3/1 Kulasekara Sri Lanka's main weapon

May 25, 2014: The ability of Nuwan Kulasekara was never in doubt but he gave a fine reminder of his bowling ability at Chester-le-Street and is now 3/1 to be Sri Lanka's best bowler in the third ODI at Old Trafford.

England v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Chester-le-Street

Dilshan dimmed by time but grows in substance

May 25, 2014: The one-time master of a vast arsenal of strokes has smelted down his technique as age catches up with him. How he and his side have benefited

Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2014, Mumbai

Why Mumbai got that extra ball

May 25, 2014: In the calculation of net run rate, the final score, and not the target, is the relevant number

Mumbai Indians v Royals, IPL 2014, Mumbai

We showed that nothing is impossible - Rohit

May 25, 2014: The scenes at the Wankhede Stadium were scarcely believable as Mumbai Indians' turnaround of a campaign that had begun so disastrously culminated in the most fairy-tale of finishes

Essex v Surrey, Chelmsford, 1st day

'I can do England spinner job' - Batty

May 25, 2014: Surrey's 36-year-old offspinner Gareth Batty, fresh from taking a career best 8 for 68 against Essex at Chelmsford, believes he is the man to replace Graeme Swann as England's lead spinner

England v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Chester-le-Street

Morgan condemns 'worst' England display

May 25, 2014: Eoin Morgan was at a loss to explain England's humbling defeat at Chester-le-Street, terming it "one of the worst performances I've been a part of in an England shirt"

Middlesex v Hampshire, T20 Blast, North Division, Northwood

Vince, Briggs keep Middlesex winless

May 25, 2014: Hampshire scored the highest total of the NatWest T20 Blast season so far as they beat Middlesex by 47 runs at the Merchant Taylors' School Ground in Northwood

Warwickshire v Somerset, Edgbaston, 1st day

Compton demonstrates old-fashioned values

May 25, 2014: Nick Compton compiled a patient half-century that built Somerset an excellent foundation against Warwickshire and provided a reminder of his skills that,just might have helped England retain the Ashes in the winter.

Nottinghamshire v Durham, Trent Bridge, 1st day

Patel, Taylor turn day Notts' way

May 25, 2014: Samit Patel and James Taylor rescued Nottinghamshire with a 192-run partnership as the home side recovered to post 377 on the first day at Trent Bridge.

England v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Chester-le-Street

Jordan beauty keeps Dilshan waiting

May 25, 2014: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from Chester-le-Street

Yorkshire v Lancashire, Headingley, 1st day

T20 warning as Moxon welcomes Finch

May 25, 2014: Martyn Moxon, Yorkshire's director of cricket, believes the latest experiment of Friday night NatWest T20 Blast cricket cannot afford to fail in England as the county prepares to welcome their new overseas signing Aaron Finch

Derbyshire v Gloucestershire, Derby, 1st day

Howell, Gidman restrict Derbyshire

May 25, 2014: In-form Will Gidman and Benny Howell took two wickets apiece as Gloucestershire enjoyed much the better of a rain-affected first day against Derbyshire.

Glamorgan v Leicestershire, Cardiff, 1st day

Leicestershire suffer second collapse in four days

May 25, 2014: Leicestershire suffered their second batting failure in four days as they were shot out for just 109 on the opening day at Cardiff.

Essex v Surrey, Chelmsford, 1st day

Forgotten Batty takes career-best haul

May 25, 2014: Gareth Batty wasn't even listed on the scorecard's at Chelmsford on the opening day but after a career-best 8 for 68, Batty will be inked on the card for day two

Kent v Worcestershire, Tunbridge Wells, 1st day

Northeast helps keep Ajmal quiet

May 25, 2014: Sam Northeast is in danger of having a promising future behind him but made a smart half-century to keep Saeed Ajmal at bay as Kent put up a solid total on the opening day with Worcestershire

IPL 2014 news

'We need to look in the mirror' - Duminy

May 25, 2014: Disappointed at Delhi Daredevils' performance this season, JP Duminy has said his team will need to look in the mirror, identify their mistakes and improve so they can come back strong next season

Kings XI v Daredevils, IPL 2014, Mohali

A broken bat and a farcical run-out

May 25, 2014: Plays of the day from the match between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils in Mohali

Mumbai Indians v Royals, IPL 2014, Mumbai

Pollard plays the air guitar

May 25, 2014: Plays of the day from the match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai Indians v Royals, IPL 2014, Mumbai

Mumbai pull off stunning jailbreak

May 25, 2014: The scenes at the Wankhede Stadium were scarcely believable as Mumbai Indians' turnaround of a campaign that had begun so disastrously culminated in the most fairy-tale of finishes

Pakistan news

PCB seeks explanation from ECB on Broad remarks

May 25, 2014: The PCB has sought an explanation from the ECB over Stuart Broad's remarks on Saeed Ajmal's bowling action