punishments, and a list of many of the new offences, that will become part of law soon

Sibley, Crawley tons give England a peek into the future

This was the first time the two young batsmen scored heavily together for England, but it's unlikely to be the last

Steve Smith's disappointment clear as century is cut off

On a tough pitch for scoring freely, Smith made his slowest first-class hundred before getting what he felt was a rough decision

Plunket Shield round-up: Lockie Ferguson and Neil Wagner let it rip

Recapping the final round of the Plunket Shield

Shane Watson appointed Australian Cricketers' Association president

Lisa Sthalekar, Pat Cummins and Kristen Beams are the other new appointments to the ACA board

'BCCI amendments, if permitted, will mean ridiculing of the Supreme Court'

Lodha Committee's secretary says the board's attempt to alter reforms can and should be contested

Silverwood's clarity can bring out best in Joe Root - Alastair Cook

Top three will be given a licence to bat all day, says former captain, as England seek Test reboot

Lockie Ferguson in line for Test chance amid packed New Zealand schedule

Gary Stead hints at rotation policy ahead of five Tests in under seven weeks

Sri Lanka passes bill criminalising match-fixing

Offences related to corruption in sports will carry a prison term of up to 10 years, as well as various fines

AB de Villiers to skip PSL for 'managing workload'

Lahore Qalandars will release the South African from their roster ahead of the December 5 Draft

Azam 157*, Shafiq 119* as Australia A toil

The pair's unbeaten 276-run stand offsets a shaky start against a fiery pace attack

Dawid Malan jumps to No. 3 in men's T20I rankings for batsmen

Chahar's record six-for has put him at 42nd among bowlers, while Oman's Zeeshan Maqsood is now the sixth-best allrounder in the world

Jonny Bairstow receives ICC demerit point for swearing

Batsman reprimanded for Level 1 offence following his dismissal in final T20I against New Zealand

Shreyas Iyer pleased to 'set the benchmark at the No. 4 position'

The management has given him the "heads up" that he would bat at No. 4 in T20Is for the time being, he says

A lot to learn about mental health issues - Cricket Australia's Ben Oliver

Key is to "make sure we're understanding the issues and supporting our people"

Kieron Pollard praises Nicholas Pooran's 'maturity', Roston Chase's 'cleverness' in rare series win

The ODI captain was upbeat about two relatively inexperienced players in the format leading West Indies in the ongoing series

Brandon King debuts as West Indies opt to bowl in quest of whitewash

Afghanistan handed a debut to Ibrahim Zadran as they look to end their 11-match losing streak

Weatherald, Hunt hit centuries in record opening stand for South Australia

The openers broke a 52-year-old South Australia Shield record with a 293-run stand

Solway shines again before Smith digs in on slow day

Smith, Solway and Hughes ground out patient half-centuries on a slow, dry SCG surface against a disciplined but understrength WA attack

Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma put India 2-0 up

The offspinner ran through West Indies' middle order before the young opener slammed an unbeaten 69

Mahmudullah blames lack of 'game sense' after 8 for 34 meltdown

Bangladesh were in the hunt for a series win at 110 for 2, but were bowled out for 144

James Pattinson wants to play back-to-back Tests

The quick has had his workload carefully managed since returning from back surgery but is now keen to push himself

Mitchell Santner becomes New Zealand's T20I trump card

The left-arm spinner rarely fails to deliver and is shaping as a vital part of the plans for next year's T20 World Cup

Cricket Australia rain rule tied umpires' hands for Sydney T20I

While ICC playing conditions provided scope to reduce the innings break, the CA version left far less room for manoeuvre

The night everything changed for Deepak Chahar

In an inexperienced attack, Chahar had to take on a new role and with the series on the line he delivered a record-breaking performance

Major bookie arrested in KPL scandal

Sanyam, from Haryana, allegedly approached players for spot-fixing

How Deepak Chahar produced the best T20I figures in history

He ended with 6 for 7 from 3.2 overs to bowl India to a series win

Bay Giants defend 167 to pile on Stars' woes

A bad start for the defending champions, the Jozi Stars, got worse as they lost their second match of the tournament to the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants

Cape Town Blitz fold for 84 as Paarl Rocks cruise to handsome win

Henry Davids and Faf du Plessis top scored before a complete bowling performance sealed the win

WI captain Stafanie Taylor ruled out of India T20Is

She will be replaced in the squad by Guyanese allrounder Cherry-Ann Fraser

WI look to complete rare ODI whitewash

The team has not won or swept an ODI series since 2014, but will fancy their chances against Afghanistan

Bangladesh opt to bowl in series decider; India replace Krunal with Pandey

Mosaddek Hossain's groin injury forced Bangladesh to make one change too, bringing in Mohammad Mithun instead

BCCI plans sweeping changes, Lodha reforms under threat

Proposals to amend constitution will give Ganguly, secretary Shah longer terms and more powers, won't need Supreme Court approval

England's fringe players have 'raised the benchmark' - Eoin Morgan

Captain impressed with debutants, who have 'raised the bar' for returning regulars

WBBL round-up: Devine hits five sixes in an over, Renegades beat Hurricanes again

All the standout performances from Sunday's WBBL action, including match-winning all-round starrers from Sophie Devine and Heather Graham

T10 experience helped England in 11-over game - Jonny Bairstow

Batsman says playing in short-form tournament helped England adjust to rain-reduced game

'We want guys being honest and able to talk' - Alex Carey

"Great opportunity for myself, the boys that are playing this game, to start the international summer really strongly"

Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana blow West Indies away with record stand

Indian openers put up team's highest stand in the format, helping them clinch the first T20I by 84 runs

England bowl after delayed toss, changes on both sides

England recall James Vince, Saqib Mahmood and Adil Rashid; James Neesham and Scott Kuggeleijn back for New Zealand

'We are coming' - Cricket West Indies' Johnny Grave eager to help USA cricket grow

Open to playing USA ahead of hosting teams in the Caribbean and stopping over for camps before going abroad themselves

England in the zone as lure of silverware adds spice to finale

Thumping victory at Napier gives visitors the edge as Auckland's short boundaries promise more fireworks

'Keep your eyes away from Rishabh Pant for a while' - Rohit Sharma

In 2019, Pant has scored just one half-century across 21 appearances for India in white-ball games

Hamstring injury rules JP Duminy out of MSL 2019

It's a second injury blow for Paarl Rocks after Aiden Markram was ruled out

Big Three v ICC redux: ECB joins BCCI and CA in opposing extra global event

Colin Graves says the England board is "not in a position to support the current proposal for ICC Events from 2023 to 2031"

Heat, Spartans share points after rain washes out Durban game

When the umpires walked out at 1pm local for an inspection, they were welcomed with a shower, and that forced them to abandon the game

Graeme Smith could be South Africa's first director of cricket

The position was created following South Africa's horrific World Cup 2019 campaign

Spinners likely to make the difference in Nagpur series decider

With the series on the line, India could well replace Khaleel Ahmed with Shardul Thakur

Bangladesh coach Russell Domingo promises continuity of selection

'We don't want to be a team that makes knee-jerk reactions to a loss. It has been the case for this team for too long. We want to back a certain group of players'

Afghanistan bowl, leave out Naib; West Indies unchanged

Rashid Khan won the toss in the second ODI and elected to bowl as Afghanistan looked to stop a ten-match ODI losing streak

WBBL round-up: Jess Duffin and Amy Jones star in last-ball thrillers

The key performances from Saturday's WBBL action, which included two last-ball finishes

David Warner rested, but Steven Smith and Pat Cummins will turn out for NSW

Cameron Bancroft has been called up to the Australia A team after Nic Maddinson's withdrawal

Maddinson withdraws from Australia A team for mental-health reasons

Cameron Bancroft has replaced the Victoria batsman, who has stepped away from the game for the second time

Perth Scorchers sign Lancashire batsman Liam Livingstone for BBL

England batsman joins a new-look Perth Scorchers squad following the retirement of Michael Klinger and the exit of Shaun Marsh

Malan hits 99*, Steyn takes three as Cape Town Blitz win season opener

BCCI CFO Santosh Rangnekar quits abruptly

It is understood he was wary of working in the changed environment brought by the return of an elected administration

Kane Williamson confident of first Test fitness despite 'ongoing' hip niggle

Blackcaps skipper has only played four games since World Cup final in July

Karnataka create Indian record with 15th T20 win in a row

Sialkot Stallions, who won 25 consecutive games between 2006 and 2010, remain on top of the list

Can Afghanistan keep series alive after ten-ODI losing streak?

