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Spinners hand opening-day honours to Zimbabwe
Graeme Cremer and Sean Williams took seven wickets between them to send West Indies crashing from 174 for 3 to 219 all out
WI in ZIM 2017-18
Didn't expect so much turn on first day - Williams
Zimbabwe had asked for a spinning track but were surprised at how quickly it came into action
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
5th ODI, Sharjah
Pakistan news
Sarfraz reports approach
ICC investigates approach made on Sarfraz
It is understood that the Pakistan captain was the target of an allegedly corrupt approach after the third ODI against Sri Lanka on Wednesday
Sri Lanka v Pakistan
5th ODI, Sharjah
Pakistan bowling best in the world - Sarfraz
Since the opening match of the Champions Trophy against India, where they conceded 319, the highest total they have conceded is 236
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
5th ODI, Sharjah
Gambhir: Pakistan was looking for a batsman like Babar Azam.
India v New Zealand
1st ODI, Mumbai
India v New Zealand
1st ODI, Mumbai
Looking at Rahul, Rahane as opening options - Kohli
Both players have had stints in the middle order before, but India's team management does not want to resume those experiments
India v NZ
1st ODI, Mumbai
Preview - Teams seek to plug middle-order holes
New Zealand have used 11 different players between No. 5 and 7 since the 2015 World Cup. India, in the same period, have tried just as many players at No. 4 alone
India v New Zealand
1st ODI, Mumbai
Dikshit: Pandey's chance to end the No. 4 hunt
It is time for the India batsman to show that his abilities stretch further than being a calm finisher while batting second
Runorder
New Zealand in India 2017
Will New Zealand be India's toughest opponent at home?
Ajit Agarkar, Amol Muzumdar, Cyrus Broacha and the team of ESPNcricinfo discuss if Kane Williamson and his men can spring a surprise
Sri Lanka news
Squad selection
Thisara to captain Sri Lanka's T20 side in Lahore
Nine of the 16 chosen to play the series against Pakistan did not feature in the team's last assignment
Top headlines
South Africa v Bangladesh
3rd ODI, East London
South Africa v Bangladesh
3rd ODI, East London
SA eye 3-0, Bangladesh aim to salvage listless tour
The visitors have not found a way to curb the dominance of South Africa's batsmen, having taken only six wickets across two ODIs so far
Bangladesh in SA
T20I squad
Shafiul, Rubel in Bangladesh's new-look T20 squad
Tamim Iqbal, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mosaddek Hossain are out with injuries
South Africa
Gambhir: South Africa will be a much better Test side with de Villiers.
The Ashes 2017-18
Build-up
Ashes 2017-18
Build-up
'Hope Stokes, Hales incident doesn't make England reclusive.'
Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan reveals his advice to current skipper Joe Root for a successful series in Australia
The Ashes 2017-18
Build-up
Ashes build-up can drain a player - Vaughan
The former England captain says that the team have to strike the right balance in their preparation for the first Test at Brisbane
Women's Ashes 2017-18
1st ODI, Brisbane
Women's Ashes 2017-18
1st ODI, Brisbane
Australia and England begin Ashes quest
The Women's Ashes begins in Brisbane with world champions England taking on an Australia side without Meg Lanning
Women's Ashes 2017-18
The lowdown on the Women's Ashes
A reminder of how the format works and how the two squads shape up as Australia and England go head-to-head
Quick Singles
Adam Milne
Who's Adam Milne's most prized wicket?
And what is the strangest talent he possesses?
New Zealand in India 2017-18
Pre-series chatter
New Zealand in India
Pre-series chatter
Rohit wary of NZ's Boult challenge
Left-arm pacers like Behrendorff, Mustafizur and Mohammad Amir have troubled India's batsmen in the recent past. Come the New Zealand ODIs, they will have to face some more of the same
India
The return of the low-scoring ODI to India
From a period where no target seemed out of reach, to one where 250 is very defendable - several Indian pitches have changed since the 2015 World Cup, and this is a good thing for the format
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
4th ODI, Sharjah
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
4th ODI, Sharjah
Hasan, spinners make it 4-0 for Pakistan
Babar Azam and Shoaib Malik hit unbeaten fifties to help their team chase down 174 and condemn Sri Lanka to their 11th successive ODI loss
ICC rankings update
One-day cricket
De Villiers, Hasan Ali and Hafeez the new No. 1s
South Africa have gone up to the top of the team rankings in ODIs but to keep their spot, they will have to beat Bangladesh 3-0, and then hope India do not do the same against New Zealand
Pakistan news
Mohammad Amir on Virat Kohli
'Kohli is my favourite batsman of recent times' - Amir.
