M Siddharth, R Sai Kishore carry Tamil Nadu to second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title

TN batsmen aced the chase after Siddharth's 4-20 limited Baroda to 120 for 9

Phlegmatic Ben Foakes prepared for Test recall after two years on the sidelines

Foakes is set to keep wicket from the second Test onwards with Jos Buttler rested

Da Silva, Reifer knocks headline West Indians' effort on last day in draw

Mukidul Islam took four wickets while Khaled Ahmed picked up a three-for for the hosts, in Chattogram

Sam Heazlett, Jimmy Peirson power Brisbane Heat into Challenger

They will meet the Perth Scorchers at Canberra on Thursday

Mohammad Hafeez excluded for South Africa T20Is after bio-bubble deadlock with PCB

Four uncapped players - Zafar Gohar, Danish Aziz, Zahid Mahmood and Amad Butt - in 20-man squad

BCCI secretary Jay Shah appointed Asian Cricket Council president

Shah, 32, replaces BCB president Nazmul Hassan in the role

Perth lockdown shifts Scorchers' home Challenger to Canberra

A snap lockdown of the city due to a Covid-19 case in Western Australia's hotel-quarantine programme forced the move

Mitchell Marsh fined for dissent but escapes suspension

"I accept the fine handed down to me, my reaction to the umpire's decision was unacceptable"

With the hunger back, Moeen Ali eyes 200 Test wickets

Allrounder declares himself ready to play his first Test in 18 months after waiting 'long enough'

Moeen Ali urges people to take Covid-19 vaccine

Allrounder to Asian community: 'There's a lot of conspiracy theories out there, but it's just medicine evolving'

BCCI looking to get players vaccinated, UAE not a back-up option for IPL

BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal says board confident of hosting IPL 2021 in India

'Hope he didn't mean it' - James Vince left stranded on 98 as Tye wide gives Sixers winning runs

In what became a slightly farcical conclusion to the Qualifier final, Tye bowled a bouncer which was called wide and denied Vince the chance to go for a century

Tamil Nadu favourites but Baroda have made a habit of dishing out surprises

Baroda have made the title round despite missing three stalwarts - the Pandya brothers and Deepak Hooda

Jos Buttler: Wicketkeeping fun in spinning conditions

Buttler was all praise for captain Joe Root's ability to bat long periods against spin in the subcontinent

James Vince's unbeaten 98 earns Sydney Sixers BBL final at the SCG

Aside from Josh Inglis, Perth Scorchers had a poor day but they will get a second chance to reach the final

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Nkrumah Bonner, John Campbell hit half-centuries after Rahkeem Cornwall five-for

Jomel Warrican also picked up three wickets for the visitors to help bundle the BCB XI for 160

Shakib Al Hasan fit and back in Bangladesh's Test squad

The allrounder had suffered a groin injury during the third ODI on January 25

No Ranji Trophy in 2020-21, but BCCI to hold domestic 50-over games for men, women, and U-19 boys

The premier first-class tournament will not be held for the first time since its inception in 1934-35

Daniel Sams fit to play Knockout for BBL's Power Surge leaders

The allrounder has recovered from a hand injury to bring the Thunder back to full strength

Aiden Markram: A different challenge batting time and not worrying about scoring

South Africa batsman on the difficulties of batting in spin-friendly conditions

Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits star in dominating South African win

Pakistan's wait for a win on tour continues

Devdhar, Meriwala inspire Baroda into third SMA final

Top order collapse ends Punjab's unbeaten run as chase fizzles

Graham Thorpe - Joe Root's example is one for all England players to follow

Batting coach praises captain ahead of 100th Test, and challenges team to take his lead

Jimmy Peirson finishes a victory set up by Brisbane Heat's legspin duo

Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Swepson again shared five wickets as the Strikers' top-order got badly stuck

Brathwaite makes 85 but West Indians falter against spin

From 110 for 1, they slipped to 131 for 5 as the middle-order collapsed

Arun Karthik, Mohammed lead Tamil Nadu to second straight final

Tamil Nadu remain unbeaten and will take on the winner of Baroda vs Punjab in the final

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Dan Christian: 'I'd still love to be playing in that Australian side'

Allrounder has been key to Sydney Sixers' middle order in one of his best BBL campaigns

Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers: how the BBL Qualifier could be won

The two best teams in the competition have very few weaknesses and both sides may need to be bold in trying to exploit any weak link

Nauman Ali five-for leaves Pakistan on cusp of victory

The debutant picked up 5 for 35 to leave Pakistan 88 to win

Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers: how the BBL Eliminator could be won

Both teams have struggled for batting consistency this season while the Heat have been smart with the X-Factor

No neutral umpires for India vs England Tests; Nitin Menon, Anil Chaudhary, Virender Sharma to officiate in Chennai

Menon solitary Elite umpire, while pair of Chaudhary and Sharma to make Test debut

'No magic answer, just relentless work' - Kagiso Rabada on his milestone of 200 Test wickets

The quick put his consistency at a level this demanding down to diligence and perseverance

Rory Burns plays the mental game in switch from daughter's birth to opener's berth

Absence in Sri Lanka means limited preparation time ahead of Chennai Test

Sourav Ganguly 'stable and under close observation' after undergoing another angioplasty

BCCI president was admitted to a Kolkata hospital on Wednesday after complaining of "chest discomfort"

Dilhara Lokuhettige found guilty under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

An independent Anti-Corruption Tribunal found Lokuhettige guilty of three offences

Umpire Bruce Oxenford calls time on 15-year international career

The Australian was part of the ICC Elite Panel since 2012

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South Africa openers reach lunch unscathed after Pakistan's tail gives hosts 158-run lead

Elgar and Markram went into lunch with South Africa still 121 behind

Ashantha de Mel steps down as Sri Lanka's chief selector

Jerome Jayaratne has been appointed team manager, but there is no news yet as to the selection panel's composition

Australia quick-bowler rotation back on the agenda

Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood played all four Tests against India

India choose India A as warm-up opposition for England tour in 2021

The first practice game is due to begin on July 21 and the second on July 28. The first Test starts on August 4

Mahipal Lomror's unbeaten 78 helps Rajasthan put it past Bihar

Rajasthan will meet Tamil Nadu in the first semi-final on Friday

Abdur Razzak to join BCB's selection panel

He will join as a third selector and will join former captains Minhajul Abedin, the panel chief, and Habibul Bashar

Racism education to be introduced to English cricket in wake of PCA survey

Fifty-eight percent of BAME respondees claim to have experienced racism during careers

Fawad on recall: 'If it was in my destiny, no one could've taken it away from me'

The Pakistan batsman looks back at his time in the wilderness and his road forward

'Mental work' and Kohli's advice - what helped Jermaine Blackwood on his comeback trail

West Indies' top run-getter in their last two Test series believes he has a similar batting style to that of Rishabh Pant

Judge Yacoob steps down as CSA interim board chairman after verbally abusing journalist

He is the fourth board chairman to vacate the role, voluntarily or otherwise, since Chris Nenzani left office as CSA president last August

Sourav Ganguly hospitalised again with 'chest discomfort'

The former India captain will undergo a stenting procedure on Thursday

Vishnu Solanki clubs 6, 4, 6 off last three balls to give Baroda victory

Baroda will take on Tamil Nadu in the second semi-final

ICC ODI rankings: Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, Paul Stirling move up

Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim also gained after Bangladesh's sweep of West Indies

BBL finalists: route to the title and how the squads stack up

Sydney Sixers, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Thunder, Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers can all win the BBL

IPL 2021 player auction to be held on February 18

Auction scheduled for the day after India's second Test against England

Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam defy South Africa in wicketless first session

Visitors were left to ponder how to reinstate the danger that hobbled Pakistan last evening

Cricket Australia confirms India players were racially abused, but ejected fans cleared

CA's own investigation will remain open as they attempt to locate those responsible.