West Indies, meanwhile, have little to think about going into the second ODI in Lucknow, where visibility continues to be at a low

Will Porterfield steps down as Ireland captain, Andrew Balbirnie named as replacement

Porterfield captained Ireland 253 times, spanning two 50-over World Cups and five World T20s

Not muscles, you need timing - Rohit Sharma and the art of hitting sixes

He tried to hit Mosaddek Hossain for six sixes in an over, but had to stop at three

Sean Abbott gets a look-in as Australia field

Pakistan hand debuts to middle-order batsman Khushdil Shah and 19-year-old pacer Muhammad Musa

New Zealand win toss, bowl against England

England must win if they are to keep five match series alive with New Zealand leading 2-1

Prithvi Shaw likely to return for Mumbai a day after suspension ends

Shaw is expected to turn out for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after serving a back-dated eight-month suspension

'I've left myself in this situation' - Marcus Harris

He is starting to become a veteran when it comes to auditioning for his Test spot in tour matches

Bairstow added to England Test squad as cover for Denly

Right-hander will stay in New Zealand after the T20 series for the two red-ball tour matches while Denly recovers from his ankle ligament injury

Mumbai sack two selectors after selection controversy

Uproar after pacer Tushar Deshpande ignored for the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20s; Pradeep Kasliwal and Sanjay Patil get the axe

Kings XI Punjab finally trade R Ashwin to Delhi Capitals

Kings XI will also get an undisclosed premium along with Ashwin's auction fee of INR 7.6 crore

BCCI's ACU 'amply warned' KSCA about KPL corruption

ACU boss Ajit Singh reveals more than one KPL participant is under investigation

Shane Bond registers interest in England bowling coach vacancy

Sydney Thunder coach is currently working with New Zealand, but is wary of international 'grind'

India bowl first in Rohit Sharma's 100th T20I, both teams unchanged

Since the start of 2018, India have a 12-3 record while chasing, and a 7-7 record batting first

'Be aggressive and take wickets' - Trent Boult on his T20 gameplan

Seamer replaces Lockie Ferguson in New Zealand squad for final two T20Is

Peter Hanscomb joins Middlesex as captain on two-year deal

Australia batsman to lead the side in Championship and List A competition

Lord's handed floodlight boost as council support MCC application

The floodlights can be used on a permanent basis from next year, and on 18 evenings rather than 10

Cyclone weakens to brighten chances of Rajkot T20I taking place

The ground was waterlogged on Wednesday evening, but the groundstaff worked late into the night to mop up the outfield

Trent Boult set for T20I return as England hope to bounce back

Left-arm seamer set for first T20I since January 2018 with Bairstow set for return to England XI

Matt Maynard becomes Glamorgan head coach on full-time basis

Former England batsman took club to fourth in Division Two while in interim role

Misbah replaces Dean Jones as Islamabad United head coach

The signing of Misbah - who is also Pakistan's head coach and chief selector - has led to the five other PSL franchises bringing up the issue of a potential conflict of interest

Ben McDermott joins Derbyshire on white-ball overseas contract

Wicketkeeper/batsman will be available for both the One-Day Cup and the T20 Blast

Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues secure ODI series for India

Fifties from the openers helped India to a six-wicket win in the third and final ODI against West Indies

Pakistan seek better support for Babar Azam to counter red-hot Australia

The hosts will not be able to overtake Pakistan to be the No. 1 T20I team even with a win in Perth, but the series is still on the line

Smaller-than-expected crowds won't dissuade CA push for bigger season

Crowds for the start of the international season are down some 35,000 on Cricket Australia's projections, the chief executive Kevin Roberts has revealed

Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues secure India ODI series

Fifties from the openers helped India women to a six-wicket win in the third and final ODI against West Indies

Gilchrist backs Paine as Australia's Test captain and keeper

Gilchrist rated Paine as being "on par with anyone in the world as gloveman"

CM Gautam, Abrar Kazi arrested on spot-fixing charges

Former Karnataka Ranji players allegedly involved in corruption in two KPL games, including the final

The truth of Steven Smith, batting and captaincy

His batting record as captain may be hard to beat, but a dive into his numbers hint that he could soar even higher as non-captain

Shakera Selman returns to West Indies squad for T20I series against India

Allrounder Chinelle Henry, who was ruled out of the second and third ODIs with a concussion, is also back

Chase, Hope star as West Indies take 1-0 lead over Afghanistan

The two added 163 for the third wicket to seal a comfortable win

Need to be careful with putting too much emphasis on MSL - Mark Boucher

The T20 tournament may provide entertainment but it will not paper over the cracks at Cricket South Africa, the former national wicketkeeper said

Focus on making bench 'as strong as possible' for T20 World Cup - Rohit Sharma

Winning is the priority, but T20I is the best format to give fringe players a chance, India's stand-in captain has said

Adam Gilchrist gives thumbs-up to TV umpire for no-balls

The former Australia wicketkeeper, who now works as a broadcaster, doesn't think the technology will slow the game down

Paul Coughlin returns to Durham after injuries ruin Nottinghamshire stint

England Lions allrounder made just ten appearances in two seasons at Trent Bridge

Sean Abbott to play for Derbyshire next year

Australian quick available for first half of 2020 English season, including Championship and Blast games

Qais Ahmad signs for Gloucestershire as overseas player

Afghanistan legspinner will play six Championship games as well as the whole of the T20 Blast

Rain in the air as India look to bounce back against Bangladesh

There are no clear favourites here, but the win in the first game will certainly make the visitors a confident unit

Morne Morkel hopes to help young quicks 'develop and grow' at the MSL

The fast bowler expects South Africa to put recent disappointments behind them before the England tour

Nicholas Pooran returns to Yorkshire for T20 Blast

Windies rising star will be available for the majority of Yorkshire's North-Group matches

Shivamogga Lions player Nishant Shekhawat arrested in KPL fixing case

Shekhawat is the fifth man, and second player, to be arrested as part of an ongoing investigation

Pat Cummins rested from Perth, Andrew McDonald to start at the Gabba

Attentions are beginning to turn to the Test summer with the key quick saved the long return journey west

Mel Jones takes on Mark Taylor's Cricket Australia board tightrope

Jones, who commentates around the world, has become the first woman appointed via one of the state associations

Nathan Lyon joins Hampshire on red-ball deal for 2020

Australia offspinner signs for Championship campaign at the Ageas Bowl

'Kieron Pollard is more proactive as a captain' - Viv Richards

Windies legend backs new ODI captain to impress on his return to the 50-over format

Aaron Finch, Lauren Winfield to captain Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Finch will lead the likes of Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, Chris Lynn and Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Additional TV umpire likely to monitor no-balls in IPL

The extra official will be separate from the third and fourth umpires and will use technology to help the on-field officials

Mahedi Hasan the hero of Khulna Divison's one-wicket win

A round-up of the action from both tiers of the National Cricket League

'I try to get everyone's point of view' - new Tshwane Spartans captain Heinrich Klaasen

AB de Villiers will not lead the team at MSL 2019, with coach Mark Boucher saying the veteran doesn't need that burden

Eoin Morgan wants fringe T20 World Cup hopefuls to learn - fast

Newcomers can't always rely on senior players, England skipper says

Sachin Tendulkar proposes new innovations for ODI cricket

According to Tendulkar, the new ideas could nullify the 'dew factor' among other benefits

'You've got to keep hitting them hard' - Colin de Grandhomme

New Zealand won't loosen grip as England face must-win game in Napier

Pakistan retain Fakhar Zaman and bat in Canberra

Both Pakistan and Australia were unchanged from the first T20I

CPL's best brace for Afghanistan spin barrage

Afghanistan had a winless World Cup, but Rashid and Co. could pose a greater threat in Indian conditions

