MS Dhoni, and managing chaos

By inverting his middle order, the CSK captain created confusion. A touch of madness, perhaps, but as always there was a method to Dhoni's madness

Talking Points - What was that CSK batting order about?

Ashwin promised to defy convention in this IPL, but it was his former franchise captain who took things to a new level

News: The Hundred 'done blatantly for TV' - Swann

Former England spinner doesn’t buy ‘new audience’ justification for format tweaks

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Kapp, Khaka hand Bangladesh another whitewash

Once the match was reduced to nine overs a side, the hosts defended their total of 64 with Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka picking up five wickets

Rajput appointed short-term Zimbabwe head coach

The former Afghanistan coach is on a three-month deal, which might be extended based on results

Mosaddek Hossain back in Bangladesh T20 squad

Batsman recalled for three T20s against Afghanistan in June

Wood raring to make mark after swapping IPL for Test audition

Despite his battles with injuries, the fast bowler wants to succeed in the form of the game he considers "the pinnacle"

Bairstow ready for batting at No. 5 and keeping wicket

"Proud" to be asked to move up England's Test batting order and remains confident he can cope with the challenge

USACA president sues Richardson, ICC for defamation

Gladstone Dainty and a fellow board member have filed a lawsuit in New York seeking $2 million dollars in damages

USA Cricket inaugural elections postponed

Elections for USA Cricket, the governing body seeking to replace the expelled USACA as the ICC's member board in America, have been put back to May 29

Blasts kill eight people at cricket match in Afghanistan

The attack occurred around 11pm local time on Friday, as spectators had gathered at the stadium to watch the Ramadan Cup

Financially-hit CWI asks SLC for help to host series

One Test from Sri Lanka's tour next month may be scrapped in favour of limited-overs internationals

Luus, Niekerk hand South Africa unassailable lead

The 32-run win in Bloemfontein put the hosts one victory shy of another clean-sweep, having won the ODIs 5-0

Warne criticises Australia for too much whingeing

The former Australian legspinner says he sensed attitude problem before the Newlands Test, but doesn't believe emulating New Zealand is the way forward

No choice but to play day-night Tests?

Visiting teams' objections may become irrelevant as ICC draws up Test championship rules

To toss or not to toss? ICC may scrap tradition

There has been growing concern that home boards have manipulated conditions to suit their team, in turn adding a disproportionate level of importance to the toss

FAQ: All you need to know about the Test Championship

Nine teams will contest a total of 27 bilateral series in the inaugural World Test Championship between 2019 to 2021

RCB overcome middle-overs muddle for perfect show

Quick wickets in the middle overs have often hurt RCB's ability to finish innings strongly, but Thursday against Sunrisers was a welcome departure from the norm

Mathews, Lakmal fit for West Indies Tests

Mathews to play as specialist batsman, while workload will be monitored on a match-by-match basis

ICC on the defensive after listing dependence on India under 'weaknesses'

The BCCI took a 'dim view' of the line, which appeared in a SWOT analysis in an ICC document titled 'A Global Strategy For Cricket - Update'

Lanning, Raj, Goswami to feature in women's exhibition T20

Other major stars in the Supernovas and Trailblazers XIs include Ellyse Perry, Suzie Bates, Alyssa Healy, Danielle Wyatt and Megan Schutt

Harmanpreet, Mandhana named captains of exhibition sides

Several internationals from India, Australia, New Zealand and England will be part of the game to be played prior to the first IPL qualifier on May 22

We've struggled to put up a team effort this IPL - Tye

After winning five of their seven games at the start of the season, Kings XI Punjab are now on the verge of elimination

Clarity important when bowling at the death - Bumrah

The Mumbai Indians fast bowler had seemed off-colour earlier in the season, but came good in a must-win game

Cricket Canada's inaugural T20 league to begin in June

The Toronto Nationals, Montreal Tigers, Ottawa Royals, Vancouver Knights and Winnipeg Hawks and the Caribbean All-Stars will make up the six-team tournament

Lamichhane added to World XI for charity match; Shakib withdraws

The 17-year-old Nepal legspinner is set for another milestone in his career