The Pakistan fast bowler opens up on the mutual admiration between him and India's captain
Editor's Picks
England v Australia
How the women's Ashes came to be
Raf Nicholson on how the fiercest rivalry in women's cricket got itself a prize
Injury update
South Africa news
Injury update
South Africa news
Steyn aims for November comeback
Following months of rehab after breaking a bone in his shoulder last November, the quick is back to bowling and is slowly increasing his workload
GLT20 postponement
South Africa news
'I feel for the younger guys' over GLT20 postponement
Dale Steyn feels the T20 Global League's cancellation this year could hurt the hopes and finances of the country's up and coming players
Big Bash League
Brisbane Heat news
Big Bash League
Brisbane Heat news
Lynn signs five-year deal with Brisbane Heat
While the exact terms of the contract are not yet known, reports suggest it could make him a million-dollar player in the BBL
West Indies v Sri Lanka
1st T20I, Antigua
West Indies v Sri Lanka
1st T20I, Antigua
Selman and Mohammed fashion West Indies' 1-0 lead
They kept Sri Lanka to 69 for 7 in 20 overs to seal a 71-run victory in the first T20I at Coolidge
West Indies A v Sri Lanka A
2nd unofficial Test
ICC Intercontinental Cup
Mong Kok, 1st day
ICC Intercontinental Cup
Ahmadi, Stanikzai tons lead Hong Kong rout
Hong Kong were bowled out twice under 150 runs within the first two days of the four-day Intercontinental Cup match
Australia news
CA's Annual General Meeting
Australia news
CA's Annual General Meeting
Mark Taylor to be re-elected to CA board
The former Australia captain is one of two directors up for re-election at the AGM next week, which will be preceded by meetings of state chief executives and chairmen, and also a CA board meeting
Cricket in Pakistan
Sri Lanka news
Cricket in Pakistan
Sri Lanka news
SL players who refuse Lahore leg to miss series
Chief selector Graeme Labrooy says a clear picture of who is willing to travel to Pakistan is likely to emerge by Friday
Editor's Picks
The Ashes 2017-18
Ben Stokes incident
The Ashes 2017-18
Ben Stokes incident
'Difficult for ECB to pick Stokes' - Mark Taylor
The former Australia captain says if you're in the public eye, you're in a no-win situation when you deal with an incident the way Stokes did
The Ashes 2017-18
England's build-up
Michael Vaughan and Graeme Swann went up the BT Tower in London as they were unveiled as part of the BT Sports commentary team for next month's Ashes
SA v Bangladesh
2nd ODI, Paarl
South Africa news
Squad changes
Amla rested for final ODI; Markram called up
After centuries in three of the four matches against Bangladesh across formats, Hashim Amla makes way for Aiden Markram, who is set to win his first ODI cap
SA v Bangladesh
2nd ODI, Paarl
'It felt like my first game again.'
AB de Villiers reflects on his career-best 176 off 104 balls
SA v Bangladesh
2nd ODI, Paarl
De Villiers 'prepared to work' for his Test spot
The South Africa batsman has put most of the uncertainty of the last few months behind him and wants to enjoy the cricket he has left
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi
Imam-ul-Haq's debut ton gives Pakistan the series
Hasan Ali took five wickets to dismiss Sri Lanka for 208, setting up Pakistan's seventh consecutive ODI victory
Brendan Taylor
Interview
"I think this can be the best period of Zimbabwe cricket"
Brendan Taylor talks about coming back to the fold and why the future looks bright
NZ in India
Tour game, Mumbai
NZ in India
Tour game, Mumbai
Taylor, Latham tons boost New Zealanders' prep
Mitchell Santner chipped in with three wickets as the visitors bowled the Board President's XI out for 310, securing a 33-run victory in Mumbai
Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
Peshawar v WAPDA
Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
Peshawar v WAPDA
Mankad incident turns close finish controversial
WAPDA captain Salman Butt questioned Peshawar's sportsmanship after their fast bowler Taj Wali clinched a three-run win by mankading non-striker Mohammad Irfan
QEA Trophy
Pakistan domestic
WATCH - Taj Wali mankads Mohammad Irfan.