Cameron Green saves Western Australia with stunning final-day century

Young allrounder makes 121 not out to rescue WA after they had slumped to 7 for 53 in their second innings

Temba Bavuma to lead defending champions Jozi Stars in MSL 2019

The Test vice-captain succeeds Dane Vilas, who led the team to the MSL title last season

'Didn't want to finish my career plodding along' - Malan on Middlesex departure

Dawid Malan says he felt like he was banging his head against a wall as Middlesex captain

New Zealand bat first, England hand debuts to Banton, Parkinson

Tom Curran replaces the rested Chris Jordan while Blair Tickner comes in for the hosts

A lot of times our voice is not heard - Yuvraj Singh calls for Indian players association

"We deserve it because there are a lot of times we have been asked to play cricket that we don't want to"

Ireland's Amy Kenealy retires from international cricket

The 31-year old seamer finished with 45 wickets from 72 matches across formats

Fargana Hoque, Rumana Ahmed star as Bangladesh clinch thriller to draw series

The visitors fought off an almighty comeback from Pakistan to seal a thrilling one-wicket win with one ball to spare

Can disarrayed Pakistan stop Australian juggernaut?

The visitors looked alarmingly off the pace in the first T20I, and this is their opportunity to demonstrate that it was just an aberration

South Africa T20I captaincy still Faf du Plessis' 'baby' - Quinton de Kock

De Kock believes du Plessis will still be the captain for the T20 World Cup next year but he would probably not turn down the opportunity if asked to lead

Tom Banton in line for T20I debut as England look to the future in New Zealand

With series level at 1-1, both sides have one eye on next year's T20 World Cup in Australia

Kedar Jadhav, Shahbaz Nadeem take India B to Deodhar Trophy title

Ishan Porel's five-for goes in vain as top-order wobble puts India C's chase off the rails

Cyclone threat looms over second India-Bangladesh T20I in Rajkot

Cyclone Maha could cause "heavy or very heavy rains" in the region on November 7, the day of the match

Queensland's bowlers back up Bryce Street's maiden hundred

Western Australia slumped to 4 for 39 in the final session and face defeat at the Gabba

Dawid Malan joins Yorkshire on four-year deal

Opening batsman leaves Middlesex two seasons earlier than expected

Hashim Amla to work with Cape Town Blitz as batting consultant

Former batsman to link up with the team after its first six MSL group-stage games

Hazlewood's career-best keeps New South Wales rolling

The Australia quick took 6 for 35 as the visitors overcame some late resistance from South Australia

Spin trio, Punam Raut help India women pull level

Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur also play crucial hands with the bat as low-scoring game goes visitors' way

Live Report - Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, 6th round

All the live updates and chatter from Pakistan's premier domestic first-class competition

Mushfiqur rewarded by holding nerve to take chase deep

Rohit Sharma's decision to keep three overs of Khaleel Ahmed for the death backfired

'Nothing feels more special' - Mushfiqur Rahim on making tough runs

The Bangladesh wicketkeeper struck a half-century that guided his team to their first T20I win over India

Mushfiqur Rahim's fifty seals Bangladesh's first T20I win over India

His late charge against Khaleel Ahmed completely changed the game in Delhi, so much so that the end was almost a formality

'He told me he'd like to play another World Cup' - Netherlands captain Pieter Seelaar on Ryan ten Doeschate

Netherlands captain wants to build a pool of 20-25 players ahead of next year's T20 World Cup in Australia

Concussed Chinelle Henry out of West Indies' ODIs against India

Hayley Mathews comes in as replacement. Uncapped seamer Caneisha Isaac also added to squad

Khawaja, Burns help Queensland rally

Cameron Green's 87 help Western Australia stretch to a competitive first-innings score

Eoin Morgan calls for England to lift in the field after T20I loss to New Zealand