Caution urged over Tanveer Sangha after legspinner earns T20I call-up

The 19-year-old is the leading spinner in this season's BBL and is one of a number of players rewarded for their tournament

Missing Christmas made up Ben Dunk's mind over leaving Melbourne Stars

Dunk has not ruled out returning to the BBL but may prioritise overseas competitions to fit around family life

National selectors back Tim Paine as captain: 'His leadership was never in question'

"Some of the criticism he's had to endure in our view has been pretty wide of the mark"

Shai Hope and Kyle Hope test positive for Covid-19, ruled out of Super 50 Cup

Tevyn Walcott and Zachary McCaskie have replaced them in Barbados' squad

Aaron Finch desperate for a break after 'absolute shocker' in BBL as hub life takes its toll

Finch heads to the beach to freshen up for the tour of New Zealand after a nightmare season with Melbourne Renegades

Matthew Wade dropped from Test squad, Tanveer Sangha earns T20I call-up

Alex Carey and Mark Steketee have been included for the South Africa tour which is still awaiting final approval from the two boards

Aparajith and Shahrukh Khan steer Tamil Nadu into the semi-finals

With their campaign on the line, the sixth-wicket pair add 75 off just 32 balls to pull off a stunning win

Moeen Ali, Ollie Pope in line for India Test recalls, says head coach Chris Silverwood

Return of Ben Stokes means that two-spinner line-up could be maintained for Chennai Test

Laura Wolvaardt and bowlers complete 3-0 whitewash

Diana Baig finished as the leading wicket-taker in the series after picking up a career-best 4 for 30

Rashid magic trumps Stirling heroics as Afghanistan sweep ODI series

Allrounder hits 48 and picks four wickets as Afghanistan make ideal start to World Cup Super League campaign

Kemar Roach draws up plans for West Indies' pacers ahead of Bangladesh Tests

Says tips to be gained from having watched Alzarri Joseph bowl in the ODIs

Ajinkya Rahane: 'Virat was and will always be the captain of the Test team, and I am his deputy'

Says India's win in Australia "changes nothing"; gives "complete credit" to his team-mates for the result

Melbourne Stars out of final as clinical Sydney Sixers finish on top of the table

Sixers took Bash Boost points and then victory as Stars missed the playoffs for just the second time in competition history

BBL finals week fixtures to navigate Covid-19 border restrictions

Sixers, Thunder nominate Canberra as host for Qualifiers; finals venue undecided

Mohammad Naveed and Shaiman Anwar found guilty of corruption

They were found to be party to attempted match-fixing during the 2019 T20 World Cup qualifier

India vs England: Three-day training for teams ahead of first Test in Chennai

Both squads need to undergo a mandatory six-day quarantine upon arrival in the city on January 27

Punjab's pace attack and top order knock out defending champions Karnataka

Siddarth Kaul, Sandeep Sharma and Arshdeep Singh combined to do the job for Punjab

Zak Evans takes five as Renegades dump out Hurricanes and keep others alive

Beau Webster led the recovery with the bat before the Hurricanes' big-name batting order failed to fire

South Africa opt to bat; Pakistan hand debuts to Imran Butt and Nauman Ali

Pakistan, meanwhile, were led out by Babar Azam for the first time in this format

Brisbane Heat survive Mitchell Marsh scare to book finals berth

Marnus Labuschagne and Mitchell Swepson shared five wickets with their legspin

All-Indigenous PM's XI canned after Scott Morrison re-election

The idea of making it an All-Indigenous team was first raised by CA as part of the reconciliation movement

James Harris ready for 'huge challenge' of Covid-19 after election as PCA chair

Negotiations have resumed between players union, ECB and counties over potential pay cuts

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'There's possibly another 100 Test matches for him' - Boucher on de Kock's special 50

National coach feels de Kock could become one of the most capped South African cricketers of all time

Phil Simmons: West Indies 'need to play spin better'

Their head coach underlined that his side needed to show more 'character, heart, determination' in the future

Mickey Arthur bemoans poor batting after second Test goes 'horribly wrong' for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka "let it slip in one disastrous session", says coach, after second Galle defeat

Shakib Al Hasan's groin injury a potential worry ahead of Test series

The allrounder has said it will take another 24 hours before he knows the full extent of the injury

Joe Root - England 'couldn't be in better place' for India challenge

Captain hails team's ability to overcome adversity after hard-fought 2-0 win

South Africa to make 'brave calls' as focus turns to spin in subcontinent conditions

On surfaces Mark Boucher thinks are being prepared for turn, he confirmed SA will play more than one spinner in Karachi

Dom Sibley's courage overcomes 'stinker' to seal series with matchwinning fifty

Opener makes technical adjustments mid-series to combat threat of left-arm spinner

Richard Illingworth to become first neutral umpire in Test cricket since Covid-19 pandemic

Bangladesh doesn't have an Elite Panel umpire, forcing the ICC to make the appointment

Alex Hales leads Thunder into finals as Strikers face nervous wait

Jake Weatherald's lone hand in vain as the Thunder cruise to nine-wicket win

Pakistan hope for new dawn as Babar Azam the Test captain finally makes his entry

South Africa come into the series on the back of a 2-0 series win at home against Sri Lanka

England confirm two-Test series against New Zealand for June

Fixtures against No. 1-ranked Test side to be played at Lord's and Edgbaston

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Sri Lanka wrap up England innings to claim first-innings lead

Dilruwan Perera removes Jacks Leach with 11th ball of fourth day

West Indies field with two new debutants; Bangladesh pick Taskin Ahmed and Mohammad Saifuddin

The hosts have rested Hasan Mahmud and Rubel Hossain

Todd Greenberg named new Australian Cricketers' Association chief executive

Greenberg was chief executive of the NRL before resigning last year

How Ajinkya Rahane and his trusted lieutenants masterminded India's Border-Gavaskar triumph

A relaxed mindset, and the help of senior pros Rohit, Pujara and Ashwin, were keys to India's come-from-behind victory

T Natarajan: I teared up when Virat Kohli handed me the T20I trophy

The India left-armer looked back at his fairytale Australia tour, where he made his debut in all three formats

Abdullah Shafique among three dropped as Pakistan cut Test squad to 17

Agha Salman and Kamran Ghulam are the other two players dropped from the original list

Rahmat Shah's 103* trumps Paul Stirling's 128 as Afghanistan go 2-0 up

Naveen-ul-Haq and Mujeeb Ur Rahman played key roles to restrict Ireland to 259

Jos Buttler: Whole team can learn from Joe Root's 'masterclass'

Misfiring batsmen can get better says wicketkeeper, after captain stands apart from rest

Rajasthan Royals appoint Kumar Sangakkara director of cricket

"Will be responsible for overseeing the entire cricketing ecosystem of the Royals franchise"

Matthew Wade, D'Arcy Short half-centuries keep Hobart Hurricanes' final hopes alive

They survived a scare from Jordan Silk who took the game to the final over with his 78 off 49

Who has pushed their Australia claims with BBL form?

With two tours set to be taking place at the same time the selectors will be casting the net wide

Michael Neser and Peter Siddle put Adelaide Strikers' finals push back on track

Adam Milne was outstanding for Sydney Thunder but a mid-innings collapse in the chase proved costly

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Root vs Embuldeniya as century drives England

Lasith Embuldeniya claims all wickets to fall as England battle spin threat

West Indies eye ODI Super League points despite losing series

Bangladesh could try some players ahead of the more challenging white-ball assignments in New Zealand in March

Kapp's all-round show trumps Dar-Riaz's stand to hand South Africa ODI series

Pakistan lost the second ODI by 13 runs as South Africa took an unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match series

Former West Indies player Narsingh Deonarine part of USA training camp

Thirty-seven year old is part of an extended squad picked to train for a series in Oman in March

Roy Torrens, former Ireland player and team manager, dies aged 72

Torrens played 30 times for his country and was team manager during Ireland's 2007 World Cup run

Zimbabwe women to break near-two-year hiatus with Pakistan series at home in February

Pakistan are currently touring South Africa while Zimbabwe last played an international match in May 2019

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Joe Root passes Geoff Boycott as fluent batting form sets England agenda

Captain leads from front once more to lay platform in England's first innings

Jason Roy and Colin Munro fire Perth Scorchers into playoffs

The Stars no longer control their own destiny, needing a win over the Sixers as well as help from other results

Bangladesh unlikely to make major changes despite dead rubber - Nazmul Hassan

Given the ODI Super League points on offer, the home team does not want to take any chances

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All-round Marnus Labuschagne plays key role in keeping Brisbane Heat alive

Sam Harper gave the Renegades hope in the chase but the Heat attack did a good job closing out the game

Dickwella digs in for Sri Lanka after England breakthroughs

He added an unbroken 70-run stand with Dilruwan after Anderson, Wood struck early on day two

PCB seals three-year deal with Sky Sports to broadcast Pakistan matches and PSL

PCB has also negotiated tie-ups in North America, the Caribbean, Africa and New Zealand

Mark Robinson vows to 'get Warwickshire back' to where they belong

New head coach ready to enact Farbrace vision of success built around local core

B Arun: 'Fearlessness is the guiding principle of this Indian team'

India's bowling coach on what went into the making of their series win

Azhar Ali: 'Youngsters need to shed insecurities to perform'

Senior batsman says nothing but a series win will do in home conditions

'Ravi called me and said lets eliminate the off side for Australia' - Bharat Arun

