Bangladesh v India, Asia Cup, Fatullah

Test for India's new middle order

Feb 25, 2014: Bangladesh will be looking to put a torrid run of form behind them in their Asia Cup opener against an Indian team bearing a new middle order

Ranji Trophy 2013-14, semi-finals

'Wearing the Bengal jersey is my motivation'- Shukla

Jan 17, 2014: Laxmi Shukla hasn't played for India since 1999, but the allrounder doesn't have any regrets. Irrespective of the stage, Shukla has always given his best, and this season, he has led by example to guide a young Bengal team to the Ranji Trophy semi-finals

Bengal v Railways, Ranji Trophy quarter-final, Kolkata, 5th day

'I never used to take cricket seriously'- Anureet

Jan 12, 2014: From not taking cricket seriously and facing fitness issues, to emerging as Railways' leading wicket-taker and a key figure behind the team's journey to the quarter-finals this season, Anureet Singh has come a long way

Bengal v Railways, Ranji Trophy quarter-finals, Kolkata, 5th day

Shukla lauds 'champions' of Bengal

Jan 12, 2014: As Laxmi Ratan Shukla sat down for the post-match press conference, he put his arms around Ashok Dinda and Wriddhiman Saha, who were seated either side of him and declared: "The two champions of Bengal"

Bengal v Railways, Ranji Trophy quarter-finals, Kolkata, 5th day

Butter-fingered Bengal through to semi-finals

Jan 12, 2014: Laxmi Shukla and Shib Paul were the stars of the day as Bengal made it to their first semi-final since 2006-07, bowling out Railways for 222, for a 48-run win

Bengal v Railways, Ranji Trophy quarterfinals, Kolkata, 4th day

Teams poised for exciting finish at Eden

Jan 11, 2014: Railways ended an absorbing fourth day at the Eden Gardens needing 154 to win with seven wickets in hand

Bengal v Railways, Ranji Trophy, 2nd quarter-final, Kolkata, 3rd day

Railways warned over ball-change controversy

Jan 10, 2014: The third day's play of the Bengal-Railways quarter-final witnessed controversy over a ball change during Bengal's second innings, for which Railways have been issued a warning and face a five-run penalty in case of a repeat offence.

Bengal v Railways, Ranji Trophy, 2nd quarter-final, Kolkata, 3rd day

Dinda, Shukla power Bengal to position of strength

Jan 10, 2014: Ashok Dinda picked up six wickets to bundle Railways out for 314 and help Bengal secure a first-innings lead of three runs

Bengal v Railways, Ranji Trophy, quarter-final, Kolkata, 2nd day

Rawat, Ghosh stand out for consistency

Jan 9, 2014: Mahesh Rawat has graduated into the mainstay of the Railways batting. Arindam Ghosh is benefiting from his shift from Bengal. The pair kept Railways in the hunt with their third century stand this season

Bengal v Railways, Ranji Trophy, 2nd quarter-final, 2nd day, Kolkata

Rawat century leads Railways fightback

Jan 9, 2014: Mahesh Rawat and Arindam Ghosh's unbroken 191-run stand for the sixth wicket helped Railways recover from a slow start, and make 233 for 5 heading into the third day

Bengal v Railways, Ranji Trophy, 2nd quarter-final, 1st day, Kolkata

Sudip, Easwaran fifties propel Bengal

Jan 8, 2014: A 163-run third-wicket stand between Sudip Chetterjee and Abhimanyu Easwaran helped Bengal recover from 3 for 2 in the second over, to end the day at 274 for 8 against Railways in Kolkata

Bengal v Railways, Ranji quarterfinal, Kolkata

Buzz in Bengal ahead of spicy encounter

Jan 7, 2014: Two teams who had an ill-tempered league match involving a Mankading controversy meet again in the quarterfinals

New Zealand v West Indies, 2nd ODI, Napier

Weakened West Indies look for more success

Dec 28, 2013: A West Indies line-up, missing the services of Darren Bravo, will be looking to maintain their advantage over New Zealand with a win in the second ODI

New Zealand v West Indies, 1st ODI, Auckland

Under-strength WI seek turnaround in fortunes

Dec 25, 2013: An under-strength West Indies side will look for a turnaround in their fortunes on the New Zealand tour with a strong performance in the five-match ODI series

Karnataka v Gujarat, Group A, Bangalore, 4th day

Binny finds form in draw

Nov 17, 2013: With a draw the most likely conclusion on the fourth day at Chinnaswamy Stadium, hosts Karnataka utilised the time available for some batting practice

Karnataka v Gujarat, Group A, Bangalore, 3rd day

Merai's maiden ton gives Gujarat lead

Nov 16, 2013: A maiden first-class hundred from Bhargav Merai and useful contributions from Akshar Patel and Rakesh Dhurv ensured that Gujarat first established and then consolidated their first-innings lead over Karnataka at the Chinnaswamy Stadium

Karnataka v Gujarat, Group A, Bangalore, 2nd day

Parthiv 83 keeps Gujarat in hunt

Nov 15, 2013: Karnataka, through the efforts of Ganesh Satish's 75, ensured they were able to post 306, while Parthiv Patel's 83 kept Gujarat in the contest to finish the day on 216 for 5

Karnataka v Gujarat, Group A, Ranji Trophy, 1st day, Bangalore

Gujarat's young bowlers restrict Karnataka

Nov 14, 2013: A young Gujarat attack played within its limitations to stifle and frustrate a strong Karnataka batting line-up that would be disappointed at its overall performance, given that the top order had done much of the ground work in a challenging first session

Karnataka v Gujarat, Ranji Trophy, Group A, Bangalore

Karnataka bank on new-look top order

Nov 13, 2013: Gujarat have momentum going their way and a green pitch could make them drop a spinner for an extra seamer. Karnataka's top order could be tested against Gujarat's seam attack

All the moves like Bravo

Oct 7, 2013: Dwayne Bravo is swapping dancing on a cricket field for dancing in a Tamil movie