South Africa v West Indies, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 3rd day

Richardson wants WI batsmen to convert class to substance

Jan 4, 2015: If West Indies do not believe they can square the series against South Africa, they may as well head back to the airport as far as their manager Richie Richardson is concerned

Bangladesh news

What delayed Bangladesh's squad selection?

Jan 4, 2015: In a last-minute off the cuff meeting that went on for more than two hours, the Bangladesh selection committee was asked by the BCB president Nazmul Hassan and a majority of the board directors to explain the World Cup squad

Afghanistan news

Andy Pick assists Afghanistan World Cup preparations

Jan 4, 2015: Former Nottinghamshire fast bowler Andy Pick has been appointed Afghanistan's bowling coach

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Wellington, 2nd day

'Hard to predict my thoughts on retirement' - Sangakkara

Jan 4, 2015: Kumar Sangakkara said his Test future remained undecided, following the 203 at the Basin Reserve that brought him to within one-double hundred of equaling Donald Bradman's 65-year record

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Raina, Rahul in the frame for Sydney

Jan 4, 2015: India's return to the nets under new captain Virat Kohli has come with uncertainty around a few places in the side

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Rogers' home Test farewell no secret

Jan 4, 2015: Preparing for what is likely to be his final Test on home soil, at the SCG against India, Chris Rogers has said that he is looking to finish his Test career with the Ashes in England later this year

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Warner's brave face for Hughes memories

Jan 4, 2015: David Warner has said that he will struggle to cope with memories of Phillip Hughes' last innings at the Sydney Cricket Ground, while playing the fourth Test against India

World Cup 2015 news

Soumya Sarkar in Bangladesh World Cup squad

Jan 4, 2015: Allrounder Soumya Sarkar has been named in Bangladesh's 15-member squad for the 2015 World Cup, which also features fast bowler Taskin Ahmed and left-arm spinner Taijul Islam

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Warner calls for end to send-offs

Jan 4, 2015: David Warner declared his preference for players on both sides to do away with the practice of sending off or humiliating a dismissed batsman

West Indies news

T20 has messed our cricket up - Lloyd

Jan 3, 2015: Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd has said that West Indies cricket has been "messed up" by T20 cricket, creating a situation where playing Tests for the country did not seem to be a paramount goal for players

Pakistan news

Hafeez fails unofficial bowling test

Jan 3, 2015: Pakistan allrounder Mohammad Hafeez failed an unofficial test on his remodeled bowling action in Chennai, although by marginal degrees

India news

Injured Jadeja still in line for World Cup spot

Jan 3, 2015: India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja is likely to find a place in the World Cup squad, although he has not yet recovered from a shoulder injury that ruled him out of the Tests against Australia

India in Australia 2014-15

Harris laments docile pitches

Jan 3, 2015: Ryan Harris has joined his pace compatriot Mitchell Johnson in wondering aloud why Australia's Test match pitches this summer have been more docile than those the fast men enjoyed against England previous summer

India in Australia 2014-15

Haunted Watson seeks new start

Jan 3, 2015: Shane Watson is back at the SCG, seeking to prove his value to the team once more but also to ward off the images of November 25, an experience he shared with Brad Haddin, David Warner and Nathan Lyon

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

Johnson ruled out of SCG Test

Jan 3, 2015: Mitchell Johnson has been ruled out of the fourth Test against India in Sydney after complaining of hamstring soreness

South Africa v West Indies, 3rd Test, Cape Town, 1st day

West Indies rue batting lapses

Jan 2, 2015: West Indies batted out 90 overs for the first time in the three-Test series against South Africa and while Leon Johnson said that was a good sign, he rued the lapses in concentration that cost the side six wickets

Australia v India, 4th Test, Sydney

India should play five bowlers - Chappell

Jan 2, 2015: Ian Chappell, the former Australia captain, has said that India should look at a five-bowler combination for the fourth and final Test against Australia in Sydney with three quicks and two spinners

Zimbabwe news

Campbell appointed ZC managing director

Jan 2, 2015: Former Zimbabwe captain Alistair Campbell has been appointed managing director of Zimbabwe Cricket

India in Australia 2014-15

Australia to keep testing Kohli's composure

Jan 2, 2015: Australia will keep baiting Virat Kohli at the SCG after being convinced they managed to distract him from the task at hand midway through his commanding 169 in India's first innings of the Boxing Day Test

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Wellington

'Southee-Boult on par with Steyn-Morkel' - Mathews

Jan 2, 2015: As far as bowling pairs go, Trent Boult and Tim Southee are equals with South Africa's Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has said