England captain wants his side to show attacking mindset

Live Report - India v Bangladesh, 1st T20I

ESPNcricinfo's live updates on the first T20I between India and Bangladesh, in a smog-hit Delhi

South Australia face tough chase despite Sayers special

South Australia pacer takes 13 wickets in the match but Larkins 91 leaves them with mountain to climb

WBBL round-up: Record-breaking day for Perry and Healy

The best of the action from Sunday's play in the WBBL with a familiar pair taking the headlines

New Zealand plan to carry momentum of win into next T20 against England

Three-wicket star Mitchell Santner praises hosts' all-round improvement

Aaron Finch not happy with 20-minute innings break in rain-hit game

The match was abandoned 11 balls before the second innings constituted a game, with Australia well ahead in the chase

Wade's twin half-centuries take Tasmania home

Wade made the difference in bowler friendly conditions in Hobart

Rain ruins series opener after Babar Azam's fifty

Only 18.1 overs were possible on a wet day in Sydney

Unchanged Australia bowl first as rain threatens

Pakistan have named the same XI that played the warm-up match against the Cricket Australia XI

Saqib Mahmood debuts as England seek to build on opening win

Lancashire quick comes into the starting XI in place of Tom Curran, who has been rested

Roelof van der Merwe and Brandon Glover help Netherlands defend title

The Papua New Guinea juggernaut finally came to a halt as Ben Cooper and Ryan ten Doeschate starred in a chase of 129 in the final in Dubai

Nahida fifty, Mir three-for secure Pakistan ODI series opener

After opting to bat, Pakistan defended a modest 215 against Bangladesh in the opening ODI

Nahida fifty, Mir three-for secure Pakistan ODI series opener

After opting to bat, Pakistan defended a modest 215 against Bangladesh in the opening ODI

Ireland's spinners help seal third place in low-scoring game

Gareth Delany and Simi Singh helped reduce Namibia to 20 for 3 in the Powerplay as Ireland defended 136

Abdur Razzak becomes first Bangladeshi bowler to bag 600 first-class wickets

'I am sure someone will go past me but I am glad that I am the first one'

Rescue act from Axar Patel and Virat Singh thwarts India B

The two revived India C from 126 for 5 to set up a 136-run win

Bangladesh mature enough to 'beat', not 'upset' any team - Rohit

Rohit also stresses the need for youngsters to grab the limited opportunities international cricket offers

T10 league and CPL NOCs: PCB fends off player revolt - for now

Chief executive Wasim Khan steps in to avert crisis for the moment; players fear CPL blacklist if tussle for NOCs continue

WBBL round-up: Lee's century earns the Melbourne Stars their first win

The key performances from Saturday's WBBL action including more runs for Ellyse Perry and a team hat-trick

Depleted Bangladesh seek breathing space in Delhi

India are without Kohli but have enough allround depth as they try to adapt to changing T20 landscape

New Zealand seek inspiration as England roll on

Timely Travis Head hundred restates Test credentials

Despite Head's century New South Wales ended the second day on top at Adelaide Oval

Shaun Marsh continues his fine form to dig Western Australia out of trouble

Cameron Green helped lift Western Australia after an afternoon collapse against Cameron Gannon

Plunket Shield round-up: Latham hits 224, Wagner and Boult sound warning

All the action from the second round of the Plunket Shield

Tasmania suffer early wobbles in small chase before rain arrives

Jackson Bird took 4 for 65 to leave Tasmania needing just 139 to win but Victoria took two quick wickets

Spin to win, Australia's change in T20 tack

Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar impressed against Sri Lanka in a reshaped Australia T20 attack

Australia hunt for top spot as Pakistan's T20I crown wobbles

The weather may yet have a big impact on the opening match of the series in what is shaping as a compelling contest

Tim Seifert, the top-order outsider looking in for New Zealand

The X-factor player can be a value add for New Zealand in the T20 World Cup, but can he find a spot in the XI?

Anisa Mohammed's last-ball strike gives West Indies women one-run win

India women lost their last eight wickets for 54 runs to squander the advantage

Norman Vanua saves the day to put PNG in final

Namibia lose control of a middling chase as PNG's discipline shines through