The secret to the Indian bowlers' success in the Border Gavaskar trophy is finally revealed

Grant Flower pleased with Sri Lanka application despite 'giving them three wickets'

Batting coach praises Angelo Mathews' effort after dismal Sri Lanka display in first Test

Quarantine restrictions to force South Africa to use separate T20I and Test squads

The red-ball players will leave Pakistan early to quarantine before the home series against Australia

Alex Hales' England recall prospects unchanged despite BBL form

Batsman set to enter IPL auction as England exile continues

First two India-England Tests in Chennai set to be played behind closed doors

The TNCA and the BCCI took the decision in unison, as a "preventive measure"

Alex Hales' century sets up huge Sydney Thunder win with record BBL total

The former England opener thrashed his fourth T20 century in a match that produced more than 400 runs

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Jhye Richardson and Josh Inglis keep Perth Scorchers on track

Richardson hit important runs down the order and then bagged four wickets in another impressive display

West Indies opt to bat with debut for Kjorn Ottley; Bangladesh unchanged

Kjorn Ottley came in place of Chemar Holder

Sri Lanka hand Ramesh Mendis a debut and bat; England recall Anderson

All up hosts make three changes in bid to save series

Adam Milne takes it one step at a time but dreams of New Zealand comeback

The quick bowler has teamed up with Shane Bond at Sydney Thunder and has savoured being back on the park

Action tweak the key to Andrew Tye's new found speed

"It was a bit challenging...felt like I was bowling three or four different balls at times"

Nathan Coulter-Nile expected his release from Mumbai Indians: 'They paid overs for me'

He is hopeful of returning to IPL but is not optimistic about returning to the Australia T20 side

Baroda suspend Deepak Hooda for rest of season for 'indiscipline'

Baroda's apex council said that Hooda has caused "disrepute to the organisation"

Rajasthan Royals trade Robin Uthappa to CSK in all-cash deal

'When the offer came from CSK, we thought it was a good opportunity for all parties involved,' Royals' COO said on Thursday

Rahmanullah Gurbaz's debut hundred helps Afghanistan hold off Ireland

Rashid Khan blasts 55 off 30 and takes two wickets as Lorcan Tucker, Andy McBrine career-bests go in vain

Ed Smith defends 'pragmatic' England selection as Jonny Bairstow faces return to Test sidelines

Omission from first two India Tests leaves recalled batsman in limbo after Sri Lanka success

Alzarri Joseph: West Indies 'have to play harder, dig deeper'

Fast bowler realises that both he and his team needs to take more responsibility with the bat

Mark Robinson poised to take over as Warwickshire head coach

Robinson has been out of the game since being sacked as England Women coach in 2019

Sri Lanka's Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne test Covid-19-positive ahead of West Indies tour

This is the first time players attached to Sri Lanka squads have tested positive for Covid-19

Jonny Bairstow, Mark Wood and Sam Curran rested for first two India Tests

Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes and Rory Burns return for Chennai Tests

Somerset's points deduction revisited in wake of County Championship rejig

Club and ECB appeal to CDC after reduction of matches from 14 to ten in 2021 season

Carey's 101 vaults Strikers back into finals contention

Batsman also sent a message to the selectors with Australia's T20 squad for the New Zealand tour to be announced shortly

Wiaan Mulder joins Leicestershire as 2021 overseas signing

South Africa allrounder will play in County Championship and Royal London Cup

'Australia's tour at this stage is going ahead' - CSA's acting CEO

Details set to "be announced in a week or so" but arrangements conditional on the "changing" Covid-19 pandemic

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James Anderson recalled in place of Stuart Broad for second Test

Mark Wood picked for back-to-back Tests, with Olly Stone missing out on recall

Reliability of Sri Lanka's batting under scrutiny as England target 2-0 sweep

Galle pitch could spin from the outset after dry build-up

Bangladesh remain favourites against inexperienced West Indies

Phil Simmons and Jason Mohammed will hope for promise to turn into fight in the second ODI

Mumbai coach Amit Pagnis tenders resignation after team crashes out of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Was appointed to the role in December; remains to be seen if MCA will accept his resignation

CSA interim board given one-month extension

Initially, it supposed to be in place till January, but the delay in its ratification by CSA means it needs more time

Joe Root backs Zak Crawley, Dom Sibley to grow from tough initiation

Both openers failed to reach double figures in either innings of first Test

Charlie Hemphrey calls for EBC 'compassion' to save his career

Glamorgan batsman believes he has no future in the game unless his non-qualified status is overturned

South Africa hold off Nida Dar for thrilling three-run win

A 60-run ninth wicket partnership took Pakistan to the brink of a comeback victory, but South Africa managed to hold the visitors at bay

Olly Stone admits previous career doubts as he prepares for recall

Fast bowler has endured horror run of injuries but is set to play his second Test

Younis Khan laments players being picked too early for international cricket

The Pakistan batting coach said he wished the new players were given "at least two to three series" to establish themselves

Jason Mohammed: 'We have to give ourselves a little bit more time' in the middle overs

Captain, however, was pleased with debutant offspinner Akeal Hosein, who claimed 3 for 26

Sanju Samson named Rajasthan Royals captain for IPL 2021

Takes over from Steven Smith, who was one of eight players to be released by the franchise

Mackenzie Harvey and Beau Webster pull off Melbourne Renegades heist

Melbourne Stars looked to be cruising but now their hopes of qualifying to the playoffs have taken a hit

Shakib Al Hasan's 'hunger and desire' fetches immediate success

Returns from his ban in style

ECB introduces bursaries to attract coaches from BAME backgrounds

Funds will also be used to encourage more female coaches and coaches with a disability

Raisuddin Ahmed, key administrator in Bangladesh's formative cricketing years, dies

The former BCB general secretary had been battling with Covid-19 since late December

Angelo Mathews: 'Felt like I was playing against Stuart Broad in England'

"The wicket was not offering anything for the fast bowlers but he was still moving the ball."

Kagiso Rabada expects 'reverse swing to play a role' in Pakistan

"It's not going to be easy. It's going to be a Test series we are going to have to earn the right to win."

Rishabh Pant moves up to 13th in Test rankings; Joe Root back in top five

Marnus Labuschagne meanwhile moved past Virat Kohli to take third spot.

IPL 2021: Who will be retained, and who will be released?

Today's the last day for teams to retain players, ahead of the IPL 2021 auction in February

What next for Australia? Captain, No. 5 and Mitchell Starc in the spotlight

Australia remain a good Test team, but the defeat against India has highlighted a number of issues

Debut for Hasan Mahmud as Bangladesh opt to field against inexperienced West Indies

Overcast conditions primary reason for Bangladesh to field first, says Iqbal

Daniel Sams injury blow to Sydney Thunder ahead of BBL finals push

The allrounder damaged his hand fielding off his own bowling against the Hurricanes

England mull changes to pace attack with Olly Stone in contention for recall

James Anderson and Chris Woakes could also come into playing XI

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Okuhle Cele, Ryan Rickelton, Jacques Snyman get maiden South Africa call-ups

Heinrich Klaasen will captain a second-string T20I side in Pakistan, with several regulars prepping for Tests against Australia

Ravi Shastri: 'This will go down in history as one of the greatest series ever played'

Coach effusive in his praise for stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane and his handling of the inexperienced bowling attack

Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan among names in latest Hundred player retentions list

Sunil Narine, Mohammad Amir, Lizelle Lee and Mignon du Preez among confirmed overseas signings

Jason Mohammed seeks inspiration from India's Gabba win

Mohammed feels West Indies have put in the right kind of preparation for the series

Kusal Mendis dropped by Sri Lanka, Dimuth Karunaratne ruled out with injury

Sri Lanka release five players from bio-bubble, including quicks Lahiru Kumara and Nuwan Pradeep

PCB to seek government permission for crowds at PSL

If approved, the PSL could see stadia filled at up to 30% capacity

Colin Munro, Fawad Ahmed lift Perth Scorchers to second

Munro overcame a sluggish start but he hit full tilt in the end overs, making a 54-ball 82

Kohli, Hardik, Ishant return to India's 18-member squad for first two England Tests

Bumrah, Ashwin cleared to play, Natarajan misses out, while Axar earns call-up

Tamim Iqbal - 'My style of captaincy will grow with time'

New ODI captain wants Bangladesh to qualify directly to 2023 World Cup

Tim Paine admits Australia's failures but determined to 'soldier' on

Under par performances with the bat cost the home side but the captain has "unfinished business"

Scenarios: What India, Australia and England still need to do to make the WTC final

What the Gabba and Galle results mean for each of the three teams, and New Zealand

