News Index

World Cup 2015: Australia

Finch batting from memory

Mar 6, 2015: If it has only been three matches since Aaron Finch made a compelling century against England in the World Cup opener at the MCG, it has also been three weeks

Pakistan news

'It's time for Pakistan to look forward' - Misbah

Mar 6, 2015: Misbah-ul-Haq hopes his gradual phasing out of international cricket will coincide with the ushering in of a new era for Pakistan, in which a new leader will receive continued support as he finds his feet

Ireland v Zimbabwe, World Cup 2015, Group B, Hobart

Zimbabwe, Ireland wary in high-stakes game

Mar 6, 2015: Zimbabwe and Ireland are 10th and 11th in the ODI rankings but they have not played each other that often. Their clash in Hobart will have significant impact on their World Cup campaigns

Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2015, Group B, Auckland

'There's been a lot on my mind' - Steyn

Mar 6, 2015: The fires in Cape Town made it hard for Dale Steyn to focus on the World Cup, but the fast bowler is confident of finding his best form on South Africa's road into the knockouts

Ireland v Zimbabwe, World Cup 2015, Group B, Hobart

Eyes on the knockouts for Ireland

Mar 6, 2015: Ireland will know that victory against Zimbabwe would give them a good chance of progressing to the knockouts; Zimbabwe's chances are much slimmer even if they win this encounter, but that will not stop them from trying

New Zealand v Afghanistan, World Cup 2015, Group A, Napier

Key player Vettori on verge of milestone

Mar 6, 2015: Tim Southee and Trent Boult have bowled two of the most destructive spells of this World Cup, but they have been supported by an oldhand - Daniel Vettori, who has performed his role to perfection

Man walks into a bar, watches Afghanistan

Mar 6, 2015: It's natural that cricket's obsessives should relish the sparkle of Afghanistan's play this World Cup

Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2015, Group B, Auckland

Pakistan top order, and weather, in focus

Mar 6, 2015: The match against the in-form South Africans will be both a pressure test and an opportunity for Pakistan to get their World Cup hopes up again

India news

Srinivasan man could be Dalmiya's new assistant

Mar 6, 2015: A proposal may be presented to the working committee for Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) treasurer Biswarup Dey to be appointed as executive assistant to the board president Jagmohan Dalmiya

A struggle for spin in World Cup 2015

Mar 6, 2015: Spinners have averaged 43.68 runs per wicket so far, the worst in any World Cup since 1979

Does a ten-team World Cup make financial sense?

Mar 6, 2015: Not really. Contrary to the ICC's claim that it will provide more money for the development of the game

India v West Indies, Group B, Perth

Roach, Shami back; West Indies bat

Mar 5, 2015: West Indies won the toss at the WACA Ground, and did what has come comfortably to them: bat first

County news

Harvey returns to Gloucestershire

Mar 5, 2015: Ian Harvey will return to Gloucestershire as assistant head coach this summer. Harvey, the former Australian allrounder, is a legend in the Westcountry having played a key part in the one-day success Gloucestershire enjoyed at the turn of the century.

Ban v Sco, Group A, Nelson

Mortaza escapes with trimmed attack

Mar 5, 2015: Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza said that the decision to retain eight specialist batsmen in their line-up against Scotland was in anticipation of a top-order collapse.

Logan Cup 2014-15, 3rd day

Wadlan, Sibanda crush Eagles

Mar 5, 2015: A round-up of the latest round of the Logan Cup

County news

Siddle to boost Lancashire promotion bid

Mar 5, 2015: Lancashire's bid to bounce straight back to Division One of the County Championship has been given a pre-season boost with the signing of Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle.

County news

Leicestershire sign New Zealander Elliott for T20

Mar 5, 2015: Leicestershire have signed New Zealand batsman Grant Elliott as their second overseas player for the NatWest T20 Blast.

World Cup 2015: India

A welcome break from the past

Mar 5, 2015: There has been no direct apology yet to the journalist who faced Virat Kohli's ire but, by stating that "this kind of incident should not be repeated," an unequivocal message has been sent

Bangladesh v Scotland, World Cup 2015, Group A, Nelson

Imrul to replace injured Anamul

Mar 5, 2015: Bangladesh have announced that Imrul Kayes as replacement for the injured Anamul Haque in the World Cup squad

National Cricket League 2014-15

Tareq twin fifties seals Rajshahi Division victory

Mar 5, 2015: A round-up of the National Cricket League matches which ended on March 5, 2015