News Index

Australia news

Law steps down as Queensland coach

Jan 30, 2015: Stuart Law has resigned from his position as coach of Queensland and the Brisbane Heat, despite having a year left on his contract

Carlton Mid Tri-Series 2014-15

Johnson ready for one-day return

Jan 30, 2015: Mitchell Johnson is ready for his first match in more than a month after a much-needed rest period over January

New Zealand v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Wellington

Teams gear up for final WC prep

Jan 30, 2015: In what might be the shortest turnaround between completely separate series, New Zealand farewell the Sri Lanka side they have dominated, and rejoin battle against Pakistan, who had tested them, across formats, in the UAE

Big Bash League 2014-15

Henriques suspended due to slow over rate

Jan 30, 2015: Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has been suspended for one BBL match due to his side's slow over rate during the final against the Perth Scorchers on Wednesday

England v India, Carlton Mid Tri-Series, Perth

England sight final after bowling India out for 200

Jan 30, 2015: England made strides towards a place in the final by once again pulling India back for a decent start to restrict them to 200

Australia news

Clarke set for grade cricket return

Jan 30, 2015: Michael Clarke will play grade cricket for Western Suburbs in Sydney this weekend and Cricket Australia is confident he is on track to be fit for Australia's second World Cup match against Bangladesh on February 21

World Cup 2015

'England need guys who can break games'

Jan 30, 2015: In the sixth episode of Contenders, a special ten-part buildup to the 2015 World Cup, Rahul Dravid and Graeme Smith discuss England's chances

World Cup 2015

Decision to sack Cook 'better late than never' - Dravid

Jan 30, 2015: Former India captain Rahul Dravid believes England's decision to axe Alastair Cook as captain so close to the World Cup was a case of "better late than never"

World Cup 2015

Newbies Afghanistan aim to make a splash

Jan 30, 2015: Afghanistan are mixing with the big boys for the first time on cricket's biggest stage. They have the raw talent to steal the spotlight for a while

World Cup 2015

Scotland search for maiden win in World Cup

Jan 30, 2015: Scotland have never won a World cup game in their previous two appearances. Can they end that run of defeats in 2015? A preview of the Scotland's prospects in Australia and New Zealand

World Cup 2015 news

Miller replaces Narine for West Indies

Jan 29, 2015: Nikita Miller, the left-arm spinner, has the task of filling Sunil Narine's shoes at the World Cup after he was chosen as the replacement in West Indies' squad

Ranji Trophy 2014-15, Group B, 8th round, 1st day

Odisha bundle Punjab out for 167

Jan 29, 2015: A round-up of Ranji Trophy 2014-15 Group B games played on January 29, 2015

Baroda v Mumbai, Ranji Trophy, Group A, Vadodara, 1st day

Munaf and shot selection hurt Mumbai

Jan 29, 2015: Mumbai negated the advantage they got by winning the toss and batting on a slow, low track with some poor shot selection that had them reduced to 218 for 6 at the Moti Bagh Stadium

South Africa news

SA better placed than India, SL - Domingo

Jan 29, 2015: South Africa believe they will arrive at the World Cup in better shape than at least two other big sides, one of whom is in their group

Ranji Trophy 2014-15, Group C, 8th round, 1st day

Dogra ton helps Himachal dominate

Jan 29, 2015: A round-up of the Ranji Trophy 2014-15 Group C games played on January 29, 2015

Dolphins v State Bank, Gold Cup 2014-15, 1st semi-final

Azam ton steers State Bank into final

Jan 29, 2015:

Kerala v Services, Ranji Trophy 2014-15, Group C, Kannur, 1st day

Samson century anchors Kerala

Jan 29, 2015: An unbeaten century from Sanju Samson, his first of the season, eased Kerala to a solid 273 for 4 at the end of day one against Services in Tellichery

Ranji Trophy 2014-15, Group A, 8th round, 1st day

KL Rahul 150 lays solid base for Karnataka

Jan 29, 2015: A round-up of the Ranji Trophy Group A matches on January 29, 2015

MCC news

Yuvraj to play T20 event for MCC

Jan 29, 2015: Yuvraj Singh will again play for MCC after being named as the final player in the squad for the Emirates T20 tournament in Dubai during March

World Cup cricket

Two pairs of winners and plenty of losers

Jan 29, 2015: The ICC's Full Members have always been more equal than those below Test level, but now that same special treatment has crept into the Associate and Affiliate ranks as well