As it happened - Australia vs India, 4th Test, Brisbane, 5th day

Updates, analysis and colour from the fifth day of the fourth Test

All eyes on Shakib Al Hasan's return as Bangladesh, West Indies begin ODI Super League campaign

Inexperienced West Indies will have atleast six debutants in the first ODI

Tim Paine: Australia lost key moments throughout series

Australia lost at the Gabba for the first time since 1988 and it was their second consecutive series defeat at home to India

Rishabh Pant: 'One of the biggest things in my life right now'

Captain Rahane praises his team's "character" while head coach Shastri says this series "will never be forgotten"

Sunil Gavaskar: 'Young India is showing that they are not afraid'

Gavaskar paises Pujara by saying he "put his body on the line for Indian cricket, for the Indian cricket team"

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Updates, analysis and colour from the fifth day of the fourth Test

India selection preview: Kohli, Ishant likely to return for England series

New panel will meet on Tuesday to pick a squad for the first two Tests of the home series

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Bangladesh confirm DRS availability despite technician difficulties

Henry Ellison is currently in quarantine, but the BCB is confident he can work the system remotely if needed

Security 'was a concern', but focus firmly back on cricket for de Kock

"We landed here, we saw the security that was going on and everyone became calmer"

Simi Singh hits fifty, takes 5 for 10 as Ireland demolish UAE by 112 runs

Singh's 5 for 10 was the fifth-most economical five-wicket haul in ODI history

Mohammad Amir: Only available for Pakistan 'once this management leaves'

Last week, head coach Misbah-ul-Haq accused Amir of making up the circumstances around which he announced his retirement

McDermott's thrilling 96 seals it for the Hurricanes

Billings hit a half-century to push the Thunder up to a good score, but it wasn't enough

Thunderstorms threaten the final day of the Brisbane Test between Australia and India

There's a 60% chance of thunderstorms in Brisbane on Tuesday

WTC final scenario: How the Gabba Test result will affect India and Australia

New Zealand will keep one eye on the final day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and how the next month pans out

Shakib back to middle order, new role for Soumya during West Indies ODIs

Coach Domingo also looking at building competent pace battery with New Zealand tour in mind

Sarah Taylor hasn't ruled out making a comeback

Former England keeper forced out of the game by anxiety has her bat at the ready

Mitchell Starc gives Australia hamstring scare on eve of decisive day in Brisbane

Starc has struggled this series, with his best being just a few outstanding spells across the four matches

Arthur laments Sri Lanka's first-innings batting tempo after Galle loss

Praises Thirimanne for his commitment, hints at a hard call on Kusal Mendis

Cameron Green is learning his lessons at the right time

Green has shown enough poise to suggest that the lessons of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be converted into truly influential displays

As it happened - Australia vs India, 4th Test, Brisbane, 4th day

Updates, analysis and colour from the fourth day of the fourth Test

Jonny Bairstow's proactive approach smooths England's path to victory

Sets out stall for winter in impressive display after year out of Test team

James Faulkner out of the BBL with hamstring injury

Faulkner re-aggravated the hamstring injury that he suffered on December 27 and won't play again in the BBL

BS Chandrasekhar recovering in hospital after suffering 'minutest stroke'

The 75-year old complained of "tiredness and fatigue" on Friday evening and his speech became a "little bit cluttered"

Jonny Bairstow, Dan Lawrence seal emphatic seven-wicket win on final morning

Few alarms for England's batsmen in final push after fourth-evening jitters

Live Report - Australia vs India, 4th Test, Brisbane, 4th day

Updates, analysis and colour from the fourth day of the fourth Test

R Ashwin jokes with Shardul Thakur: Talk us though your 'Vivian Richards-type cover drives'

Ashwin chats with Thakur and Sundar about how they tackled the full-strength Australia attack

Bangladesh to wear special jersey to commemorate 50 years of independence

The BCB will also determine central contracts after the series against West Indies and New Zealand

Jaded Jack Leach taking nothing for granted after five-wicket comeback

Spinner happy to be healthy again after successful comeback following 14-month absence

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Fantasy suggestions for match 43 of BBL 2020-21

UAE-Ireland ODI to go ahead on Monday after approval from health authorities

Fixture had been pushed back four times after UAE squad's Covid-19 scare

South Africa Women set to eschew racial equality gesture for Pakistan series

The side will instead demonstrate their commitment to the eradication of gender-based violence

Phil Simmons' top priority: 'Don't want to get into playoffs anymore' for World Cup

West Indies' ODIs against Bangladesh the first for either side in the ICC Super League

Marcus Stoinis, Nick Larkin help Stars beat Renegades in Melbourne derby

Liam Hatcher was Player of the Match for his three-wicket haul

As it happened - Australia vs India, 4th Test, Brisbane, 3rd day

Updates, analysis and colour from the third day of the fourth Test

Lahiru Thirimanne century gives Sri Lanka hope of fightback

Deficit reduced to 44 as England's spinners struggle to exert control

Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan warm up with fifties in practice match

Tamim Iqbal XI beat Mahmudullah XI by eight wickets in second practice match ahead of West Indies ODIs

James Neesham undergoes surgery for compound dislocation on left ring finger

He has a splint on and will be reviewed by a hand specialist in a week

Aaron Finch returns to the top in bid for positive end to 'difficult' BBL

The captain bemoans losing small moments and says he has been too timid at the crease

Live Report: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Brisbane, 3rd day

Updates, analysis and colour from the third day of the fourth Test

Shoriful Islam's Bangladesh call-up causes much delight but little surprise

His coaches say his potential had been evident from a very young age

Mignon du Preez: Dane van Niekerk and Chloe Tryon's absence 'definitely going to be a challenge'

du Preez, though, is hoping that it will spur the younger players to "step up, show their skills"

Sri Lanka will hope Lahiru Thirimanne can live up to early expectations, right now

On 76* opener has the chance to do something truly monumental

Moeen Ali returns to England bubble after release from quarantine

England allrounder unlikely to be match-ready for second Test, but set to resume training

Josh Philippe masterclass ensures thumping win over Scorchers

Livingstone heroics went in vain as Sixers cement hold on top spot

Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 42 of BBL 2020-21

Shakib Al Hasan named in Bangladesh squad for West Indies ODIs

Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud are the new faces in the 18-man party for the three games

Rohit Sharma on Gabba dismissal: 'No regrets playing that shot'

"I like to put the pressure on the bowler once I am in, and that is my role in the team"

Aaron Finch prepared to cast the net wide for Australia's T20I squad

BBL form could count for a lot when Australia next select a squad if the Test tour to South Africa also goes ahead

Pandya brothers' father dies, Krunal leaves Baroda Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy bio-bubble

Himanshu Pandya died on Saturday after suffering a heart attack

As it happened: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Brisbane, 2nd day

Updates, analysis and colour from the second day of the fourth Test

Joe Root's fourth double-century puts England in total command

England secure a lead of 286 as wickets and runs flow on third morning

How a call from Brian Lara helped spark Andre Fletcher to life in the BBL

Fletcher is weighing up whether to stay with the Melbourne Stars or head to the Abu Dhabi T10 League

Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson to make Super Smash return

The trio took 31 wickets between them in the recent Tests against Pakistan

Live Report: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Brisbane, 2nd day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the second day of the fourth Test

Lou Vincent to check with ECB on 'leniency' on life bans

The former NZ opener is hoping to use his life as an example to deter other players from getting caught up in corruption

Jansen replaces Baartman as South Africa fly to Pakistan

A 21-member squad, with nine fast bowling options, is set to depart tonight

Sune Luus named South Africa captain for Pakistan series

This will be South Africa's first assignment since their semi-final appearance at the T20 World Cup in Australia in March last year

Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team suggestions

Fantasy suggestions for match 41 of BBL 2020-21

UAE-Ireland ODI series held up again despite no further Covid positives

Monday is final chance for series to continue as Paul Stirling admits frustrations

England 'unconcerned' by hotel staff's positive Covid tests

England "are the most compliant team in world cricket", claims team spokesperson

Andre Fletcher 89 not out; Adelaide Strikers 68 all out

Adam Zampa picked up 5 for 17 in a match totally dominated by the Melbourne Stars

Arjun Tendulkar returns 1-34 in unremarkable senior Mumbai debut

It was Mumbai's third loss in a row in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, putting them out of the running for the quarter-finals

Shan Masood, Mohammad Abbas, Haris Sohail dropped from Pakistan Test squad

Haris Rauf one of several new faces as new chief selector Mohammad Wasim names his first squad

Global investors inject funds into Rajasthan Royals

The founders of Laver Cup and Betfair, and the CEO of British Telecom among fresh funders

As it happened - Australia vs India, 4th Test, Brisbane, 1st day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the first day of the Brisbane Test

