News Index

South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Centurion

South Africa rest big three, choose to bat

Dec 11, 2013: South Africa, who rested three of their big players, chose to bat in the third ODI of the series

County news

Lumb puts county ahead of IPL

Dec 11, 2013: Michael Lumb has put his first-class career ahead of the IPL after shelving the chance of another deal in India to secure a new contract with Nottinghamshire

Ranji Trophy 2013-14

Bengal's Manojit Ghosh barred for suspect action

Dec 11, 2013: Manojit Ghosh, the Bengal medium-pacer whose action has come under scrutiny, has been barred from playing BCCI-organised tournaments

Afghanistan in Zimbabwe 2013-14

Zimbabwe set to host Afghanistan next month

Dec 11, 2013: Zimbabwe is set to host Afghanistan for a limited-overs tour starting late next month, ESPNcricinfo has learnt

New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, 1st day, Wellington

West Indies fluff their chance

Dec 11, 2013: Ross Taylor's career needed realigning at the start of the season, and he has responded with a glut of runs which is taking him to rarely seen heights for a New Zealand batsman

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st T20, Dubai

SL wary of Pakistan's momentum

Dec 11, 2013: Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara and captain Dinesh Chandimal are wary of Pakistan's form and confidence ahead of the first Twenty20 in Dubai

The Ashes 2013-14

Lyon a likely starter in Perth

Dec 11, 2013: Nathan Lyon is expected to retain his place for the third Test at the WACA, with the coach Darren Lehmann reluctant to ask too much of his fast bowlers

NSW v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 4th day

Redbacks top table with SCG win

Dec 11, 2013: South Australia will enter the Big Bash League hiatus on top of the Sheffield Shield table after shrugging off an early wobble to complete a six-wicket victory over New South Wales

New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd Test, Wellington

Taylor century punishes sloppy WI

Dec 11, 2013: Dropped on zero, Ross Taylor made his tenth Test hundred, went past 4000 career Test runs and tallied 362 runs for the series before falling towards the close

Bangladesh news

Faruk Ahmed Bangladesh's new chief selector

Dec 10, 2013: The BCB has named Faruk Ahmed Bangladesh's new chief selector. President Nazmul Hassan confirmed the appointment, saying that there was voting among the board's directors to pick between Faruk and Minhajul Abedin, a current selector

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st T20, Dubai

Sri Lanka out to protect top ranking

Dec 10, 2013: Sri Lanka have been the top-ranked side since last year's World Twenty20, and with the next global tournament approaching, it is a psychological fillip they want to retain

South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Centurion

India must show they can compete

Dec 10, 2013: Even if India do not win in Centurion, they have to prove to themselves - even more than the opposition - that they are up for a fight

Afghanistan v Ireland, Intercontinental Cup final, Dubai, 1st day

Dawlat puts Afghanistan on top

Dec 10, 2013: Four wickets for Dawlat Zadran put Afghanistan on the front foot against Ireland after the first day's play in Dubai

Australia news

Marsh receives settlement from SLC

Dec 10, 2013: Geoff Marsh has reached an undisclosed financial settlement with Sri Lanka over his sacking as coach of the national team in 2012

South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Centurion

India's last chance to turn up before Test challenge

Dec 10, 2013: While South Africa will want to win what is likely to be their last ODI for months, India will hope to finally gain a semblance of confidence in alien conditions ahead of the Tests

One-Day Cup 2013-14

Lahore Eagles clinch one-run win

Dec 10, 2013: A round-up of the One-Day Cup matches that took place on December 10, 2013

India in South Africa 2013-14

South Africa won't let up pace barrage

Dec 10, 2013: Russell Domingo, South Africa's coach, said the manner in which India's batsmen struggled against pace had reinforced their plan of attack for the two Tests

The Ashes 2013-14

WACA will offer 'something for everyone' - Bailey

Dec 10, 2013: George Bailey, the Australian batsman, has said that the conditions at the WACA, the venue for the third Ashes Test, will suit both the batsmen as well as the bowlers

NSW v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 3rd day

Putland puts Redbacks on victory path

Dec 10, 2013: Gary Putland bowled South Australia into a winning position on the third day at the SCG, where the Redbacks skittled New South Wales for 148 in their second innings and were then left with a paltry target of 96 for victory

India news

Newly-elected KSCA president Wadiyar dies

Dec 10, 2013: Srikanta Datta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, who reclaimed the post of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president at the election last week, has died in Bangalore following a heart attack