South Africa news
T20 Global League
South Africa news
T20 Global League
CSA opens investigation into GLT20 processes
The inaugural edition of the T20 Global League was postponed last week due to logistical issues and the prospect of heavy financial losses
Ashes 2017-18
Australia news
Ashes 2017-18
Australia news
Setback for Hazlewood in Ashes preparation
The Australia fast bowler will miss the opening round of Sheffield Shield games, as he continues to recover from a side strain
Women's Big Bash League
Contract news
Women's Big Bash League
Contract news
Veda Krishnamurthy signs with Hobart
The batsman will be available until January 15 and will miss the last stages of the tournament to prepare for India's tour to South Africa
West Indies women
Squad news
West Indies recall Cooper for Sri Lanka T20Is
Considered a T20 specialist, she was part of the side that defeated India 3-0 in the T20 leg of the tour last year
Ben Stokes incident
The Ashes 2017-18
Australia news
Ashes 2017-18
I was suspended for a lot less - David Warner
The Australia vice-captain compared the Stokes incident to his skirmish with Joe Root in 2013, and said that he would have to be subtle about on-field banter during the Ashes
England news
Ben Stokes incident
Police reissue appeal for Stokes witnesses
Avon and Somerset Police have reissued their appeal for two witnesses to come forward in the wake of the incident in Bristol last month that led to Ben Stokes' arrest
England
Cricket
Switch Hit: Warner plays opening Ashes shots.
Andrew McGlashan, Mark Butcher and Andrew Miller discuss the early taunts from down under, the build-up to the Women's Ashes, and the Test Championship.
Zimbabwe A v WI
Tour match
Zimbabwe A v WI
Tour match
Fifties for Powell, Kyle Hope help WI dominate
Their half-centuries were followed up by useful contributions from Jermaine Blackwood, Shimron Hetmyer and Shane Dowrich
Zimbabwe v West Indies
Test squad
Zimbabwe v West Indies
Test squad
Taylor, Jarvis return to Zimbabwe Test squad
The two players, back home after county stints, are a part of the 16-man squad for the series against West Indies in Bulawayo
Zimbabwe
Cricket
The return of Brendan Taylor.
A look at Brendan Taylor's international numbers since his debut, and his recent form leading to his comeback to the Zimbabwe Test squad
Reduced suspension
Sri Lanka news
Sri Lanka news
Gunathilaka's suspension
Gunathilaka's six-match suspension revised to three games
The remaining three matches are part of a suspended sentence over a one-year period that could come into force following any further disciplinary breaches
Ranji Trophy, 2nd round
Indian domestic season
Ranji Trophy, second round
India domestic season
Jadeja, Ojha shine; Pujara, Yuvraj fail once more
A look at how India's international cricketers fared in the second round of the Ranji Trophy
Ranji Trophy, 2nd round
Indian domestic season
Group D - Shami six-for hands Bengal bonus-point win
He was assisted by Ashok Dinda, who claimed a match haul of ten wickets, as Bengal steamrolled Chhattisgarh
Ranji Trophy, 2nd round
Indian domestic season
Group A - Karnataka, Delhi snatch full points
K Gowtham and Manan Sharma chipped in with runs and wickets for Karnataka and Delhi, while Hyderabad were denied by bad weather again
New Zealand in India
Tour match, Mumbai
NZ in India 2017-18
Tour match
Boult fires, but New Zealand lose tour opener
KL Rahul's promotion up the order prompted questions about his role with India, but he delivered with a half-century
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi
Pakistan defend 219 despite Tharanga's century
A Babar Azam hundred helped Pakistan recover from 101 for 6, and then their bowlers ran through all but one Sri Lankan batsman
Pakistan v Sri Lanka
2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi
Stats - Babar Azam's hundred habit
The Pakistan No. 3 brought up his fifth consecutive ODI century in the UAE
Cricket in Pakistan
Sri Lanka news
Cricket in Pakistan
Sri Lanka news
Sri Lanka agree to play T20I in Lahore
Upul Tharanga is likely to skip the match as the decision to play was taken at SLC's executive committee meeting in Colombo
Top Headlines
- ICC investigates approach made on Sarfraz
- The Women's Ashes rivalry resumes on Sunday
- Pakistan bowling best in the world - Sarfraz
- Ashes build-up can drain a player - Vaughan
- Thisara to captain SL's T20 side in Lahore
- Looking at Rahul, Rahane as openers - Kohli
- Bangladesh pick Shafiul, Rubel for SA T20s
- Tamim to miss rest of SA tour, start of BPL
SL's winless run; Lynn's multi-year contract
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