Lunch - Joe Root's highest Test score in more than a year has England in control

Dan Lawrence makes accomplished debut as tourists build lead

Navdeep Saini taken for scans after suffering groin strain

India are playing the Brisbane Test with their most inexperienced bowling attack since 1933

Marcus Stoinis tries avoid thoughts of cricket's 'daunting' hub life

Melbourne Stars will finally get a chance to play at home as they try to ignite their BBL campaign

Australia vs India, 4th Test, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for the Brisbane Test between Australia and India

Floyd Reifer named head coach of West Indies Under-19

The former West Indies captain had also served as the head coach of the senior side at the 2019 ODI World Cup

Hayden Walsh ruled out of Bangladesh ODI series after testing positive for Covid-19

CWI says the legspinner has had no contact with the other squad members

Captain Jason Mohammed eyes long-term West Indies berth

Mohammed has captained West Indies in similar circumstances before, when a number of players pulled out of touring Pakistan

Dom Bess admits 'I didn't feel like I bowled very well' after first-day five-for

Offspinner returned his best Test figures as Sri Lanka collapsed

Sri Lanka batting 'the worst I've seen' - Grant Flower

Hosts' batting coach at a loss to explain how they were all out for 135

Mark Boucher: 'Emphasis' on Australia Tests as South Africa to send 'watered-down' T20I team to Pakistan

Three-match Test series against Australia begins on February 18, four days after the Pakistan tour ends

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Fantasy suggestions for match 40 of BBL 2020-21

Joe Burns cameo saves the Heat in low-scorer

He made 31 not out from 15 balls after his team lost 4 for 12 in 16 deliveries

South Africa likely to re-engage Jacques Kallis in batting consultancy role

Last year, CSA made public a decision to give preference to consultants of colour as part of their transformation drive, effectively ruling Kallis out of roles within the structures

Where and when to watch Australia vs India 4th Test Day 1 live match at 5:30 AM IST on January 15, 2021

How, where and when to watch Australia vs India 4th Test live match at 5:30 AM IST on January 15, 2021

Vikram Rathour: 'Only in the morning you will know which XI will take field'

India's batting coach says the team management wants to give as much time to the players to prove their fitness as they can

An ultimate decider that will test resilience and composure

Australia lost their cool at the SCG but India have been hit by further injuries

Marcus Stoinis ready to bowl again, Haris Rauf happy to return to the site of hat-trick

Allrounder cleared to bowl against the Adelaide Strikers on Friday night after recovering from a side strain

Stuart Broad stars on first morning at Galle to strike early blows for England

Chandimal, Mathews regroup for Sri Lanka as dropped catch allows respite

'He was crawling on the floor. He couldn't get up or bend down' - Ashwin's wife on his battle with pain in third Test

Prithi Narayanan reveals the extent of Ashwin's back ache going into the fifth day of the SCG Test

Ashton Agar set to miss BBL finals and could be doubt for New Zealand tour

Left-arm spinner is still recovering from a calf injury while Mitchell Marsh could return as a batsman-only

Paine urges Brisbane crowd to treat Indians respectfully after Sydney fallout

"Leave the abuse at the gate and just respect the players, respect the game"

Sophie Devine sets new women's T20 record with 36-ball century

She now has a record six T20 centuries, four of which have come since the beginning of 2020

Graham Onions embarks on Lancashire coaching career after abrupt end to playing days

Former seamer forced to retire through injury last summer but has made a swift return to the game

Sri Lanka bat first, missing Dimuth Karunaratne, Suranga Lakmal

England give debut to Dan Lawrence, prefer Stuart Broad to James Anderson

Nathan Lyon's tale a triumph over conditions and perceptions

Australia has always been the land of the legspinner but Lyon has shown the more conventional art can succeed

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Fantasy suggestions for match 39 of BBL 2020-21

Will Pucovski ruled out of final Test, Marcus Harris recalled

The opener, who made a half-century on debut at the SCG, has been sidelined with a shoulder injury

Australia lock in New Zealand tour with eye on new world record

The tour includes three T20Is and three ODIs in late March and early April

Tash Farrant to tour New Zealand, Anya Shrubsole out injured

England name 16-strong squad as fixtures unveiled for ODI, T20I series in February-March

Jacques Kallis 'sad' to be surplus to SA requirements as England coaching stint begins

Former great lends expertise to England batsmen in Sri Lanka, and is open to further work

Kerala's Mohammed Azharuddeen smashes second-fastest century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

He missed Rishabh Pant's record by five balls but powered Kerala to their first-ever win over Mumbai in any format

Kraigg Brathwaite and Co ready with 'specific plans' to counter Bangladesh spinners

The Test captain says they reviewed their 2018 defeat in Bangladesh to find out where they could improve

Clive Lloyd to West Indies: 'A perfect opportunity to prove you're not second-class cricketers'

Former captain scripts open letter to the team in Bangladesh, urging the inexperienced players to believe in themselves

Ghana in line to host cricket tournament at 2023 Africa Games

ICC give blessing to sport's expansion into multi-sport games, with Olympics also on agenda

Dimuth Karunaratne believes Sri Lanka have the edge on England

With tourists missing several players from 2018 whitewash, skipper senses 'clear advantage' for home side

Blistering Josh Philippe keeps Sydney Sixers at top after Steve O'Keefe hauls in Sydney Thunder

Half-centuries by Alex Hales and Daniel Sams were not enough for the Thunder who suffered a middle-order slump

With no clear favourites, Sri Lanka vs England is poised to be a thriller

Hosts' wounded and injury returnees throw predictions into further disarray

Joe Root backs Jack Leach and Dom Bess to thrive in attacking spin conditions

Experience of helpful surfaces at Taunton may aid spin twins in first Test alongside one another

'Will be the survival of the fittest': sore Australia eye final big push

Bodies are aching and tensions are frayed, but Justin Langer believes it makes for a great finale to the series

Justin Langer points to 'not ideal' timing of IPL 2020 for growing injury list

"If you're having more injuries or the trend is more injuries than usual, then you've got to review it"

Mathews, Chandimal boost for struggling Sri Lanka

Mathews will play as specialist batsman; Chandimal set to return after missing second Test in South Africa

Ben Dunk and Melbourne Stars part ways by 'mutual' agreement

The left hander signed a five-year deal in 2017 but has largely been short of runs for the Stars

Heather Knight, Alyssa Healy urge ICC to address inequalities in women's game

They call for targeted investment in the game around the world; addition of cricket to Olympics

Justin Langer: Culture talk left Australia open to criticism after SCG scenes

The coached termed the reaction to Steven Smith as "ludicrous" and gave full backing to Tim Paine

Nathan Lyon: Mohammed Siraj sets new standard for calling out abuse

Former Australia opener Ed Cowan believes the country has still not accepted it has a problem with racism

England lean towards three-seamer, two-spinner strategy for first Sri Lanka Test

Joe Root readies himself for a bigger role with the ball in Moeen Ali's absence

BCCI Apex Council to discuss Ranji Trophy fate

A decision on the matter will be taken during a meeting on January 17

Courtney Walsh says 'time running out' for West Indies ahead of Women's World Cup qualifier

Head coach seeking tour of Bangladesh or India to help his team prepare for July

Umar Gul appointed Quetta Gladiators bowling coach

The former Pakistan fast bowler replaces Abdul Razzaq

Ashwin and Vihari recall magical SCG partnership

"Both of us went numb and blank for a while; we didn't even celebrate towards the end"

Misbah earns stay of execution, committee to meet again following SA tour

The committee expressed disappointment with recent results, but admitted that the Covid-19 pandemic had created a challenge

Chris Woakes resigned to first-Test absence after release from Covid quarantine

Allrounder admits chances of playing are "quite slim" despite eagerness to fill Ben Stokes-shaped hole

Irfan Pathan wants resolution to Deepak Hooda-Krunal Pandya dispute

"If what I have heard about the episode is true, it is indeed shocking and disheartening"

Phil Simmons calls on West Indies' 'hunger and enthusiasm' to trump 'clear favourites' Bangladesh

Says left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein and legspinner Hayden Walsh among West Indians to watch out for in the ODI series

Moeen Ali faces extended quarantine in Sri Lanka

Moeen, who tested positive for Covid-19, hopes to end isolation on January 15 or 16

'No pool, no room service, no housekeeping' - Indians upset with DIY life at Brisbane hotel

Players restricted to hotel-ground loop but allowed to mingle in the team room at the hotel

Jason Roy's 74* the cherry on top of dominant Scorchers victory

With Jhye Richardson leading their bowling attach, they are fast looking like the team to beat

LV= General Insurance unveiled as new title sponsor of English cricket

New three-year deal will cover men's, women's and domestic cricket until 2023

WATCH: India or India A? Ishant to Jadeja, the long injury list going into the Gabba Test

The Indian XI at the Gabba will look very different from what they would have wanted for the series decider

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Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 38 of BBL 2020-21

Daniel Sams returns to Sydney Thunder squad after concussion layoff

Ben Dwarshuis, who was out with a groin injury, included in Sydney Sixers squad, but might not be ready for action yet

Steven Smith replaces Virat Kohli as No. 2 Test batsman, Kane Williamson solid at the top

Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant, Marnus Labuschagne and Kyle Jamieson moved up the tables

'There isn't anything lacking in my case' - Hasan Ali closes in on Pakistan comeback

The quick is skipping Central Punjab's first few Pakistan Cup matches to manage his workload

Injury cloud over Jasprit Bumrah ahead of Brisbane Test

Bumrah was seen clutching his abdomen repeatedly on the third day of the Sydney Test

Australia close ranks around 'quite upset' Steven Smith over stump cam footage

Tim Paine said scratching a guard is something Smith did regularly with no intention of removing another player's mark

Tim Paine apologises for SCG behaviour: 'My leadership wasn't good enough'

"If you pretend yesterday was okay...then you've probably got a problem"

UAE-Ireland ODI called off again after Covid-19 outbreak worsens

Series in doubt after further positive means UAE must "remain in quarantine for extended period"

Dan Lawrence on prospective England Test debut: 'I am a big one for trying to do things my own way'

Essex batsman says he will stick to his own game if his chance comes this week

Kumar Sangakkara: 'T10 a format that might be pushed forward' to get cricket into Olympics

Sangakkara also sees the format off to the extent that existing global T20 franchises have their own T10 teams as well

Misbah-ul-Haq claims Mohammad Amir 'made up' circumstances of Pakistan retirement

Head coach insists Amir's omission for Zimbabwe, New Zealand series was a unanimous, performance-related decision

Graham Onions becomes Lancashire's bowling coach

Former England seamer was forced into retirement by injury last summer

Niroshan Dickwella happy to 'play situation' for Sri Lanka as wait for Test hundred goes on

Wicketkeeper-batsman says Sri Lanka have a better chance of success against England than in 2018-19

Rajasthan Royals mull releasing Steven Smith

His weak impact as a leader and batsman featured prominently in franchise's 2020 season review, ESPNcricinfo understands

India's walking wounded

Vihari, Ashwin and Jadeja have joined an already long list of players suffering from injury

Shane Getkate called into Ireland squad for UAE, Afghanistan ODIs

Uncapped Conor Olphert also flies out as net bowler after injury to David Delany

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Fantasy team suggestions for match 37 of BBL 2020-21

Ajinkya Rahane: Draw at SCG 'as good as winning a Test match'

Praises Pant, Ashwin, and Vihari for chipping in 'for the team's cause' amid raft of injury concerns

Wes Agar and Rashid Khan trip up the Stars

The Strikers move to third place, while the opponents slip into strife

Dane van Niekerk, Chloe Tryon, unnamed Covid-19-positive player out of Pakistan series

All six matches will be played at Kingsmead, with three games moved from Pietermaritzburg

Misbah-ul-Haq welcomes performance analysis, but not scrutiny

His position as Pakistan's chief coach doesn't seem to be in any kind of threat at the moment

Australia sweating on Will Pucovski and David Warner's fitness for Brisbane

Pucovski was sent for scans on his right shoulder following a heavy landing while diving on the field.

Seven BBL fixtures relocated due to travel restrictions from Covid hotspots

CA has previously shifted three fixtures from Sydney to Canberra due to border restrictions

Seven BBL fixtures relocated due to travel restrictions from Covid hotspots

CA has previously shifted three fixtures from Sydney to Canberra due to border restrictions

R Ashwin: 'Haven't seen such smiles in a long time'

Ashwin batted 128 balls in partnership with Hanuma Vihari to script one of India's great rearguards

'Bitterly disappointed' Tim Paine admits he let his bowlers down

"I pride myself on my keeping and haven't had too many worse days than that today"

Ajinkya Rahane lauds India's 'character', 'tough one to swallow' for Tim Paine

India captain expects Rishabh Pant to be fit for the series-deciding fourth Test in Brisbane

As it happened: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Sydney, 5th day

Updates, analysis and colour from the fifth day of the Sydney Test

Former Australia Test opener Colin McDonald dies aged 92

He was a reliable and gutsy presence at the top of the order for Australia through the 1950s

PCB's cricket committee to review Misbah-ul-Haq and Waqar Younis' performance

"We will do a transparent review of the whole season, starting from the England series"

Live Report: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Sydney, 5th day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the fourth day of the Sydney Test

India confirm they will travel to Brisbane for final Test

"I had a call last night from the BCCI secretary and he confirmed we are good to travel to Brisbane on Tuesday," CA interim CEO Nick Hockley

How the six PSL franchises stack up and their likely first XIs

A quick look at how the teams might line up after the PSL 2020 draft

Dan Lawrence backed to make international step-up as England Test debut looms

Essex team-mate Alastair Cook has "no doubt" that Lawrence is ready

Baroda to take action against Deepak Hooda for "outburst"

On Saturday, Hooda left the team citing issues with captain Krunal Pandya

England mull third spin option with Moeen Ali ruled out of first Test

Mason Crane, Matt Parkinson and Amar Virdi are with the squad as reserves

Dan Christian's fireworks take Sydney Sixers to victory and back into top spot

Power Surge changes run chase after Carlos Brathwaite takes four to restrict the Heat

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Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 36 of BBL 2020-21

Live updates: The PSL 2021 draft

ESPNcricinfo's live coverage of the PSL 2021 draft

R Ashwin: 'When adversities grow, the team comes together'

Spinner believes India have 'an opportunity to show what mettle we are made of' and can win the Test.

R Ashwin says 'nasty' behaviour in Sydney crowd not a first for India

'This has been a continuous thing at Sydney. I have experienced it as well'

As it happened: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Sydney, 4th day

Updates, analysis and colour from the fourth day of the Sydney Test

Bangladesh Cricket Board makes extensive bio-bubble plans as West Indies land in Dhaka

West Indies players will be allowed to train after two Covid-19 tests and three days of isolation in the hotel

Rashid, Nabi, Mujeeb to depart BBL for international duty; Siddle suffers minor fracture

Afghan trio head to the UAE to face Ireland

Six people removed from the SCG stands after Mohammed Siraj alerts umpires to abuse

Incident follows day three's allegations of racial abuse directed at India players

Live Report: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Sydney, 4th day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the fourth day of the Sydney Test

Baroda's Deepak Hooda accuses Krunal Pandya of 'bullying'

Allrounder leaves bio-bubble in Vadodara, says his captain used "abusive language"

Another Covid-19 case in UAE camp pushes Ireland ODI to January 16

Alishan Sharafu presently in isolation after testing positive during the seventh round of testing on Friday

Andrew Tye does the trick for Perth Scorchers as Sam Billings' 83 goes in vain

Earlier in the game, Colin Munro hit a half-century to help his team into what turned out to be an unassailable position

Indian players, including Mohammed Siraj, allege racial abuse by SCG crowd

It could not be ascertained whether the Indian team management has officially lodged a complaint

Gabba Test - India fear multiple quarantines will impact home series against England

Travelling to Brisbane might mean serving mandatory two-week quarantine upon return to India

Peshawar Zalmi and Hasan Ali part ways as teams name retentions ahead of PSL 2021 draft

Zalmi were also the only team to retain only five players, while every other team selected the maximum quota of eight

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Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 35 of BBL 2020-21

Cheteshwar Pujara: 'Couldn't have done anything better against the best ball of the series'

"If we look at the way our innings was progressing, we were in a comfortable position till I got out"

As it happened - Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Sydney, 3rd day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the third day of the Sydney Test

Depleted India stretched further with Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja injuries

Pant was hit on the elbow and taken to the hospital for scans, while Jadeja took a blow to the thumb.

Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds caught making derogatory remarks about Marnus Labuschagne

One of Cricket Australia's broadcast partners issued an apology for the comments

Live Report: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Sydney, 3rd day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the third day of the Sydney Test

Dom Bess 'can't wait' to renew spin partnership with Jack Leach

Former Somerset team-mates poised to play together in the first Test against Sri Lanka

Akila Dananjaya cleared to bowl in international cricket

Dananjaya, who was banned for a year in 2019, was cleared by a panel that viewed footage of his new action

Stirling 131* in vain as Usman, Rizwan centuries take UAE past Ireland in 1st ODI

Rizwan and Usman struck their maiden ODI hundreds while sharing a 184-run stand in UAE's chase

As it happened: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Sydney, 2nd day

Updates, analysis and colour from the second day of the SCG Test

Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder, BBL 2020-21, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 34 of BBL 2020-21

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: time to audition, fine-tune for IPL and T20 World Cup

Dhawan, Samson, Chahal, Raina and Sreesanth among prominent names to feature in the domestic T20 tournament this year

Shehan Jayasuriya retires from Sri Lanka cricket

Left-hand batsman will be relocating to the USA with his family

South Africa name uncapped Daryn Dupavillon and Ottniel Baartman in Pakistan Test squad

Glenton Stuurman and Migael Pretorius miss out through injury, as does Raynard van Tonder

Nabi, Fraser-McGurk end Melbourne Renegades' seven-game losing streak

The Strikers lost six wickets for 44 runs in the last six overs of the first innings

Stuart Broad and James Anderson braced for bit-part roles in Asian campaign

Joe Root finds form as England clear next round of Covid tests

Team Root make 184 for 2 from 50 overs before allowing Team Buttler time to bat

Australia's batting ills continue despite Steven Smith ton

Smith, Labuschagne and Pucovski scored a bunch of runs between them, but still Australia ended short of where they would have wanted to be

As it happened: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Sydney, 2nd day

Updates, analysis and colour from the second day of the SCG Test

Plans continue for Gabba Test despite Brisbane's newly announced weekend lockdown

Decision following extensive talks with Queensland Health; Gavaskar says he understands India's stance

Two UAE players test positive for Covid-19 ahead of Ireland ODIs

It is as yet unclear what impact the news will have on the series

'They always look to get better' - Gary Stead reflects on New Zealand's 'special achievement'

"That's the most encouraging and pleasing thing that we are managing to do that on a daily basis"

Sydney BBL matches moved to Canberra due to border restrictions

Organisers have held back on moving the full batch of matches but they still be needed

Live Report: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Sydney, 2nd day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the second day of the SCG Test

Jack Leach admits Covid-19 concerns meant he feared he had played his last Test

Leach takes immunosuppressants to manage his Crohn's disease which make him more vulnerable to infection

India to not travel to Brisbane if there's hard quarantine: BCCI to CA

"It is too taxing for the boys, asking them to travel to Brisbane and be in the jail for another five days"

Could Kyle Jamieson's stellar home summer spark IPL interest?

'I'm sure a few New Zealand coaches there have got their eye on him'

Jonny Bairstow confident ahead of anticipated Test recall: 'I think my game's in the best place it's been'

Bairstow in line to bat No. 3 in Sri Lanka and hopes to be "huge contributor" to Test side

Blistering Chris Lynn, Mark Steketee guide Brisbane Heat past Melbourne Stars

Rain had reduced the game to first 17 overs and then ten overs

'That really affected our chances in NZ' - Misbah rues dropped catches

There could be changes within the team and the coaching staff as Pakistan prepare for the home series against SA

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Fantasy suggestions for Match No. 33 of BBL 2020-21

Usman Khawaja, Alex Ross and spinners put Sydney Thunder on top of BBL table

The Hurricanes, however, took the point for the Bash Boost

Kyle Abbott: Proteas recall 'not in my immediate view' despite return to South African cricket

Fast bowler is eligible again thanks to Brexit, but will return to Hampshire in 2021 and 2022

England Women to make first-ever tour to Pakistan in October

Two T20Is will be double-headers with men's teams in Karachi, followed by three ODIs

Will Pucovski: 'Probably my favourite day of cricket to date'

Reassuring medical opinion about the long-term effects of his concussions helped the opener prepare for his debut

As it happened: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Sydney, 1st day

Join us for updates, analysis and colour from the first day of the SCG Test

Claire Polosak becomes first woman to officiate in a men's Test in its 144-year history

Polosak, 32, is the reserve umpire at the third Test between Australia and India at the SCG

'I'm a long way off the cricketer I want to be' - Kyle Jamieson after a dream first year in Tests

The New Zealand quick has shattered several records in his first year, but refuses to be drawn into stats

Fresh report casts doubt on Brisbane Test, but Cricket Australia says it's not heard from BCCI

ESPNcricinfo understands updated plans for Gabba Test were approved by BCCI office bearers on December 29

BCB sells West Indies series TV rights for a reported BDT 17.9 crore

Ban Tech win bid after quoting a price considerably higher than the floor price set by the board

We felt like we gained a lot from the IPL, says UAE captain Ahmed Raza

Three players named in the squad for Ireland series had trained with RCB and Mumbai

Bangladesh hire Jon Lewis as batting coach for West Indies, New Zealand series

Bowling coach Daniel Vettori to miss West Indies series but will join squad in New Zealand

Where and when to watch Australia vs India 3rd Test Day 1 live match at 4:30 AM IST on January 7, 2021

How, where and when to watch Australia vs India 3rd Test live match at 4:30 AM IST on January 7, 2021

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Mitchell Marsh, Colin Munro and Andrew Tye help Perth Scorchers destroy Sydney Sixers

Andrew Tye and Jhye Richardson shared seven wickets for the Scorchers

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Find of the season Kyle Jamieson has 'a real strong desire to improve' - Kane Williamson

Being No. 1 "means that there's been a lot of hard work over a lot of matches and trainings" New Zealand captain says

Kyle Abbott signs for Titans as post-Kolpak era begins

South African seamer returns to domestic set-up four years after moving to county cricket

Pravin Amre rejoins Delhi Capitals as assistant coach

The former India batsman had played a key role in the Mumbai Indians' victorious IPL 2020 campaign

Alan Burgess, New Zealand first-class cricketer and World War II veteran, dies aged 100

He played 14 first-class games between 1940-41 and 1951-52, scoring 466 runs and picking up 16 wickets

Ajinkya Rahane: Stay in bubble 'challenging' when 'life outside in Sydney is completely normal'

Insists India "not complaining about anything", but are focused on the SCG Test instead

Curtly Ambrose applies for England fast-bowling coaching vacancy

West Indies legend in the running as applications close on January 10

India bring in Rohit Sharma and Navdeep Saini for SCG Test

Rohit will replace Mayank Agarwal at the top of the order, while Saini comes in for the injured Umesh Yadav

No new positive tests for England gives boost to Sri Lanka series prospects

Moeen Ali returns to team hotel after aborted attempt to relocate him to Galle after Covid result

Injuries a worry for India as battle of top-class Test bowling enters third act

Rohit Sharma will open for India, while Will Pucovski is expected to make a highly anticipated debut for Australia

ECB seeking to 'protect reputation' amid racism claims, says former umpire John Holder

Board appoints lawyer who defended News International in phone-hacking scandal

New Zealand become No. 1 Test team after series sweep against Pakistan

Kane Williamson's side is only behind Australia and India on the World Test Championship table

Tim Paine: 'Tension starting to boil under the surface' as India's tour nears close

Makes reference to India's "power in world cricket" in light of rumblings around Brisbane Test's venue

Quinton de Kock: 'Bubble life is very unsettling. I don't know how long it can last for'

South Africa captain says schedule is "quite a challenge" as historic Pakistan trip looms

Fears Covid-19 case acquired virus at MCG Test

The alert is for a section of the Great Southern Stand on December 27

Azhar Ali fights with Pakistan in a pickle

New Zealand have the upper hand after picking up two wickets to take another stride towards a series win

Ireland could host Pakistan T20Is in England but Test opportunities remain limited

Despite Ireland's busy 2021 schedule, Test fixtures are conspicuous by their absence

Bite-sized guide to historic Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final

For the first time ever the final of any domestic first-class tournament ended in a tie

England touring party in Sri Lanka faces anxious wait on Covid-19 test results

ECB doctor travels to Galle to ensure Moeen Ali's wellbeing in isolation after positive test

Jake Weatherald, Ryan Gibson, Wes Agar consign Melbourne Renegades to seventh straight loss

Weatherald's fastest half-century in the BBL from the middle order helped the Adelaide Strikers return to form

Daryl Mitchell 'very grateful' to Kane Williamson for allowing 'surreal' century

"Kane is a freak, isn't he? He's amazing and will go down easily as New Zealand's greatest."

Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final ends in a tie after blistering Hasan Ali century

Central Punjab had slipped to 249 for 8 in chase of 356 before their captain put on a spectacular show

Afghanistan-Ireland series to be held in the UAE after visas come through

Afghanistan Cricket Board had considered moving the series to Oman

South Africa set meagre target despite Dimuth Karunaratne's battling hundred

Sri Lanka lose last six wickets for 35 runs as hosts close in on 2-0 series win

Mashrafe Mortaza unfazed by ODI snub: 'Everything has an end'

"I will keep playing as long as my mind and body are going well. I don't know what awaits me."

Sourav Ganguly 'doing well', to be discharged from hospital on Wednesday

"He will be on oral medications and will be monitored by doctors and nurses on a daily basis at home"

Langer: Steven Smith coaches himself and I'm sure he'll work it out

Batsman hasn't had four single-digit scores in a row since 2015, but Australia's coach is not stressed

All the Pakistan slip-ups in the field in New Zealand's first innings

Pakistan dropped more catches than they took, apart from leaking well over 50 extras

KL Rahul ruled out of series with wrist sprain

He hurt the wrist on Saturday, during India's practice session at the MCG

Pucovski seeks independent neurologist on concussions

"He's been cleared by all the medicos and he's obviously gone through all the concussion protocols," Langer says

Sydney BBL fixtures to move interstate due to Covid-19 border restrictions

The SCG and Sydney Showground had been due to host eight BBL matches later in January

Nicholls, Williamson in record triple-century stand

Missed opportunities, quick runs dent Pakistan's chances of making a comeback

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Sri Lanka attack can challenge South Africa in fourth-innings chase - Vishwa Fernando

Seamer suggests 200-run target could be tricky for home side after first-innings collapse

Dean Elgar drinks in return to hundred-scoring form as South Africa make light of batting wobble

"Maybe from a mental point of view we lacked a little bit, or maybe we don't trust our technique"

Usman Salahuddin's fifty propels Central Punjab after Khyber Pakhtunkhwa set 356 target

Defending champions CP need another 216 runs to win the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final

Alarm bells for PCB as Sana Mir tests positive for Covid-19

Mir was in the PTC commentary box for the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final in Karachi

Moeen Ali tests positive for Covid-19 as England arrive in Sri Lanka

Ali enters 10-day self-isolation period and appears certain to miss first Test

James Anderson: Sri Lanka have 'slight advantage' heading into England series

Lack of preparation time and warm-up matches is 'not ideal', Anderson suggests

Joe Burns, Joe Denly, Mujeeb Ur Rahman play key roles in Brisbane Heat's win

Heat take all available points against second-placed Sydney Thunder and move to sixth on the table

Mohammad Abbas: 'Frustrating to drop chances against world-class players'

Luke Ronchi says period when Pakistan bowled part-timers changed momentum on Day 2

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Dasun Shanaka helps rally Sri Lanka after Dean Elgar century

Sri Lanka hit back after 184-run stand between Elgar and Rassie van der Dussen

Marcus Stoinis' near-century, gravity-defying Andre Fletcher script Melbourne Stars victory

Ben McDdermott's outstanding 58-ball 91 goes in vain as Hobart Hurricanes lose by ten runs

Bangladesh leave Mashrafe Mortaza out from preliminary squad for West Indies ODIs

Shakib Al Hasan back in both Test and ODI preliminary squads

'Nothing formal from BCCI' on Brisbane Test switch, says Cricket Australia chief executive

"Both teams have wanted to play the schedule as we've set out"

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Nathan Lyon on bubble restrictions: 'Suck it up and get on with it'

James Pattinson, meanwhile, has been ruled out of the third Test with a rib injury

India and Australia players and staff all test negative for Covid-19

SCG to have 25% capacity crowds following Sydney's virus issues, reticketing process on

Shaheen Afridi, Faheem Ashraf strike after New Zealand's solid start

New Zealand lose Latham, Blundell after a solid first hour as the Test is back in the balance

Zimbabwe Cricket puts all cricket activities on hold due to rising Covid-19 cases

"This is a very challenging situation, but the aim is to reschedule all the affected events and fixtures"

South Africa's domestic one-day cup reduced to 15 matches

"The restrictions need to be put in place to ensure the tournament goes ahead in a safe environment."

Kamran Ghulam's ton leads Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's victory push

During the process, he broke the record for most runs in a Quaid-e-Azam Trophy season

Philippe, Vince and Silk power Sydney Sixers to the top of the BBL points table

Jono Wells hit the game's only fifty, while Rashid Khan took a three-for but both efforts came in a losing cause for the Adelaide Strikers

Azhar Ali: 'We feel we have enough runs on the board'

Kyle Jamieson, meanwhile, reckons Pakistan have a 'par' total on a pitch made for quick runs and quick wickets

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Joe Root hopeful best is yet to come ahead of 2021 that could define captaincy

England's Test captain eager for challenges to come after 'frustrating summer' with the bat

CSA steps back from affirmative action policy on hiring consultants

Decision to only use non-white consultants had seen Jacques Kallis poached by England

Question mark over Gabba Test after reported Indian boycott threat

Reports quoting sources say India's players might refuse to travel to Brisbane if they are going to be subjected to a hard lockdown

Wade hopeful of Warner return, Pucovski rejig in opening order

The spotlight will be on Travis Head if Wade is pushed to the middle order

Josh Inglis and Colin Munro fire with the bat before Melbourne Renegades implode again

Despite being bowled out for 89 in a huge defeat, the Renegades earned Bash Boost point

Depleted Sri Lanka win toss and bat, hand debuts to Minod Bhanaka and Asitha Fernando

South Africa unchanged from convincing win in first Test

Matthew Wade: 'We fully expect to play the Gabba Test'

Reports say India don't want to travel to Brisbane for fear of being put into another hard quarantine

Daryl Mitchell, Matt Henry in as New Zealand bowl and go all-pace

Pakistan hand debut to 25-year old allrounder Zafar Gohar in place of Yasir Shah

Kane Williamson: 'Simple values' and 'element of consistency' behind New Zealand's Test dominance

Captain urges team to not get carried away by the recent success as they eye No. 1 spot in Tests

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa pull ahead with Irfanullah Shah's four-wicket haul

In response to KP's 300, Central Punjab ended day two on 212 for 8

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Depleted bowling line up an opportunity for new names, says Karunaratne

Sri Lanka's captain also said he wasn't confident with his own batting during the first Test

Brisbane Heat ace 166 chase to break Sydney Sixers' streak

Lewis Gregory and Jack Wildermuth ensure Heat get home with more than an over to spare

Confident South Africa won't let up against wounded Sri Lanka - Dean Elgar

After innings win, hosts want to assert themselves even further

Herschelle Gibbs named Karachi Kings head coach

Former South Africa batsman takes the late Dean Jones' spot

Rohit, Pant, Gill, Shaw, Saini placed in isolation as precaution

A video on Twitter seemed to show the players eating in an indoor restaurant in Melbourne.

Glenn Maxwell's hitting cut short as Hurricanes fight back for victory

The Stars were on track to chase their target before Maxwell and Nicholas Pooran fell in the space of four deliveries

South Africa eye elusive series win against injury-hit Sri Lanka

The visiting side are likely to be without at least seven, possibly eight, first-choice picks for the second Test

Dale Steyn makes himself unavailable for IPL 2021

The South Africa pacer emphasised that he wasn't retiring though

Sourav Ganguly hospitalised in Kolkata after chest pain

BCCI secretary Jay Shah tweeted Ganguly was "stable and responding well to treatment"

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Ashton Agar ruled out the BBL regular season, Mitchell Marsh won't return to Perth Scorchers captaincy

Australia spinner unavailable until the end of January due to ongoing trouble with his calf

Pakistan's top order in focus while New Zealand eye No. 1 spot in Test rankings

Mohammad Rizwan will continue to lead Pakistan; New Zealand will be without Neil Wagner

Babar Azam ruled out of second New Zealand Test

Pakistan are hopeful he will be available for the home series against South Africa

Fielding key for David Warner as crucial 48 hours looms in comeback bid

The opener knows he won't be at full fitness but is doing everything he can to play the third Test

Gareth Berg named playing head coach of Italy

Northamptonshire allrounder will be available for his county throughout 2021 season

South Africa's new domestic structure: 2 tiers, 15 first-class teams, 205 contracted players

Six-team franchise system to be dissolved as 75 cricketers set to lose contracts

Israrullah, Ghulam and Amin fifties steer Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Late strikes from Central Punjab keep KP to 285 for 7 on opening day

Temba Bavuma has 'unfinished business' after walking in first Test

Batsman admits his decision, which ruined century hopes, "wasn't the cleverest of things"

Sri Lanka limp towards second Test with squad decimated by injuries

Casualty list to be felt at the Wanderers and beyond with several players doubtful for England series

Unsung hero Mitchell Santner stakes red-ball claim

When the seamers were out of ideas, he stepped up to apply the finishing touches with his subtle variations

Alex Hales and Usman Khawaja take Sydney Thunder to top of the table

The Renegades remain stuck at the bottom despite Shaun Marsh's 87

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